The Heart of Rock & Roll is a rock song by Huey Lewis and the News, released as the third single from their 1983 album Sports in 1984. It was recorded in 1983 and runs 5:01 on the album version (3:58 in the single edit). The track is driven by brass and features a prominent saxophone solo. The song’s idea comes from a Cleveland gig, and it conveys the message that real rock and roll is found outside LA or New York, with the line that the heart of rock and roll is still beating. It peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, and its music video was filmed in New York and Los Angeles, including clips of 1950s rock icons. The B-side is a live version of Workin' for a Livin', and there were regional single versions mentioning cities like Detroit, New Haven, Dallas, St. Louis, and Toronto. It earned MTV and Grammy nominations in 1984, underscoring its popularity and influence.
