I am going to tell you what I know, not what I heard. JOAN OSBORNE is the best non-Motown vocalist I have ever heard sing MOTOWN. Joan has the soul, tempo, rhythm and emotion of the music. Joan was born to sing MOTOWN.

sorry to all, Joan completely owns this tune!! OMG....is anyone listening to this beautiful soul and singer!!!

No studio takes. No do overs. All live. And just superb.

This woman’s vocals are phenomenal

Martha and the Vandellas owned it. Joan Osborne owned it. Just goes to show how fantastic this song and the band was. One of those feel good songs for all time!

This Movie should actually be shown in every school of the country. It's a part of US history and heritage, and one big part because this music has done more for the cultural expansion of the US than any other things.... and Joan is SO beautiful here...

The Documentary was superb and so was the Talent included. It doesn't get any better than that. Joan and the group still make my eyes water even after watching the clip for years.

THANK YOU FUNK BROTHERS FOR THAT MOTOWN SOUND🎸🎸🎷🎹

This Chica is Awesome!!!!! Great Song!!!! Great Band!!!!! I'm 70 still Rock n Roll!!!!!

This woman is a national treasure.

I kept seeing the tape in truckstops several years ago and one night I thought I'd buy it. Glad I did and so was my wife as we were born in the mid 1950's and this is the music we grew up to. I've collected CDs through the years and I have them on my phone's Micro SD Card. Whenever I go walking, working around the house I listen to music from the 1930's to the 1980's. Some people are surprised that I still dance since I've had a heart attack and bypass surgery. I'm not dead yet. Dancing is just another form of exercise...

Until I saw the special on HBO I never knew what an absolute powerhouse Joan Osborne was she is fantastic.

Look at the way Joan hangs with the band before she moves out to sing, the way that she grooves with them before she goes out. Watch how so many smile throughout the performance of the song. See the utter joy going on.

Always liked Joan Osborne. Grace and soul.

This clip still gets me emotional after all these years. Joan Osborne did a great job.

60's Motown! Such happy, joyful music! No wonder everybody thinks today's music is crap! It IS crap compared to this! I was lucky enough to have grown up during this time, and I can tell you all this - giants walked the Earth in those days!

Simply a classic. 31 people don't appreciate the fact that the original Motown band along with Joan are reproducing such an amazing classic song but that's ok because over 1400 do appreciate this song. Long live old school classics!!!!!!!

God, this is as close to perfection as we will ever get to...

Nothing for 25 years then Joan o comes back with 3 awesome remakes!!

Amen. His playing on this track is as good as it gets. Such incredible groove. James Jamerson deserved all the credit he got but Bob was his equal. May both of them rest in peace. James

Joan Osborne and the funk brothers, Absolute Heaven,

Joan totally nailed it.Great performance

I love the older black man playing the drums. He's definitely enjoying this 60's music, rocking out to the max.

Best rendition ever. Joan knocks it up. Never hearr a better singer since

best of the 60's was Motown and perhaps the most talented girl groups ever! the musicians were just unbelievable - the songwriters are well known and icons - but for any unsung contributors ...thank you ! Your music will live on....for every generation to follow and try to compete!

Gleeful rendition of a classic. Watch as the band lights up when Joan approaches the mic and sings. Hear the crowd react and cheer then. Watch Mr. Babbit concentrate while he digs in and plays bass so impeccably. Watch pops grin while he drums. Watch the background singers smile as they perform. This is sheer and utter happiness.

I wish that all of the other Funk Brothers would have still been alive to be able to see how much they are truly loved. Those brothers are the true American Treasure in music history.

When a solid gold magnificent hit is made in a studio after many takes that’s one thing. But when one is made live on stage with zero takes like this one it’s absolutely majestic.

You are correct. NO ONE can rock those tunes like Joan.

Great Music, Great Movie, Great Story,,, American Culture and History, recommend it to anyone who thinks they are a complete Musician!!!!

There's not many artists outside Motown I would give any credence doing these songs but I personally think Joan nails this one - well done!

I saw this documentary years ago but whenever I go back and watch this clip I get overcome with emotions. I miss those days, my family, my friends, the beauty of living.

What a gal!! She just flat out killed it!!

This is just the best performance from an incredible singer and a legendary band

Shes AMAZING!! What a voice!! Nothing more attractive that a woman who can belt it out!

OKAY JOAN OSBOURNE! I'M LOVING IT!

THIS IS A GREAT!!!! COVER SHE NAILED IT FUNK BROS DID TOOOO

She is off the charts gorgeous, with as great a voice

Good lord that girl can sing.

So glad these great musicians got their turn in the limelight

Buy this DVD, you will never regret it! This is one of the very best music documentaries ever and the Motown tributes by the excellent assembly of vocalists, who perform with the Funk Brothers are as good as it gets. The passing of the Motown era is an event which we have never gotten over.

The coolest drummer you'll ever see. Joan looks like she was born to front this band and the band looks like they love having her up front.

That is the absolute magic that happens when you put a group of brilliant musicians and singers on stage with a great song... Love Joan's rendition, beautiful. Totally groovin' out to this :-)

The joy. On the two Great drummers faces tells us everything! True joy of great musicianship. Joan ❤

Everybody talks about the "Motown Sound" ", but essentially, the Motown sound was what happened when those people sat down and played together. And Joan Osborne did it no shame at ALL. : )

What joy ! Allen the drummer is enjoying himself. Pricless

Outstanding, best cover on KZfaq.. in my humble opinion.

