Joan Osborne - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted (Live) - [STEREO]

What A Voice! Joan Osborne & The Funk Brothers Deliver A Fantastic Performance Of This Jimmy Ruffin Soul Classic From The 2002 Movie "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown". Hear it on internet radio kvkvi.com

[@jtclaf]

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.......

[@robertcrabtree816]

Damn good must see documentary not just for the music

[@harveywallace3266]

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 .

[@GeorgeSpencer985]

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.

[@nmstan3619]

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.

[@violet9853]

Where have you been hiding out??? 😊

[@jimkarayianes8976]

The Funk Brothers were just fantastic on this.

[@jeffreyhhatcher3992]

Is it silly to give a standing ovation when you're watching this at home alone?

[@morganclare4704]

NO! (LOL) cheers

[@Buddymac]

Nay. It is damn great music and voice

[@supergmx1046]

Yes. You are silly, but that’s okay.

[@daviddempsey9726]

Not at all.

[@violet9853]

@jeffreyhhatcher3992 no not at all, I do it all the time. 😎

[@user-fo6em7gw6t]

The drummers are kicking it big time and those back up singers with Joan top shelf.

[@ciceroskip1]

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!!!

[@lightsone2]

Every song Joan covers becomes better than it was meant to be. What a woman. What a voice.

[@carolmartin4413]

Sadly the greatest bass player, Bob Babbit, died the following year. Just makes this even more special 😢

[@JuanMoreGame]

Sad-happy tears mixed with the awe of seeing one of the most talented sexy performances of all time, never gets old.

[@dominicmcleman5579]

Awesome! Still watching in 2024, the joy on Pistol's face as the song finishes always gets me.

[@garydyer9825]

O my...this song was played just before I WENT TO VIETNAM. I realized I'm still in love with her

[@acousticshadow4032]

Doesn't hurt none to have the Funk Brothers and a Gospel Choir behind you.

[@donkeyssuck]

Hell no it doesn't !!! Lmao

[@donkeyssuck]

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....

[@lillyanderson3623]

I watch with tears streaming down my 70 year old face, so many emotions in one song. Greatfull to appreciate them all!

[@lillyanderson3623]

I agree!! I appreciate her!

[@garry1214]

If this cover does not send chills through your bloodstream you're not human. Fantastic

[@joelrohn5576]

The first time, and many more times since, I cried like a baby. And I was a 50 year old man. So so moving.

[@glennjacobs9090]

you are soooooo right. Wow!

[@opensesame19]

Saw her do this live with this band. It was BREATHTAKING!🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉

[@horseyhorselips3501]

I just seen and heard of her now for the first time and yes I’ve been BrokenHearted like you would never believe 😢

[@alvingordon6266]

@@joelrohn5576 the

[@bbqking7410]

Joan did Jimmy Ruffin proud with her performance, right here- R.I.P., Jimmy Ruffin!!!

[@terrymccormack5664]

Simply put : An Old School performance for the Ages.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

This song kills me every time. This is the soulful Joan that the world should know

[@kingcotten9005]

AMEN

[@JackycClark]

Well said and I agree wholeheartedly .

[@Okanagan48]

It's a great tune.

[@lillyanderson3623]

Absolutely !!!

[@LesterMoore]

Am audible golden flourish of American culture.

[@ts.elliot5870]

Joan we need your music more than ever (2023)! Big hug I hope you are well.

[@urseldoran2991]

Her delivery here on this tune with this great band is just GREAT!!!

[@ranger02smith65]

Jimmy Ruffin would have loved this.

[@marklett5810]

Thank You Joan for helping the Funk Brothers for finanly getting the credit they deserved.

[@davidanderson8469]

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.

[@mikemoore6668]

We were heading south to Seattle and saw an announcements on the Skagit Casino highway marquee that she was coming. Whizzed around and went back and got a couple of tickets and 2 days later were buzzed wit her performance. No Funks but live she can't be beat..

[@ri9093]

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 !

[@jimfladwood4393]

How much amazing talent can you get on one stage! DAMN ❤☮️👀🎶

[@stubbsd]

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.

[@davidmacewen]

I couldn't have said it better.

[@oldprankster7606]

Silk and sandpaper. What an accurate description!

[@joeshark8000]

Sharky🦈🖐️.. Joan Osborne, one word, Amazing ! And to the Funk Bros . Band Respect to members,love n peace. R.i.P.🙉👍💓💝🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@deborahelliott160]

Beautifully inspired by Osborne with her signature voice

[@paulacapps]

Well said.

