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Bring It On Home is Osborne s first album of hand-picked vintage blues and soul songs, a collection that fans have long been asking for and Osborne herself delighted in making.
The recording sessions were electrifying, as the singer/songwriter tapped into her lifelong love of blues and R&B and unleashed her impassioned vocals.
Drawing from a voice the New York Times called "angelic ecstasy" and "sexual abandon," Joan Osborne created a special collection of some of her favorite classics, a personal tribute to the music she has long loved and drew inspiration from. With vocals that growl and soar, Osborne alternately cries out with heart-wrenching soul and foot-stomping grooves.
She personally selected the obscure gem "Roll Like A Big Wheel" from her own record collection and added rock n roll-fueled urgency to it. She also dug deep into John Mayall s work and came back with "Broken Wings," where her vocal performance draws both goose bumps and tears. The often overlooked Ike Turner-penned "Game of Love" was another treasure Osborne chose to record, and during the sessions an impromptu rendition of "Shake Your Hips" made its way onto the album.
Bring It On Home also includes tracks originally made famous by American blues masters such as Sonny Boy Williamson ("Bring it on Home"), Muddy Waters ("I Want to Be Loved"), as well as recordings originally released by some of the greatest R&B singers ever including Ray Charles ("I Don t Need No Doctor"), Al Green ("Rhymes") and Otis Redding ("Champagne and Wine").
The recording sessions were electrifying, as the singer/songwriter tapped into her lifelong love of blues and R&B and unleashed her impassioned vocals.
Drawing from a voice the New York Times called "angelic ecstasy" and "sexual abandon," Joan Osborne created a special collection of some of her favorite classics, a personal tribute to the music she has long loved and drew inspiration from. With vocals that growl and soar, Osborne alternately cries out with heart-wrenching soul and foot-stomping grooves.
She personally selected the obscure gem "Roll Like A Big Wheel" from her own record collection and added rock n roll-fueled urgency to it. She also dug deep into John Mayall s work and came back with "Broken Wings," where her vocal performance draws both goose bumps and tears. The often overlooked Ike Turner-penned "Game of Love" was another treasure Osborne chose to record, and during the sessions an impromptu rendition of "Shake Your Hips" made its way onto the album.
Bring It On Home also includes tracks originally made famous by American blues masters such as Sonny Boy Williamson ("Bring it on Home"), Muddy Waters ("I Want to Be Loved"), as well as recordings originally released by some of the greatest R&B singers ever including Ray Charles ("I Don t Need No Doctor"), Al Green ("Rhymes") and Otis Redding ("Champagne and Wine").
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
POWERHOUSE GRAMMY-NOMINATED SESSION: JOAN OSBORNE BELTING THE BLUES AND R&B
March 27, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Five INTENSE Stars! Joan Osborne serves up passionate personalized performances, co-produced with the multi-talented guitarist/producer Jack Petruzelli! Covering songs from the likes of Muddy Waters, Bill Withers, Al Green, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Ike Turner, and John Mayall, the powerhouse singer/songwriter returns with a wonderful set of blues, soul, and R&B masterworks, delivered with her personal flair. With her road band that includes keyboardist Keith Cotton, guitarist Andrew Carrillo, drummer Aaron Comess, and Richard Hammond on bass, she is joined by Jack Petruzelli on guitar, renowned pianist/composer Allen Toussaint on piano, "Barbecue" Bob Pomeroy on harmonica, and a blazing horn section, as the intensity meter is pegged most of this recording session. And Ms Osborne gives us a pleasing flow from song to song. All performances are uniformly excellent and the 'best of the best' begins with a fiery rendition of the Ashford/Simpson classic "I Don't Need No Doctor". She speeds up the tempo a tad as she reinvigorates John Mayall's "Broken Wings". "I Want To Be Loved" has a heartbroken Joan riding the beat, the harmonica, and the chorus, in a truly infectious performance. The bluesy "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh", with an hilarious, accusing background chorus that had me humming along, has Joan delivering the lowdown message. Allen Toussaint contributes both his Betty Wright hit "Shoo-rah! Shoo-rah!" and a 'down-home' piano solo to a hot Osborne treatment that is spiced up with punchy horn accents. And perhaps best of all, a smoking "Shake Your Hips" is authentic-sounding with the harmonica and driving 'rim-shot' drum beats pushing a very intense, soulful Osborne performance that is simply marvelous. In all, this is a truly great Joan Osborne performance that is wonderfully recorded, delivered with sincerity and passion, backed by a tight enthusiastic group, and it is Very Highly Recommended. Five HOT Stars!! (This review is based on an mp3 download. 12 Songs; Time: 44:09)
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By hyperbolium
Format:Audio CD
Joan Osborne's 1995 smash, "One of Us," may be the best thing that ever happened to her commercial fortunes, but her inability to follow-up its chart-topping success is more likely the best thing that ever happened to her artistry. In the wake of the triple-platinum Relish, Osborne receded into touring, social activism, musical study and guest appearances, taking five years to issue a follow-up that couldn't possibly repeat the success of her major label debut. But in failing to sell millions of copies, Righteous Love freed Osborne from the expectations of another lightning strike, and set her on a path led by musical muses. She explored classic and original soul, recorded country and Americana, and even reunited with the team that had produced Relish.
