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On This Day: The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby & The Range Hits #1 - December 13, 1986

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On this day, December 13, 1986, Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s iconic track “The Way It Is” became the #1 song in America, holding the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 until December 19. The song also reached #1 in Canada, cementing its place as a defining hit of the 80s.

Known for its heartfelt lyrics and Hornsby’s signature piano riff, “The Way It Is” tackled themes of inequality and social change, making it not just a commercial success but a meaningful anthem of its time. The song remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
 
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