Heart - "Barracuda" (1977) | First Time Reaction 

If most of your favorite songs come from the 70's and 80's it just means one thing - you have great taste in music.

Fun Fact: Ann & Nancy Wilson are sisters, they wrote this song as an angry response to their record label spreading false scandalous rumors about them, saying that Ann & Nancy were secretly lovers (which obviously wasn't true) just as a marketing ploy to increase album sales. This made the sisters so mad that they wrote this song to tell off, rebuke & reprimand these record label agents, calling them "barracudas" (a predator fish known for their deliberately cruel temperament & vicious behavior).

Ann Wilson is one of the greatest rock vocalists ever (sister Nancy had a great voice, as well).

I agree 70s and 80s is the best era. Actually 70s Heart is my favorite era for this band

A serious contender for the most super-human voice I've ever heard. The clarity, resonance, and power on those absurdly high belts... It's almost impossible to even compare her to most vocalists. One of my favorite moments in this song is the harmony between the two sisters. You can hear how many years they've been singing together from how perfectly in sync they are.

Heart is probably the most appreciated yet underrated rock bands of all time. The band is so talented and clean and her vocals is amazing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸❤️😘

Ann Wilson turned 74 yesterday (June 19, 2024) and STILL rocks just as hard and can sing better in many ways than 50 years ago.

Heart were never shy about their love for Led Zeppelin (Given they played 'Stairway to Heaven' live in their honor while Zeppelin watched...) and they admitted that they lifted the riff for 'Barracuda' in 1977 from Led Zeppelin's song "Achilles' last stand" from 1976 🤘🤘 But no one accused Heart of being a 'Zeppelin clone' because the Wilson sisters (Ann and Nancy) created their own musical path and were the first women to front a heavy rock band... Nancy Wilson is incredible on acoustic guitar and owed a lot of her playing to Jimmy Page's acoustic pieces w/ Zeppelin. Ann Wilson (lead vocals) said she wrote 'Barracuda' (which is a very ugly, vicious, flesh-eating fish) after a record executive approached her and insinuated that her sister Nancy was her lesbian lover (It was a tabloid story publicized by Heart's former record label) ... She was pi++ed off and directed her anger at the guy... At the time, Ann was dating her BF Michael Fisher... and Nancy was dating Michael's brother Roger Fisher (who was the lead guitarist of Heart).

Yep. People could actually sing and play instruments then. Pure talent, no autotune.

Ann Wilson, simply the all time best female rock vocalist ever.

Yea your parents and grandparents knew how to ROCK!!!

Hall of fame rock right here, and I think few would disagree. On their top hits, the guitars and drums are amazing.

Saw Heart in concert twice. Both times Ann Wilson's vocals were so perfect it sounded like a studio recording. "BLACK ON BLACK", "IF LOOKS COULD KILL", and "WILD CHILD" are three of my favorites. Ann Wilson's favorite song "DOG AND BUTTERFLY" is a much softer ballad, but very good.

I first saw Heart when I was 13 and they played a dance at my high school. Back then, live bands were hired and we often got the best of them before they got famous (Heart, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Sweeney Todd with Bryan Adams on lead vocals, and so many others). I made a point of seeing Heart play in the city as many times as I could until they famous and moved on to bigger worlds. To me, they were never as good as their early years with the original band and my last time to see them was at an outdoor concert with a long line of great acts. We were never friends, nor ever spoke, but they all knew me from being at so many of their shows. That last time was a magical August night, the hot Summer sun finally setting and a welcome breeze wafting in from over the Pacific Ocean. The lights of the mountains across the harbour gave a backdrop to the stage. When Heart stepped on as the last band of the day, both Ann and Nancy gave me a smile and wave before they started. I felt special, but they made sure to make their entire audience feel that way at every show. They played their best of the older songs, but were also promoting the new album, Dog And Butterfly, another masterpiece from one of my favourite bands. Ann's voice is truly incredible. Seeing and hearing her from 5 feet away is even more amazing. The whole band was amazing. Ann and Nancy had a long string of hits in the 80s, but not with the original band. While their hits were good, I missed the old sound. Fantastic drums and bass, two guys who could play lead guitar plus Nancy usually on acoustic, while Ann's vocals were often accompanied by her also playing flute.

No autotune just Starpower!

As amazing as Ann's voice is, it's hard to believe their first number one hit was "These Dreams" sung by her sister, Nancy.

I was never into Heart but I have total respect for Ann's vocals and her version of Stairway To Heaven was amazing!

Ann and Nancy rock, what a voice!

Ann Wilson. Amazing voice. Check her out covering Led Zeppelin's stairway to heaven. Brought them to tears

Background on what the inspiration of this song was Inna - The Wilson sisters revealed in 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

The greatest female Rock Vocalist

🇨🇦 The best 3 decades of Original music are 1959 - 1989 ! You could spend the rest of your life reacting to those 3 decades alone, and never reach the end !

