Erma Franklin

Erma Franklin

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Erma Vernice Franklin, known professionally as Erma Franklin, was born on March 13, 1938, in Shelby, Mississippi. She was an American singer of gospel and R&B music. At the age of nine, she moved to Detroit, Michigan, where her father became a pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church. Franklin began singing at her father's church and later studied business at Clark Atlanta University. Her breakthrough came in 1967 with the release of "Piece of My Heart", which reached Number six on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and Number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, written by Bert Berns, earned her a Grammy Award nomination. She released her debut album Her Name Is Erma in 1962 through Epic Records, followed by Soul Sister in 1969 with Brunswick Records. She was also featured in the film biopic Respect, portraying Aretha Franklin's sister. She passed away on September 7, 2002, from throat cancer in Detroit, Michigan.

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Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:37
Writer: Jerry Ragovoy - Bert Berns / Composers: Jerry Ragovoy - Bert Berns
05
Change My Thoughts From You
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:32
Composers: C. Davis - G. Jackson - N. Smith
02
Light My Fire
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:44
Composers: R. Krieger - R. Manzarek - J. Morrison - J. Densmore
01
Hold On! I'm Comin'
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
03:05
Composers: I. Hayes - D. Porter
04
Baby, What You Want Me To Do
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:16
Writer: J. Reed / Composers: J. Reed
05
Open Up Your Soul
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
03:13
Writer: Bert Berns - J. Ragavoy / Composers: Bert Berns - J. Ragavoy
01
Big Boss Man
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:54
Writer: Carl Smith - Dixon / Composers: Carl Smith - Dixon
06
I'm Just Not Ready For Love
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:24
Writer: L. Harrison / Composers: L. Harrison
17
Have You Ever Had The Blues?
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:48
Composers: H. LOGAN - L. Price
08
What Kind Of Girl (Do You Think I Am?) (Album Version)
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:15
Composers: J. Senaca - M. Steward
09
Don't Blame Me
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:48
Composers: Jimmy McHugh - Dorothy Fields
07
Don't Have The Right To Cry
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
03:18
Writer: Carole King - Gerry Goffin / Composers: Carole King - Gerry Goffin
02
Don't Catch The Dog's Bone
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
03:17
Writer: C. Franklin / Composers: C. Franklin
16
Don't Wait Too Long
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:20
Composers: C. Franklin
06
Son Of A Preacher Man
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:38
Composers: J. Hurley - R. Wilkins
22
Pledging My Love (Album Version)
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:35
Composers: F. Washington - D. Robey
10
Hello Again (Single Version)
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:42
Composers: Gloria Shayne Baker - B. Arthur
11
It's Over
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:15
Writer: A. Kasha - William Weatherspoon / Composers: A. Kasha - William Weatherspoon
26
Detour Ahead (Album Version)
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:52
Composers: L. Carter - J. Frigo - H. Ellis

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  • Discography
Albums
Erma
2021 Astigmatic
15-10-2021
Erma
01
Hello Again
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:42
Composers: Arthur - Shayne
02
It's Over
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:17
Composers: Kasha - Weatherspoon
03
Don't Blame Me
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:51
Composers: Fields - McHugh
04
What Kind of Girl (Do You Think I Am)
