Bruce was a social justice warrior before it became a popular term,. He observed racism in his own town in virginia and wrote that although we are told thats just the way it is, dont belueve it. Thats NOT the way it is supposed to be.
Yeah I remember hearing about the fact that he's from Virginia and he spoke about the fact he obviously came from a Southern State so therefore he couldn't really ignore the issue of race. Not that I honestly thought that BH was racist, you can tell by his song that it's very much something that he opposes. And Bruce himself I have heard being interviewed is a real nice guy. He composed the song The Way it is in his garage.
His piano playing is up there with Billy Joel and Elton John, imo. Great, song - important messages. Have you heard his "Mandolin Rain"? Beautifully done, very calming.
Brilliant song by a master pianist and storyteller. The underlying themes of inequality and racism are clear for everyone to hear and reflect on. This is the first song I’ve heard with not one but two awesome piano solos. Like the song your reaction is full of feeling and emotion. I’m sure you’ll smash that 100k very soon. Love your reactions keep up the great work ❤️
It’s totally about racism and prejudice! So he inspired Tupac on that level too. 😊 Bruce is a classically trained pianist- he’s played on a lot of artists’ records.Great reaction! ❤
You should look up this song in Wikipedia. It tells you all about the song, and the why. Very interesting. I love this song, always have! Great reaction, you definitely got into it! 🙂
Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs collaborated on a bluegrass version of "The Way It Is". This version of the song is great as well, plus it is blazing fast!
My favorite of Bruce Hornsby, excellent. It has an undertone of stupidity but hope and it will happen. What you said was stacking is what I thought was playing chords, but I have no idea in reality lol
Ok, please listen to me for a minute. I’m an old white who grew up in a mixed race community in Canada. Back in the 60’s. In the early 60’s we had race problems, gangs (black & white) , we had bad cops and good cops……but by the end of the 60’s and well into the 70’s ….as a society had worked passed our problems and we had peace. Three of my best friends were black. I was in a band and we p,ayes before mixed crowds every night and there was no violence and no hatred. Then the “man” decided that, us getting along….wasn’t good for business ……I think you know the rest of the story. I’m subscribing Brother, I hope you hit your 100K. Cheers from Canada 👍🙏🎸🇨🇦
I think the song is about social injustice, including racism as well as treatment of street people and related issues. The "But, don't you believe them" line is saying that it doesn't have to be that way. So, in a way, I see it as a hopeful song as well as a social injustice song.
In this song Bruce is laying down an almighty challenge by saying don’t you believe them despite unacceptable circumstances sadly there are pockets of discrimination that still exist… but that’s just the way it is some things will never change 🤔
When you hear this you really understand why Tupac sampled it, the message is strong and transcends culture. I love that artist are paying homage to the ones that came before them and inspire them, honestly that's what music is meant to do, unite us.
It's a song about racism and the beginning of the civil rights movement. The first couple verses told from the perspective of people on the streets. The third verse kind of wraps the story... "well they passed a law in '64 to give those who ain't got a little more, but it only goes so far, cause the law don't change another's mind when all it sees at hiring time, is the line on the color bar." Yes, that's just the way it WAS... ah but don't you believe them.
Let's Goooooo... Piano Mastery never gets old . Bruce has an album titled : "HARBOR LIGHTS" that features his most virtuosic material : 1. "WHAT A TIME " 2. "HARBOR LIGHTS" , Featuring Pat Matheny . 3. "PASTURES OF PLENTY" , Featuring Jerry Garcia .
I've seen Bruce twice in concert once with the whole band and once by himself it is definitely an ear delicacy. A lot of his songs deal with racism and different topics like that you should listen to talk of the Town
Oh it's totally about racism. It's in the lines "they passed a law in '64 to give those who ain't got a little more" (referring to the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and "Because the law don't change another's mind when all it sees at the hiring time is the line on the color bar".
Yes, this song is all about racism. It was a huge hit back in '86, I believe, on MTV 24/7. It wasn't a new subject, music has long tackled racism, but Bruce had his thoughts to add and his delivery of that message is incredible.
