Fantastic interview. Really nice to hear Mario's take on his years with The News. Thanks for recording this. Can you interview Chris Hayes next please?
4th grade, I have the FORE poster in my room. I've always wondered who the tall, dark, and handsome guy in the shades is. Come to find out, it's Bass player, Mario Cipollina!!! Now, I'm and will ALWAYS BE A HUGE BASS FAN! -- High School Tuba/Sousaphone player -- I love basslines!! (TURN IT UP!!!) So, whether he's performing or not, Mario has been and still is my favorite guy!! Love him for who and what he is! (ON OR OFF STAGE).
GREAT interview. Ralph you made it great. I mean I tuned in to hear from Mario. But because Ralph like me is such a fan he knows the questions to ask. And where to go. I especially agree with Ralph and Mario’s opinion on small world. Maybe some members of the band chalked it up to oh the new sound was too sophisticated for the fan base. But it was simpler than that. The songs for all their fancy instrumentals just weren’t good. No hooks. It wasn’t the Huey and the News sound. It was a BAAAAD idea. Mario said as much.
Great interview. Lots of things I had never heard before (how they each shared equally in the revenue, how Ghost Busters assumed I want a new drug would be in their movie, etc.). Always loved Mario, the bad boy on the bass. I was sad when he left (got fired from) HLN. I would love to hear Huey, Bill, Chris, Sean and Johnny's take on why Mario was fired. I'm sure there are two sides to the story. But at the end of the day as they are all getting older, I would hope they all would get together and bury the hatchet, especially if they do ever make the Hall of Fame. Life is too short to hold grudges.
His decision to leave Foreigner...wow! Didn't know he had that opportunity. $6000 a week - turned it down for $150?! He had to have been homesick or unsure that he could do the Foreigner gig. Great interview, this is what i love about modern media. Years ago, the only thing available were short interviews with Huey (ex. Letterman for 5 minutes. )
Great interview, but Mario is constantly interrupted, which is incredibly frustrating to listen to. Mario has a lot to say, and that's why we're here. Let him get a word in edgewise.
Absolutely, the interviewer is very annoying. I came to listen to Mario not listen to the loudmouth NYer talk over Mario throughout the interview. Absolutely annoying
I love the Italian connection here! Settle an old American-Italian debate: did you guys put "gravy" or "tomato sauce" on your macaroni after the interview? Great stuff, thanks!
There is no "can of worms" concerning the song "Hearts." LOL Although Marty Balin had a 1981 hit with a single called "Hearts" (which was written by Jesse Barish), it is NOT the same song that appears on Huey and the News' 1980 debut album.
Speaking of Picture This...Mario tries to clarify that Do you Believe in Love was their first hit. The interviewer keeps saying Working for a Living which which was the third US single from the album and didn't get near the chart placement of the other.
Just starting to appreciate Mario's bass playing via videos. Mario's angle on The News history is a great one to record because of his mysterious aura and being the first original member to depart the band. I get the impression that too much bad blood must have accumulated between him and the band when he was struggling. Otherwise why would they not utilise a former band member keen to rejoin. Interesting that he turned down a high paying gig, I think that shows character.
Unfortunately interview gave little credit to the signature style of Tower of Power horns that toured throughout their 80's albums. They were truly the X factor for Huey Lewis & the News.
I could have went on for another four hours!!! As Huey would always say " so many hits,so little time" Hopefully next time I'm sure it will come up ,I thank you for watching and commenting!!!!!
Mario seems like such a humble guy. What happened with Huey? I know people change but firing someone while they going through loss seems a bit extreme.
I always wondered why he left. Shameful. The sound was never the same after Mario and Chris were no longer with the band. Mario is one of my favorite bassist along with Michael Anthony and John Entwistle.
You really should have let Mario talk a bit more instead of reciting your own stories & retelling Mario the history of the band, it’s almost like you’re interviewing yourself. God bless.
I Agree about Picture This and Sports ( Finally Found a Home/You crack me up) I disagree with Small World, i only wish it had been *more* experimental. I loved Four Chords but it should have been an album created recently not back in 1994. I appreciate how much the interviewer knew about their songs and his opinions of the albums over the years, he's clearly a fan. When Chris and Mario left, HLN was over. I knew those two were through with the songwriting choices. But damn, 20 years is 50 years in R&R! I was sorry to hear that his departure wasn't amiable like Chris and that his injuries kept him from playing live.
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Mario is one of my favorite rock bassist also, he was real cool, laid back, laying down the pocket!
Fantastic interview. Really nice to hear Mario's take on his years with The News.
Thanks for recording this.
Can you interview Chris Hayes next please?
I would hope so!! Stay tuned!!!!!! You can't deny my love for HLN!!!! THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!!!
Mario’s bass on Perfect World is killer. What a great interview. Thank You!
Wishing you well Mario, always loved seeing & hearing you play with the guys during Belfast concerts @ the King's hall. Mr Cool💯
Fellow Queens boy here (Astoria born and bred). Great job interviewing Mario. 🤘
Great interview ralph
Great bass player and such a noticeable member on stage.love ya mario.
Sad to see them getting old. I loved the 80’s and the incredible music. Happiest times ever.
Dat hair and cig! His brother was a monster...we need ya back Mario
I have always like Mario but after seeing his bass solo from the Japan video I became a huge fan.
