#75 - Bruce Hornsby: How My Song Became Tupac's 'Changes'

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Nothing Left Unsaid, Tim Green and his son Troy welcome Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby. Known for hits like "The Way It Is," Bruce opens up about music, legacy, confronting social issues through art, and finding humor amidst life's trials. From receiving a mysterious cassette featuring Tupac's iconic "Changes" to collaborating with Spike Lee, Bruce shares candid stories about creativity, authenticity, and the impact one song can have across generations. Episode Highlights: 00:00: Receiving Tupac’s "Changes" cassette posthumously and its impact 09:06: Origins and relevance of "The Way It Is" 16:01: Collaborating with Spike Lee and navigating backlash 19:55: Why Bruce initially quit piano lessons due to embalming fluid 34:00: Choosing music over basketball and overcoming family skepticism 47:14: Personal struggles, ALS connections, and finding spiritual grounding 53:00: Bruce proudly shares insights into his family’s unique journey This episode encapsulates music’s power to inspire change and heal wounds, interwoven with humor and humanity, perfectly reflecting the heart of Nothing Left Unsaid. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ElevenLabs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. SOCIAL: Website: nlupod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nlutimgreen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/NLUpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nlupod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tackleals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tim Green Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠authortimgreen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices