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
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.