WHAT A VOICE!!! First Time Reaction to Heart - "Barracuda" 

And remember, this is the same woman who went on to nail Stairway in front of Led Zeppelin nearly forty years later, at age sixty-two. Ann is now seventy-three, and still killing it. She's a national treasure.

If you watch the live version of "Crazy on you" Nancy has a killer guitar intro

A barracuda is a predatory saltwater fish that stalks rather than hunts. They're incredibly fast, powerful and nasty fighters. Ann and Nancy Wilson wrote this song about one of their promoters that wanted to portray them as incestuous polyamorous lesbians, to basically refer to the promoter as a nasty, slimy, stalking predator. Also, Sisters harmonizing. No autotune, just incredible talent and Ann Wilson is still killing it in her 70s, she recently covered Layne Staley’s vocals on "Rooster" with Alice In Chains.

The opening riff is probably one of the greatest and well known guitar riffs in the history of all music. Instantly recognizeable.

Strait On Dog and BUTTERFLY Kick It OUT Crazy On You are examples of how great they were in the 70s

Ann best Rockin Roll Female voice of all time. Heart you are going down a big rabbit Hole.

HEART is 100% REAL ROCKERS! They are terrific musicians! Great reaction!

They were so young here, and with incredible talent. This was 1977. I remember going to the Record Bar, and buying their album in 1977 at the age of 17.

Legend has it that Ann Wilson once stood in front of a Sherman tank and carved the armor off it with her voice 😮

OMG you must react to Heart's "Magic Man" next! MM was their first hit single from their debut album "Dreamboat Annie" two years prior. And to fully appreciate this band, beyond their ability to rock, please check out their folk pop/ acoustic songs "Dog and Butterfly", "Love Alive", and "Dreamboat Annie". You'll get to hear just how intricate the Wilson Sisters' harmonies really are. ❤

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).

and kudos to Michael DeRosier, the drummer, he's a absolute beast behind the kit! ❤🥁

Ann arguably has the greatest female rock voice ever!

The story on the writing of this song goes like this. Ann and Nancy Wilson were at record company party of some sort when one of the sleazy slimy record company executive asked Ann "How is your lover?" Ann thought he meant her boyfriend at the time. So she said he's fine and the scum bag replied no I mean your lover your sister how's your lover? This pissed Ann off and that very night she wrote Barracuda! And the rest is history! Love that you are going down the Heart rabbit hole! They have so many great song! What About Love, and if you want to hear Nancy take the lead in some songs, These Dreams, Stranded, and Will You be There in The Morning. You really can't go wrong with Heart! Cheers!

No autotune, just talent.

One Heart song that is really popular, but I rarely see reactions to is Straight On. Such a groove!

“Crazy on you” is another early hit of theirs. Seeing them “live” (6 or 7 times) in the 70’s was a real treat. Both sisters as well as the entire band were soo talented !! Even my Mom loved all of their albums !! ❤❤❤ 11:44

1st of the Heart 70's top 3, Barracuda, Crazy on You, Magic Man. All are must listens

Note: Heart doesn't always use acoustic guitar, but when they do it's always Nancy playing it. She plays several instruments, including electric guitars, but acoustic is her passion. She really spotlights her talent on the live concert video of Heart's Crazy On You. It intros with an extended acoustic guitar solo by Nancy. Excellent performance.

“Mistral Wind “ is a lesser known but vocal masterpiece. Their cover of “Tell it like it is” another great song with little air play.

That galloping riff is an aspect of Metal and this was an early example of it that came before Metal.

Congratulations! That riff is now programmed into your brain. You'll know it's barracuda almost instantly for now on

Wow indeed. That is what real female singing talent sounds like. You can't go wrong with Heart.

The 70s were a creative explosion...something rare!

First lol. Great reaction Stacey. This is a classic. It's from their album Dreamboat Annie, "Crazy On You" and "Magic Man" should be next.

