Introducing GEN Z Rapper to Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is! l Didn’t know...

[@greenpumpkin81]

Two words. Mandolin Rain. It's fire

[@richardgoddard37]

I concure

[@RoGueNavy]

Always gives me a huge lump in my throat. Even Pam Tillis' cover hits hard.

[@payleighsteele1540]

100% Mandolin Rain. Fantastic song!

[@andrewmerzke5482]

I agree with Mandolin Rain, but find both versions. He did one version on one of albums with The Range and he did one in an album with Ricky Skaggs. Same some, but different arrangements. Both are fantastic, but two completely different moods.

[@sahreeyurblu]

Yes

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

Bruce Hornsby said the following on June 16, 2021: "Reflecting on what would be Tupac Shakur’s 50th birthday today. Of all the different hip-hop and rap versions of “The Way It Is," and there have been many (notably E-40, Wyclef Jean, Akon and Polo G), "Changes" is my favorite. I liked the message, I like the groove, and it still resonates strongly today."

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Aww, so nice!!

[@susannedesruisseaux5242]

It is called stealing

[@TimedRevolver]

@@susannedesruisseaux5242 Bruce didn't care. He wanted the message spread however it could be.

[@mikeshoe74]

@@susannedesruisseaux5242 Not if you get permission from the artist, which I would be surprised if Tupac didn't. P Diddy didn't get permission from Sting for Every Breath You Take and wound up getting sued.

[@ShiftyGeeza]

I don't think he did, but the song was released after Tupac passed away and the label did run it by Bruce Hornsby before releasing it. I'm sure Bruce Hornsby mentioned in an interview that he receives royalties. In live concerts he even says "here's a song by Tupac".

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Bruce’s piano playing is the epitome of “tickling the ivory’s.” 👍🏾

[@tomcollens4621]

Ivories, man. Jeez!

[@BigTroyT]

That's because he didn't take lessons to learn to play the "right" way - and thank god for that! He learned to play on his own, however it felt natural to him, and his playing is beyond fantastic!

[@lengenco6763]

Bruce hornsby's first three albums were phenomenal. The messaging and the songs were absolutely incredible.

[@stevekile1919]

It has been noted that Bruce Hornsby plays the piano the correct way. They way he holds his hands and attacks the keys is perfect. 🎹

[@paulabarber5590]

You teach me something every day about myself. I was a gray haired 63 yr old music snob. Now I'm looking up Tupac lyrics

[@suzannah881]

As someone who spent 34 years spinning rock, pop, and Christian records live on air, I 100% agree that you guys doing reactions are the modern DJs! When I started in the 80s we still had to pop in an 8 track to play a commercial and our segues were sometimes nerve-racking as we had to blend the down ramp of a song on vinyl into the up ramp of the next song. Nothing was digital because it didn't exist yet. Your generation of DJs, artists, and producers has taken what used to make us nervous and turned it into an art form and it's so beautiful to see! Rappers have taken the art of sound and pushed it into the future in a way that I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. Thank you! Keep up the excellent work!

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

One of the most beautifully sung, played, and written songs of all time.

[@jamescutler8055]

The problem with most rap covers isn't the fact that they used someone's else's work to create, it is that they often didn't credit the original. Proper credit to the original shares the royalties if there are any and shows respect to the creator. Similar to reaction channels, show respect to the original content and you should be OK with the creator. Some are still assholes though, usually the label.

[@TheDivayenta]

💯 my main beef with rap, too. All these kids thought Tupac played the piano and wrote the music. I have the same beef with Zeppelin stealing from the old Blues masters and not crediting them.

[@jordangouveia1863]

Yeah well it ain't called gangsta rap just for show.

[@Angel268201]

This song is pure “Americana”! I still remember when it first came out.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

This is the song that INSPIRED Tupac's song. I remember when it first came out in the 80's on MTV and it was a massive hit.

[@AK00777]

YES! This is exactly what music is supposed to do, bring people together

[@stevehamilton8824]

Very talented guy and band. An excellent writer and just someone that made solid music. "Mandolin Rain" was another hit for Bruce. His staying power did not last long as far as radio hits went but the guy is still touring and making great music. Bruce was helped out to get a recording contract by Huey Lewis. The two became good friends and Huey pushed the record execs to check their demo out and they ended up getting signed.

[@xcellent-records]

Bruce Hornsby has a deep catalogue with many hit songs. Lots of his songs had social messaging and are worth reacting to. "Gonna Be Some Changes Made" (Home Depot Commercial), "Mandolin Rain", "The Valley Road", "Look Out Any Window", "Every Little Kiss", "Across The River", "Candy Mountain Road" ... Bruce Hornsby has written hit songs for other artists and/or played piano on hit songs for other artists like "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt and "The End Of The Innocence" by Don Henley.