Bruce Hornsby went to Tha U like Sylvester Stallone too Back in Miami lots of homeless people were on the street during Miami Vice That's where this came from
Don't you believe them could be for the guy who couldn't get up to look like we do with a good outfit to go to a job interview tomorrow There was a racial thing but that's not why It was racial guys just joking Lol Can we all just find a way yet? Some things will Never Change
I have heard that too. I have two of his albums. Do you know is he really self-taught?According to Wiki: "He studied music at the University of Richmond for a year, at the Berklee College of Music for two semesters, and then at the University of Miami, where he graduated in 1977'. It doesn't say if he was trained on piano there or not. 🤷♂
Bruce Hornsby intentionally put in a racial undertone and intentionally put in a racial bias in the lyrics because that's what he cared about. He was tying to send a message of inequality. He really did care about social injustice.
No, don’t believe it can’t change. Take comfort. I’m an old white woman. Don’t know if that matters. I live in Florida, and I don’t like it. I came for about 6 months, 10 years ago. I came to help out, and got stuck. Looks like another few years before I can go back to the mountains. All that complaining to say, I love my people. My neighborhood is more populated than I like , but, I have it all. I got black, brown, Asian, Muslim, Christian, pagan, Buddhist. You name it, I got it. All around, a fun bunch. Even though I’m getting old, I still get up to antics. My people tolerate my joshing with grins and laughter. I call the old man(Muslim, from Jordan) at the store old man. He calls me old woman. I once asked him what his name is. He looked at me, all serious, and said “old man”. When they say thats just the way it is, don’t you believe them. There is also love in the world.
Elton John said of Bruce that he was the most naturally gifted pianist he ever came upon, and Elton came upon a lot of men. Freddie Mercury declined to comment.
Racism and classism still exist. I lived through the 60s and 70s. Things have improved for racism, but still a ways to go. Classism is worse. People idolize celebrities and musicians only to find they are horrible criminals. Some even idolize lying politicians and billionaire businessmen. Let’s value the people who respect our part in the human family.
This song focuses on prejudice, racism, and segragation. He's sorry about it but that's just the way it is. Don't give up continue to fight. Rules were made to keep you down.
Standing in line, marking time Waiting for the welfare dime 'Cause they can't buy a job The man in the silk suit hurries by As he catches the poor old lady's eyes Just for fun he says, "Get a job" That's just the way it is Some things will never change That's just the way it is Ah, but don't you believe them Said hey, little boy, you can't go where the others go 'Cause you don't look like they do Said hey, old man, how can you stand to think that way? Did you really think about it before you made the rules? He said, son That's just the way it is Some things will never change That's just the way it is Ah, but don't you believe them Well, they passed a law in '64 To give those who ain't got a little more But it only goes so far Because the law don't change another's mind When all it sees at the hiring time Is the line on the color bar, no That's just the way it is Some things will never change That's just the way it is That's just the way it is, it is, it is, it is
"The show goes on". The best of Bruce for me.
Bruce was a social justice warrior before it became a popular term,. He observed racism in his own town in virginia and wrote that although we are told thats just the way it is, dont belueve it. Thats NOT the way it is supposed to be.
Kind of reminds me, thematically, of the Led Zeppelin song “That’s The Way”
Yeah I remember hearing about the fact that he's from Virginia and he spoke about the fact he obviously came from a Southern State so therefore he couldn't really ignore the issue of race.
Not that I honestly thought that BH was racist, you can tell by his song that it's very much something that he opposes.
And Bruce himself I have heard being interviewed is a real nice guy. He composed the song The Way it is in his garage.
It’s about racism, and being the change you want to see-not just hoping. And yeah, I’d love if it was longer. It’s a perfect song.
that was a big hit in 1986 , won a grammy award for the song, check out his other hit mandolin rain
Dude i been watching you a year. Seeing that smile and dance........im a subscriber now! Congrats on your way to 100k.
Well deserved Brother!
Great reaction. This is one of my favorite songs and videos. That piano, base and drums in the beginning is so good!
""This song is AMAZING"!
This is one example of a perfectly written song. Totally perfect.
Not only is Bruce Hornsby an amazing musician, he is an amazing Human Being.
His piano playing is up there with Billy Joel and Elton John, imo. Great, song - important messages. Have you heard his "Mandolin Rain"? Beautifully done, very calming.
Brilliant song by a master pianist and storyteller. The underlying themes of inequality and racism are clear for everyone to hear and reflect on. This is the first song I’ve heard with not one but two awesome piano solos. Like the song your reaction is full of feeling and emotion. I’m sure you’ll smash that 100k very soon. Love your reactions keep up the great work ❤️
BH fans are so lucky there are multiple versions of this 80’s classic available on YT to watch and admire
Loved watching you enjoying Bruce doing his thing ❤ Best of luck on making that 100k - you got this 😊❤🥰
Did you hear him sing, "Aw but don't you believe them". Meaning don't believe that things won't change.
