To be honest, I've never heard of Joan Osborne until a friend of mine told to watch the movie, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", and wow she really knocks it out of the ballpark, what a outstanding performance!!!!!!! Yea, she does own the song now.......
I am 64 years old and just now starting to listen to her about 2 months ago . since then i have been listening to anything and everything she has done . yes she is good damm good .
I used to listen to her with her band in little clubs and bars in upstate NY in the early ‘90s. Her voice certainly did fill the venue. About 5 years later One of Us was released and it did not show off her voice at all, but it went to #1 with 6 Grammy nominations. But it’s always great to have a hit.
Me too!!! Today was the first time. It just showed up when I was listening to another song. So I thought "let's check out how this lady does this old classic". Wow!!! Love that voice and the power that you know is there and she controls very well. I plan on finding out more about her.
I've got goosebumps running down my arms. What a beautiful voice and a tight backup band. She's got white soul too. Everyone's dressed for success also. Classy performance.
Soulful, powerful, blistering. Joan KILLS this song with a voice that is silk and sandpaper, in a breathtaking arrangement that this song needs and deserves.
Just Excellent ! To be on that stage with those musicians must be quite an honor. Joan osborne is wonderful ! All the experience of those talented musicians and all their talent is astounding !
The perfection of Joan Osborne's singing together with the high standard of musicianship has produced a video of unbelievable quality. The whole song was performed so well and an absolute joy to watch.
Well, I've got a confession....up until a couple days ago, I'd never heard of Joan Osborne. Now, all I can say is......where in the hell have I been?? Incredible performance of a TRUE classic....and she's HOT!! (if I was only 30 years younger....)
Absolutely outstanding! Joan slayed the vocals and The Funk Bothers... WOW! Just an amazing group of musicians from day one and still showing their chops when this was recorded. No wonder they are legendary. Wish I'd have been there live.
An iconic Motown song that this lady just grabs, doesn't let go, and then launches into space! Wow! How many singers can glide in and out of a rasp like Joan Osborne does? And with a supporting cast that includes the fabulous Funk Brothers, how can you possibly surpass perfection? I've been to the mountain top!
Too terribly sad, Ms. Osborne doesn't have an album of her performing the selected Motown songs that lend their arrangements, backed by the Funk Brothers or the West ciast Wrecking Crew. A best seller of huge magnatude.
Me, too. I listen to every note she sings, the consistent strength of her voice, her command of that terrific rasp, and how she dials the song up to that powerful conclusion. It blows me away every time I hear it. I recently saw "Standing In The Shadows of Motown" (only after 18 years), and Joan Osbourne's performance is the best by far - with apologies to the great Chaka Khan.
The strength of Motown was that as an artist you always had to be better because of the talent around you. Joan rose to the challenge and they let her in. Magnificent
When Joan sings that song, she owns that song. And those old pros in the orchestra play with absolute perfection. I have loved this video since I saw it on PBS TV a few years ago. Thank uou for posting it.
I've never heard of her until watching this video. Wow, have I missed out on this talent or what? Even her band and backing group are outstanding. Awesome performance! 👏👏👏
This song is curious because its about the broken hearted - it should be sad but its not - its uplifting because its sung so perfectly and backing is so rich, intricate melodic, funky and then the camera angles are delightful - all those close ups on instruments and I love the fact that all the musicians are sitting down just like they are doing another hard days work; when you can play like that there's no need to stand or strut. I agree with other comments here - one of the very best EVER
Recent Comment: My God, what a clip! Absolutely perfect playing and singing, I think Joan Osborne deserves credit for holding her own amongst some of the best musicians ever, the whole thing was so perfect, so moving, a real treat! Thank you for posting this. cruithneuladh
been a musician for 58 yrs. still love my 60's 70's the bee gees etc. Play keyboards bass and pedal steel. All I can say this lady rocks and the band. I am bored and need to jam with these people. Just awesome!
I thought that I was crazy one Listening too this tune over and over Joan(GodBlessUSista) MyGod she and the FunkBros killed it what a performance. Also Standing on the Shadows of Motown was awesome.
