The End Of The Innocence/ Song A/ Sun Bear Theme (Jarrett) - Bruce Hornsby

Number 2 in our presentation is “The End Of The Innocence” which Bruce and Don Henley co-wrote, co-produced and performed for Don’s third solo studio album of the same name in 1989. Also featured in this performance is Bruce’s first instrumental “Song A” and a piece from Keith Jarrett’s Sun Bear Concerts, untitled (at least as far as we know).

[@DrPerk5]

Bruce has such a rare, unique, and wonderful gift.

[@RobbyPedrica]

There's something special about a solo pianist in flight, especially one as tuneful and soulful as Bruce Hornsby. Just simple and beautiful.

[@billyidol2115]

I like how we just improvises on the fly. You can tell he just goes off into things he wants to do just immediately in his head. He expands so much on the feeling of the words and the song that we all thought was solely Don Henley's song.

[@marvsimpson1364]

Never heard Bruce’s rendition of this sublime masterpiece but his version is downright gorgeous

[@jenlambert1259]

God, that’s so stunningly beautiful. Your solo version brought me to tears. I just adore you. Your music moves me in ways no other artists can…you’ve touched my soul since I was a teenager in the early 80s. I guess that’s just the way it is. Thank you for so many years of musical magic.

[@MyeshaParris]

Great comment I feel the same way.

[@houtbay9]

You still look like a beautiful teenager 😘

[@johnnyroadcrew3841]

Its very powerful stuff .. .. ..

[@iainchesterman5474]

Takes you back to a better place that’s for sure ❤️

[@tinamarieedwards1234]

❤

[@jenniferlynnwyatt7149]

Sad, emotion filled song that brings to mind, leave takings, sad poems, rainy days and a cup of soothing hot tea. I love your music. Thank you, Bruce

[@tobiasstupeler1609]

His solo concerts are spiritual, life-changing events.

[@DogGoneDayz]

This song just sends me baaaaaack to childhood... When days were more innocent. Love this song, such a beauty.

[@saveourrivers]

Yes, love the imagery of "let your hair fall all around me."

[@bryanadams3]

Hello Kara thanks for your love and support ❤️ I Hope you are Good

[@celieboo]

I had the great pleasure of seeing him live at a small concert venue at an arts center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in March of 2018. I still don't remember how I learned of the concert. We aren't concert people. But i bought tickets for my husband, myself, and our son. I requested a day off from work amd we hopped in the car and drove 5 hours to Grand Rapids. Of course Bruce played all of the hits, but his version of this song stood out to me the most. I am sad that our son, who was only 2.5 years old at the time, won't remember that experience. There may have been about 500-700 people there. It was intimate and perfect. I am glad that we went to see this legendary artist.

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

There are great singers and great songwriters, but there’s only one Bruce Hornsby! - A truly extraordinary artist.

[@mojopin1122]

He’s the best. True treasure.

[@kinsmed]

If God truly loves me... the last thing I hear before I die... will be a Bruce Hornsby tune.

[@MyeshaParris]

❤ Amen!

[@musashimiyamoto586]

You don't need any god for that!

[@billyidol2115]

I'm hoping it's Mandolin Rain as I fade off to finally go home

[@johnnyroadcrew3841]

​@@billyidol2115Back to carbon .. .. ..

[@billyidol2115]

@@johnnyroadcrew3841 yeah. That too. 😁🫡

[@bs4u]

I am pretty sure I have bought every single live recording Bruce has released. This is a prime example of why this is so.

[@mr1pearl]

How do you not love this song 🙏

[@kathyrichardson8462]

Could listen to Bruce Hornsby riff all day. Thanks so much!

[@infour44]

Fabulous! Such a sense of key, tonality and phrasing.

[@mikehoff2593]

Bruce, thank you for being not only a part of my childhood,but now my daughters love you at 13. Your music will live forever.

[@sherrythomas3028]

This is one of my top 5 favorite songs.

[@steveharry9045]

I always enjoy what you share on here but I never got the chance to say Hello 👋

[@Dylan266]

I do love this song so much ! And so much memories…

[@lindataylor8534]

Majestic! Love his piano playing!

