Bruce Hornsby - The Way It Is (Radio 2 Piano Room)

Radio 2’s Piano Room Month returns with a bang with Grammy winning, singer-songwriter and Pianist Bruce Hornsby performing live from Maida Vale studios alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra.
iPlayer (UK only): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h3...
Arranger Richard Balcombe

[@doodlebug36]

I’m 70 now. This song takes me right back to the year it was released. Rented an apartment in a beautiful old house and filled it up with this and other songs from the era. Had a good friend named Tom who I loved dearly. I remember sitting on the wooden floor with him, listening to this song over and over, talking about everything in the world, and making plans for our future. Our plans never panned out but the memories stay strong and this song is the soundscape for them. Preserve your memories, they’re all that’s left you.

[@KeithofSpades]

-Old friends/Bookends

[@seanyuke3249]

Poignant.

[@sidneygeorge1001]

❤

[@Arthurpyms]

❤❤

[@bobbailey5072]

❤

[@DFaustmann]

I was 18 in 1986 and i can’t describe my feelings when i realise how fast time goes by. Thats just the way it is …

[@schnu44]

I’m born in 68 too - i don’t feel like I’m in mid 50s but numbers don’t lie

[@AZCamaro]

Ditto, where did the time go?

[@user-lx3oi6xy2e]

I’m only 31 but feel the same, like early 2010s, 90s feel like lifetimes ago

[@jt.8144]

YOU'RE NOT ALONE. I too am living the same.. But hey, we truly are Blessed beings.. having been there back then. Stay Healthy and Well.

[@simonboyes2550]

Same here, and 56 now. Although '86 wasn't the best year ever for music, it had some very significant personal milestones

[@samwellgent5221]

Hearing the orchestra take on his jazz improvised solo is actually something unique…..wow

[@400_billion_suns]

This man has left a beautiful mark on the world with his music.

[@okrajoe]

So true.

[@Boilingfrogg]

Is he dead?

[@400_billion_suns]

@@Boilingfrogg Haha, no! :) My comment was present-tense.

[@jqspiller7202]

He's a treasure to the world. It's a testament to his incredible talent that his piano playing is so unique and recognizable.

[@alfonsosandoval_]

@@400_billion_sunsyou scare the hell out of me … I though he was dead

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

One of the greatest songs ever. Man time is flying

[@nicholashylton6857]

God, the '80s had some of the most amazing talent, ever.

[@geoffreyswain1490]

That's just the way it is a classic❤

[@sidpheasant7585]

Your first word is the key one. In particular, we are talking about God the Holy Spirit, who is ACTIVE in offering signs through Scripture, nature, culture ... and (maybe soon enough) Rapture. Even in the 80s, He might be more active in British music than American - though the above is a wondrous exception. Already the corporate control was getting strong in the sad context of 1 John 5:19. Now music is so much in the hands of the darkness (as we can discern quite clearly), that is much harder for the Holy Spirit to find ways in. That is the truth. He is the Spirit of love and truth, but also meaning. So we mostly keep going back to older pieces of music. [Elbow's "One Day Like this" came out in 2008] ["If this is it" - Netwon Faulkner, 2009] [Frank Turner "the way I tend to be" - 2013, so even that is 11 years ago, and that's Indie music] kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJDbnn2ZnJaceLc is in the special pandemic circumstances of 2020, though the song (with very religious origins) goes back to '97 - Katrina.

[@mrnk7911]

Cut down on the meth ​@@sidpheasant7585

[@runupindayard753]

@@sidpheasant7585 nice

[@sidpheasant7585]

@@runupindayard753 yes, I think it is ... very!

[@mrh-blue]

Am I in heaven ? This is one of the best live performances you'll ever hear.

[@Mokhas45]

I bought the LP because I immediately fell in love with the way Bruce plays the Piano. This song is still awesome in 2024.

[@sidpheasant7585]

But, genius that he is, it is never surpassed by "The way it is"... The love and truth in the song was from the Holy Spirit (as all love and truth is), but somehow passed Him on through the song. As ever was. Song even defies happy-sad classification as it so far transcends such basis stuff...

[@WTHenry2023]

Yes, This was one of the first CDs I ever bought in 1986!

[@rafaelozanotria]

Indeed!

[@janyherdez875]

Inolvidable!