Love you uncle Ralph
4th grade, I have the FORE poster in my room. I've always wondered who the tall, dark, and handsome guy in the shades is. Come to find out, it's Bass player, Mario Cipollina!!! Now, I'm and will ALWAYS BE A HUGE BASS FAN! -- High School Tuba/Sousaphone player -- I love basslines!! (TURN IT UP!!!) So, whether he's performing or not, Mario has been and still is my favorite guy!! Love him for who and what he is! (ON OR OFF STAGE).
"That was a Back to the Future moment."
FORESHADOWING!
thanks for watching!!!!
I remember thinking how cool Mario was when I was a kid watching those early MTV videos🤣
GREAT interview. Ralph you made it great. I mean I tuned in to hear from Mario. But because Ralph like me is such a fan he knows the questions to ask. And where to go. I especially agree with Ralph and Mario’s opinion on small world. Maybe some members of the band chalked it up to oh the new sound was too sophisticated for the fan base. But it was simpler than that. The songs for all their fancy instrumentals just weren’t good. No hooks. It wasn’t the Huey and the News sound. It was a BAAAAD idea. Mario said as much.
Great interview. Lots of things I had never heard before (how they each shared equally in the revenue, how Ghost Busters assumed I want a new drug would be in their movie, etc.). Always loved Mario, the bad boy on the bass. I was sad when he left (got fired from) HLN. I would love to hear Huey, Bill, Chris, Sean and Johnny's take on why Mario was fired. I'm sure there are two sides to the story. But at the end of the day as they are all getting older, I would hope they all would get together and bury the hatchet, especially if they do ever make the Hall of Fame. Life is too short to hold grudges.
Tried to get everybody!!! Hope you enjoy this and i STILL love them all!!! Forever HLN!!!!
His decision to leave Foreigner...wow! Didn't know he had that opportunity. $6000 a week - turned it down for $150?!
He had to have been homesick or unsure that he could do the Foreigner gig.
Great interview, this is what i love about modern media. Years ago, the only thing available were short interviews with Huey (ex. Letterman for 5 minutes. )
Awesome interview
So did i and i was there!!!!
The King of Comedy
Great bass player. Stop smoking so we can have you around longer!!
Great interview, but Mario is constantly interrupted, which is incredibly frustrating to listen to. Mario has a lot to say, and that's why we're here. Let him get a word in edgewise.
Absolutely, the interviewer is very annoying. I came to listen to Mario not listen to the loudmouth NYer talk over Mario throughout the interview. Absolutely annoying
noticed that too
maybe you could do better? couldnt hide my excitement.This man was a huge part of my youth!!!!! I get that alot but what can you do? i try!!!
I love the Italian connection here! Settle an old American-Italian debate: did you guys put "gravy" or "tomato sauce" on your macaroni after the interview? Great stuff, thanks!
Good evening can you help me to contact Mr.Cipollina I want to interview him. Thanks
very hard to reach try on facebook!!!
There is no "can of worms" concerning the song "Hearts." LOL Although Marty Balin had a 1981 hit with a single called "Hearts" (which was written by Jesse Barish), it is NOT the same song that appears on Huey and the News' 1980 debut album.
Speaking of Picture This...Mario tries to clarify that Do you Believe in Love was their first hit. The interviewer keeps saying Working for a Living which which was the third US single from the album and didn't get near the chart placement of the other.
Just starting to appreciate Mario's bass playing via videos. Mario's angle on The News history is a great one to record because of his mysterious aura and being the first original member to depart the band.
I get the impression that too much bad blood must have accumulated between him and the band when he was struggling. Otherwise why would they not utilise a former band member keen to rejoin.
Interesting that he turned down a high paying gig, I think that shows character.
Unfortunately interview gave little credit to the signature style of Tower of Power horns that toured throughout their 80's albums. They were truly the X factor for Huey Lewis & the News.
I could have went on for another four hours!!! As Huey would always say " so many hits,so little time" Hopefully next time I'm sure it will come up ,I thank you for watching and commenting!!!!!
Me and my dad know that You were friends ever since you We're neighbors You know everything since 1987 yes you are my uncle so I know everything
Traduccion pliss
He Almost Joined San Diego band Smash Mouth a year after he was fired from Huey Lewis & The News
Mario is fired from HL&TN --> 56:50
Mario seems like such a humble guy. What happened with Huey? I know people change but firing someone while they going through loss seems a bit extreme.
Of course there are other sides to the story to be heard as well.
I always wondered why he left. Shameful. The sound was never the same after Mario and Chris were no longer with the band. Mario is one of my favorite bassist along with Michael Anthony and John Entwistle.
Just keep in mind that there’s always two sides to every story. I think there are other issues that occurred that nobody wants to speak about.
Que lastima como salio del grupo.La pena ( depresion) más drogas o alcohol es una pésima mezcla. Lamento el final , pero el show debía seguir.
Googled to find out if he still smokes, dude couldn't make it 30 seconds! lol
You really should have let Mario talk a bit more instead of reciting your own stories & retelling Mario the history of the band, it’s almost like you’re interviewing yourself. God bless.
I Agree about Picture This and Sports ( Finally Found a Home/You crack me up)
I disagree with Small World, i only wish it had been *more* experimental.
I loved Four Chords but it should have been an album created recently not back in 1994.
I appreciate how much the interviewer knew about their songs and his opinions of the albums over the years, he's clearly a fan.
When Chris and Mario left, HLN was over. I knew those two were through with the songwriting choices. But damn, 20 years is 50 years in R&R!
I was sorry to hear that his departure wasn't amiable like Chris and that his injuries kept him from playing live.