Industry Apr 25, 2026

Bruce Hornsby on Dire Straits and "The Way It Is"

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 on Dire Straits and "The Way It Is"

Bruce Hornsby has drawn a parallel between a Dire Straits song and his own hit "The Way It Is," noting that Mark Knopfler's guitar solos are a feature of the former. Hornsby also mentioned his preference for a particular hip-hop interpolation of his song. Originally reported by MusicRadar.