The Funk Brothers - I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Joan Osborne

The Funk Brothers - Live at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2004 The Life time Achievement award winning studio band from Motown Records 1959-1971

[@nickbyrne5871]

I am convinced Joan can sing the PHONEBOOK.........and make it SMOKE!!!

[@wega4105]

:-D

[@tyronemarcucci8395]

Joan does not need fancy costumes or a huge group as backup, She stands and delivers.

[@DoodleBugLisa]

Yes, she does. No one is so great they don’t need to dress for the job. She looks like a soccer mom. Yuck.

[@nezihesal6915]

Absolutely ❤

[@coporal4]

Its always good to see a Kentucky girl with good vocals. Her rendition of of the Broken Hearted is beautiful

[@javadude54]

While she never got the public recognition she deserves, history will remember Joan Osborn as one of the very best singers of her era, and this concert as one of the finest displays of musicianship and soul ever recorded. The way she can turn the grit on and off when needed rips my heart out.

[@barrynangmalik4880]

She's just one of us

[@tmalloy9]

@@barrynangmalik4880 perfection

[@tmalloy9]

Joan got precisely what she wanted on her own terms. My love and admiration, from the first moment I dove into her reality at the Met Cafe in Providence, RI in the 90’s, when I witnessed purest joy, to whenever I can find her today, is unalloyed.

[@scottieehopkins9857]

I agree! Her voice is phenomenal!

[@jimfladwood4393]

TRUE talent for sure!❤

[@antlar1250]

She doesn't need any multi -colored lights, smoke, risqué dancers because her voice is her show case.

[@stevenmatheson4857]

Holy crap what a voice and talk about a. Tight Band unbelievable and I'm 70 years old.

[@liliignon2204]

The bassist is the incomparable Bob Babbitt, who just recently passed. He needs no "heyron" to be one of the baddest bassists of all time. RIP, Bob.

[@PearlDrummaster]

When Joan Osborne took the stage during the filming of In The Shadows Of Motown and began singing to me she was the best one of all the others that sang on that program. Her heart and soul was in each rendition of the original songs . The Funk Brothers along with The Wrecking Crew out of Los Angeles will never be duplicated again. Both had the best of the best playing. Thank you Barry Gordy.

[@sandraweinhardt9203]

What a kind comment! You are a real Gentleman.

[@VCT3333]

Stax house band and the Muscle Shoals house band were also wonderful. They're my top Four.

[@simonrichmond4935]

Perfectly put.

[@mikeinlutz]

Funk brothers and the wrecking crew belong in the rock and roll Hall of fame.

[@billpettigrew4500]

Funk Brothers are "The" Motown Sound period end of discussion!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

My God - her voice is still incredible.

[@hhight100]

When ever I play Joan's songs. I am overcome with a level of bliss saved for the angels.

[@JamesSullivan-fq9bw]

She nailed this Hit by Marvin Gaye. She has heart and soul. Makes me want to get up and dance!

[@chillywillie6283]

Thank goodness for KZbin and what can be found on it. I soaking up all the Funk Brothers I can as their time on earth gets shorter. A national treasure we will never witness again.

[@reginamoore6356]

I saw the funk brothers in Washington DC free it was a awesome show I would love to see them again the best band the funk brothers I remember this show I love the instrumental verso it’s funky I went and got it you won’t ever here them on the radio ever

[@jimfladwood4393]

Joan Osborn has always been in music FOR the music no more no less!❤☮️👀

[@censusgary]

This couldn’t possibly be any better. It is sublime.

[@danielcarlin1619]

Loved Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Became a huge Joan Osbourne fan after seeing her rendition of What Becomes of a Broken Heart. Great rendition here as well

[@robertgenda3024]

Joan is not only very beautiful but also exceptionally talented the girl got serious soul

[@ClaudeChaney]

She did a fabulous job on "Heat Wave" and "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted" in the movie Standing In The Shadows of Motown.

[@dasonheath5652]

how refreshing to see a SINGER who can be herself and get us all hooked on her she does not give a damn about the skimpy clothes rot of the brainwashed or being so skinny one looks like a dress on a coathanger she is proud to be a real woman and I love her can watch and listen to her for ages.

[@deokidokiza]

She is not only one of the best singers there is right now, she is a sexy beast, and the fact that she is not aware of that mekes her more interesting. Love her

[@aladent]

100%. If you haven't seen her with Melissa Etheridge doing this song, check it out. It made me sweat a little. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWnkpV9ba2BfLM

[@CalTxDude]

This is the only song that I love both versions. Marvin's and Gladys'!!