Oh, god, former music industry exec who once did marketing for Motown (yikes, 70s, Smokey, Abner, et al) so was drawn to the film. ALWAYS a Jimmy Ruffin fan. Saw this white chick come on stage for this performance and thought, wtf?, and was completely blown away. Maybe the only time that I thought a cover was better than the original. (Sorry Jimmy...). Joan, my dear, beyond masterful...
Like most songs with horn backing this is in the key of B flat, he lays on a fat F creating a sonic tsunami giving Joan Osborne a broad tonal plain to vocally emote on this Motown classic.
All I can say is WOIW!!! My jaw dropped when I first heard this. I still get chills from hearing this! It's rare that someone can cover a song,makes it entirely their own but still stay true to the original. I'd give them a standing "o" just watching the video...I'm glad for technology that not too long ago, this would'vre been a "you just had to been there" moment...
Recent Comments: MusicMike...you’re our hero for providing one of the best videos on you tube.....the incomparable funk bros with Joan on this timeless classic.... R.I.P. Pistol Allen and the departed bros....you'll never be forgotten.... nyc1rob " What Becomes of the Brokenhearted " has been one of my all time favorite songs forever .........but when I saw Joan & the Funk Brothers do this in the movie I was absolutely blown away !!!!!! It actually brought tears to my eyes!! 7seadog
There aint nuthin' better than seeing AND hearing musicians doing their thing like this, all coming together to make these AWESOME sounds. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
What a fabulous cover of Jimmy Ruffin's classic song, Joan Osborne with the the superb Funk Brothers backing including the great base playing of Bob Brabbet now sadly gone as of most of the original Funk Brothers, fabulous.
This is a perfect example of how music has de-volved in the last 20 yrs. These flavor-of-the-month "musicians we have today with their auto-tune and canned back-up should not be in the same building as the fabulous Funk Brothers, Joan, and all of the artists from this era. I weep for the future of great music and real musicians who work hard at their craft. Not some no-talent pretty face jumping around.
And... It wouldn't have been the song it is to begin with..... But Joan's vocal strength takes the intensity of this song to a whole new level that may not be matched again....
Joan Osborne, you knocked that song out of the universe, and with the greatest band ever the Funk Brothers. You guys made Motown, we miss you dearly for those R.I.P. lots of love from Montreal, Motown best music ever.music of today does not even come close.🤔🤗👍🙉😱🌈🙏🏽
I consider myself cognoscenti if rock and Roll and folks There is simply no finer cover of a song than this. It is riveting stolen from Jimmie Ruffin and ownEd for antiquity by Joan Osborne I can remember like yesterday when where and with whom I heard this. Brought tears to my eyes like watching La Traviata for the first time
She sung the heck out of that song. I loved the arrangement. I'm watching this movie for another time. Most of the Funk Brothers have past. The movie was real good. This when I became aware of Joan Osborne. Matter a fact this is how I learned about the Funk Brothers.
❤part of the music of my era. 2 Tours behind the IRON CURTAIN, 1966-1968, then 1 Tour in DaNang VIETNAM, 1968-1969. There is so much music from this era that brings both a tear to my eyes😢 and a smile 😊 to my face.
Absolutely epic! And like a true talent, she makes it look completely effortless! I bought her "Relish" cd years ago and discovered that the 'hit' song on the cd (One of Us) was the least representative of her style and her incredible talent. Saw her on tour for that cd, at a small venue and was utterly blown away.
My absolute dream woman ❤️ her voice is out of this World. I could sit alone at home & listen to her singing all night. Joan, you’re so hot that you’re on fire🔥🔥🔥
As a widower for the last two and a half years I have asked myself the same question that this song asks, "what becomes of the broken hearted" during the course of every day since the passing of my wife. This song is done so well that it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Thanks for your comment. Peace 💚
The Funk Brothers were Motown Records' house band that played behind the Motown stars from 1959 to 1972. Though known in the jazz clubs of Detroit they were anonymous on Motown recordings until the 1970s when the studio acknowledged backing musicians. They were amazing!
The “broken hearted” surely must feel less alone.
Is it silly to give a standing ovation when you're watching this at home alone?
NO! (LOL) cheers
Nay. It is damn great music and voice
Yes. You are silly, but that’s okay.
