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Nov 8, 1929Songwriter and record executive Bert Berns is born in The Bronx. He writes "Piece Of My Heart," a Janis Joplin hit that is remade for country by Faith Hill. Berns also founds Bang Records and pens "Hang On Sloopy" and "Twist And Shout"Dec 31, 1967Songwriter Bert Berns dies of a heart attack at the Oliver Cromwell Hotel in New York City. His pop classic "Piece Of My Heart" is recorded by Janis Joplin before becoming a country hit for Faith HillApr 15, 2014Counterpoint Press publishes "Here Comes The Night: The Dark Soul Of Bert Berns And The Dirty Business Of Rhythm & Blues," authored by Joel Selvin. The book's subject, Berns, wrote Faith Hill's country hit "Piece Of My Heart"
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