The Talented Wilson Sisters of Heart
Heart is a combination hard rock and folk music band that found success in the mid 1970s when sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson joined the group.
Their hits continued strong until the mid 1980s. This band is my all-time favorite band of that era. Strong women role models, the Wilson sisters are the most respected and talented women in rock history.
Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson showed the world that women can rock just as good as any man band. Heart stormed the charts in the 1970s with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Straight On," "Even It Up," "Kick It Out," and the list goes on. They continued topping the charts in the '80s with hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "What About Love," "If Looks Could Kill," and "Never." During their extraordinary 35-year career, Heart has sold more than 30 million records, and had 21 top 40 hits. The Wilson sisters are the only constant members of the original group.
Starting in July 2009, Heart will be special guests on 15 dates of Journey's summer arena tour. They will be playing at a number of venues, including Louisville's Freedom Hall,Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Sovereign Center, Reno Events Center, and Taco Bell Arena.[citation needed] Heart will also be headlining a series of shows when The Bangles will be opening for them.
Heart (the band)
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Debut Album Dreamboat Annie
Success of Heart in the 70s

Dreamboat Annie is the debut album of Heart, released in 1976. Producer Mike Flicker of Mushroom Records, a newly formed Canadian label, helped the group to polish their sound. After a big hit in Canada, Mushroom Records formed a U.S. division and released Dreamboat Annie in the Seattle area. This is where the sisters went to high school after moving around as military family.
Track listing of Dreamboat Annie
All songs written by Ann Wilson & Nancy Wilson except as noted:
1. "Magic Man" - 5:28
2. "Dreamboat Annie (Fantasy Child)" - 1:10
3. "Crazy on You" - 4:53
4. "Soul of the Sea" - 6:33
5. "Dreamboat Annie" - 2:02
6. "White Lightning & Wine" - 3:53
7. "(Love Me Like Music) I'll Be Your Song" - 3:20
8. "Sing Child" (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Steve Fossen, Roger Fisher) - 4:55
9. "How Deep It Goes" (A. Wilson) - 3:49
10. "Dreamboat Annie (Reprise)" - 3:50
Out of the songs, "Crazy on You", "Magic Man" and "Dreamboat Annie" released in 1976 were the highest released singles.
Personnel album credits:
* Ann Wilson - lead & background vocals, flute, acoustic guitar on track 9, violin
* Nancy Wilson - guitar, 12 string guitar & background vocals, piano
* Roger Fisher - guitars
* Howard Leese - guitars, keyboards, percussion & background vocals
* Michael DeRosier - drums on tracks 6 and 8
* Steve Fossen - bass
* Dave Wilson- drums on track 1
* Kat Hendrikse- drums on tracks 3, 4, 5, 7 & 10
* Duris Maxwell- drums on track 9
* Brian Newcombe- bass on track 9
* Ray Ayotte- percussion
* Rob Deans- keyboards
* Geoff Foubert- banjo & background vocals
* Mike Flicker- timpani
* Tessie Bensussen- background vocals
* Jim Hill- background vocals
* Patrick Collins- mastering
* Rofl Henneman- engineering
Success of Heart in the 70s

