The title track from Hornsby's debut album, 'The Way It Is' became an unexpected chart-topper, showcasing his piano skills and socially conscious lyrics.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1986.
- It also topped the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart for three weeks.
- The single was certified Gold by the RIAA in January 1987.
Bruce Hornsby is a singer-songwriter from Virginia known for his sophisticated piano work and pop-rock songwriting. The Way It Is was released as a single in 1986, a year before his debut album "The Way It Is" was released.
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