Huey Lewis & the News - MTV Saturday Night Concert (1982) 

The News at their best...doesn't get any better...sound as great and relevant as ever...timeless..... VOCALS HARMONIES ARE SPOT ON....and seriously , how freakin' great is Chris Hayes?....criminally underrated guitarist!!!!

The band members work together so smoothly. It produces magic and a unique whole

This was my “Beatles on Ed Sullivan” moment. Before “Sports,” the News was a super tight pub rock and new wave rock band. So fucking good!

As good as "Sports" and "FORE!" were, this show proves that Huey and the News were creating and performing great music long before they hit it big commercially. Personally I think that their self-titled album and "Picture This" are just as strong as their two "HITS" albums.

It amazes how tight the harmonies are. Just a phenomenal band to see live.

82 or 83 is when I first heard them. Had their first album on cassette and wore it out. Before them, I didnt like modern music of the 70's and early 80's. I liked music of the 40's and 50's that I heard on my grandparents' and parent's records better. Huey Lewis' blend of blues, doo wop, and Motown with modern rock really resonated with me. Their a capella songs prove what talented singers they are. Just incredible! The a capella they do on each album and concert were what most impressed me and made them my favorite modern band when I was a kid.

One of the best bands that came out of the MTV era of rock music!

As a unit these guys were so tight, and this is just three years in. They became more polished, but the raw and at times frenetic energy (especially from Chris on guitar) in those early days is really something to behold.

Saw them in 85’ for the first time. Then once more in the late 80s, and three times in the early 90s. One of the greatest live acts I have ever seen. Phenomenal musicianship. Totally unique sound. Vocals were off the charts! Truly one of the greatest bands in the last 40 years.

You never really knew how fabulous this band was until you've watched this 42 years later and suddenly dawned on you just how bad music has become over that time

Saw these guys live in Philly early 90’s. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. Chris Hayes is one of the most under rated players.

I have this on VHS! Now Ive seen the band 100 times. Huey Lewis and the News changed my life

Huey lewis is a legend I admire him I wish I could see him in person he play music when I was growing up

One of the Best Bands....Ever.

Huey and his giant eyebrows! LOL I think I fell in love with them when this aired. Still love them to this day!! I've seen 15 concerts over the years and they are awesome! It makes me really sad to think that due to Huey's hearing loss, I might not see them again. I love them so much!!

1982... I was 14 years old and didn't have a care in the world other than filling up all my time and having an absolute blast. Sighs.

"Change of Heart" and "Stop Trying" are WAY underrated songs. Great concert.

This band was the REAL DEAL.

The Only One kicks ass! Chris Hayes is a guitar master!

Huey Lewis & the News was my first concert back in 1985. I thought live music was the best thing ever after that night. Little did I know it was because this was a group of excellent musicians in their prime. Many bands I saw after that paled in comparison. Saw them in '86 & '87 too. Great music & even greater band.

i wish there was more videos focusing on Chris Hayes as a guitar player..

ahh the sounds of the 80s. So upbeat and happy.

Cold Saturday night in 2020 finds me here. Hell of a show.

My favourite band of all time! Mostly wrote and produced all of their material. Saw them twice when they appeared in Ireland

Huey lewis ever one including me loved ur music over the years you should be in the hall of fame

When MTV had MUSIC and great programming!

THIS BAND HAD SO MANY GREATEST HITS HUEY LUEY AND THE NEWS

Saw them in 85 on Sports tour. Phenomenal show. Tell me a little lie and buzz buzz buzz were excellent.

I'd never seen the band perform live pre -1984 so this is awesome stuff. And even though this may not have most of their big hits in it, it's still a terrific concert & is right up there with their later tours.

This concert was so impactful to me when I was a kid. I must have watched it a hundred times back then (we taped it). Best version of Change of Heart too! Really takes me back. Thank you so much for uploading this. I will be enjoying this for many years to come.

Sad how far MTV has fallen! The network was great at one time, and this is proof!

Sensational Heuy Lewis & the News 🙏🏼🥳 Fan for ever HOLLAND 🇳🇱

young and energy-sh so much power and rockn roll Huey Lewis and the News is the BEST!!!!

