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 discussed the connection between his hit song "The Way It Is" and a classic Dire Straits track, describing them as "kindred spirits." Hornsby noted that both he and Mark Knopfler featured guitar solos throughout their respective records. He also shared his preference for a specific hip-hop interpolation of his song. Originally reported by MusicRadar.