WE KNOW NOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING Bruce Hornsby - Mandolin Rain REACTION

[@byrnez2755]

He's very well respected among other musicians.... but does not get enough respect and love from the general public. He's an amazing and true artist.

[@JackStraw1961]

He was a guest member of the Grateful Dead for several years also.

[@jackie_jrml]

Agreed!!!!

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

I be totally agree. I’ve never heard a bad song from him.😊

[@Wolverines77]

There are thousands upon thousands of artists out there. Several hundred really, really good ones. Bruce has not had a hit in, what, 30 some odd years. Just stop, everyone loves Bruce when they are reminded by hearing one of songs. Can you say "underrated" without actually saying "underrated"? Pfffftttt

[@MsMommyoffive5]

💯

[@markhagerman1837]

I always loved how prominent the piano is in Hornsby’s music. Front and center. He’s such a talent.

[@buckshotjenkins]

Tasty/melodic authority on the piano. So intentional, that to a non-piano player like me he sounds markedly different from everyone else I’ve heard. He’s so awesome.

[@cameronpickard7456]

most amazing piano ive ever heard pure emotion

[@Wolverines77]

Why the past tense? Did Bruce die recently?

[@kmach1000]

His piano is unmistakable!

[@PaulAshley]

Just this week learned that one for guitar. A fantastic tune.

[@mikenolan7970]

My sister’s company managed Bruce for several years. I got to meet him once and he fist bumped me when I went shake his hand. He looked at me and said “gotta protect the hands. You might be stronger than me.” We both laughed. Weeks later my dad passed away. My sisters and I each got a beautiful, hand written card from him and his wife! As good a man as musician!

[@rods1379]

Wow, thank you for sharing! That really reveals the man's character.

[@stephenhough4957]

Bruce always seemed like a top man. I’ve no idea how he managed to express this simply through his music, he just seemed a great guy and I’m glad he was so sweet to you in a moment of distress.

[@datacipher]

Haha, Bruce may not be a strong man, but I’d wager his finger and grip strength are probably excellent lol.

[@ceebee9711]

Bruce had a prominent piano role on Don Henley's "The End of the Innocence". He also co-wrote the song. Check it out.

[@MrLedotson]

Mr. Henley will block it, but it's a great song.

[@ceebee9711]

​@@MrLedotson Way to build a new fanbase, Don.

[@dustinjones8887]

Yep. Bruce (along with his brother John) also wrote Jacob's Ladder that Huey Lewis had a hit with. I think he gave to Huey as a thank you for discovering him.

[@DavidDrouant]

@@ceebee9711 fr

[@jefffaust89]

@@dustinjones8887 Both Bruce and Huey have a version of Jacob’s Ladder. I think Bruce’s is on Scenes from the Southside album and Huey’s is on the Fore album.

[@Thedondurrett]

Love the way Amber immediately fell into her “groove” as soon as that piano kicked in!

[@enriquetheprofessor]

i love how both of them got into the groove as the first chorus kicked in ! Vibes!!!!!

[@h1dministries922]

This entire album is a Grammy winning masterpiece. Filled me with joy the first time I heard it in full

[@bkm2797]

Absolutely love this entire album, Bruce Hornsby and the Range "The Way It Is". Cheers

[@childcrone]

Yes!

[@jeremyarrington9427]

my fave bruce hornsby song

[@therealrobertmcdonald]

Bruce Hornsby is such a a talented artist.

[@allendixon7700]

I wish them always but I wonderful wonderful wonderful of I'm coming and I'll f*** song. I love it everyday I can do it

[@markl2322]

The thing I notice about this song is that he doesn't say "watch the rain", or "watch my tears"; he says "listen to the mandolin rain", and "listen to my tears roll down my face". Normally you don't hear things like mandolins in the rain, or the sound of tears. All of the feelings and emotions in the song are explained by the sounds of music, and specific instruments. "Listen to the banjo wind's sad song driftin' low..." A man of music using the language he knows best to let his pain out for the loss of his love. My, oh my...what a way to express something that is so very hard to express.

