BEAUTIFUL!! First Time Reaction to Heart - "Alone" 

'barracuda' and 'crazy on you', are two INCREDIBLE songs by them.

Ann Wilson is a damn legend and a GOAT rock singer. This is one of the best female led rock songs of all time. I honestly think she sounds even better with the Philharmonic at age 65.

Nancy sang the lead in a very popular song of theirs called These Dreams. As siblings, their voices are similar. That's what makes their harmonies so good. That characteristic is called "blood harmony". Interestingly, Nancy had a cold on the day that These Dreams was recorded. It gave her voice a bit of grit. Some people think that her cold actually made the song a bigger hit. Also, Nancy loved acoustic guitar. If you want a display of how good she actually is on acoustic, try the live performance of Crazy On You. She has a lengthy and amazing solo guitar intro on that one.

I'm going to be 76 next week, I can promise you every guy in the country had a crush on the Wilson sisters back when we were all young.

Ann and Nancy are known as the “ First Ladies of Rock and Roll. “ They have been doing this since the 70’s.

Anne’s voice is legendary. Nancy has a great voice as well and is featured on a few of their songs

This is definitely an earlier version of Heart, BUT, you may find that the very best of Heart was even earlier :). Ann’s voice is iconic and Nancy is no slouch either as you heard! Definitely check out Barracuda, Crazy on You and Magic Man. Those are my personal favs!!! 😊

Ann and Nancy were both at peak sexy, sensual, powerhouse, rocking badasses at this point! They absolutely killed it throughout the 70’s and 80’s, and I would put Ann’s voice up against any other rock vocalist, male OR female. She was - IS - a vocal beast, and their harmonizing together is gorgeous here.

I think their song "These Dreams" was their greatest hit. Ann and Nancy were so beautiful.

These ladies are one of the most talented ladies in rock and roll.

Ann Wilson = best ever female voice in rock. IMHO !

Great reaction. Listen to "These Dreams" if you want to hear Nancy on lead vocals. Great song. Also, "Love Alive" awesome guitar by Nancy and of course, Ann's amazing vocals.

I agree! "These Dreams" was one of Heart's best. Sure brings back a lot of memories from the 1980's.

I'm so jealous of you that you get to "discover " all these masterpieces and hear them for the first time. Would kill for being able to do that, keep it up! :)

You might want to check out the early stuff. Crazy on you.. Barracuda.. Magic Man to name a few.Those songs really kick ass❤

I was lucky enough to remember this from back in the day but also to see Ann and Nancy at the Royal Albert Hall nearly 10 years ago with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Even though my friends and I were seated up in the gods, in the high seats, above the arena, that part leading into the chorus.... even though it was 30 plus years later.... when you hear it, man it goes right through you, to your bones. You cant help but feel it. It still absolutely rips your heart out. Its a staggering vocal, it really is. And when its just Ann's voice.... my god, I've been going to gigs for nearly 50 years and I've never heard anyone like her. This has become such a huge song that means so much to so many people...

Heart had basically two careers. The first one was from the mid 70's to the early 80's. They were a fairly big band with several hits during this period and wrote their own music. After a few years were they fell off the charts, they came back with just the two sister's and maybe the drummer for a bit. The record company sexxxed their look up and they no longer wrote their own songs but had professional write them for them. They went from rock and folk type of music to rock and power ballads. And they became bigger than they ever were and one of the biggest rock bands on the planet for about 5 years. From the mid 80's until the early 90's. This song is from that second period. They have an excellent live performance from Seattle. I think in the early 2000's, you might want to check out. Nancy is an EXCELLENT guitar player but she dosn't play lead. Thats just phoniness the record company did in the video to spice it up. If you look, you see a man playing the lead but then they try to make it look like Nancy is doing it. This is NOT Hearts fault. 100% the record company making them do it and dress like this. In their bio, the sisters explained a lot of this. They are much more hippies than sex pots in real life. Oh, the Zeppelin performance was more like 20 years after this. Not 40.

