Erma Franklin - Piece of My Heart (Video)

Music video by Erma Franklin performing Piece of My Heart. (C) Originally Released 1967 Sony BMG Music Entertainment

[@TheFrownlandGenie]

Rest in peace, Erma and Aretha Franklin, greatest female soul singers of all time!

[@cindii9806]

Don't forget about Caroline.☺️ All were awesome women. Truly blessed!

[@jordangouveia1863]

Don't forget Janis Joplin who did an explosive cover of this song. RIP

[@RichardPierpoint-di8fi]

@@jordangouveia1863 Janis screeched and, in my opinion, RUINED this song - just saying.

[@jordangouveia1863]

@@RichardPierpoint-di8fi you are entitled to your opinion regardless of how wrong it may be, just sayn'

[@StephenMitchell-g9e]

@@RichardPierpoint-di8fi Couldn't agree more.

[@user-sv4rp4iz81]

Such a fabulous song by this incredible lady! Wonderful 🎉

[@richardgamble4147]

Very rich people should make a nice musical movie that tells the story of giants like Erma who deserves the best in the world of music. The back up singers just love this song and the band is fabulous

[@larrywarren2431]

Not only is she a great singer.also really cute ❤️

[@benjohn65]

Love this song & Erma's vocals. The 'sepia tone' coloured video really suits the soul mood 😎

[@hilmarwensorra1215]

In very VERY loving memory of Mrs. Erma Franklin (1938 - 2002 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).

[@alexforest1]

I really enjoyed all her recordings throughout the years. So many great memories attached to her recordings like places,faces and situations attributed to her glorious voice. Grateful Erma Franklin to the times.

[@boundtohave]

Erma was not only a great singer who never got the breaks, but a warm, kind and generous person, and a stabilizing force in the Franklin family in Detroit. It was a privilege to know her.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yeahhhhh🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@boundtohave]

@Richard Pierpoint We were acquainted, yes.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

@ladyjusticewarriorqueenz2005 yessss❤❤❤❤

[@ritaalexander6036]

First time hearing about this. It is beautiful she should have got more credit for that nobody has sang it like she did bless you Erma Franklin

[@RichardPierpoint-di8fi]

Well, she was the original singer - just saying!

[@Pop-dl9gb]

For those who know how much some musical gems go unsung, Erma is the original artist of this song and a true soulful diva in her own right . . . If the world only knew!

[@Nyaso5417]

Oh I just know now, didn't know, thanks

[@joycebrown1413]

I know now, always loved this song!

[@gaitachi3256]

She knows how to music 😋

[@Nyaso5417]

@@gaitachi3256 sure, very

[@ulrichhartel6805]

Noora Louhimo's cover is way more intense and powerful as much as sensual with makes for me the better version till now.

[@clarel9562]

The original and the best. It's great to see how much they are all enjoying themselves.

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yessss🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@maximesteinebrunner9941]

no chance against janis

[@brmbkl]

@@maximesteinebrunner9941 matter of opinion this is the original, and in my eyes still the best a singer doesn't have to shout, to reach deep down

[@RichardPierpoint-di8fi]

@@maximesteinebrunner9941 Janis Joplin screeched this song and her version is rubbish compared to this - just saying.

[@athorpe630]

All Aretha's sisters could sing. What a talented family. May they RIP.

[@tedpittsinger9688]

I'm going to look Erma up & see the life she lead. She's a great singer. and there is an attractive energy about her. I bet she was the smartest. (I of course could be wrong)

[@HarrisPilton789]

@@tedpittsinger9688 yes. Erma and Carolyn died before Aretha.

[@HarrisPilton789]

Those Franklin sisters were bad ass!

[@tedpittsinger9688]

@@HarrisPilton789 Thanks!

[@deborahsaneda7248]

@@HarrisPilton789 A nod to Lena Horne? She was definitely a class act. Beautiful lady and voice.

[@2jazzyyetclassy19]

🥰 I’m 44 and can’t get enough of this amazing song/talent!

[@FaithDow]

I wish we could've gotten more songs from Erma and Carolyn Franklin.