[@robertbattison4136]

Went to a concert in the late 1980's in Manchester. Didn't know who the supporting act to Huey Lewis & the News was. A guy slowly walked onto the stage, sat at the piano and began to play....this!! The audience were in stunned disbelief, as the rest of the band 'The Range' joined him on stage...what a performance and one of the best concerts I've ever attended. What an unforgettable evening, thankyou Bruce & Huey.

[@ijmanchester]

I was there too! A great gig.

[@jules3951]

I saw Huey Lewis and the news in the 80's at Birmingham NEC. It will always be held as the loudest gig we've ever been to!

[@stev123and]

Saw the Hammersmith Odeon show in this tour. Superb.

[@jerryausten3931]

I was in Stuttgart at the time in 1986 I heard this song on the radio and had to find out more about Bruce. Turns out he was touring that same tour with Huey and we drove up to Frankfurt about a week later to see him/them. Still one of the most memorable concerts I have been to.

[@kebond1]

I went to the Hammersmith Odeon show way back then, simply the best live piano I've ever seen. Great songs aswell, who can't forget Mandolin Rain

[@danielwolk3576]

When I was out to lunch with a girl I really liked and scrolling through the car radio for music. I knew we had some different tastes but then i heard the intro to this and stopped. She said she loved this song and I said I did too. We sang it out loud together and held hands smiling. I bought her an autographed piece of sheet music of this song for Christmas and 13 years later it hangs in our bedroom. We still hold hands and sing it whenever we hear it. Its a very special song for us.

[@baliretreatadvisorbaliretr4499]

God bless you both and every moment you have together. ❤

[@denisecaccese830]

Nothing compares to 80's music. No music today even comes close.

[@sidpheasant7585]

Nothing compares to Holy-Spirit-inspired music. Love and truth, meaning and inspiration. He does that - willingly working with human genius, to achieve signs through culture.

[@robertholland9331]

Seriously? As a 75 year old geezer, you’re entitled to your opinion….but if we agreed with you, we’d all be wrong ……

[@paradoxward2533]

well...., the 90's was the TRUE golden age of American pop....., but the 80's was just behind it....,

[@waffles1ca]

Gosh, I can’t think of anything well written in the past 5 years,

[@sidpheasant7585]

@@waffles1ca The beloved Holy Spirit is enigmatic, but of course would never deceive. The movie "Don't look up" is pastiche for most of the way until its divinity becomes clear at the near-final "dining table scene" (which also includes Di Caprio's beautiful ad-lib). There is quite a bit of great music associated with the movie, but stunningly great is "Second Nature", which we can immediately see as a clever title, of at least three meanings. The song matches, with many lyrics likewise being parable-like in having 3 meanings simultaneously. Quite a bit is deeply religious in the second layer, and the song is achingly and entrancingly beautiful, as befits the movie. It is sung by Bon Iver (which from French connects with the greeting/blessing "Good Winter" aa used by people in the series "Northern Exposure"). In my view the wondrous "Second Narure" is the greatest song of recent years, and the Holy Spirit's raising of it into transcendence is seen clearly enough. The writer/singer admits to being "inspired" and concedes that it "came easily'. I know that feeling ... I am having it now, as I do whenever I post in reference, directly or indirectly, to Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Probably it is clear to you (as Eurovision a few days ago made clear) that, while the Holy Spirit can inject His love and truth into a song, so the darkness can inject his deception, distraction and destruction ... and that in the 2020s is a more overt process than it has ever been. Of course, "Don't look up" IS a work of End-Times type content, while "Second Nature" features the word "Rapture"...

[@Tastycomforts]

Best 6 minutes 18 seconds I’ve heard in a long time

[@spkngrmn]

Bruce Hornsby turns 70 this year. My how time flies...

[@pauliesporin]

I'm about the same age, incredible song. I just played an earlier version when he was younger looking and came across this edition, how fast time flies.

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

Hearing this song ALWAYS takes me back 1986...to being a 12 year old...riding with my Grandpa in his 1983 Toyota pickup. We'd hear this song on his truck's lousy 2-speaker radio and I'd ask him to HUSH, so I could hear the entire song! When he passed away in 2016, I went with others to pack up his house. Surreal. As I left his house for the very last time, I got in my car and immediately played this song as I drove away, crying and filled with memories of Grandpa and youthful days that won't ever be again..

