finetune artist: Joan Osborne

In 1995, it was difficult to escape the jangly ballad "One of Us," with its insanely catchy chorus, quasi-mystical lyrics, and soulful delivery. The song made Joan Osborne a star, but hardly an overnight sensation, as the Kentucky-born singer had been honing her chops in New York bars for years, singing the kind of bluesy, folky pop that would make her major label debut, RELISH, so universally beloved. Osborne toured with Lilith Faire in '97 and '98, and finally released a follow-up album in 2000. Although the album enjoyed some critical acclaim, it lacked an identifiable single and tanked on the charts. Osborne continued to release albums on indies thereafter, as well as joining the post-Jerry Garcia Grateful Dead for their wildly popular live shows.

Listen to Joan Osborne at Finetune.

(2008) Sweeter Than The Rest
(2008) Little Wild One
(2007) Joan Osborne - Breakfast in Bed
(2007) Joan Osborne - Breakfast in Bed
(2007) The Best Of Joan Osborne 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
(2007) Christmas Means Love
(2006) Pretty Little Stranger
(2000) Righteous Love
(1996) Early Recordings
(1995) Relish

One of Us
St. Teresa
Son Of A Preacher Man
Man In the Long Black Coat
Right Hand Man