British guitarist analyses Heart live in 1977! 

Nancy’s acoustic intro to me is one of the best there is.

The greatest female rock singer of all time. With a massive band.

Ann of Heart has a beautiful voice! Her tribute to Led Zeppelin was out of this world.

Ann Wilson is the greatest female rock singer ever without a doubt, maybe the unqualified best. Vocal analysts used to say (magazines back in the 70s) that she'd never be able to keep it up. She's now in her 70s and still beltin' out those high notes and knockin' 'em dead at live performances. This TV thing isn't her strongest performance, and even so it just blows me away. No autotune. No pre-recorded tracks. No BS.

Fil is always so polite when he says "let's go back to 1977" (or whenever). For those of us who were teens in the late 70's that is a nice way of saying "let's go back into the mists of time to the ancient days '" 🤣😂🤣

Always amazed me how powerful Ann's voice is and how she nails it even when pushing hard in a concert. Nancy had an original rock way of playing guitar.Excellent analysis as usual! Rock on!

In my opinion, Ann has always had the best female rock voice.

"Dog and Butterfly" was the album my sister bought me when I came to visit her (in '77) because she knew I wasn't into hard rock ( Led Zeppelin.... although I love them now!) She died shortly after in a hit and run accident. I'll always remember her for buying "Hearts" album for me.🎼🎼🎼

At 69, Ann has retained all the power in her voice, and most of her remarkable range. Nancy is still an awesome acoustic guitarist. I've been a big Heart fan since forever.

A statue of Nancy giving her leg kick needs to at the entrance of the rock and roll hall of fame. I

What a powerhouse of a voice... and still is today!

Nancy is by far one of the best iconic guitarist of this last generation ...amazing Artist Annes vocals were exceptional....wow amazing

I remember some rock snobs back in the day dismissing Heart as "Led Zeppelin with t#ts." No, they totally rock as hard as any male band, and their body of work proves their greatness. Thanks, Fil, for another great analysis!

My ex husband owned exactly 3 albums and one was Heart. This means they had serious appeal. He had a crush on both of these ladies, especially Ann I think. I think they were so attractive they weren't always appreciated for their musical talent; they were very good. Thanks, Fil!

Ladies and Gentlemen, you have just heard the greatest female rock singer in history. In my dreams, I am the guy Ann chooses to have forever. Aaaaahhhhh......

Ann Wilson = greatest voice in rock history

They are one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Ann's voice melts me. The talent is so immense.

I ❤️ heart. I saw them last month for the 5th time. Such talent with no auto tune! I think Ann sounds better now than in 1977.

And THANK YOU for pointing out their integrity and devotion their art, and their battle against the music industry BS.

It's so nice to have an actual musician do an analysis of Heart. You truly understand and can explain what and how the music, as well as vocals, are being played and sung. Listen to Heart do a tribute to Robert Plant and the band as they sing Stairway to Heaven. I saw them live back in the day. Fabulous!

Ann and Nancy are the goddesses of rock...they have the beauty, grace and talent that just doesn't stop.

Ann Wilson is one of the greatest rock singers of all time, male or female. Just effortless and her voice sounds like it can go way beyond where you think her vocal limits are. And it could and did.

Fil's short description of Ann's voice: "She's got pipes!"

No auto tuning REAL LIVE SINGING!!!!!! Thanks Fil !!

Heart was almost like two different bands in the 70s then the 80s. They had good output in both periods, but their 70s stuff like this just killed! Awesome band

Heart is definitely one of the great bands of the 70’s, with Ann’s powerful voice, Nancy’s brilliant guitar work, and a long list of hit songs. I saw them in concert a few years ago and they’re still as amazing as ever. Fil’s observations hit the nail on the head, as they always do.

God dang Nancy gives me chills!! I mean, Ann's voice is perfection. But seeing a feminine blonde tearing up that guitar!! That skill level! She was my musical hero when I was a kid. 🙌

I saw Nancy driving down the highway in Dallas right beside our truck as we were going to work. Her license plate said NANCYW. She knew I recognized her and smiled and waved at me. Her hair was red instead of blonde.

Her voice and her beauty were just out of this world. Hard to believe Ann is 70 now.

Dude ... you are simply AWESOME. I have really enjoyed all your videos. You are a breath of fresh air on RU-vid. Thank you, and keep up the great work.

I've always felt that Ann Wilson had the greatest vocals of any other female singer. I loved their early music ( 70's) 👍😎🤘

These two women are such talented entertainers that they have withstood the test of time. I enjoyed their music in 1975, and I still enjoy it today.

I paused the video immediately following the intro. My jaw is still gaping open after watching and hearing it. The quick harmonics thrown in during the flurry of notes. Doing this finger style on an acoustic. Nancy Wilson is amazing. Her mastery of the fret board is unquestionable. Simply amazing, with out a doubt one of the greatest guitar players ever.

