Bruce's piano playing is mesmerizing! "Mandolin Rain" is another huge hit of his.

The most important line "aaaah but don't you believe them".

Seeing the realization on your face made this entire video! ❤

Bruce Hornsby is definitely not a one hit wonder. He has several albums (the old term) and a number of hits, including this one. He was well-known back in the day.

This whole album is fire.

All the reaction videos to this song are priceless when folks realize Bruce is the original OG for Tupac's Changes, minds blown!!! I LOVE IT

Bruce Hornsby is a boss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Yep, THE original. I saw them at the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver in 1986. They were oh, so good. They had several other hits: "Every Little Kiss" and "Mandolin Rain."

I wasn’t alive in the 80’s but this song makes me feel like I was there and makes me happy.

He had another great song called Mandolin Rain.

"Long Valley Road" and "Mandolin Rain" are a couple of other hits.

Bruce Hornsby is one of the best pianist ever. His style is Ike no one else. This is his biggest and most enduring hit but every song he plays on is elevated by his piano stylings. If you like this song, you’ll love his whole album. He creates so much joy and whimsy in a song that is so dark in so many ways. You can’t help but be moved by the song. Check out Mandolin Rain. That song is beautiful

I haven't heard this song in so long lol. I feel so old

Bruce Hornsby also played piano on Bonnie Raitt's "I cant make you love me".

If I understand correctly this song was at least partially addressing Apartheid and the policies of it. Bruce Hornsby plays just about any style of music there is. He has three Grammys,Best New Artist, Best Bluegrass Album and Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Besides his group he has worked with multiple artists including three years with The Grateful Dead. You have probably heard him even if you don’t realize it because he has composed and performed for multiple projects with Spike Lee including the 2009 Kobe Bryant special on ESPN. Truly a versatile talent in the music industry. I think he had a new album out in May of 2022 and he will be on tour this summer.

Hornsby took the term "Tickling the ivory's" to new heights ❤

You should hear Bruce Hornsby accompany Bonnie Raitt on the song I can’t make you love me

He has a bunch of great songs! Mandolin rain is another great one. Love your reaction you got a subscriber! ✌️

loved your reaction!! haha , boy's fingers are possessed haha awesome reaction vid man. this is prob my favorite tune ever, just amazing, great message, great music, really amazing.

Check out Huey Lewis and the News. Huey was good friends with Bruce, Bruce wrote him a song "Jacob's Ladder" for his "Fore" album and Huey produced a song for Bruce "The long race". Some songs of his "I want a new drug" "If this is it" "Heart and Soul" "Power of love" "Heart of Rock and Roll" "Stuck on you" "I know what I like" "Hip to be square" "Doing it all for my baby" edit: "Do you believe in love?" "Perfect world" "Small world" "Hard at play"

It's crazy when I see people discover this stuff. When 2 Pac sampled this I knew where I came from. You never forget the original, I'm glad you liked it.

Bruce grew up in Williamsburg Virginia. Son of a wealthy real estate family. Sometimes people of means have the most empathy for those that don't have it.

Bruce did it first !!! 😆

Bruce is a 6'5" former basketball 🏀 player here in Virginia Beach area. Tupac sampled two Bruce Hornsby and the Range songs.

Good one here, loved this back in the 80s yep, he's the original

One of the first artists I feel in love with because of this song! Been listening to him since this album came out. You gotta check out more of his music! ❤

Mandolin Rain is another big song from Bruce. Also, he wrote End of the Innocence for Don Henley, which is also great.

When you realized.....perfection. Grateful this masterpiece was brought to an entirely new generation, it's magical. Let the message ring.

To hear him really KILL it on the piano, try "Spider Fingers". A deep track to be sure; but damn. From a fan.

Bruce Hornsby is not a new artist This is '80s music

'Every Little Kiss' is another great one by them.

Check out his song Valley Road. Another great one!

Hello my friend, I hope all is well with you and your family. You stumbled upon one of my favorite songwriters and singers. This man was asked to tour with the Greatful Dead which he did but refuses any and all accolades. Very humbled and unapologetically refuses to pander to southern culture and racism. Great pick.

Sir Elton John is a huge admirer of Bruce Hornsby and his piano skills and has said as much quite openly. What Bruce Hornsby doesn't know about playing the piano isn't really worth knowing. So relaxing to listen to.

When he said: nobody knows about Bruce 😅😅😅😅😅 grew up listening Bruce, my life soundtrack. Amazing band.

At Woodstock 99, Hornsby went to the crowd, now for some Tupac, before ripping it.

I've had this LP since back then. It still makes me cry. 😎 Great reaction!

Bruce also played piano on some mega hits. His playing is unmistakable.

He making that dam piano TALK! "FOR REAL"!

He played with The Grateful Dead as well.

Bruce Hornsby had a number of hits. This is my favorite song of his followed by The Long Valley Road, Across The River, Every Little Kiss, Look Out Any Window, and Mandolin Rain.

You got a like/subscribe for the most honest reaction to Tupac/Hornsby I've seen. Both geniuses, from different mothers... that's all.

"You got three chances to impress me." Bruce just chuckles.

He played most of not all of the instruments on the album Arc Diver. The way he slaps the keys is very distinct.

I love love love your reaction! I understand exactly how you feel man, this song gets to me everytime I hear it, it will remain 'forever platinum gold'!!!! 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I'm Dancing With You!💞💪🐦🎅

and he's 6 ft 5; and went to college for HOOPS; he's got it all going on, man.......