01:35 Change Of Heart 05:05 Tattoo (Giving It All Up For Love) 09:06 Trouble In Paradise 12:51 Don't Make Me Do It 16:00 Stop Trying 19:44 Chain Gang 23:14 Tell Me A Little Lie 28:39 Don't Ever Tell Me That You Love Me 31:58 So Much In Love 34:29 Do You Believe In Love 38:43 The Only One 44:07 Some Of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later) 49:02 Workin' For A Livin'

Yes all kids out there..there was a time when MTV means Music! This people was an awesome band. Huey lewis and the news was great. Love the drummer !

This concert is on the tv on the back cover of the album sports!

"Do you believe in love" was my high school sweethearts song, Laurie.

Chris Hayes = The most underrated guitarist in history!

I love this song thank huey lewis I would love to meet u in person

On the radio day in and out what a time that was seems like a different world I was in 10th grade! Lol

Corría el '89 y con sólo 5 años empecé a admirar esta gran banda y aún hoy me fascina... Aplausos desde Argentina!

They were so DAMN TIGHT!!! THAT shows just how DAMN good they are!!!!!

If these guys were legitimately from the UK-they'd be ONE of the most critically acclaimed acts of the last thirty years-they'd be thought of like Elvis Costello and the Police. However, as it is they're not acclaimed and wont get into the rock n roll hall of fame. You watch any concert by these guys-simple fact is they are an incredibly killer live band with fantastic songs. The songs seem simple but are actually crafted excellently-truly a great band.

A Band like a well oiled machine. Timeless Quality!

Loved it! Wish they were still touring all the original guys

What a great concert! Loved every minute of it. I think this is the only time I remember seeing Mario sing on one of the a capella songs!

I saw Huey Lewis and 1984 when he came out with the sports album he had a bunch of songs off that that was popular Stevie Ray Vaughan was warming him up it was at the Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre May 12th 1984 what a concert I saw Stevie Ray two more times after that before his helicopter crashed, I saw him in 1986 with the Fabulous Thunderbirds warming him up then in 1989 with Jeff Beck warming him up

Had to watch it again, the coolest concert ever

Bill Gibson is one of the best drummers ever. He and Phil Rudd of AC/DC are so "in the pocket" it is ridiculous. Great inspiration of a drummer to me.

The Only One and Some Of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later), back to back, are stellar. Two of my all-time favorite HL&TN tunes.

First thing I ever recorded on our VCR. Still have the tape and wouldn’t think about getting rid of it. Thanks for the upload. Greatest concerts I’ve ever seen too. What a phenomenal band.

26:40!! I was such a fan of Chris Hayes If i had seen this concert as a kid, i would have passed out like a Beatles Fem fanatic😅 He was always a bitchen lead but that solo was one of his best. Can you imagine if these guys came out of England? They would have been even more legendary. I miss their early sound!

Those eyebrows. The looks and sounds are so distinctive. So fun.

their music is incredible, sound good, thanks a lot for upload this video.

Awesome show! Love all these songs. Only wish that they played Whatever Happened To True Love.

I’m still amazed how tight the band was and vocal quality.

Huey I pray for u and ur family I would like to meet u I love ur music I hope that the fires don't comes around ur house you be safe

I was 11 and a huge HLN fan. Recorded this on VHS then transferred it to audio cassette. Looking back I never knew it was an MTV concert. Still one of my fav performances. Thanks for uploading!

My God, back when MTV was about music....what a concept.

I've listened to HLN since those early 80s days. Some of My Lies definitely could've been a hit if released as an A-side. It's such a great song!

Wish I had been there

Too good.

That's a pretty unique intro with paper barker! I dig it!

Awesome band I love ❤️

True American rock and roll. Such a wonderfully tight band with immense talent, who have their own awesome sound. I was with you guys in 1980 as a 15 year old boy, and still here today as a 56 year old boy. "I Know what I Like". Pray your hearing improves Huey. We also miss "The Kid" on guitar. Hope all is well Chris!!!