[@maggienorris7833]

The performer's life doesn't suit everyone. I dare say that applies to a lot of devoted church people. Aretha had her hard times.

[@Albatross4Sure]

Having heard all three major versions of this song--Faith Hill's country style, Janis Joplin's classic rock, and Erma Franklin's original--all I can say is this: Everybody just shut up and take a back seat to Queen Erma. She will probably never be bested at this song.

[@naillover968]

This is what a soul song is all about. Janis' version was raw and painful too, but this original version has something special going on too. On the opposite side of the coin, Faith Hill should be flogged for her version of this classic !! LOL Thank you for this Erma, wherever you are, and your sisters Carolyn and Aretha too for the music they gave the world.

[@maggienorris7833]

Faith Hill? Really? I won't be looking for that on Spotify.

[@johnl.2314]

Janice loved all the black soul singer women and you can't blame her it was good music

[@rocknrollgirl39]

9 times out of 10, the original tune is truly the best version. Erma nailed it - - I feel it to my soul!!!!

[@texasguy11363]

Erma was the original. Janis released it later.

[@maggienorris7833]

@@texasguy11363 And also did a good job, in her histrionic way.

[@jumpwhistlefart]

Joplin's version is a thousand times better

[@PeteTildesley]

👁️🕜рошег Иво🦉🦉🆗

[@SuperDusty56]

@@PeteTildesley Doubt that!!

[@oxford1982]

I play a monthly Motown and Funk night in my sleepy little Oxfordshire hometown, and I usually finish with this track. I wish Erma knew that even in 2022 there's still a plethora of folks young & old properly getting down to this record.

[@Marklovesdrama]

Definitely the best version of a wonderful song. It is really emotional.

[@matthewoliver6655]

Agreed

[@MaxDeviDJ]

Just one word : amazing voice and song ! Thanks Erma !

[@IanMadBrit]

you know that that's FOUR words, right? :-)

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@noahholcomb4666]

Finally got to hear the original of this, which is over 45 years old, and I'm almost 80!!! Gonna download it . . .

[@milesandcoffee]

Who's here in 2021? You have great musical taste!

[@luvhart]

👍🏻😉

[@miranda.d1111]

thx

[@giulianabonifati7837]

Me, thank you ...

[@Tpviper]

What a voice ladies and gentlemen.

[@mary-rosemcdaniel4241]

I love this song

[@aprillemon9003]

Awesome version of this song - 2022! ✌

[@jellyfishj1]

not only is Erma terrific but as icing on the cake, the backup singers are absolute knockouts

[@matthijstermeer611]

Hell, yeah! Stunning...

[@deborahsaneda7248]

and they can sing too, lol

[@macvoutie]

The one on our left looks like one of the Pointer Sisters.

[@johnoberle9750]

You know it! love this.

[@homerb150]

I suspect DeeDee Warrick and one of Whitney Houston's relatives were part of the backing singers

[@marknorthwest93]

I remember first hearing Erma singing the heaven and hell out of "Piece of My Heart" on the radio, while visiting Montreal in 1967 as a teenager. I purchased the 45 rpm single, on the SHOUT! label and still have it to this day! Fab-u-licious!

[@deborahsaneda7248]

My parents would not let us listen to soul (called it a horrible, racist name). Of course, it didn't work - we just listened to the radio and 45's we bought when they were not home.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Fabulous-sooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ricky4073]

This song brings the spiritual love! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@cassinko]

Yes. This is the version I remember while growing up..Loved it then. And still do. This Franklin sister was a kicking.

[@karinjupe1602]

Aretha Franklin her sister, Erma Franklin are wonderful peoples with the best voices in USA. Thanks for your spending time. Germany, Munich.

[@1234annacalifornia]

Wow love Erma!!

[@olgaacheimastou4795]

Oh Gosh what a voice, what a singer. Just a diamond. ❤❤❤❤

[@yankubafofanah1601]

Sure. You like this song

[@CharlesJackson-gv6qn]

U got that right on & on & on

[@StephenLatimerWoody]

My husband and I *love* *love* *love LOVE* this woman. What class, such a beautiful voice. Whoever put this together well done, well done. Thank you. She's a dream.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

I love ❤️ her toooooo

[@MartinGilderman]

The precision of the backup singers makes this version outstanding.