[@JOANGAUDI]

Incredible version, few pianists are capable of making variations and changes of tone as Bruce does, it has reached such a high level that it makes you immerse yourself in the constellation of magical stars that he creates for all of us. Thanks for so much talent. A hug from Barcelona🌺

[@jonmikelaguirre71]

Loving memories come to my mind when listening this beautiful song

[@DJDTHEMIDWESTMIXUR]

Love this song!

[@jimmyfarrell8141]

Ok.. I'm out of country, but I have songs on my phone.. I'm in a not so good place at the moment.. This song, and Bruce keeps me in the fight.. Thanks kid.. :-)

[@MyeshaParris]

❤ Right on!

[@427SuperSnake1]

One of the greatest piano players of all time.

[@sclarinet127]

I saw him in concert almost a couple months ago...was waiting for that moment for almost an entire year. He did not disappoint. He never does. His music soothes me in a way that even I can't explain. Hoping to see him with his band at some point. Thank you Bruce. Your music is simply magnificent.

[@Elodie830]

Where did he perform?

[@sclarinet127]

@@Elodie830 The Parker in Fort Lauderdale. Almost a year now.

[@briandresser2478]

What your watching and listening to is musical perfection. But im reluctant to even say musical cause its much deeper than that. We as people recognize the heart and the soul smiles. For real. And yes pain can be overwhelming but life is so beautiful.

[@Blodyn1971]

One of my absolute favourites ❤

[@franklewis5905]

Dude I never knew! Love this song man oh man. Brings tears to my eyes every time

[@DaveCombs-hu8du]

This is actually one of the greatest pieces ever performed, in my opinion.

[@rayzor8268]

Circus on the Moon ranks way up there on high

[@mindheartsoul1219]

Until he ran his mouth about president trump where it was not needed Just to signal his allegiance to lucifer. Big disappointment for me, genius talent. taling a fall. I was adoring the song right up until he threw in his little dig And I couldn't listen anymore

[@ellavaderknows]

You know, I started at the first Bruce Hornsby concert in the 80's and then came forward, going through the years in reverse, totally expecting for his quality and accuracy to drop off as he got older, as it would with any of us, but I found the opposite to be true. Bruce's most recent concerts hit me with the most "wow" moments. He's an interesting cat.

[@augustmozart1055]

Love how he goes into these journeys and just just takes it to levels that are magical. One of the greats man!

[@davidmclachlanmusic]

Loved the Henley version...this takes it to a whole new place...brilliant

[@steviegalloway8124]

Bruce has written so many beautiful songs and how can you have a favourite, music that literally touches your soul...Mr Hornsby I salute you...

[@HeldByTrees]

I’m not a minute in and I’ve got tears in my eyes

[@DHCmusic10]

same here

[@kym-bid-bidstrup3623]

Thank God for Bruce Hornsby.

[@grandadsfishingboat7455]

I could listen for the rest of my life…

[@themusicjournalbrazil2302]

Genius! Great! Best wishes from Brazil!

[@shauncougar9752]

One of the best songs ever written

[@leighgoldstein3119]

Bruce is a real artist. He's been true to his music from day one. And his love of the audience and of his craft is unparalleled. I've always loved Bruce Hornsby, and appreciate his amazing creative songwriting.

[@carolcantrell4311]

How beautiful, love that song. And he nailed it of corse..well done♥️

[@billyidol2115]

He just brings so much more feeling, a different kind of feeling. Yes Don's version is quite good. But with Bruce, you get immersed into what he was really writing about I feel. Bruce breaks it down even further for you. That's why he's a legend. Can't wait to see him in Fort Lauderdale

[@charleshgreen23]

Saw him in Lauderdale; he did indeed deliver. What a great artist, also a great performer with great sense of humor.

[@catmom11]

I didn't realize you co-wrote this song! This is one of my all time favorites alongside "The Way It Is"! Thank you for sharing your gifts!!