[@michaelj.k.9408]

Truly beautiful, this life… ❤

[@tumisetlhare9278]

❤

[@superameric8]

❤

[@cynthiajansen7200]

So beautiful

[@anapaulagoncalves7174]

Linda história me emocionou aqui

[@shaunmcglaughlin7069]

I was born in 1988, this song came out in 1986. I'm going to see Bruce Hornsby tomorrow in concert, April 4th 2024. What a classic and great artist to stand the test of time.

[@user-pl5gr9lc8b]

you must have been in Carmel. Us too ! Fun show and amazing talent on stage

[@cynthiajansen7200]

Just saw him in Santa Rosa last night, fantastic as the first time I saw him at Yoshi's back in the 90's I believe.

[@dadslyfe1267]

One of the greatest piano players to ever exist on this planet. Unsung hero. But still doing it. Plays like a legend

[@adolphhernandez7615]

I'm in my early fifties, and I have come to the sudden realisation that most of the artists I listened to as a teen are probably in their late 60s or older. Such a plethora is musical geniuses getting older and aging like fine wine. Brilliant rendition of a great song and composition of the orchestra.

[@mbrellin]

You are definitely right!

[@MetalForLife1970]

Bruce Hornsby is a bucket list concert....hoping to make it happen!

[@earitch5856]

Same

[@ahbenjamin2889]

Adolph well said . I could not have said it any better. I watch videos of my favorite stars in the 80s and I view them doing their work now and I am blown away. We are all getting older. Father time does not hold back.

[@Treetopflyer777]

Same here.

[@hairyass666]

Born in 1972..and proud to be a Gen X kid..some things certainly will never change..💯🎹😊😎

[@Nae395]

Gen x. All the way.

[@map3384]

Heck yes. Proud to be an Xer.

[@jumboslice1514]

1972 guy here myself. We’ve lived through some great times. Knowing I have more years behind me than in front of me doesn’t bother me any cause I know I’ve had a good life albeit some hard times with love and loss and loss of loved ones. Gen X Proud

[@yogibear5092]

October 1972 🤘

[@hairyass666]

@@jumboslice1514 thank you for your superb comment..that just echo's the words from our Gen X brother's and sister's...we are all related...👌😎😌

[@kermitefrog64]

I always enjoyed this song and especially the message. The meaning has become so much more over the years. I was 24 when this song first came out. I am now 62 and life has greatly changed for me after I lost my dear Rosita 3 1/2 years ago to cancer and I am the primary care giver for my 93 year old mother-in-law. Life takes on so many changes.

[@leannegon1483]

I was 24 too when this song was released....and now I'm almost retired and a grandparent.

[@joshualykins9842]

I just turned 40 this week. Your comment made me think about my wife, my mom, my mother in law, life and how things tend to seem mundane and unchanging until you look back on your life and realize nothing ever stays the same. For whatever it's worth, just know this young man in Denver Colorado respects you and is greatly encouraged by your love and committed to your family. God bless you and I wish grace and peace you

[@richardharris9593]

This is so beautiful, what a fantastic performance by an amazing artist. 👏

[@LeNguyen-vb4zs]

God bless you.

[@sdarms111doug9]

Saw Bruce Hornsby and the Range in (88?) in the Phoenix area. It was fantastic. For the encore, they passed out pencils and paper and had the audience write down request, wad them up and toss them onstage. They played Zeppelin, AC DC, you name it. It was awesome!

[@MrJellyman65]

Absolutely brilliant!! as a boy back in 86 i used to play air piano to Mum & Dad to this and have loved his music it every since. Was sat in a hospital car park today waiting for my father-in-law and had tears rolling down my cheeks thinking of those days. Love what music can do....🥺👌👌👌

[@mariarohmer2374]

Awww😢

[@adailfranca3745]

Muito bom, abertura da minha rádio pirata em 1988

[@joangeyer5875]

How can Bruce Hornsby not be in the rock and roll hall of fame???? We need to start a grassroots campaign for this!!!

[@Batten-jc6ws]

Calm down and rethink what you just wrote.

[@tradenldo]

@@Batten-jc6ws Dejalo que inicie el movimiento. No hará nada.

