Way It Is
Bruce Hornsby
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16 facts about this song
Song Release"The Way It Is" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby, released in April 1986.
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Album InclusionThe song was included as the second track on his debut album titled "The Way It Is".
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Charts PerformanceThis song became very successful, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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ThemeThe song tackles social issues, particularly American civil rights and the concept of the 'American dream'.
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Awards"The Way It Is" won the Grammy Award for Best New Song in 1987.
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Sampled and CoveredIt has been sampled by many artists, most famously by 2Pac for his song "Changes".
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Bruce Hornsby's BandAt the time of the song's release, Bruce Hornsby was part of the band Bruce Hornsby and The Range.
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Multi-instrumentalistBruce Hornsby, who wrote and sang the song, is an accomplished pianist and accordion player.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its catchy piano riff and Hornsby’s characteristically smooth vocals.
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Other chart performancesApart from topping charts in the US, "The Way It Is" also topped the charts in the Netherlands and reached the top 20 in several other countries including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Bruce Hornsby and The Range performing the song interspersed with footage of Civil Rights rallies.
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Song DurationThe original album version of "The Way It Is" is approximately 4 minutes, 58 seconds long.
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Inspiration for lyricsHornsby has stated in interviews that historical events such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 inspired the lyrics of the song.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a staple in Hornsby's live performances and is often extended with lengthy piano solos.
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Genres"The Way It Is" is commonly classified as pop-rock, with elements of jazz and folk.
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Unique soundAt the time of its release, the song was recognized for its distinctiveness due to its combination of rock and jazz elements.
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