First Time Watching | Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is (TOTP 1986) Reaction

[@butkusfan23]

Everyone remembers the line “that’s just the way it is, some things will never change.” But they forget the most important part- the line that follows- “ahhh, but don’t you believe them.”

[@P1Looper]

Yup, spot on. I don’t believe them. 🙌❤️

[@woodyheywood8792]

never have...never will

[@sendmedoge8939]

GOD-DAMNED RIGHT!

[@andrewcrowder4958]

💯

[@mariaarmagnague3482]

Yeresss!! This it’s a message more important!! From Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@joelanderos23]

end of the innocence by don henley has bruce playing the piano throughout the song. you know it's bruce.

[@deanm375]

I NEVER knew that! Crap learned something new in 2024.

[@kirkdarling4120]

It's also Bruce playing the wonderful piano on Bonnie Rait's "I Can't Make You Love Me."

[@LadyTmuzikal1]

One of my all time favorite songs PERIOD💯👑

[@rayfaircloth8253]

TOTP - Top of the Pops - British TV show

[@kirkdarling4120]

I only learned a few weeks ago that Bruce was the piano on Bonnie Rait's "I Can't Make You Love Me." I'd always loved that piano and had never connected it to Bruce Hornsby.

[@Pstanich]

You can see the joy in his face ❤❤

[@Linda-y9h]

Makes me cry for how long we've been fighting this fight. Love this song of constant hope. ❤

[@seelenwinter6662]

some things will never change...

[@99thJediWarrior]

Tupac knew what he was doing when he sampled this song.

[@MikeHart72]

Correction…..Bruce knew what he was doing. Tupac stole his work

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

@@MikeHart72he didn’t “steal”anything. They had mutual respect for each other. Each of their songs are two sides of the same coin. Hornsby himself nodded him and I think once called his song a Tupac song.

[@jamespielou9591]

@@L3x4Pr0ne No, he didn't steal it, just like so many hip hop artists, they borrow them because...

[@phyllistreadway3208]

Sorry but Tupac stole it

[@amberpaigejames9054]

Tupac's version is great, but this is the OG! I love both songs! They have the same message for us. ... I love your reaction, too! Thank you 💙

[@lepetitoiseau]

Bruce Hornsby left an indelible mark on the West Coast sound of the 1980s in California. A composer, musician and singer, Bruce Hornsby is equally at home in jazz, rock, funk, classical music and blues, and is also a seasoned and acclaimed bluegrass musician. He also played with the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia, before making a name for himself on the silver screen, in the film "World's Greatest Dad", with Robin Williams, or Backdraft. The song was sampled by Tupac on the track "Changes" ft Talent released in 98. Thanks and Happy New Year !!!!!

[@Deguello23]

My first apartment was just across a creek and a street from an auditorium. The night I moved in, there was a music festival going on in the park on front of that auditorium, and when I went out on my back porch Bruce Hornsby was playing this song, and I could hear it very clearly. It wasn't my thing at the time as a punk rock kid, but I stayed out there for the rest of the concert. He was fantastic. On theme: That apartment was a decent-sized 2/2 and cost me $365 a month in 1989. It now goes for $1700, with no significant upgrades. The cost of it quadrupled, but minimum wage has barely doubled in that time, and that was a complex marketed to freshman college kids with those jobs. We all had roommates. It's not like that now.

[@TeezMcGee]

I was just talking about that with someone on how the housing market doesn’t match how much ppl are making these days, it’s ridiculous smh

[@danpatmac]

This song was a monster hit at the time, try Mandolin Rain... its another of his bangers

[@TeezMcGee]

Appreciate that 🙌 I’ll check it out

[@ruthlafler5622]

It's sad that a song like this, with two piano solos, would never be allowed today.

[@richardkarram3122]

I dont think there is another piano player that makes playing piano look so easy, as Joe Dirt would say daaaaang 😂😊

[@xScooterAZx]

Oh! I LOVE THIS SONG!! I could listen to Bruce play piano all day long. :}

[@kevinfitzpatrick2743]

I highly highly recommend his live show. If you love great piano, song, and performance you will never forget this man’s talent.