[@BellyButton3004]

Same here, but you can really hear it. I kicked myself when I learned this!

[@rattar7640]

I've always preferred his version

[@norriedrever6854]

There’s a great version online of Bruce & Don Henley performing the song together.

[@UNC1336]

💗. Could listen to his music with piano for hours. Never knew too much of him except music that was played on radio, which makes me sad, i missed out on something really good. I am really enjoying reconnecting to the best of music in my life. Thank you.💗

[@mdfens3000]

This brings me back to being 11 years old on the top of the world in my hometown.

[@dontresssalter]

Beautiful Just Beautiful 😍🤩🥰

[@gregglockhart9551]

I love this song! I love all your music Bruce. Your piano playing,your lyrics,your voice. Wishing you all the best!

[@CINIMA]

12 minutes of chills. Beautiful.

[@patedwards932]

Bruce, thanks for sharing your gift with us. Bless you

[@virginiabailey1874]

Such a deeply heartfelt performance of a beautiful song

[@ReedGratz]

Groovy, as always Bruce. I've passed your musical sanity on to my children and friends. Thank you, my friend.

[@silentsound2000]

I had the pleasure of seeing him live in Glasgow, Scotland (I'm in Edinburgh). An absolute treasure...

[@frankboelens7168]

It's incredible how mr. Hornsby keeps his enormous amount of musical knowledge and improvisation so close to the heart.... I don't know many who can do that.

[@pauldavis1943]

Just Bruce and a piano.....perfection

[@julieheinemann7654]

Listening to this divine masterpiece from heaven played by this amazingly gifted man touches my soul every time I hear it. Thank you, Bruce. ❤

[@nathanhan2089]

Bruce has been under rated most of his career....he's not only a gifted singer-songwriter, but he's a fantastic jazz pianist as well....please have a listen to his collaboration album with Marian McPartland "Piano Jazz - Steely Dan"

[@stevencochran5301]

A flawless performance, even upon his broken hand.

[@creev80]

Beautiful. Just so beautiful ❤️..

[@chrisa1965]

I've been listening to you for most of my adult life. Don't recall your core sound changing much. The world shifts and changes around us, but some things remain the same. Grounded, straight and true. 🙂👍

[@billymcewen4680]

Fantastic, changes every time you play it! Love it.

[@Stonecrow25]

Love the versions off his live album with Steve Kimock on guitar. Stellar

[@HorstAlex]

Heavenly ❤

[@jcarc5701]

Bruce throws the audience a bone. "We'll play it just like the record" :)

[@NeonTamburinRecords]

how much wisdom, how much beauty, how much humanity. Everyone who has ears to hear, everyone who can (still) love: keep giving again and again!

[@davidhoxit4274]

Thank you for sharing so many great songs! You have inspired me and filled my heart and soul with the power of music!

[@EverybodyBurts]

I will never grow tired of this.

[@LuckyInLondon]

He performed a solo show at Southbank Centre in London UK, and it was such an amazing performance and treat. I never knew how insanely talented Bruce is. I mean insanely fast on the keys! I lived 25 miles south of Bruce's home and over those 18 years, I never had the time to ever see him perform (raising daughter and working). But I move to London in 2022 and amazingly, I'm just 7 rows away from the best show of my life. Thank you Bruce. You really inspired me to no end and made my year. Please return some time again. 💕

[@feering99]

Just picked this piece up, my two favourite improvisation pianists rolled into one performance. Bruce and Keith duetting would be an amazing listen.

[@rogerchandlertikky123]

Absolutely lyrically beautiful

[@Skier10]

Don Henley

[@diane5908]

So lucky I have seen Bruce in concert. He plays so beautifully it is emotional in a good way 💖

[@jeremyburnum8604]

What a blessing to see this live! Bruce you are a wonderful exploring creative human!

[@supiido]

simplement magnifique

[@daianaguevara6912]

Es lo más hermoso que escuché en toda mi vida. Muchas gracias Bruce. 😍😍😍😍

[@dianeburke1713]

Bruce you are the best of all musicians. Every song is moving, heart opening. You make it look so fun to play a piano

[@munnamunshi]

Fan from day one.

