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.......

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

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

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

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

The Funk Brothers were just fantastic on this.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simply put : An Old School performance for the Ages.

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'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.

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

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

Jimmy Ruffin would have loved this.

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 !

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.

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....)

The funk brothers, perfection!

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

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

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.

Am audible golden flourish of American culture.

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

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!

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

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.

I watch this every day

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

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

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

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...

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

my God! I get goose bumps hearing this rendition!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I’ve got goosebumps! I have never even heard of this lovely woman! What a blessing!🥰🙏 You go, lady!🙌😀💕🧁

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

SHE RIPPED IT!

TIMELESS MASTERPIECE .

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

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.

Sensational-an emotional classic !!!

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

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.

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.

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

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

wow...what a rendition!!!

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

She owns this song now. No one can take that away from her. I can listen to this forever.

Love her voice!Great job

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

Fantabulous!!!

With all the greatest respect, move over Jimmy Ruffin!

First time hearing her cover. WOW!!!

Stunning performance by all.

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

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

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

Outstanding clip. What magic. Thanks Mike for sharing this

What a fantastic voice.

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

What a voice 'Fantastic.'

Great job. Best sound on this song on youtube. Incredible version of this song. Stuck with me ever since i saw this film. the arrangement is so powerful.

Jimmy is smiling down on you, Joanie. Epic.

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

God means this one to sing.

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!

WOW! Power and beautyful voice, fantastic ensemble!!

Always loved this song by Paul Young but WOW Ms Osborne nails it. Been listening to more of her songs. Amazing!!!

Joan OWNS this song ! Magnificent !

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

One of my favorite all time songs -- came out when I was pregnant with my oldest child many, many moons ago, 1966 to be exact. This girl does a fantastic job with it! 💯