SHE IS EVERYTHING! 🎵 Heart Barracuda Reaction

This is our first time hearing Heart. We've been getting a lot of suggestions for Barracuda recently, so we finally checked it out.
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[@neillenet291]

The singer Ann Wilson is now 71 years old and she's probably on tour somewhere in America right now and STILL sounds phenomenal.

[@domeshine69]

If they come to your area, whoever/wherever you are, GET TICKETS and go see them perform live! They're quite amazing.

[@paintedhorse6880]

Just looked her up and omfg she does NOT look 71.

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Watch her sing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors. I couldn’t believe her voice is still that good. She’s a force of nature.

[@ChuckHickl]

@@TechnicallyTexan Facts

[@junglejim5785]

Seen them in Seattle in 78 at a outdoor concert with Foreigner playing off their debut album. Tower Of Power. Elvin Bishop. And a no name band Artful Dodger that was pretty good. It was great.

[@saturnracer156]

One of the greatest voices in rock-n-roll and she's still going today.

[@adam872]

Ann is easily one of the best rock vocalists of all time, male or female. She's a force of nature.

[@nickrizzo4635]

No doubt. Just saw her live last night. She couldn’t stand up the whole show, but she rocked that shit

[@geralddavis8160]

The best female rock vocalist in history, period.

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

When Heart came on the scene in the mid-'70s, they blew us ALL away! Most girl singers before them had a folksy or soft sound to them. But Heart could rock right along with the boys!

[@scottcooksey5284]

Except for Janis or Grace Slick...or several early rockabilly , Wanda Jackson comes to mind as a pioneer for females in rock

[@x00p3]

The all girl group Fanny were phenomenal , but for some reason they were kept out of the mainstream.

[@v-town1980]

With the "boy's" help.

[@andymullarx6365]

Anne is without peer as a female singer fronting a hard rock band.

[@donnanorton4092]

❤️🤘I was just a little girl when I heard them on the radio for the first time the song was magic man . I was hooked

[@amelirachelmcqueen]

One of the greatest live performances in recent history is Heart singing "Stairway to Heaven" in front of Led Zeppelin's surviving members at Kennedy Center Honors. It is truly truly amazing and you should check it out!

[@workingman6681]

Amy, I agree with you 100% 👍🎶🎸🥁

[@standandeliver8376]

It's a good performance, but it's really cringeworthy seeing Robert Plant watching it and trying to look impressed. He doesn't like the song, especially the lyrics, so it's a pity they didn't sing something different.

[@barryjamison4694]

You have to check this one out!

[@standandeliver8376]

@@thenoodle1497 Thanks for that, I didn't realise he had said that. He has certainly said in the past that he doesn't like the lyrics, which he seems to feel are a bit pretentious and unnecessarily mystical, but I'm glad Heart helped him to view it in a different light.

[@doomhunter697]

@@standandeliver8376 He was impressed, said so later. And several songs were done that night by various artists.

[@glennthompson1173]

Crazy on You, is another great tune off of their Dream Boat Annie LP.

[@klbass68]

Nancy's guitar solo is epic.

[@Sabbathguy]

and magic man

[@kenkubycheck3077]

"Dream Boat Annie" shows another side of Heart.

[@jefffiore7869]

@@klbass68 One of the greatest acoustic guitar intros ever.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Great record!

[@GrimrDirge]

The Wilson sisters are legendary. I feel bad for the guys in the band because they are great, but they just vanish behind Ann and Nancy.

[@jamescoleman8954]

Yeah what’s even funnier is Nancy was the last person brought into the band and and was probably the third but yet the record company push them forward as the main and once they broke up with the boys in the band they were pretty much out and heart became an aunt Nancy’s show

[@kkarnet]

Ya, they could literally disappear behind Ann. OK, that was a cheap shot. Definitely one of the best vocalists in Rock ever.

[@jamescoleman8954]

@@kkarnet Yeah she’s always had a weight problem I think because of thyroid issues but she didn’t get big until like the middle 80s back then it was a lot different she was skinny as a rail

[@kima.4268]

When was the last time you discussed a male rock singers weight? Just wondering.

[@jamescoleman8954]

@@kima.4268 to be honest I have on both sides I mean meatloaf for instance. I mean I think it’s all messed up to criticize her weight since she’s always had issues but I hate absolutely hate when people try to pull out the sexiest card unnecessary, because that card is overplayed as the racist card.

[@darkshadows7119]

Ann Wilson as a vocalist, and her sister Nancy, the guitarist, are both absolute rock legends to this day. And to agree with Neil Lenet below, they're probably both out on the road rocking the walls apart and showing today's generation of musicians how it's always been done. Their musical catalog is equally impressive! Another hit from that era you should check out is Crazy On You

[@sarsipius79]

I saw them in 2013 and Ann still has all the power, presence and range she's always had. She is a force of nature

[@georgemcnair3647]

@Victor Alexander His name was Roger Fisher and Nancy had to learn her parts and Rogers, because he was such a burnout that he would often forget his parts.

[@BobSoltis1]

@@georgemcnair3647 He only became a burnout after his long time lover Nancy Wilson screwed around with the drummer Steve Fossen and broke his heart. Nancy was never able to play Roger's parts. The parts were played by Heart's other guitarist - Howard Leese.

[@Tbone3471]

Also should check out “Alone” from the later years in the 80s, if they haven’t already. Yes it’s definitely a rock ballad but it absolutely shows Ann’s range even more, along with Nancy playing piano. It’s impressive! Barracuda is still my favorite Heart song. These days when Seattle is mentioned regarding music , everyone defaults to the early 90s grunge but nope , nada, nein, no way in hell is it as great as Heart was . I say this as a HUGE Alice In Chains fan as well. Respect the name Heart. They put Seattle on the map musically

[@Habeev07]

There is such a short list for greatest female rock vocalist all-time. Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Debbie Harry (Blondie), Terri Nunn (Berlin "take my breath away"), Dolores O'Riordan (Zombies), Alanis Morissette...Cant forget her sister Nancy Wilson who actually sang lead in their only #1 hit "These Dreams"... but ANN WILSON just has the total package. Her voice during this song at 2:41 makes me melt when she hits that "Whisper game"... and even during the song of theirs called "Alone" when she belts out that high note "alone" WHEW!! My fav are Alanis, Pat, and Ann

[@battistimo]

The band kicks ass. It’s what drives the song. The drumming is phenomenal.

[@YerpDerp17]

I am so glad to see someone saying it. I was about to comment the same thing. I don't think its personal or on purpose. A lot of drummers don't get the credit they deserve. If you really don't have an ear for the genre or not too familiar with it, its very easy to put most of the focus on the vocals and lead guitar. Bass guitar, drums and keyboard rarely get their proper credit. lol Anne is phenomenal, but the band definitely isn't a simple a background band or being outshined either.

[@module79l28]

Lex's face when Ann started singing: PRICELESS!!! xD

[@michaelasay6140]

And she's71 now...still looks great

[@dan2007kohn]

I love her reactions in general. She really gets into the music!!

[@theghostofthomasjenkins9643]

it's like she found what she was looking for all her life.

[@annaoswald5943]

Lex seemed captivated by Ann, and it didn't seem she realized that there was a band playing behind her until half way through the reaction. Then she rocked out like she always does. Loved seeing both of you enjoy this timeless classic.

[@deniseriley6622]

Yes! The Wilson sisters. Please do " Magic Man " and " Alone ". OMG, Brad likes another one.

[@kornelious1]

I was about to type the very same two songs LoL... They are amazing...

[@deniseriley6622]

@@kornelious1 yes they're 🔥

[@spkrause]

+100,000 to Magic Man. Also check out their Led Zeppelin, Battle of Evermore cover.

[@TheUnconscious1]

Theres a live version of Mggic Man on youtube thats my favorite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4mygGqHi62ajtU

[@Sarah-lb8cs]

Oh yeah…magic man…❤️❤️❤️

[@darktoadone5068]

Ann is an absolute legend in the male dominated world of rock music. She and her sister have set the bar so high, in my opinion there's no other female rock singer out there that even comes close to her, there many females out there in rock but they can't hold a candle to her. She is highly respected in the business by tons of other bands and many of the female singers of today were inspired by her. She's also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Barracuda is just one of many songs she's done. If you look on You Tube Heart performed in the late 70's in front of 300, 000 people at the California Jam.

[@jamessweet5341]

Stevie Nicks is right there in terms of fame and accomplishment. Much different voice and genre though. Happily we fans get to love BOTH of them.

[@kingjames1308]

I love the face on people when they really first hear Ann and her vocal range. No auto-tune just sheer power and control. She is amazing

[@michaeljones0007]

You nailed it. Powerful vocals with control.

[@jamessweet5341]

She picked up right where Grace Slick left off and both are immortal voices.

[@YerpDerp17]

She has a phenomenal timeless voice, but I am curious. What other singers do you know who rely on autotune, and can't actually sing? As a music fanatic, who listens to most genres from all time periods, there are a vast amount of amazing singers with a natural voice. Usually its some rappers and radio pop stars who use autotune. But I can name just as many current artists with phenomenal voices as I could during Annes time. No need to put down other forms of music in order to give credit to someone else. There are many forms of greatness, and Anne is merely one of them. Doesn't make her voice or impact any less. And if I am just oblivious, and there are these singers who I thought had an amazing voice but were actually using autotune. I'd love to know.

[@kingjames1308]

@@YerpDerp17 a large portion of pop artists are auto tuned these days, even during live performances. They are so preprocessed they sound flawless. Ann sounded that way with 70s recording tech. Beyonce, lady gaga, even Taylor Swift have used it. Google list of artist who use auto tune

[@gotta56forme]

I'm to understand there are only a few vocalists in the rock era who supposedly have/had perfect pitch. I remember seeing something a few years ago that Ann Wilson and Chris Cornell are both considered to have perfect pitch. Those are the two I remember from what I saw in the piece I watched. There are possibly others, but I'm not remembering them at this time.

[@markbell4982]

Ann Wilson was one of the best rock vocalists ever male or female.

[@vasocreta]

damn straight. She is extraordinary.

[@davidteller7681]

Imagine a duet of she and Paul Rodgers

[@FlyMike81]

*is*

[@izaksmith538]

Anne Wilson and Freddie Mercury. Period. Plenty of other awesome singers but they’re battling for #2. No surprise they’re both classically trained.

[@chopperdeath]

Some claim to be a "bad ass bitch", but this is an actual bad ass bitch.

[@piratemccall]

Check out their cover of Stairway to Heaven. Playing Stairway in front of Led Zeplin themselves has to be the most advanced assignment in the history of rock, and they nailed it.

[@kevinfranks9968]

This post right here!

[@MrBengiskhan]

Definitely! Don't miss that!

[@TwistedSisler]

One of the best performances I've ever seen! I hope they check it out!

[@KabukiKid]

With the Obamas in the audience too! :-) Amongst others!

[@tonyberezowski7859]

Definitely need to check this out. But, let's give proper respect! It's not a cover, it's a tribute. And a phenomenal one at that.

[@ThorWildBoar]

Ann Wilson is from Seattle and at that time there was an opera trained signer who gave lessons to rock groups. She learned how to not only sing powerfully but also safely. Ann today still has serious pipes and a lot is due to her technique.

[@wiseguysoutdoors2954]

She has so much range, volume and inflection in her voice, it's amazing!!! And her sister, Nancy is one of the best female guitarists who ever lived. She's the Blonde

[@ORagnar]

Ann has one of the best voices in rock, no question. I also love how clearly she articulates the words.

[@idahojake3444]

Her voice is CRYSTAL clear. No extra weight or packaging. Pure sound.

[@dmwalker24]

Totally. Always got that feeling listening to her sing... All restraints removed. Nothing filtered or watered down. Maximum power.

[@heartfanjim01]

Ann is a rare breed of singer. She would sing a song straight through in the studio with no mistakes or bad notes. Karen Carpenter was the same way.

