TUPAC SAMPLED THIS! | First Time Hearing Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way it Is (Reaction!)

[@Cathy-pw5fw]

Absolutely, the most important line in this song is "But don't you believe them". Beautiful song.

[@NotStanleyTucci]

I saw Bruce in concert last year. He introduced this song by saying “This next song was also a big hit for Tupac Shakur” 😂 perfect

[@NotStanleyTucci]

Hornsby was from Virginia. He wrote a lot about racism in the south in a thoughtful - not preachy- manner. And he’s an absolutely amazing pianist. More of Bruce please.

[@johndougherty7772]

“They passed a law in ‘64 to give those who ain’t got a little more, but it only goes so far.” What an incredibly powerful and important lyric.

[@willfromyadkinville]

i was born in 1964.

[@ruthlafler5622]

But it's the next line that's important: "the law don't change another's mind." We see that now with things like abortion and gay marriage, and sadly, still 60 years later, racism: you can make something legal or illegal, but that doesn't change people's feelings and the way they act on those feelings.

[@zacblake9249]

@@ruthlafler5622 Right - the line is "The law don't change another's mind when all they see the hiring time." Sad reality. Flawless song.

[@kennethhamilton7440]

@@zacblake9249

[@wordup897]

Those laws have been very destructive. Lyndon Johnson was a cynical sob. Take a look at societal conditions then and now. See Thomas Sowell for more information.

[@realtruth716]

This was Bruce's song Tupac sampled it and I'm glad of it...Music unites

[@TheNotedHero]

Playing this on the piano was one of my goals when starting to learn. It was a fantastic day when I finally nailed it.

[@davidfischer1138]

Congratulations

[@dannycasson1551]

My mom used to tell me stories of when I was a little kid they had drinking fountains for whites and another for "colored." I'm 65 now and things have changed somewhat but we still have a way to go. The best line in this songs says, "but don't you believe them." This song is as perfect as a song gets. The lyrics are spitting truth but that piano is incredible! One of my all time favorites. Great reaction as usual Shon.

[@99thJediWarrior]

Progress will always be slow, but we should always be thankful that there's any progress now.

[@cheriemelissa]

The difference between "Changes" and "The Way It Is" by Bruce is his positive message. You'll notice after he sings "that's just the way it is" he sings "oh don't you believe it". He believed things could change!

[@stewartloggins811]

This reactor is the first one I’ve watched that caught that!

[@rhondamcbath6279]

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[@simchabaruch7023]

@cheriemelissa the " don't you believe them" line is the most important. Like you said.

[@Dechral]

It's wild to think of Tupac chilling listening to this song so much that it inspired him to write changes.

[@simchabaruch7023]

Bruce did a very nice thing. When the Grateful Dead lost our beloved Brent Mydland (the Deads 3rd keyboardist to pass), Bruce joined the band to get us through.

[@spearl1925]

I love your reactions!! Bruce is one of the best songwriters ever and he can play that piano!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Bruce Hornsby collaborated with Don Henley on The End of Innocence. Bruce wrote the music and played on the record. Don Henley wrote the lyrics and sang. Don Henley The End of Innocence (Official Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYKson-Ho8x9lac

[@weirdscix]

One of the few reactors I've seen who picked up on the positivity of 'Ah, but don't you believe them'

[@ConspiracySmurf]

That was the message Gen X took from the song. :)

[@conniedean1977]

Listen to his “Mandolin Rain”. ❤

[@HeyItsCasser]

That’s a great song

[@Paul-nl7mr]

Yes, Tupac sampled this. This was the original.

[@weirdscix]

When 90% of the song is the same, it's a cover, not a sample.

[@CharCanuck14]

Bruce Hornsby grew up in the South, so he had first-hand knowledge/experience of what he was singing about. I also feel it was brilliant of Tupac to sample this and bring it to a new generation. Thanks for reacting to this amazing song Shon!

[@bassage13]

He's from Hampton Roads, VA. I lived there too. It's barely "the South."

[@CharCanuck14]

@@bassage13 Please, let's not argue semantics. Virginia was part of the Confederacy aka "The South". Where I live, Canada, it's called the "Great White (or frozen) North" while I sit here sweating out 85F. Why don't we just let it go and remember this as a great song with amazing lyrics.

[@bassage13]

@@CharCanuck14 I can see how someone from Canada might think that way. The same as I don't know much about the different regions of Canada (I've only been to New Brunswick). But I have lived in the deep south, in many different places, and been to every part of America. Trust me, what you think of when you think about the American "South" that you read in books is NOT Hampton Roads Virginia.

[@dianel222]

As a trained piano player, Bruce’s claw hands fascinate me. 💜💜💜

[@shellygeorgia4229]

Me too. The one finger tap is something I wish I knew.

[@VatnykSlayer_fella]

Have seen him play live many times. He is truly amazing. The way he uses syncopation and the piano as both a melodic and a percussion instrument just blows me away. Sometimes he makes you feel like there are actually 4 hands playing, rather than two. Not to mention he has a great voice, as well, and plays many genres even within a single show.

[@chelseahaley8350]

I throw this song at reactors a lot!! There's so many songs out there that were sampled by rappers! I love seeing the recognition on people's faces when they realize!! Love it!! ❤️

[@moondancer7]

This is one of my all-time favorites. The message is still so very important. I fell in love with the piano work. Hornsby is amazing

[@skipwilliam5639]

its funny watching everyone realizing It was Tupac Shakur who actually used this song for his own.

[@mztweety1374]

Yes but also makes me feel ancient LOL

[@zenpuppy6025]

Bruce Hornsby plays piano on the Bonnie Raitt song “I can’t make you love me”. It’s one of her best and I think you would enjoy it.

[@seanpatton7406]

I don't think that Bruce gets the *"due respect"* for being a badass piano player 🎹🎶🎵 vs Phil Collins, Billy Joel etc...

[@zenpuppy6025]

@@seanpatton7406 I agree 👍

[@aliciakeever6370]

Tupac was incredibly well rounded in his music choices!

[@ravenmasters2467]

Dude! Ive watched a lot of reactors, much less now than i used to but youre one of the few i still watch and thats for a reason: Youre one of the most eloquent, insightful, well-read reactors ive ever seen. You have the most basic, budget setup and yet you consistently produce actual content of the highest quality. Ive touched on this briefly before but you just keep on doing it over and over.

[@NoCanDu]

I agree! And I consider myself a bit of a reactor connoisseur! 😂 I have a background in music and the 80s/90s music industry, so I find it fascinating to see the younger generations react to this music. At the same time, I’ve discovered some great newer bands like Nothing But Thieves, Muse, Betcha and more.

[@squiddah]

Completely agree. I’ve said this before, but I never thought my favorite reactor would be some shirtless dude, half my age, with an infectious smile and positive attitude. But, here I am. His insights are a breath of fresh air to this slightly curmudgeonly, middle aged, sarcastic guy.

[@heavin6586]

Totally Agree. 💯

[@cindydegraaff5083]

Loved your face…”Wait a minute, wait a minute!” Great reaction.

[@gsquat]

I love when that riff hits and the reactor gets that look. This was great.

[@simchabaruch7023]

The same thing happens when some reactors hear "Kid Charlamagne ".

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This was a huge, huge hit, all over MTV in the late 80s. I wouldn't be surprised if Tupac saw it on MTV for the first time, like the rest of us.

[@steveneltringham1478]

You're a perceptive guy, you see through all the floss, glitz and all the other bs and get right down to the musical content which is why I'm here. I'm a subsciber now.

[@michaellamb9596]

This one never gets old

[@debigiroux1811]

I love this song. He can really play the piano and is such a good singer. Great reaction

[@lasrfoto]

“Mandolin Rain” next like others have said. It’s also 🔥

[@lindahenderson3819]

Tupac was a visionary. He saw the importance of continuing the message. He picked a good song to sample in this one. Great review.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

I’m glad the old songs are being aired again. Disturbed with the sound of silence and now Bruce with The Way It Is. This is awesome.

[@johnk275]

You should listen to Bonnie Raitt featuring Bruce Hornsby.. I can’t make you love me. His piano mastery and Bonnie’s iconic voice is fire 🔥… great reactions!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Martin-wn6px]

Definitely fire

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Anything Bonnie Raitt.

[@JohnGuzik]

Best part about seeing how you react to this song, and others, is-back in the day, these songs were just in regular rotation on radio stations, these weren't special events, this was just the music of the time.

