Piece of My Heart

Bryan Ferry

About Piece of My Heart

"Piece of My Heart" is a romantic funk/soul love song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns, originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company (featuring Janis Joplin on lead vocals) covered the song in 1968 and had a much bigger hit with it. The song has since been remade by several singers, including Dusty Springfield on her 1968 album Dusty... Definitely, Bryan Ferry on his solo debut album These Foolish Things in 1973. It was recorded by Sammy Hagar on his first Geffen Records release, Standing Hampton, which hit the airwaves in 1982, and reached platinum status , Faith Hill in 1994 and Melissa Etheridge in 2005. In 2004, the Big Brother and the Holding Company version was ranked number 353 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is also included among The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. 


Year:
1973
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Didn't I make you feel like you are the only one?
Didn't I give you everything that I possibly can?
But Lord, the love I give you it's never enough
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that I really can be tough

So come on, come on, come on, come on take it
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby
(break it) Break another little bit of my heart now, honey
(have a) Have another little piece of my heart now, baby
You know you've got it if makes you feel good

You're out on the street (looking good)
And you know deep down in your heart that it ain't right
You never, never hear me when I cry at night
I tell myself that I can't stand the pain
But when I hold you in my arms, I'll say it again

So come on, come on, come on, come on
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now, honey
You can have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
You know you've got it if makes you feel good

Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Break it, break another little piece of my heart now, honey
Have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Break it, break another little bit of my heart now, honey
Have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby
Break it, break another little piece of my heart now, honey
Have a, have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Take it, take another little piece of my heart now, baby

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Bryan Ferry

Bryan Ferry, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. Ferry began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of Roxy Music, which continues to the present day. more »

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7 facts about this song

Bert Berns
Bert Berns co-wrote the song "Piece of My Heart." - The song is also known for its cover by singers like Janis Joplin and Erma Franklin. - Despite his short career due to a heart condition, Berns left a significant impact on the music industry with this song.
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry is an English singer and songwriter who covered "Piece of My Heart" in 1974. - His version of the song was a part of his second solo studio album 'Another Time, Another Place.'
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin was the original singer of "Piece of My Heart." - She was Aretha Franklin's older sister, who showcased different styles throughout her career. - Though Janis Joplin's cover of the song gained more popularity, Erma's version stands as a classic soul ballad.
Faith Hill
Faith Hill covered "Piece of My Heart" in 1994. - It was one of the leading singles from her debut album 'Take me as I am.' - The song became a top hit, securing the number 1 position in Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
Janis Joplin
Considerably the most recognized version of "Piece of My Heart" is by Janis Joplin, performed along with her band Big Brother and the Holding Company. - It was included in their album 'Cheap Thrills' in 1968. - Billboard magazine placed this song at the 344th position in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge performed a version of "Piece of My Heart" at the 2005 Grammy Awards as a part of Janis Joplin's tribute. - During the performance, she was in the middle of undergoing chemotherapy for her breast cancer diagnosis, her bald head amplifying the raw, emotional impact of the song.
Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar is a rock musician who covered "Piece of My Heart" during his concerts. - His rendition remains faithful to the hard rock and blues-inspired style of Janis Joplin's version.

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