I saw Bruce the first time in early December 1990, in Phoenix.
He was playing keyboard and accordion with the Grateful Dead.
It was wonderful.
It’s totally about racism and prejudice! So he inspired Tupac on that level too. 😊
Bruce is a classically trained pianist- he’s played on a lot of artists’ records.Great reaction! ❤
You should look up this song in Wikipedia. It tells you all about the song, and the why. Very interesting. I love this song, always have! Great reaction, you definitely got into it! 🙂
You can catch his sillouitte in Bonnie Raitt's I can't make you love me ✌️
Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs collaborated on a bluegrass version of "The Way It Is". This version of the song is great as well, plus it is blazing fast!
One of my favorites from this awesome band. Deep meaning in the story and truth , love the reaction :)
Glad you came back to this! It's a keeper. Thanks for sharing it.
I've been following your channel for some time now and I just subscribed. Keep up the great reactions!
Yeah, Bruce brucy.How do you say the real real deal the real o?G Bruce Hornsby and simply read simply red.I'll come on yeahm
Musically beautiful and lyrically meaningful -- an amazing song. I got this album when it first came out in the late 80s. Excellent music.
I have never seen you so joyful listening to this sing. Beautiful❤
My favorite of Bruce Hornsby, excellent. It has an undertone of stupidity but hope and it will happen. What you said was stacking is what I thought was playing chords, but I have no idea in reality lol
He's playing cords, and individual notes.
Grateful Dead Baby!
It's definitely a song about racism and the hope of a better future.
Tu Pac sampled this !!! Bruce is the Original ❤❤❤❤❤
That's just the way it is,.......................but don't you believe them!!
Tupac left that part out of changes.
used to listen to this album with my dad on long drives... amazing driving/cruising music
Ok, please listen to me for a minute. I’m an old white who grew up in a mixed race community in Canada. Back in the 60’s. In the early 60’s we had race problems, gangs (black & white) , we had bad cops and good cops……but by the end of the 60’s and well into the 70’s ….as a society had worked passed our problems and we had peace. Three of my best friends were black. I was in a band and we p,ayes before mixed crowds every night and there was no violence and no hatred. Then the “man” decided that, us getting along….wasn’t good for business ……I think you know the rest of the story.
I’m subscribing Brother, I hope you hit your 100K. Cheers from Canada 👍🙏🎸🇨🇦
"Walk in the Sun" is a musical delight, too.
Elton John himself said that Bruce is the best pianist he's ever seen.
You should check out Valley Road and Every Little Kiss by Bruce. Great stuff!!
I think the song is about social injustice, including racism as well as treatment of street people and related issues. The "But, don't you believe them" line is saying that it doesn't have to be that way. So, in a way, I see it as a hopeful song as well as a social injustice song.
If I’m not mistaken it was written about the civil rights movement
Bruce is a much sought after pianist, he has played with The Greatful Dead and Bonnie Raitt to name a few.
Glad I found you and your channel!!!
Bro never stop a solo
In this song Bruce is laying down an almighty challenge by saying don’t you believe them despite unacceptable circumstances sadly there are pockets of discrimination that still exist… but that’s just the way it is some things will never change 🤔
When you hear this you really understand why Tupac sampled it, the message is strong and transcends culture. I love that artist are paying homage to the ones that came before them and inspire them, honestly that's what music is meant to do, unite us.
It's a song about racism and the beginning of the civil rights movement. The first couple verses told from the perspective of people on the streets. The third verse kind of wraps the story... "well they passed a law in '64 to give those who ain't got a little more, but it only goes so far, cause the law don't change another's mind when all it sees at hiring time, is the line on the color bar." Yes, that's just the way it WAS... ah but don't you believe them.
Valley Road & Mandolin Rain.
♥
Great reaction video again. You might wanna try “Praying for Time” or “Another Day in Paradise” sometime too.
any struggling musician has been in the unemployment lines.
Let's Goooooo...
Piano Mastery never gets old .
Bruce has an album titled : "HARBOR LIGHTS" that features his most virtuosic material :
1. "WHAT A TIME "
2. "HARBOR LIGHTS" , Featuring Pat Matheny .
3. "PASTURES OF PLENTY" , Featuring Jerry Garcia .
Now you have to do Debarge - Stay With Me. Another hip hop sampled classic... You will get it right away. The original is SO GOOD!