[@roadkill7314]

When you watch Bruce play you can really understand the saying "tickling the ivories"!

[@12symon]

The lyrics of "The Color Bar" is stating they are prejudiced on Black Americans. Bruce was standing up & saying that is Not Cool...

[@brians2869]

Inside info... dude was a good hoops player... used to show up at our pick- up games in college... cool guy, actually

[@richardripberger2902]

I remember when this came out. Gave me chills and still does to this day. Kind of song that changes you.

[@unclephil7650]

Great reaction. When you do listen to the Tupac version again just realize that taking the phrase "But don't you believe them" out of the song, completely changes it.

[@empyrealone]

Almost all hip hop songs in the first 20 to 30 years of hip hop sampled other songs. Its a foundation of hip hop music.

[@AndICanTalk2]

Fantastic song. The most important line is "Dont you believe them." Saying Don't believe those that say things will never change. You have to believe in change, for change to happen. You obviously also have to work for it, probably fight for it, but change can happen. Love the song, and your reactions. Also, I hope you do Mandolin Rain as well, if you have not already, as it is another amazing song.

[@traceyraffle6675]

A classic...can you imagine if Bruce and Tupac got to collab and perform this together :)

[@tonydelapa1911]

I like your work and attitude and hope some of the negative comments on this one do not get to you personally. It takes big balls or a complete lack of sensitivity to come onto a gifted young black man’s channel and complain about rappers. You have bent over backwards to immerse yourself in popular music performed by bands long before you were born. I appreciate that a great deal, young man.

[@barbsteele7555]

Bless his heart. He was so focused on figuring out what was meant that he completely missed the dark and shock of the whole experience. To most people it's so profound that they're left speechless. 😢

[@isg01010]

Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs to a fantastic version "The Way It Is" in a bluegrass style.

[@HeyItsCasser]

Bruce Hornsby still tours, former coworker of mine saw him last year and said he was great

[@bethking7348]

Elton John said Bruce Horrnsby was the best pianist he ever heard ❤

[@warrenbutson349]

Thank you for eloquent understanding of this song and appreciation of the OG version

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

Love me some Bruce Hornsby

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

As long as you understand my lovely that Bruce wanted everything you want. We are one. Nothing divides us. God Bless.

[@lotusladylotus6159]

I really enjoy watching folks discovering the original.

[@mattreynolds612]

Bruce Hornsby is a gifted, gifted pianist. Sings with Southern Country Soul. He's literally a musical genius. Dogged by personal issues in the '90s but this Album Hit Big with American audiences. All over radio af the time.

[@angelaarsenault]

Classic song

[@ransom8554]

Bruce Hornsby was one of the greatest pianists in the world. And an incredible lyricist. Great reaction!

[@RobRager]

Am I the only one, that when all the reactors talk about Tupac’s version, say “Never heard it”?

[@Garciadann]

Bruce sat in on piano with The Grateful Dead for a few tours in the early 90’s check out some of those live videos Eyes Of The World is a great one.

[@laneykehel5057]

Another one of his songs I think you would like is Mandolin Rain.

[@Sober2003]

Such a great song 🎶 a lot of truth and a lot of hope! Ah but don’t you believe it! The world is getting better believe that and it will happen! love and peace ✌🏻

[@DavidMerles-n2h]

bruce hornsby across the river is another great one

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Changes by Tupac, yep u got it!!!!!

[@edievv193]

Bruce played keys with The Dead for several years..

[@treetoptia-2903]

This song is beautiful. Beastie Boys took sampling to another level by sampling not only their idles and peers, but also themselves 😊

[@cmholmes1067]

So glad you paid attention to that lyric

[@galvinklatt5273]

Bruce Hornsby makes the most lush sounding piano. He plays a guest role (piano) on Bonnie Raitt’s masterpiece, “I can’t make you love me”. I think you’d dig it. Great reaction, per usual…love your good vibes and breakdowns of songs. You’re always on the money in your analysis.

[@sarahwittman4601]

Great reaction!! Love this song so much!!

[@meganstarling390]

I love the stank face you had during the piano 🎹 solo!! Keep up the good work!!

[@JasonSum1979]

15-18yrs ago during the Mash-up crazy somebody mashed-up 2Pac & Bruce Hornsby and it’s flawless (both songs are classic but, when you mix the two it’s magical

[@kevinp5119]

Mike +The Mechanics-Taken in

[@gocards6390]

Tupac said it was one of his favorite songs.