Great reaction Stacey! Check out these other Heart songs. Heart - "Crazy On You" is another rocking song from their 1970's Hits. Heart - "What About Love?" This is my favorite Heart song! Great guitar solos! Nancy is no slouch on the Lead Vocals either. Check out these songs where Nancy sings lead. These songs are superb! Heart - "There's The Girl" Heart - "These Dreams"

Well I grew up with this and I even had an older cousin that would watch them Jam over the lunch hour at his high school once in awhile in Washington state, and everybody was buying Ovation acoustic guitars, and I never get tired of this. You are right. That and Magic Man and crazy on you and other stuff. It just always sounds so good to me and feels so good

Barracuda is one of their first hits in the 70s and, Alone was done several years later in the 80s

Barracuda was iconic when it came out. Mainly for the unique guitar riffs. I loved it then and I love it still. And I admit that Ann was an eye's treat for that young man I was back then. But yeah, the entire song was just electrifying when I first heard it on the radio. I wasn't able to distinguish Ann's voice and artistry as I do now which is kinda sad. But I loved to rock along with that masterpiece.

I lived Seattle in the late 70's, I became a fan in 77 when I heard the Dreamboat Annie album and to this day there is no other female voice in rock that can touch the power and range of Ann but if you listen to some of their minstrel sounding albums like Little Queen or Dog & Butterfly where the sisters blend harmonies with acoustic sound that is simply beautiful and pure. I ran down to Rainy day records in Olympia Wa right after school my senior year in 78 the day the D&B album was released. I couldn't wait to hear it and found a friend with a turntable where we both sat and listened intently. The way that they blend hard rock and soft ballads on every album is one of the reasons for their long success. I saw them in 1980 on the Bebe La Strange`tour where they rocked the Tacoma dome a local venue. I have so many favorites, if I had to pick a favorite song, I would have to go back to 1st album Dream Boat Annie (as a young man, Annie was a dreamboat) and choose a song that is very underrated in their catalog. The song is White Lightning and Wine and it has a funky guitar start and Ann delivers some great screams in this rockin' track. Who doesn't like the use of a cowbell giving it a time stamp of sorts for the 70's? Take time to watch the Kennedy Center honors of Led Zeppelin and see the intensity at which the band listened to Hearts performance of Stairway to Heaven with the added feature that really excited the members of Zeppelin with Hearts rendition. Enjoy! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LFxOaDeJmXk.html

The kitty cat just wanted to say "I got a heart too! And my meow is beautiful too!"

If you want to hear how beautiful and then just how hard Heart can rock, listen to "Dreamboat Annie" followed by "Crazy on You" - - - - - Crazy on You is Hearts signature song. When it hit the streets nobody could believe it. I've mentioned this before, out of prolly 75 to 80 concerts I've seen, Heart is still in my top 3. Huge respect to both of these women for what they did in the Rock n Roll world and when they did it. They took a backseat to nobody

This song stands the test of time incredibly well. Her voice is unparalleled. Great channel. I wish you great success.

Another song with a similar background riff is "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks. Both Heart and Stevie were part of the female power rock explosion in pop music during the '70s and '80s, along with Blondie (Debbie Harry), Joan Jett and others. Being a teenager in the '70s, the BEST (and wildest) girls to date were those who were Heart fans!

If you're liking what you're seeing with Heart so far, you should find the live version of "Crazy On You" with the long acoustic intro by Nancy Wilson. There are a few versions out there but I think there's only one with the full acoustic intro... I think it may have been from this same performance, but maybe not.. it was definitely the same time frame...

BTW; Ann Wilson is a big Floor Jansen fan and Floor is a big Ann Wilson fan. Just imagining what the two of them would sound like on stage gives me goosebumps.

This song was so fun to play to Guitar Hero 3. It was one of the few songs that wasn't too hard but still made you feel like a badass 🤣

This is a protest song... Love the Reaction!

