MOST Iconic Intro Solo of the 80s

Chris Hayes, Guitarist of Huey Lewis and the News, discusses the guitar solos on the song “If This Is It”

[DannyJacobs-xz]

When you didn't intend for it to be a guitar thing, yet, I knew the song by the second note, 40 years later!
Brings back memories!

[frez]

I don't think ole Chris ever knew how good he actually was, till it was all over. Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous band

[walterworthy]

"Kind of a iconic sort of thing". Dude is just too humble. It is absolutely an iconic intro! No ifs, ands, or buts!

[thadcraft]

Hayes deserves more credit than he has gotten for his creativity, inspiration, and talent.

[paulkeilman]

I maintain the solo halfway through is so heartbreakingly joyful. It is a time lost.

[toddsalvati]

I was in my 20s, looking back at how great the 80s were, and how much I miss it.

[pureblood]

The more I watch these interviews, I've come to realize the best riffs are fun accidents. Just play, have fun, believe in what you feel and do.

[MartinGomez-]

Glad to see you’re doing well, Chris you still got it, brother. Thanks for all the memories!! ~ Gen X.

[rasm]

Such a melodic player. I could sing so many of his leads.

[malinwj]

My God, hearing this, how can one not smile

[BF-geul]

Chris is so underrated. He has no clue how good he was!!!

[frankocasio]

These are guitar players...the tone the soul..and great music

[THEWOLFE-]

So MANY, Many, KILLER MEMORIES From an ERA that will NEVER BE AGAIN

[lescaster]

The full episode was a great watch and listen. Thanks for bringing this man back into the forefront of our attention where he truly always has belonged. Classic. Vintage. Timeless. Chris is so laid back and chill about his remarkable music contributions.

[stevebodner]

My heart's a thumpin'. Always loved his playing. Also, very cool LP.

[kingsecho]

A perfect guitar solo. Screw all of that sweeping bs. This is the model of melodic playing I base a lot of my guitar playing on.

[carlr]

I was 17 when this came out & was on MTV everyday but never get tired of hearing it even now. I've always loved Chris's playing & the band wrote many great songs.

[oscarpow]

Such a humble person and such a great intro for a great song. Great video

[williamhugo]

I saw Huey Lewis and the News in Frankfurt, Germany back in 1984. They rocked and Chris Hayes in particular was great. Good memories

[thomasupton]

Perhaps THE most underrated player of the 20th century