@jeffreyhhatcher3992 no not at all, I do it all the time. 😎
@@jeffreyhhatcher3992 I give standing ovations all the time. 😎❤️
To be honest, I've never heard of Joan Osborne until a friend of mine told to watch the movie, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", and wow she really knocks it out of the ballpark, what a outstanding performance!!!!!!! Yea, she does own the song now.......
Damn good must see documentary not just for the music
I am 64 years old and just now starting to listen to her about 2 months ago . since then i have been listening to anything and everything she has done . yes she is good damm good .
I used to listen to her with her band in little clubs and bars in upstate NY in the early ‘90s. Her voice certainly did fill the venue. About 5 years later One of Us was released and it did not show off her voice at all, but it went to #1 with 6 Grammy nominations. But it’s always great to have a hit.
Me too!!! Today was the first time. It just showed up when I was listening to another song. So I thought "let's check out how this lady does this old classic". Wow!!! Love that voice and the power that you know is there and she controls very well. I plan on finding out more about her.
Where have you been hiding out??? 😊
This lady has got it😊
Sadly the greatest bass player, Bob Babbit, died the following year. Just makes this even more special 😢
Joan we need your music more than ever (2023)! Big hug I hope you are well.
2025...EVEN MORE!
Just discovered Joan and this so very well performed tune. Now a fan forever!!!
If this cover does not send chills through your bloodstream you're not human. Fantastic
The first time, and many more times since, I cried like a baby. And I was a 50 year old man. So so moving.
you are soooooo right. Wow!
Saw her do this live with this band. It was BREATHTAKING!🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉
I just seen and heard of her now for the first time and yes I’ve been BrokenHearted like you would never believe 😢
@@joelrohn5576 the
O my...this song was played just before I WENT TO VIETNAM. I realized I'm still in love with her
I've got goosebumps running down my arms. What a beautiful voice and a tight backup band. She's got white soul too. Everyone's dressed for success also. Classy performance.
Soulful, powerful, blistering. Joan KILLS this song with a voice that is silk and sandpaper, in a breathtaking arrangement that this song needs and deserves.
I couldn't have said it better.
Silk and sandpaper. What an accurate description!
Sharky🦈🖐️.. Joan Osborne, one word, Amazing ! And to the Funk Bros . Band Respect to members,love n peace. R.i.P.🙉👍💓💝🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Beautifully inspired by Osborne with her signature voice
Well said.
Joan did Jimmy Ruffin proud with her performance, right here- R.I.P., Jimmy Ruffin!!!
Every song Joan covers becomes better than it was meant to be. What a woman. What a voice.
This song kills me every time. This is the soulful Joan that the world should know
AMEN
Well said and I agree wholeheartedly .
It's a great tune.
Absolutely !!!
Just Excellent ! To be on that stage with those musicians must be quite an honor. Joan osborne is wonderful ! All the experience of those talented musicians and all their talent is astounding !
How much amazing talent can you get on one stage! DAMN ❤☮️👀🎶
November 2024 who's watching the fab Funk Brothers with the beutiful Joan Osbourne 😢
Simply put : An Old School performance for the Ages.
Thank You Joan for helping the Funk Brothers for finanly getting the credit they deserved.
Brilliant, Outstanding Performance. Funk Brothers and Joan Osborne . A perfect match.
Agreed.... this is as good as it gets!!!!
The perfection of Joan Osborne's singing together with the high standard of musicianship has produced a video of unbelievable quality. The whole song was performed so well and an absolute joy to watch.
Well, I've got a confession....up until a couple days ago, I'd never heard of Joan Osborne. Now, all I can say is......where in the hell have I been?? Incredible performance of a TRUE classic....and she's HOT!! (if I was only 30 years younger....)
Trigger Hippy - loved that band... loved her tour of Dylan songs.... she's just amazing!
A yacht and a G4 could help you hurdle the age diff
@@richardengel5866 Isn’t that the truth! Money solves a lot of ills.
Nice voice and looks like a real woman, with curves! 😍
Absolutely outstanding! Joan slayed the vocals and The Funk Bothers... WOW! Just an amazing group of musicians from day one and still showing their chops when this was recorded. No wonder they are legendary. Wish I'd have been there live.