Ann Wilson is arguably the best female rock singer of all time. The only one I can think of who could top her is Floor Jansen (Nightwish)

Crazy on you next❤ They have sooo many great songs.I saw them in the early 90's those ladies kicked ass😂❤

Barracuda has always been part of one's rock n roll road trip playlist. Along with similar classics like "American Woman" (The Guess Who), "Highway Star" (Deep Purple), "Smoke on the Water" (Deep Purple), "Let It Ride" (BTO), "More Than A Feeling" (Boston), "Stone Cold Crazy" (Queen), "Keep Yourself Alive" (Queen), "Life Is a Highway" (Tom Cochrane), "Oowatanite" (April Wine), "Free Ride" (The Edgar Winter Group), "I'd Love To Change the World" (Ten Years After), "Listen to the Music" (The Doobie Brothers), "China Grove" (The Doobie Brothers), "Paranoid" (Black Sabbath), "My Own Way to Rock" (Burton Cummings), "Lunatic Fringe" (Red Rider), "Tush" (ZZ Top), "Legs" (ZZ Top), "Stay With Me" (The Faces), "Sweet Home Alabama" (Lynyrd Skynyrd), "I Know A Little" (Lynyrd Skynyrd), "Rockin' In the Free World" (Neil Young), "Rock n Roll Hootchie Koo" (Rick Derringer), "Helter Skelter (The Beatles), "Rock and Roll" (Led Zeppelin), "Ballroom Blitz" (The Sweet), "Girls School" (Paul McCartney & Wings)....to name a few. Heart fit right in with all these iconic bands and singers.

Great reaction! You should watch Crazy on You next if you like Heart!

Stacey, this is early Heart 1977. This came out on their 2nd album "Little Queen". Their first album "Dreamboat Annie" came out in 1976. 70'S Heart was their best era in my opinion. Have a great day! I really enjoy your heartfelt reactions.

Such a great song. Ann Wilson wrote the lyrics and the music was written by lead guitarist Roger Fisher, drummer Michael Derosier and acoustic guitarist Nancy Wilson.

Welcome to Heart enjoy you're journey

I'm so grateful I had this kind of music when I was growing up in the late 60s 70s and early 80s. If music back then was like it is now I wouldn't have had any music in my life at all.

Barracuda is their most well-known song. But they have so many great songs that are criminally underrated. They are so diversified and their songwriting abilities were off the charts. Two songs I always recommend are Dream of the Archer and Minstral Wind. If you do give them a listen, I would suggest listening to the live versions. Dream of The Archer - 1995 The Road Show performance and Minstral Wind Live in Seattle, 2002.

Absolutely love the Wilson sisters and their work.keep up the good work. So much great music out there!

I love to see you praise them the way I do as well. I love your reactions so very much. Keep doing more, I’ll be waiting

Can remember when this first came out 1975 was not available in the UK only as a very expensive import , but had to buy it . Was just blown away by the band on first time hearing . Was lucky enough to meet them in 1988 when they played London at an after party , really great people .

Somehow for some reason this brings tears to my eyes the big bands of the 70's we're all masters,seeing heart live was awesome.Still the best concert I ever seen was in 1985 with the Firm opening for Robert Plant .concert was 5 1/2 hours long.

It’s a fabulous galloping guitar and drum session that never lets up.. gets more intense till the end

I agree about Ann's voice. Her voice is clear, powerful with very good enunciation. I can understand the words she's singing. She has excellent control over her voice.

Great reaction!! The more you listen to Heart, the more you'll come to be in awe of the Wilson sisters! Ann is a powerhouse vocalist, Nancy is a fantastic guitarist (and vocalist in her own right - both on harmonizing with her sis & on some songs where she gets lead!! Check These Dreams!). Future considerations: Never, Crazy On You, Sylvan Song/Dream of the Archer (you'll really here how amazing they both are!), Who Will You Run To, Soul Of The Sea....for starters... Have loved this group since my sister got me into them when I was 5...WAYYYYY back in 1983...so been loving them for a long, LONG time! Cheers.