[@user-bn1qz7te9x]

Such talent and a pureness that never gets old… Forever a fan…

[@ericsfreshfishmarket5560]

From the moment those keys echoed through my speakers and your perfectly honest voice wafted with them , the tears welled up inside and I had to stop and let its beauty wash my soul like this song always has ... thank you!

[@EGWebber]

Beautiful

[@JochenVogel]

Wunderschön! I cherish the moments when small pieces of Your profound influence pop up in my own playing. Thank You for everything, Bruce Hornsby!

[@philball4451]

You are the best Bruce. Your music touches my soul and brings back many fond memories.

[@jeffboone3964]

You still got the vibe Bruce thx for your music and the memories

[@ango5519]

Very beautiful! I didn't now this songwriter. A friend of mine sent this video to me this morning. He's wonderful. Beautiful lyrics and music, beautiful voice too. Listening to him makes good to your heart. Thank you very much.

[@LaDaDaDa100]

This is beautiful.

[@musashimiyamoto586]

Music is probably the only good thing man has ever introduced into the world. So beautiful you could cry.

[@stuarttooms2107]

Brought me to tears. Love you bro

[@deborahsteele7427]

" Bruce, you're truly gifted, indeed" ... "Many Cheerful Thanks, for the music memories throughput the years!" ... Blessings always, your heart friend, & music fan, Ms. Deborah Steele - 1/07/22

[@LandOfGold55]

Powerful and moving. Wonderful, wonderful performance. Thank you so much!

[@BellyButton3004]

TEotI sound gives me goosebumps every time... Beautiful version here.

[@markmasse05]

He floats in and out of the song...the listener gets lost.....you hear hints of his songs then he magically floats back into the song he started as you wake from your dream....I have seen him kive twice it is time to go again!

[@mayumin.t]

I love this song❤️

[@richardtrumpeter13]

5 Star Awesome 👌.

[@andrewzaborney1246]

Brings me back to middle school years. Mid 1980's...and on. Thank you for your music, Sir.

[@kimberlymccullough71]

Bruce I've loved you since high school. This song takes me to a place everytime I hear it. Thank you for the warm caress, and free release through a life of pain. This song still gives me hope of unconditional love one day❤❤❤❤❤

[@justshowit99]

The Sun Bear section is taken from the Kyoto leg of the Sun Bear tour, performed November 8, 1976.

[@yankeeairpirate77]

A song for the ages….

[@billyidol2115]

I kick myself to this day and forever. Bruce was coming solo on tour last year 2023; and he was coming just up the road from me a few miles at a nice little thousand seat theater. Maybe even half of that. And I never heard about it or found out in time, obviously it was going to sell out fast, and I thought about going down there and standing there and looking for a way to get in, but I didn't do it. I just kick myself every time I think I've never seen this guy and I don't know how many more years he's got to go out and do this. I sure wish to hell he would get his band together and make one last nice large theater or small Arena tour. 😢 The library and the legendary music is just off the charts. But it would be nice to see the whole band. And I'm just pissed off so bad that I didn't get down there to see him even with just the piano and whatever else electronic devices he would run to give it a little thickness. 😢

[@danosdaniilidis9605]

I didn't know that you co-wrote this wonderful song! What a wonderful, unique artist that you are Bruce!

[@carolwettwer6078]

Awesome x

[@steveharry9045]

I always enjoy what you share on here but I never got the chance to say Hello 👋

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

Man! So Moving. What a talent. Simply one of the best. Impressive

[@bradellebrecht5507]

Bruce is awesome and is a huge inspiration to me in my own musical endeavors! :)

[@MyeshaParris]

❤same....I'm going to learn to play piano.

[@ScottlovesCarol]

We have seen Bruce when he was young and he was the talk of the town, my wife gave him flowers that he placed on his piano at the arie crown, and have seen him with the dead and multiple times on his own, he has never seized to amazed us. May we all be allowed to hear that incredible tone for our lives are changed every time we hear it.