[@Smokeater717]

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....)

[@AnneMarieLewis]

Trigger Hippy - loved that band... loved her tour of Dylan songs.... she's just amazing!

[@richardengel5866]

A yacht and a G4 could help you hurdle the age diff

[@slundgr]

@@richardengel5866 Isn’t that the truth! Money solves a lot of ills.

[@slundgr]

Nice voice and looks like a real woman, with curves! 😍

[@stevekenyon5657]

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.

[@simonrichmond4935]

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.

[@edwardgross712]

Ditto!

[@ewetomb]

OMG! She has taken ownership of this tune. What a performance.

[@stevemartinez7841]

DONT FORGET THE FIRST SINGER DAVID RUFFIN....

[@jameseast7966]

@@stevemartinez7841 I think you are refering to JIMMY.

[@Windir5]

Who would could possibly dislike this song?!?!! that one person! This is such perfection!

[@alfonsocervantes4277]

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...

[@JamesSullivan-fq9bw]

This Lady has a "knock it out of the park!" voice. I think she just hit a grand slam!

[@RannJamm]

I watch this every day

[@oldprankster7606]

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.

[@stevenroby8607]

The funk brothers, perfection!

[@KrawczyKowski3]

I cried when I saw the movie…😔

[@deejames9380]

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

[@JackycClark]

Been wondering how she got the gig ? I've listened to Joan for years and am thrilled this happened for her .

[@deejames9380]

@@JackycClark sheer talent is how she got that gig.

[@oldprankster7606]

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!

[@oldprankster7606]

@Michael M. Totally agree. I get goosebumps everytime I revisit this. Just one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen.

[@JackycClark]

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 ?

[@uVueD2b]

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...

[@MusicMikeFlashbackFavorites]

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

[@urseldoran2991]

Just discovered Joan and this so very well performed tune. Now a fan forever!!!

[@fcukmegently]

It doesn't get any better. The power; that lovely gravel in the voice.

[@ConnCollector]

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.

[@kevin-kjohndeans4600]

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.

[@user-es2fd7ss1g]

The Funk Brothers are Eternal.the Old Ones. Wise. Tested. Victorious.

[@jimmelody1616]

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

[@IMunlucky]

Joan nails this version and the back-up singers are unbelievably tight and pitch perfect. Very tidy performance.

[@oldprankster7606]

It's more than tidy, It's awesome!

[@mtl3108]

@@oldprankster7606 Precisely!!

[@oldprankster7606]

Tidy isn't the right description. Superb is more like it.

[@JackycClark]

How bout " inspired " ?

[@SeaSharkGull]

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

[@DavidKnowles0]

I say it more about recovering from a broken heart.

[@CurtEdwards]

She nailed it....you make Louisville Proud my Joan!!

[@roberthingst3056]

i get "triple goosebumps" every time i listen to this. Joan is amazing. She puts the soul in soul music

[@1stbattlion372]

Brilliant voice...Chills up and down my spine...

[@rongiasson4640]

A plus performance-simply stated 👍

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Love you Joanie! You are the epitome of Motown Blue Eye Soul Sister!

[@swatmarshal5414]

I watch this a minimum of 3 times a month- I feel me smiling through the whole bit. Just great !!! Knocks me out.

[@chadcdavis]

I was just telling someone the same thing, and I'm reading this comment because this is my 2nd time this month.

[@joeshark8000]

Sharky🦈. Absolute Perfection. She killed it, and the Funk Bros. Band amazing Motown Gold, God Bless🙏🤗👍💓🙉🥂

[@russhamilton1611]

She worked in to it slowly and then took the song over... Great job with heart and soul....

[@MusicMikeFlashbackFavorites]

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

[@raymondanthony8651]

There aint nuthin' better than seeing AND hearing musicians doing their thing like this, all coming together to make these AWESOME sounds. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!

[@davidbradley622]

Heard this version in a tiny rural bar in Thailand, thought it was fantastic, rushed to add to my playlist - excellent.

[@cynthiadesmond4906]

Her cover is perfection.. Loved the whole Standing in The Shadows..🤩

[@sheajohnson923]

I’ve seen her live twice and her voice is unbelievable.

[@lancemiller4647]

What a great cover of a Motown hit from many decades ago. Joan Osborne kicks ass bringing this song back to life...

