When Tupac sat down to listen to this song he knew he found a masterpiece god rest his soul 🙏

@99thJediWarrior

5 ай бұрын

Not only that but both artists continued the message behind their music.

Bruce on a piano is just what this world needs. Absolutely incredible artists.

When Bruce Hornsby is playing you know exactly who it is. Such a distinctive sound

@grantog123

5 ай бұрын

Exactly

@reneerocha1796

4 ай бұрын

Love to watch him play this song. It’s amazing!! 😊such a beautiful piece! 😊

Bruce Hornsby was writing about the racism he saw growing up in his hometown.

@samuelplacensia9979

4 ай бұрын

This song is not about racism. Stop bringing racism into every single thing!! The 80s were a different time not everyone was sensitive and focused on racism everywhere.

@happy629

3 ай бұрын

@@samuelplacensia9979Sorry to disappoint you, but Bruce Hornsby’s own words about HIS song: “.. the song is meant to evoke people to give to the poor and to protest against racial segregation, white supremacy and economic value.” You only need to listen to the lyrics to understand that.🙄

@ronni5467

2 ай бұрын

Nope​@@happy629

@kevino4846

12 күн бұрын

@@samuelplacensia9979 Wow, you really need to listen to it a few more times. Instead of saying not to bring racism into everything, try admitting that it's still alive and well. And that's not a good thing. Thanks, Bruce for bringing it to the forefront in your time.

Dude, Billy. Seriously. Bruce Hornsby - Mandolin Rain. That song will touch your soul and bring a tear to your eye. Trust me.

@timothyzdroik890

3 жыл бұрын

Mandolin rain is my daughters song sang into her 10 mins after she was born and 6 years she still love it

@marieaug9322

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah.. mandolin rain

@jeffharry9675

2 жыл бұрын

YES!. Mandolin Rain is the BOMB!

@abarton1978

2 жыл бұрын

Total agree.

@LittleLouieLagazza

6 ай бұрын

And the followup, The River Runs Low, hits like a lovesick hammer to the heart

When I am really sad I always listen to his song Mandolin Rain

@theresarandall7448

4 жыл бұрын

Love Mandolin Rain

@marko.9615

4 жыл бұрын

I think Mandolin Rain is a better song actually

@SilentHunter245

4 жыл бұрын

Mandolin Rain has always been my favorite of his.

@energeez

4 жыл бұрын

one of my favorites. i used to have a $2000 headphone audiophile rig and mandolin rain was always my go to. MEZMERIZING

@jamielynn8662

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Great song!!!

Here's the big thing about this song: while everyone catches that Tupac sampled this (at his shows, Bruce introduces this song as "here's a song written by Tupac!" and the audience laughs!), and the piano work, everyone who hears this song for the first time misses the social commentary on this, and that's what makes this song relevant. He talks about a poor lady during the dust bowl/Great Depression time (mid 1930s/1940s), when a lot of people were on welfare, with a guy going by in a suit, telling her to "get a job". He then talks about a kid not being able to do what others do because of his race, and when called out on it, just says "That's just the way it is." Then he gets to the "law in '64", which is the Civil Rights Act (see Martin Luther King), he talks about how people of color can't do or participate in activities with whites at that time due to a racial barrier - The Line on the Color Bar. This man goes deep with his lyrics. You want more? Check out Look Out any Window, The Valley Road (the video for this has nothing to do with the lyrics), Mandolin Rain, and Every Little Kiss.

@RowdyRuth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very informative and I enjoyed reading it.

@elbruces

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there's a reason Tupac sampled this.

@allanmacmillan7823

2 жыл бұрын

Rainbow's Cadillac

@Sam1jere

Жыл бұрын

Something I can add about Hornsby's song, Valley Road, is it was inspired by his time in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 We do have a Valley Road that leads to our Central Business District.