To hear another side of Heart , listen to perhaps their most beautiful song - Dog and Butterfly - title track of their 11th album . There is a live version - Live In Seattle - where the harmonies are pure perfection !!

So happy you're listening to more Heart! Barracuda, crazy on you and I'd looks could kill are really good. Nancy is the lead singer for the song These Dreams.

"She's what I think I sound like when I'm singing in the shower." 6:42 That's a really great way to describe Ann Wilson. She sings with such amazing power, as most people notice right away. But she's also an incredible musician who can guide you on an emotional journey. I love this band! If you want more, check out their "Alive in Seattle" concert, the performances are brilliant, and without the MTV/record company overproduction with big hair and corsets.

When Ann comes SAILING IN over the instrumentals at that break......DAMN!!!

I saw them quite a few times during their concerts in the 1980s. Ann and Nancy Wilson were both knockout babes. I would say Nancy's guitar play in "Sweet Dreams" was sublime. Ann plays background vocals on that song and she was fantastic as well. Watch the video clip. Thanks.

Both sisters play multiple instruments...Ann plays guitar and flute, Nancy plays guitar, piano and harmonica

Inspired by Led Zeppelin, Heart is the best female fronted rock band in my opinion. Ann’s voice is a powerhouse and you know exactly who it is when you hear her! Great reaction!

As others have mentioned, "These Dreams" with Nancy on lead vocals is another great one and was their first #1 hit ("Alone" was their 2nd). And although the studio version of "These Dreams" is great, I personally prefer the "These Dreams - Live in Seattle" version that is stripped down to an acoustic guitar level. The official video of "Barracuda" is a great one as well, which was about ten years before this performance.

Heart is amazing. This is actually my favorite song of theirs. I was a kid watching MTV the first time I heard it. Had a crush on them ever since rofl. I also recommend "These Dreams". Ann does some great storytelling in that song.

Heart has such a big and wonderful song catalog. Their most beautiful song, IMO, is “Dog and Butterfly” (Nancy sings harmony on the chorus). I’ve loved it for 45 years, and it still makes me tear up!

Nancy takes lead on "These Dreams", it's beautiful. If you want to hear the best male voice in rock, check out Journey, pick any song from their "live in Houston 81 tour".

Nancy sings lead on These Dreams which is a song from the same era as Alone. However, you also need to go back to their 1970s songs Barracuda, Magic Man and Crazy on You.

Anne's voice was amazing. Loved everything about here when I was a kid. Her voice still resonates just as well today for me.

I say it all the time but some days all you need is a little Ann and Nancy Wilson in your day to make it great. They have a great catalog: Barracuda, Dreamboat Annie, Dreams, Crazy On You you can’t go wrong with any of them. They were a huge part of my childhood in the 80s.

"Barracuda", "Crazy on you", "love alive" are definitely songs you won't regret listening to.

I seen them in a tavern in the early 70s Olympia Washington and they played alot of led zeppelin and other covers. Sat in our booth and drank a pitcher of beer during a break. I cherish that memory. They were so friendly and the world was around the corner for them

These dreams is a must, Nancy's voice is amazing 😊

Seen em live in concert late 80s. Always great.

They are extremely talented. Used to play in a band with their original drummer, Denny Carmassi. Ann has the voice, Nancy was the backbone. ✌️