An iconic Motown song that this lady just grabs, doesn't let go, and then launches into space! Wow! How many singers can glide in and out of a rasp like Joan Osborne does? And with a supporting cast that includes the fabulous Funk Brothers, how can you possibly surpass perfection? I've been to the mountain top!
@Michael M. Totally agree. I get goosebumps everytime I revisit this. Just one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen.
I'm so glad I can listen to this again and again , but it's hard to listen to music that's less than , you know ?
There are times when an artist can remake an older classic song. Joan takes this one to a new level. The band, her voice absolutely magic!
Too terribly sad, Ms. Osborne doesn't have an album of her performing the selected Motown songs that lend their arrangements, backed by the Funk Brothers or the West ciast Wrecking Crew. A best seller of huge magnatude.
This Lady has a "knock it out of the park!" voice. I think she just hit a grand slam!
Joan does the very best rendition of this song. She is simply awesome!!!!!
Couldn't agree more!
2024 and just found her. Sounds like I've missed a lot of good music.
YouHave😊- the good news there’s still time to hear all of this!
PS . The goose bumps = no cure
She sang with the Greatful Dead!
Joan nails this version and the back-up singers are unbelievably tight and pitch perfect. Very tidy performance.
It's more than tidy, It's awesome!
@@oldprankster7606 Precisely!!
Tidy isn't the right description. Superb is more like it.
How bout " inspired " ?
Jimmy is smiling down on you, Joanie. Epic.
OMG! She has taken ownership of this tune. What a performance.
DONT FORGET THE FIRST SINGER DAVID RUFFIN....
@@stevemartinez7841 I think you are refering to JIMMY.
I watch this every day
Me, too. I listen to every note she sings, the consistent strength of her voice, her command of that terrific rasp, and how she dials the song up to that powerful conclusion. It blows me away every time I hear it. I recently saw "Standing In The Shadows of Motown" (only after 18 years), and Joan Osbourne's performance is the best by far - with apologies to the great Chaka Khan.
Joan Osborne and the Great late Jimmy Ruffin just style on top of Style...nuff said 👌👍😎
The strength of Motown was that as an artist you always had to be better because of the talent around you. Joan rose to the challenge and they let her in. Magnificent
Been wondering how she got the gig ? I've listened to Joan for years and am thrilled this happened for her .
@@JackycClark sheer talent is how she got that gig.
The funk brothers, perfection!
I cried when I saw the movie…😔
When Joan sings that song, she owns that song.
And those old pros in the orchestra play with absolute perfection.
I have loved this video since I saw it on PBS TV a few years ago.
Thank uou for posting it.
I've never heard of her until watching this video. Wow, have I missed out on this talent or what? Even her band and backing group are outstanding. Awesome performance! 👏👏👏
The back up band is the funk brothers cant ever be beat
I know, I haven't heard this before, unbelievable
Awesome! Still watching in 2024, the joy on Pistol's face as the song finishes always gets me.
The Funk Brothers were just fantastic on this.
I watch this a minimum of 3 times a month- I feel me smiling through the whole bit. Just great !!! Knocks me out.
I was just telling someone the same thing, and I'm reading this comment because this is my 2nd time this month.
Sharky🦈. Absolute Perfection. She killed it, and the Funk Bros. Band amazing Motown Gold, God Bless🙏🤗👍💓🙉🥂
This song is curious because its about the broken hearted - it should be sad but its not - its uplifting because its sung so perfectly and backing is so rich, intricate melodic, funky and then the camera angles are delightful - all those close ups on instruments and I love the fact that all the musicians are sitting down just like they are doing another hard days work; when you can play like that there's no need to stand or strut. I agree with other comments here - one of the very best EVER
I say it more about recovering from a broken heart.
The drummers are kicking it big time and those back up singers with Joan top shelf.
That older drummer on the right looked like he was having the time of his life reliving his glory years, He's still got it!!!
Sadly Pistol Allen died shortly after of cancer 😢
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My God, what a clip!
Absolutely perfect playing and singing, I think Joan Osborne deserves credit for holding her own amongst some of the best musicians ever, the whole thing was so perfect, so moving, a real treat!