@TheBikagyura

7 ай бұрын

Another funny story about Bruce: He also plays the piano on Bonnie Raitt's "I can't make you love me", which I didn't know when I first heard it, by that time I only knew Bruce for this song (I knew he was a great pianist in other words). But when I first listened to the Bonnie Raitt song what really stood out to me was the piano playing. It was so on point! It basically never happens to me that a single instrument has such an impact on a song that I just have to look up who's playing. So I was really surprised, and really unsurprised at the same time when I discovered it was him.

What’s cool about this to me is that even though you didn’t know the song obviously Tupac DID. The lyrics he wrote actually expound on the original. Both songs tell different versions of the same story that NEEDS to be told. Both are phenomenal, and hopefully those who haven’t heard Tupac will now listen to his song. He didn’t take over or take away; he added to the greatness that was already there

@SkyShazad

2 жыл бұрын

Damn Right

@dhaisley

2 жыл бұрын

I will go and listen to it now. Thanks.

@sarahdell4042

2 жыл бұрын

Bruce usually refers to his own song as a Tupac song as well, which is great.

@thedukeparty

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@robster-vision475

Жыл бұрын

😇

Bruce Hornsby and Huey Lewis were two of my favorites in the 80's.

@rondag.3761

4 жыл бұрын

Luther, mine too! The 80's had some great singers and songs.

@joepegel

4 жыл бұрын

Huey actually helped Bruce get his first record contract. So Bruce let Huey record his song "Jacob's Ladder", which became a hit single for Huey. Bruce recorded his version of it on his second album. On the same album, Huey played harmonica on a song called "Defenders of the Flag".

@Lance37a

4 жыл бұрын

@@joepegel Huey is on the first record as well, Down the road tonight.

@tinaharp9213

4 жыл бұрын

Forgot about that one Thanks for the reminder!!

@jjsdad4952

4 жыл бұрын

Huey Lewis - super duper underrated

Bruce can tickle those ivories. Great reaction, Sir

That man can play the hell out of a piano!

for some reason this song has brought me too tears this morning.

I went to High School with him, he was a year ahead. His family owned Hornesby fuel oil company. Simplier time back then... 1970 era.

@lautarorial3880

3 жыл бұрын

and are you still in contact with him?

@usfreight

3 жыл бұрын

No. We all moved on.

Bruce and the Range have always been a class act.

The man can really play that piano...and then sing and write music...it just ain't fair sometimes. This song works on many levels and 30 plus years later it is still listenable and relevant.

There have been "woke" white males long before "woke" was a thing. I think you would also like to hear 'Another day in paradise" from Phil Collins. A message that shows great compassion for the down trodden. Would love to see-hear you react to that GREAT song.

@roddow612

5 күн бұрын

What people are calling "woke" most of us just call basic human decency

Cuz the law don't change another's mind, when all they see at the hiring time, is the line on the color bar! It's such a shame that in 2020, that line still rings true!! I'm glad you enjoyed this one brother!

@gaylonbellew832

4 жыл бұрын

Move down South. I live in Alabama and we get along just fine.

@crnkmnky

4 жыл бұрын

@@gaylonbellew832 👀 in many ways, yes. in other ways, meh.

Highly recommend Bruce Hornsby and the Range - Every Little Kiss. I think you'd like it!!!

@sherrythomas3028

4 жыл бұрын

Omg that one is so good too!

2Pac's "The Way it is" is an incredible song. This sampling works so well. 2Pac took this song and made it come from a different cultural space. Bruce wrote from his perspective and 2Pac wrote from his. Both incredible songs that have the same underlining message. I never understood people freaking out when an artist samples another (with permission) for a song. To me, it's a compliment. It's one artist telling another that what you wrote is so awesome that I want to use it for part of my song. And Dre is one of, if not the best ears for music.

@Kairukurumi

4 жыл бұрын

See, I am always afraid that they stole it, so it is good to know when they got permission

@Tekknorg

11 ай бұрын

See Reznor and Cash

@tawogtrailers

9 ай бұрын

Bruce even said, "I thought he was so clever, and really profound, and deep. There's a lot of gravitas to Tupac's music, to me.”

