"Heart and Soul" is a song written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn and made famous by Huey Lewis and the News. The song was first recorded by Exile in 1981 as the title track to their album Heart and Soul. It was also recorded by the BusBoys in 1982.
Huey Lewis and the News' version was released as the first single from the album Sports in 1983. The single peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 that November and #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal, Group at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984.
Former band member Chris Hayes later remarked, "I don't know why 'Heart & Soul' sounds so good. Usually, we have to re-do all the guitar parts – this time it worked out the first time. I had a Marshall amp in a tiny room, played my Les Paul and it was great!"
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