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Four Chords & Several Years Ago

Huey Lewis and the News · 1994

48 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · doo-wop

A vibrant collection of classics reimagined with Huey Lewis's signature blend of rock and doo-wop energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along moments with friends
  • steady groove for dancing
  • nostalgic vibes throughout listening
  • playful energy for gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • prefer long, immersive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Four Chords & Several Years Ago' came after the band's commercial peak in the late '80s. By this time, they had established themselves as a staple of American rock music but were facing a shifting musical landscape. This album marked a nostalgic return to their roots, covering tracks that influenced their sound during their formative years.
Stylistic neighbors
The B-52's· Hall & Oates· Chicago

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shake Rattle and Roll 3:07
  • 2 Blue Monday 2:41
  • 3 Searching for My Love 2:50
  • 4 (She's) Some Kind of Wonderful 3:07
  • 5 But It's Alright 2:55
  • 6 If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody 2:32
  • 7 Mother in Law 2:43
  • 8 Little Bitty Pretty One 2:04
  • 9 Good Morning Little School Girl 4:02
  • 10 Stagger Lee 2:36
  • 11 She Shot a Hole in My Soul 2:38
  • 12 Surely I Love You 2:51
  • 13 You Left the Water Running 3:07
  • 14 Your Cash Ain't Nothin' but Trash 2:57
  • 15 Function at the Junction 3:13
  • 16 Better to Have and Not Need 3:32
  • 17 Going Down Slow 1:59

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