Nancy Wilson--How she plays Battle Of Evermore on mandolin

She doesn't play it exactly like Jimmy, but I like what she's done with it. I adopted a blend of the two when I learned it years ago..here's a link to video of myself playing it on mandolin, along with my brother and sister-in-law on guitars: • Battle of Evermore cov...
NOTE to anybody about to leave a comment that JPJ played the mandolin in Zeppelin: Jimmy Page played mandolin on this song (JPJ played acoustic guitar). He wrote the music for it after picking up and messing around on Jonesy's mandolin one day.
Nancy clip taken from her 1996 instructional video. Link to purchase DVD here: www.wwbw.com/Hal-Leonard-Nanc...

[@KevyNova]

I would watch an hour long video of Nancy showing how she makes toast.

[@austinknowlton1783]

I would watch 10 hours of her teaching Heart and Zepplin.

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

She makes toast? I like toast.

[@robertmedrano2962]

she was and is my first female rockstar crush. She is absolutely stunning. so beautiful 😱😉😀

[@denniswalsh8476]

@@Just_Another_Hoosier Me too, toast is good

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

@@denniswalsh8476 😆

[@Tonetwisters]

Nancy Wilson is not only talented, but just downright gentle-spirited and adorable.

[@SandraRegina-sm1wg]

What do you mean?

[@luminositymusicbrianpricka6357]

Tonetwisters dream teacher.

[@josephanders56]

Very talented entertainer , a kindred spirit. I thank Nancy and Ann for all that they have given us.

[@davekid93]

“Sorta like that!” Melts my heart every time! 😍

[@doodooswaggy3825]

simp

[@Geotubest]

The Wilson sisters are a national treasure as well as living legends.

[@sharksport01]

international .

[@Geotubest]

@@sharksport01 For sure.

[@craighunt6098]

no question

[@Anti_wokeness]

Never heard of them

[@johnluhm5598]

@@Anti_wokeness you are a beetoff

[@tedcabana]

What guitar player, beginner or pro, doesn't just love the shit out of Nancy Wilson? The answer is none! Because everybody loves Nancy.

[@kyyys2111]

thats a mandolin, not a guitar

[@robschaller9061]

She is an absolutely INCREDIBLE rythm guitar player.... She is so smooth and her timing is impecible.

[@joeymartin7462]

The Wilson Sisters left quite a legacy on the world of Rock and Roll.

[@kennylaughon6215]

Nice!

[@DrunkardCow]

Were they thieving more than LZ? Is that even possible?

[@billrobbins5874]

Fortunate to see them 3 times. NEVER A DISAPPOINTMENT! Nancy's guitar playing and Ann's voice. AWESOME!

[@pfcsantiago8852]

@@DrunkardCow Every rock band 'thieves' from the blues,Zep did some incredible music and in their turn have influenced many.

[@daimionhollins528]

I love how relaxing her voice sounds when she teaches us how to play the mandolin. Lovely voice, Nancy 😍

[@r.edward5701]

Damn sexy

[@FredFukkinBear]

Nancy's Mandolin on the Little Queen album is exquisite! Used to listen to it for hours, over and over.

[@Katerina9256]

That is exquisite indeed! A lot of it was Roger Fisher too, he is also a hugely talented mandolin and acoustic guitar player, in addition to his obvious talents on electric. Too bad they could not continue making music together any further than they did. That mostly dreadful.Heart 80s stuff would never have happened 😄

[@summermcpherson8209]

YEESSSS Dream of the Archer!!!

[@ianfleischhacker6154]

She just taught me more about music in these 4 minutes than I learned in all my high-school music classes combined.

[@sto620]

Nancy’s really a student of Jimmy Page. Heart’s rendition of Stairway at Kennedy Center Honors was chill-inducing. It made Robert Plant cry!

[@Katerina9256]

I've seen more than one interview where she says she likes to 'channel Jimmy Page on stage'. Channel away, Nancy, channel away!😄

[@Katerina9256]

@Benjamin S I've not seen anything where he says that, only an article called 'The real reason Robert Plant cried etc' where the author never even cited anything Robert ever said, just went into a lot of speculation. If you can post a link to anything of him directly stating that it was Jason, I'd like to see it. I found this article where he DOES talk about it, and it seems it was not Heart or Jason specifically that moved him, just kind of a wave of emotion about loss (meaning mostly John I guess) and how the song had taken flight and become what it remains today: ledzepnews.com/2018/06/23/robert-plant-on-stairway-to-heaven-its-like-a-relative-of-mine-somewhere/

[@Katerina9256]

@Benjamin S You know, I've seen that clip floating about and meant to watch it but just never did. Thank you so much for steering me in that direction, that was really good. So it was the loss of John that was bothering him the most there, it seems. Brought home by the fact his son showed up to play drums, right after he had said to Jimmy 'We should have invited Jason '. It was a magical night and nobody could have provided such a perfect soundtrack as Ann and Nancy did, for sure!

