The Wilson sisters have survived a tumultuous history. From public breakups with the boys in the band. The fickleness of rock culture, personal publc shaming of Ann about her weight, to being outright overlooked for their indelible contributions to rock history and being dismissed for all of the above. But they soldier on. Their talent and Heart never in dispute and always on display, they continue to pump and drive forward from the bruised emotions to deliver the red and purple convictions as the beat goes on. Listen to them spell out their outrage to an ungrateful lover in the song, ' Even It Up '. Then read the lyrics.
NOW...! I can understand the weight gain "thing.' I was always slender like the 2 girls. But when POST menopause comes a knockin' the weight goes ON! And my appetite is almost next to nothing. I have to make myself eat. Very hurtful to go thru. So I can understand. At least in my case. It can vary.....
My wife said she would listen to this song over and over when we first met. She still reminds me today, and that was 32yrs ago. I'm a lucky man. PEACE HIPPIE JOE
When she was young, back in the 70s, she had the most powerful voice in rock'n'roll. She could sing this song so piercingly clearly and in full voice at the top of the scale, it would almost hurt your ears. Nobody could touch her in terms of power.
She owned those notes. Still does but we all know most people's voices age. Hers definitely has but that girl was so mind "bendingly" good that age doesn't show if you've never heard the before.
Heart is one of my All time favorite bands & I loved this version of "Alone".... It was beautiful. Take care & Thanks for posting this reaction video. 🙂
Legendary band. I can’t believe she can still hit those notes. Nobody, I repeat nobody late in their singing careers would even attempt those notes. Amazing.l.
The Wilson sisters got a standing ovation from Robert Plant, Jimmy Page & John Paul Jones (with some tears from Plant) when they teamed up with Jason Bonham on drums & honored Led Zeppelin at the Kennedy Center with a chilling rendition of Stairway to Heaven. Enough said!
I hear the ticking of the clock I'm lying here the room's pitch dark I wonder where you are tonight No answer on the telephone And the night goes by so very slow Oh I hope that it won't end though Alone Till now I always got by on my own I never really cared until I met you And now it chills me to the bone How do I get you alone How do I get you alone You don't know how long I have wanted To touch your lips and hold you tight You don't know how long I have waited And I was going to tell you tonight But the secret is still my own And my love for you is still unknown Alone Till now I always got by on my own I never really cared until I met you And now it chills me to the bone How do I get you alone How do I get you alone How do I get you alone How do I get you alone Alone... alone...
Ahh, the Wilson Sisters! My teenage crush’s from back in the 70’s. Almost any of their songs will work, but I’m partial to their ballad, Dreamboat Annie. If you can find the live 70’s video of it, Its well worth the listen👍
so beautiful. a higher level of emotion if you actually have the opportunity to see them live. I saw them live twice and cried at both shows when she sang this. she is incredible
You really should have listened to an earlier version of this song. Ann Wilson's vocals are unbelievable when she was younger. She still has the voice, but in her younger years she pretty much stood 'alone' in her field! 👍👍
India, I love your reactions. You feel every note, every beat, and it's magical. I'd like to suggest you do a reaction to "Stay" by Shakespear's Sister. It will change your life
Just like Johnny Cash "Hurt", which he recorded at 70 I think, Ann's 65 year old voice just has that much more emotional depth. For this long a rock career, 50 years...her ability to still belt in distortion are amazing. She could embrace the older voice like Marianne Faithfull did. Whose music is amazing how. Try "Gypsie Faerie Queen"
when you are ready, you need to watch, just for your own pleasure, a Live Version of this from the 90's. When she hits "THE NOTE" you will just sit there with your mouth open, like we all did. Here at 65 years old, she still has something left, but "THE NOTE" has become "The Note", and that is ok.
Ok. I grew up with this song, probably teens, but definitely prior to adulthood. I never saw a video until this. I swear it seems like the other vocals are all the orchestra is begging with her…. Damn
Heart is fantastic. This song stands up. Floor Jansen just recorded it on her own channel. And Daria Zaritskaya actually stepped up and matched Anns vocal on "Barracuda". Amazing.
Thank you for your reaction India! One more Heart song you may want to check out since it shows a different side of both of the Wilson sisters is their cover of the Led Zeppelin song "The Battle of Evermore". They do an amazing job on that one live! One more song of their own you would enjoy is "Dog and Butterfly", another mellow classic!
Amazingly underrated. One of my all time favorite bands. Saw them in concert a couple of years ago and they were outstanding. Most artists lose some of their vocal abilities as they get older but she seems to get better and better like a fine wine.
I had tickets to see Denver symphony play Queens music in 2020 darn Covid it was canceled hopefully they will reschedule in the future .I love when orchestra plays with mainstream rock and country artists❤️
Heart , These Ladies are amazing I was a teenager when these ladies sung this , there voices are amazing , gives me chills when she takes her voice that high , may I suggest "These Days " also by Heart
This is a beautiful version with the orchestra, but if you want to hear Ann's best vocal performance of this song you need to check out the Live In Seattle version from 2002. Its here on RU-vid and it's a must listen even though you've heard the song before. Cheers and stay safe!
This song is so bittersweet to me- I married the wrong person & all the emotions felt through this song fall flat. Maybe I’ll get a second chance at it…..
More great Heart songs are : Magic Man Little Queen Even It Up Crazy On You Never Who Will You Run To The Wolf How Can I Refuse All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You These Dreams These girls have done it all and finally , FINALLY been inducted into Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Years after they met the criteria I might add