The album that this came from has the best tracks! All of them, which is unusual for me to love every track!! Can’t lose! :)

Wow bro. Finally you've reacted to thus song. One of my favorite songs from the 80s. Good job sir.

Every little kiss. My fav. Song by Bruce

Hornsby is actually HUGE, but quiet about it. Also, love the react, new subscriber here!

Music for your soul ❤🎶

He also has another great song mandolin rain

Bruce Hornsby is an amazing musician, and also an amazing performer, and my favorite person ever in Rock and Roll music. Have had the opportunity to see him many times in concert, both with The Range and also his brief but excellent stint with another GREAT band, the Grateful Dead. He is always on the deal at every show. He has other stellar songs like "The Valley Road" and "Mandolin Rain", and more. But those are his best known songs. Along with the TuPac sample.

Love your chair dances! You make me smile!😂

I am amazed how many KZfaqr’s never heard the original. Perhaps they need to broaden their collective perspectives.

Yeah I got excited when I first heard Tupac using a Bruce Hornsby melody

Bro I had so much fun watching this reaction! I just learned about this song too! Only heard pac and seeing others as hyped as me is great

Funny story... the older brother of I guy I dated off/on from jr high thru high school was a backup singer and studio musician for Bruce Hornsby. Didn't find out until yrs later but always loved his music.

This is an incredible reaction thank you brother!!

Anything by Bruce Hornsby and the Range is worth listening to. I second the suggestion of Mandolin Rain! This group exemplifies the time period in all the best ways. What you grew up with? Much of it was 'sampling' the 70s and 80s (no harm, no foul, earlier generations did the same for earlier music too). I had to pause and look up Tupac's song *lol*!

I can watch your reactions all day you are so freaking amazing.. Thank You for always making me Laugh and Smile...

Go check out his Harbor Lights album if you really want to hear him lose his mind on the piano.

Channel Nine in Australia since the 90's, still uses the piano rifts from this song as part of their Saturday night news Sports short report background music as of Jan 2024.

Bruce has many hits, great music.

He's eating that piano up!!!!!!

Bruce had many hits. Listen to Mandolin Rain.

Bruce was and still is an avicide for justice and he supports all races and creeds. He is color blind so to speak and this song hit so hard that Tupac sampled it.

Pure brilliance

He plays on Bonnie Raitt’s I Can’t Make You Love Me. 🔥

Bruce was a prolific song writer as well as a phenomenal artist. He wrote Huey Lewis's song Jacobs Ladder.

Your genuine reaction to this classic is priceless!!! Thank you for sharing your experience

Recommend "The Valley Road". For me, the song of his that hits the hardest.

Everytime you love a song & start dancing I'm dancing with you! I love this song! It reminds me of Mike and the Mechanics Through The Living Years,just so poignant! Keep moving to the groove ,I'm jamming with ya!

Ps, he wrote this song in his garage in 85 I believe. You need to watch more of him.

Bruce Hornsby is an amazing musician and songwriter, with many songs with social or environmental themes. I had the great pleasure of seeing him live, just him and his piano. No set list. The audience wrote songs on pieces of paper, threw them up on the stage around his piano bench and he'd pick up a piece of paper and play that song. About 10 seconds into his first song, someone's phone when off. He jumped up walked to the front of the stage as if he was angry, then went back to his piano and riffed on the ring tone for five minutes. It was incredible! When people hear songs sampled on a new song, why not look up to find the original? You'll find so much addtional great music that way.

Long Valley Road..the piano is even better in my eyes..

I just subscribed when you went nuts with the ‘magic fingers’ lol😅

Hes just that good.

Bruce Hornsby Long Valley Road

Always watch this when it comes up for reaction - an incredible song and performance. Enjoyed your reaction.

I swear I have heard this song countless times since the 80s and absolutely never tire of it! Timeless classic, message still pierces my heart every time 😢

He also has a great duet with Stevie Nicks from her The Other Side album called "Two Kinds of Love." Excellent.

You should check out Bruce Hornsby the show Will Go On

I love this song. Came out when I was in high school. Great reaction as always

He would play live with the Grateful Dead for many many years

He is an amazing talent and yes Tupac covered this song with Bruce's full support... This song is all about calling BS on people treating other people poorly no mater what the reason is..

TheMagic FingerBus 🤣

Ah ah ah, I know this song but actually it's the first time i got to know the singer and see the MV. I had listen this couple times on radio (105.8 fm Most Radio Indonesia), but i didn't know who the singer is 🤭🙈🙈🙈🙈 actually i'm searching and collecting some 80s or 70s songs that i had heard on the radio but don't know who is the artist. It's so hard 🙈🙈🤭🤭🤭

Gift from GOD to the world.. he just born to play.. you’re listening to the sounds of the gifted.. that’s alll

First time seeing you! You were cracking me up 😂Love Bruce Hornsby, love this song! Oh the 80's...🤩

Bruce is a musical genius ....a modern day BEATHOIVEN.... the melodies he created, gave birth to a whole new genre of music....ROCK POP

He was the piano player for the great full dead before he we went solo

This guy….he’s different and talented,clearly.❤️🎼❤️

Listen to Mandolin Rain another big hit after this song came out.

People choose to not to hear his words !! But don't you believe them!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ he was not a one hit wonder beautiful Child he gave us hope. ❤❤

He played the organ/piano with Ambrosia on their “How Can You Love Me” song. Love this tune.

I have to say, your chair dancing is top notch, lol. 👍👍😄

I wore this cassette out learning to play this 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.

Other suggestions from Bruce Hornsby 😁 "The Valley Road" "Mandolin Rain" "Lost Soul"