[@missgmoma]

Bruce is definitely talented , shows music has no borders with the fact that Tupac sampled this. Kinda like when artists from two different genres collaborate & it works out perfectly ❤

[@bobschenkel7921]

Bruce Hornsby, a native of Williamsburg, Virginia, is my all time favorite person in Rock and Roll, and a great musician, songwriter and human being. No wonder the Good Ol' Grateful Dead wanted him to play with them for a couple of years in the early 1990's. Had the pleasure of seeing him play live on many occasions, both with The Range, and when he played with The Dead, and he was always the same, FANTASTIC. Thanks Teez, hope you enjoyed it, sounds like you did.

[@michaelbruin8972]

Yeah he helped ease Vince into Brent's spot. A legend.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Exactly. Didn't really work though. Sorry Vince.@@michaelbruin8972

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

Hornsby has so many great qualities. -killer piano skills - they’re often identifiably bright in nature. -crystal clear voice, very full -amazing lyricist -almost effortless ability to put them together.

[@hootyhaha]

80s Pop and New Wave rock always samples so well with hip hop then and now.

[@DavidMohr-d7z]

This man plays the piano like he is on fire words cannot express how much I love this song 🙂

[@jenniferfoster1692]

TOTP stands for Top of the Pops, a live music show in the UK. All the hugest stars played on there like the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Supremes...really just every great artist. Started in 1964 & was still big until around 2006! Something like American Bandstand, Soul Train or The Midnight Special we used to have in the US.

[@brianpalay2]

Even though there is nothing live about the performance except the visual miming. It's the studio track. Weird how they make artists do that.

[@xScooterAZx]

I could listen to Bruce's playing all day.

[@russellbywater4648]

A fine reaction to a fine song written and played by a fine man. Thank you. Elton John said Bruce Hornsby was the most naturally talented pianist he had ever met. There you are. It's just the way it is.

[@Trac489]

Bruce is really talented. (TOTP) is top of the pops.

[@tonyherrera9329]

Top of the Pops is a program on the BBC Television which features musical artists.

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

@@tonyherrera9329 my Dutch family watched this show on their tv as well.

[@abrahampresence8297]

This video is beter than the one they usually play. I never knew about this video.

[@dylanmoore2335]

Love that you noticed the low end. Such a classic. My man. Thank you for your reaction.

[@gordonfreligh1182]

After the Grateful Dead's keyboardist died he toured with them for a couple tours and was fantastic. He excelled at improvising

[@danevans5823]

You only would hope that more people of ignorance would take this song to heart as Bruce intended it.He is a magnificent story teller and awesome on the piano as well

[@Steve-cm2ys]

Afrostraighteners especially need to take it to heart considering no other group of people on earth are nearly as racial/racist as them.

[@karensamuel1139]

Yes, that boy can play! Beautiful reaction man! 😊

[@Beerglass1980]

Love this generation reacting to music that meant something. Thank you 👍

[@ponesm5124]

Bruce is brilliant!!!!

[@kalidguatam5418]

It was one of the Biggest hit in 86’ people forget that. Hit songs made mainstream hit samples for rappers to eat. Plus it had a powerful message on the behalf of the oppressed in America while there was apartheid in South Africa.

[@david-j1r9m]

One of the best songs ever penned and what a talent!

[@simplecarnivore]

Amazes me that black culture has been so ingrained in one style of music that they missed decades of great music like this..

[@tsak912]

I guess you don’t know many black people? Culture isn’t what “they” push on the people, it’s the people.

[@simplecarnivore]

@@tsak912 I know plenty

[@tsak912]

@@simplecarnivoreexpand your circle or, your idea of “black culture”.

[@simplecarnivore]

@@tsak912My circle has been expanded for over 50 years bro..You just don't get it do you.

[@tsak912]

@@simplecarnivoreno, I get it. You think that black culture is a monolith. You make the same mistake that most people make, thinking that what you think see is the only reality.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This was a really huge hit, on MTV 24/7. No doubt Tupac saw it on MTV or heard it on the radio, everyone knew it back then. Bruce Hornsby is very well known for his piano skills, he has a recognizable sound to his playing that you know right away if he's playing on a record for another artist. Glad you liked it!

[@onsesejoo2605]

TOTP was a Tv show in the UK from 1964 to 2006. Each show featured new entries to Top 40, highest climbers on the chart and the number one. Number one was the only one to be able to be featured on consecutive week(s).

[@UncleBuckRodgers]

Top Of The Pops

[@bbollig9288]

Top of the Pops (TOTP) is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and broadcast weekly between 1 January 1964 and 30 July 2006.

