Released 30 years ago
Time Flies... The Best Of
Huey Lewis and the News · 1996
63 min · 16 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of rock, pop, and doo-wop that captures the spirit of the 1980s through infectious hooks and upbeat melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Heart of Rock & Roll Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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The Power of Love — This track not only became one of the band's signature songs but also gained renewed popularity through its association with the movie Back to the Future, showcasing their ability to blend rock with cinematic appeal.
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Heart and Soul — With its catchy chorus and danceable rhythm, this song exemplifies the band's knack for merging rock with pop sensibilities, epitomizing their sound during the height of their career.
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I Want a New Drug — This track stands out for its distinctive beat and memorable hook, reflecting the band’s playful yet edgy approach to songwriting, which resonated widely at the time.
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Stuck With You — Combining romantic themes with an upbeat tempo, this song showcases the band's ability to craft relatable lyrics set to infectious melodies, capturing a moment in 1980s pop culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- steady groove for road trips
- heartfelt storytelling with energy
- vibrant celebration of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- seeking experimental soundscapes
- prefer darker, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — This compilation captures the band's essential hits, making it accessible for new listeners.
- Themes
- 1980s nostalgia· cinematic romance· danceable pop-rock
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Time Flies... The Best Of marked a retrospective collection for Huey Lewis and the News during a period of declining commercial success following their peak in the mid-1980s. This compilation served as a celebration of their most popular tracks while introducing newer audiences to their sound, highlighting their continued relevance in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Hall & Oates· Chicago
Tracklist
- 1 The Heart of Rock & Roll Start here 5:04
- 2 Heart and Soul 4:11
- 3 Doing It All for My Baby 3:37
- 4 Do You Believe in Love 3:28
- 5 Trouble in Paradise 4:32
- 6 The Power of Love 3:54
- 7 If This Is It 3:52
- 8 Bad Is Bad 3:47
- 9 Workin’ for a Livin’ 2:39
- 10 It’s Alright 3:04
- 11 Stuck With You 4:26
- 12 I Want a New Drug 4:45
- 13 100 Years From Now 3:46
- 14 So Little Kindness 4:14
- 15 ’Til the Day After 3:27
- 16 When the Time Has Come 4:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Greatest Hits Volume III
Billy Joel
Both share infectious pop-rock melodies and a nostalgic 1980s vibe, for sing-alongs.
Beauty and the Beat
The Go-Go's
Captures the upbeat spirit of the 80s with catchy hooks and danceable rhythms, similar to Huey Lewis.
Voices
Hall & Oates
Features a vibrant blend of rock and pop with smooth harmonies, echoing the feel-good energy of the 80s.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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