With her unmistakable growl and raw stage presence, Courtney Hadwin delivered a live performance of Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” that felt straight out of the golden age of rock.

Backed by a small band and the energy of a packed lounge, Hadwin took the stage at Noirs Lounge in Whitley Bay in 2017 and channeled a kind of wild electricity that’s rarely seen from performers her age.

Watch her performance below.

From the moment she opened her mouth, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a quiet or controlled cover. Instead, Hadwin attacked every lyric like a lioness — growling, howling, and commanding every inch of the stage.

Her voice, filled with grit and attitude, instantly drew comparisons to Joplin herself. But this wasn’t just an imitation. Hadwin brought her own fire, giving the iconic anthem a youthful punch that made the whole room come alive.

“Piece of My Heart” was originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967, but it was Janis Joplin’s 1968 cover with Big Brother and the Holding Company that turned it into a rock classic. Joplin famously performed the song at Woodstock in 1969, creating one of the festival’s most unforgettable moments. Decades later, Courtney Hadwin’s take on the track proved that its power still holds strong — especially in the hands of a young artist willing to give it her all.

Whether you’re a longtime Joplin fan or hearing the song for the first time, Hadwin’s version is impossible to ignore. Her fierce stage presence, raspy vocal tone, and fearless swagger gave the performance a raw edge that set her apart from many of her peers. It wasn’t polished — it was pure feeling, and that’s exactly what made it so memorable.

As the final note rang out and the crowd roared in approval, one thing was certain: Courtney Hadwin doesn’t just sing rock music — she feels it. And with performances like this, she’s earning her place among the most exciting live acts of her generation.