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FRIDAY FUNK: The Franklin Sisters
You’re probably familiar with Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul…coiner of R-E-S-P-E-C-T…Ms. Fat Booty Sample…she’s sorta like a big deal.
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[Aretha Franklin "One Step Ahead"]
But did you know that she had two sisters who were both hellllllllla fresh as well? Behold:
Erma Franklin, the oldest, was the original singer of “Piece of My Heart,” which was eventually turned into a classic when covered by Janis Joplin:
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[Erma Franklin "Piece of My Heart"]
Carolyn Franklin, the youngest of the three, was quite prolific, dropping several records in her short lifespan:
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[Carolyn Franklin "I Don't Want to Lose You"]
So the past generation had the Franklins and the Jacksons! We have…the Jonas??? We need a new dynasty!