Yeah most definitely check out Floors cover 😍

Ann Wilson is one of my top three favorite vocalists of all time, period. Her voice is iconic! Nancy Wilson is a legendary guitarist, and her harmonies singing with her sister are sublime. But, Nancy actually sings lead on the song "These Dreams," which is a lighter pop ballad, but one of my favorite Heart songs, along with "Alone." Nancy's vocal style is a bit softer and thinner than her sister's, but still gorgeous. (Fun fact: The day she recorded her vocals, Nancy had come down with a bit of a cold, so her voice was more raspy than usual, which the producers actually loved! When she eventually got better, the producers were actually disappointed that she couldn't replicate the raspy tone, and as a joke, they asked if she could please catch another cold ASAP, haha.) Ann sings harmonies and background "echo phrases" on "These Dreams." (The music video is a bit confusing, because it shows Ann lip-syncing some of the lead vocals, even though Nancy is the only lead singer on the recording. I've never understood why the video does this.) A few more Heart songs that are essential listens: "Crazy On You," "Barracuda," "Magic Man," "Straight On," "Never," "What About Love," and "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You." I'll stop there, but (of course) there are more songs that I can't think of off the top of my head, haha. This was a great reaction, and I just subscribed to your channel. Bravo!

This is also a cover as well. I-Ten is the original. It was also on a TV show Dreams with John Stamos and Valerie Stevenson. Heart changed a few of the lyrics

Now you’ve gone and done it! Floor has done a rather nice job of covering this - it’s an absolute must! Barracuda is a great follow up, as is Crazy on you or All I wanna do is make love to you; all just soooo good! Great reaction, keep them coming! 🌹

The best band ever. I saw them in the 70s. Even better live. No big production, just raw talent.

I saw them in concert in 1978, awesome.

Floor Jansen does this one... Worth reacting to!! Much Love❤

That was Howard Leese playing lead guitar. The director of this video showed Nancy a lot during the solo, but if you pay close attention you can see she's just hitting power chords. That's not to say she's not an accomplished guitarist. She plays wonderful classic acoustic work, especially during live intros of Crazy On You.

They made her wear black because they thought she was too heavy. Insane! She was and still is gorgeous!

Great choice for a reaction to an original Heart song! Glad you are discovering what an incredibly talented band this was, especially in the early days when they had their original line-up of members. I've seen them live several times, and their concerts were awesome. One thing I'd like to mention is that when you said "Nancy's guitar solo', it was actually guitarist Howard Leese playing the solo. But the video suggests it was Nancy, so it's easy to see why many people get that wrong. Nancy herself is an excellent guitarist in her own right, and you can hear an acoustic solo from her on live versions of the song 'Crazy On You'. Thanks for reacting to this song and please continue your Heart journey. You won't regret it!

She is so good, love this song ❤❤❤

Heart is an incredible rock band. As a lifelong rocker and guitar player I love Nancy's kick-ass rockin guitar playing, very high energy. This is what rock is all about

Ann and Nancy have stated that this album is their least favorite, but I was lucky to see them when they came back to their hometown of Seattle for this tour and can say that it was awesome and this is my favorite album by them.

Last week I ran sound for Heart by Heart which two of the original founding members (inducted into the Rock and Roll,Hall of Fame) and those guys still crush it! Fun fact… Some of Hearts biggest songs were written and performed by Del Bello a Canadian singer/band. Lots of their original versions of songs that Heart later released are still on RU-vid.

Yes, more Heart reactions please! Heart is a band with many line up changes over the years. Their first band line up is my favorite. Nancy can sing beautifully as well (but Ann is a vocal powerhouse). On Heart studio albums, Nancy Wilson sings lead on the following songs: Treat Me Well Nada One Raised On You The Situation One Word Love Mistake These Dreams There's the Girl Strangers of the Heart Stranded I Want Your World to Turn Ring Them Bells (shared lead with Ann and Layne Staley) Will You Be There (In the Morning) Things I Need the Rain Led to One I'm Fine Hello Moonglow

Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) are Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. They excelled both as recording artists and live performers. In fact, they are so great live that they had a greatest hits album derived strictly from live performances. A lot of bands and solo artists do not hold that distinction. I prefer listening to the studio recordings first before the live versions. But in the case of Heart, you definitely cannot go wrong either way.

The guys were playing the guitar solos - Nancy has some really nice intros on her classical guitar...and she harminazes on most of their songs and takes the lead very occasionally.