[@joecarcione6636]

Hornsby played with the Grateful Dead from 1988 - 1995 (when Jerry Garcia passed)

[@parsleyqueen]

I loved this song when it came out. I heard Tupac's "Changes" just a year ago, and was thrilled to hear the beauty he had created.

[@kshay1882]

I think we should thank these 2 men for covering this. I love Tupac "Changes " and I had forgotten about Bruce Hornsby!! Awesome way to show some respect and remind us of the originals!!

[@philomenaa1939]

Most famos Piano intros of all times.

[@NO1AEROFAN]

Check out The End of an Innocense by him

[@samsonjpedroza]

FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS WHEN IT CAME OUT, I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE A HUGE HIT. TIMELESS CLASSIC WITH SUBSTANCE !!!

[@karlweir3198]

Great song and its nice to see some of the younger generations enjoying these great songs ❤

[@SouthernSummoners]

Agree 💯

[@ske1etor914]

Good point about all the borrowing in the music community.. i was shocked when i was watching a reaction to Nirvana the other day with the song about My Girl, Where Did You Sleep Last Night... never knew all the times i listened to it as a kid it was previously a blues song.

[@maryalbrecht5602]

It's amazing that an older generation of artists are still influencing younger generations. Music can be a universal language if we just listen and feel the words from all genres.

[@bkm2797]

It's always been that way, and will be!

[@gretch8928]

I'm Totally Emotional watching you & your young friend react to this heartbreakingly beautiful song. What you're saying about music, artists and culture--my heart is deeply touched. It's an anguish to so many of us that the promise of the Civil Rights era has not been realized yet. Thank you for sharing your insightful coversation.💖❤️💗❤️‍🔥

[@trottheblackdog]

I talk about this in my music theory class. It's an interesting chord progression that stood out in the late 80s. Then Tupac and Talent put their spin on it and made it fresh all over again.

[@noddyninetythree4771]

ha... look at that Simply Red "Holding Back the Years"... what an amazing track.

[@starlawilson9011]

You should try Living Colour Open Letter to a Landlord

[@jonnno243]

I am glad that you also saw how Bruce even played the piano as HE needed to. Thus the words of the song too. As THEY needed/need to be.

[@keifermark]

To see two people younger than me navigate a reaction to this is great. I have grand respect for Tupac, but I bought this album when it was new (Hornsby) and I’m a classical musician. His piano was next level in a popular release. And yes, his message. You’re right.

[@jasonyoung5905]

Mad applause to this reaction and speaking out about the generalizations of people. I’m 49, white male, grew up in highly mixed community and school and love people. As I’ve gotten older and experienced sudden health issues, I’ve gotten very sentimental. I feel love for the people I grew up with and the people I’m in contact with on the daily. I love your perspective and what seems like life philosophies. I don’t know how you were as a younger person but I love who you are now. These are things that can be discussed on your new channel.

[@karensilvera6694]

Hornsby hit #1 in Dec 1986 with this song.

[@shannonotoole3526]

BP you knocked me out. I have 2 sons and 3 grands. I am a boomer. I protested the Vietnam conflict did/do everything I can to leave a better world. But, I am generalized as a boomer and it is tiring! xoxoxoxoxo bless you

[@WoodsintheBurg94]

I got to see Bruce Hornsby & The Range at the UNO Lakefront arena on the Scenes From The Southside tour. Great concert.

[@rickcosman9670]

Someone once asked Dolly Parton how she felt about Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” being far more successful than when she did it herself. Her response was “ since I make a few dollars every time someone plays Whitney’s version, im just fine with her version being more successful”.

[@scapito]

Gotta check out his song Prairie Dog Town where he samples a famous rapper. Hornsby indulges in all genres.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

The bassist for: The Range [Joe Puerta] is, also, the lead vocalist ("other lead vocalist" 🙄🤪) and bassist for: AMBROSIA (and is, of course, a founding member of that, magnificent, band!). 🤘🤘 Give props!

[@alexbaker9256]

2Pac’s “Changes” was released posthumously- not sure if Bruce Hornsby sample was Pac’s or added after he died. Either way, it’s quite possibly the best-produced track in his catalog & “The Way It Is” remains a beautiful song as well. I enjoy your channel sir! :)

[@christinamann3640]

I really enjoyed your insights and analysis of this song and its impact and influence. Real food for thought.

