Erma Franklin

Erma Vernice Franklin (March 13, 1938 – September 7, 2002) was an American gospel and soul singer. Franklin recorded the original version of "Piece of My Heart", written and produced by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns in 1967, for which she was nominated for a Grammy Award. A cover version of the same song was recorded the following year by Big Brother and the Holding Company, with lead vocals by Janis Joplin. Franklin was the elder sister of American singer/musician Aretha Franklin.

Erma - 2021-10-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Brunswick Essentials - 2021-03-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2017-04-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems - 2016-11-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Live Carousel 1968 - 2015-06-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Obama Victory Music - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years - 2009-02-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue - 1995-02-28T00:00:00.000000Z

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