Fantastic singing of, perhaps, the best song ever written. Even though I'm a Motown fanatic, I must admit I prefer Osborne's version more than Jimmy's. Listening to this song purifies me, makes me a better person. It's hypnotic.

SOUL MUSIC.... Feeds my Myocardium and gives me Peace of mind... rhythm and blue for ever....................

Wow, just the best rendition I have ever heard of this song and I grew up in the 60's. Joan is fabulous.

Joan Osborne blew me away when she sang this song. I've heard this song by others, but she has a voice that cuts deep that gives you chills. I have the DVD and watch it quite often. She definately has Soul!!

when the backup singers say till me what and joan starts rasping

backup sings tell me what joans starts rasping yea it like intense deep hypnotic yoy know where im going

Goose bumps....every time I hear it.

Absolutely fantastic. More than just a song for lost love. It just digs in deep. Joan Osborne is a jewel.

I've always loved the Jimmy Ruffin version. The first time I heard Joan Osborne and the fabulous Funk Brothers do it I was deeply moved.

Turn it up. Loud.

Just.. awesome...

yep

Very nice voice.

I have seen her twice live and she is so good, so sensual. Great video - what a pleasure to hear her with the legendary funk brothers.

The reason the Funk Bro's chose this artist to sing the song is/was because they'd all ready siffed through the garbage and then found the diamound in the rough ! Thanks again for an awesome post from my early early year's ,, truly ! Please no offense to any one directly hmmm ?!!:)

I totally agree! Gets to me every time.

Can't say enough good things about this video, Joan and/or the Funk Brothers. This is what music is all about, imho.

I've seen this at least 20 times and get chills everytime. This is from the gut, with talent.

I'm 60 now and I still think has one of the best "blues" voices I've heard!

The drummers look like they are having sooooooo much fun! ^.^ Makes it even more fun to watch and listen to =)

This is so damn awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

omg what a voice!!! i love it

joan; marry me!!!

Kudos to xyzmikey2 for making this available. I personally ran out & ordered the DVD when I first saw it on cable TV. With all due respect (as I have been a lifelong fan of both Jimmy and David Ruffin*) I feel that Joan Osborne has even surpassed the original with her and the Funk Bros. rendition of my all time favorite song.

Bob Babbits bass lines are incredible! Listen to it colsely. Without it the song would fall apart . Bravo. Sad state of music today when we have to listen to classics from many years ago to hear what is great.