Second best concert of the band just before 1984 rockplast in germany. Here, before sports, they were almost uknown to the world, but this concert is so great showing better sound that studio songs

These guys helped me thru some tuff times while away @ tech school back in the early 80's. Thanks guys!!!💝😎👍

Why so few views?? This is an incredibly awesome concert.

This band should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They can’t even get nominated. What a joke that place is. Great musicians and songs.

Saw this exact concert at the grandstand of our local fair in July 1982 (minus Tower of Power Horns). They played 2 shows that night. I was just shy of turning 10 years old. My mom took me, and after seeing those 2 shows that night, we were fans for life. And I always had such a crush on Chris Hayes :) Their first 2 albums had that rock vibe that I love so much, more than the other albums. Saw them twice more in 1985 and 1987, and they had Tower of Power with them for those shows. HL&TN are a killer live band.

Trouble in Paradise 😊😊❤

It was just better back then. And by 'It'...I mean basically everything.

Huey bossing everyone around between lines. :)

I love all the songs. Lately I've been really into "The only one", they play it a little slower here than on the studio version, Fits it well.

Change Of Heart reminds me of walking With The Kid from the 1988 album Small World.

Back when MTV played music......

I first starting to listening to HLN in 2015 and this was one of the first concerts I watched. Great memories thanks for uploading

JUST THE BEST BAND OF ALL TIMES.

Always loved these tunes!

Dear RU-vid, please stop inserting an ad in the middle of each song. ❤️HLATN

~Wow ...Long time, no see! Thanks for uploading this :)!

Best band ever!

This is rad! I wish I had been born by then! #hueylewisrulz

I like how they slowed the tempo on a lot of these songs, particularly Tattoo, Trouble In Paradise & Change of Heart... 👍🏻 🇺🇸

The true story of how Uncle Charlie's got it's name...in the early 70s it was a Gay bar called The Electric Banana 🍌 The club was about to go out of business, not to many customers. I was moving to Malibu, so I was looking for a cool place to throw a big wild going away party with a good dance floor and DJ. Most places wanted lot's of money to rent the space, I then came across The Electric Banana, after talking to the owner Jeanne we made a deal, two drinks for the price of one till 9 oclock, she went for it! The club was in the Paradise Shopping Center, we filled up the whole club and parking lot that night...I had a lot of partying friends back then, the dance club rocked big-time that night lot's of beautiful ladies dancing to the loud Disco music 🎶 The club made over 2500. dollars that night! (Big-Time back then) Jeanne asked me if I would like to stay and help run the club, I said "No thank you!"So my good friend Mark said he was willing to help run the club. They changed the name of the club naming it after her Uncle Charlie, he was her main investor of the club. They started having live bands on Mon nite's, Huey Lewis and the News band took off big-time creating a loyal following and the rest is Rock history...now you know 🎸Rock On...

Legend.

The Only One!!!!!!!! Awesome lyrics.

Hammer

These cats just sound soooo good live, take notes kids, that's how ya do that..xox

this makes me depressed because I´ll never be as good as anyone of them

23:19.....One of their best songs of all time.

Very well rehursed band... Mario one of the best bass players. Very smooth

Alma, vida y corazon por siempre!

When I asked my dad what the best album to listen to was, he said "Sports" but the more I listened to these guys I really thought Picture This was their best album

Chris Hayes has excellent early 80's bouncy puff hair in this.

I love their stuff but especially the first two albums before they hit it big with Sports and Fore. Love "Change of Heart" and just about every song on "Picture This". Saw them open for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in May 1983 a couple months before Sports came out. then they were no longer an opening act!

Kind of makes me think of Dave Mathews Band , good on recording but live performance trumps every time. So clean and the musicianship is phenomenal.

What a tight BAND.

Thank you for the upload. I remember this as a kid. As I recall, this is the concert that made me a lifelong fan. One question, where are the last three songs? They finished with “Buzz Buzz Buzz”, “Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do” and “Who Cares?”.

Chris Hayes on a Les Paul?! His tone is crazy, sounds like a fuzz pedal turned all the way down