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:20
Composers: Seneca - Steward
05
Time After Time
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:58
Composers: Cahn - Styne
06
Don't Wait Too Long
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:16
Composers: Franklin
07
Dear Momma
Erma Franklin
Erma
02:41
Composers: Halley - Weiß
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Brunswick Essentials
2021 Brunswick Record Corp.
22-03-2021
Brunswick Essentials
01
Hold On! I'm Comin'
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
03:05
Composers: I. Hayes - D. Porter
02
Light My Fire
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:44
Composers: R. Krieger - R. Manzarek - J. Morrison - J. Densmore
03
I Just Don't Need You (At All)
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
03:01
Composers: F. Smith
04
You've Been Cancelled
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
03:04
Composers: E. Franklin
05
Change My Thoughts From You
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:32
Composers: C. Davis - G. Jackson - N. Smith
06
Son Of A Preacher Man
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:38
Composers: J. Hurley - R. Wilkins
07
Can't See My Way
Erma Franklin
Brunswick Essentials
02:20
Composers: E. Franklin
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Live Carousel 1968
â„— 2015 RockBeat Records
23-06-2015
Live Carousel 1968
01
Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
03:48
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
02
Day Tripper (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
03:13
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
03
Driving Wheel (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
07:39
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
04
The Theme (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
16:12
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
05
Goin' Down Slow (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
02:24
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
06
Instrumental Jam (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
08:36
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
07
Big Boss Man (Live, 1968)
Electric Flag
Live Carousel 1968
03:07
Writer: Electric Flag / Composers: Electric Flag
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Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
(P) 2009 Sony Music Entertainment
18-02-2009
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
01
Big Boss Man
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:54
Writer: Carl Smith - Dixon / Composers: Carl Smith - Dixon
02
Don't Catch The Dog's Bone
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
03:17
Writer: C. Franklin / Composers: C. Franklin
03
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:37
Writer: Jerry Ragovoy - Bert Berns / Composers: Jerry Ragovoy - Bert Berns
04
Baby, What You Want Me To Do
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:16
Writer: J. Reed / Composers: J. Reed
05
Open Up Your Soul
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
03:13
Writer: Bert Berns - J. Ragavoy / Composers: Bert Berns - J. Ragavoy
06
I'm Just Not Ready For Love
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
02:24
Writer: L. Harrison / Composers: L. Harrison
07
Don't Have The Right To Cry
Erma Franklin
Erma Franklin: Piece Of Her Heart - The Epic And Shout Years
03:18
Writer: Carole King - Gerry Goffin / Composers: Carole King - Gerry Goffin
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Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
This compilation (P) 2017 Sony Music Entertainment
21-04-2017
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:37
Writer: Jerry Ragovoy - Bert Berns / Composers: Jerry Ragovoy - Bert Berns
02
A Little Bit of Soap
The Jarmels
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:12
Writer: Burt Rusell / Composers: Burt Rusell
03
Tell Him
The Exciters
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:29
Writer: Bert Russell / Composers: Bert Russell
04
Twist and Shout
The Isley Brothers
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:32
Writer: Bert Russell - Phil Medley / Composers: Bert Russell - Phil Medley
05
Cry Baby
Garnet Mimms
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:23
Writer: Sidney Russell - N. Meade / Composers: Sidney Russell - N. Meade
06
Show Me Your Monkey
Kenny Hamber
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:09
Writer: Bert Russell - Mike Leander / Composers: Bert Russell - Mike Leander
07
Baby, Please Don't Go (feat. Van Morrison)
Them
Bang: The Bert Berns Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:42
Writer: Joe Williams / Composers: Joe Williams
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60's Soul
This compilation (P) 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
16-03-2009
60's Soul
01
I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
Aretha Franklin
60's Soul
02:43
Composers: C. Taylor - N. Meade
02
The Monkey Time
Major Lance
60's Soul
02:47
Writer: Curtis Mayfield / Composers: Curtis Mayfield
03
Holy Cow
Lee Dorsey
60's Soul
02:29
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
04
I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today)
The O'Jays
60's Soul
03:00
Writer: Jackie Members - Robert Poindexter - Stanley Poindexter - Emma Thomas / Composers: Jackie Members - Robert Poindexter - Stanley Poindexter - Emma Thomas
05
Back Up Train (Remastered)
Al Green
60's Soul
02:21
Writer: Palmer James - Curtis Rodgers / Composers: Palmer James - Curtis Rodgers
06
Stand by Me
Cassius Clay
60's Soul
02:11
Writer: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller - Ben E. King / Composers: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller - Ben E. King
07
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
60's Soul
02:37
Writer: J. Ragavoy - Bert Berns / Composers: J. Ragavoy - Bert Berns
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All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