[@pinkfabulous1496]

Couldn’t agree more. True poetry.

[@leelanham5581]

It's funny how I appreciate Bruce Hornsby so much more now.

[@MrsCRN_esq]

This song always makes me cry. Many years ago before my husband and I got married, we were going through some intense times. I went out of town to my parents’ home near the lake to clear my head. My husband showed up a few days later and we reconciled. He took me to dinner at a wonderful Italian restaurant on the lakefront. We sat on the patio and the piano player played this song. I’ll never forget it. Years later, we’re still going strong, married and in love. Now we live on a beautiful island on the coast.

[@davewildermuth7519]

Next stop: Don Henley (featuring Bruce Hornsby), "The End of the Innocence." You'll recognize Hornsby's piano immediately.

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

His piano, live with Bonnie Raitt, I Can’t Make You Love Me, is beautiful! She nails it, and the piano is fantastic.

[@dgirdaukas9587]

Oh yes, I love the two of them together

[@marckeiser3514]

Yes! They complimented each other.

[@RitaBowen1]

He plays on quite a few of her songs doesn't he?

[@markkauder1288]

Believe it is him on the album version as well.

[@jgriffin282]

Bonni of course does a great job singing, but He basically makes the song. Love it.

[@adderman1950]

This song reminds me of my first love and my first broken heart! It is such a masterpiece it never fails to bring tears to my eyes!

[@matthewcall3961]

My favorite song from him.😌 Next y’all need to do “Every Little Kiss”.

[@BClarke]

That was my recommendation too. Under appreciated song.

[@jamesbooty]

Agreed... And The Valley Road... Great piano solo at the end of that song

[@chrismeloy1149]

@@jamesbooty I had to go back and listen again. Thank you.

[@lajuaniarice2105]

Yesss 👍🏿

[@captainprototype187]

@@lajuaniarice2105 That one was my first buy. Got to listen ro it now, its been many years!

[@enriquetheprofessor]

"runnin down by the lakeshore, she did love the sound of the summer storm, It played on the lake like a mandolin..... I think this is one of the most beautiful bridges I have heard!

[@robertserrato3596]

I was listening to this song on my playlist. Then 10 minutes later I went to check out your channel and there it is.

[@agoodday4pi]

Imagine having the first two songs from his debut album being ‘The Way It Is’ and ‘Mandolín Rain’? Not too shabby 😊

[@dggydddy59]

Followed immediately afterwards with Every Little Kiss.

[@helenespaulding7562]

If you have heard I Can’t Make You Love Me sung by Bonnie Raitt, you have heard the EXQUISITE piano accompaniment by Hornsby. His piano outro to the song is achingly beautiful.

[@stephentaylor6617]

“Every Little Kiss” is the third hit from Bruce’s first album. “Valley Road” and “Look Out Any Window “ are from his second album. Bruce also wrote the #1 Huey Lewis and the News hit “Jacob’s Ladder”. Don Henley sings lead and Bruce play piano on “ The End of the Innocence “.

[@laruencegiessman5593]

Every little kiss and Valley road are my two favorite of his, please hit both🙏

[@kap5160]

Don’t forget his playing on I Can’t Make You Love Me by Bonnie raitt.

[@stephentaylor6617]

@@kap5160 I try to. Not a Bonnie Rait fan

[@descendantoffools9767]

Look Out Any Window is a great song!

[@angelamccorkle8637]

I named my daughter Mandolin Rayne

[@markcastellanos9678]

Beautiful Name

[@Deemac70]

I was there in the 80 s as teenager ❤I sure miss those days ❤👍best times of my life ❤

[@dustinlamendola4484]

Look out any window is my favorite but they are all great and put you in a time and place

[@paulelliott682]

I got to hear them live in 1988. No auto-tune needed

[@kimmorgan985]

Mandolin Rain revisited for the umpteenth time!This Bruce hit gets me all worked up with s Joy,sadness in equal measure; reminiscing,pining for a long lost love? An anodyne on a cold, rainy day in my little corner of the world!