[@elricofarmer1561]

I even had tears in my eyes listening to that rendition, it was so magical and aw inspiring!

[@Roger8176]

Robert actually doesn't even care for the song. Its pretty good, but Zeppelin has many that are much better. Like this one. Great band! Same with Heart...old Heart with Roger anyway. Roger Fisher is sadly overlooked when talking about classic rock players.

[@scottmandu8316]

Heart's rendition of "Stairway" at Zeppelin's award induction was magnificent

[@Coopdog1911]

This lady here is one of the classiest acts in the rock and roll business. Phenomenal musician.

[@johnlshilling1446]

Classy is exactly what she is. We see so little, anymore. Beauty and brains that go on forever!

[@jutiponchungan9491]

Nancy Wilson is like the Bob Ross of teaching how to play guitar.

[@Katerina9256]

That's so funny ..others have commented the same. 😄

[@gina4319]

Nancy Wilson is one of God's crowning achievements! 💅

[@larryheth8023]

sure that is okay for someone who is a genius...thank you Nancy

[@Blustone60]

She loves Led Zeppelin. What a fantastic dedication to them with Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy center she did. She is Gold.

[@jmrichards5910]

People like Heart because subconsciously... people like talent.

[@Woodstock271]

Nancy Wilson was the first female hard rock guitarist I ever heard. She broke the mold. Sister Ann, is an incredible singer. I could hardly believe in the 70’s when Heart just rocked the world. They both had a style all their own, but Nancy was the quiet one. A phenomenal guitarist who played what she felt and didn’t write it down on paper. You can’t write your soul down on paper, so it’s fun to watch her almost try here. She’s such a sweetheart.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

I saw Heart play in the summer of 1977 and they did a number with mandolins. I went home and bought one and taught myself to play it, it was Heart that inspired me.

[@Katerina9256]

Similar story here...Heart and Led Zeppelin's use of mandolin was a great and inspiring introduction! 😀

[@markuschelios6891]

Nancy is a gem.

[@MarioinRmd]

I've seen several versions on KZbin. Some were pretty good.. Then you hear a professional.. The clarity of notes.. The smoothness.. The nuances.. Well.. That's why she's a professional. : )

[@michaelmckenna9022]

She has a quality to her music that few musicians will ever achieve. Also notice her enthusiasm

[@godbluffvdgg]

Best female guitarist in Rock...She's an amazing player... A true master.

[@zachariahreber5525]

She sounds like if Bob Ross was a musician

[@eliandpaul9323]

I heard some happy chords

[@charlesgates4387]

Bob Ross looks as if Nancy Wilson was a painter.

[@____chris]

wait.... i know a lot of people agree but Nancy Wilson explaining and teaching is just too good. thank you

[@ivanmay7890]

Nancy Wilson does an excellent cover version of The Battle of Evermore on her mandolin!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial to KZbin!

[@Tina-di4lx]

Saw Nancy Wilson. Opened for ZZ Top Calgary Alberta 1975. Blew me away.

[@alan4sure]

I saw that same show. Heart was Vancouver based back then.

[@docholiday13]

Incredible....and just explains the complexity that Jimmy Page composed and played with. She's every bit more amazing as a student of music in general. Understanding the history, of an instrument is the preamble to learning it. So impressive

[@joshb23]

Just when I thought I couldn't be crushing any harder on the Great Nancy Wilson...

[@l.siestador7248]

What a beautiful soothing sounding voice.

[@shmulikanglister]

"Sorta like that". Casually and beautifully playing one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@conscience-commenter]

Nancy Wilson : beautiful, talented woman that makes the world better with her presence .

[@brucel.6078]

Nancy is obscenely underrated. Incredible artistic abilty! ❤❤

[@pete5534]

A terrific player, a great band, and now teaching the masses. Thank you Nancy!

[@nealfig]

It's really something to get lessons from the great Nancy Wilson.

[@trance7309]

Nancy is very "English" that's all and I love ... I was a guitarist before and this video made me want to buy a mandolin ..... A big thank you to Nancy Wison for this video without which I would not have found the "keys" of how to play this title ...... cool!

[@ianporter2446]

She just goes right into it so casually bruhhhh

[@saraheart2804]

Nancy is a fantastic singer as well as a wonderful guitarist.

