A masterpiece of piano rock that resonates with social messages and beautiful melodies.
"The Way It Is" reached number one in the US and won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. This masterpiece combines elegant piano playing with socially conscious lyrics.
With a warm, piano-driven sound, this album breathed fresh air into late '80s American rock. The title track, "The Way It Is," has a powerful message touching on racial and social issues, and its elegant piano solo led it to reach number one in the US. The following tracks, "Mandolin Rain" and "Every Little Kiss," are also filled with lyrical charm, highlighting the clarity of Hornsby's vocals and playing. The melodic style, which absorbs folk and country influences, makes this a masterpiece that evokes the legacy of American roots.
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On The Western Skyline
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Every Little Kiss
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Mandolin Rain
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The Long Race
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The Way It Is
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Down The Road Tonight
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The Wild Frontier
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The River Runs Low
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The Red Plains
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Lead Vocals, Piano, Accordion, Synthesizer, Dulcimer [Hammered] - Bruce Hornsby
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Producer - Bruce Hornsby (A1 to A3, B1, B3, B5)
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Written-By - B.R. Hornsby
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Lead Vocals, Piano, Accordion, Synthesizer, Dulcimer [Hammered] - Bruce Hornsby
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Producer - Bruce Hornsby (A1 to A3, B1, B3, B5)
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Written-By - B.R. Hornsby
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Engineer - Elliot Scheiner (A1 to A3, B1, B3, B5)
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Mixed By - Elliot Scheiner
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Producer - Elliot Scheiner (A1 to A3, B1, B3, B5)
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Engineer - Elliot Scheiner (A1 to A3, B1, B3, B5)
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Mixed By - Elliot Scheiner
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Producer - Elliot Scheiner (A1 to A3, B1, B3, B5)
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Mixed By - Don Smith
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Mixed By - Don Smith
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Mastered By [Credits] - Stephen Marcussen
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Mastered By [Credits] - Stephen Marcussen
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Engineer - Jim Gaines (A4, B2, B4)
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Engineer - Jim Gaines (A4, B2, B4)
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Guitar, Mandolin, Violin - David Mansfield
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Guitar, Mandolin, Violin - David Mansfield
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Producer - Huey Lewis (A4, B2, B4)
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Producer - Huey Lewis (A4, B2, B4)
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Engineer [Additional] - Eddie King
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Mixed By - Eddie King
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Engineer [Additional] - Eddie King
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Mixed By - Eddie King
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Drums, Percussion - John Molo
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Drums, Percussion - John Molo
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Mastered By [Runout Etch] - JA
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Mastered By [Runout Etch] - JA
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Technician [Synthesizer Consultants] - Sean Hopper
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Technician [Synthesizer Consultants] - Sean Hopper
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Edited By [Digital] - Bob Harlan
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Edited By [Digital] - Bob Harlan
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Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals - George Marinelli
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Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals - George Marinelli
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Mixed By - David Luke
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Mixed By - David Luke
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Executive-Producer - Paul Atkinson (2)
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Executive-Producer - Paul Atkinson (2)
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Producer [Production Assistant] - Ivy Skoff
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Producer [Production Assistant] - Ivy Skoff
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Technician [Synthesizer Consultants] - Jon Gilutin
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Technician [Synthesizer Consultants] - Jon Gilutin
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Bass, Vocals - Joe Puerta
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Bass, Vocals - Joe Puerta
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Written-By - John Hornsby (A1, A3, A4, B2 to B5)
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Written-By - John Hornsby (A1, A3, A4, B2 to B5)
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Photography By - Aaron Rapoport
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Photography By - Aaron Rapoport
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Engineer [Additional] - Jeff "Nik" Norman
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Engineer [Additional] - Jeff "Nik" Norman
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Other [Enforcement] - Jeff Gerson
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Other [Enforcement] - Jeff Gerson
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Coordinator [A&R Coordination] - Marge Meoli
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Coordinator [A&R Coordination] - Marge Meoli
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Management - Tim Neece
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Management - Tim Neece
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Art Direction, Design - Ted Raess
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Art Direction, Design - Ted Raess
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Artwork [Art Consultant] - Kathy Hornsby
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Artwork [Art Consultant] - Kathy Hornsby
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Photography By [Inner Sleeve Photo] - Robert Llewellyn
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Photography By [Inner Sleeve Photo] - Robert Llewellyn