[@cherricorcoran9523]

On my 18th birthday I was with my friends standing around a piano singing, and I remember thinking before I know it, I’ll wake up and be 60 years old. I’m 68 now and I’ve never forgotten that moment-time flies!

[@beardedwhitecoat8925]

Life goes by in a blink of an eye.

[@Boilingfrogg]

My brother had his 18th round about when this was in the uk charts .1986. He is now 55

[@Boilingfrogg]

​@@beardedwhitecoat8925 how can he be 68?

[@ktkt1825]

A terrific song then and a terrific song now. Bruce Hornsby had a unique soaring sound in his music that transcended the tunes of the day- expansive, expressive, and fresh. It's still got it!

[@cmuzic1]

Bruce still has it! Aged like fine wine. Keep playing Bruce, your music will live in our hearts forever. My favorite song, mandolin rain.

[@jevoncarballo6027]

And gonna be some changes made…the Home Depot commercial song

[@barryshapiro1]

If you watch the music video for Mandolin Rain, there's a guy playing bongos. There are no bongos used in that song but it's Bruce's brother playing as a little joke.

[@Jimbo-gi7xn]

Imagine being a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra and getting to accompany such great legends "Good day at work babe?,.. yeah was alright, was playing with Bruce Hornsby today, usual stuff..how was your day?.."

[@nutster9000]

🤩

[@Patrick-uf1cq]

"Ah but Don’t you believe them" is the important lyric any young person or anyone with empathy for fellow human beings needs to hear.

[@stephenmills7061]

Yes,there must be a disconnect from what our young are understanding about what the called folks in authority believe about Life. The Cultural stories are not real just myths and fallacies. We must create a New Cultural Story based on Oneness and unity .

[@Boilingfrogg]

Dint believe who? Who you referring to?

[@stephenmills7061]

@@Boilingfrogg Those that pass down the Cultural Story of humanity. A great read to understand this is the book Communion With God by Neale Donald Walsch.

[@emmyleung5216]

Bruce Hornsby is the best! Have been to one live concert. Lucky to have met him in the airport coming home once. We live in the same state.

[@richardjohnston2557]

The saddest thing is, that this song is still necessary in 2024.

[@moreflowfalls2404]

The song says it, "Some things will NEVER change". Painful truth. Sadness!!!!! And for some of us from Africa, it has become a DOUBLE EDGED SWORD. So we run to the diaspora where conditions in a deceptive kind of way, cut the same. Now our children grow in lands far from their own true culture, their identity. Totally detached from the motherland. One would say, "Go Back HOME". Like I said before, the double edged sword waits to cut you. This is "The way it is for some of us" Whoever created this world, certainly made it Hell on Earth but continue to sell a place in the sky as the place to accept the suffering until we get to the Pearley gates!!

[@Machielovic]

I only know what it really is about now…

[@jr2904]

Lol

[@jr2904]

​@@moreflowfalls2404 people make the world bad, not our Father.

[@sixfeetunderankara]

❤‍🔥@@jr2904

[@map3384]

1986. I was just 20 but quickly fell in love with Bruce’s magical voice and piano excellence. It made the 80s a great time to be alive in America.

[@musicmamma]

I was 20, then, too!

[@tonymartinis2956]

before china took control of usa universities, - hear you guys im not american, but really love the america of 1980s

[@Ron71997]

The lyrics hit so much harder as you get older, as a younger person when I originally heard this song....I had no idea what it was all about. Brilliantly written with such a profound message. Brings a tear to my eye now!

[@stephenscott6763]

Overwhelmingly great. This man has such a beautiful musical language - his chords are like words. And how wonderful to hear an older soul to reprise music of its younger self The nearest other example I can think of is Joni's orchestral version of Both Sides Now. Thank you, Bruce

[@Emcee_Shan]

I used to lay in bed at night and play this cassette. I was about 13 when this was released, so many memories when I hear those opening chords. Reminds me of loved ones and old friend’s long gone. This song still resonates today! Signed a fellow Virginian!

[@brianwooton1992]

Sorry, "cuts".

[@scottthompson8844]

I have always loved this song by Bruce Hornsby and watching him play has made me realize that time is passing by as we are all getting older.. nicely Done Bruce

[@natevm7888]

This is so beautiful with the violins ,his piano and vocals are still so strong unmistakable, so moving as it was back then.....