The animated version of the music video A-Ha "Take on me" It's a love story and I really think you will dig it

Another great choice. Ann Wilson has a killer set of pipes. And she (and the band) can shift effortlessly between soft songs like “Dog And Butterfly” and straight-ahead rockers like this one. I fell in love with their driving “Black On Black” but I’m not sure if it was ever released as a single. Also, side note, this is the studio audio track, over (semi-) live visuals. Don’t enjoy hearing “washed up”. We don’t know that part of your life, and don’t like hearing you described that way. It doesn’t describe what we’re seeing here on the Tube. Enjoying your new part-time contributor! Take good care of him. Love the ferocity in that Twitch clip! Remember, check out Two Steps From Hell ~ “Dragonwing” will take you for a ride.

Ann has some of the best facial expressions in rock and roll!

Probably my favorite Heart song. And in my opinion, one of the better songs of the 70’s. Great reaction ♥️

🎉Check out Dog and BUTTERFLY by Heart.Great reaction Stacey, you are awesome. 🥁☮☘

How scary is this I had just bought a 1969 Barracuda as a senior in high school. This song had just been released. Here I am flying down the road in this bad ass car, when this song comes over the radio. I was really? Standing on the brakes so I could get out and listen to it without killing myself. What memories the 70's.

Stacy, Heart ❤️ is and always will be a rock n roll heavy weight!! Ann's voice is truly unique and motivating, I'm really glad you appreciate their music, Keep learning and keeping discovering a lost musical time in history

I'm glad you enjoyed this what a band. She's the best rock and roll singer of all time bar none they have a lot of good songs . There's a song that nobody plays and I think it's the best song on the Dreamboat Annie album it's called Sing child I would appreciate if you would play that song. Keep up the great work love watching you you are a real sweetheart

"Magic Man" is a must listen! Love your reactions Stacey! Seen them live many times in the 80s Outstanding concert every time!

Ann effortlessly sings with passion. Suggestion for other Heart songs... "Magic Man"

Being a musician, songwriter and vocalist myself, I've always liked their earlier stuff more. Their later music was good too, but the original band members from the earlier albums and what they wrote was so hot! Your reaction was great! Her sister Nancy played some lead guitar but the main lead guitar playing was by the older band members which were Roger Fisher and Howard Leese (Howard also played keyboards and synthesizer) That's Roger playing lead here on this song.

They did a lot of Led Zeppelin in their concerts! Their take on The Battle of Evermore is EPIC!❤❤❤

saw them long long ago. What a spectacular show! Ann played flute in Dog and Butterfly.

Love your reaction to this awesome band. I am a man in my 70’s and thru the years I have gone from 8-tracks to cassette to cd’s to downloading music and Heart has been with me all the way. Very much appreciate your love for these ladies. As others have said, straight on, crazy on you, magic man and others are waiting for your enjoyment and reactions. Keep up the good work.

Beyond cool...vocals and guitar. Put's me in mind of my favourite old Queen songs like 'Keep Yourself Alive' and 'Now I'm Here'. Nothing beats being a 70s child :-)

This song has been my ringtones for a decade now.

Great choice for a Heart reaction! One of their best. That is Michael Derosier on drums, and you're right, he's excellent. The guitar solo you enjoyed is by Roger Fisher, a tremendous guitarist. He has a RU-vid video, where he explains how this song was created, since you're interested in the creation of this song. You might want to check that out. Please keep reacting to these classic bands, really enjoy your reactions.

I told you once I'll tell you again you are going to love the music late 60' thru the mid 90's 😊🎸 just to many bands and song's to list them all 😊🎸

Appreciate your thoughtful commentary at the end for sure.

your kitty is so adorable. gotta love kitty snuggles 😊

I grew up on this. This was on the radio all the time when I was a teenager.

By the way, piece of guitar trivia: Chuck Berry was the first guitar player to make it a lead instrument. This is one of the many reasons he was the first person inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. Before him it was always a backup instrument.