Your pronunciation of Barracuda was spot on 1st time👍 As for the bandage, sometimes people will make mountains out of molehills. In the 70s & the 80s, pure talent was the only to be noticed by record companies.

Great reaction. Heart was the dream child of singer Ann Wilson and her sister guitarist Nancy Wilson. They also have a softer side with songs like 'Dog and Butterfly' and 'Dreamboat Annie' but also hard rocking songs like 'Magic Man' and 'Crazy on You'. They also did ballads like 'Alone' and some other 80's pop rock songs.

🔥🔥🔥Fire! Ann Wilson is one of the greatest singers ever. Crazy on You, Alone. Never are 🔥🔥🔥 also. They did a magnificent tribute to Led Zeppelin in 2012, Stairway to Heaven.A phenomenal performance

Now you know how we felt back then, so glad you enjoy the music of that time. I was an 80s teen but got the tail end of the 70s due to my brothers. Basically got the best of both worlds; classic rock & 80s metal! 🤟😎

Great song, great great great singer

Magic Man came to mind as well,and from the softer side i agree with Dreamboat Annie, but if you want to hear and feel how amazing Ann's voice is i would suggest Alone. I was 22 when Heart came on the scene and have loved them ever since, so glad to see someone your age still finding the greatness in 70's classic rock. 😊

Heart was very talented and versatile. They evolved over time. I suggest going forward to 1983 for your next Heart selection and check out their song called Alone. Ann's voice and Nancy's guitar are both amazingly powerful.

Still going strong, one of the best, if not the best Local Seattle Band ever...long before the Grunge scene here...Ann and Nancy are performing this year for a New Year's show in Seattle timed to let out for concert fans to watch a fireworks show over the city...🎉🎉🎉

If you are ready to be even more amazed by these talented sisters, watch their tribute song to Led Zeppelin (in front of Led Zeppelin) at the Kennedy Center Honors 2012. Yes, it took place THIRTY-FIVE years after this video, but they still brought tears of joy to everyone...including Robert Plant. (also, make sure you react to the FULL version). 😁

@InnaSoloMusic what a beautiful reaction! When I found out you are Italian that didn't hurt either! You are a lovely girl and I hope your finger healed well.

It is so much fun seeing you enjoying the same music that I loved over 40 years ago! ❤❤❤

The Best Music was from the 60's up to the 00's. I'm glad that you're enjoying what my generation had to offer! Hope your finger feels better!

You need to watch them perform Stair Way to Heaven, Kennedy Center honoring Led Zeppelin

My teenage crushes!!😍

Absolutely correct, music from the 70's and the early 80's is some of the greatest songs. For a bit softer side try "Dream Boat Annie".

A barracuda is a large, predatory, ray-finned fish known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious behaviour.

Good to see people getting aboard the HEART - ANN WILSON train, ive actually seen them, Ann By herself over 175 times. Ann Wilson is currently touring. I will be catching the Florida shows in December. Heart has announced tour dates beginning Dec 27th in CALIFORNIA then Seattle for New Years eve. 2024 marks 50 years for them. I have been following them for that long. ENJOY!!!❤❤❤

The '70s to early '80s was the soundtrack of my youth, and I also think it was the best time for music... but obviously I'm an old biased guy. It's a tired worn out trope, but I wouldn't trade being young now with the experience of growing up in that era!

One of the Greatest Bands ever! Rock On! Ann and Nancy!

One of my favorites! The singer, Ann Wilson, was my first entertainer crush. Before any movie stars or TV stars.

Great Classic rock band

Ann Wilson is known as the mother of grunge 😅, that’s because in the early days of grunge in the Seattle area, Nancy would let most of the grunge bands use her farm house as their get together hang out place.

Loved this when it was new, love it now. I love ♥️

Magic Man is a MUST!!! Ann is the great Greek Goddess of ROCK!

Ann's amazing vocals and Nancy's guitar skills are unmatched. I hope you dive into more of their music. Thank you for a great reaction ❤

Oh she will like this!

Yes, Heart are great! The video is from a TV performance, but the audio is the studio recording. I've heard the real audio from this performance and it was really good, so I think this video is one put together for MTV for highlighting the studio recording. As suggested, check out "Magic Man", "Dog And Butterfly", and "Alone". Also, "Love Alive", "Straignt On", "What About Love", "These Dreams", and "All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You"(live). I really like their performances on an "unplugged" concert called "The Road Home", but their are a number of good live concerts out there.

They are just relentless in this piece. It's a ride you can't hop off of.

Outside of the '70s, the period from 1980 to 1983 was an incredibly fertile time for music. Great stuff in all genres.

Barracuda!!! Such a fantastic rock song. One of my all time favourite songs by any rock band.

