{"product_id":"huey-lewis-the-news-small-world","title":"Huey Lewis \u0026 The News – Small World","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuey Lewis \u0026amp; The News – Small World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1988 on Chrysalis Records, \u003cem\u003eSmall World\u003c\/em\u003e is the fifth studio album from Huey Lewis \u0026amp; The News, the San Francisco band renowned for their polished blend of rock, pop, soul, blues and R\u0026amp;B. Following the enormous commercial success of \u003cem\u003eSports\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFore!\u003c\/em\u003e, the group used this album to broaden their sound, pairing their trademark radio-friendly hooks and punchy arrangements with more varied roots influences and a socially conscious outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track frames the album around the idea of a shared world, split into two parts that bookend the record. Its themes of unity and global responsibility give the album a different emphasis from the band's earlier, more straightforward party-rock hits, while retaining the accessible melodies and confident musicianship that made them one of the defining American rock bands of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout single “Perfect World” delivers the band's familiar combination of infectious pop-rock songwriting and an optimistic, singalong chorus. Elsewhere, “Old Antone's” draws on blues traditions, while “Bobo Tempo” brings a zydeco-inspired flavour into the band's musical palette. The album also features contributions from the Tower of Power horn section, whose brass arrangements complement the group's tight rhythm section and energetic performances. Jazz saxophonist Stan Getz and musician Bruce Hornsby are among the additional players credited on the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross its ten tracks, \u003cem\u003eSmall World\u003c\/em\u003e balances polished late-1980s production with a willingness to explore beyond conventional arena rock. From the two-part title track and the upbeat melodic appeal of “Perfect World” to the more groove-led selections, it offers a revealing snapshot of a successful American band expanding its musical horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn appealing addition for fans of Huey Lewis \u0026amp; The News, classic 1980s rock and pop, blue-eyed soul, horn-driven rock and the melodic mainstream sound of the era, \u003cem\u003eSmall World\u003c\/em\u003e captures the band at an interesting point in its evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1 Small World (Part One) — 3:50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2 Old Antone's — 4:45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 Perfect World — 4:04\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4 Bobo Tempo — 4:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5 Small World (Part Two) — 4:05\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 Walking With The Kid — 3:57\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 World To Me — 5:16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 Better Be True — 5:17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4 Give Me The Keys (And I'll Drive You Crazy) — 4:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB5 Slammin' — 4:31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VNQxT6-iJFo?si=ShFHaxLZwlmKcB98\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55776645153110,"sku":"CDL 1622","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b2ad02ec-a17c-4f8f-bf12-5ea6c570e27a.jpg?v=1792081239","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/huey-lewis-the-news-small-world","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}