The Way It Is (Tesla song)
"The Way It Is" is a song by American glam metal band Tesla. When it was released as a single in March of 1990 it peaked at number 55 on the Hot 100,[3] and 13 on the Album Rock Tracks chart.[4]
| "The Way It Is" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Tesla | ||||
| from the album The Great Radio Controversy | ||||
| Released | March 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:14 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Keith, Skeoch, Hannon, Troy Luccketta | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero | |||
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Reception
In his review of The Great Radio Controversy, Steve Huey, writing for AllMusic, called this song along with Love Song and Heaven's Trail, "among their best, with melodies and riffs that aren't predictable, cookie-cutter product".[5]
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 55 |
| US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)[4] | 13 |
References
- Replugged Live - Tesla | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-07-14,
On Replugged Live, Tesla excels by sticking with what it does best: bluesy, melodic pop-metal -- and the Californians are focused and inspired on tight performances of old favorites like "The Way It Is," "Modern Day Cowboy," "Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)," and the power ballad "Love Song."
- Popoff, Martin (2004). The Top 500 Heavy Metal Albums of All Time. Chicago: ECW Press. p. 415. ISBN 978-1-55490-600-0. OCLC 705538374.
- "Tesla – Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- "Tesla – Mainstream Rock Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- The Great Radio Controversy - Tesla | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-04-22
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