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

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

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.

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

RIP to Erma , Aretha , and Carolyn Franklin .

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Still the best version of this song ever.

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

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

Perfectly captures, how painful it is to love someone who does not feel the same way.

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!

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 😆

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.

First time I ever heard this song it was by Janis Joplin. When I heard Irma's version I was blown away. Hers delivery was deliberate, soulful and in control, she didn't scream the way Janis did, she sings this song with conviction. I wish she got her due like Aretha did, to me she was just as good.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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........

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

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.

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

Never seen, or heard this before! Sensational!

First listener of 2024!!!

Original and the best version.

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

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.

OMG,who knew Aretha had a SISTER that could sing like this!!!♡

IRMA WAS VERY UNDERRATED OVERSHADOWED BY HER SISTER BUT FOR ME SHE WAS THE BEST ..LOVE HER VOICE THIS SONG SENDS CHILLS DOWN MY BACK

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The precision of the backup singers makes this version outstanding.

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!

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.

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

Belter! What's not to love? Love it. They don't make 'em like this any more.

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

Jerry Ragovoy wrote this song and also wrote "Time is on My Side"

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

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

When Erma sings this song is has soul....When Janis sings this song it has balls!

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

Wow, all these years and I never knew Janis Joplin's version was a cover of this original rendition. Erma Franklin had such a beautiful voice and I love this version now too!

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.

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

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 .

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

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

Doesn't get any better than this 🎶🌟😊👌

Absolutely the best version

That drum man beat the hell out of this great classic. And Erma sang

This day two years ago my beautiful mam Sweet Mairead. RIP Mam, I miss you loads.

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.

What a voice - seriously, she has one of the best voices EVER. Janis Joplin's version of this incredible song is good, but this really takes it to another level, doesn't it? And to think that she wasn't the most commercially successful Franklin sister...

One of my favorite oldies, didn’t remember Erma Franklin did it ...but it was a big hit for me, thank you for the memories. ❤️

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

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

This brings me back to 1992. Great times👌

I didn't know this was the original version, still take another piece of my 💔💃🎤🎼🎼🎼🦋🌹🦋🌹🌈💕so come on....! Great clip

Remember this from an old Levis advert from 1992 shown over here on UK tv!!!!

Never heard Erma Franklin's version until I searched for it and am glad I did.

Wow, she had a really nice voice. This should have a million views.

She was great! I wish she was better known, I had no idea Aretha had such a talented sister!

No body can't never ever take her place

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

My ears screaming:" give us more from this hot stuff!"

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

I can't believe I had never heard the original version of this

Ashamed to only realise the Franklin connection recently. Loved this song for years and wish I was born in 1954 not 1974 to see these gifted people live.

I want to crank this for all the world to hear

A MasterPiece From A Powerful Voice Love You Erma Franklin RIP

Many people from the younger generations have not been exposed to "classic rock" or "Rhythm & Blues" because of copyright issues (held by the recording industry) were preventing dissemination/exposure of this long forgotten hits even for radio stations. Over the last few years, recording companies have realized that they can make a profit by spreading these songs on the Internet which allows the collectors and wealthier users to buy the actual CDs, LPs, SACDs hence generate profits for products that these companies already have royalties on. Ciao, L

always here 🐘💫 🗝️ on the blues highway ... ain't no good life, but it's my life 2023 peace now 🕊️

Incredible Voice! Proud to say that we’re both from the same small home town in the historic MS Delta!

Damn. Sisters' got chops. Mad respect!

I am such a fan of Aretha Franklin. Never knew she had sisters. Whow she can sing.

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

"Piece of My Heart" is a romantic love song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and ... Erma Franklin's original recording: 1967[edit]. The original version of "Piece of My Heart" was recorded by Aretha Franklin's older sister Erma ... recorded by Big Brother and the Holding Company in 1968, with lead singer Janis Joplin.

WOW blow me away this lady is great I love this song her version is smooth as silk and musically perfect backup singers beautiful.I love Janis version I compare hers as youthful new to love .Ermas' with maturity with matters of the heart but the pain is real Awesome

Aug 2024..I'm sooo in love with this song!

Love, how tight Erma, Aretha, Carolyn were? You barely heard them ever talking negatively about one another.

This song... Damn. So powerful. No remake touches this! Key is perfect, tempo dope. I love it!

Finally, I find the original version. I love almost all the versions but the original has its own place.

This is far better than any aretha Franklin record

I just love this version❤❤❤ She knocked it right out of the ball park. !!!!!