[@unholydriver4987]

Heart's rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven", Live at the Kennedy Center is a must. You ...will...love...it.

[@StaciaAmnaber]

THIS ... please do this. I (and a couple thousand others) have been asking for this ^^^^ with another reactor for months and they haven't done it. It's really their loss. This ^^^ rendition defies logic, laws of physics and your heart. PLEASE

[@awmerriam4]

Agreed

[@module79l28]

Moreso now that they've already reacted to the original. : )

[@DanSolo871]

I was going to say, since they already watched Zeppelin doing Stairway to Heaven, they should watch Annie sing the song with the members of Zeppelin watching on. It’s a remarkable performance.

[@saturnracer156]

So much THIS! You really need to watch this performance. Performing one of the most legendary songs by one of the most legendary bands in front of the surviving members that legendary band, with the son of their late drummer on the drums. No pressure.

[@metalmark1214]

Background to this song: The Wilson sisters revealed in various interviews that the song was about Heart's anger towards an ad Mushroom Records placed in trade publications implying that Ann and Nancy were lesbians having an affair. The song focuses on Ann's rage towards a promoter who came up to her after a concert in Detroit asking how her "lover" was. She initially thought he was talking about her then-boyfriend - band member Michael Fisher. After the promoter revealed he was talking about her sister Nancy Wilson, Ann became angry and went back to her hotel room to write the song. Nancy put suitably angry music to the words to complete the song comparing the sleazy side of music to a dangerous fish. Source:Songfacts

[@BobSoltis1]

Except it was Roger Fisher who did the music and the great guitar intro.

[@276parpir]

one of the best live song videos of all time: SOUND QUALITY, INTENSITY, RHYTHMIC TIGHTNESS, DRIVE, VISUAL APPEAL AND SEXY AS ALL HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MS-jc9sy]

I'm glad you finally heard the greatest female voice ever in the rock music genre. She was also incredibly enchanting on stage. Lots of good hits by Heart - my personal fave is 'Straight On' with its funky bass line. Enjoy!

[@ichabodspatula1]

As a musician, I just want to say how much this drummer is spot on! He's right in the pocket the whole time.

[@leviathan3630]

big bonham vibes

[@icepick1514]

Agreed.

[@alyssajennings3046]

Y’all have got to watch Heart singing Stairway to Heaven at Kennedy Center Honors Led Zeplin. One of the best live performances ever!!!!

[@2yoyoyo1Unplugged]

Thing about a good, naturally powerful, high-pitched voice like hers is that it cuts through the mix effortlessly. You literally _cannot_ miss it.

[@deanroddey2881]

It's definitely a genetic gift for a singer.

[@amberjones9946]

I love Lex’s reactions BUT… when Brad smiles huge at the majestic female voices it makes me so excited! Classic song!

[@michaelfoxworthy3213]

The Wilson sisters were and are truly spectacular musicians.

[@ewrekzz7360]

She is such an incredible powerhouse.... There are lots to choose from in their catalog, but "Crazy On You" displays her insane pipes - raw power. They have some soft ballads too.

[@radicaladz]

Seconded. It's also a virtuoso bit of guitarwork by her sister Nancy.

[@jamesyoung7560]

Crazy on you was gonna be my suggestion but since you brought it up first, I'll second it!

[@mercurymachines4311]

The way Lex’s eyes light up when she started singing was just delightful and adorable.

[@hays9008]

The Wilson sisters are Icons. Greatest rock vocalist ever, now in her 70s still got it.

[@evelyndavis5102]

You two are so cute! I like the way your so open to every song and I'll tell you heart was a little before my time. I was born in 67 so was a teen in the 80s but heart was still played at party's, get togethers and was regularly on the radio rock stations. They didn't have fancy studio equipment like we have today so ultimate respect to them. What you heard was amazing raw talent. Doesn't get better than that! ✌️

[@larrybailey517]

One of the greatest songs of all time. As a an older guitarist this was the first time I heard harmonics on a guitar. It was a wonder I didn't break the neck on my les paul trying to get that treble bar sound.

