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 😆

[@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

[@daf827]

Nancy is not only a great player, she’s an inspiring teacher. She and Ann cover Zep better than anyone.

[@ocumstweezers]

She isn't a great player. She was in a good band and she wrote some good riffs. There is only one female guitarist who is great Carol Kaye would be the best musician in any band that she played in.

[@daf827]

ocumstweezers OK, I stand corrected. She’s not a “great” player like Carol Kaye, one of the greatest session musicians ever. Wrecking Crew legend. Guitar and bass. Nor does Nancy have the chops of, say, Jennifer Batten, who can shred with the best, including Jeff Beck. She’s still a very fine guitarist, singer and songwriter in a legendary band with many hits. And she strikes me as a lovely human being. I used an imprecise word. You win the debate. Feel better?

[@ocumstweezers]

@@daf827 I feel good about being an honest person. I love Nancy Wilson for who she is, not for who i wish she was. She is a much better guitarist than I could ever be, but putting her on a pedestal like Peter Green, Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, Django and Jimi, and calling her 'great" is a bridge too far. I don't throw the term 'Great" around blithely. I don't know Jennifer Batton, but I know you can give a 'great musician' a kazoo, and they will kazoo the fvck out of a session, that is greatness. We cool?

[@daf827]

ocumstweezers Definitely not putting her on a pedestal. There are many better guitar players than Nancy Wilson, male and female. I just think she’s a fine musician and she seems like a lovely person. I reckon you interpreted my use of the word “great” as including her within the pantheon of fretboard legends like Hendrix, Beck, Page, etc. Arguing over who is a better guitarist is an exercise in futility. It was an off-the-cuff remark made in the spirit of the video. Nothing more. Do check out Jennifer Batten jamming with Beck on KZbin.

[@pedroalvesvalentim7652]

​@@ocumstweezers "There is only one female guitarist who is great " Non misogynistic at all, am I right? It's just stunning how one can write a comment like that and think it is OK.

[@Geotubest]

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

[@sharksport01]

international .

[@Geotubest]

@@sharksport01 For sure.

[@craighunt6098]

no question

[@Zombie_Dingo]

Never heard of them

[@johnluhm5598]

@@Zombie_Dingo you are a beetoff

[@daimionhollins528]

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

[@r.edward5701]

Damn sexy

[@scottmandu8316]

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

[@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.

[@ivanmay7890]

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

[@godbluffvdgg]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@ianfleischhacker6154]

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

[@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!

[@jmrichards5910]

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

[@jutiponchungan9491]

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

[@Katerina9256]

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

[@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! 😀

[@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.

[@Blustone60]

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

[@gina4319]

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

[@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. : )

[@____chris]

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

[@shmulikanglister]

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

[@michaelmckenna9022]

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

[@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!

[@brucel.6078]

Nancy is obscenely underrated. Incredible artistic abilty! ❤❤

[@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.

[@bonzolo2358]

I have a huge crush on Nancy Wilson now

[@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.

[@pete5534]

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

[@ianporter2446]

She just goes right into it so casually bruhhhh

[@nealfig]

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

[@markuschelios6891]

Nancy is a gem.

[@conscience-commenter]

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

[@bcb2555]

A master playing a masterpiece

[@larryheth8023]

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

[@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!!

[@davewatchedthat]

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

[@bistrobillyboy]

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

[@anniestacie]

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

[@sabertoothdragon4108]

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

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Nancy’s an awesome musician. 👍👍👍

[@eddieo9424]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gibertflynn5403]

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

[@Equinox051256]

You are a phenomenal musician Ms. Wilson!

[@photohounds]

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

[@saraheart2804]

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

[@joemanifesto8742]

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

[@williammcdonald5086]

Not only a talented musician but an excellent teacher.

[@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 "

[@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 ...

[@someguy5035]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@tinotse2007]

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

[@dynjarren8355]

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

[@patriciajrs46]

She does play very well. Very knowledgeable about music.

[@brucewilson1958]

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

[@4Him4u2]

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

[@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 : )

[@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

[@rickmoro705]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@stevengibb482]

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

[@terransnaturesoul]

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

[@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.

[@davedesmon9470]

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

[@steventiley-xw2md]

Nancy Wilson has the most amazing voice and is one of the best guitarists ever

[@wadeparker9685]

Thanks Nancy. That was great! Pay no attention to the negative comments on here. Most musicians don't know what it means to play from the soul and make it your own. I play banjo on that song with two other people and we 'make it our own' along with Going to California.

[@graemegladman]

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

[@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🙂👍

[@fw1421]

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

[@timmytee5335]

Shes criminally underrated. So damn good!

[@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 🤘😎🤘❤️

[@Tonedog88]

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

[@maureenwagg5305]

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

[@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!

[@michaelstone7514]

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

[@Colanito]

That was AAAAWWWWEEEEESOOOOOOMMMMME!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

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

[@jmason61]

One of best music videos I have seen lately, she is sooo cool & it's a great song. Love the reference to olde English / Irish heritage and maybe just finding one to play around with..

[@VonterVoman]

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

[@finlaybalfour1064]

Ok now I want a mandolin

[@mark6302]

what a charming instrument

[@georgeperkins4171]

When she brings it all together, I got goosebumps

[@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.

[@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

[@jeffleblanc8850]

One of my favorite instruments

[@rongore4337]

That's Exactly how that is done! Nice! With Ms Wilson you can expect perfect articulation on every note! That is what is different, she has cleaned up the original just slightly I think to more advantageous fingerings. Genius!

[@Katerina9256]

She does have such great execution and articulation in her playing! Something I always strive for but doesn't always happen. With her it was so innate from the beginning, apparently. I love what she did with BOA! ~~Katerina

[@keithpurtell1213]

Thank you ma'm. Nice little intro to mandolin.

[@Here2There.246]

Awesome! I don’t play nor understand the cords, etc but my ears are finely tuned to exceptional music.

[@kpsafe1]

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

[@Katerina9256]

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

[@fredfloyd34]

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