The Funk Brothers - Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Joan Osborne, Sam Moore, Haydon

[@lightwayacoustics]

Well. I know one funk brother is still alive at this point. Maybe two. I know at least one because he’s my grandpa. Joe Messina. Saw him yesterday. He just turned 92 this week and he looks the same now as did 20 years ago to be honest. He still jams at home on the guitar.

[@susansmith6732]

How lucky you are. I grew up with the Motown Sound. There is NOTHING that even comes close to that awesome sound

[@Matthewbest]

Well, that is great news! I saw the Funk Brothers play in London back in 2004 and it was one of the greatest concerts I've ever been to. Please tell your grandpa "thanks" from me!

[@lightwayacoustics]

Matthew Best will do. I’ll see him again next Wednesday. Maybe I’ll start recording his jam sessions and posting them on my page. He’s an amazing man and amazing guitarist.

[@michaelegan3639]

Your grandpa is a legend

[@wintonhudelson2252]

Thank you for sharing and the best for your Grandfather, a great man.

[@OogieWa]

Joan got an old soul, and is perfect with these young soul but old musicians. Just about a perfect match as far as I'm concerned. And I once again got to see my influencer, Bob Babbitt playing, so wonderful, and he's definitely still got it at the time, no doubt about it.

[@barryparkin1932]

Joan Osborne brings a new dimension to anything she’s involved with. Not only has she a fantastic voice but is beautiful and so hot she’s on fire🔥🔥🔥

[@chazhogue2945]

I'm all for Joan. And yeah, what she did with the funk bros. She is my gal all the way!

[@keith3694]

Joan Osborne runs crazy as Chinese arithmetic! One hot talented lady!

[@stripervince1]

Ashford and Simpson, just incredible, just like Holland dozier Holland. Beyond great. Funk Brothers jeez. Words can't describe how awesome........

[@armandinagarcia641]

I very watched the Funk Brothers documentary on VHS aver 100 times over the years and I never tire of watching it. I love watching the Funk Brothers, they will always be legends, it's because of them that Motown got to be so famous

[@joeswobodzien7536]

There will never ever b a sound machine again on this planet like the funk brothers

[@Tonetwisters]

Man, that is GOOD stuff!!

[@naomilambert4994]

Tammy is in heaven smiling down at all those great versions of her song. RIP you and Marvin

[@golds04]

Goes to show how insanely brilliant the funk brothers were. This is good. The funk brothers were as tight- as a fist. Bless them all , no longer standing in the shadows of motown.

[@Marty4650]

God Bless Nick Ashford and Valarie Simpson. They made America sing. RIP, Nick, you are missed.

[@falanajerido875]

Amen he truly is

[@terrywatson1583]

Joan Osborne, greatest cover artist ever.

[@mooseandsquirrel9887]

This is sooooo cool.......

[@samwilson8802]

Some of the greatest musicians there's ever been they'll never be replaced and to think they want a motel sound I wish Miss Osborne would have been able to sing but David already or Eddie Kendricks

[@lindaowens2657]

You go girl your the best

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing Song I love it! Awesome performance🥀✌

[@LOLmusics]

Jamerson looking down smiling :)

[@KbcBerlin]

Saw this show in Berlin. I don´t go out so much for music anymore. but this one was worth it I was totally impressed with the spirit, and feel they put out. Not too worried about a " crash" here or there. I didn´t notice one in the gig I saw., but then I try not to listen to music too much as a musician it can spoil the fun in my experience.

[@buddypvaz124]

OUTSTANDING!!!

[@guilhermemello553]

Amazing selection !

[@muschikatze]

Was für Stimmen und was für Musik ❤️❤️🖖🇩🇪🖖

[@rbkpetroleo]

I love it!

[@tyronerobinson9239]

i enjoyed it

[@davidmiller3190]

60!!!!!!!!

[@jordanmicahcook]

This comes from back when they knew how to right songs, and they had the biggest band ever. THE FUNK BROTHERS!!!

[@gregmallette4127]

awesome!

[@cynthiamarshall13]

My love is alive, way down in my heart, although we're miles apart...

[@TheBeverleyann]

YES YES & YES !!!!!!!

[@chileschris12]

Only 3 out of all THE FUNK BROTHERS still alive JACK ASHFORD is 1 of them

[@lightwayacoustics]

Only 2 are still alive now. Joe Messina is one of them. I know this because he’s my grandpa and I see him every other week to hang out. He’s 92 and still jams out of his house. I’ll see him this Wednesday too :)

[@chileschris12]

@@lightwayacoustics MY POST WAS 3 Yrs AGO

[@lightwayacoustics]

Chris Chiles ya I saw that. Just updating is all

[@grahamosborne5109]

Jack Ashford will be my favourite

[@JackycClark]

Yes Ma'am Joan .

[@Quinndiver]

i love your Grandpa. Please Tell him that for me and you can also mention that this old brit has been dancing to his beat for 50 years...

[@jsm5827]

got to have the Funk

[@williampereira8868]

yep they don't make music like this them were the days

[@isabellelambalot2183]

Excellent !