What a band...they could do it all and what a voice Ann has! None can compare to power...and of course Nancy...excellent and underrated...

Best rock vocalist for power and accuracy. She was the first female vocalist that made me sit up and take notice. Their music was like nothing else at the time and Ann is so recognizable. Their sound was completely unique. They are a band that comes along once in a lifetime. I'm glad it was my teen years. They are the reason I love a strong powerful female vocal. Not a fan of softer female vocals. Kick ass or don't bother.

1985 I went to visit a friend and he had a visitor. My friend had to leave shortly after I arrived but didn't think he'd be long and asked me to wait. I waited about two hours before I left. His friend and I chatted quite a while, but I mainly listened. His told some grandiose stories and I was thinking he needs to wake up in the same world every day. He also mentioned that people were always trying to touch him or grab a souvenir. I assured him he had no worries. Before I left he said he enjoyed conversation and asked if I'd like to go see a Heart concert. He said he tickets, back stage passes and invite to the party after. I gave him an excuse because that was only half true. Later I saw my friend and I mentioned to him that his friend told some wild stories and must think he's a rock star. My friend laughed and told me it Frank Beard the drummer for ZZ TOP. I said, so the Heart concert was real, and he says yeah. I said, well be.

Ann is an absolute force of nature.

Just heard them last night in concert. They still have it, both of them! They held the audience with tight song after tight song ranging from each decade (and an amazing light show, if you took time to notice). For an encore, they did Stairway to Heaven and Barracuda and blew both out the top! Definitely melt your face, shiver your spine, and full goosebumps all the way.

Ann gives me chills with that incredible voice. Top three rock vocalist if you ask me. Real easy to look at too.

By far the greatest female rock/pop band of all time. So many classics and still easy to listen to today. Absolute legends.

That voice, that guitar playing….and they were beautiful. They had it all!

Your knowledge on props and instruments never cease to amaze me! great analysis and rundown. keep Rockin' through the years Fil.

OMG... smoking guitar and scorching vocals... These girls were (and are) amazing

One of the best guitar intros in rock!!! Impeccably well crafted song! Unbelievable vocal control! Amazing performance!!🤘🏻

I have never seen a girl "manhandle" a guitar like Nancy Wilson! So fun to watch!

Ann's range, clarity, and control have always absolutely amazed me. Every time I hear her hit those high notes, with such controlled vibrato, perfect pitch, and piercing clarity, I just shake my head and smile. No matter how many times I've heard it. Every. Single. Time.

Their cover of Stairway is truly magical. They covered a lot of Led Zep live and did them all wonderfully. Saw them live only once and it was spectacular. Nancy has had a nice post Heart career with movie soundtracks well beyond Footloose. They can still rock it to this day.

Heart was one of the greatest bands in the world in the 70s.

I still think Heart is underrated regardless of album sales. They're master musicians and I think if they were male would've sold triple what they have.

Your discussion of the microphone is what makes you an exceptional commentator. Rock!!

I can't take my eyes off Phil's mesmerizing beautiful smile!! A guy's lips and smile always make me melt!!

One of my all time favorites! Being from Seattle, Heart was right there for me. I saw them in concert in Portland about 4 years ago and they were perfection!

Nancy always looked so cool in that intro. Great band. Great analysis Fil 💙

As always,great job Fil. Thanks

Her voice is so strong and rocking, but she is spot on with her pitch and tone. No cracks, no hoarseness. Clean. Pierces your soul. Freakin' awesome.

My husband, who plays guitar, told me that the opening to this song has been considered one of the most technically difficult ones about there to master. He found a lot of articles of the big guitarists out there saying they won’t play that intro.

Saw them three or four years ago at the Washington State Fair and they rocked! Ann’s voice was spot on and Nancy was on fire with her guitar. They are the real deal!

I was obsessed with the Album when it came out. Every song is a killer, some really beautiful tunes not just this rocky one. Dream boat Annie being one, just amazing.

You really need to hear "Sylvan Song/ Dream Of The Archer". She holds the last note for 24 beats !!! Best voice ever. And is even better now.

I couldn't click on the notification fast enough. I ♥️ Heart! Great video Fil. Wonderful analysis and history🤘

I've seen Heart live 4 different times in 4 different states over 3 different decades. Nancy''s guitar intro for this song never gets old, always changing it up somewhat. You really get your moneys worth when you go to see them.

In my early teens I remember not thinking it odd that a woman was playing awesome guitar until I repeatedly encountered friends saying "man, girls don't rock! Sure they sing, but..." Until I discovered The Runaways Nancy Wilson was my mic drop.

The whole band was in the "zone" for that performance .... impressive.