[@ksilva2001au]

Amazing video. You are an amazing singer. God bless you.

[@tonychestnut904]

Never seen, or heard this before! Sensational!

[@commenter87628]

What a gorgeous velvety voice..I'm hearing this version for the first time in 2023, it's fabulous!! I love it ..I thought only Janis sung it 😆

[@aimeeripley3812]

Janice made it superb in the way any woman could relate. There are so many Rock songs that were remakes and often stolen from blues bands. I heard this one and like it better for the feelings that escape in Franklin's voice as if she is experiencing it right now this instance.

[@jpavlovski]

This video Took a Piece of my Heart. Can't stop watching it over and over

[@deidrecopeland7911]

I Remember My Mom Playing This Song At Her Parties. I Use To Sneak And Listen To Them. This Song I Listen To Over And Over Again. So Soulful And Beautiful 💛💛💛RIP The Franklin Sisters.

[@michaelshea8086]

I actually discovered this from a New York Times crossword puzzle clue..."Franklin who sang "Piece of My Heart." The answer was "Erma." I was only familiar with the Janis Joplin version. I had to look it up and I'm glad I did. Thank you for posting, and thanks to Byron Walden (creator of the crossword) for allowing me to discover this. I of course had heard of Aretha (had her very first album and some CDs). I was delight to find this. Thanks again!

[@leannetonniges2246]

Absolutely the best version

[@brilliantdiva5068]

Erma Franklin singing Piece of My Heart is riveting and magnificent. Growing up in the era of complete SOUL, had never before realized this was her fabulous recording. I’ve never understood the reason talented siblings were never allowed to reach their highest level of success. Erma Franklin clearly had the VOICE , BEAUTY AND STYLE!

[@Carlschwamberger1]

The record companies of the era were obsessed with 'Star power'. The suits could not get their heads around putting more than one performer per category out front. Arethas fame was not just bought at the expense of her sisters, but to other artists like Etta James who saw their publicity dropped and contracts lapsed, so the ad men and promotion money could be focused on a single Property.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rickie-LeeGrant]

36 years old and still coming back to listen to this LEDGEND, that is, and was Erma Franklin in August 2024. I grew up listening to amazing artists, and you, Mam, are and will always have given us a BIG PIECE OF YOUR HEART ❤️

[@robertparke1295]

This brings me back to 1992. Great times👌

[@xtubalnet]

Yes, music does that.

[@kenneththompson8933]

Erma sings, swings & dances her way through this classic song. Brilliant backup vocals & band..cherry on the cake!! Great video too!!

[@53411746]

Erma Franklin put her heart and soul into this video as if making a personal testimonial. Like some exquisite jewels that have not been unearthed, this beautiful work of art and expression sadly has not got its due.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Yesss 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@treehugger2397]

Damn when the Lord was handing out soul singing the Franklin sisters got on line twice.

[@williamlee1564]

Three times, actually.

[@tedpittsinger9688]

LOL

[@frankanderson3966]

@@williamlee1564 Yes! 3 times! Erma, Aretha and Carolyn. I love them all.

[@rolmops883]

Some would call that greedy, I disagree. Most people would've wasted that soul anyway, the Franklin sisters shared it with the world

[@stemcareers8844]

3 times! Carol Franklin collaborated with Aretha frequently. She wrote some of aretha's songs and did backup singing on her albums.

[@bobwhite4373]

Knoxville,TN. Here❤ love love this woman ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aceisgreat2008]

Man that bass line is pure magic. I just feel it when I listen to this. It's so DAMN GOOD. Hooks you in that groove so deep.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Very deep 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@shelaghpritchard945]

It's Jerry Jemmot playing bass en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Jemmott . Magic player, hell of a discography

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

@@shelaghpritchard945 🥰🥰🥰

[@johnl.2314]

​@@shelaghpritchard945is that a acoustic Bass? ❤

[@richardandrews5013]

The Soup Kitchen was a place where everyone was welcomed and served. Black, white, rich or poor, we were all one growing up in Detroit. Our home! The 313! We need those days to return!

