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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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