Imagine this. You're a 14-15 year old boy and this comes on the tv. Instant love for the sisters and the music was phenomenal

Three phenominal guitarist's, a drummer that could crumble mountains, a bass player that could cause volcanic eruptions, and a singer who's voice could bring down the skies...in just one word...HEART! Nancy Wilson is just so ignored, not for just being a great female guitarist, but as a great guitarist, no matter the gender! As you said, both are so talented! And the rest of the band is extremely talented as well! I personally think that this song is their best of any of their songs, sonically. Anne's voice, and Nancy's playing are the center of every Heart song. Without the both of them, it just isn't Heart. Ann has a vocal range and power that is mind boggling, and Nancy is just so talented on the guitar, no matter if it is acoustic or electric, six or 12 strings, Mandolin, or banjo. She can play it, and Ann can sing it. I swear she has lungs the size of the Goodyear Blimp! I can never get enough of these classy ladies. They have never dissapointed in their performances. Thank you for doing this Fil! Rock on!

What a voice! An instructor I had said he got the chance to play with Ann ( his band was RAIL) and she stood 4 feet back from the mic and he could actually hear her over the band! Amazing band and incredible guitar by Nancy.

Mistral Wind is their best song Make sure to check it out. Roger Fisher was my favorite member of the band. He rules the stage. Extremely charismatic, filled with energy. Roger Fisher rocks!

Everyone in this band performed so well on this song, I agree that Nancy's guitar intro is amazing, Ann's voice is powerful and beautiful at once, the other guitar players are really good as well. Your analysis is spot on and respectful.

I always loved Heart. Ann's voice is amazing and so is Nancy's guitar playing. You taught me something new about mic's tonight. Thanks Fil!

Thanx for this one Fil!! Always loved Heart! Amazing effortless vocal!! Great analysis💝💝💝

Nancy, one of the most underrated guitar players ever. I was born in Seattle, like the Wilson sisters, and am a huge fan. Incredible music! Fil, I’d take you back to 1977, “or whenever” in Washington State. Show you things you would not believe; things that would feed your soul. The 70’s in the American Northwest were magic. How I wish, we could go back…

I was at the concert in S'port, LA July 4th 1977. To be truthful most of us were just there for the party. I knew who Heart was from the album a friend had, and FM radio. But when Nancy started the intro to Barracuda, I stood in awed silence, everyone else went wild.

Nancy's nickname as a kid, was "Whiz fingers*. Nancy said she would sleep with the guitar in her bed. Ann's vocals just drives the song even further. Ann said she use to stutter a lot as a kid. Singing helped her to say a word without doing so. Have a blessed night Fil...🎶🎸🌆

I’ve never understood the mentality of a great rhythm guitar player and their sometimes desire to be a lead player. Like Pete Townsend, he’s a tremendous rhythm guitarist but just a lower than average lead player and in the late 70’s and 80’s he had all kinds of teachers trying to make him something he’s not. Nancy is the perfect example of what my guitar teachers taught me and what I’ve taught all of my students and that’s “a great rhythm guitarist can make an average lead player sound amazing but a poor rhythm guitarist couldn’t make Jimi Hendrix sound good” if you’ve been blessed to be a rhythm guitarist then embrace it and be the best guitarist you can be. The Edge is not a great lead guitarist but the man can play in other dimensions when he’s playing rhythm. “Serve the song not the ego” and great video as always my friend!

I didn't really notice Heart til their resurgence in the 80's when I was in my teens. But once they got me I went back and bought all their work. They've been one of my all time favorites ever since! I only got to see them live once like 15 years ago. You'd think they would be way past their prime by now, but that's totally not true. They still deliver!

second concert I ever saw was Heart. in 1977. that original lineup was amazing. you're so right about that intro. I always loved it, and i'm a drummer. if her time was off, I wouldn't like it at all. it's brilliant.

A great name for that band because they diffidently played with a lot of heart ❤️

Nancy Wilson was a great talent musician. Ann with that vocal control from soft to belting it out..such a powerful voice! Just Fantastic! Saw them live in '78 and again in '85. Both great shows! They were huge in Canada. Won the Juno award( Canada's equivalent to the Grammys) for group of the Year for 1976..having recorded their Dreamboat Annie album at Mushroom in Vancouver Canada, Canada assumed they were a Canadian group. Heart quietly accepted the award with a smile and it wasn't discovered until later that they were actually Seattle based. Lol. They kept the award because at the time they were living in Canada. Thanks for a great review Fil!😎🎼🎶

Fil is just the best at his critiques, a perfect gentleman. I Love Heart ❤️ and Nancy & the gang still got it big time. Always loved Nancy.

Crazy on you my favourite song of them, Nancy Wilson has such a voice to entertain people she is a true showgirl !!! Incredibly talented she has everything to make me feel so happy.Every single little things you mentioned about her voice are so true you are an amazing observer !!! love you Fil ROCK!!!