[@bothellkenmore]

Ann and Nacy Wilson played a behind the scenes significant part in the emergence of the Grunge scene in Seattle. They really nurtured those bands through connections, studio time, I think occasionally letting some crash in their basements, etc.

[@puppetmaster8551]

Yup Alice In Chains and the Wilson sisters have always been close. They definitely had an impact on the Seattle scene forsure.

[@quinnosborn3441]

@@puppetmaster8551 that AIC cover of Barracuda with Gretchen Wilson and Nancy on guitar pretty damn good, too

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@quinnosborn3441 ya that shit is fantastic, great performance.

[@blearyblazon4355]

THE GREATEST FRONTWOMAN OF ROCK!

[@thehorrorfanx]

Joan Jett is another female rocker that will blow your mind.

[@MistahJigglah]

Heart was quite literally my very first favorite band. When I was a baby in the fall of 1984/winter of 1985 my mother would walk around the living room with me screaming, hoping that a Heart song would come on MTV, when it would, apparently, my head would spin to the TV and I'd just stare silently. Cassettes didn't work, from what I've been told, I would just get mad that I couldn't see them. So my father wound up buying a VCR just to tape their videos so I could watch them, apparently I wore out several recordings. Yeah, I was a huge, tiny, Heart fan.

[@dalehammers4425]

Most powerful female vocalist of all time, bar none. There really is no argument to be had. Ann dominates the pack.

[@EXTIQUE]

YOU DAMN RIGHT BROTHER! ANN CAN BRING THE FIRE LIKE NO OTHER!!

[@papamaniac2410]

I think Pat Benatar is on the same level.

[@dalehammers4425]

@@papamaniac2410 pretty damn close yeah. I've actually met Pat a couple decades ago. Amazing person. She was playing the casino I worked at. My buddy was security head for the event and let me backstage to meet her. She is ridiculously tiny.

[@papamaniac2410]

@@dalehammers4425 She always appears to be well grounded when I've seen her in interviews. I am jealous of you meeting her. LOL

[@fireshadowed]

Both Ann and Nancy Wilson are amazing. I agree with all the other requests to watch their version of Stairway to Heaven. They played with Jason Bonham, who is the son of the late John Bohnam (the drummer of Led Zeppelin who passed away in 1980). I read that the members of Led Zeppelin watching the performance did not know in advance that Jason would be playing, so it was quite emotional.

[@monicajean37]

Robert Plant said when he saw Jason that he was upset with himself, he said "I should've had him here for his fathers sake" Robert and John were best friends since childhood.

[@HighSocietyDrumLabs]

I have played with and seen many great bands. Heart was the best concert I've ever seen in my life. They are so powerful. Please check out some of their live performances you will not be disappointed. Love you all couch gang for life

[@unholydriver4987]

I saw them at an outdoor concert, and even though it was somewhat breezy, it still sounded like a studio recording. They are amazing live!

[@piratemccall]

Their cover of Stairway to Heaven is pretty epic.

[@AJimiDigginKat]

As epic as epic gets!

[@j.d.rutledge7985]

In front of Zeppelin no less

[@EvansBrosRacing]

go listen to Rock n Roll from the live album . kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2eonqKgibeLatk

[@micamojo]

This was the "me too" movement calling the pricks out back when. Sublime and groundbreaking.

[@DScott-pc7rd]

And lest we not forget sister and guitarist Nancy Wilson drivin the tempo and power of the song with that mean riff! And Michael Derosier slappin the skins!

[@shellycasbeer3775]

Ann Wilson has an incredible voice. She and her sister Nancy will wow you at the Kennedy Center honors performing Led Zeppelins Stairway to heaven with Robert Plant Jimmy Page John Paul Jones attending and deceased member John Bonham's son playing drums.

[@markd5067]

One of the greatest rock voice of all time

[@ivankaleoniefuchs333]

HEART...Ann & Nancy Wilson...2 Legendary Rock Goddesses who are Gypsy in their hearts. :-)

[@Being_There]

Yes she is! Don’t miss Heart’s “Crazy on You”

[@Venerablenesses]

I haven't heard this song for years. Way more epic than I remember.