[@bobschenkel7921]

Bruce Hornsby, my all time favorite person in the whole of Rock and Roll. Seen him live many times with The Range and the Grateful Dead, and he's just a great human being.

[@seanswinton6242]

I took a University 101 course. It was to aid freshman to adjust to university life. I didn't want to take it, but my parents made me. I chose the 1 day a week one-every Wednesday 5-8 PM. As fate would have it, Halloween happened to fall on that day! A week earlier, a classmate told our instructor Mr. Pruitt he would be missing class. He said, "I'm going to the Dead Halloween show P.rofessor asked, "Where are your seats? He said, "In the nosebleeds" Mr. Pruitt replied, "That's a shame! What am I going to do with your ticket along with the rest of these on row 2? The guy yelled, "DUDE, YOU ARE THE COOLEST!😂😂 The show was awesome! We all dress in costumes much like those in attendance! Years later I bought the CD you're referring to. I'm a huge Hornsby fan. As well as a Grateful Dead one. As a jazz person I got it also because I think Branford Marsalis played on it as well.

[@bobschenkel7921]

@@seanswinton6242 Sounds like I went to the wrong college. Wow, cool professor. Nice to meet a fellow Dead Head, and Bruce Head. Keep on Rockin'!!!

[@CLRoess]

Great to hear from all of you so far in this thread. Take care as you rock on.

[@JasonWhited]

An old friend of mine went to see him in the late 1980s and said it was one of the best shows he's ever seen, by any artist playing any kind of music. I've always hated I never got to see one of his live shows. Bet it was incredible.

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Amen.

[@meriannestoneback7436]

In my top 10 best songs ever. I mever tire of it, I've loved it ever since I was a kid recording songs off the radio onto my cassette tapes. ❤

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

this song really is soulful and he has pure soul the way he sings this. always and still is a great song !

[@enriquetheprofessor]

I wholeheartedly agree! I think Bruce Hornsby is underrated "Blue-eyed" Soul!!

[@JackStraw1961]

Gotta do Long Valley Road next.

[@knojustenuftobedangerous2442]

I don't give comments often. But I really enjoy you guys. I pray for your continued success and happiness. Wish the world had more wonderful souls, as you.

[@andyrunton]

Thank you so much for listening to this one. It’s one of my all-time favorites! ❤️

[@loritajohnson5664]

Mine too!

[@lynnleino2096]

The Valley Road and Every Little Kiss

[@jonstreng7850]

This is terrific 👍. I am one of the viewers (family) to suggest this wonderful tune. It proves just how powerful his voice is. 😮 Thank you.

[@trailwarrior9362]

Love this song 😊

[@RobertSmith-js2kz]

Haven't heard that one in a long time. Forgot how good it is. Thanks for bringing that one back.

[@landpirate1968]

I'm from the VA/NC "Lake Country" referenced in this song. In fact, there's a picture of Bruce holding my newborn second cousin at my aunt's house. This is the Virginia sound--country, pop, bluegrass, and jazz all swirled into one... In case you didn't know, the red fruit shown in the video are pomegranates, a common fruit used as a Christmas decoration in Virginia. I was 19 when this song was released, but it represents my whole life. Love you guys!

[@RitaBowen1]

Howdy NC cousin

[@helenespaulding7562]

Lovely and informative comment.

[@CLRoess]

So nice to hear about this. Have you heard this wonderful version yet?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKOTe5qFrpKFiqc

[@TheAffirmationSpot]

I have probably watched a couple hundred of your videos at this point. While many of these songs have been in my life for decades, it feels like I'm hearing them for the first time again through your eyes. The authenticity with which you absorb the music and genuine fun you have doing what you do is infectious. I find myself coming to KZbin and rewatching your reaction videos rather than the original. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@whosafeard8131]

Look out any window!!!!!!