I hope you go down an absolute rabbit hole with this band lol. I did too not too long ago and they’re my favourite rn. SO many amazing songs to look forward to! My personal favourite is Love Alive 💯

I love "These Dreams" and Nancy took the lead on this. Heart had about 20 number one singles. These are some of my favorites. What About Love, Barracuda, All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You, Magic Man, Crazy On You.

Never enough HEART songs.......every album of theirs is amazing.....MORE PLEASE!

Ann has one of the top gold standard gorgeous female voices ever. No exaggeration.

From their Dog and Butterfly album , you Must listen to an absolute hidden masterpiece called Mistral Wind . It tells a story , draws you in, then slowly builds and carries you along with it to an intense crescendo , then leaves you spent . One of the most enchanted songs you will ever hear !!

Yes, they had BIG hair and both Ann and Nancy detested it! They only did it because their record company insisted. Heart is one of those unforgettable groups! In case you were unaware, Nancy is married to Camron Crowe, who made the movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in which Nancy played a part. She was the woman who drove the corvette and laughed at 'Brad' in his pirate costume.

🇬🇧 Norfolk strapped in the sisters did so well 😊 Floors version a must 😮

I was in high school when this was released. The soundtrack of my youth.

These women are rock legends

I have seen Heart 5 times. 5 of my 111 concerts. Keep it going Stacey.

Nancy sang lead vocals on "These Dreams" and also "Stranded" Two more amazing songs !!

Glad you got into original Heart songs! Ann has a voice like no other in Rock... clear, crisp, precise and powerful! Nancy's guitar picking is so good... very underrated... plus the fact that they are both gorgeous! Ann once humbly stated "You can't push your way into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame... You have to be invited!!! Now, you must check "Crazy On You" live from Saturday Night Live 1977. Let Nancy's guitar intro blow you away! Enjoy! Then, do not forget "Barracuda!"

Hi. I guess you were never aware of them. They were music icons of the 70s and 80s. I think their hit song (These Dreams) was the best. i still listen to it after almost 40 years since it came out.

Wow what a nice song love the song guitar solo great Anne amd Nancy ❤ Thanks Stacey

There is a young pair of ladies from Northern Ireland called Dea Matrona whose harmonies have had some people call them a modern day Heart. Now, I don't like to make those comparisons but Dea Matrona are influenced by 60s, 70s and 80s rock, both electric and acoustic. While not sisters (although Mollie's sister was in the band as their drummer until last year) they both have great voices and they also both play guitar and bass and often surprise people when they see the ladies swapping instruments in between songs. My recommendations for Dea Matrona songs are Glory Glory or covers Homeward Bound, Helplessly Hoping or Mandinka for acoustic songs. For electric So Damn Dangerous, Get My Mind Off or Red Button. Electric covers I'd recommend are Oh Well, Crossroads, Cradle Rock or Gloria. Just in case you want to check out some current, rising band.

Your first reaction to Heart was a cover and so is your second, this song was first recorded by Hi-Ten a few years before Heart did it, slightly amending a couple of lyrics and melodies !

Heart was definitely one of the top rock bands in the late seventies to early eighties. They were not too happy when management decided to "doll" them all up in the eighties. They hated it so much they fired the management and went back to their normal rock look

Nancy Wilson was one of my very first boyhood crushes when I was young. Heart's videos on MTV back in the day showed me what kind of girlfriend I hoped I would find. 🙂 Neat side note, but Nancy composed the soundtrack to the movie Almost Famous. She was married to the director at the time. There is a really short but beautiful acoustic guitar piece used a couple of times that brings out some emotion. Anne and Nancy are just legendary in the world of rock music. So thankful for finding them at a young age. *Edit* Note to self, I will refrain from making comments until finishing the ENTIRE video. Ooops. I just heard your comment about being curious about Nancy Wilson singing lead vocals on any of Heart's songs. Well I am pleased to say that yes she does. Check out These Dreams Heart - These Dreams ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-41P8UxneDJE.html

"These Dreams" I think was their best.