[@joehynes5452]

To say Ann Wilson has pipes is an understatement!! 80's Heart has some great pop hits but 70's Heart is where it's at, pure Rock & Roll!! Check out Magic Man, Crazy on You, and Sing Child all from The Dreamboat Annie Album....Also, their cover of Stairway to Heaven Live from The Kennedy Center Honors is such a great performance to check out

[@Logan-mu9nl]

Unleash the archers, incredible female vocalist, insane musicianship, and an undeniable ability to make you appreciate music even more. Try the tracks awakening, soul bound or legacy.

[@danielosheigh4793]

It's a criminal shame that they aren't recognized more. Brit is a BEAST and Scott, Grant and Andrew are WORLD class.

[@ericpoirier5654]

You can’t react to Heart without doing Crazy on you and their cover of Stairway to heaven.

[@marcchapleau8343]

The Wilson sisters are goddesses of rock!

[@kentnottingham9635]

Lex’s jaw dropping is so perfect! Ann Wilson is known to be the greatest female rock singer EVER! I’ve seen Heart in the smallest bar to the biggest stadiums and everywhere in between! So off the chain! Her sister Nancy I’d SO GOOD check out Crazy On You! Roger Fisher on lead guitar, so frikkin GREAT! This band has changed line-ups and this, the original was the best in my opinion

[@andrewtongue7084]

You have that right, Kent...

[@robertlittle7314]

Kent, Kent, Kent ... "greatest female rock singer EVER!" Drop the "female," and I agree completely.

[@capitals40]

@@robertlittle7314 I have debated this for a long time but I agree with you. I think she is the greatest rock singer of all time.

[@Habeev07]

There is such a short list. Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Debbie Harry (Blondie), Terri Nunn (Berlin)...Cant forget her sister Nancy who actually sang lead in their only #1 hit "These Dreams"... but ANN just has the total package. Her voice during this song at 2:41 makes me melt when she hits that "Whisper game"... and even during the song of theirs called "Alone" when she belts out that high note "alone" WHEW!!

[@triver7593]

Best female rock voice.

[@williammilheim8141]

I've seen them many times in concert and she brings it every time. Great group!

[@marshall4me2]

The two women in the band HEART are actual sisters in real life. One thg has an incredible voice and the other can play a mean guitar and harmonize with her sister perfectly. Watch their performance of the Kennedy center celebration of Led Zeppelin.

[@barbaraives5751]

yep, remember this was released in 1977 and was WAY ahead of its time in my opinion. We were SO lucky to have been there for it ALL. The only advantage to being old lol

[@modawg1111]

Anne is the Queen of Rock ! Her sister Nancy is the blond playing the guitar ! Seattle girls like me ! Saw them many times live ! Best shows ever.

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

I just saw them in 2019 they still sound great live, been doing it almost 50 years.

[@randybaker6042]

Seeing her live back in those days was as about as good as it gets.

[@oldschoolfink3212]

Saw Heart 3 times. Always a great show.

[@SaverioP]

Lex says she likes it rough.🤣 I think it was Tina Turner who said, "We never, ever do nothing easy. We always do it nice, and rough." So you're in good company cuz Tina Turner is the GOAT.

[@kkarnet]

I wasn't even gonna go there.

[@davidleeroth784]

One of the Greatest voices in rock n roll male or female. She put the rock world on notice

[@DanoSeer]

Heart had fantastic instrumentals and vocals.

[@atdeacon]

"If the real thing don't do the trick, you better make up something quick!". One of my favorite lyrics of all time!

[@andrewtongue7084]

The Wilson sisters brought a whole new dynamic to the face of rock - hundreds of female- fronted bands tried to emulate this, &, as you assert Brad, couldn't really pull it off; there are of course, a few exceptions, but Heart was there first - & frankly, it shall never be bettered. 'Barracuda' is their seminal masterpiece....it really doesn't get much better than this - Happy New Year, Brad & Lex !!