[@kmach1000]

Hornsby's piano is out of this world❤

[@libby215]

And there it is - the expression when the penny drops 🙃

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Absolutely have loved this band and Bruce Hornsby ever since they first came out on the 🎶 🎵 scene!!!

[@jackschleich9475]

you can't deny the original, I was in elementary listening to this everyday on the radio.

[@lesleywright8880]

Love this song, the melody, the lyrics, the piano - its almost perfect...

[@cityman1111]

This song is about/for you. And, that's pretty cool when you realize that this song is perfect.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

great song!

[@Lulabee2024]

My FAVORITE reaction from you. Truly.

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great reaction.I love both songs.

[@stevi-h7c]

Throughout my 80s journey this track is up there ❤

[@dillodefense]

Love this song.

[@karenj3611]

They say Tupac “sampled” this, I think it’s more of a cover

[@luckysunbird8862]

The absolutely best thing about being old now means I got to grow up with all the fabulous Australian bands like Midnight Oil

[@janiemarshall7928]

It is about time that you reacted to this iconic masterpiece 🖤🖤🖤

[@user-jn6bi7mn4m]

❤this song!! He can sure play the piano!!

[@BucksBe]

Folks reacting to Bruce... Maybe there still is hope for the world

[@teresacaseltine7051]

I think he is the best piano player ever . Just my opinion

[@ryanheckathorn3856]

Mandolin rain is a must listen

[@romysan1]

ost a jazz-rock. Hornsby is special. // try Marc Cohen..walking in Memphis.

[@tcopenslayer]

I absolutely enjoy your reactions Shon. You have such a real take on meanings. You just keep on keeping on.

[@anthonyharty1732]

Please do Wake Up Everybody by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes featuring the great Teddy Pendergrass. It starts hotting up about 3 minutes 30 seconds in when Teddy starts roaring! 😁 Teddy was the lead singer in this group, he did ALL! the vocals on this track.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Y'know, dude, I watch a lot of your videos, but I don't comment much. But today, here I am. I would have passed this by, and did, because really, boy, do I hate this song. This song drove me nuts in 1985-it was everywhere, and it aggravated my headbanger genes. Anti-Viagra. Wet noodle rock. etc. Well, I stopped because I wondered what you would think, I was sure that you'd find something I hadn't. To that, I didn't know that Tupac sampled this-that's why I listen to young people-and I can totally see why. So, I can't say I like the song better, but I surely enjoyed watching you discover it. And by the way, I can't help notice that you're always shirtless, (shoutout #DaveNavarro) but your hair always looks great. Anti-gravity. I always notice. Today was the day to mention it. Always enjoy your work, young man.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

this was the only song with a piano solo in it on the radio back then, not since Elton John had some hits in the 70s probably, pretty rare, and just so so tasty. and the deep but not preachy lyrics, with an optimistic end, timeless this was an instant classic, one of those songs the first time you heard it, somehow it seemed like it must have always been there.

[@micahtoyandboardgamevideos2633]

Nothing more Australian than Midnight Oil ❤

[@sandraaugustin4439]

Yep! That's exactly it! TUPAC transformed the melody and lyrics, from Bruce Hornsby's song!

[@patriciaberta2603]

He changed the words, but the melody is spot on Bruce Hornsby. The hard part is done by Hornby, Tupac only three words over the top of it. Bruce was already sending a message in this song in a powerful way.

[@callfourzero1931]

It was exciting knowing 4 or 5 songs of this depth and quality would be released each year. We didn't realize what we had.

[@retired4365]

There are 2 sides to a sample from one genre to another. 1 is admiration for the piece and 2 they are lazy and want to use it as a springboard on an idea. Take that how you will. 😂😂😂

[@theresamillaway6398]

Every time I tap on your new reactions I CAN'T BELIEVE how HANDSOME U R!! Gorgeous!!! Love the reactions too!! Love your opening line .....Let's DO IT!!! Thank u

[@jackschleich9475]

the real funny thing would be a rapper would play that expert piano skills on his album

[@trottheblackdog]

We talk about this song and Tupac's version in my music theory class.

[@CarlosDingli]

Man the solo piano is CRAZEEE!!!😊