[@thisistheworldtoday]

All I know is her music sounds beautiful and soulful to me and the energy between her and her sister when they performed together was magical... her riffs are memorable ...

[@jimfowler5930]

As a Cellist, the Mandolin stuns me. The superb picking and double strings, what talent to play this awesome instrument. Great video, thank you !

[@alan4sure]

It isn't all that hard really.

[@davidbuckingham8046]

I don't have much to add other than Nancy is an Alma Mater form my college and the Wilson sisters did a free concert for my college and it sold out in less than 5 minutes with no online orders allowed. They're such badasses.

[@sabertoothdragon4108]

....more than a few know how great she is, I can also learn from her, very clear and on point....thanks Nancy...

[@bistrobillyboy]

shes incredible...she _feels_ the instrument and the songs shes playing

[@eddieo9424]

Thanks nancy I really enjoyed the battle with your sister knocked it out .

[@gibertflynn5403]

Wow. I never realised what a great musician she is.

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Nancy’s an awesome musician. 👍👍👍

[@someguy5035]

I keep finding my way to her videos. Supremely talented and the best demeanor.

[@bcb2555]

A master playing a masterpiece

[@photohounds]

Pure talent. Wilson sisters were a *perfect addition* to a good rock band - it made them EXCELLENT.

[@davewatchedthat]

Thanks for these, getting string lessons from a genius just made my day!

[@brucewilson1958]

She's very sweet and lovely. Love that she teaches music!

[@williammcdonald5086]

Not only a talented musician but an excellent teacher.

[@Equinox051256]

You are a phenomenal musician Ms. Wilson!

[@sabasufyana]

For all the love that Heart's cover of Stairway got, I always enjoyed hearing them play Battle of Evermore a LOT more! Nancy kills it here

[@kingofalldabblers]

I am always amazed by people who can play multiple instruments. Sucking at guitar is enough for me. I don't need to suck at other things too.

[@anniestacie]

Nancy is actually a fricken amazing teacher. Wow, I am in love with this.

[@dynjarren8355]

She’s wonderful! Lovely and talented. A nice combination!

[@4Him4u2]

What a pleasant person, not to mention an accomplished musician.

[@patriciajrs46]

She does play very well. Very knowledgeable about music.

[@steveb9325]

My God, Nancy's so beautiful. Her hands still look like they're 20 years old. Incredible musician. One of the first songs a band I was in, in the seventies was Barracuda "

[@garrisonic]

Before even hearing the Wilson sisters, the entire African American portion of the audience of an awards show I regularly attended (except Quincy Jones' table) got up and walked out leaving 1/3 of the place empty. After they had received the lifetime award from ASCAP in 2009(?) and the entire awards show had moved to a separate room with tables and a stage, Wyclef Jean was scheduled to perform then The Wilson Sisters. Unfortunately the African-American portion of the audience never heard one of the greatest the most soulful singers of the last few generations and her uber talented sister on guitar. Yet we had to sit through a performance of Wyclef Jean who is not a singer not an instrumentalist and not much of a performer. Thank goodness the heart girls never disappoint. That night, I gained a New perspective on African-American artists/songwriters/performers/people. That was a totally classless move and they had no idea what they were about to miss. Quincy Jones and his entire entourage did though and they stayed and cheered these legends on to the last song!!

[@amaliopratti2068]

This was cool.... I've playing violin for 38 years. I did these chord changes, but I NEVER got my head around barreing this pattern because of the bow. When you went through the pre chorus, I was so onto those passing tones that I felt like I should have ALWAYS tried that prog through the changes! Thank you Ms. Wilson A. Pratti

[@tinotse2007]

Can listen to Nancy describing on anything for hours. 😘😘😘

[@andyderby150]

This shows you why Zeppelin was such important pioneers of rock, the use of alternative running’s different instruments ect, they could do an emotional ballad like The rain song and then break out The ocean or Black dog and blow your mind.

[@terransnaturesoul]

Had a mandolin many years ago, and have missed it. Time to pick it up again. Thanks bunches! You inspire. 😊

[@michaelstone7514]

Amazing muscian and so sweet soft spoken and pretty. She must be a joy to spend time with.

[@rickmoro705]

The settling spirit of my youth is never far off when I hear those iconic rythams from the Wilson Sisters forever true... 🙏🌅

[@stevengibb482]

"It's kind of like...that uh...violin sounding thing" :D

[@joemanifesto8742]

That brings tears to my eyes hearing that. I'm going to get one of those just to play that song.