Her first set of soul covers, 2002's How Sweet It Is, featured modern production that was at odds with the material's grit. Her second set, 2007's Breakfast in Bed, is the more direct antecedent to this new album, with funkier arrangements that seem to have been inspired by her terrific appearance in Standing in the Shadows of Motown. For her latest set of covers, Osborne's picked songs in which she hears the blues, going beyond the standard I-IV-V to find songs that connect to the emotion. It's a diverse set, ranging from blues standards popularized by Sonny Boy Williamson, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Slim Harpo to soul sides from Ray Charles, Ike & Tina, Betty Wright, Bill Withers, Otis Redding and Al Green.
The album breaks from the gate in full stride with a propulsive version of Ashford and Simpson's "I Don't Need No Doctor" that heats up Ray Charles' 1966 original. Drummer Aaron Comess and bassist Richard Hammond lay down a wickedly funky bottom end punctuated by Chris Karlic's baritone sax, and the Holmes Brothers' backing vocals push Osborne to great heights of protest. Osborne's equally effective singing low and seductive, taking the band with her on Muddy Waters' "I Want to Be Loved." The song list features some deep singles, including Olive Brown's R&B "Roll Like a Big Wheel," and album tracks such as John Mayall's solo "Broken Wings."
Some of the better known tunes accrue layers from multiple earlier covers, such as how Willie Dixon's "Bring it on Home" picks up notes from both Sonny Boy Williamson's original and Led Zeppelin's more lascivious cover, and James Moore's "Shake Your Hips" picks up from Slim Harpo's original and the Rolling Stones' well-known remake. Others are sung in straightforward tribute to the originals, such as Betty Wright's "Shoorah! Shoorah!" (with songwriter Allen Toussaint pitching in on piano), and at least one, "I'm Qualified," keys entirely off a soul cover (by Clarence Carter) rather than the R&B original (by Jimmy Hughes).
Osborne's shown herself to be a terrific interpreter of classic blues and soul material, but it's something she's shown before. Perhaps that's enough - there are few singers with a musical sensibility as good as hers, or a voice that's gained as much character with age. Still, given her proven ability to write, as well as her (and her production team's) great ears for songs, one has to ask whether she should be defining material, as well as redefining it. In the end, though, these songs are sturdy enough to merit multiple interpretations, and Osborne's covers are like colorful patina layered on classic pieces of art. [©2012 Hyperbolium]
Her first set of soul covers, 2002's How Sweet It Is, featured modern production that was at odds with the material's grit. Her second set, 2007's Breakfast in Bed, is the more direct antecedent to this new album, with funkier arrangements that seem to have been inspired by her terrific appearance in Standing in the Shadows of Motown. For her latest set of covers, Osborne's picked songs in which she hears the blues, going beyond the standard I-IV-V to find songs that connect to the emotion. It's a diverse set, ranging from blues standards popularized by Sonny Boy Williamson, John Mayall, Muddy Waters and Slim Harpo to soul sides from Ray Charles, Ike & Tina, Betty Wright, Bill Withers, Otis Redding and Al Green.
The album breaks from the gate in full stride with a propulsive version of Ashford and Simpson's "I Don't Need No Doctor" that heats up Ray Charles' 1966 original. Drummer Aaron Comess and bassist Richard Hammond lay down a wickedly funky bottom end punctuated by Chris Karlic's baritone sax, and the Holmes Brothers' backing vocals push Osborne to great heights of protest. Osborne's equally effective singing low and seductive, taking the band with her on Muddy Waters' "I Want to Be Loved." The song list features some deep singles, including Olive Brown's R&B "Roll Like a Big Wheel," and album tracks such as John Mayall's solo "Broken Wings."