This is my dad's favorite song to play on his piano, I grew up knowing this version instead of Pacs.. but who doesn't love Tupac 😂

They did this in 1986 when I was in my late teens. I LOVED this song!

Bruce did some great work with Don Henley.

@shunlvswx

4 жыл бұрын

Gary Lindsey And The End Of the Innocence sounds just like The Way It Is. I know he wrote it with Don, but the music is so close to it. Heck half of his music kinda sound the same but different words. Note. Not knocking Don Henley. I love his music and a huge fan.

@garylindsey5174

4 жыл бұрын

@@shunlvswx Yeah,I know what you mean,but a lot of different musicians have a lot of material that sounds really similar,and I think it really stands out with the piano,maybe more than guitar. But I know I am a novice musician,I have a predictable strumming style. I have to pay attention to try and keep everything I play from sounding the same lol

@nathanhull8302

4 жыл бұрын

Gary Lindsey Don Henley was awesome. Both in the Eagles and solo

@garylindsey5174

4 жыл бұрын

@@nathanhull8302 Yeah,that "The End of the Innocence" album was a masterpiece

Wow. Hadn't heard that one in years. Great song.

Phil Collins Another Day in Paradise will bring out Billy you so Emotional

@bearman000ify

4 жыл бұрын

Killer choice!

@gwillis01

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Collins wrote a song about homelessness called "Another Day in Paradise".

So cool when genres cross so perfectly. Love this. 👊🏼

This song always reminds me of another great song, Walking in Memphis - Mark Cohn. Don't know why.

@crnkmnky

4 жыл бұрын

well, the vocal tone, lead instrument, geographic subject, production style, and chart era for both songs are all very similar 👍

Love this reaction! Your giddiness is absolutely contagious. ✌🏼♥️🎼

Great reaction. This song is decidedly about the civil rights movement... It's on point.

The entire album is great. Never a bad song.

What a treat for us music fans when a legendary song is sampled to make another legendary song! We all benefit from their magnificence!

That's one of my all time favorite songs. The piano work, bass work etc are just top notch and I'm not one to be okay with sampling most of the time, but for Tupac's Changes, I'll stfu and love every note of it... because it's that good.

He will make you a piano lover,that's for sure.

I love that you love this. 💕 Such TASTY playing! And a deep message.

I was born in the 70’s so I got to enjoy this song as a young kid. Then got to have the Tupac version in my 20’s. This is a classic for sure and a good message in the lyrics!

You should react to Bruce Hornsby & The Range - Mandolin Rain. This is in my belief is his best song.

Just absolutely loved your reaction and your appreciation of this piece. All Best from Germany

Hey how you find music is always great no matter what it is and what you first heard it from! And Tupac using this sample was inspired!

Man, did I used to LOVE Bruce Hornsby! Nice blast from the past, I gotta go back and listen to that whole album that song is from...

Love this song!!! Definitely a classic!!

Before pushing play I know Billy gonna say...I’ve heard this sampled! Yes, this is the original! Hornsby was a genius.

Bruce Hornsby & the Range and Tupac were in music in the 90s

Listen to “look out any window “ ...Bruce Hornsby”...about the destruction of the environment by big money ...one of my total favorites. Powerful.

One of the greatest piano players of all time. Bruce is the Master. Thanks for playing it!!

Loved your reaction.

He is fanta-terrific playing the piano. He is the world best pianist. Elton john bowed to his talent. Have been enjoying his music since 1983. Great music really. The show goes on track is magnifico and melodious.

For we old folks, this song was a message for it's time and sadly is still relevant today. The musicianship is immaculate and I'm sure Tupac also had a great message in his version. I'm glad you got to see this original version

This song came out in 1986 and the sad thing is nothing has really changed.