[@elchinator]

I saw Bruce Hornby live as the opening act to Huey Lewis and the News in 1987... Man, I feel old now...

[@mrrobbiejenks]

This takes me back to when I was a kid and my mother was alive in the 80's. We used to listen to this. Amazing memories, outstanding acoustics, and I loved the orchestra as well in the performance. Thank you, Mom and Mr. Hornsby. ❤️☺️🙏🏼

[@oransands]

Center aisle, row 6. My first date with my wife,1988. Magical music and a great evening. I can listen to Bruce all day.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

❤️

[@bettyk8105]

Awwwwe ❤❤

[@darrangardiner9592]

this song is even more meaningful in 2024 alas

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

A lot of water under the bridge since then. I have had a lot of sadness in my life a lot of "if only" and a lot of regret. It all started so well and it was fine for a few more years after this song. God bless you all.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

What an absolute treasure. Thank You Bruce Hornsby and BBC.

[@khsimagesdotcom856]

One of THE best songs ever produced. No argument needs to be made. Time proved it a long time ago.

[@magsmimi5162]

I love this song ever since I first heard it on my way to elementary school. Thank you for such a beautiful song!! I still blast it in when I'm on the freeway in bumper to bumper traffic and I know ppl wonder what the song says to the beautiful piano music.

[@jessicasturgis5991]

Oh this performance will be such a beautiful addition to the soundtrack of our lives. 🫶🏼 🎹 🎻

[@Louisejames23]

Massively underrated genius songwriter & musician ❤😊

[@MoveAndPerform]

Met Bruce several times…we live in the same town. As talented as he is…he is more so humble. Love his music! Makes me smile and watch in awe as his fingers dance gracefully across the keys. Thanks for the previous memories and the new ones. Cheers!

[@ozzysmusic191]

Very nice to see!!! I remember this is my youth! Great music !!! Forever!!

[@Msadlo]

I was a musician myself until I lost my hearing… can’t determine pitch… when I listen to this song… I can still hear heart and honesty!Thank you.

[@redzedproductions]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@strings2wood]

My Dad loved this song and would ask me to make compilation tapes and this song was every one on both sides along with Jessica by the Allman Brothers. He loved Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, any boogie-woogie styled piano. He locked into virtuoso pianists. This song always moved me, this version gave me the gift of tears. Thank You Mr. Hornsby on behalf of my Father who loved you. What isn't to love?

[@justsnappy]

I love that you capitalized *Father*

[@andrewstone2896]

After so many years, it still is a beautiful song.. Always will be.

[@adamsell2573]

I can’t believe this song is so old. my God I love it

[@Galaxyofbrian]

Absolute masterpiece. Well done Bruce your a good man. ❤

[@bonnie43uk]

When those strings kicked in at the beginning I got shivers throughout my body .. so beautiful.

[@BellyButton3004]

Same. Sharp intake of breath... euphoric.

[@RodrigoTillerias]

No eres el único

[@dwightdixon8508]

2Pac sampling this gem, creating something new, different, personal and wonderfully doing it justice

[@erianersitetras7172]

I played this song in the morning, of the last day I spoke to my mother before she passed away last year

[@rebeccalewis1619]

The piano sounds fabulous. And of course, there is this magnificent musician making it happen. Thank-you for starting my day so peacefully, Bruce and BBC.

[@Boilingfrogg]

BBC is corrupt.

[@tbprofile1295]

First 48 seconds were beautiful.

[@gabrielebacolini94]

He's always a great singer and pianist. ❤❤❤❤

[@billyf5591]

All time classic then, all time classic, now.

[@christschool]

Bruce's music meant a lot to me as a young man and even more when I became a father to a child with some very profound challenges.

[@arminwestenhofer2735]

Iconic Song...indeed...!

[@cucamongaduke3600]

A few years ago my wife and I went to see Bruce at the Broad theater on the Santa Monica City College campus for his Solo tour. My wife was a huge fan; I only marginally knew his work. I was blown completely away. Bruce is an astounding pianist. His left/right hand independence is unmatched. It’s mind bending. As soon as I saw the thumbnail I clicked and turned it up. Two notes in my wife from the next room over announced “It’s Bruce!”

[@Cybertruck1000]

He was in a pressure situation but played without a hint of it on his face.