[@Gregc63]

Don’t forget CCR!

[@CalTxDude]

​@@Gregc63 Thank you for reminding me. *tips hat*

[@austinteutsch]

The Funk Brothers and The Wrecking Crew are what studio musicians are all about. Oh, and those cats out of Philly! Oh, and those dudes out of Muscle Sholes and Nashville and Memphis. Without them, it would be hard to live without their talent and input.

[@Sharonlyn]

Joan Osborne is an incredible presence. Period.

[@Walker-ld3dn]

Sorry....no respect, but....Osborne is fine. BUT, she is entirely residual to the history and music behind this glorious music. The ONLY reason she is fronting this great band is her skin color. Her renditions, while OK I guess, carry none of the blood and rhythm of the hundred of singers who could do a much better job except for their skin color. Go Funk Brothers, but cool it with Joan Osborne.

[@diesel1344]

She and the Funk Bros were made for each other. This is a great cover, but, I have to say, Broken Hearted is their masterpiece.

[@jerrysterling7023]

Wow you are a hip shaking mama beautiful woman thank God for the punk Brothers fabulous group with some great entertainers out of this world music thank you so much Jerry Metairie Louisiana

[@rosewind52]

I'd rather see someone who is plain in dress but with such a powerful voice than some of the over-hyped performers of today. Besides, no one would be saying this if it was a guy in a T-shirt, torn jeans and a pair of beat up Reeboks singing (Thinking Steve Tyler). But since it's a woman performer, she has to be criticized for how she dresses and looks? It's the voice that counts and on that, she delivers and she's not one who has to mask her natural beauty in a ton of schmaltz and glam.

[@olly8]

Thats Joan Osborne. Remember the song- What If God Was One of Us-? Thats her. She got soul down to her toes! ❤❤❤

[@bethweeks5943]

Tell us now who be criticizing Joan - we be kickin their asses! 😡

[@valeriewatsonz197]

This girl can really singgggggggh !!!!!!!!!!!

[@ofcbob6391]

Be sure to check out her: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted..OMG..if you appreciate MoTown (real music) you'll love her rendition of that ol classic. It'll take you back to a simpler time and place.

[@paulrobilotti9294]

Ofc Bob, you are so right about her What Becomes of the Broken Hearted. was a teenager during that simpler time and place you speak of

[@thathawaiiandude787]

I thought she was sweet in all. But, for me, HEAT WAVE, was the one that zapped my soul 😁 She always oozed sexy vocals. Love Joan. I never thought anyone would come close to Martha or Linda in doing this song (Heat Wave). Linda’s was my ultimate fav.

[@beachlover7268]

Watched it!! Seen the movie 4 times!!

[@tmalloy9]

I got to see Joan Osborne at The Met Cafe in Providence, RI in the 1990’s. She was a comet burning up that dark little dive. She was absolutely pure Joan and loving it. First time I heard her and her songs and I was lifted up and floored and beyond thrilled and deeply grateful that she brought that there. Then the business tried to take her, paint her up and make her a star. Stars stay where they’re put. A comet has places to go. I consider her as having made a lucky escape.

[@VCT3333]

@@thathawaiiandude787 for me it's her singing Right Hand Man. She said she wanted to have a woman's version of a Oozing Sex Rolling Stones kinda song ... and she nailed it.

[@trussell8510]

What a performance - she give that song the emotional soul it needs and deserves.

[@ronmoore4372]

I was at this show. They had these gigantic screens set up on adjoining streets so the overflow of people could see as well as hear the show. It was tremendous. A good time was had by all. Memorable night.Can't beat Montreal festivals in the summer...

[@djbassey2]

I WAS THERE... and it was an amazing show !

[@sheajohnson923]

Good lord Whatta voice

[@aferdix]

*She's great. The Band, is great. Thanks Uploader.*

[@douglascollins3335]

Joan Osborne has a truck load of soul.

[@geoffbell1095]

One of the greatest singers of our time.

[@BlueRidgeKat1]

Under rated and over looked.

[@scottyboettcher8191]

Joan Osborne has a truck load of soul. I love this woman. One of the greatest singers of our time.

[@My6stringer]

Back in the day when singing was for real, now it's just plain vocal gymnastics..going all over the place...runs and falsetto. Todays singers should listen to this stuff and hear how it should be done. Joan was one one the greatest female vocalists of all time and very under-rated too.

