The Rembrandts - Just the Way It Is, Baby - 9/20/2019 - Paste Studio NYC - New York, NY

[@in2livinit]

This song should have been a monster hit, Instead another victim of poor label promotion. It's beautifully written, melancholy, lyrics that speak profound, deep, emotive, and yet somehow upbeat and hopeful. Timeless. The Friends song is a friendly TV jingle, this one ...Beautiful Genius.

[@danmccarthy4700]

I love how the song resolves itself by going to major chords for the last chorus until the end... like, "that's just the way it is- and it's OK.".

[@MrGL1973]

Look at the artists who were big in 1991 when this song came out. The ones that were dominating the charts sucked the air out of the room for the other artists who were just starting out like The Rembrandts.

[@rtogurl]

Awesome tune

[@pokerfraudalert]

Agree. This was much a better song than “I’ll Be There For You”, but one had the publicity of a hit TV show, and the other didn’t.

[@iagree5313]

A I

[@andyinoregon]

Those Lennon/McCartney vocal harmonies are perfection. This is so impressive for a 4-piece group playing live.

[@cowsongs]

I don't think these are Lennon/McCartney vocals at all. These guys are using a very low harmony line sometimes, and other times they sing in unison an octave apart. In fact, they sound a lot like Squeeze rather than the Beatles.

[@andyinoregon]

@@cowsongs Squeeze is a good comparison, but their vocal blend in the verses made me think of John and Paul's in "This Boy."

[@eternal1blue]

I was thinking of split enz that's just me

[@Shai8212]

This is one of my favorite songs❤❤❤

[@ashworthwiltshire7446]

It’s nice to see The Rembrandts are back together. These acoustic treatments are proof of their solid songwriting and performance skills.

[@purpleschmurple4384]

Sublime! I've always loved this song, especially the riffs towards the end of the song. They did not disappoint. The cheeky smiles were a bonus. Thanks for the upload. ❤

[@amosroger323]

Every single time I went to see The Rembrandt's, I got to hang out with Danny & Phil afterwards for a drink or two.This was always my favorite song of theirs.

[@danalexander2149]

“The circle is now complete. When you left me, I was but the learner. Now I am the master.” - Rembrandts (“That’s Just The Way It Is Baby”)

[@BojanLibra]

Song from my teenage time, I had all cassette with this song

[@denadear]

Remember when you could get the cassettes with just the single on them?

[@katagirl4653]

So did I.

[@davidragland6161]

One of the best guitar solos ever.

[@tommystracks7447]

You are absolutely correct, sir.

[@kamfan80]

Just as good as the first time hearing in 1990! Don't change a thing, gents. 💯🇦🇺♥️🇦🇺💯

[@Steve44036]

Forgot about this song for 15 years til I heard it the other day while shopping at a big box top home improvement store. Excellent Acoustic version!

[@beebano8158]

This happened to me yesterday.

[@kittenthekittycat3987]

You guys still sound wonderful xxx Absolutely love this song xxx

[@kimgauthier4309]

Excellent live version! I notice some people the older they get their voices change, but this sounds just like it’s playing on the radio. I love it! Such a nostalgic song! Tyty

[@meetmytekkers7557]

this band was definitely the underdog...great song and great band

[@katherineforbes6914]

WA 6 p1xychxjjh I jfif9

[@beatleme2]

it was as it was, and as it was, it was as it was

[@CharlesStarlon]

One of my favorite guitar solos ever. Perfect.

[@ronnieminder]

Man that was beautiful! The harmonies, the solo, the chorus, everything. Takes me back to my childhood, always waiting for the video to play on TV ♥

[@Budigbookkeeping]

God those double stops at the end are so delicious!!

[@Theistliecatcher]

One of the best songs ever. Should be a chart hit

[@pedroseco4293]

Excelente!!!..me encantó esta interpretación con el fondo de una biblioteca...fascinante!!...tremendo tema!!..

[@martinherve2688]

I wish I could have composed a song like that!

