Bruce Hornsby And The Range - The Way It Is (REACTION) WRITER REACTS - First Time Hearing It

[@leisastalnaker3790]

The record company told him to drop the piano solo because no one wanted to hear that. Bruce held his ground and did two piano solos. He got a Grammy for standing his ground.

[@ChristopherStendeck]

@@leisastalnaker3790 Music would be so much better, more diverse, more creative, more exciting, if labels just let their artists do their thing unbridled. I think that's why today's music isn't nearly as good as the 20th century's. There has always been this control, but I think it's way worse now.

[@Zephyronicus-bm7jl]

His “Mandolin Rain” is gorgeous as well

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@wvman2374]

that whole album is banger after banger

[@mikemaricle9941]

Valley Road too.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Mandolin Rain is my fave

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

You should also check out "The End of the Innocence" which he co-wrote and recorded with Don Henley.

[@CharCanuck14]

Beautiful song, but I worry that with Don Henley's name anywhere near it, it may be pulled. Hope Saeed is careful with it.

[@cog4life]

Beautiful 😊

[@markrowett8168]

Mr. Hornsby has played piano on many other artists songs, and you can instantly tell by his style. Happy New Year!

[@Jelsick]

End of the Innocence by Don Henley

[@markrowett8168]

@@Jelsick Yes! That's the one that comes to mind.

[@JeanetteFaith]

I only saw Bruce Hornsby once. Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Bruce Hornsby on one stage. It was great.

[@kennydixson7851]

I don’t know when you recorded this video, but, today is Dec 31 when I’m viewing it. Happy New Year my friend. Wish you and all who see this, all the best in the coming year.

[@SaeedReacts.]

It was a while ago, because it was blocked, but thought it was good to post it today. Happy New Year and i wish you a great 2025!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Same to you. :)

[@loisrogers9042]

He plays the piano with a relaxed brilliance ❤❤❤

[@rff2552]

He played piano for Bonnie Raitt in I Can't Make You Live Me. Incredible composer, singer and piano player

[@stevenklyce3555]

One of the songs I’ll always listen to from start to finish. The lyrics still give me goosebumps. Again, I was eyewitness to the Civil Rights movements of the era.

[@mic2759]

..was für ein Talent,-da Kommen mir selbst die Tränen 😢 mit Gänsehaut vor Begeisterung..u dieser geniale Song ist schon 40 Jahre alt...

[@bobschenkel7921]

Bruce Hornsby is a great Musician, but an even better person off stage. He is my personal favorite person in the Rock Music industry. Had the good fortune to see him umpteen times both with his band and on his journey with the Grateful Dead. He was always excellent, and he even made the accordion into a Rock instrument. "The Valley Road" and "Mandolin Rain" are two other really fine songs by Mr. Hornsby. Happy New Year to everyone!

[@scottNNJ]

I have not seen a reactor give as much attention to the Civil Rights Act (“the law in ‘64 to give those who ain’t got, a little more”) as you have. I really appreciate your attention to history and the relevance of historical acts. Especially coming from someone who is not from the United States, your recognition of this history (and how it works and doesn’t work) is admirable. And yes, it only goes so far….

[@djt8518]

And now it's going to all be gone

[@stevetournay6103]

​​@@djt8518 Well y'all did vote for that. Interestingly, in view of the initial comment, Saeed isn't American...as the commenter notes.

[@stevetournay6103]

Admirable...and perhaps less surprising...sadly.

[@wanderer0617]

​@@stevetournay6103 I voted, and not for that. Ever.

[@JeanetteFaith]

????? I lived in Atlanta back then and I am white. WE were poorer than most black people and got nothing. I have never heard that saying. I lived about four miles from Martin Luther King, Jr.

[@edwardcrews2952]

Magical and magnificent song

[@bazkeen]

Such a distinctive voice and his piano playing is just sublime. The moment he starts to sing, you know who it is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SaeedReacts.]

So good! The piano playing is terrific!

[@unclephil7650]

People have probably already said this but when he says "don't you believe them", he is telling us not to believe the people that say that's the way it is and it will never change. When Tupac sampled this, when Tupac sampled this, he changed the meaning by leaving that line out.

