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
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MusicRadar
Bruce Hornsby has drawn a parallel between his hit song "The Way It Is" and a Dire Straits track, citing Mark Knopfler's guitar soloing throughout the latter. Hornsby stated that he adopted a similar approach for his own song. He also shared his preference among hip-hop interpolations of "The Way It Is." Originally reported by MusicRadar.