[@michaelwinn2508]

Not all true. Look in to Grace Potter, Leon Russel, Nathanael Radecliff, St. Paul and the Broken Bones. They can bring it.

[@suprchickn7745]

@@michaelwinn2508 I discovered Grace Potter recently and I wholeheartedly agree.

[@thathawaiiandude787]

Michael Winn Isn’t Leon Russell old school. Or are you referring to another?

[@melissasweeney1487]

Melisma and acrobatics have destroyed some perfectly good songs. This girl just sings the damn thing.

[@TheYellowdogcafe]

I just doesn't get any better than this!

[@suetullgren4564]

I just love this ! Way to go Joan and Funk Brothers

[@kaycee7945]

Marvin would be PROUD to hear Joan...Throaty and full of FEELING and mostly...SOUL! AWESOME!!!

[@bobbydavro3603]

I love this woman.

[@mercyfald]

+1. Yeah, she's wonderful!

[@janbriggs3387]

COOL THAT KEYBOARDIST IS THROWING DOWN MUCH COLD JAM !!!!!

[@mikeharris130]

That woman has some pipes and can sing!

[@mikeballou7598]

So good. Love this version of this fine song.

[@melodied4314]

This woman is fantastic. ❤

[@martinchapman1127]

WOW JOAN OSBORNE IS ROCKING THIS SONG JUST GREAT AND THE BAND IS AWESOME AS WELL ....!!!

[@cynthiamarshall13]

I grew up on Motown & Soul back in St. Louis, Mo. in the 1960s/70s. It left a big impression on my brain and I can't ever forget or get over it. I am 66 now from the Class of '66! *S*

[@whatsthebigfndeal]

that's a bad ass girl right there. who else could get away with dropping a marvin gaye song? i've watched "standing in the shadows of motown" about 20 times but had no idea she ever did this show with these guys. pretty damn awesome.

[@soapbxprod]

I WAS THERE! WOO HOO!

[@RalphWigg1]

Count yourself lucky, she still has no plans for the UK!

[@michellatendresse1700]

I was there in the audience that night;. One of the most memorable concert i've been to.

[@laurieashworth1305]

Saw her at Red Rocks with the Dead. Such a presence. She could fill the amphitheater. 4 nights of bliss.

[@sporkfist]

i wish i was that baby. i'd love to spend my first 9 months surrounded by this kind of greatness

[@stephenwhitters8219]

miss Osbourne and the funk brothers were made for each other

[@joeantolich3477]

Great voice, great collaboration with the Funk brothers, and for those commenting on her weight she was pregnant in 2004 when the video was recorded .

[@cynthiamarshall13]

This Blue Eye Soul Sister is Simply Amazing!

[@craigcole2886]

Joan, you're the one and only!! No one and I mean , no one can make me feel like I'm feeling it with you...thank you, darling..m

[@artsanchez9122]

Saw her a few yrs ago - blue my mind w/her talents and voice quality...became a major fan from then on. Oh yeah, under-rated as well.

[@MrRob113a]

What an amazing rendition of a classic song.

[@arongamman9360]

Joan doesn't just sing, she saaaaang it!

[@johnhatfield6890]

superb voice superb music

[@keener99M]

Don't leave Joan. Give us them blues, give us that groove,

[@harbarjr2026]

Can this group really touch this perennially outstanding Marvin Gaye song? in a word: No! Marvin, you may still rest easy! You were the very best!

[@BetterLifeSeminars]

what an incredible voice!

[@TheRedsoxCeltics]

Wonderful! she is absolutely amazing!

[@andyhawkins642]

Great singer, what a classy band, they know just when to drop back like they did at the middle when she came back in.

[@01PurpleHerman]

I was at the show with the lead guitar player in my band. It was the biggest blowout of the MJF I have ever been to (yup, caught them all since the first jazz fest here in Montreal). From where I was standing, (about 10 meters from the stage) my estimate of the the size of the audience was at least 250,000 people. I was so blown away to hear so many of the tunes that were a part of the soundtrack of my teen age years. Some of the guys in the band were about my dad's age. Definitely one of the greatest performances I have ever seen. Many thanks to the Funk Brothers and Joan Osbourne. Keep on playing until the last of your days and may all your notes ever be sweet! Many thanks for the love you have shared with your music.

[@davidchavers5881]

Best white soul mama on the planet! I've seen her twice and she rocks...