[@RebeccaGonske-x1j]

You are on a roll with your song choices! A joy to watch! I remember the first time hearing “Changes” at first thinking it was this song starting then realizing it was a whole new take. I thought it was brilliant. Tupac was a brilliant deep artist. I also listen to a lot of blues artists that often take classic song structures, riffs and change lyrics to bring new ideas and stories to the music. I am also fascinated with how different musicians bring their own soul to a piece of music giving a whole new life to it.

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

Isn't he fabulous?? I loved him back in the day and still have his music on my Playlists today. ❤Stay safe

[@bobbubevski2719]

Fantastic song, love listening to this in morning spring, windows down & doing a coastal drive volume on 10

[@lovesmusic0845]

I love this version. Bruce plays the piano in such a unique way.

[@CatT1987]

I totally agree with your assessment. I love most classic rock and pop through the ages and specifically the '80s decade and this song came out in 1986. Every time I hear it I'm like an aww and I get chills. 😯❤️That's how great it is!

[@SaeedReacts.]

Incredible song! Thanks so much for watching! Happy New Year!

[@LillyMarz777]

Haven't heard this in a minute. Thanks for bringing it back to mind.

[@Mark-id8ff]

The piano is a killer in this piece.

[@Melanie-w4s]

You're so insightful.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Bruce has a lot of talent besides the piano .The rest of the group talented also. Great and moving lyrics. Two other songs by Bruce and the gang worth a listen, EVERY LITTLE KISS AND MANDOLIN RAIN. His voice is so smooth and cool. Happy New Year to all you music lovers.

[@vickiroman189]

I got to see Bruce & the Range in the late 80s or early 90s at Denver's Rainbow Music Hall (which closed years ago, sadly). It was one of the most memorable nights for me.

[@bethphillips9693]

He is the person who inspired me to learn to play the piano. I never did learn, but he's the reason I wanted to - hahaha

[@jmiltier-pu9dd]

Hometown boy! Check out (if you haven't already) Mandolin Rain and End Of The Innocence...

[@Dave123unplugged]

Fantastic song.

[@clifton8929]

Great choice, Big Soul Saeed. Thank you for sharing, for all the hard work you put into your commentary, and for bringing us all together.

[@threekidzmom04]

Wishing you a blessed 2025! Love your reactions to the epic music of my generation!

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Mandolin Rain is just gorgeous.

[@kevinfarrell3121]

This whole album is phenomenal! Update (as usual after watching reaction): So I used to hate the sampling, but mostly cause I didn’t understand it. Now as a more seasoned veteran of life, I’m learning to respect the sampling process and how it can enhance the message of the original and bring it to a wider audience. That said, I think you should do a double reaction. Ice-T and his group Body Count just did a sample on Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” with not only the blessing of PF Guitar and Vocalist David Gilmore , and Former PF Bassist, and Vocalist Roger Waters (which is amazing in itself to get both to agree), but Gilmore reached back out and said he wanted to play on their version. The result is flipping great. I say watch the 2005 PF reunion Live 8 version, and then do the Body Count Official Video together. I think it would be a great reaction and open eyes that might not open otherwise!

[@CharCanuck14]

I can totally relate to your comment Kevin, as I too initially disliked sampling, then came around to having great respect for Tupac & others for as you said, bringing it to a wider audience. I wasn't aware of the Ice-T & PF collaboration and especially Gilmore & Waters agreeing on that. Very cool to hear! Happy New Year & cheers to all from Canada!

[@kevinfarrell3121]

@ yeah, it’s really recent. I mean in the last couple weeks it was released

[@MarkhamShawPyle]

Another chart in which to see Hornsby on the ivories is perhaps one of the greatest song videos of all time: 'Will The Circle Be Unbroken', with, among others, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Roy Acuff, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Chet Atkins, Levon Helm, Mother Maybelle Carter's family... Well worth watching.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Bruce Hornsby is amazing with his incredible piano! Ofcourse the rest of the band 'The Range' excellent too. But he was No. 1 for sure.

