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.
I didnt know her until this doc...think I saw it around 2004.....I've collected her entire catalog and caught most of her live performances available on RU-vid. Her voice knocks me out and YES when singing Motown she's amazing
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...
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!
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.
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.
bob babbitt on the bass gets DOWN during the sax solo!! this whole lineup rips and joan def holds her own!! STILL awesome even after watching the clip for 4 more years LOL
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...
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!!!!!!!
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.
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.
What a terrible shame that we didn't have more exposure to this woman and her incredible voice and the fact that the funk brothers were virtually unknown in. The industry is another shame because that's an era that will never be repeated in this country. Those men were absolutely phenomenal. And all they did was entertain us. To them it was just playing music and jamming together as a group but to us that lived it. It's something we carried through out our lives. I would give anything to go back and do it again. God bless all you've people for what you gave us.
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
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!
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!
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 :-)
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.
@@anitathompson9360 Just think how the Funk Brothers rolled out wonderful music week after week. Not receiving any royalties or recognition. At least they are being acknowledged now. MOTOWN was a selfish company.
Absolutely! Smiles all over the place that's what happens when a group of you are, As Stevie Wonder puts it in the groove and everyone is clicking. It is so much fun.
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.
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.
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!
***** Sorry sir, but I am a professional musician and know the facts of the number of hits. You seem to already know the answer, so I won't waste anymore time on the subject. Not really a troll either, but I respect others opinions. You apparently aren't a musician and that's alright. There are more people that aren't musicians than are. Was just stating a fact and not trying to take any recognition from Elvis or the Beatles. They deserve the recognition and fame for what they contributed. Have a good day!
***** It is a fact. It's actually stated in the documentary. Also you can research it on the web. I somehow get the feeling you want me to prove it to you, but won't really ask me to. Just ask for proof and I will provide it. I figured by now you would have submitted proof of your own. Have a good day!
***** So, what does it take to be great compared to good in your opinion. Like I say, you are entitled to your opinion, which is as different as a musicians level of play! Actually they had more than one guitar player!
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.
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. : )
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.
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 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.
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 !!!
It's funny how an old R&B standard song can really show what the singer has. This version made me grin from ear to ear! Thanks so much for posting this! And Joan, keep on doin exactly what you're doin cause it's workin!!!! ☺
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!
The best version of this song was not Martha Reeves but Jimmy Ruffin, David Ruffin's brother. I think that is the version that Joan Osborn sang from....and she nailed it. I LOVE her version. Almost perfect singing!
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.
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.
People need to watch In the Shadows Of Motown DVD. This band has more number 1 hits than Elvis, the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys combined. True legends.
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!
