Miche Braden Sings 'Story of My Life' by One Direction, New Orleans Style - Postmodern Jukebox Cover

I brought in Miche Braden- the protege of Motown's legendary Funk Brothers, with quite possibly the most amazing voice I've ever heard - to transform One Direction's "Story of My Life" into a soulful, New Orleans style jazz piece. She did this on the very first take.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox:

The Band:

Miche Braden - vocals
Jason Prover - trumpet
Tom Abbott - clarinet
Robert Edwards - trombone
Allan Mednard - drums
Scott Bradlee - piano

Postmodern Jukebox’s Home On The Web:

[ianong]

This, ladies and gentleman, is a good illustration of context. Same lyrics, but when a more mature lady who has seen more of this world sings it, it resonates so much deeper. Oh and the presentation makes it more meaningful too.

[cheesescrazyfriend]

Man I actually believe that this lady has a story to her life <3

[Simsplayer]

New Orleans style is amazing. I love the original song, but for some reason hearing it like this brings a newer, deeper meaning to the lyrics. Very nice work!

[garyc]

WOW! I'm living for Miche's vocal. So much expression! x

[pixiegrrl]

i don't get it why this only has 191k views. this is a FANTASTIC performance the music and miss braden's vocal compliment each other. this is what is wrong with music today GOOD MUSIC doesn't get the recognition and mr.bradlee you are a mad creative musical force with your renditions!!!  BRAVA to you miss braden and BRAVO to you mr. bradlee!!! and also to the musicians too BRAVO!!

[VengefulKBM]

This one really deserves more views. For my money, it's the best Postmodern Jukebox cover... rarely have I heard ANYTHING more musically satisfying than this video, and it's the one I keep coming back to more than any other. Brava.

[juandavidbitar]

What a difference an experienced singer can make to a song...wow, I actually like this song now. F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C. performance

[BeMyVforever]

Braden's voice is just purely phenomenal. 

[mikosoft]

That guy with the muted trumpet on second verse is nailing it hard. But so is the whole band. 1D never sounded better and probably never will.

[juliejackson]

It's amazing how these songs come to life when you take out hype and add talent! Ms. Miche, you are giving such energy and emotion to this otherwise bubblegum tune. Applause to you all!

[ladysnowsu]

As a REALLY big fan of One Direction, I must admit I like this better than the original. I don't know why, but it seems deeper in a way. This lady did a fab job

[Selestrielle]

It's amazing how such a wonderful interpretation can compensate for... passable lyrics.

[johnlopez]

This is ridiculously good... don't just listen to it, watch it.  See the soul being sung into this song... I love all the little changes the trumpet player has to make throughout the song

[AITurkel]

By FAR the best cover Postmodern Jukebox has done. Not only an original cover, but an incredible song on its own. Only PJ tune I've ever downloaded too.

[samperez]

Not gonna lie. Her voice brought tears to my eyes. So beautiful.

[KevinETaylor]

The world is about to discover what we have known at Unity Fellowship Church for decades: MICHE BRADEN IS A BEAST OF A DIVA! SHE CAN SING ANYTHING AND ACTS HER TOOKUS OFF. GOD ELEVATE HER AND LET HER GIFTS TAKE HER AROUND THE WORLD...TWICE!

Love and Proud to be your Pastor, RevKev!

[pas]

This is the first time that I've listened to this song all the way through.  Amazing how by changing the singer and rearranging the music can make a song awesome. I wish this would play on the radio instead of that other "music". 

[oldguytool]

Oh, Wow! Another AMAZING performance by Miche. I don't think she actually sings: she just opens her mouth and MAGIC flows out. So deep, so broad, so wonderfully incredible - and she makes it look just effortless. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with us mere mortals! Beautiful in so many ways!

[alexghirlanda]

I love love love love love love when you get her to sing with you

[codysmith]

I have thought for years what it would be like to hear modern songs sung in a classic style, and I just discovered this channel today. This is amazing!