Industry Apr 23, 2026

Bruce Hornsby Connects His Hit “The Way It Is” to Mark Knopfler's Soloing

He also reveals which hip-hop interpolation of The Way It Is he likes the best

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Bruce Hornsby Connects His Hit “The Way It Is” to Mark Knopfler's Soloing

Bruce Hornsby sees a connection between his hit song "The Way It Is" and the soloing featured on a classic Dire Straits song. He noted that both he and Mark Knopfler's work involve extensive soloing throughout their respective recordings.

Hornsby also mentioned his preference for a particular hip-hop interpolation of "The Way It Is." Originally reported by MusicRadar.