@cowetascore8476

2 жыл бұрын

"Ah, but don't you believe them..."

Bruce is the reason I learned piano. He has so many amazing songs, but my favorite is "The Valley Road"... if you enjoy his piano you need to check it out.

Great reaction. I love how you recognized this song from the beginning ☺

Love Bruce. So glad you did this song

I love the line "Hey, Old Man, how can you stand to think that way? Did you really think about it before you made the rules?" And I have spent the past 15 years telling students "Don't you believe them!"

@steveandme63

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like the 'man' who made those rules DID know what he was doing.

@wolfgangkranek376

2 жыл бұрын

"Don't believe them - but believe me, don't you question or else!"

I always love watching that "THIS is where the song comes from?!" moment.

So great seeing your appreciation of this ,man.

If you like Bruce Hornsby, try Mike and the Mechanics. Another 80's hit writer.

@crnkmnky

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Rutherford was also in Genesis with Phil Collins. 🤘🏿

Thank-You for your exuberance. I've always loved this. I'm 73 and this song feels like yesterday.

Here's a few others from Bruce Hornsby that my dad introduced me to: The Valley Road, Look Out Any Window, Mandolin Rain, and Every Little Kiss. Also! You gotta play this one to the end, the piano flourishes are totally worth it- he's just showing off by the end lol.

Bruce got the mix tape after Tupac passed. The Shakur Foundation reached out to him, and the rest is history.

Out of all the reactions to this classic song, this is by far the most genuine and respectful!

Such a great song!

New subber! Love the head jamming to this amazing song! Your a class act! And the tupoc version is great also!

Bruce is an awesome pianist and has played with all the big names. Love this song, the words are amazing

Around the same time as this is one by a group.....david&david / welcome to the boomtown..

@varsitycamplife

4 жыл бұрын

That whole album is a jewel

Love this song so much. Didn’t know the Tupac version but happy that this amazing song reached new audiences. Amazing band. All love ❤️ ❤️❤️

Nice reaction. Like your smiling spirit and enthusiasm. Keep going.

This song floored me the first time I heard it in the summer of 1986. I’ve been a big Hornsby fan since that day. Thanks for covering it.

I don't know why people get mad when somebody hears a song for the first time as a sample, in my mind that's a great way for someone to walk backward and learn about music history. Glad you recognized this one, and glad you knew it from the Tupac sample, because they're both excellent songs with great messages.

@laurawelker9025

2 ай бұрын

For someone like Tupac to sample that song, it's a compliment to the artist.

My goals in life is to just be the person that my life experiences have taught me to be!! Great reaction brotha!!

I've seen Bruce a dozen times live...they are really, really good. He is also a fantastic human being. This song always rings true to me. He loved that Tupac sampled it.

I've always loved this song. One of the few that give me goosebumps. Ikr Bruce and this song makes me want to learn piano

I really appreciate your personal touch and honesty, especially about how watching these music videos inspires you to want to learn how to play a musical instrument and sing, and how you intend to get to it (this video was made in 2020 and now it is August 2021...have you made any progress toward any of those things? I ask this because I also have those same aspirations for myself for many years but somehow I keep getting distracted from those goals. My brother even bought me a nice Fender acoustic guitar, and I bought a good instructional DVD and a few books to learn the basics of how to play. I have start-stopped a dozen times over the past few years, and so far have only learned a few chords. But I think my true interest is learning to play the piano (I have been looking at reviews of digital pianos...prefer a full size 88 key, like the Yamaha P45, aka P71). I also love to sing karaoke (usually when I am home alone!). I'm ok at it but I would like to learn to be much more consistent with my range. As it is there too much much hit and miss...in other words each time I sing is rather experimental! I have seen there are many people on KZread who put out singing tutorials. Anyway, being able to relate to what you said, you actually have inspired me to get with it...and really try to stick with it for a while and see what I can produce after a year or so of dedication. Thank you. God bless you. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ.

