Release date:
"The Way It Is" was released in Europe in March, 1999 (SPV 085-21032), in Japan in April, 1999 (Nippon Crown)
and in the USA (Shrapnel) in August, 1999 (with different artwork, USA only).
Glenn Hughes (Vocals, Bass)
Jocke Marsh (Guitars)
Stevie Salas (Guitars)
George Nastos (Street Funk Guitar)
Marc Bonilla (Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Mellotron, Strings)
Hans Zermuehlen (Clavinet, Piano, Wurlitzer Piano, Keyboards)
Keith Emerson (Organ)
Matt Sorum (Drums)
Gary Ferguson (Drums)
Produced by: Glenn Hughes and Michael Scott (except Track 2 and 10)
Co-Producers: Steve Salas (Track 2 and 10) and Marc Bonilla (Track 8)
Executive Producer: Ken Ciancimino
Associate Producer: Gordon Perry
Remix: Laurence Tolhurst ("Freedom")
Engineered by: Mike Scott & Dave Ahlert
Mastered by: Kerry Crafton & Gordon Perry at Goodnight Dallas Studios, Dallas, Texas
The album was recorded late 1998 in Los Angeles.
Art Director/Designer: Darwin Foye
Photography: Robert John