Probably the best female singer ever from Kentucky and we have had some good ones.

Just saw the doc tonight. Blown away enough to come over here and keep playing her and Gerald's and the rest of the gang's rendition. They nailed them ! Long live THE Funk Brother's. The reason Motown was what it was.

I played in the cincinnati area with a Motown cover band, and I loved every minute of it, To hear Joan with the Funk Brothers sent chills up and down my spine. Herd voice anong with that song rivals anyone including the original. I dis like cover songs by most groups but she did that song with such heart and soul I have absolutely no problem with that. Together her and the band worked magic that night.My hats off to them.

This is not a Martha/Joan comparison, rather it is an expression of joy.

The Funk Brothers recorded on and produced more hits than Elvis and the Beatles combined. They never got the recognition they deserved. God Bless them!

I just keep coming back to this. I love it. It is as close to perfection that I know of.

Ms Osborne's rendition gives me chills, and the back up singers just make me happy. We love you, Ms Reeves, but I think we love Ms Osborne, too.

I'm not even sure how I got here, but I'm glad I did, so many cover version of songs suck that it's rare to run across something this good outfuckingstanding !!!

Another great cover by Joan Osborne and the Funk Brothers. Doesn't get much better than this!!

no doubt I swear, every time I see Pistol doing his amazing shuffle with a big smile, I can't help but smile as well

RIP Richard Pistol Allen....what a great drummer

Joan is just incredible..And her with the funk brothers..well it just doesn't get any better than that.

Everyone has their favourite version of "Heatwave" - mine is The Liverbirds (an all-female group from Liverpool who did most of their stuff in Germany) version back in the mid-60s. But this live version by Joan is a great one as well, from a great movie.

When Joan hits the first note at the beginning of the song it brings me an incomparable happiness !!

Absolutely agree! What chemistry they had!❤️

Every one having fun on the stage is what music is about. They are in the groove and feeling the music. Let the music carry your soul to the next level.

Now THAT'S what I call music!

You go Joan, YOU could definitely feel her love of Motown Music. She brought back so much joy as Shiva Ganesha said, "memories" galor ! thanks

What an honor to perform with The Funk Brother's 👏👏👏

Folks, this called 'nailing it'.

The horns are fantastic! Sometimes I stare in space tears all over my face, I can't explain it, Don't understand it. I ain't never felt like this before.

This is perfect. I can't stop watching it with a smile on my face. My god, this is as god as it gets. Joan is perfect....and the band with this groove....i'm in heaven.

Joan Osborne is the absolute best - WOW - I would love to hear A full Joan and Funk Brothers Album - what a talent .....

Saw her in person about 15 years ago, she is something, one of the best singers to come along in the 90's. Outstanding!!!

I remember hating her music when she first came on to the scene, then she grew on me, and I liked her. I picked up this DVD and I was blown away, just BLOWN AWAY by her powerful and passionate vocals. Her performance was flawless and made me LOVE her and appreciate her so much more. I am glad that The Funk Brothers had her singing this.

Joan, Your delivery is awesome. I love it that everyone in the band is grinning!

I agree. I own the "Standing in the Shadows" documentary and I honestly don't even remember any of the other performances. But both of Joan Osbournes's performances require repeat viewings. Brilliant!

BEYOND phenomenal. This is a great documentary, and this is a fabulous arrangement and performance of this classic. This lady has a tremendous voice! These musicians are beyond words. Now, what other great big adjectives can I use to explain how much I love this ... ?

I saw STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE in the movie theater in NY when it was released and was florred by the performances, especially Joan Osborne! I picked up the soundtrack on cd, but, was really impressed by the DVD w/the DTS encoding! Everything came forward with more IMPACT! Great for listening to musis played LIVE!

Two words, a Soul Singer ! Joan way to go.

So much joy in that room

Wonderful rendition of this song by Joan. Lets spread the word and get her views over the million mark.

Amazing Joan!!!! Awesomeness!!!!!! 💜♥️🧡❤️💙💚💛

What an amazing soulful performance by Joan Osborne on this tune. I'm sure the FUNK BROTHERS were proud.

Looks as if he adores Joan! Always smiling!

A Classic song with one Classy Lady. You can tell she really loves doing this song.

Joan Osborne has a fantastic voice for soul ! love your music, JOAN !!!

Thanks so much. Such a awesome cover.🤗😆🌞🌞😍🎼💃💃💃

Joan just KILLS it!

Saw the documentary tonight. Saw this performance. Fell in love. She is more than amazing!!

this is how a singer conveys the emotion and soul of the song's lyrics...she's totally into the lyric and groove. Same thing for "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted". Joan could be a monster if she sang these type of tunes, IMHO.

The world would suck without music !

I remember her hit song from years ago -- I liked it -- she took a beating over that song from religious groups. Didn't know what had happened to her and discovered the song "Stand back" -- and all these videos. Thanks, youtube -- again.

Amazing talent and voice. So much heart and soul.

Joanie can sing her ass off! Never get tired of listening to her great soul!

Joan had a powerful voice that was made for Motown!!

could not emagin living without music,fantastic thanks for posting

Definitely makes you feel good. Thanks, Such talent.

I love the way she's really into the music.😊

Have both the DVD and CD! This documentary should be shown to every teenager!

Joan Osborne. Singer. 'Nuff said.Rock on! Thanks for the upload....Blessings.

she's killing it.

Seeing her in concert is on my bucket list