[@roch145]

“It’s Bruce” in a larger sense, usually refers to Springsteen. But your wife’s more local interpretation is understandable.

[@jdwayne891]

He still has it! Incredible talent.

[@jamesryan5436]

Thats the definition of timeless .

[@danfarmer5613]

What a beautiful arrangement of this classic and meaningful song.

[@sharynmain2432]

Oh how a song can transport you back to when you heard it. As we age the classics are never forgotten. Wonderful display of a very nimble and beautiful dance across the piano keys. Such talent and good memories.

[@dawngray2828]

A good tune stands the test of time!!!

[@johnbarnett6924]

The piano works in this track is Awesome ❤ revisted May 4 2024 God's speed Bruce Live well❤ A Voice in the Mall ❤

[@squoblat]

This was the first track I ever learnt on the piano, I'm 35 now but this song was an extremely important part of my youth. Cheers Bruce, you've given soul and life to the moments that matter.

[@WilliMar36]

Quite simply a masterclass. This is what I pay my licence fee for. Bravo.

[@secretsquirrel8903]

Great song, Bruce you still got it..🫶

[@RemyRAD]

I love Bruce Hornsby. He's a good old Virginia boy. Not like other good old Virginia boys. This guy has some humanity to him. And the ability to create wonderful melodies. And so when this song was popular and on the charts and he was touring. He came through the Virginia Wolf Trap. Outdoor performance venue. And we went to see him. They had covered seating. The expensive tickets. The affordable tickets. Were on the beautiful grass hill. Surrounding the Wolf Trap Stage. The stars were out overhead. It was a wonderful, magical evening. When we were still all young. Some 40+ years ago. Where did the time go? He's what we call a Worthwhile Artist. Because he actually possesses Artistry. Not a computer. He actually has Talent. Not a smart phone. He actually sings as in tune as he stylistically needs to be. Without, Auto Tune. Making people no longer sounding, human. Because they weren't, to begin with. Soon they will all be A Eye Rock Stars! Man we shall be idolizing, computer simulations. Because that will then be real life. There will be no more, real life. There's not enough to go around.. Unless you're wealthy. But you're not wealthy. Only a few people are wealthy. They are the only ones that deserve it. Because they figured out how to take credit card sales or selling, paperback books nobody really wanted. They are incredible geniuses! And now own the USA. They can do anything they want to do! They are calling the shots! We are in a heap load of trouble, people. This will not work out well in the end. RemyRAD

[@suzyf5733]

Absolutely amazing! I love this version even more than the original! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@grafxj]

Beautiful version by one of the most talented musicians in the world. Bruce is just so cool and I wish he would get the true recognition he deserves as one of the very best to ever touch a piano.

[@iammar10]

I couldn't agree more with you. 👏

[@HowIsThat69]

Are you serious? Even in this he plays out of Tune. It’s a super great song. But seriously his vocal is weak. And like I said he played many notes wrong. One of the best who ever touched a piano. What are you tone def?at 3,42min I count 3 notes in a row that’s out of tune.😂 freaking hilarious

[@waynus2021]

@@HowIsThat69 go somewhere else will you

[@iammar10]

@HowIsThat69 You sound like nothing more than a troll doing what they do best: stir up trouble. If you're going to criticize Bruce Hornsby, it is you who's tone deaf. This was simply a revision of the original version to play with the orchestra. When the hell was he flat? Did it occur to you he may have just been nervous playing in that environment? 🙄 God, how judgemental can one be?

[@bluecurlygirl]

Not one note out of tune dude. Get your ears checked. And at nearly 70, his voice is just wonderful@@HowIsThat69

[@Anton-ji4td]

Brilliant. I remember listening to this years ago, still fantastic and the album.

[@stephenlowe7872]

Sums up life today😢. Still a classic and allways was and allways will be....😊

[@railworker8058]

Incredibly sensitive pianist. Fantastic orchestral arrangement.

[@deadhead4206]

I met Bruce walking thru the crowd at Tinley Park at the Furthur festival tour back in the day. He was super laid back n chilled. we chatted for a few before he kept on trucking thru the crowd.. He did that a few times on that tour.. I MISS THE OLD DAYS.