You must hear Heart sing, “Alone” official video. Also the more recent Live video.

Ann is my all time favorite female vocalist and probably my favorite of all vocalist.

Great reaction Inna! I have seen Heart many times in the 70s and 80s,they were phenomenal Live! Outstanding concerts every time. .

I saw these ladies in Asbury Park, NJ at Convention Hall on August 16th 1977. They were amazing!

It's the studio version that's been dubbed over a live TV performance. The actual live one is somewhere on here.

I used to play this song when I was a kid. In 1977 I was 14. I played this song in my first "professional" band. It is NOT an easy song to play. And take care of that finger! Love from Ontario Canada.

The Wilson sisters are Rock Legends.✌🏻

saw these ladies 2 times so talented and fun band

This song was a hit on Guitar Hero! Also interesting fact, the word "Barracuda" refers to a species of fish! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barracuda

Heart was a great band, got to see them in concert. I would like to suggest you check out AC/DC Thunderstruck (official video)

That’s the correct pronunciation!

Inna is adorable and great choice in music. The Wilson sisters are magical.

Ciao, Bellissima!! Heart is one of my favorite bands. What I like about the music of the past is the songs had meaning. This song was about the record industry and how ruthless it was to them. Please continue your education by listening to the bands of the 1960s and 1970s. We of that generation would be pleased if your generation would continue to keep it alive. Keep that finger clean and dry ok signorina?😉

I can listen to you say Barracuda all day long like you first said it.

I've seen them in concert and what you see here is the same enegy they give you at live shows.Start to finish.

you are great, Isley Brothers Motown "This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)" My Extended Version!

They did a cover of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors that will blow you away! They had the remaining members of Led Zepplin in tears. Definitely one not to miss.

I saw them many times and they were awesome For sure they do have fun performing every time. I would recommend Alone the MV is really good and it's a great song. Nice reaction thank you. 🤟🔥✌

You said the title PERFECTLY... possibly better! Those rolling "R"s make it sound sexy, hahaha.

Ann the singer and Sister Nancy Wilson the blonde on guitar came from my home state Washington State

Keep safe your finger. Nice reaction.

Please do "Magic Man" (studio version) and do a song called "Cook with Fire", which is a live song that starts their album called "Dog and Butterfly". Everything else on the album is from a studio recording but they decided to start the album with a live song. Cook with Fire totally rocks!! You will love it!

In the middle 1960s, Hard Rock & Roll was born. Full blown in 1968.

Magic Man is a must from the same era. Its hard to pick a favorite between Barracuda, Magic Man & Crazy on You, they all rock and I love the heavy, down and dirty riffs.

I mention this only in passing, you seem to have just the same hairstyle as Ann Wilson in this video

Gotta experience Heart "Alone"!!!

great voice!I'm sure if he wanted to he could break glasses with it...or bricks! ❤

The cool thing about Heart ♥ is that Ann and Nancy are sisters, they harmonize their vocals so well.

If you like Heart you must watch their performance of Stairway to Heaven in honor of Led Zepplin at the Kennedy Center Honors....its amazing got tears from the actual members of Zepplin and a standing ovation from them and everyone else including President Obama

This was Rock and i came 1977to school

They said women couldn't play guitar like men, Miss Wilson proved them wrong! Great reaction. Hope your finger heals. Stay healthy✌️

07/05/1981 Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, they headlined a 7 band show. Festival seating=$80😱😎👍💯 You can tell they were angry. A production idiot spread the rumor that they were lesbians. They're sisters, that's all. They're also going after the music industry with male domination.

This is Heart in their prime!

They definitely rock! Did you pinch or cut your finger?

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Of course there is some interplay.

I favolosi gruppi di una volta

Great one! You should do "Magic Man" or "Straight On" from them next.

Check out Linda Rondstandt songs “ Long LongTime” - “ Your no Good and “ “ Blue Bayou “

The tempo of this song is similar to Led Zeppelin's "Achilles Last Stand" it is possible that heart sampled it.🤷🏻‍♂️

Had planned that song for a Sunday very soon but you beat me to it

You should check out songs by the band Triumph

You have to react to pink floyd , steeley Dan, Jethru Tull America. just to name a few

Hola. Escuche Ningen Isu y The Hu. También oiga, Suzi Quatro. Saludos.

I was 12 and life was perfect then. It is certainly not perfect now...sigh.

I should make a reaction video.... Me, reacting to you, reacting.... I mainly just smile and maybe drool a little. 😁

Don't leave the 60's out, so much good music from many genres was created in the 60's with all that was going on. Anti War songs, anti establishment, join together songs, peace and love, Psychedelic songs and even songs about the assassinations. The 60's were a lead in to the great songs thru the 70's.

You could sell some advertising space on that injured finger. 😊☝️💯