[@jimmcintyre7754]

Great reaction Teez. Your audio and your placement of the big video format behind you is so much better than most reactors. Good job.

[@vickiroman189]

Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Rainbow Music Hall in Denver, Sept. 11, 1986. One of my most memorable concert experiences.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Saw Bruce Hornsby @ the Fillmore; he was SO good. Check him out playing with Bonnie Raitt doing "I Can't Make You Love Me."

[@fabjen1961]

Dude you wear your feelings about music and I love it.

[@davidcoulter5629]

He used to be the touring keyboard for The Grateful Dead

[@MadMax-pu1kj]

TOTP = "Top of the Pops", a popular TV program that features the latest artists and the latest hits.

[@mikelind8607]

Bruce went on to play with the Grateful Dead for a period of time after their key board player passed away. He played piano and the accordion as well with the Dead.

[@stevenmonte7397]

Now you have to do Debarge - Stay With Me.... You'll get it once you react to it. Another MAJOR sample....

[@moalleboanne]

I love your reaction on this clip ... I have the same one ... Love this song .

[@erikjarman6603]

Bruce is very talented. We love him

[@runty312]

Love this song. Love to watch him play piano.❤

[@rwilson7197]

Great song. Yes, he can really play that piano! ❤

[@jasonhughes3152]

Much Love for this one! 2pac sample went so hard with me too.

[@tnolddawg]

I hadn't watched video of Hornsby performing in years, but seeing a few reactions recently where different reactions recognized the song from Tupac I am struck by how much of his style is seen when Alicia Keys is on piano...you can tell that she was also inspired by this man and strives to bring that same energy and groove to her play

[@davidw7]

Wow ... never saw this live version. Most times it is the video....Thanks.

[@woodyheywood8792]

Excellent reaction!

[@katboss4886]

Best live concert I ever saw when I lived in FL. Doubt they would be welcome now with his message

[@janna2245]

He was the keyboardist for the Grateful Dead

[@fuzzdad2]

Saw him in Germany back in the late 80's when I was stationed there because he was a local Virginia kid and had seen him earlier in his career. He saw racism up close and a lot of his songs are about the need for social change. Elton John once commented Bruce was the best pianist he ever heard. Hornsby also spent several years with the Grateful dead after Garcia died as their keyboard player. We'll know and respected in the industry and has never forgotten his Virgina roots.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 1980's and five white dudes calling out Racism ! 🇨🇦

[@partridgefamilybus2021]

Great video, great choice. Love both versions!

[@johnroberts5637]

Great reaction, Teez. This has long been a favorite of mine. Another song that will have you smiling with recognition from the opening bars is "Woman to Woman," by Joe Cocker, one that has been sampled numerous times by numerous artists. Keep the goodies coming!

[@blw957]

Bands in the day had to prove themselves on their skill, no auto tuning or computer generated music here.....

[@abrahampresence8297]

I have seen another video, but it is the first time i've seen this video. Never knew this video existed.

[@babylonsister118]

So, not only is Bruce Hornsby incredible, but just another reason why Tupac was a true GOAT! For him to choose this track was just impeccable! Great reaction!

[@joelanderos23]

totp = top of the pops. an european song contest.

[@jrdlabs]

T.O.T.P. is "Top of the Pops", a long running TV show from England featuring....well...the top of the pops.

[@paulgtarist]

The acronym is Top Of The Pops. A British music TV show.

[@mariaarmagnague3482]

Hi from Argentinaaa!! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@Ms.T-s9s]

Ayee this song I grew up listening to that song he's a bad boy I'm telling you

[@TheDivayenta]

Check out the words! Just as important as Tupac’s. ❤

[@karenj3611]

You’re right on so many levels, yes that boy can play! Not a better pianist out there, and yes Tupac did a little more than just “sample” this song, he pretty much did a cover of it

[@MikeHart72]

The proper word is …stole

[@karenj3611]

@@MikeHart72 yeah, I guess you could say that

[@R.POWELL]

Bruce said he got paid VERY well when Tupac recorded it. 👍🏻🌼💛

[@suecook1326]

I heard Bruce got zero credit for it. Later Bruce introduced himself as a songwriter for Tupac. That's why none of these reactors had a clue where the song originated. Black Pegasus was astonished that Tupac's song didn't lead him back to Bruce when he heard it.