[@gregoryolsen4509]

Great sing and great guitar solos! 🙂

[@gersonroa9122]

Esto es hermoso, que viva la musica" el tiempo pasa despacio con esta interpretaciòn. Fantastico"

[@danielsan3681]

They sound better than ever!! 😃👍🙏

[@sleekoduck]

This is the first time I've liked a remake better than the original. The Rembrandts have improved with age. 🍷😘👌

[@kerstinschoni8595]

❤. … ich liebe diesen Song!

[@davidvbobb7785]

Still sound freaking AMAZING!!!

[@SamOgilvieJr]

Do you remember once upon a time When you were mine The stars above were bright and new I pulled them down for you Just when I fell in love again You said that all good things must end Baby That's just the way it is, baby, whoa, whoa Baby That's just the way it is, baby I've never had a hand for solitaire It's so unfair That I should have my chance and lose I feel like I've been used To help you through another night You spelled it out in black and white Baby That's just the way it is, baby, whoa, whoa Baby That's just the way it is, baby The tide that once had carried you away They bring you back today The time has washed away my pain I find that things have changed And disappeared without a trace You can't get back what you've erased And I say baby That's just the way it is, baby, that's just the way it is Baby That's just the way it is, baby, ooh, that's just the way it is Baby That's just the way it is, baby Baby That's just the way it is, baby (just the way it is) Baby That's just the way it is, baby Baby That's just the way it is, baby, baby Baby That's just the way it is, baby Baby That's just the way it is, baby Baby, baby That's just the way it is, baby Baby That's just the way it is, baby Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Danny C. Wilde / Phil Solem Just the Way It Is, Baby lyrics © Wb Music Corp., Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp., 100 Billion Dollar Music, W3705 Music

[@alainchwedura1626]

Toujours aussi excellent 👍😊

[@Bury-dg5go]

What a pity this song hasn't more famous.... it's hyper nice! Thanks, Rembrandts! !!

[@user-or3ce4gt2r]

Great song

[@ToddH76]

I will forever love this song! Thanks for the live performance.

[@dmarkelbas2499]

Esta canción me enamoró en los 90' y hasta el día de hoy. Es y a tema muy veraniego, sensual y encantador. Como que me llena de energía positiva¡ Saludos desde 🇨🇱

[@inga1721]

What a great song & performance!

[@lindsaybrown5897]

WOOOHA gives me some amazing feels this song I legit woke up at 2am the other morning with this song cruising through my thoughts. Haven't heard it for 15yrs!!! Dayamn it feels good to hear it again

[@frazeradams2986]

SO GOOD

[@paititi]

FABULOUS! (Usually I eschew live versions, preferring the perfectly arranged and recorded studio version of songs; but THIS is stupendous in its own right!)

[@claudiapatriciasanchezcast9528]

LOVE them, specially now...in cuarentine🤗

[@vulcano8365]

Los amo muchísimo, gracias, gracias, gracias por esta preciosa canción

[@lawrenceb3434]

Timeless sound ❤❤❤

[@CunoWiederhold]

Out of the blue I was thinking of this song! I bought the cd way back when with this song on it. Like many cd's it got scratched and unplayable. I was going to buy this song and download it for my personal library but I can't remember my iTunes password. Doh! So, to gratify myself, I thought I'd leaf through KZbin and low-and-behold, here is an amazing acoustic rendition of a great song! I always wondered what has happened to these guys? After the success of their first album and the residuals of "I'll be there for you" have run its course, then did they go back into corporate America as accountants or the trades as carpenters, or even back into the "tech" industry programming algorithms for KZbin? lol Whatever their path, it's great to see and hear their music again! Bravo!

[@fluffylambut]

Super!!!

[@Rexerman89]

"It's cool that Hootie and The Edge are sitting down and playing with them lol!"

[@tarottime3219]

Love this! The music is beautiful!

[@fluffylambut]

Superb!

[@alejandrohernandez9299]

Esta canción la escuche por primera vez en Radio Capital en la Ciudad de México en los inicios de los 90's Hace poco vi el CD en un MixUp y no dude en comprarlo y no dejó de escuchar esta joya de canción! ❤

[@federicowelch5324]

Magic

[@mikaela3048]

This is soooo good

[@David-td2cu]

Gorgeous gorgeous tune. Thanx guys.

[@VenturiLife]

It's a wonderful song, a classic.