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Thanks, Carl! What a Kentucky Chickadee!

[@RonScibilia]

Just. So. Good.

[@Latz51]

I remember what it was like to go to concerts. Miss it

[@mikehawk9592]

I've seen her 3 times. Excellent all the time. I love her Hip Shake song, and she also does a great Son of a Preacher Man just to name a few.

[@dawnstaymates2415]

WOW AWESOME

[@rbkpetroleo]

There isn't any song sung by Joan that she doesn't make it hers! She's great!

[@jerrysterling7023]

Love watching those videos of you and the funk Brothers it can't get any better than that you belong with the funk Brothers y'all are great I watched the video so many times I just wish they were all still here with you Metairie Louisiana

[@suetullgren4564]

joan your awesome. your one of the best motown singers ive heard

[@GuamGrrl]

If you haven't already, check out her The Early Recordings CD. Unbelievable raw, live soul and sass.

[@Madminute1968]

Wow, that was OUTSTANDING!

[@victoriawaters8248]

Just saw her with Phil leash and friends! I am now obsessed, love her voice!

[@cynthiamarshall13]

She is adorable and doesn't matter what she wears or cares!

[@michaelbottcher2876]

Damn .... This is hot music

[@archie7186]

now that's soul from within

[@Madminute1968]

Wow, Joan, you nailed it.

[@pluck833]

Awesome talent!!

[@billy54graham]

Oooooooooo what a voice.

[@gailcarpenter7647]

she one of the singers i love her voice and her sense of style make her the star she is hard core bad ass performer i love her she's awesome

[@tom7471]

She is, along with Eva Cassidy, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, and a select few more, one of a hand full of my favorite female artists. Iris DeMent, Sara Bareilles, Whitney, and Dido are all up there as well. Ms Osborne brings a lot to the microphone, that is for sure!

[@andreemariaboyd3947]

These background singers are the bomb!😅

[@bobbybravo7942]

She prowls the stage!

[@MrAdog1980]

@whatsthebigfndeal I agree with you completely. I have seen that doco heaps of time but always go back to watch her version of What Becomes of the Broken Hearted...sensational. And for anyone to complain about her dress sense, two things; 1 I think she's gorgeous in whatever she wears and 2 she can wear anything she wants with a voice and show like that.

[@donnabrownbowles3525]

YOU'RE SO AMAZING 💖💖💖 AMAZING*JOAN! MAKES US ALL MOAN .. 💖

[@bejeeber]

Love her voice and have no problem whatsoever with the way she dressed. :^)

[@uyab7742]

Joan sure seems to have not wanted the overly glammed-up treatment like a certain English singer.

[@Playthellgb42]

That's obviously because you have no taste in clothes and no idea what dressing for a show is about...you are obviously a casualty of the Rock./Hip hop fashion DISASTER!!!!!!! She looks like shit....and is at best a mediocre singer. The background singers are MUCH BETTER!!! Obviously your taste in music is not much better than your taste in clothes

[@RalphWigg1]

She could be dressed in sackcloth for all I care, as long as she sings the way she does!

[@Liftruc2]

You must be a real JERK OFF, you can't be married!

[@ALLEYOOP77]

YOU MIGHT THINK ABOUT GETTING A MATCHING SET OF HEARING AIDS, IF YOU CAN'T HEAR THE TALENT IN THIS LADY'S VOICE. HEY PLAYTHELL, WHY DON'T I FIND YOU ON THE FASHION POLICE LIST, AND WHEN IS THE LAST TIME ANYBODY PAID YOU TO APPEAR IN PUBLIC WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR CLOTHES?

[@stevereed8786]

Joan is a finely tuned and polished rendition of Janis. She has the Soul of Aretha and the delivery of Ella but she can also split wood with her Janis like voice.

[@oldprankster7606]

I've always loved how Joan Osborne uses that rasp in her voice. So controlled. And what a fantastic finish to a live masterpiece. While that was "a Marvin Gaye song", Gladys Knight and the Pips recorded it first. It was Gaye that gave it that classic groove. And for one night, JB owned it.

[@rosemarymcmahon1179]

So unassuming... Amazing

[@ArestorBorges]

Great performance with a great sound

[@cynthiamarshall13]

I secretly think that Joanie is reading our comments and realizes that we love her!

[@SGeorgeEvans220955]

Joannie, you're amazing.

[@MaryGerdt]

Incredible 🙏🏼❤️