[@yonaavraham9594]

I grew up on Janis' version and I thought Erma's version was the cover and had never listened to it.This is fire!

[@kendraclose7491]

Can’t stop listening to this one❤!

[@HolyBison]

Still the best version of this song ever.

[@richardpierpoint7515]

Absolutely - the original and best...

[@breakfreak3181]

Damn right!

[@dp5707]

Ha ha, yeah ....really?? Its good but Janis OWNED it!!

[@HolyBison]

@@dp5707 A matter of opinion.

[@dp5707]

There are opinions and there are facts....its a FACT that Janis made that song what it is!!

[@emmyfan]

I love Erma Franklin's version of this song and I wish that she got more credit for this song.

[@TheBritbikes]

@Sgt Pluck but most people think it was Janis song.

[@phyllisgibson995]

Learn something new everyday.

[@maurierichie6571]

@Sgt Pluck I know that

[@plnewton1]

Absolutely !

[@penelopelopez8296]

Whoever performs the song the best….sells the most. Put each version on a CD and let’s see which one sells out first. Listen to what you like and the rest of us will listen to Janis.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

What a great performance by Miss Irma Franklin........What a great classic this is! Rest in Peace to this great singer, who is sister to Aretha Franklin........

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@bskeete]

The original and best version!!!!! R.I.P.

[@paulanthonyhiggins274]

This is just an absolute gem, her tone and texture just melts your soul 💎

[@ronalbertoroccosan4418]

Never heard of her.Far out man fantástico!

[@mrraymond5807]

amazing song and amazing voice i had no idea she was arethas sister what a family .

[@paulnash7630]

Been many try to sing this great song but nobody's been near to Emma Franklin's original version except maybe Dusty Springfield, nice video too, I'm 76yrs old now and lucky to have been young in the best musical era of the 60's.

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

This is the best versions of, this song that I have ever heard

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

[@x-rayvision3802]

Stop the cap

[@RichardPierpoint-di8fi]

It's also the original - just saying!

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Wow. Absolute chills. ❤

[@breakfreak3181]

Original and the best version.

[@danielfarje8857]

Original in 1992?

[@riphertoshreads]

@@danielfarje8857 Video was shot in 1992, she is singing playback to her 1967 original version of the song.

[@huascar66]

I first heard Erma Franklin's version of this song very late at night (or was it every early morning) in some god-forsaken dive bar in Colon, Panama, blaring from a very, very good juke box. Blew me away.

[@hughclifford8695]

Doesn't get any better than this 🎶🌟😊👌

[@kerricorser4562]

Holy cowabunga. This just popped up in my feed. Detroit must have been smiling on this night. Way cool

[@bretterry1347]

Wow, first time seeing this. I miss my tiny old friend Erma. She was a genuine person that loved to laugh. If only she would have known a young cousin of mine would end up marrying a nephew of hers. LOL

[@annethirwell4549]

Still got this 45 in my collection

[@breonemcnill1466]

Excellent vocal control with the right amount of sophistication n soul.

[@brookdalebill]

Love it!

[@mslcjohnsonbghs]

The Franklin sisters were members of a musical family. What a song.

[@vaniapenhalopes2461]

Erma Franklin's is the definitive version of this great torch song.

[@cosmosdaniel949]

The Franklin daughters, Erma, Cynthia, Aretha,all of them are natural born singers, may Cynthia, Aretha, and Erma Franklin souls rest in peace, hope their children keep up theirs legacy .

[@sheroderickjohnson]

Who is Cynthia

[@pixiepqueen]

how did I live 52 years without hearing about this wonderful lady?? I was born the year she released this first

[@williamrolls1147]

Hello friend, how're you doing today??

[@Rockingchairsrr]

Yes, it is sad that more people don't appreciate how musical, beautifully rendered and powerful this version of the song is. Bravo Erma!

[@raymondbohn2852]

How the hell did I not know anything about this talent. Thank you.