[@jeffpartridge9162]

Growing up listening to Heart as well as Abba was truly amazing

[@joelspringman523]

To say that Ann is a rare talent is a gross understatement. She is a phenomenon, like Grace Slick. Nancy is phenomenal at what she does, as well. Incredible.

[@goldenagenut]

Heart was an outstanding band, fronted by the awesome Wilson sisters Anne and Nancy. Saw them in concert in the early 80s, damn they were hot live and yes, Anne is still belting it out like a badass. I wish they could reconcile.

[@MikeInMD1961]

I've had the pleasure of seeing Heart in concert several times, and the Wilson sisters never disappoint. Please check out their Kennedy Center Honors Tribute to Led Zeppelin from 2012. They do a version of 'Stairway To Heaven' in front of the remaining members of Zeppelin that will give you goosebumps. Love Heart!!!

[@katiewehrle2727]

I loved Lex’s expression when she started singing. Socks have been knocked off! Lol!

[@chrisbarnhart7944]

my seattle girl!! best female rock voice ever..

[@dionshare7103]

The rest of the band behind Ann and Nancy is what I consider very underrated. They could play with the best.

[@nicolepinto6563]

Ann Wilson in my opinion is best female singer of all time! She sounds EXACTLY the same no matter if it’s a recording or live! I did see them live probably 18 years ago and was blown away. They preformed Stairway to Heaven for a tribute concert for Led Zeppelin and OMG you will get chills! Her voice blows me away!

[@theodoreritola7641]

NO BIGGY Its just 70s Rock and roll ,, BUT I LIKE IT

[@bubba88188]

What a voice. Another great female voice... Linda Ronstadt.

[@randomhockeyguy9149]

If you want to see 2 good performances from the last 5-10 years, look at Heart's cover of Led Zepplin's Stairway to Heaven, and Heart playing Kick It Out on the Dave Letterman show with the Foo Fighters. Two really good performances that show that the Wilson sisters still have it even with Ann age 71 and Nancy age 67.

[@calvincameron354]

The drums on this version are fkn insane

[@OCRay1]

Greatest female rock vocalist of all time and one of the greats of both men and women.

[@tyronehudson4770]

Magic Man and Stairway to Heaven tribute to Led Zepplin are both awesome by them.

[@Hippie459MN]

YES YES YES!!! Heart is amazing and the Wilson sisters are phenomenal! You should see the cover of Stairway to Heaven they did at the Kennedy Center Honors, in front of page and plant. It was amazing, and emotional.

[@pro-v7500]

If you enjoyed Ann Wilson’s voice, you should enjoy Floor Jansen as well, on the same level as Ann Wilson vocally but surpasses her when it comes to live stage presence. She’s the 3rd/current lead singer for Nightwish. Don’t let any preconceptions you may have heard about Nightwish keep you from checking them out. Yes the original vocalist was 100% operatic… but she hasn’t been in the band for 16 years now. Floor can do the operatic, but her voice has ridiculous range in style/texture and she brings that to Nightwish. I’ve suggested them in super chat and discord many times, as have others. I’m hoping you guys will give them a 2-3 song taste because the music can vary from full on heavy/thrash metal to big symphonic metal (without operatic vocals) to folk metal. Short intro list to get you posted in a direction that sounds the most interesting to you: - Ghost Love Score (Wacken 2013); 10 min epic/grand structured as a score that you would hear through a 10 min sequence of movie scenes; cinematic sound scape. - Storytime (Wacken 2013); upbeat/faster tempo and cadence; super catchy hook; one of their more “mainstream” structured songs but still epic. - Romanticide (Wacken 2013); pure metal, thrash and heavy; vocals with the bassist (who is also a vocal lead in some songs and back in even more). - Weak Fantasy (Tampere 2016); drum solo intro; great lyrical content for Brad to sink his teeth into; dual vocals. - Noise (music video); great lyric content for Brad; amazing music video to match the lyrics. Live Nightwish is best Nightwish. All those live links are from official live albums, top quality. Symphonic metal has that epic nature that is so well suited for live performances and Floor’s stage presence is a rare talent, truthfully. Always use official live vids or music vids. There are good CC lyrics and NW’s label never blocks (content I’d yes, block no).