Hello Stacey 😃 if you are interested Floor did a cover for her channel 2 or 3 years ago 😁

Thank you, special lady, for sharing this! God bless you!

Ann Wilson is my FAVORITE female voice in music. And also Cher Celine Whitney. But ANN!!!!!!!

Ann is in my top 5 of favorite female vocalists, this is a terrific song!

Hey Stacey, Living in the pacific northwest in the 80's, I saw heart several times. (from Seattle area) Ann and Nancy were and still are some great singers.

If you want a lead song by Nancy, look no further than their performance of "These Dreams" at their Alive in Seattle (2002) concert. They are singing the song in a lower register / octave than their original recording of this song, something that suits the song even better. I love it, and I love Nancy's performance.

Hello Stacey! I think "Barracuda" (1977) and 'These Dreams' (1985) were the best of the best by this band. Not only were the sisters great, they were drop dead gorgeous as well.

"Out of this world" ---- now that's more like it.

you MUST watch : Floor Jansen - Alone !

Ann & Nancy are at their best live, check out this song & dog & butterfly from their live dvd in Seattle from 2002, the harmonizing is spectacular, no one is better than these two!!!!!!

Great reaction, Stacey! You Rock!

If you want to hear Nancy on lead vocals and Ann singing harmony, please check out the video "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" live in Seattle. Just lovely!

Heart - Royal Flush tour announced on Feb 2. Begins April 20 with Cheap Trick in Greenville, SC. @ Moda Center in Portland, OR Sept 17.

Heart wasn't the first to record this song. "Alone" first appeared on the 1983 album Taking a Cold Look by i-Ten, a group comprised of the song's writers, Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly.

Hi Stacey. Another lovely reaction ... for someone who claims to not know about music, you ALWAYS seem to grasp the true gist of the performance. You might like to have a look at Floor Jansen's cover of this. It was one of the solo covers Floor released during COVID lock-down when she couldn't perform publicly.

I think Nancy Wilson's "These Dreams" rank as one of the best songs of 1985. Watch the MTV.

My favorite female rock singer of all time are voice gives me goosebumps up and down my spine. I have a song from them that nobody seems to play on RU-vid and to me it's one of their best songs it's called sing child on the Dreamboat Annie album if you can play that song you will be amazed she even plays the flute in the song I am a new listener and I love your reactions please play the song dear

Hi, yes, what a voice, same album " these dreams" older "crazy on you " thanks for the reaction

Stacey had to scoot her chair back to make room for that big 80s hair! You should check out "What About Love." Also, for another great female vocalist, check out The Motels, with Martha Davis singing. ("Only the Lonely," "Suddenly Last Summer")

Your analyzation of the Alone video is spot on. I agree with your breadkdown of the video. The Wilson Sisters are beautiful, and full of energy. They always don't wear black. Watch their other videos, "Nothing At All" and "Never." Just wait until you watch their 1970's music. It's really good.

These Dreams is Nancy's vocal. Do it live in Seattle from early or mid 2000's

Nancy can definitely sing. In fact, her lead was their first number one hit. Check out, These Dreams. Also, Will You be There, and There’s the Girl.

Thank you for your raction. One of my favorite video of Heart in which Nancy sing is on one of their live shows in their hometown Heart - These Dreams (Live In Seattle) .

My favourite rock female voice of all time !! Ann Wilson is a beast !!! The song ''If looks could kill'' displays her magnificent voice and emotion. You can feel the anger in her voice and it is awesome !!!!!

I love to watch reactors when she hits that scream in the middle- never gets old!

Disturbed just did a collaboration on a song called "don't tell me"with Ann that you might want to check out that is amazing . the power between their vocals is one of a kind

Born in 1950, Ann is still on tour with 12 show dates scheduled in 2024.

This is 80’s Heart….there’s a 70’s Heart.✌️😊🦋 Nancy sings These Dreams