2017 Sunset Blvd.
25-08-2017
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
01
Being Without You
Keeper of My Heart
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:24
Writer: Keeper of My Heart / Composers: Keeper of My Heart
02
The Affair
Ella Washington
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:17
Writer: Ella Washington / Composers: Ella Washington
03
My Man Don't Think I Know
Gwen Davis
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:31
Writer: Gwen Davis / Composers: Gwen Davis
04
You're the Dream
Roscoe Shelton
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:09
Writer: Roscoe Shelton / Composers: Roscoe Shelton
05
Oon-Guela (High Life), Pt. 1
Joe Simon Band
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:37
Writer: Joe Simon Band / Composers: Joe Simon Band
06
Give Our Love a Chance
Ada Ray
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:20
Writer: Ada Ray / Composers: Ada Ray
07
I Don't Dig No Phoney, Pt. 1
Moody Scott
All Soul Hits: The Classic R&B Album
02:44
Writer: Moody Scott / Composers: Moody Scott
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Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
1995 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
28-02-1995
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
01
Wake up Everybody (feat. Teddy Pendergrass)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
07:31
Writer: John Whitehead - Gene McFadden - Victor Carstarphen / Composers: John Whitehead - Gene McFadden - Victor Carstarphen
02
Caravan of Love
Isley, Jasper, Isley
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
05:44
Writer: Marvin Isley - Ernest Isley - Christopher Jasper / Composers: Marvin Isley - Ernest Isley - Christopher Jasper
03
Me and Mrs. Jones
Billy Paul
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
04:49
Writer: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff - Cary Gilbert / Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff - Cary Gilbert
04
Kiss and Say Goodbye
The Manhattans
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
04:26
Writer: Winfred Lovett / Composers: Winfred Lovett
05
Ain't No Sunshine (Single Version)
Bill Withers
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
02:04
Writer: Bill Withers / Composers: Bill Withers
06
Piece of My Heart
Erma Franklin
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
02:36
Writer: Jerry Ragavoy - Bert Berns / Composers: Jerry Ragavoy - Bert Berns
07
Maybelle's Blues (Album Version)
Big Maybelle
Legacy's Rhythm & Soul Revue
03:09
Writer: Maybelle Smith / Composers: Maybelle Smith
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Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
2012 Brunswick Record Corp.
14-06-2013
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
01
Love Makes A Woman
Barbara Acklin
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
02:56
02
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Tyrone Davis
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
02:57
03
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Jackie Wilson
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
02:59
04
Have You Seen Her
The Chi-Lites
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
05:09
05
Baby I Love You
Erma Franklin
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
02:48
06
Soulful Strut
The Young-Holt Unlimited
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
02:59
07
Thin Line Between Love And Hate
The Lost Generation
Sparkle Classic Soul Collection
03:40
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Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
2012 Brunswick Record Corp.
14-06-2013
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
01
Oh Girl
The Chi-Lites
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
03:37
02
Love Makes A Woman
Barbara Acklin
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
02:56
03
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Jackie Wilson
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
02:59
04
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Tyrone Davis
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
02:57
05
Soulful Strut
The Young-Holt Unlimited
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
02:59
06
Baby I Love You
Erma Franklin
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
02:48
07
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
The Chi-Lites
Chicago Soul Tribute To Oprah
02:31
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Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
2006 Brunswick Record Corp.
18-11-2013
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
01
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Jackie Wilson
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
02:57
02
Wack Wack
The Young-Holt Trio
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
02:58
03
Can I Change My Mind
Tyrone Davis
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
02:45
04
I'm Gonna Miss You
The Artistics
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
02:39
05
Follow The Leader
Major Lance
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
02:18
06
Have You Seen Her
The Chi-Lites
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
05:08
07
Am I The Same Girl
Barbara Acklin
Brunswick Top 40 Singles 1966-1975
02:56
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Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
2016 Sunset Blvd.
11-11-2016
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
01
Give Our Love a Chance
Ada Ray
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
02:20
Writer: Ray / Composers: Ray
02
You've Been Gone Too Long
Ann Sexton
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
02:16
Writer: Sexton / Composers: Sexton
03
Just Because the Package Has Been Unwrapped (Doesn't Mean the Merchandise Is Spoiled)
Alder Ray Black
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
03:05
Writer: Black / Composers: Black
04
Will He Come Back
Barbara West
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
03:08
Writer: West / Composers: West
05
Take It Like a Man
Connie McGill & The Visions
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
02:13
Writer: McGill / Composers: McGill
06
Goodbye Cruel Love
Linda Griner
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
02:23
Writer: GRINER / Composers: GRINER
07
Yes I'm Ready
Barbara Mason
Hey Soul Sister! Rare R&B Gems
08:54
Writer: Mason / Composers: Mason
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Obama Victory Music
2012 Brunswick Record Corp.
14-06-2013
Obama Victory Music
01
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Jackie Wilson
Obama Victory Music
02:59
02
Can I Change My Mind
Tyrone Davis
Obama Victory Music
02:48
03
Give Me Just A Little More Time
The Lost Generation
Obama Victory Music
02:41
04
Just Ain't No Love
Barbara Acklin
Obama Victory Music
02:45
05
(For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
The Chi-Lites
Obama Victory Music
03:00
06
Light My Fire
Erma Franklin
Obama Victory Music
02:44
07
Hold On! I'm Coming
Rocky Roberts
Obama Victory Music
02:24
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