[@pinkfabulous1496]

Bruce Hornsby has been perhaps my all time favorite pianist for some time now. He’s so exceptionally talented!

[@mattparr3038]

It's quite nice to see these guys vibing to these classics, and appreciating the piano.. 😁😁😁

[@MrRonk55]

This song still makes me cry, and that's not a bad thing.

[@kerrybray1475]

Listen to the solo song by Don Henley of the Eagles titled “End of the Innocence”. It was written by Bruce Hornsby.

[@chokethewoke3412]

Severely underrated artists whose well-respected in the music industry. I'm a bit late but I'm glad I found this reaction cuz I love all of your reactions!!💯

[@stevenpowell7435]

Gotta check out The Valley Road......great tune with a interesting message

[@MrsCRN_esq]

He, Elton John and Billy Joel are my favorite piano players. Bruce’s style is almost ethereal.

[@MrEriczamorez]

Beautiful song. Everytime I hear this it reminds me of my Dad in such a good way. Check End of the Innocence, and Don Henley Boys of Summer, same feel.

[@ChrisW-17]

Since everyone may not know, Bruce Hornsby co-wrote and performed piano on Don's End of the Innocence. The music track to The Boys of Summer was written by Mike Campbell of the Heartbreakers, but Tom Petty rejected it. Don turned it into a classic! Two of my favorite songs! Both so nostalgic.

[@RadCenter]

This is actually the third time you've reacted to a Bruce Hornsby performance. Besides "That's Just the Way It is," you also reacted to a video of "I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt that featured Bruce on piano.

[@samurai7270]

The combination of the drums with the piano creates a perfect balance ❗️💥

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Valley Road" for your 3rd Hornsby song!!

[@photobistro]

This so reminded me of how awesome of a song writer he is... I forgot how good he truly is...

[@tinastar1972]

Huey Lewis was a big fan and played and sang back up for them on "Down The Road Tonight", another great song. You should add it to your list.

[@chrispeek8412]

Great 80s song! MTV played this one a lot.

[@MoonChild-1994]

Nice Hornsby ballad! I suggest next one, Every Little Kiss. It's got more of that fast n smooth piano playin' like from the first reaction!

[@teenagetruck]

Gosh what a gorgeous song.

[@donna25871]

There is nothing like a Bruce Hornsby piano riff.

[@drittttt]

I can never listen to this song without getting all teared up. So emotional.

[@SconnieTradition]

Such a beautiful song! Next up "Old Valley Road"

[@chriswilson5104]

One of my favorite songs, excellent reaction! Thank you guys!!

[@benjammin7729]

One of my favorite songs from childhood. The other kids called me a nerd. I liked this as fast as I could.

[@mikedwyer2925]

When I hear a mandolin I think of this classic song!

[@rorybolkan1733]

Do his song "The Valley Road"

[@rossjohn414]

Nailed it, y'all's. From this side, it's heartening to see good people appreciating great music and celebrating the musicians. As i return to the song, I'm struck by the seemingly effortless rhyming which is much, much harder to achieve without sounding artificial. He nailed that part. Such an artist, right?

[@jameswarkentin2798]

Every Little Kiss and Valley Road are two of his best.

[@lezfw]

You love piano, another one to listen to is Don Henley - End of the innocence

[@PastorMattSkiles]

Bruce Hornsby is a tremendously talented pianist and singer. This is my favorite of his many hit songs. Love this. Thanks for posting!

[@dknapp100]

Beautiful reaction. Respect.

[@5891jonathan]

“Listen to the tears roll down my face as she turns to go.” Inspired lyric choice. Not “watch the tears roll” because that’s not enough to describe the sadness.

[@MrHws5mp]

Plus "listen to the Mandolin Rain" and "listen to the tears roll" are both about listening to the sound of drops of water falling. Beautiful songwriting.

[@jennithebombdiggity79]

The piano…this song is so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes. I’ve always loved the piano, and Bruce makes it sing. One of my absolute favorite songs by him. Amazing music.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Great example of superb music the kind that is so rare nowadays

[@mitziesanders9840]

I was employed to sell stereo equipment when this song/album debuted. I loved it so!

