Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis & the News

Huey Lewis & the News

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 29, 1996)
• Original Release Date: October 29, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Elektra / Wea
• ASIN: B000002HNV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,453 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, but a little incomplete, May 20, 2003

By	Westley (Stuck in my head) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I really loved Huey Lewis and the News when they were at their hit-making peak in the mid and late 1980s (and I continue to love them). This collection includes most of their terrific bar-band hits. SPORTS is well-represented with tracks such as "Heart of Rock and Roll" and "I Want a New Drug." I'm also pleased that two of their earlier hits are here: "Workin' for a Livin" (which could be their theme!) and "Do You Believe In Love" (which sounds better than ever). However, two of my favorite songs from the band are not here: "Hip to Be Square" (which went to #3) and "Jacob's Ladder" (their 3rd #1 song). Without those songs, the collection seems a bit incomplete. The band includes several songs recorded for this CD, and they sound fine. However, these aren't the hits we really love from Huey! Overall, a good collection that should satisfy most fans and hopefully make the band some new ones.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Cd, January 6, 2000

By	retrowens (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I grew up in the 80's and some of my all-time favorite songs were from Huey Lewis & The News. "Heart & Soul" and "Power Of Love" have to be my two favorites off this cd. Listening to this Cd like most of the other 80's Cd's that I have, gives me a sense of nostalgia that takes me back to when music was actually good. Now most of the music sounds mostly like rap and not much of it is even listenable. The 80's were the good old days and we'll never see them again unfortunately, but this cd will give you a sense of some of the good things that happened.

This is a great cd but I can't give it five stars because I don't see why "Hip To Be Square" wasn't included on here. After all this is Greatest Hits.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars These guys ROCK!, August 21, 2005

By	Gully (Cedar Rapids, IA USA) - See all my reviews

I have two complaints about this collection: No "Hip To Be Square" and no "Back in Time". I'm especially upset about the omission of H2BS because that is my favorite Huey tune and my original LP was destroyed in a basement flood.

Now for the good news: All the tracks on the collection are superb. The remastering is crystal clear and pitch perfect.

My favorite of the songs here, and one of my all time favorite songs period is "Heart of Rock and Roll". Sadly, I don't live in one of the cities mentioned, but I can imagine the thrill for those who do when they hear the name of their town. (I used to work in Oklahoma City, so that is when I cheer).

"I Want a New Drug" was something of a scandal when it came out, but when people took the time to actually LISTEN to the lyrics, they understood it was in NO WAY pro-drug song. Quite the contrary!

I recommend this collection to anyone who likes feel-good music, but a little LOUD because this is a kicking set of songs!