The song Piece of My Heart was originally performed by Erma Franklin.

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Is it true that the song Piece of My Heart was originally performed by Erma Franklin?

Yes. Evidence confirms that the song Piece of My Heart was originally recorded and performed by Erma Franklin in 1967 before later being covered by Janis Joplin.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Wikipedia: Piece of My Heart

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Wikipedia: Piece of My Heart. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piece_of_My_Heart

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