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎thank you!!!
I've seen Bruce twice in concert once with the whole band and once by himself it is definitely an ear delicacy. A lot of his songs deal with racism and different topics like that you should listen to talk of the Town
... okay ... if you'd like a 7:00-minute Bruce Hornsby song with MORE great piano, try his "The Show Goes On."
Prejudice is neither one dimensional nor static.
Mandolin Rain :)
Oh it's totally about racism. It's in the lines "they passed a law in '64 to give those who ain't got a little more" (referring to the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and "Because the law don't change another's mind when all it sees at the hiring time is the line on the color bar".
Yes, this song is all about racism. It was a huge hit back in '86, I believe, on MTV 24/7. It wasn't a new subject, music has long tackled racism, but Bruce had his thoughts to add and his delivery of that message is incredible.
If you look it up on Wikipedia, it talks about the song’s meaning. I love to hear him play.
Bruce Hornsby went to Tha U like Sylvester Stallone too
Back in Miami lots of homeless people were on the street during Miami Vice
That's where this came from
Don't you believe them could be for the guy who couldn't get up to look like we do with a good outfit to go to a job interview tomorrow
There was a racial thing but that's not why
It was racial guys just joking
Lol
Can we all just find a way yet?
Some things will
Never Change
Bruce Hornsby is a self-taught Pianist. Turned out Okay, I'd say. That's just the way it is. LOL.
I have heard that too. I have two of his albums. Do you know is he really self-taught?According to Wiki: "He studied music at the University of Richmond for a year, at the Berklee College of Music for two semesters, and then at the University of Miami, where he graduated in 1977'. It doesn't say if he was trained on piano there or not. 🤷♂
I think he did some work on his own before he went to school for it. So I'm calling him self-taught, but he probably had some help along the way.
This is an anti-racist song, actually.
This one got Mug movin. 😆
Mandolin Rain
some one did a mix song of the two together I think.
There are two keyboards in the video 2nd one is at the back if you look
Bruce Hornsby intentionally put in a racial undertone and intentionally put in a racial bias in the lyrics because that's what he cared about. He was tying to send a message of inequality. He really did care about social injustice.
The Welfare Act of 1964.
Dude, 1964 was the year of the Equal Rights Amendment.
No, don’t believe it can’t change. Take comfort. I’m an old white woman. Don’t know if that matters. I live in Florida, and I don’t like it. I came for about 6 months, 10 years ago. I came to help out, and got stuck. Looks like another few years before I can go back to the mountains. All that complaining to say, I love my people. My neighborhood is more populated than I like , but, I have it all. I got black, brown, Asian, Muslim, Christian, pagan, Buddhist. You name it, I got it. All around, a fun bunch. Even though I’m getting old, I still get up to antics. My people tolerate my joshing with grins and laughter. I call the old man(Muslim, from Jordan) at the store old man. He calls me old woman. I once asked him what his name is. He looked at me, all serious, and said “old man”. When they say thats just the way it is, don’t you believe them. There is also love in the world.
Try U2..Where the Streets Have no Name...vevo
Checking out 86 87, huh?
Elton John said of Bruce that he was the most naturally gifted pianist he ever came upon, and Elton came upon a lot of men. Freddie Mercury declined to comment.
Racism and classism still exist. I lived through the 60s and 70s. Things have improved for racism, but still a ways to go. Classism is worse. People idolize celebrities and musicians only to find they are horrible criminals. Some even idolize lying politicians and billionaire businessmen. Let’s value the people who respect our part in the human family.
I would say anti-racism
This song focuses on prejudice, racism, and segragation. He's sorry about it but that's just the way it is. Don't give up continue to fight. Rules were made to keep you down.
Standing in line, marking time
Waiting for the welfare dime
'Cause they can't buy a job
The man in the silk suit hurries by
As he catches the poor old lady's eyes
Just for fun he says, "Get a job"
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
Ah, but don't you believe them
Said hey, little boy, you can't go where the others go
'Cause you don't look like they do
Said hey, old man, how can you stand to think that way?
Did you really think about it before you made the rules?
He said, son
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
Ah, but don't you believe them
Well, they passed a law in '64
To give those who ain't got a little more
But it only goes so far
Because the law don't change another's mind
When all it sees at the hiring time
Is the line on the color bar, no
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
That's just the way it is, it is, it is, it is
Don't ya believe them....
Songs about Racism.
great song but he has many that are even better than this one