Erma Franklin – Piece Of My Heart

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Erma Franklin was an American gospel, R&B, and soul singer. Born in 1938 in Shelby, Mississippi, she was the older sister of the legendary Aretha Franklin. Erma began her music career singing in her father's church choir before moving to New York City to pursue a professional career in music. She signed with Epic Records in the 1960s and released several successful singles, including the original version of 'Piece of My Heart,' which later became a hit for Janis Joplin. Erma's powerful and emotive voice earned her critical acclaim, but she struggled to achieve the same level of commercial success as her sister. Despite this, she left a lasting impact on the music industry with her soulful performances. Erma Franklin passed away in 2002, leaving behind a legacy of soulful, heartfelt music.