[@ingvarjensen1088]

This song will always remind me of the autumn of 1986. I just had moved to East Berlin, coming from an East German smaller town. My future was full of hopes and dreams, and those piano sounds and the melancholy of this song got me at first listen. West Berlin was nearby, so we all only listened to Western radio stations. Happy New Year, Saeed 🤗

[@dwaynebeale7405]

Hey he's seen it , he experienced it in real life, that's why the song is powerful, he's echoing truth in song.

[@RadCenter]

When Bruce plays this song in concerts, he sometimes introduces it as "a song by Tupac."

[@tjrivers]

Sublime all the way! ❤

[@ohfour-seven6228]

You're so right about perspective. So much can be accomplished if we can only view thoughts and events from different perspectives. Might make a bit of a better world for everyone.

[@Radagast-ym7ys]

Enjoying your journey! Finding so many kernels of soulful history, the holy books are always being written. The Dude (the living word) abides.

[@RonaldNetzel]

EVERY LITTLE KISS

[@jackbutler2989]

This is actually the ring tone on my cell phone ,love this man superb piano player,and lyricist 🔥🔥🔥🔥PS Elton John has said Bruce is one of the greatest piano players out there 🤷‍♂️

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is a great idea that i might need to steal 😅😄 Amazing song!

[@Jon-x4t]

I haven’t seen that in many years. The music is infectious it moves through you. His voice is perfectly clear. Happy New Year 🎊 God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rubroken]

This is a beautiful song. I didn't know that it had been covered until some reactors had said that "Changes" by Tupac was basically this song. As an old fart, I'm not into rap or hiphop, but the cover by Tupac was great too. It's a different feel but the message is the same. Even old dogs can learn/like new tricks

[@usertr13phinsup]

Happy New Year to you and family Saeed from Cocoa Florida. Enjoy your channel. PEACE

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much! Happy New Year to you and your family !

[@colinmiles27]

Don't know any of his other stuff but this has always been a classic song since I first had it on 'Hits 5' compilation album - double cassette.

[@mundstr]

Firstly i would like to compliment you on your insight to the music you review your views and thoughts. Secondly i congratulate you on your journey to recovery and indeed your honesty. All are which are very endearing and make you and your journey and thoughts compelling. Thank you.

[@FUBAR1986]

This is why I would rather watch reaction channels to the music. I grew up with than ever listen to anything today.🎉😂❤☮️🙏

[@NagelLisa]

Thanks for your reaction to this song. Happy New Year 2025🎉🎉

[@SaeedReacts.]

Such an incredible song! Happy New Year!

[@kadu3502]

10 out of 10😍

[@jpmnewyork]

I just don't understand why anybody ever listened to any of the "artists" who did all this "sampling." Second-rate users of others' genius.

[@cog4life]

I’m not a fan of “sampling”. But I’m old school. And I’ve looked at the other song’s lyrics and they don’t seem to mean the same thing at all. “I see no changes, all I see are racist faces” & they say “things will never be the same” & they use vile language and racial slurs, that would not be acceptable in other music genres. I just don’t get it. But to each his own.

[@AJimiDigginKat]

First and foremost, as long as the original creator of the music being sampled is properly compensated, actually liking the "new"creation is up to the individual. But the technology is not going backwards and if it's available and recreation is inspired it will happen.

[@jpmnewyork]

@@AJimiDigginKat I really couldn't care less whether the original creator is being compensated, though of course they should be. I'm more distressed by the lack of originality and creativity. Just because technology isn't going backwards and it makes it possible to do something, doesn't mean it's a good idea. But if it makes you happy to listen to that crap and think it's "music," fine.

[@AJimiDigginKat]

@jpmnewyork Regardless of what YOU or I "think" it will continue and so will technology

[@ronsandahl274]

This song is fantastic! It's funny - that bass sound could not exist any any other time than the mid-1980's.

[@sandybourdeau9300]

Happy New Year’s Eve and a Happy 2025! Thank you for the great content! I enjoy all your content but particularly enjoying your Pearl Jam trip down that rabbit hole.

