On June 25, 1980, “Chrysalis” label released the self-titled, debut Huey Lewis and the News studio album. It was recorded in December 1979, at “American Recording” in Studio City, “Redwing Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bill Schnee.
Personnel:
- Huey Lewis – vocals, harmonica
- Chris Hayes – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Johnny Colla – rhythm guitar, saxophone, backing vocals
- Sean Hopper – keyboards, backing vocals
- Mario Cipollina – bass
- Bill Gibson – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Bill Schnee – engineer, mixing
- Kirk Butler – engineer assistant
- Bill Cooper – engineer assistant
- Tim Dennen – engineer assistant
- Doug Sax – mastering
- Billy Bass – art direction, cover concept
- Rod Dyer – design
- Bill Murphy – design
- Ron Slenzak – photography
- Chris Welch – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper and Huey Lewis, except where noted.
- Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)
- Don’t Make Me Do It
- Stop Trying
- Now Here’s You – Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Huey Lewis, John McFee
- I Want You – Brian Marnell
- Don’t Ever Tell Me That You Love Me
- Hearts
- Trouble in Paradise
- Who Cares?
- If You Really Love Me You’ll Let Me
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