She sang this around 5 years ago, and she sounded just as good as when it came out. The Wilson sisters have immense talent.

Her phrasing kills me. She's telling a story, she's always telling a story and while she will shape the notes to her liking you will understand. Now I'll go watch her do Stairway to Heaven again with Nancy and Jason and a giant choir that couldn't bury her. Ann is the biz. For real.

This is quite simply one of the most iconic performances of all time. An absolute masterpiece.

Major chills! Ann Wilson has one of the best voices in rock/pop, ever. Immense power, control, and emotiveness.

Ann's voice is a powerhouse, Nancy's is sweet.

Barracuda is one of my favourite Heart songs. The power and clarity when she belts it out is amazing

Beth, I wish you could have seen and heard Heart back when I first knew them. Though the band was from Seattle, they called my Vancouver, Canada, home for their early years. The first time I saw them was at a high school dance night, just before they had their first hit album with Dreamboat Annie. Standing five feet from the stage was an incredible experience and Ann's vocals are an amazing experience from that close. As you can imagine, the teenage boys made Ann and Nancy Wilson the talk of countless adulatory conversations for months afterward, yet I was enamoured with the entire band's performance. I saw them many times after that, playing at the local roller skating rinks and free concerts on the city parks, as well as the numerous clubs I could bluff my teenage self into at that time. I saw the band so many times, they began to recognise me in the crowds, though we never spoke. In those early years, Heart played a mix of R&B, Rock, a heavy Led Zeppelin influence and Gypsy/Roma Folk. Ann also often played flute to augment her vocals. They were truly unique, as no other group sounded remotely like them. The last time I saw them, August 27 1978,, was as the closing act of a multi-band show at Empire Stadium, the same place where Roger Bannister first broke the four minute mile. I was in the fourth or fifth row of a crowd of over 45,000, the day filled with solid bands and long delays under the crushing August sun. As Heart took the stage, the sun was setting and a wonderfully cooling breeze wafted over us from the Pacific Ocean. The lights from Grouse Mountain, a warming backdrop across the inlet, over the foothills where I lived. When the band first arrived, Ann noticed me and smiled, letting her sister know I was there. After a quick smile and nod from Ann, they opened the full day's finale and brought us all to a crescendo of both hard rocking and gorgeous ballads, taking the occasion to introduce us to songs from their latest album, the amazing Dog and Butterfly. I wish you could have seen Ann and Nancy and the rest of Heart at this time, Beth. I'm sure you'd have been as mesmerised as I was. Ann and Nancy kept the Heart name after the original band broke up but, to me, they were never the same. The variety of styles and sounds they played was never equaled, despite the bigger hits the sisters enjoyed during the 80s. I was blessed to hearing them in those early years, as I had been with so many bands and singers who would go on to bigger fame afterwards. I grew up in a magical time for live music ♥

Just one of the greatest rock voices. That main riff is also pretty classic.

Ann - the epitome of greatness. I sang my guts out in the early 70's, singing and playing in bands because of icons like Ann, Robert Plant and Ian Gillan.

Vocal reactors like you are resurrecting (for the young audience) great artists who deserved much better than what they had

I remember way back in the early 70s they were playing in a small club in Vancouver Washington. We were a block away walking down the sidewalk and could hear her singing and how our whole family was amazed with her voice!

With 16 or 60... This woman can sing ! 💖 I' m a huge fan since the Barracuda days. First I was a little bit disappointed, because there was no other such a "burner" on the album "Little Queen", but after listening closely I loved it. ❤️

There is zero baggage or packaging with her voice. It's the purest sound ever.

What a voice! She set an impossible standard for rock lead vocalists.

Anne Wilson's C notes and octaves are amazing. Many of today's and past artists don't even come close. What a voice Anne!!

Nancy can definitely sing!! She was lead on their first #1 hit: These Dreams. And also on ‘Will You be There’

Ann's voice commands respect. It's full, powerful but still unmistakably from a woman.

I was fortunate to meet Nancy back in 2000 (she bought a puppy from us) and she was super nice, great to talk to.

Ann can still do it really well these days. It's a bit rougher but I kinda dig it. Would be fun to see a comparison between this and one more recent version she has on her KZfaq channel.

