Although I have been subtly plugging Huey Lewis here and there for some time on this blog I have been hesitant to pull out all the stops and explain fully why Huey is so important. Until now there has only been a facebook page but I don’t spend enough time there to truly attempt to fuel the fire from that site. No, this blog is where much of my online efforts go. The website existed before but consisted of nothing more than a picture, although a good picture it was. Sure, the site isn’t brimming with information yet. I don’t even see a post about the essay contest…maybe it’s over. Needless to say, Lewisnews08 is now a reality. You can all be a part of the movement.
Why Huey? Why not. Do I like Huey? Not particularly. Do I know any Huey songs? Only from my in-depth knowledge of the mind of Patrick Bateman (wasn’t American Psycho great?). So why do I care? Why is it that every time I pick up my cell phone I feel a sticker, smile, and think of Huey? It’s because this may be my chance to make a difference to the world. This movement, the bringing back of Huey Lewis and the News for 2008, is a chance for us all to unite and see if mere word of mouth and suggestion can change the course of musical history.
You might say that there is a much more important movement afoot in 2008 what with the elections and all. You would be right. However, the country will never unite behind one candidate. There are too many differences for that. At the same time, it is possible for everyone in the country to get behind Huey. They don’t have to like his music, they don’t have to know any of his songs, they only have to believe in the dream. Join us. You know you want to.
How do you join? It’s easy. Just let Huey into your life. Bring him up to people in passing. It doesn’t take much. Simply ask them if they know that 2008 is the year for the resurgence of Huey Lewis and the News. They will probably say they didn’t. So tell them that it is. That there is an underground movement set on this happening and all they have to do to help is tell a friend. We get enough people doing this and soon when you randomly ask someone if they know that 2008 is the year of the Huey that random person will say, “Yes, I did”. We will have achieved greatness.
Take the first step, join the movement. Get on facebook and check out the Huey Lewis is a Golden God group. You can request marketing materials; we’ll get them to you. People see enough stickers that they don’t understand with a website listed they’ll check it out. Think about it, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all working together to bring about change. This could be the thing that brings understanding across this great nation of ours. If you’re in a Super Tuesday state don’t forget to vote today but, while you’re at it, don’t forget to mention Huey. We can do it.
Yes, We Can.
1. I love you/ Completely/ Please I don't want you to go/ Though you are not content here with me and you feel you must go
2. Coming out the slums/ It's the hoodlums/ I'm pulling my gat out on all you bums. We Ain't Goin Out Like That, Cypress Hill. Identified by Ern
3. You've got a bad reputation/ That's the word out on the town/ It gives a certain fascination/ But it can only bring you down
4. They got a committee to get me off the block. Cause I say my rhymes loud and I say them non stop
5. On the corner/ We talk away/ Everybody’s older these days
15 comments:
holy shit!
dude, check out lewisnews08.com. you are famous
I don't know who Huey Lewis is or what he sings, but I'm here to say I support what you are doing!
Keep it up!
:D
You're hilarious. I will have to do this. I don't know about to just anyone but I know a few people I won't mind mentioning him to. In other words, I don't want to come across as too crazy.
I half heartedly enjoyed his music during the 80's but the past 5 years or so when I hear one I find myself singing along and feeling happy. That's good enough reason for me to help out.
Monica- Wow, I feel super special and I see you added the essay contest.
Baby Kerchepow Face- That is exactly the attitude this movement needs!!! Welcome.
Katrina- I do have to admit it wasn't my idea or anything, I am just a willing participant. A few people is all it takes. It's the whole six degrees thing. Welcome to you as well.
Natalie, you should be a guest columnist on LewisNews08.com.
I know the right people there, I can put in a good word for you.
What's a Huey Lewis?
#2. Cypress Hill - We Ain't Goin' Out Like That
And Heuy looks like my brother-in-law, who coincidentally is also a musician.
Oh, and check out this site. It is the best vegetarian restaurant in Zürich. Get the book if you can.
http://www.hiltl.ch/laden.php
Click on Bücher. Sorry, it's all in German.
Unknowingly, Evil Spock gave Huey a bump in a blog a couple of weeks ago with the inclusion of "The Power of Love".
I fully support your endorsement of Huey Lewis. I have just recently embraced one of his oldest and most profound philosophies: it is, inded, hip to be square.
Idea of Progress- I am so there. Even though Monica won't let me be Minister of Awesomeness.
Woozie- Don't you understand that what/who Huey is doesn't matter? It is just the cause that is important. But he is a singer from the 80s.
Ern- I'll manage to read German for some good food.
Evil Spock- Maybe that means the movement is already working. People are in it and don't even know. Keep on keeping on.
Doc- It sure is!
I have to say, of the movements out there, this one has more a interesting oddness facor than most.
"if this isn't it, please let me know....if this ain't love you better let...me...go..."
Sorry, got caught up in the emotion.
long live Huey.
Citizen of the World- Not only that but it has The Power of Love
Kiyotoe- Always good to see someone having a good time with Huey.
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