[@R.POWELL]

@@suecook1326 I hear ya. I'm gonna re- check that info again. I thought he (Bruce) got paid well therefore he wasn't pushed as the original writer. 🌼

[@rhodaj4215]

Hi 👋 Teez, 😂 I see you pulled another one out of your time capsule, haven’t heard this throw back in ages , beautiful piano 🎹 music 🎼, hope you had a good New Year 🎉 look forward to hearing all about your new year resolutions 😂❤

[@TeezMcGee]

Time Machine vibes 😂😂😂 I’ll be live on twitch soon😉

[@Ms.T-s9s]

Exactly that's why he had to get permission to use it it was a hit that's going to last for decades 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷💯

[@dylanmoore2335]

If you haven't yet, react to "Mandolin Rain", by Hornsby. I think you'd dig it.

[@kaybear1972]

Your reaction is great!!!

[@deborahpaley21]

You mean TOTP? It's the name of the show Top of the Pops.

[@janiemarshall7928]

Takes me back nephew 🖤🖤🖤

[@FTFLCY]

Ha! The gormless British teenagers talking behind! TOTP ("Top Of The Pops" - weekly BBC show that ran for decades. Had a massive audience back then) was mimed back at this time. As time went on, more acts did it live.

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

I had such a crush on Bruce growing up oh my God 1986 the way it is mandolin rain oh my God Valley Road every little kid oh my gosh❤

[@ruthlafler5622]

Thanks for recognizing that what Tupac did was not just a sample. In later years Bruce would introduce this song by saying it was "a Tupac song."

[@dang2226]

One of the best Pianists ever!❤

[@Ms.T-s9s]

What amazed me yall love the music we use to listen to back in tha day I hadto tell my young coworker girl we been heard this before they mixed it with the music we use to listen to but they remixed it new- news use it to make there rappers then when they @ss get sued then they'll kno better Tupac new exactly what he was doing 🙏🏾🔥🔥🤨💯😅

[@michelejohnson8585]

TOTP was a program called Top Of The Pops

[@robertwoods3750]

i like the word "sample" , as compared to cultural appropriation .

[@jowsmith1904]

its amazing ,men can create a piano and learn to play it magnificentally,the same men can create a bomb and drop it on another human, that stupefies me......

[@stevensmith204]

ITs called the original with no contribution from Tupak

[@michaelrohan443]

Song has a great anti-racism message. The key line after people say “That’s just the way it is…” in the chorus - He says “but don’t you believe them.”

[@TeezMcGee]

Love that 🔥🔥🔥

[@partridgefamilybus2021]

He's quoting the mean guy. Listen to the lyrics.

[@yinzer]

The vast majority of people believe in equal rights for all.

[@BobSiefken]

His album "Hot House" is a favorite.

[@benjaminpass7958]

After Tupac passed they found his song and presented it to Bruce Hornsby. He really liked it. It had the same story and he gave his permission to release it.

[@SunTingWong]

🤣🤣🤣 Back in good old 1985 🤣🤣🤣

[@geoffdillon]

Those soaring piano solos will never leave me. The band probably had an easy night when this was being recorded though - TOTP was lip-synched (and finger synched!) in those days.

[@MrGlastar1]

RAPPERS RIPPED OFF EVERYTHING! ;)

[@cayleyturner3556]

Good morning Teez ❤️.

[@TeezMcGee]

☺️☺️☺️❤️

[@kaychristensen4394]

Have had this LP since it debuted ❤❤❤ Check out "Long Valley Road" by BH&TR. It eas the way it was...😢

[@Neilxtc]

Mandolin Rain… one of my favorite songs of ALL TIME. Check it out.

[@skinwalker_]

Tupac didn’t sample he the first person to take a song and merge it into a new song. Tupac just did a great job too on this.

[@JB-Deadskins]

Top of the Pops is an English TV show

[@DavidMerles-n2h]

check out bruce on across the river featuring jerry garcia on guitar

[@kalidguatam5418]

Not only that it was a Big Hit!

[@Reverend-Rodger]

The down message holds no weight, it's all about the upward momentum.

[@wendymcdermott6586]

How many more bullshitters are going to play this classic and suddenly "realise TUPAC" did this. THIS BS is getting tedious.