Umphrey’s McGee has released the band’s recreation of “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie featuring Huey Lewis and Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin.
Originally recorded in 2018 for Howard Stern’s David Bowie Tribute on SiriusXM, which also featured contributions from Peter Frampton, Daryl Hall, Todd Rundgren, Greta Van Fleet, and more, the track was the last collaboration in UM’s long-running creative partnership with Huey Lewis before Meniere’s disease and hearing loss forced the legendary singer to retire from performing. He first connected with the band on its 2006 album, Safety In Numbers and performed the song “Women, Wine, and Song” on Jimmy Kimmel that year.
“It was a real thrill to sing this with the Umphrey’s guys,” Lewis said. “I have been a fan from the first time I heard them, and was keen to join them for this tune.”
“I still can’t believe that we actually got to collaborate with these two musical powerhouses on one of my favorite David Bowie tunes of all time,” added Umphrey’s McGee guitarist and singer Brendan Bayliss. “I remember seeing the video for ‘Let’s Dance’ for the first time on MTV when I was a kid, probably right before or right after one of the many hits Huey Lewis and The News had out at the same time. Getting a chance to record the song with Huey is a dream come true.”
Listen to Umphrey’s McGee cover David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” with Huey Lewis and Jeff Coffin below or on your preferred streaming platform.
The band just kicked off its winter 2024 tour, welcoming drummer Kris Myers back to the stage after he after he sat out the majority of 2023 due to rotator cuff surgery and rehabilitation. Click below to view a full list of upcoming shows, and to purchase tickets, visit the band’s website.
Umphrey’s McGee & Huey Lewis – “Let’s Dance” (David Bowie)