My favorite female Rock singer (Nancy too!). They were so good when they were at the peak of their powers and I was fortunate to live through those times as a young lad becoming musically aware and discovering all of the great music of that era. Heart is definitely up there in my book. They were unique especially during the times. Ann and Nancy were ground-breakers and blew everyone's mind. Bravo...

Ann's voice is iconic.

Got to see them live in 1981 in their home town of Seattle. As you might guess - it was a crazy (good) concert!! They’re an amazing band; Ann and Nancy are both powerhouses… epic!! Thanks for a great reaction, and a nice memory!!

Heart have always sounded better live than on their albums. If you're interested, there's an absolutely flawless rendition of "Dreamboat Annie" from Midnight Special (1977, I think). It's truly special.

Growing up in west coast of Canada. I remember hearing this on the radio as a kid and being blown away by it. I still love Ann and Nancy.

I’ve commented this on many a reaction video on this channel and others. If you want to see Ann and Nancy sing an amazing duet together I strongly recommend their cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Battle of Evermore” off their “Alive in Seattle” set. It is stunningly good. I’m fact it’s one of the best covers of any song by any band I’ve ever seen and I really just want one of my favorite vocal coach channels to validate my opinion. Lol.

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Ann has imo the best voice of the whole rock and roll genre: how it cuts thru the mix, that presence... feels like its litteraly physically reaching and touching thru.

Loved this video on Barracuda it's another excellent breakdown from you Beth. I really would like to see you do a video on the up and coming band Brave Rival as their dual lead singers often draw comparisons with the Wilson sisters and they have even covered this very track.

Saw them live 3 times. Always on point Beth with your insightful and thoughtful commentary. You rock like the Wilson sisters.

Early Heart............Glorious and Iconic.

They have created some amazing music through the years. The music Nancy wrote for the film "Almost Famous" is epic.

What a fine show they put on! After loads of harder rocking tunes they played Dog and Butterfly with Ann on a flute solo.

Just so good and so talented!!

Oh how this makes me happy. My favorite female singer being listened to by my favorite female reviewer. Beth I’m so happy that you love and appreciate the music from the 70’s, my opinion is that it was the greatest era ever for rock. Hope you have a wonderful day and much love from Texas❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Anne and Nancy seemed so sexy to me back then. I wasn't quite as old as they were, but part of their appeal to me was both the way they belted out the sound, and their stunning appearance. They had the completely natural look that prevailed at that time.

her voice just gives me goosebumps...She is one of that should be considered a GOAT!

Rock on Ann! What a blessed voice. There is Light and Love and more around us too than we can see. Jesus, loves us ALL...Always!

Heart and nacy etc puts sass in the vocals.. the little endings to a phrase and the oooh parts are like she's sending a message without having words in so much of this song and others.

Bruce Willis suffered with a stammer as a kid.. he got the nick name buck buck.. it was acting on stage and singing that helped him with it.. bit of a fun fact :)

Wilson sisters are Legendary. Such talent and stage presence even to this day.

They started out as a bar band here in the Seattle area. When I first saw them there band was called White Heart. Small town girls from Brier Washington.

They started as a Led Zeppelin tribute band, as you can tell by their performance at the Kennedy Center.;)

Me encantó la canción su energía su ritmo su voz de la contante me gustó todo bien Beth 👏👏🍀🍀 que bella te vez ojos hermosos 💜

I remember this was the song that actually got me to sing in front of others & they liked it & started me on wanting to actually sing. Epic classic

If i recall correctly, she is/was a HUGE Zeppelin fan, and Robert Plant as well. Sometimes you hear a little of Plants influence :) . But... Ms Wilson is EVERYTHING

Greatest female rock voice of all time.

The heart sisters are absolute legends, total icons. Support important Seattle music figures as well including in the grunge era where they heavily supported and even collaborated with bands like Alice In Chains.

Saw them live on the "Dreamboat Annie" tour in the 70's....just amazing.

There was nothing better than the old Heart band Ann Wilson's voice is insane she gets up there really high this is a great song but Magic Man is my favorite and Crazy On You is great also

Literally just heard her duet with Disturbed that just came out and at 73, she still sounds incredible!!