I was only 4 or 5 years old during that concert run, another thing regrettably out of my control. this line-up of Heart is very powerful and polished to my amateur senses. gotta say these sisters performances always mesmerize me with the results from their thousands of hours spent honing the craft; probably using some types of magics.

Saw them live in 77, outdoor hot summer day, wind blowing in their face,I was in front row and they were the most beautiful women. Music was as beautiful.

All I can say is timeless, every time I hear that song it's like the first time.

Great breakdown Fil!..Heart can't be underrated (no one does ...because they are all so damned sensational) or overrated (because they are all so damned sensational)... Just one of the most awesome rock bands of our time. And that time is still going I guess. So, lets say of all time. I still listen to them and watch them when I can. Wish I could have seen them live. What a band.

Ann has the best woman's voice in rock & one of the best ever ! 😇🎙❤ 😇🎸....and Nancy can really swing that axe ! They are both like a fine wine... they get better with age ! Their Stairway Cover with Jason Bonham was one for the ages 😎🤘 Almost as good as the original ! 😉 Request: The Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post ... 9/23/1970 Fillmore East ( Official ) Time for the best of the best Fil.... Thank-you Fil 😎🤘

Nancy Wilson is amazing on guitar; I think she's the best female guitarist of our time. She doesn't get enough appreciation. Thanks for doing this, Fil. This is the MUSIC I grew up with and it holds up so damn well.

Anne Wilson, another of my crushes. Magnificent crystal clear voice, powerful stage presence (and red hot). Nancy's a top-flight guitarist, the entire band is rock solid. They even had Denny Carmassi for a decade, one of my personal favorite rock gods. Great analysis.

Saw Heart in concert some years ago and they were fantastic live.

Big talent...🤙

Ann has beyond amazing vocals and she sings the high notes so effortlessly.

I loved Heart back in the early days! I was blessed to live in Vancouver at the time and that's where the band had their roots. Most members were from the Seattle area but they chose to stay north of the border for some reason. Regardless, we were treated to free concerts in the public parks, the band playing at the local roller skating rink, and even one magical night when Heart was the band playing our high school dance. Their sound back then was as original as they could get away with - lots of very Led Zeppelin-styled songs or standards done in the unique Heart manner. Ann Wilson has to heard live to really appreciate the tones and power her voice possesses. As far as selling sex is concerned, you're spot on, Fil. While both Ann and Nancy garnered more than a few google eyes from the boys, it was always their music that really enthralled us. When Dreamboat Annie came out, it was so cool to watch the group on the way to the top. The last time I saw them was at a big outdoor show in August 1978 as headliners on a bill that included Little River Band (glorious five part harmonies!) and Bob Welch, riding high with two major hits after leaving Fleetwood Mac. We were the first to hear the new songs off of the not yet released Dog And Butterfly. Heart ruled the day and it was an amazing show with a warm Summer breeze blowing in off the ocean as the band owned the thousands who'd waited all day for the "hometown" kids made good.

Without a doubt this is my favorite Heart song and I am obsessed with watching live videos of Ann sing it because her voice is unbelievable. I can sing the verse part of this song but forget the chorus, no way can I go that high. I am in total awe of what she used to be able to do with her voice and she made it look like she barely breathed‼️😱

Thanks for this, Fil! Love your take on Heart and Ann singing dry into the SM57. I've been listening to Heart since they hit the scene out of my hometown of Bellevue, WA USA back in the seventies. I'm not sure one can really rank singers, but I will say I've never heard Ann sing (thousands of times recorded and 5 times live) without a resulting chill down my spine and usually some awestruck watering of the eyes. This entire band was truly great, but Ann's voice and delivery has stood out for its ability to make me instantly feel the full spectrum of human emotion...all while having a rockin' good time. I'm hopelessly biased, but it's hard to top that kind of musical impact. Cheers!

We saw them last summer (2019). Ann's voice was still strong, clear and beautiful. It was a wonderful show. I also saw them in the 80's, last summer's show was just as good.

Finding Fils older videos. I saw Heart live in a 1976 outdoor concert. It was better than the album. The instrumentals and Vocals were jaw dropping good. Such a powerful voice. And Nancy had fingers of steel. Oh the memories.

I'm commenting before watching this. One of my favorite live acts, EVER. I saw them in '78, at the BJCC in Birmingham, AL. I already know that I'll like this, and I'll love the analysis.

Another one of my favourite bands!! The ladies rock and are my idols!!! 💞

Saw Heart in concert many times- great voices- nothing fake or enhanced- still have wonderful memories of those shows!

F’ing genius!!! Love this band, especially the Wilson sisters! 💜❤️

The stage shows that this is from Midnight Special. Such a good thing that this program existed!