The Way It Is
Bruce Hornsby & the Range, Bruce Hornsby
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"The Way It Is" by Bruce Hornsby was released in 1986, serving as the title track from his debut album with his band, The Range.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This mark of success defined the song as Bruce Hornsby's signature song.
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GenreThe song belongs to the classic pop-rock genre, with elements of bluegrass woven into it - a significant characteristic of Hornsby's music style.
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Theme"The Way It Is" has lyrics that address social issues, specifically focusing on the American Civil Rights movement and economic disparity.
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Use in Other WorksThe song has been sampled and covered by numerous artists in various genres, including rap group Tupac Shakur's "Changes" and E-40's "Things'll Never Change."
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InstrumentationKnown for his skills on the piano, Bruce Hornsby's smooth, intricate piano playing is a notable feature of "The Way It Is." The song begins with a solo piano intro and continues with a unique percussive piano style throughout.
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AwardsThe song won Bruce Hornsby and the Range the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1987, solidifying their place in the music industry.
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Live PerformancesBruce Hornsby, a one-time member of The Grateful Dead, often plays this song at his concerts, sometimes providing unique variations and improvisations.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Way It Is" used a unique storytelling style: portraying scenes like a moving painting, adding to the narrative and reflective nature of the song.
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SongwritingBruce Hornsby wrote the song. His lyric-writing for "The Way It Is" is influenced by his observations of life in Virginia, combined with stories of the Civil Rights Movement that he heard while growing up.
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Musical StructureThe song is characterized by its memorable repeating piano riff, a classic verse-chorus structure, and a powerful piano solo bridge that shows off Hornsby's skill at the instrument.
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