Piece of My Heart

Faith Hill

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:
2001
3:40
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Didn't I make you feel
Like you were the only man
And didn't I give you everything
That a woman possibly can
Each time I tell myself I think I've had enough
Well I'm gonna show you baby that a woman can be tough
So come on, come on, come on and
 
Take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Take another little piece of my heart
I know you will
And break it
Break another little piece of my heart now baby
'Cause you know you got it, if it makes you feel good, so good
 
You're out on the street lookin' good
Baby deep down in your heart you know that it ain't right
No you'll never hear me cryin'
You know I cry all the time
Each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain
You hold me in your arms and I start singin' once again
So come on, come on, come on and
 
Take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Take another little piece of my heart I know you will
And break it
Break another little piece of my heart now baby
'Cause you know you got it, if it makes you feel good, so good
 
Each time I tell myself that I can't stand the pain
You hold me in your arms and I start singin' once again
So come on, come on, come on and
 
Take it
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Won't you just take it, 
Take another little piece of my heart I know you will
And you will break it
Break another little piece of my heart now baby
'Cause you know you got it if it makes you feel good,  oh so good

Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Won't you just take it, 
Take another little piece of my heart I know you will
And you will break it
Break another little piece of my heart now baby
Take another little piece of my heart, 
My heart, my heart, my heart, my heart
Take another little piece of my heart now baby
Won't you just break it
Break another little piece of my heart
My heart, my heart, you cannot break
Break another little piece of my heart

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Faith Hill

Faith Hill (born Audrey Faith Perry; September 21, 1967) is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S. Country charts. more »

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Written by: Bert Berns, Jerry Ragavoy

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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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