Saw them live twice….incredible live band

Saw them live at their peak. It was glorious.

YES 🙌 CLASSIC!! Freak yeah!! Yes yes 🙌

I saw them a few months after this song, and album, came out. It was August 16th 1977. Great show!

Thank you Beth for choosing this fabolous song. I dare you to do a cover. After listening to your music I know you´ll nail it. Go girl!! 😀🎤🎶

There's a great live cover of this song by Alice in chains and Gretchen Wilson on youtube that stood the hair on the back of my neck up. Phenomenal. But Heart set the standard. 40+ years later, and this vocal track still plows buildings down!!

Glorious.

That brings back some old memories.

Ann Wilson, Pat Benatar, Darby Mills (headpins)...some of the best rock voices ever

The Wilson sisters were a strong 1-2 punch in the 1970's, didn't really like their music in the 80's when they turned more mainstream but they had some of the best albums of the 70's.

Love love love Heart!

She's a great great singer, but the thing that makes it so good is that she is enjoying singing. That gives it so much more natural emotion.

Love it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

"original girl power"...love it!

I stutter and when I sing I don't. Ann Wilson is one of my favorite singers and an inspiration. I am not in her league by any means

Gretchen Wilson performed a cover of this and at first and I had serious doubts about it because I didn't think anyone could do it justice compared to Ann. However, I was seriously impressed and wish I could have personally apologized to Gretchen for doubting her.

Beth, you should check out Gretchen Wilson and Gerry Cantrell do this live. Gretchen slays, she does Ann proud!!!!!

I never thought that singing/ rapping could be so therapeutic for people with speech impediments...

This video is tracked..you should hear this live. It's hot!

Paved the way for women in rock

So ready to see her July 15th in Mequon, Wi..6 miles from my house. Eat your heart out..anyone who is not a Heart fan. We'll cheer for you, Beth 🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅🍺🍺🍺

Forever my girls. True female rockers.

i did see the show in montreal nice energy still beautifull woman stll love them

Howard Leese who also was playing with Paul Rodgers and Bad Co is playing guitar here too!

Solid classic

I can dig it!

Incredible singer, also an incredible performer. She has a super power, and she struts around on stage cause she knows it. I love it.

A Powerfull Woman Singing!

Their (relatively) recent live version of Alone is amazing.

Heart minus Ann was the regular cover band at a night club my friends and I went to in Vancouver Canada in the early 1970s. She could sing everything well. lots of fun times dancing to heart.

One of the best rock song.

❤

Pat Benatar can belt it out…. Her old stuff….when you were asking who else can belt out full voice…

Loved those ladies.

The Midnight Special channel has been posting some excellent Heart videos.

Loved this episode. Id really like to hear your critique of the same song say 10-15 years latter. I think Anne's voice only got better with age. 😊 and it was amazing to start with!

Впервые услышал ее в фильме Ангелы Чарли, но когда позже узнал сколько ей лет, то мое почтение!

Ann siempre ha estado en mis top, tiene una voz increíble y su presencia en el escenario es genial! En abril tuve la oportunidad de ver a Plush en vivo por primera vez como invitadas en un concierto de The Warning en HOB San Diego, tocan un cover de esta canción y wow, tremendo cover!! Toda la banda lo hace genial pero una especial mención a Moriah Formica la vocalista líder, hace una versión más que digna, quizá te gustaría escucharla! Saludos desde BC, México!!

Her Voice!

🔥🔥🔥🔥FIRE

God I love her...to me, she's always been the female Ronnie James Dio. Just the controlled power...it's amazing!

Hi fron to Recife/ Brazil

Should have heard when Gretchen Wilson sang this song Live with Alice in Chains back in 2007 at rock honors. Unreal

The Wilson sisters are awesome!😎😎😎

The band members are all really good too.. Ann and Nancy are great but the band really brings it to the forefront

Ann Wilson has a killer voice.

So much of this album was done in Canada, that it is actually considered “Canadian Content”, so it got played a lot as 25% of what was broadcast had to meet that criteria.

You might want to watch Heart perform Stairway to Heaven at the Lincoln center honors to Led Zeppelin.