Piece of My Heart
Tara Kemp
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[Chorus] You take a piece of my heart With you Always, baby You take a piece of my heart With you Always, always, baby Time and time again My girlfriends ask me If we're just friends And when I tell them that it is true Deep down inside I just want to be with you [Chorus] It's long after dark We're up all night talking Heart to heart And when it's time for you to go I tell myself we're just friends But we both know [Chorus] Members don't see this message I fall asleep and dream about you Holding me deep in your soul I just can't make it without you I love you more than you'll ever know [Chorus]
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Written by: Bert Berns, Jerry Ragavoy
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12 facts about this song
Genre Specifics"Piece of My Heart" by Tara Kemp is a pop song with influences from the R&B and New Jack Swing genres.
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Year of ReleaseThis song was released in 1991 as part of Tara Kemp's self-titled debut album.
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Chart Performance"Piece of My Heart" did well on the charts, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Giant Records label, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Records.
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Producer Collaboration"Piece of My Heart" was produced by Jake Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Oji Pierce, who was renowned for working with several successful R&B artists during the 80s and 90s.
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Cover VersionWhile Tara Kemp's version is a popular rendition, the song "Piece of My Heart" is actually a cover. The original was performed by Erma Franklin in 1967.
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Not a Janis Joplin SongContrary to some beliefs, Kemp's "Piece of My Heart" is not a cover of the Janis Joplin classic. Kemp's song is an original composition written by Oji Pierce and J. Smith.
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Musical Style"Piece of My Heart" showcases Tara Kemp's strong vocal range and scale, appreciated for its soulful and emotive performance qualities.
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Iconic StatusThe song, despite being somewhat overlooked in the wider music industry, has grown to become a classic 90s tune, appreciated by R&B and pop music lovers for its catchy rhythm and Kemp's expressive vocals.
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Tara Kemp's BackgroundPrior to her breakthrough with "Piece of My Heart", Tara Kemp had been working as a backup vocalist.
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YouTube PopularityThe official music video for the song has gained substantial popularity on YouTube, signifying the longevity of the song's appeal.
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Disappearance from Music IndustryDespite the success of "Piece of My Heart" and her other single "Hold You Tight", Kemp retreated from the music industry not long after her debut, making these songs stand out as the primary relics of her brief, but impactful, music career.
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