HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS - SOME OF MY LIES ARE TRUE (SOONER OR LATER)

Released: June 17, 1980 

Album: Huey Lewis & the News

"Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)" served as the debut single for Huey Lewis & the News. The band originated in San Francisco when members of two existing bands, Clover and Soundhole, merged to form a new musical entity.

"Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)" showcases Huey Lewis & the News' signature upbeat rock style, well-suited for their energetic live performances at various clubs and small venues. In the song, Huey Lewis counters a deceptive and manipulative individual by confessing to telling lies, albeit some of which hold elements of truth.

This song played a crucial role in getting Huey Lewis & the News signed to Chrysalis Records. Although MTV wasn't yet on the air, the band collaborated with a local video production company called Videowest, which aired its work on a cable TV show. Videowest produced the video at no cost to showcase on their program, enabling Huey Lewis & the News to use it as a demo. 

In the video Huey Lewis & the News found themselves on a sewage pier in Ocean Beach, San Francisco, where they danced around and goofed off. Huey Lewis explained that the concept behind the video was to place the band in an unusual setting, similar to the classic TV shows like Hullabaloo or Shindig!, where some artists would perform at unexpected locations such as the beach. 

After a disappointing start with their debut album, Huey Lewis & the News faced uncertainty with Chrysalis Records. They took matters into their own hands for their next album, “Picture This”, self-producing and seeking a hit. In defiance of initial reluctance, they recorded "Do You Believe in Love?", penned by Mutt Lange, who had worked with Lewis in Clover, their earlier band. The band refined the song, emphasizing its chorus and polishing its production for radio appeal. Released as the lead single in 1982, it became their breakthrough hit. This success propelled them forward, leading to their highly successful album “Sports”.