Sports is the third album by American rock band Huey Lewis and the News, released on September 15, 1983 by Chrysalis Records. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on June 29, 1984, and ultimately charted for 160 weeks. Sports was ranked No. 2 on the Billboard year-end album chart for 1984 and spawned four top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with “Heart and Soul” and “The Heart of Rock & Roll” earning Grammy Award nominations. Sports did very well internationally, where most of its singles charted in the top 40 in multiple countries. The album has been certified 7× Platinum by the RIAA.
Tracklisting
- The Heart Of Rock & Roll (5:01)
- Heart And Soul (4:10)
- Bad Is Bad (3:46)
- I Want A New Drug (4:46)
- Walking On A Thin Line (5:08)
- Finally Found A Home (3:42)
- If This Is It (3:46)
- You Crack Me Up (3:39)
- Honky Tonk Blues (3:16)
Apple Music
Videos
Huey Lewis And The News - The Heart Of Rock & Roll (Official Music Video)
More Videos
- Huey Lewis And The News - Heart And Soul (Official Music Video)
- Huey Lewis And The News - Bad Is Bad
- Huey Lewis And The News - I Want A New Drug (Official Music Video)
- Walking On A Thin Line
- Finally Found A Home
- Huey Lewis And The News - If This Is It (Official Music Video)
- You Crack Me Up
- Honky Tonk Blues
Release Images
Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_(Huey_Lewis_and_the_News_album) |
| Format | Vinyl LP Album Stereo |
| Label | Chrysalis |
| Catalog Number | CHR 1412 |
| Notes | Some retail copies were issued as promo with a gold “PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR RESALE” stamp on the back cover. A2 credits Chinnichap/RAK Music. Similar release, [r=5851590] credits A2 to Chinnichap/State Music Ltd. |
| Discogs URL | Huey Lewis & The News - Sports |