I am loving this whole thing!

I just heard you try to sing and then choke lol. “Billy, you so funny!“ 😆

Nicely felt and expressed brother✌🤘❤❤❤

This is a very underrated song

Had to watch a fellow Mafia member’s reaction!! Love both the songs and your take! Go Bills!! ❤️🦬💙

one of those songs that make you sad we don't treat each other better. Love yall.

Bruce Hornsby is one of the best pop/rock pianists ever. Check out "Valley Road" and "Mandolin Rain" for more.

Amazing amazing amazing. I hadn't heard this incredible song since way back and I'm ashamed to say I'd forgotten all about it but Bruce Hornsby is a superb songwriter/performer. God I love this track. So powerful, so tuneful, so haunting. Surely Bruce's version is the original...?

@LittleLouieLagazza

6 ай бұрын

Yes. He co-wrote it with his brother John and polished it in the garage of his house in San Pedro, California while doing commercial jingly-type stuff.

I love to see younger people learn new music. I am 55 and love learning new songs. New this from way back. On M T.V. days. Like what your doing.

@gaylonbellew832

4 жыл бұрын

49yrs. here and enjoying all the new experiences.

If you liked this you'll love his other songs The Valley Road and his song about environmental pollution Look Out Any Window.

I love Bruce. I loved your take on his song even more. Please see him in concert if you have the chance.

I love your honest reaction.

Love your channel

I was 11 when this song came out. My mother was quick to change it from the rock station in the car, but not when this song came on and if my father was also in the car. She would turn it up and not so passively aggressive sing along to only one line of the entire song. "Get a job." Pssst...he never did, it didn't work. She claims to love this song but I would be willing to bet that she has no idea what it's about. I think she knew she liked one line of it. Yeah, the 80s were awesome 😎😊 I do however really love this song even if I can still hear my mom singing that one line, because it's a damn good song!

@wratched

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think your mom understood what this song is about.

@lb1984

4 жыл бұрын

@@wratched very astute. I made the same assertion in my post. Did you read until the end?

@wratched

4 жыл бұрын

@@lb1984 My eyes must have blurred over that bit.

The piano solo makes you want to cry, yes, even in the store when you shopping

I wore this cassette out learning to play this in when it came out. I haven't sat at a piano in 20 years, but if I ever do again, I'd give this one a shot again. It's a really fun play. Probably one of the best song writers of this era. He's still killing it today.

If you want another similar, but different look at "The Year of the Cat" by Al Stuart.

@crnkmnky

4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the musicianship on his song "Time Passages," especially the bridge section.

Billy you so crazy. Great song.

Thanks for this

Doesn’t matter what you learn to play or sing.... just keep bringing the absolute powerful positive energy!!!

I love you youngsters hearing the originals sampled by legends from legends.

Never heard Tupa’s versión but always knew Bruce’s version, a Genexer who grew up in the 80’s would know most 80’s songs.

I understand your feeling. I heard this as a child and wanted to learn piano.

Well done my friendo. 🙌

I listened to this song for the first time in years and I heard it with new ears and an open mind. The truth within this song is behind virtually everything we're dealing with to this bery day.

Hornsby was from Virginia, but graduated from The University of Miami, Frost School of Music, he has come to some alumni gatherings here in Miami a few times....so chill & so good.

I so enjoyed your reaction. Great song from Bruce Hornsby. Mandolin Rain should be next.

Check out any number of live versions of this song. You'll be further blown away. Also, check out “Across the River” from their third album with a kick ass solo by Jerry Garcia (Bruce was doing a stint as the Dead keyboardist at the time) The whole catalog is great. Glad to share in your discovery.

I love when Bruce finishes the second solo, he looks up at the band like, whoohoo! 😆😅

Bruce Hornsby is super talented. I never realized it when I was a kid and my mom was listening to this album. It wasn’t till I got older and actually listened to these guys, that truly appreciate it