Ann Wilson is my favorite female rock vocalist. Here are some of the great songs they recorded in the late 1970s... Crazy On You, Magic Man, Dreamboat Annie, Love Alive, Kick It Out, Heartless, Straight On, Mistral Wind, Dog And Butterfly, Even It Up. Stacey - I think you would probably enjoy all of these.

You need to see Heart on 'Crazy on you', absolute outstanding performance. These girls are real rockstars

seen them 2 times here in Texas...they rocked as hard as the guys at the Texas Jam!!!

Stacey you should react to "These Dreams" which features Nancy's vocals. Nancy can sing as well!

This song is on the radio every 10 mins

A really cool duet with Ann and Nancy on acoustic guitars is Dog and Butterfly. There are a few great Live performances over the years.

For yet another flavor of this band, you might try Dog And Butterfly. It's a very easy, smooth, laid-back vibe. Like you said, they can do it all.

I love that you have arrived to this version of Heart. They are a powerhouse. If you enjoyed this sound, please consider checking “Crazy on you” studio version, “Magic man” studio version , and my favorite “Straight On” studio version. ✨

They also bring that West coast, California flavor to what thay do. Their Dad was military guy. They were both born in California. ❤❤❤

Heart was often called a female Led Zeppelin (usually not as a criticism). It was somewhat true; they covered many L.Z. songs, and the Wilson sisters were chosen to perform "Stairway to Heaven" at the now-legendary Kennedy Center Tribute. But they took that prog/metal quality and forged their own sound. "Dreamboat Annie" is an exceptional concept album, musically, lyrically, and in terms of production and recording. It was one of the early rock choices for a Half-Speed Master audiophile release; it remains one of my favorite albums ever. P.S. Roger Fisher (lead guitar) and Michael Derosier (drums) deserve more credit for the masterful, innovative sound of the first Heart incarnation.

Heart played for my senior prom. Ann is the same age as I am. The guitarist Sister, Nancy, was still at a neighboring high school. Led Zeplin II album was only a month old. Heart played whole lotta love from it and No Quarter from the first album. Nancy wrote Barracuda because she was disappointed by a man. She was angary.

We used to blast this song, and only Heart albums, errrr, tapes...on our ghetto blaster...errr, boom box...on the school bus on the wau to middle school, err...Junior High School. We were only allowed Heart albums because the bus driver loved them and feared much of the other music we may have put on. Like very early Metallica, Judas Priest and earliest Motley Crue 😂

When I was in high school my best friend learned how to play this song on the guitar. He was so talented and recently passed away. This song always makes me think of the first time he played it. Please do the live version on “Crazy on You” next. “These Dreams,” is another 80’s song but featuring Nancy on vocals.

For those of us old enough to remember PS2 and Guitar Hero, this was a song i fell in love with on that game!

This is definitely my hands down favorite of theirs. Another one that you'll like a lot is "Magic Man". Great reaction!

One of several bands I've seen more times than I can count in concert. I can attest that they are the real deal. You should also check out the video of them performing Crazy on you. It starts with an acoustic guitar solo by Nancy.

Another fabulous reaction!! Keep the Hearts coming!!

My three favorite female singers in chronological order, i.e. the order in which I first heard them, are Linda Ronstadt, Ann Wilson and Angelina Jordan.

Ann's three octave range is legendary. Karen Carpenter was another female lead singer that had that type of range and pitch perfect voice in the easy listening category.

Love this song. Thanks for your reaction. Your kitty is cute.

She is soooo cool!!!

Everytime I see that drummer I need oxygen the man was putting in work!

The 70's vibe was the best ever! They rocked it back then! Take a listen to their first album 'Dreamboat Annie', I think you'll love it!

This was my 1st Heart song I heard on the radio as a kid. I thought it was heaviest song ever (I hadn’t found Sabbath yet). They had a great rabbit hole. Straight On, Magic Man & Crazy On You are next 3 songs