When Steven Spielberg and director Robert Zemeckis approached Huey Lewis, they didn't have a specific script for him. They just knew Marty McFly would be a huge Huey Lewis fan. Lewis was hesitant at first; he had never written for a film and famously told them, "I don't want to write a song called Back to the Future ". Luckily, Zemeckis gave him total creative freedom, and the result was a universal hit that worked perfectly even without mention of DeLoreans or flux capacitors.
Christopher Lloyd reprises his role as "Doc" Brown , pulling up in the DeLorean only to have a couple steal it for a joyride while the band plays inside. huey_lewis_the_news_the_power_of_love_official_...
Despite its fun vibe, filming was a grind. Huey Lewis recalls it took an entire day and night, only wrapping at 3:00 AM . The "Too Darn Loud" Meta-Moment Luckily, Zemeckis gave him total creative freedom, and
Filmed at Uncle Charlie’s , a real-life nightclub in Corte Madera, CA, where the band played in their early days. Huey Lewis recalls it took an entire day
The Official Music Video for "The Power of Love" is a time capsule of 80s cool.
If you close your eyes and think of 1985, there’s a good chance you’ll hear the driving synth-pop intro of "The Power of Love." Written for the era-defining film Back to the Future , this anthem didn’t just climb the charts—it became the heartbeat of a generation.