[@martinsv9183]

Check out "The Valley Road" also.

[@janleonard3101]

Yes! That's my vote for the next reaction.

[@mandyb]

I love this song and it is one of my all-time favorites.

[@Ziliman802]

Omg thank you!!! Love Bruce Hornsby!! Valley Rd please!

[@davemcbroom695]

The Valley Road is my fav from Bruce.

[@tomcollens4621]

He tells a story we have to listen to. It’s well worth it.

[@kyliedadify]

He is so underrated. I was about 12 when I first heard him. He has always stuck with me.

[@bifftannen1598]

A perfect complement to The Way It Is

[@StASiA70]

Such a great musician. "The Valley Road" is a super one as well.

[@kenstark7335]

He always paints a beautiful story even if it is sad.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

His pianoplaying is like a great drug, you can´t get enough of! Ahh... Thanks guys!

[@Rolloviking1]

Some of the Best lyrics to ever hit the airwaves......

[@michaelmaddox7660]

Classy Music!

[@feilongish]

Bruce his soul was tied to the piano so amazing. He had an amazing connection with the piano.

[@starchild6478]

I love that y'all love and appreciate Bruce and his band! His music is my happy place!😁❤️🎼

[@MrHws5mp]

Gorgeous song. Another one of his you should check out is The Red Plains.

[@enriquetheprofessor]

Yes!! I second that. I posted earlier about "Red Plains ". It's my favorite on the album. Bruce stated in a podcast that the song he's most proud of on the first album is "Red Plains " - on a composition level.

[@berrettaman28]

you need to listen to "Down The Road Tonight" by Bruce Hornsby and The Range. Amazing song

[@JamesCarson-tm8df]

Great piano player and very underrated singer should be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame if not already

[@QuadRippler]

Yes , You finally did this masterpiece😄 , Thanks guys , so glad !👍

[@mlinderict]

If you listen to various music, you can ALWAYS tell a Hornsby piano line. The chord structures, tone, intervals, comping, etc., are uniquely him!

[@dr725]

Another you need to be put “on notice” about is Don Henley of The Eagles. He had a great solo career in the 80’s. Please do “The End of The Innocence” or “Sunset Grill” from him soon. You won’t be disappointed.

[@acoronado2728]

“On The Western Skyline” and “Across The River” are other GREAT songs by Bruce

[@ronniefrench1590]

Big fan here of bruce hornsby ty for the vid and a huge fan of rob squad love all the music and u guys can be so funny what a family u have and bless u all.

[@williamthompson-xm3dy]

Great song from a great album.

[@mrspaulb3889]

Bruce Hornsby is original. You always know when it’s him singing because no one else sounds like him. 👏🏻

[@xenavideolover]

The Valley Road should be the next bruce song you react to, you won't be disappointed

[@garyseven5791]

Somehow I missed this the first time through this world, thank you for playing it. May your path always rise up to greet you!

[@bethhighter8428]

Every Little Kiss by BH is so, so good. ❤️🎶

[@DoranneB]

Mandolin Rain is my favorite Bruce Hornsby song, and one of my top favorite songs when it released in the mid-80’s. I can’t believe I was only 24 back then! Time sure flies, but hearing this song again takes me right back there again! I’m glad you guys loved the song! Thank you for reacting to it. I love your channel!

[@kalioned]

Jay & Amber, just found your channel last night and I'm still watching the next morning. You two are a delight to watch as you hear new music. Love the songs you're experiencing, as well. Thanks for all the smiles!

[@christopherschleeper7186]

You guys are covering some amazing music that I grew up with listening to. Nice to see younger folks like yourself that appreciate it like I do.

[@pegt8920]

What a great rave review from you!! You were so right to appreciate 😳ALL the many players in the band, but man, his voice and especially the piano get me every time. Thanx!🤓