[@grahfofficiel9353]

Un classique d'une musique qui en amour sur le lit avec une femme fait toujours son effet, bravo the Rembrandts.

[@patoperezify]

🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱👏👍👋🤚🎊🎉🎊 que buen tema y se escucha la raja.. Muy bueno .

[@ricardodelangel2921]

Se oye fenomenal lo mejor de los noventas sin duda!

[@timquizpam]

Wow❤

[@susanaviveros2196]

It is very beautiful song .I love it

[@gamemaschina841]

Good Job guys. I like that part after 3 minutes when the special guitar play comes 👍 Wonderful song

[@mauroventurelli8783]

Great song!

[@maureenrichins9319]

It's such a great song! One that brings together the past and the future.

[@viktorstanislavskiy7577]

SUPER !!!..

[@nowlovemerightlikeiknowyoucan]

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT :D

[@carloscliment4376]

Maravillosos!!!

[@homebubba]

Great stuff 🎼✔

[@leoparcoeur]

Great! Hope there'll be some new songs some day.

[@mitchellmestas5570]

You guys sound amazing!! Love this version.

[@JdawgVa]

Hell Yea!

[@pacmetal]

wooooooooow!!!!

[@Lizzyjrm]

Quién en noviembre 11 de 2019?? Me encantaaaaa

[@emirdiez2610]

que barbaro siguen cantando como si fuera ayer

[@ricknecul1749]

Hermosa canción , y hermosa verción !!!

[@timmezy]

Got goosebumps

[@roderickhager8154]

Heaven on earth! The absolute king's of great song writing! Not understanding why there not in the hall of fame.😭👏👍💪🎸👂🍬🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@larrysommer424]

Beautiful ❤️

[@zavpav]

Hermosa canción

[@stevies5]

WOW!!! Superb live!

[@josevillamar7462]

Amazing

[@miss3305]

YES! So good!

[@eldigitom9680]

That slick and tasty slide at 1:54, I don't recall from original versions. Sounds--and looks--like 2-fret slide b to c triplets on the top 3 strings? *edit--and my tuning may be off 1/2 step (or yours)?

[@yuliethmontenegro9012]

2020 😘

[@mrrembrandt337]

Yeah

[@lennyloup9325]

EXCELLENT........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@lehec]

Good job!

[@mbk158]

Brilliant

[@lisatradewell]

Gorgeous

[@seymills]

wow ! can't stop listening to this version ....awesome :)

[@zombiecow1909]

wonderful👏

[@martinschopenhauer6510]

great!

[@santiagoszelenko1017]

Thanks for this

[@marclucas1683]

❤

[@daxarias896]

love it!

[@carmenc587]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markshepherd8413]

Yeah

[@vincentjohnflorio]

I didn't realize this was their song

[@carlhicksjr8401]

Juuuust a little showin' off at about 3:10 or so OTOH, if you can do it, it ain't showin' off lol! 😆

[@luzeladiaperaltaapaza113]

Buena canción acompañada por el cajón afroperuano.

[@scorpionwins6378]

Sad how their success with the Friends theme overshadowed some of their more intricate well-written tunes. If I had to choose one song that prominently displays the bands talent this would be it.

[@FIGGY65]

I’m happy that their Friends theme made them popular and wealthy, but I NEVER cared for that show or it’s actors......HOWEVER.......I can listen to this song forever....such a beautiful tune, and they are immensely talented here still!

[@scorpionwins6378]

@@FIGGY65 well said. Completely agree!

[@vicburke8479]

I'm trying to figure out how to play this one guy's got a capo and the other guy doesn't will someone tell me please what the hell's going on

[@pauljordan4452]

Great version. Does the bassist resemble The Edge, or is it just me?

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Paul Jordan I see it, too

[@pamelqtaylor8335]

Yup

[@pauljordan4452]

I'll never understand bending strings and soloing on an acoustic.

[@WillowandPup]

💜

[@joey0359]

1:46

[@luzeladiaperaltaapaza113]

El cajón afroperuano acompaña muy bien.

[@anamilenalizarazo4472]

Me desvanece

[@chumcool]

At first glance I couldn’t help but think that they were playing off in the corner of an IRS office.

[@donniemoder1466]

Still tastey.