[@robertgieseler1220]

That's been quite a tough medley of reactions you did today... Have a happy, healthy and fulfilling 2025

[@welle5086]

Happy new year ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Happy New Year ❤️

[@peterwaters8338]

one band member is originally from band Ambrosia......

[@TheNotedHero]

Happy new year, my dude

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

Mandolin Rain is another great song off this album.

[@Mark-id8ff]

We have a way to go in the U.S. but also, we have come a long way from 1960. I was born in 62.

[@stevetournay6103]

Well unfortunately you're about to go full speed astern...

[@rouguy1972]

❤

[@shortstuff7959]

Bruce played with the Grateful Dead in the early 90's but said given the bands track record with keyboard players he wouldn't become a member of the band.

[@christophegowans3504]

The law doesn't change how that person feels inside. Not right then, no. The law imposes it on that person - but the law, in place, for long enough becomes the norm for the next generations. The law needs to be put in place now to improve lives later 💖 Peace, Saeed, you are thoughtful and thought-provoking... Thanks and happy new year!

[@garganega]

He played with the Grateful Dead for ten years.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I did not know that. Thanks for sharing!

[@bobdelp2023]

DOESN'T IT GIVE YOU THAT ( AL STEWART ) VIBE SAEED! 😊

[@CharCanuck14]

GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR SAEED! 🎉🎊🪅

[@AdaedA1]

Check out Bruce’s “Across The River” featuring Jerry Garcia lead guitar

[@stevenmonte7397]

Listen to Stay With Me - DeBarge.... Another HUGE sample in hip hop. You''ll get it when you hear it.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Will add it to my list! Thanks!

[@alitiasenikau2093]

While you're here maybe you should consider doing Steve Winwood and his "Back in the High Life Again". Somehow these two go together, Hornsby & Winwood!

[@ellencourtney7187]

Your reactions always add something positive to my day Saeed-thank you. Re this one: the older I get I notice almost everyone has a reason to feel like an outsider. Some people are certainly more excluded and outright persecuted than others, but most of us experience being pushed away. So let’s fight against that in society, right? Equality is not a hard concept. Bruce Hornsby, great musician and writer.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thank you for your kind words, Ellen. I couldn’t agree more. There’s a real loneliness epidemic happening right now, and as social beings, it’s so important for us to nurture our connections. Striving for a kinder, more empathetic society is such a meaningful goal, and I hope we can make progress little by little.

[@ellencourtney7187]

@ Your empathy and insight into the human condition comes through clearly on your videos. You are doing a very good thing here. Hopefully you still have time for your writing too.

[@SaeedReacts.]

@@ellencourtney7187 Thanks so much! I did write less in 2024, but i had published 3 books in 18 months prior. Definitely have a few stories in mind that i want to write this year.

[@loveloochay]

🎶🎶🎀🎶🎶 .. I have always loved this song. He is a masterful songwriter and musician. The feel is there throughout the whole song. The "sampling" .. not much of a fan of that. Many people have become extremely famous by using other's creations .... they may not even have any musical ability. It seems like they get rich & famous with little , or no talent

[@josephlaflamme2913]

Great song and reaction. On one hand you impress me with your knowledge of the US and our history. On the other hand, it saddens me that a large percentage of US citizens raised and schooled here, don't know half what you do as a foreigner.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Joseph. The US has always fascinated me since i was very young and also had an interest in history. Love to learn!

[@megdelaney3677]

Just my opinion: I've never liked rap mainly b/c of sampling. The utilization of sampling does not introduce the original music/artists to a new audience of listeners. It makes listeners think the tunes they're using are original. Most people don't research music/artists they listen to. Why would they, unless they are curious enough to know? If you're hearing a song for the first time you probably wouldn't think to question how it came to be. - At least you looked it up, thanks.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely valid points you are making. Most casual listeners will not look that up. The rappers i grew up with always gave credit to the original artists in interviews, so a lot of the times that is how i found out a sample was being used. In some cases even because the original artist talked about the fact that they liked that the sample was used and introduced to a new audience. Same could be said for covers. I have done a few reactions on Patreon to The Beatles first albums that contains quite a few covers. A lot of people don't know they are covers, but just think they are Beatles song. Big music fans do know they are covers. But i definitely understand your thoughts about it and i agree with the points you made.

