Huey Lewis & The News & J Roddy Walston and the Business

Episode 39

Aaron and Brent look at the music of a Virginia rock band known for their high energy live shows and a San Francisco group that helped provide the soundtrack to the 80s. Led by a Tennessee-born, piano-playing frontman, Aaron spotlights three songs from the group J. Roddy Walston and the Business. With a career that features over 30 million albums sold and 19 top ten singles, Brent highlights three from Huey Lewis and the News.

Show Notes

• (00:00) Bruce Hornsby and The Range – Jacob’s Ladder – YouTube
• (6:28) Weird Al Yankovic – I want a new duck – YouTube
• (7:16) Huey Lewis interviewed at the Grammy Museum by Jimmy Kimmel – YouTube
• (14:36 ) Ray Parker Jr. Suing Huey Lewis Over Ghostbuster Comment – MTV
• (17:13) Behind The Music: Huey Lewis And The News – YouTube
• (23:58) J Roddy Walston & The Business – Bonnaroo 2011 – No Country for New Nashville
• (30:48) “Heart & Soul” by Exile – YouTube
• (31:49) “Heart & Soul” by The Busboys
• (38:49) J. Roddy Walston and the Business – Electric Lady Studios – Paste Magazine
• (46:34) “Hip To Be Square” Scene From American Psycho – Movie Clips
• (49:05) American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al – Funny Or Die
• (55:07) Artifact Trailer – YouTube
• (58:00) J. Roddy Walston and band The Business want to play all 29 pianos in Manhattan parks – Daily News
• (01:00:05) Wild Men On The Road – Live For Live Music
• (01:04:03) Manual & Digital Stimulations Volume 1 – YouTube

Other Links

•J Roddy Walston & The Business – Behind The Scenes At Austin City Limits – PBS

Band Websites

Huey Lewis & The News
J Roddy Walston And The Business

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