[@kathymabry4016]

I love my mandolin! I have over ten guitars, drums, a keyboard and my mandolin. Nancy your and Ann's songs with heart with the mandolin inspired me to pick up the mandolin and learn to play

[@ohioguy215]

Ann and Nancy performed an awesome version of Stairway To Heaven when the Kennedy Center honored Led Zeppelin...it brought Robert Plant to tears. Jason Bonham was on drums.

[@bonzolo2358]

I have a huge crush on Nancy Wilson now

[@Colanito]

That was AAAAWWWWEEEEESOOOOOOMMMMME!!!

[@davedesmon9470]

I was amazed to find out she played intro to Crazy on You.

[@mikepacholek2136]

She is an amazing musician! I absolutely love her.

[@Katerina9256]

Me too...she inspired me to pick up the guitar at age 16 and has remained my primary inspiration!

[@victorrock1997]

Wow, such a sweet and amazing performance by one of the most talented and technical female guitarists and artists of all time! Love Heart and Led Zeppelin! Two of my all time most favourite bands! Thank you very much for sharing this great video! All the best and much respect from a great rock fan from Romania! Rock on!

[@rickster1957]

Pretty Fancy playing there Nancy! I saw Heart, Journey and Cheap Trick play 10 years ago outside Sacramento area. What a show! Heart was awesome!

[@VonterVoman]

This video is great to hear all the nuances in the way she plays, incorporating more of the melody into it

[@fw1421]

Nobody does LED Zeppelin better than the Wilson Sisters and Heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@donnawilson9537]

Incredible talented lady. Gifted in her ability to play music as well as sing with her sister Ann. Their both still rockin. Besides I happen to share the same last name. Proud of the Wilson clan,related or not.

[@greateagle8799]

Hell yeah

[@slevinkelevra5901]

Amazing woman. I saw her in concert. On her birthday in new orleans and she was crazy Rockin out. Jumping off stuff, all over the place 😳 like a wild 20 year old. Totally badass 🤘😎🤘❤️

[@wjb8855]

Nancy is truly one of the great musical treasures. A kind and caring individual. The world is a better place for her being in it. Thank you Nancy

[@Katerina9256]

Well said, and on her birthday too🙂👍

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

What a gem this video is. ❤️ She's so amazing.

[@mark6302]

what a charming instrument

[@jeffheck5559]

My friends and I love Heart since the beginning. Now their music takes me back to my youth. You still ROCK, Nancy!

[@maureenwagg5305]

I love the mandolin. Nancy is a master of it. Much nicer than the banjo.

[@harrycockfield5114]

I love this tune..this is a beautiful mandolin..sounds amazing!

[@Tonedog88]

One of my favorite classic female rock stars....truly outstanding on strings! Beautiful voice don't hurt, either.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

One of my favorite instruments

[@graemegladman]

I found myself captivated not by your music but your personality. There is something nice about you.

[@dmmichelledolan6459]

This is my 3rd video i've watched. I love her style of teaching too. Never know she had these class videos! I will practice with these!

[@thebeginningofsorrows7500]

Watched a documentary on Heart, where they said that Anne got a guitar as a present, I think from their folks, and wasn't really that interested in it, so Nancy picked it up and the rest is history.

[@Katerina9256]

Yes, that was probably the Behind the Music VH1 special. Her family aptly dubbed her 'Whiz Fingers' lol : )

[@chascarpenter5006]

Sorta like that, Beautiful Nancy, & eyes moistened to hear you play this & could hear Robert singing in the back ground of my mind. as a guitar player that did'nt make it from my younger days, i still love the sound of a string instrument, thank you.

[@stephielulu9096]

And I'm glad this video was effin' suggested to me! 🥰 Gonna be watching this quiiiiiiiiiiiite a bit😊💖🎶🎶🎶💖

[@PhillipLandmeier]

She's showing the elements here. She's not trying to play exactly what Page played, although I'm certain she could if that's what she wanted to do. Jimmy has been accessible for years and music is such a joy for him that he's happy to show you how he did everything. Nothing makes him smile more. Being such a huge fan, I'm sure she has hung out with him and knows exactly what was played.

[@BigBangGamers]

Quite a class act! Thanks Nancy for sharing your talents

[@KellySharkey66]

You are awesome Nancy, You are so talented.You, your sister Ann and the rest of the band Rock ..👍🏻 To you and family, Keep safe and well.

[@kpsafe1]

Who the hell would hit the unlike button?? She’s wonderful!

[@Katerina9256]

I know! In the words of Jim Morrison, people are strange.

[@collector8781]

Wow-Love you Nancy! Great playing and presence...

[@MannyGonzalezReyna]

Nancy with her sister are both great musicians, underrated forever.

[@fredfloyd34]

what a fun tune...Nancy plays it soo good...ya jam on girl..