Thank you for posting this.
cruithneuladh
been a musician for 58 yrs. still love my 60's 70's the bee gees etc. Play keyboards bass and pedal steel. All I can say this lady rocks and the band. I am bored and need to jam with these people. Just awesome!
I thought that I was crazy one Listening too this tune over and over Joan(GodBlessUSista) MyGod she and the FunkBros killed it what a performance. Also Standing on the Shadows of Motown was awesome.
Who would could possibly dislike this song?!?!! that one person! This is such perfection!
Damn...She slayed that. Awesome job Joan.
Oh, god, former music industry exec who once did marketing for Motown (yikes, 70s, Smokey, Abner, et al) so was drawn to the film. ALWAYS a Jimmy Ruffin fan. Saw this white chick come on stage for this performance and thought, wtf?, and was completely blown away. Maybe the only time that I thought a cover was better than the original. (Sorry Jimmy...). Joan, my dear, beyond masterful...
I'm so impressed by the way the bass drives this song to the wall. That must be why he's the thumbnail.
The bass-guitarist is outstanding hitting those low bass with total perfection and keeping perfect timing for all.
@@Madminute1968 He's playing notes sympathetic to the root. It adds such tension to the progression.
Like most songs with horn backing this is in the key of B flat, he lays on a fat F creating a sonic tsunami giving Joan Osborne a broad tonal plain to vocally emote on this Motown classic.
Sad-happy tears mixed with the awe of seeing one of the most talented sexy performances of all time, never gets old.
All I can say is WOIW!!! My jaw dropped when I first heard this. I still get chills from hearing this! It's rare that someone can cover a song,makes it entirely their own but still stay true to the original. I'd give them a standing "o" just watching the video...I'm glad for technology that not too long ago, this would'vre been a "you just had to been there" moment...
Love you Joanie! You are the epitome of Motown Blue Eye Soul Sister!
Hard to beat the original which was huge hit in UK 3 times……this comes close and she is a fantastic performer, the Funk Brothers still killing it
U have to be kidding, it doesn't get better than this.
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MusicMike...you’re our hero for providing one of the best videos on you tube.....the incomparable funk bros with Joan on this timeless classic....
R.I.P. Pistol Allen and the departed bros....you'll never be forgotten....
nyc1rob
" What Becomes of the Brokenhearted " has been one of my all time favorite songs forever .........but when I saw Joan & the Funk Brothers do this in the movie I was absolutely blown away !!!!!! It actually brought tears to my eyes!!
7seadog
Damn, that was outstanding, she's blue-eyed soul at it's finest.
Certainly one of the best Motown songs ever! Joan you make David Ruffin proud
Uh...JIMMY Ruffin did the original.
@@seancoxe1094 He sure did !
I don’t know how old Joan is
I don’t think she was alive when he did that song
She worked in to it slowly and then took the song over... Great job with heart and soul....
There aint nuthin' better than seeing AND hearing musicians doing their thing like this, all coming together to make these AWESOME sounds. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
Am audible golden flourish of American culture.
She now owns this song ! What a great Performance!!
She owns this song now. No one can take that away from her. I can listen to this forever.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THAT!
What a fabulous cover of Jimmy Ruffin's classic song, Joan Osborne with the the superb Funk Brothers backing including the great base playing of Bob Brabbet now sadly gone as of most of the original Funk Brothers, fabulous.
This is a perfect example of how music has de-volved in the last 20 yrs. These flavor-of-the-month "musicians we have today with their auto-tune and canned back-up should not be in the same building as the fabulous Funk Brothers, Joan, and all of the artists from this era. I weep for the future of great music and real musicians who work hard at their craft. Not some no-talent pretty face jumping around.
What a great cover of a Motown hit from many decades ago.
Joan Osborne kicks ass bringing this song back to life...
Doesn't hurt none to have the Funk Brothers and a Gospel Choir behind you.
Hell no it doesn't !!! Lmao
And... It wouldn't have been the song it is to begin with..... But Joan's vocal strength takes the intensity of this song to a whole new level that may not be matched again....
I watch with tears streaming down my 70 year old face, so many emotions in one song. Greatfull to appreciate them all!
I agree!! I appreciate her!