[@aaronb.4830]

This is a song about us living in a fallen world, but we can be a light of hope. ❤

[@bowwowadmin]

got to see him play with the grateful dead. with Vince from the tubes.

[@shellefishgirl]

Great song. Songs like these are timeless. The words are true and the music is lovely.

[@JoelSpike]

80's and 90's was a great time in music!

[@Orange-Jumpsuit-Time]

No musical era can even come close to the 1960's, from the British invasion to Motown and American rock scene.

[@pjmurphy920]

@@Orange-Jumpsuit-Time Agree! The 1970s were up there, after the '60s. Happy to have been a teenager and 20-something during those decades. Best music, ever!!!

[@kristinemckee9279]

Absolute talent! One of my top performers for sure. Love everything he does.

[@1bigrowdy]

Some other covers that would blow you away Chicago covering Spencer Davis Group Im a Man.Santana covering the Zombies ,Shes Not There. Jimi Hendrix covering Bob Dylans, All Along the Watchtower

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

He's playing a Steinway. Sounds so good

[@GizmoJunk]

Look up Bruce Hornsby & Ricky Skaggs' blue-grass cover version of Superfreak, by Rick James.

[@jaythailandjay914]

You know me... from Thailand... I came across you because you see my music for the first time and to see your response because you are a musician as I am... now I see you open my music to your next generation... this is so beautiful to see... Amen my son...

[@TheClonemenot]

I was excited when this song came out because many people only learn through music and the truth needs to be told in every form. It seemed like a good step in the right direction. Still love it.

[@remyhocage9854]

Really glad you're connecting different versions & the evolution of songs. Shows that the values & messages are equally shared among different people & musical styles.

[@RoGueNavy]

He plays piano like no other. Check out some of his other stuff. I suggest "Old Valley Road", and "Mandolin Rain". That last one always puts a massive lump in my throat.

[@ZyggyZero]

I thought this was okay when it was new and I was a teen. But I was going rock/metal/goth back then. I have much greater appreciation for it today. I’m going to guess that Bruce was ok with Tupac (RIP, way too soon)using it. I have not heard him say otherwise. A more compassionate world starts within. It is possible. Peace ✌️ Edit: so dropping a suggest, while I have my preacher hat on. “(What’s so Funny About)Peace, Love, and Understanding” - by Elvis Costello and the Attractions

[@cog4life]

I hope you are doing the video. I can’t tell you how MUCH I love this song and watching Bruce playing the piano. 😊Thanks again! 😊

[@sinnlorna1331]

Thank you for Introducing Bruce et al to your world and reminding me how wonderful this band was.

[@christinamann3640]

I knew this song when it was new but I never noticed something. In the musical bridge, the *rhythm* of the piano is very similar to the *rhythm* of the flow of a rapper that one hears sometimes. Just imagine the notes as a human voice and you’ll see what I mean.

[@charlesburris6314]

I remember hearing "Changes" when it dropped and instantly recognizing the melody as Bruce's. The first thought after was the messaging, but with a slightly different but distinct perspective. Lastly, I remember wondering what made Tupac listen to "The Way It Is" that first time. Was it the melody first? Messaging? Whatever it was, he felt it and knew how to express it in his own perspective. Music is a universal language. It should be shared with everyone.

[@aura81295]

"Lastly, I remember wondering what made Tupac listen to "The Way It Is" that first time. Was it the melody first? Messaging?"

[@donaldleider7382]

This is why music history is so important!

[@Looneyintheboonies]

Hi BP! Bruce Hornsby is from right here where I live now in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Appalachia. What you have accomplished this time is getting me to go look up Tupac Shakur's music! I've got to hear what he did with this and how it influenced his song! Great reaction! 🎵💃🎸 PLEASE GIVE YOUR PRAYERS FOR APPALACHIAN VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE! THEY NEED YOU TO REMEMBER THEM TO GOD! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@waynegray1380]

Thank you for mentioning that. I live in western North Carolina And I have friends that were affected by the storm. I've seen the devastation first hand. Prayers for all those affected.