[@Yamparunner]

Lucky!!! You know what I met Bill Graham outside Oakland Coliseum New Year’s eve concert 1987🥳😎 Yeah i did. random

[@deadhead4206]

@@Yamparunner good times

[@baliretreatadvisorbaliretr4499]

Mind blowing how beautiful that performance is. 😮

[@samuelchoi7309]

this is the definition of a modern classic. it will be appreciated decades after decades

[@robtudor3785]

Song that was playing in University refectory when I met my first and only true love. ❤️ Sadly I bollocksed that up. Never forget her to this day 37 years later.

[@robtudor3785]

Sad thing is I never told her how much I loved and miss her 😢

[@michaelwong2885]

1986, I was 16 attending high school in Edmonton, Alberta from HK. This was the song played almost every morning on the radio. I remember those days with those iconic John Huges movies like Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, etc., and especially Ferris Bueller’s Day Off which still cracks me up every time without failing. Hornsby’s distinctive piano intro just cuts through everything like no other. When the music came on through the radio, it could almost capture your attention no matter how many times you’ve already listened to this tune. The good old days!

[@kyfeam]

70's and 80's.. best times ever..

[@stacyhackney6100]

Outstanding. I love his music.

[@erichernandez5659]

As the anvil of time keeps pounding away at our mortality. I think back to how I loved listening to this song when I was young. The passage of time has brought me both joy and regret. Memories of loved ones, now gone. Fun moments I wish to relive once more. Im so glad and grateful that Bruce Hornsby still is around and is able to bring joy to people's lives with this song.

[@denismogg2342]

Bruce! Absolutely stunning. No idea why...sat here listening to this...and i have tears in my eyes. Beautiful track, beautifully played... thank you.

[@claudehopper9813]

Songs like this only come along once in a great while . Bruce nailed it on " The way it is " .

[@pinoyboysandme7251]

So underrated. Amazing musician.

[@jonramsay6150]

Dear Bruce, I practiced and played this piano riff over and over growing up in my bedroom in a small town. You were, and are an inspiration. Thank you

[@jamesmccrory9876]

Piano begins, orchestra follows and magic begins. This video is not just a wonderful piece of art but a beautiful nostalgiac journey. Hats off to you master Hornsby, together with your Orchestra brings me true joy. Amazing

[@tommytorres]

Gorgeous. I also love his piano and arrangement of Bonnie Rait's "I can't make you love me". He didn't get a writer's credit on that song but I do believe his piano and voicing are a big part of what that song makes one feel.

[@shawnapeltier1476]

I was 9 years old..one of my favorite songs ever!!!!

[@user-rj5tn5kh9j]

I remember as a child going thru horrid abuse and sometimes this would come on the radio it was like heaven

[@anotherone-xp9ox]

i hope your world is better now

[@sammyo4962]

So glad you hung in there and can still focus on the positive! Take care my friend.

[@user-rj5tn5kh9j]

@@anotherone-xp9ox ty

[@user-rj5tn5kh9j]

@@sammyo4962 ty

[@bkzone8]

❤

[@suzianthony4928]

Im a piano player too since i was 4..i grew up in the 80s inspired by the music. Bruce Hornsby sir, I'm in love with your piano sounds thank you for coloring my life with this beauty..it's given me strength through so many seasons in life. God blessed you richly, forever may He be praised 🕊️🎵 👑✨🤍

[@kimwestwood8840]

I like that yes!!! May God be praised for many colorful blessings om our lives.

[@paulfabian7274]

Bruce Hornsby's first two albums are perfect for driving through the countryside on a crisp autumn day, with the hillsides covered in red, yellow and green, and the eagerness of youth calling you on. I did that many times in the 80s. Can't believe it's been so long.

[@robertruzitschka7154]

A timeless song and a beautiful, tasteful arrangement.

[@fuzzdad2]

My wife and I with our one year old daughter on my shoulders saw him perform SRO in Mannheim back in the late 80's when I was stationed in West Germany defending the border. Was a magical moment. As a fellow Virginian he's a treasure.

[@constantinhaller4391]

i live in mannheim sadly bad place now

[@hazzard8760]

Amazing how one single mans thoughts put into words and music can influence and have such a profound effect on peoples lives for years to come. Powerful stuff...

[@staceymcdaniel714]

One of my favorite songs. Thank you for this Bruce 💗

[@suhailski]

The world has changed so much since I first heard this song. It has been so full of surprises.