Erma Franklin

About

Erma Vernice Franklin (March 13, 1938 – September 7, 2002) was an American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer. Erma and her sisters, Aretha Franklin and Carolyn Franklin, got their start singing for their father, Reverend C.L. Franklin's, Detroit-area Baptist church. Erma's best known record is the original version of Piece of My Heart. The song was covered in different arrangements by Janis Joplin, Faith Hill, Beverley Knight, and Dusty Springfield, and used as the basis of a song by Shaggy.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Piece of My Heart

   108113 plays
2. 2

   Light My Fire

   12372 plays
3. 3

   (Take a Little) Piece of My Heart

   6116 plays
4. 4

   Baby, What You Want Me To Do

   5268 plays
5. 5

   Son Of A Preacher Man

   2316 plays
6. 6

   Piece of My Heart (Album Version)

   2049 plays
7. 7

   Open Up Your Soul

   1969 plays
8. 8

   Big Boss Man

   1963 plays

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