[@Looneyintheboonies]

@waynegray1380 My best friend's nieces were stuck, one in Boone and the other in Ashville. I haven't heard their status lately, whether or not they can get out to where supplies are, but several private organizations and individuals have been a Godsend for so many who have lost family members and were/are stranded with nothing, as I'm sure you know well. I'm in the mountains in Southwest VA, and I just quit emptying the rain gauge at a certain point and said, "It's rained a h*ll of a lot.." Thankfully, we didn't suffer any out of the ordinary damage here in my neck of the woods. God keep them all safe, fed, and warm, including the heroes and heroines flying the helicopters. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️❤️

[@waynegray1380]

@@Looneyintheboonies Praying for your friends nieces and all affected by this disaster.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

To be honest, Bruce & this song did reach all the demographics back then through MTV. That's why Tupac knew about it! That was one of the best & most impt things about MTV, it was really a society-wide thing, a cultural phenomenon that was a common touchstone for a wide variety of people. We heard music and artists that we would've never sought out on our own. That's why Gen X & some Millennials have such wide musical tastes & know everything that came out in the 80s (and some 70s), whether it was rap, rock, R&B, new wave, hair bands etc. Even if it wasn't your style, you'd at least been exposed to it and you had that in common with everyone else. Gen Xers can still get together, even people who wouldn't normally hang out or get along, and you better believe we could talk for hours about the music and the videos etc.

[@branmerr]

Gen X is the best!

[@KiltedHammer]

Bruce's concert at Pensacola Beach back in '87ish was a great time. I actually met two lifelong friends at that show.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Bruce Hornsby is my favorite person in Rock and Roll, for the way he is both on and off stage. I have seen him many times, both with is band The Range and with his "other" band, the Grateful Dead. He opened for The Dead, and after Keyboardist Brent Mydland passed, he came on board for about two years to help Vince Welnick fit in with the band. Hornsby had played in a Dead cover band in his teen years, and so was very familiar with their music. Bruce is an amazing person, and he is still active.

[@k17reactions]

I love it when you have the kid on. His reactions are usually very entertaining. Thanks for all you do!!!!

[@JBeck33]

Great song, great artist.

[@PMed]

We all learn. I’m on the other side of this. I’m very familiar with Bruce Hornsby and saw them live back in the day. I knew of Tupac, but didn’t know any his music. Now I’m listening to Changes and exploring other songs. Thanks!!!

[@korybeavers6528]

"Every artist is a cannibal and every poet a thief" Bono, U2

[@bkm2797]

Well then Bruce Hornsby is Both!

[@LennartWejdmark]

And Bono is a corporate funded poser

[@nonfyourbusiness187]

that bassline always gets me

[@ipaulosan]

So glad to hear your positive reactions and your positive perspective. When you break it all down life is all about perspectives and choices. The correct positive perspectives will naturally lead you to make positive choices. The opposite is true when you have a negative perspective or outlook, negative choices will usually follow. Choose wisely. So other songs with a great message are Elvis Presley's In The Getto, Harold Melvin and the Blue Note's featuring Teddy Pendergrass Wake Up Everybody, Love Train by the O'Jays, Isley, Jasper, Isley Caravan of Love, Band Aid Do They Know it's Christmas?, and Isley Brothers Harvest For The World, just to name a few.

[@mattblatchley2061]

loved your comment talking about there are issues in every community but we shouldn't generalize about everyone in each community...so true.

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

If you want to hear another great Bruce Hornsby and the Range hit, try "The Valley Road" from their 1988 album, Scenes from the Southside. "Mandolin Rain" from 1987 is a great tune also!

[@bkm2797]

Also "Every Little Kiss", "The Wild Frontier", "Down The Road Tonight". "The River Runs Low"!

[@_katie_]

When you post reactions and I jam with the music, I automatically add that music to my music. I definitely believe reactions are more about promoting the artist and you do a great job doing that.

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

🙌🏽

[@perfectq7206]

Reactors are advocates of the art form they look and listen to. I'd be honored if a reactor (especially Pegasus) hyped up my art production.

[@marianxavier8031]

Man i gotta get my cds out and listen to these giys again.

[@ciscoralmazora289]

Among piano players, Bruce Hornsby was distinctive for his country music foundation adorned with jazz flourishes. 😉

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Lovely conversation on the way we are the same. Same love. Thank you to both of you, young men ☮️💜✨✨

[@seantreme8772]

His boy was a helluva b-ball player for LSU!

[@meriannestoneback7436]

I absolutely love your take on America and how far we've come but that we still have growing to do. I really enjoy your reactions, thank you. ❤

[@timinglismusic6707]

I love how you differentiate between stealing and respecting. Sometimes it is just theft, but it's far outweighed by being influenced by artist that are respected. Great work, mate...

[@karensamuel1139]

BP thank you for introducing this young gentleman to this song! He's a fine one, so respectful and humble! Keep up the fine works 😊

[@joelliebler5690]

Bruce Hornsby and The Range reintroduced piano playing at its best back into American music fans.