[@keyvanghaemmaghami8845]

She is just incredible her voice is beautiful she certainly has a piece of my heart .

[@phillipchapman8891]

Just fabulous

[@cjturner2008]

A MasterPiece From A Powerful Voice Love You Erma Franklin RIP

[@sevinatenine4444]

THIS IS A HALL OF FAME SONG,NO MATTER WHO IS SINGING IT.BUT ERMA DID ACTUALLY BRING IT OUT FIRST BACK IN 1967,WHICH WAS THE YEAR I TURNED A GREAT BIG 4 YEARS OLD,LOL.R.I.P. ERMA FRANKLIN.

[@unuudriinduu]

First listener of 2024!!!

[@Tripmonkey]

The most perfect music video ever done and it was on a shoe string budget. Perfectly sung, and the ambiance of the video matches spot-on. Well done to everybody that brought this masterpiece to life.

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

soul classic from erma franklin, Aretha franklin's older sister. my lady has a piece of my heart. sad and beautiful song at the same time, so timeless. real soul at the very best.

[@helenlasky8289]

Interesting tidbit, this song was first offered to Van Morrison but he turned it down and Erma was offered the song and the rest is history.

[@kandikane923]

We just don’t get this kind of real soulful music anymore even the lyrics are classy and has great meaning that touches you to your soul.

[@davidpiet4336]

And their other sister Carolyn on background vocals.

[@reddungeoneer2187]

Remember first hearing this in a Jeans commercial in the 90s! Very catchy!

[@scottmassey5509]

Damn. Sisters' got chops. Mad respect!

[@greggmoeller6307]

I played this 45 on my oldies show today--it featured artists/songs that failed to break the Top 40...

[@noces626]

Janis screams this song and Erma sings it. Both are great version. My regret is that it took me years to find this beautiful version. Thank you for put it in youtube.

[@vincegregoric5918]

Me too. I just heard it today! (3/27/2019)

[@richardsmart5532]

I definitely prefer Erma's version - it just seems a wee bit more, um, soulful...

[@magnusgranskau7487]

I also found this first today, I like Faith Hills version too

[@AndyMakesPlaylists]

a third great version is by dusty springfield -- came after this one but BEFORE janis

[@annanutherthing]

noces62 oh this is def my favourite version ...x

[@hjonm9730]

Deep crush of velvet. The pain, Erma, explain it again. And the pocket, the pocket. So funky.

[@ditracomer4766]

first time seeing this video love you Erma Franklin love this song.

[@patrickwest6876]

I was looking at Billboard's book of top hits and saw her bio. What a great voice. Both her and another sister named Carolyn died of cancer. RIP!

[@sheilapalmer9539]

I love her voice

[@courtneyswaby3178]

Awesome gravitas beautiful

[@Janicedean]

Brilliant. So soulful. Didn't realise she was Aretha's sister, fantastic voice.

[@Gadot-d6r]

This is classic, - timelesss. Tantalizing, forever...

[@HarrisPilton789]

This song is fantastic!

[@ktkole4017]

The voice, the rhythm, the groove, the style, the timing…unbeatable. Amazing!👍🤗💕

[@kauatafatiaki9441]

This is the best version I've heard. Soulful indeed and just is a feel good song! 😍😍😍

[@charstar13]

this is actually the original version of this song

[@jerryj920]

Mar.13th: Happy birthday R&B-Gospel Singer Erma Vernice Franklin (1938-2002) Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload. Blessings

[@stephenchina3170]

So cool, and the backing singers....wow!

[@davidbee8178]

FANTASTIC - LOVE this ! Voice to die for :-)

[@jamesgonzales5285]

GIRL!! You can sang!!! All props to Janis, but you own this song, God bless you Erma 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻!!! Add another fan to your loyal Queendom 👑!!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Queens unite ❤❤❤❤

[@antoniomoraiscosta2048]

Simply Beautiful

[@REGINALDTDAVIS]

I. started. School. With. the. Erma. Franklin. Song. a. Price. Of. my. heart

[@AnnoyingKiwiDude]

I love this version ...so smooth