Bruce Hornsby & The Range – The Way It Is
Bruce Hornsby & The Range – The Way It Is (1986)
Directed by: Gerard de Thame
Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s “The Way It Is,” released in September 1986, is the title track from their debut album. The song addresses social issues, notably the Civil Rights Movement and economic disparity, and became a significant hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Gerard de Thame, features the band performing on a dimly lit stage adorned with long curtains, emphasizing the song’s reflective tone.