[@richardengel5866]

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

[@jimfladwood4393]

Joan is so incredible! The FUNK brothers are amazing and so talented, a league all their own ☮️✌️❤️

[@wannabehendrix]

my God! I get goose bumps hearing this rendition!

[@yomasane3670]

I'm so impressed by the way the bass drives this song to the wall. That must be why he's the thumbnail.

[@Madminute1968]

The bass-guitarist is outstanding hitting those low bass with total perfection and keeping perfect timing for all.

[@yomasane3670]

@@Madminute1968 He's playing notes sympathetic to the root. It adds such tension to the progression.

[@yomasane3670]

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.

[@johnnielsen2693]

Joan Osbornes vocal is so spinechilling awesome this is a great cover song

[@paulnash7630]

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.

[@colinminard8438]

Brilliant, Outstanding Performance. Funk Brothers and Joan Osborne . A perfect match.

[@summerbabetoo]

SHE RIPPED IT!

[@john110960]

Damn...She slayed that. Awesome job Joan.

[@IMunlucky]

Joan fits this song like a cold beer at the end of a long day working in the sun.

[@ellent4132]

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.

[@johngiovine8792]

Rarely if ever does it ever get better than this.... WOOF!

[@345kobi]

Wonder if this is the best musical performance I have ever heard?

[@MyDadsRubberBroke]

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.

[@davestratton460]

TIMELESS MASTERPIECE .

[@MrBUBBAKY]

She now owns this song ! What a great Performance!!

[@pierrelowe405]

Joan and , The Funk Brothers laid it down............

[@pbenson56fran]

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.

[@Rick-yo2lm]

60's motown will live forever

[@pbenson56fran]

@@Rick-yo2lm it will be around around around around.

[@user-es2fd7ss1g]

Jimmy is smiling down on you, Joanie. Epic.

[@patriciadoughty2587]

Spoke to ME. Widow 2 yrs. FIRST X I FELT This song TY JOAN & Co.

[@DaveB-hg7el]

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 💚

[@linnlemon9729]

She’s wonderful!

[@Madminute1968]

Damn, that was outstanding, she's blue-eyed soul at it's finest.

[@mickdrummer5965]

Sensational-an emotional classic !!!

[@ladymuziklover]

wow...what a rendition!!!

[@josephonofrio828]

What a voice 'Fantastic.'

[@dewmikester1]

Fantabulous!!!

[@tonymendicino5489]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Wish she would tour more on the West Coast!

[@kathyakamimi4989]

Wow! Why don’t I know this amazing singer? Fantastic!!!!!

[@pkappel006]

@MusicMike2 All I can say is UNREAL Partner, and leave it at that, AMEN

[@riderprideful]

God means this one to sing.

[@Madminute1968]

AMEN******

[@carolwong3399]

And so Amen Amen! Joan Osborne sing sister! Thank you!

[@carolwong3399]

What becomes of the broken hearted who had loved and is now departed! Gone! Thank you!

[@carolsferra3582]

wow...Love the way she sings this song!!!!!

[@karenperdue4879]

Certainly one of the best Motown songs ever! Joan you make David Ruffin proud

[@seancoxe1094]

Uh...JIMMY Ruffin did the original.

[@karenperdue4879]

@@seancoxe1094 He sure did ! I don’t know how old Joan is I don’t think she was alive when he did that song

[@gregcox9556]

Brings tears to your eyes. Masterful.

[@josephonofrio828]

What a fantastic voice.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Take a crowd of great musicians, a good song and a soulful singer. Hit 'Play'. Easy but unfortunately so very rare.

[@1926andre]

BEYONF AWESOME THIS LADY.

[@mikeizzano172]

She killed It ! Shadows gave her exposure that was long overdo . Talented lady with the voice to bring it to you !….

[@briannewell6064]

Stunning performance by all.

[@TFJPanama]

probably one of the greatest female vocalists i had the pleasure of seeing live. love this girl

[@jimmaculate5]

Wow this is so great. I’m gonna play it again. Reminds me of her first album called relish which was probably as great a first album is anyone ever. She is really one of a kind that Voice that gruff Voice so beautiful

[@rogerpr364]

WOW! Power and beautyful voice, fantastic ensemble!!

[@connynielson8686]

voice rings like a bell ! blew everyone out the water there

[@MsLinjohn]

my favorite singer she was born to sing such natural talent effortless sings her own voice