Joan Osborne Quotes, born Joan Elizabeth Osborne on July 8, 1962, in Anchorage, Kentucky, is an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and genre-spanning music, blending pop, soul, R&B, blues, and country. Her breakthrough hit “One of Us” from the 1995 album Relish earned her multiple Grammy nominations and cemented her place in music history. Osborne’s career also includes touring with the Funk Brothers, collaborating with artists like the Holmes Brothers, and exploring visual art during the COVID-19 pandemic. These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect her introspective nature, spiritual curiosity, and passion for music as a connective force.
15 Joan Osborne Quotes
- “What if God was one of us, just a slob like one of us?” (Song, “One of Us,” Relish, 1995)
- “I create because it makes me connected to something larger than myself.” (Interview, Wise Famous Quotes, n.d.)
- “You are connected to something very much larger than yourself. And that’s a beautiful thing.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I try to use pain as fuel for my work.” (Interview, Wise Famous Quotes, n.d.)
- “It’s very reassuring and spiritual to be connected with something larger than yourself and the inside of your own head.” (Interview, Wise Famous Quotes, n.d.)
- “But the experience was so great. That’s what the music is about, the band and the audience elevating each other.” (Interview, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “I do feel a connection to the divine and to the infinite.” (Interview, Wise Famous Quotes, n.d.)
- “Oh, deeply vulnerable as a woman—to love someone not knowing whether they love me in return.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I think I had a tendency to get stuck inside my head and go to some very dark places in my mind, and get stuck there. I couldn’t see a way to get out.” (Interview, Wise Famous Quotes, n.d.)
- “How long have you been sitting in the darkness? You forget. You know you’re getting hard to be with and you’re crying every time you turn around.” (Song, “Crazy Baby,” Relish, 1995)
- “I stumbled on this little scene. And little by little, that scene took over my life.” (Interview, Inspirational Stories, n.d., on discovering the blues scene)
- “You could make a living being a blues musician. There were a lot of clubs where you could play this type of music every night.” (Interview, Inspirational Stories, n.d.)
- “With me, it’s so eclectic and all over the map that no one knows what to expect.” (Interview, Inspirational Stories, n.d.)
- “I’m going to continue speaking out because I love my country.” (Post on X, @joan_osborne, 2016-11-28)
- “Singing is an immersion of energy, tenderness—it’s what I try to capture in my art.” (Interview, Joan Osborne official website, 2024, on her “Singing On Paper” art exhibit)
Joan Osborne’s quotes weave together spirituality, vulnerability, and a deep love for music’s ability to connect and heal. Which one sparks your inspiration? Drop it in the comments and keep her soulful vibe alive!
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