[@cog4life]

Gosh I love this! Hope it’s video! I love to watch him play! 😊 but Tupac does not add”don’t you believe it”. That’s sad to me. This one seems more hopeful. IMO

[@craigwells3655]

Sometimes, its a generational thing. I remember some comments from elderly folk many years ago. These 'nice' people couldn't even see the bias and subtle prejudices they lived by. Things can and do change, but sometimes there's a last spasm, when these dinosaurs rear their heads, as is now happening in worldly politics. Always remember Matt 5:39

[@stevetournay6103]

Mm. Young people are making hard right turns too, and not just in the biased-that-way-forever USA...

[@nmtb1972]

This song is one of my all-time favourites! Is there any chance of doing some Belgian music on the channel? Papaoutai by Stromae or maybe Triggerfinger live on Redbull soundclash with "Man down", which is a bit of a mash-up. Beste wishes for 2025!

[@SaeedReacts.]

I have done a few reactions to Jacques Brel, but definitely want to do some other Belgian artists at some point.

[@Shuan-t1h]

Cover is one thing, sampling is another. I loved Tupac and he did it justice but most rappers oversample songs to death and think they are creative.

[@anthonyblakely399]

I bet you do have an AMAZING story growing up as a person in color. But there was several hundreds of people out there that said that American slavery needs to end and equal rights needed to be written and documented in the 1964 Civil Right Act. The document added a vital piece of law in the American Constitution....which begans....."We The People...."

[@stephaniefain1863]

Where racism is concerned: I grew up, and live, in the southern US. Its a funny thing, really. Before trumpism, it was becoming a joke. Oh there were folks still racist, but they were just jokes. Racist kind of curiosity, (like I wonder about the hair styles), but fear and hatred was going away. It was rude, and unacceptable, to hate a "group" of people. Sure, some folks still did it, but most folks kept it to themselves, if they felt that way. If you don't like black folks, or gay folks, just stay away from them. No problem. Who cares? Your loss. Now, trump has made it just fine and dandy to fear and hate this or that. This song reminds us of the stupidity of seperating ourselves.

[@JeanetteFaith]

I am not a racist and I voted for Trump. Many black people did as well. The alternative of Biden or Harris was not an option for me. The USA can't take the inflation and all the wars. Jimmy Carter was a wonderful man but was also not a good President. Biden took inflation to 9% and Carter took it to 13%. Most people can't live with a world on fire and high inflation. We vote on what is best for America.

[@stephaniefain1863]

@@JeanetteFaith I hope you put your vote in the right place. I am personally going to be fine, no matter what. I believe many will not .

[@JeanetteFaith]

@@stephaniefain1863 Yes. I will be fine either way, but for my children and grandchildren, I voted for Trump because America will not stand with all these wars, high inflation, and 20 million illegal unvetted immigrants from 184 different countries.

[@stephaniefain1863]

@@JeanetteFaith I respect your choice. I hope your children, and grand children have health care, and can afford their food, if its available. Why you think an American president can stop Putin, or Netanyahu is beyond my reach. I'm not angry, or afraid. I'm only watching.

[@JeanetteFaith]

@@stephaniefain1863 Why do you think Putin chose the time to invade Ukraine? We know Netanyahu is fighting the Houties and Hamas because they attacked Israel. They are proxies of Iran (Islam) and are supported by them. Iran was poor under Trump and Biden started giving them money as Obama did. Israel is our friend and first line of defense against Islam. Then, of course, there is China which is our greatest threat. Biden allowed that Chinese Spy Baloon to travel across our entire country. Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan (left 2 dozen soldiers behind. 13 were killed and the others maimed for life.) That has never been done before Biden. I am a Veteran. With a weak leader in the USA, we will have WW3. You may not like Trump but he is a strong leader.

[@djt8518]

and now it's only going to get worse

[@JeanetteFaith]

I believe it will improve. Too many problems in the USA and wars around the world.

[@djt8518]

@JeanetteFaith not since the election it's going to get way worse