[@williamrolls8075]

Hello Isabelle

[@dannysgirl1549]

I miss Marvin and Tammy...

[@davecroston2914]

I think it's safe to say to say that Marvin and Tammy are smiling down upon us in approval of keeping their legacy alive!

[@mossmonaco9061]

Jack Ashford ❤️

[@gloriaevans1635]

Classic

[@KbcBerlin]

me too, Still am though semi retired. Just a diferent take az. No need to fight. All the best.

[@DAS1962]

Funk brothers is the band, Ashford & Simpson wrote the song

[@oholm09]

yes it is they wrote it for Marvin and Tammy then Diana ross

[@pgreenlee]

Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson wrote many hits for Motown artist. Especially the Hits of Marvin and Tammi

[@mrcockslut6719]

WHAT KEY WE IN AGAIN?

[@jackbraddell1124]

Wow

[@VJR974]

quelle son yes

[@thebesthoff3270]

Key is changing and the horns are lost. It´s a pitty! But great show of all these wonderful musicians!

[@Waccoustics]

Nice,but, is that how they wanted that key change to go? at about 2:40... love it all, though

[@sriperera]

is joan osborne singing pitch somewhere else or is it my ear ? :o LOVE THE FUNK BROTHERS

[@ssemo1923]

+Srishan Perera You are right about that.

[@KbcBerlin]

Looks like an end of show party kaizersotz evrybody on, and belt it out, There was a glitch with the brass at 2:38 but there can be a fair bit of jostling in these end of show, party, full stage situations. Motown did have a very prominant trebly sound . I got plenty of bass here though ?

[@manuelesparza1081]

I see Carolyn Crawford there A Motown star

[@falanajerido875]

This with of been great of james Jameson was alive

[@cynthiamarshall13]

The black ladies are keeping her in reigns? They all compliment one another though. Really righteous that they let her in the loop. I hope I don't sound racist? Just stating an observation. Love them all!

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Sam Moore? Thought it was the Sam E Moore of Sam & Dave fame?

[@LauraMooCow315sDad]

+Cindy Marshall he's there, in the 'denim' sort of shirt,

[@tomhunter965]

Jack Ashford is the last surviving Funk Brother.

[@keith3694]

Joan osbourne makes my head jump stupid!

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Who are the beautiful black ladies "20 or 30 feet from fame?"

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Or, in this case, right up front and center?

[@illblade10mc]

James Jamerson

[@dreadnaught90]

To clarify. James was on the original recording but Bob Babbitt, who traded off the Motown sessions bass playing with Jamerson, is playing on this video.

[@jeffrubenstein9740]

dreadnaught90 no man he REPLACED Jamerson!

[@Barakx8]

Too many distracting breaks in the sound track...or is it my ISP?

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Red as in the blonde white dude playing guitar?

[@jettyoeill]

This is the Funk Brothers. This is not Ashford and Simpson?

[@kaizersolze]

The sound is just off. Something's missing. It's like all treble and it sounds like people are out of key. And the horn section totally blew it at 2:40. Holy crap.

[@khairkhalid6198]

Lol DHL's customer service's call wait tune 😁

[@theoriginalbadbob]

The sound problem is easy to figure out: No baritone saxophone.

[@whirlybird76]

sorry, but i would have to fire some of the horn section, they flopped one too many times...

[@falanajerido875]

They should of let them play instrumental

[@gillesgates7419]

bad audio, bugs...

[@jimmyvee5672]

So who says that White women can't sing Rhythm & Blues ????!!!!

[@rob8872]

I never heard anyone say that....

[@kennmiller3278]

I'm sure Joan grew up singin in the mirror with a hair brush for a mic...just like everyone else. But she had the chops to get on this set and I applaude her.

[@Thinkmacflythink]

Not me!

[@6400az]

No, not at all. No fighting here, totally agreable. Seasons greetings.

[@6400az]

Yes, no bari sax.

[@davidgongwer7193]

maybe this is the wrong question to ask - joan sings beautiful but why does she dress like an old lady??? she is a wonderfull singer.

[@राधकुमार-द1ढ]

i like how she dress.

[@tammyhicks703]

Lol she doesnt always but definitely does here

[@ropewalkingelephant]

as usual with things post 2000 the drums are mic'd up to sound shit :(

[@johncaterfino2598]

Difficult

[@Andrewrucker100]

Didn’t like the drums. Totally missing the Benny Benjamin signature pickups and fills

[@6400az]

No, just saying. Did sound pretty bad I think, I use to be a musician so maybe I'm just looking at it from that angle.

[@gregoryhill7553]

Not the same without James sorry!

[@hlmuser]

MONTRÉAL BITCHES

[@frankgomez7566]

hlmuser

[@KbcBerlin]

If you like.. Not for me..

[@6400az]

A glitch??....more like a train wreck.

[@nkel6111]

she...was a almost blonde from kentucky....home of the klan and mitch mcconell. Guess anything may be possible. nice video