That beautiful Joan can absolutely sang😢❤ it touch my soul
Joan Osborne, you knocked that song out of the universe, and with the greatest band ever the Funk Brothers. You guys made Motown, we miss you dearly for those R.I.P. lots of love from Montreal, Motown best music ever.music of today does not even come close.🤔🤗👍🙉😱🌈🙏🏽
Absolutely
THE BEST. None better. Blown away the first time I saw Standing in the Shadows of Motown and always like hearing Joan NAIL IT.
Let us never forget the Funk Brothers- Amen
I consider myself cognoscenti if rock and Roll and folks
There is simply no finer cover of a song than this. It is riveting stolen from Jimmie Ruffin and ownEd for antiquity by Joan Osborne
I can remember like yesterday when where and with whom I heard this. Brought tears to my eyes like watching La Traviata for the first time
i get "triple goosebumps" every time i listen to this. Joan is amazing. She puts the soul in soul music
Brilliant voice...Chills up and down my spine...
Wow! What a GREAT rendition. I guess when you have an excellent band and a great song, Joan makes this look easy. Thanks Mike, for sharing this one.
Joan is so incredible! The FUNK brothers are amazing and so talented, a league all their own ☮️✌️❤️
Her delivery here on this tune with this great band is just GREAT!!!
She nailed it....you make Louisville Proud my Joan!!
She nails it! 🤠👍
She sung the heck out of that song. I loved the arrangement. I'm watching this movie for another time. Most of the Funk Brothers have past. The movie was real good. This when I became aware of Joan Osborne. Matter a fact this is how I learned about the Funk Brothers.
60's motown will live forever
@@Rick-yo2lm it will be around around around around.
Her cover is perfection..
Loved the whole Standing in The Shadows..🤩
❤part of the music of my era. 2 Tours behind the IRON CURTAIN, 1966-1968, then 1 Tour in DaNang VIETNAM, 1968-1969. There is so much music from this era that brings both a tear to my eyes😢 and a smile 😊 to my face.
Absolutely epic! And like a true talent, she makes it look completely effortless! I bought her "Relish" cd years ago and discovered that the 'hit' song on the cd (One of Us) was the least representative of her style and her incredible talent. Saw her on tour for that cd, at a small venue and was utterly blown away.
I know that I am too old for this, but I have a major crush on Joan Osborne. She is fantastic...
You are never too old for it 😉
Heard this version in a tiny rural bar in Thailand, thought it was fantastic, rushed to add to my playlist - excellent.
I love her; have most music. Especially love her rendition of this song.😊
My absolute dream woman ❤️ her voice is out of this World. I could sit alone at home & listen to her singing all night. Joan, you’re so hot that you’re on fire🔥🔥🔥
I’ve got goosebumps! I have never even heard of this lovely woman! What a blessing!🥰🙏 You go, lady!🙌😀💕🧁
Finest version of this song I've ever heard.
God means this one to sing.
AMEN******
And so Amen Amen! Joan Osborne sing sister! Thank you!
What becomes of the broken hearted who had loved and is now departed! Gone! Thank you!
Spoke to ME. Widow 2 yrs. FIRST X I FELT This song TY JOAN & Co.
As a widower for the last two and a half years I have asked myself the same question that this song asks, "what becomes of the broken hearted" during the course of every day since the passing of my wife. This song is done so well that it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Thanks for your comment. Peace 💚
Joan and , The Funk Brothers laid it down............
❤ I love this Song forever in my life God Bless
PacoS Memories Music ❤
my God! I get goose bumps hearing this rendition!
Rarely if ever does it ever get better than this.... WOOF!
Joan, thank you for singing the “pain” for all of us!
Joan Osbornes vocal is so spinechilling awesome this is a great cover song
Fall of 1966 Homecoming! Will never forget how much I loved this song,and played it over and over again!❤
She is doing great job with this song
I’ve seen her live twice and her voice is unbelievable.
The Funk Brothers were Motown Records' house band that played behind the Motown stars from 1959 to 1972. Though known in the jazz clubs of Detroit they were anonymous on Motown recordings until the 1970s when the studio acknowledged backing musicians. They were amazing!
Joan fits this song like a cold beer at the end of a long day working in the sun.
WOW! Power and beautyful voice, fantastic ensemble!!