[@kathleenmather432]

I came on here to see if someone would mention Nightwish. If they want to hear more high female voices singing rock, gotta listen to Floor with Nightwish!

[@matthewpaul1111]

It was worth the price of admission to see Lex's jaw drop when Ann began belting it out and the look of amazement on her face. Glad you both loved Heart. I saw them in concert 6 or 7 times (Can't say for sure everyone blew ganja smoke into my face several times lol) They never disappointed and gave a high quality professional performance every time and every song. Oh I miss those days in the 1970's and early 80's. Yes Ann was a pioneer of female rock singers and influenced many other female rockers.

[@dredgewalker]

Ann for me will always be the queen of female rock. It's such a shame there aren't anymore great female bands with this kind of talent and intensity.

[@patrickarts9091]

All my votes for Heart, Magic Man....Studio version please.

[@Critical_Thinker858]

As a kid, growing up in the 70’s, I loved the Wilson sisters collectively. Ann was gorgeous and brought her amazing, soaring, pitch perfect vocals. But as a young beginner guitarist, I was crushing hard on Nancy.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Them 70s were FANTASTIC Period

[@realjaxon]

The drummer kills it on this tune. I still have this vinyl record in my library. Janice Joplin was before Heart.

[@julielovelace7189]

My husband is a drummer locally. He said this is a hard song to perform. Drummer is hitting double bass drums the entire time

[@mikeortiz6008]

Ann and Nancy Wilson are pioneers of women in rock and roll Ann with her amazing voice and Nancy with her amazing guitar work!

[@JewlieHuffman]

Heart is an iconic band from SEATTLE!! And they still Rock!

[@mikerichardson8983]

Heart is one of the greatest rock bands ever. The sisters are legendary. Check out, Crazy on you, Magic man and the trubute to led zeppelin. When thay did Stairway to Heaven. Awesome

[@wasteoftimeonline]

Check out “Mistral Wind” off the “Dog & Butterfly” album. The build up is amazing!

[@fortch17]

The original version is great but the Alive In Seattle version is perfect!

[@joepaskowski9091]

This Heart song def rocks. If you want to check out another powerful female rocker, check out Pat Benetar-hit me with your best shot, you better run, and heartbreaker. Good stuff guys.

[@retirednavy8720]

The Wilson sisters. Great performers with a great band. Saw them live about 1979. Their album Dreamboat Annie was really popular when I was in high school

[@85danny851]

Ann Wilson.......Now that's an incredible voice. So Smooth.

[@davidd3948]

You have just stepped into a world of huge talent. Heart has so many hits and is at the top of rock and roll stardom. Check out more for sure. Magic Man would be a good next choice. Y'all are awesome and so much fun to watch!

[@eileendobbs8009]

They started as a Led Zeppelin cover band and she literally is the female version of Robert Plant. You should hear their live performance of Stairway to Heaven, Kennedy Center Honors. John Bonham son plays drums in that performance.

[@theodoreritola7641]

We were so OVER SPOILED in them 70s

[@sealdrup]

Dog and Butterfly. Deep lyrics and much more mellow vibe from Heart.

[@user-li4rv1vf5q]

She is the queen ! Ann Wilson and her sister still rock out

[@Elerad]

I'd agree. After you listen to a few Heart songs it's really Ann Wilson's voice that sticks with you. Don't get me wrong, I like listening to her sister play the guitar (mostly because there were so few female guitar players in prominent bands back then), but Ann is the star.

[@unholydriver4987]

Yet ironically, it was "These Dreams" that was their first #1 hit, with Nancy singing lead.

[@Elerad]

@@unholydriver4987 Hah. Interesting point.

[@wribit]

Melissa Etheridge is another woman powerhouse in Rock. 'I'm the only one' and 'Come to my window' are a couple that would be perfect for first listens. Heart is definitely fire and a trailblazer band!

[@MustLoveDogsSA]

Best! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@unholydriver4987]

Love Melissa's earlier stuff, and she's great in concert. My favorite of hers is Silent Legacy.