There's something unbearably beautiful about this song. Like most of my favourites it's got a desperate streak to it, and I consider it one of the best first tracks ever. Joan Osbourne is a woman who really knows how to use her voice; she raises it to the heavens and really communicates on an emotional level with her music. Listening to her is always a draining experience, but this song makes me eager to be drained.

Generally, I don't much like other peoples' versions of Dusty Springfield songs, but Joan Osbourne really makes this one work. She's got the perfect voice for it. I could listen to this on repeat for days without getting tired of it.