Janis Joplin – Piece of My Heart – Live in Germany, 1968
Look, how she pulled that shy girl to her and sang right in her face “that a woman can be tough. WOW… How can someone NOT love Janis? You would never see artists pulling people out of the audience today and singing and dancing with them! 2024 and still Loving Janis Joplin! This is real raw talent! Unlike all these manufactured “pretty” girls rock n roll is “ugly!” Janis wasn’t afraid to get “ugly” and she was beautiful because of it!
Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart – Live In Germany, 1968
**Piece of My Heart** by Janis Joplin stands as a monumental track in rock music history. From the first note, Joplin’s voice reaches listeners with a raw and relatable emotion. She gives everything to the performance, making listeners feel the highs and lows of the song in a deeply personal way, reaching across generations with each line she sings.
The band Big Brother and the Holding Company brings a bold, gritty instrumental foundation that complements Janis’s singing. Her vocals rise and fall with the music, creating a sense of energy and movement that keeps audiences engaged throughout. This balance of vocals and instrumentals adds a certain depth to the song that makes it feel timeless.
Even now, Piece of My Heart has an impact that cuts across music lovers young and old. Janis turned the song into an anthem, making it a symbol of powerful emotion and connection. It’s a performance that’s not just memorable but one that cements Janis Joplin’s lasting legacy in music.
Rest in peace, Janis. ❤
Lyrics:
Oh, come on, come on
Come on, come on!
Didn’t I make you feel
Like you were the only man
Yeah, didn’t I give you nearly everything
That a woman possibly can?
Honey, you know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I
Well I think I’ve had enough
But I’m gonna show you, baby
That a woman can be tough
I want you to come on, come on
Come on, come on
And take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah, yeah
(Oh, oh, have a!)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby
But you know you got it
If it makes you feel good
Oh, yes indeed
You’re out on the streets looking good
And baby deep down in your heart
I guess you know that it ain’t right
Never, never, never, never, never
Never hear me when I cry at night
Babe, and I cry all the time!
But each time I tell myself that I
Well I can’t stand the pain
But when you hold me in your arms
I’ll sing it once again
I’ll say come on, come on
Come on, come on
And take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah
(Oh, oh, have a!)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby
Well you know you got it, child
If it makes you feel good
I need you to come on, come on
Come on, come on
And take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart
Now darling, yeah, c’mon now
(Oh, oh, have a!)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby
You know you got it
Woah!
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, yeah
(Oh, oh, have a!)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby, hey
You know you got it, child
If it makes you feel good
Songwriters: Jerry Ragovoy / Bert Berns
Piece Of My Heart lyrics © Unichappell Music Inc., Scikron Music Publishing, Sloopy Ii Music Inc.