[@bonya4585]

@Joel. Don’t forget Billy Joel, Elton John , Jackson Browne etc. Piano of some kind has been around since before Beethoven. Thank musicians.

[@joelliebler5690]

@ Back in the late 1980’s just about nobody were recording pop music accompanied by piano so that was why I was saying we hat Mr. Hornsby!

[@domramsey]

There is a world of difference in the talent and skill required to produce a piece of music like this and what's required to sample it, re-sequence it and talk over the top of it.

[@elyuw]

Different yes, but both are skills that people have learnt.

[@domramsey]

@@elyuw I guess you could think of rapping to a track you sampled as like painting by numbers. Sure, there's some amount of skill required to stay within the lines, but someone else has already done 99% of the work for you.

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

Great reaction. Better message. Well done lads.

[@kaychristensen4394]

One of the best songs of the '80s. I've had this LP all these years. 😎

[@dwilson21267]

The world needs more Bruce Hornsby's right now.

[@tonyherrera9329]

Great reaction/intro of this Bruce Hornsby classic and how it inspired Tupac so much to sample it and create his iteration, called "Changes." I enjoy your synopsis of what you're feeling listening to the OG again, Black Pegasus. Check out Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" and then Jimi Hendrix' rendition of the same song. Even Bob Dylan is rumored to have said: "That song is his now." And Bob Dylan has benefited handsomely ever since.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Love your intro to the kid and then your perfect explanation of how it ALL works. THANK YOU !

[@hoosiernationsindiana2085]

Released in 1986 he was letting us know we had changed, but there was still more to change. Then comes the late 90's and certain peeps who wanted to grift and we are right back where we started!!

[@chrissy240]

Love yalls reactions to this song Bruce's playing the piano was always sick,check out his other songe

[@shanegooding4839]

Bruce Hornsby said the use of his song in Changes made him a fan of 2Pac, who he found clever, profound and deep. He was pretty happy with the royalties checks too.

[@timcampbell5758]

Everyone should understand in music, there is no first. Artists inspire artists. It’s hypocritical to say that it’s limited to only one generation. The more you know the more you understand that’s it’s the same m, just in a different packaging. Great reaction BP!!!

[@_katie_]

Love @GFM179 reaction when the piano first starts…his smile says it all

[@chrishancock42]

At 12:00, wanted anyone/everyone to know…sampling is NOT stealing. It’s honoring!!! Thanks for sharing this awesome music on your platform. Bruce is now introduced to so many more music lovers! 🎶

[@geoffkn17]

Pegasus you are the man! So glad to see you teaching the younger generation the TRUTH.

[@thewhythouse]

Enjoyed your reaction to The Way It is - We just released a cover of this track - Video Up! - something to note on Bruce's song - The piano solos were improvised - one take! #lfg #thewayitis

[@jimbrown868]

I've always maintained that Hornsby plays the piano the way it SHOULD be played. It's a percussion instrument. Great reaction gentlemen.

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Agreed. People talk about recognizable/distinctive voices. But, I always know when it’s Bruce playing the piano. His playing is so distinctive as a pianist. ❤️

[@chelseahaley8350]

Yes!!! I love that u are taking my requests and showing them to other people! And poor Gabe! He's always tired and yawning from working night shift! He's one of my favorite guests! 🫶

[@eriklarson9137]

Yup. You are single handedly keeping the channel alive.

[@lordbiscuitpowerslam]

Check out the song with Tupac and Phil Collins called looking back at you in the rear view, there's a long version in video. That's the best one to look at. Such a good song and there's also one with Phil Collins and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony called home

[@destination22ful]

Great reaction. I like when you expose your friends and colleagues to music that is new to them. You also put things into context regarding the time the music was made and what we can take away from it today. Please react to “Inner City Blues” by Marvin Gaye, which is still relevant today. Again, thanks for your great reaction.

[@mlbw1966]

I've never heard the Tupac version of Bruce's copy. I LOVE THIS SONG IT WAS BIG IN THE 80S IT WAS THE DIFFERENCE IN PROVERTY AND YEPPYS

[@80sOGRE]

It would have been great to see them both on stage doing a duet version.

[@jenniferkasowicz9463]

Bruce is widely considered one of the best contemporary pianists. He also used to tour with the Grateful Dead! And the band is filled with incredible, well-known musicians. Thats how respected Bruce is/was. IMO, “Mandolin Rain” is his masterpiece. ✌️❤️

[@AmyHumphrey-h9c]

Love ur stylings and ur reactions, it’s nice to truly hear a reaction from a pro. I’ve learned a lot. Thank you.