Some of the better known tunes accrue layers from multiple earlier covers, such as how Willie Dixon's "Bring it on Home" picks up notes from both Sonny Boy Williamson's original and Led Zeppelin's more lascivious cover, and James Moore's "Shake Your Hips" picks up from Slim Harpo's original and the Rolling Stones' well-known remake. Others are sung in straightforward tribute to the originals, such as Betty Wright's "Shoorah! Shoorah!" (with songwriter Allen Toussaint pitching in on piano), and at least one, "I'm Qualified," keys entirely off a soul cover (by Clarence Carter) rather than the R&B original (by Jimmy Hughes).
Osborne's shown herself to be a terrific interpreter of classic blues and soul material, but it's something she's shown before. Perhaps that's enough - there are few singers with a musical sensibility as good as hers, or a voice that's gained as much character with age. Still, given her proven ability to write, as well as her (and her production team's) great ears for songs, one has to ask whether she should be defining material, as well as redefining it. In the end, though, these songs are sturdy enough to merit multiple interpretations, and Osborne's covers are like colorful patina layered on classic pieces of art. [©2012 Hyperbolium]
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Singer-songwriter Joan Osborne is back with a great collection of blues & soul music in this new CD release titled 'Bring It On Home'. The CD (12 tracks) is a compilation of songs that have inspired her (mainly covers of classics : blues & soul) over the years & she was very happy to record & present these to her fans. The overall sound is an amazing inspirational bluesy sound with great horns (saxophone & harmonica), melody & her soulful vocals. Stand-outs/gems/solid tracks include "Game Of Love", the overlooked Ike Turner classic in which she delivers great melody & vocals, "Broken Wings", a John Mayall classic, a slow-tempo track with an amazing guitar/piano combination, "I Want To Be Loved", a Muddy Waters' classic, has great horns/guitar/piano combination & "Champagne And Wine", Otis Reddings' soul classic. Great tracks include "Bring It On Home", a Sonny Boy Williamson classic & title track for this album, "Roll Like A Big Wheel", from her own repertiore (great harmonica), "Shoorah! Shoorah!", a 'rocky' cover version of this 70s classic, "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh", "Shake Your Hips", "I'm Qualified" & "Rhymes", the up-tempo track, a classic from Al Green. Okay track is the gospely jazz track "I Don't Need No Doctor", a classic by Ray Charles.
On overall, Joan Osborne has grown in stature musically since the days of her mega-hit "One Of Us" in 80s, presents a great blues & soul compilation of songs in this new CD 'Bring It On Home' in stereo for extra enjoyment, a highly recommended CD listening.
On overall, Joan Osborne has grown in stature musically since the days of her mega-hit "One Of Us" in 80s, presents a great blues & soul compilation of songs in this new CD 'Bring It On Home' in stereo for extra enjoyment, a highly recommended CD listening.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
JOAN ROCKS!
Bought this after seeing her in concert a few months ago, she is spot-on in her delivery and soulfulness! Amazing voice and sultry attitude.
Published 13 hours ago by goelvis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Joan
Very nice collection, and a great band that helps Joan sound better than ever. She does some great covers from I don't Need No Doctor to Shake Your Hips from Slim Harpo / Mick... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Charles Alter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bluesy Joan
I love this cd! Joan delivers a bluesy performance on these classic songs and some new ones too. Her voice lends itself easily to this style and she sings with power yet a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sueshi
5.0 out of 5 stars
KOOL BLUES CHICK
FIRST HEARD HER ON SAT. BLUES SHOW HAD TO TRY HER OUT VERY HAPPY WITH CD ALOT OF GREAT TUNES GOOD PRICE YOU BET
Published 2 months ago by ELVIS015
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good blues, R&B
Joan Osborne always brings a bluesy R&B sound to us. While I'm not always as impressed with the lyrics, the music is terrific.
Published 2 months ago by J. Gray
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Blues
I've always liked Joan Osborne's strong voice and this cd showcases it well! If you don't like the blues then it won't be for you though...if you do ..buy it!
Published 2 months ago by ROD L NASH
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it!
Unlike most folks I enjoy hearing artist's personal touch on other artist's songs, and Joan does a cool job here. Great raspy, sultry, sexy voice. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R.J.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
Little dissapointed. Couple good tracks but the rest ..,.ehhh not so much. I really enjoy the grittier nature of Joan's really early stuff. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Theresa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Joan Bringing It On Home
As with many people out there I've primarily associated Joan Osborne with her 1995 "One Of Us" from her album Relish. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andre S. Grindle
5.0 out of 5 stars
JO is great.
Her voice is made for Blues and this album really highlights that. I've given 5 stars to all except 4 songs in my media player. Get the whole album, it's worth it.
Published 4 months ago by Maddog Jeff
