Live at 25
Huey Lewis and the News · 2005
74 min · 16 tracks · hard rock
A spirited celebration of classic rock anthems delivered with vibrant energy and nostalgic charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Heart of Rock and Roll Start here — This track embodies the band's signature upbeat style, blending catchy melodies with themes of resilience in rock music's evolution.
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Power of Love — Originally made famous by its inclusion in Back to the Future, this song represents the band's crossover appeal between mainstream pop and film culture.
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(Too) Hip to Be Square — This track cleverly critiques conformity while remaining infectious, showcasing Huey Lewis's knack for blending humor with social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing for dancing
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- feel-good tracks for uplifting moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- seek introspective, quiet listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Celebrates the band's legacy with energetic performances, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- 1980s nostalgia· Back to the Future· rock music resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Live at 25 captures Huey Lewis and the News during their reunion phase, celebrating their 25th anniversary since the band's formation. This live album follows their commercial peak in the 1980s, when they dominated the charts, showcasing how their sound has endured over decades despite changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Hall & Oates· Chicago
Tracklist
- 1 The Heart of Rock and Roll Start here 5:02
- 2 So Little Kindness 4:48
- 3 Thank You #19 5:45
- 4 I Want a New Drug/Small World 8:40
- 5 If This Is It 3:50
- 6 Power of Love 5:22
- 7 Do You Believe in Love 4:29
- 8 Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later) 4:02
- 9 It's All Right 3:36
- 10 Bad Is Bad 4:01
- 11 Heart and Soul 4:32
- 12 But It's Alright 3:34
- 13 (Too) Hip to Be Square 4:07
- 14 We're Not Here for a Long Time (We're Here for a Good Time) 4:55
- 15 Back in Time 3:41
- 16 Doing It All for My Baby 4:20
What to play next
Greatest Hits & Videos
2006
Continues the celebration with popular tracks and engaging visuals.
Plan B
2001
Sets up the energetic vibe leading into the live performance atmosphere.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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