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Ann and Nancy Wilson, Rolling Stone no. 244, July 1977 at AllPosters.com
In 1977 Heart's record label, fueled rumors that Ann and Nancy were lesbian lovers by running a full-page ad in Rolling Stone, a United States-based magazine.
Showing the sisters bare-shouldered and suggestively captioned "It was only our first time". When a reporter suggested, backstage after a live appearance, that the sisters were sex partners, Ann returned to her hotel room and began writing the lyrics to "Barracuda" to relieve her frustration. The song became one of Heart's biggest hits (#11, 1977).
Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart at a Glance
Heart is a rock band whose founding members came from Seattle, Washington, USA in the early 1970s.Kelly, Maura Interview with Nancy Wilson, The Believer, August 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-01.Bergman, Julie Guitar Queen of Heart, cover story, Acoustic Guitar, September 1999, No. 81.Wilson, Ann. Dreamboat Annie Live, DVD interview 2007.Fisher, Roger. Solo acoustic show, Q&A. 2007 It was a really magical relationship, it was uncanny. Living up in Vancouver BC for 5 years, putting Heart together up there.Fisher, Roger. Interview 2008.Loder, Kurt. Making Music to the Northern Lights, Circus Magazine. November 1977. Roger Fisher on brother Mike Fisher: Then he moved to Canada, we got Ann, she met my brother, they fell in love, and so we moved up to Canada too, and put the band together up there about six years ago.Little Queen tour program: In 1972, the core of Heart came together in Vancouver, B.C.Little Queen tour program: In 1974, two years after Roger, Steve and Ann had moved to Vancouver, Nancy left school and joined them.The Second Ending. A KWSU-TV, Pullman, WA, television show first broadcast on April 9, 1976. Ann Wilson speaks from the stage and says "We only have time for one more I think, so were gonna do a song that, um, was our first single up in Canada. Oh by the way, we're from Canada. We're from Vancouver BC, in case you haven't heard this yet. We're just starting to ooze down across the border now you see". Going through several lineup changes, the only constant members of the group are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson.Although Ann & Nancy are the only constant members, Howard Leese played guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and provided backing vocals for 22 years from 1975 to 1997. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music. After diminishing in popularity by the mid-1980s, the band created a major Category: wiktionary - :comeback|comeback in 1985, experiencing further success with their power ballads throughout the rest of the decade. By the mid-1990s, Heart left their 1980s sound and went back to their hard rock roots which they continue to play today. They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide.To quote http://www.heart-music.com/bio/bio.asp, they have "to date, yielded sales of well over 30 million albums with more than 20 Top-40 hits and live shows that sell out stadiums whenever and wherever perform".
Heart was ranked #57 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock".
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Top Songs of Heart in the 80s

Top Heart Songs of the '80s:
1. "If Looks Could Kill" 1985
2. "What About Love?" 1985
3. "Never" 1985
4. "Nothin' At All" 1985
5. "These Dreams" 1985
6. "Who Will You Run To" 1987
7. "Alone" 1987
These Dreams and MTV
The 70s and 80s were the best time for rock music. MTV videos began in America on August 1, 1981 airing rock music videos 24 hours a day seven days a week. There you would see bands with long flowing curly hair from both sexes. Many artists had wild perms to give it that extra fullness. MTV had the immediate interest of 16-24 year old group. Video TV was responsible for the success of a number of groups, giving them a face and showcasing their music. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs (video jockeys). The 80s were a time for some amazing creative music videos. Several of these told a story along with the music.
Since then, these videos have moved to VH1 classics.
My favorite Heart video and song is "These Dreams", released in 1985. Though the Wilson sisters wrote most of their songs, "These Dreams" was written by Bernie Taupin and Martin Page. Initially intended for Stevie Nicks. But she wasn't accepting outside material at the time. It is the only song that Nancy Wilson is the lead singer.
This song was dedicated (on the album) to Sharon Hess, a good friend of Nancy Wilson's who died of Leukemia. Sharon's sister, Shannon Hess-Terlop, shares the story:
"Sharon was a fan who had a custom, hand made blue acoustic guitar made for Nancy. It was her dying wish to meet Nancy, and give it to her. She did get her wish, and was able to spend several days in the recording studio with the band while they were working on this album. She died 4 weeks later, on Nancy's birthday".
Nancy Wilson had a nasty cold when she recorded her vocals. The producer liked the raspy sound in her voice, so they kept it.
Heart - These Dreams (1985)
From their 1985 self titled album the video for "These Dreams" Spare a little candle, save some light for me. Figures Up ahead moving in the trees. White skin in linen, Perfume on my wrist, and the full moon that hangs over These dreams in the mist. CHORUS These dreams go on when I close my eyes. Every second Of the night, I live another life. These dreams that Sleep when it's cold outside, every moment I'm awake, The further I'm away. Is it cloak and dagger, could it be Spring or Fall? I Walk without a cut through a stained-glass wall. Weaker in my eyesight, a candle in my grip, and words That have no form are falling from my lips. CHORUS These dreams go on when I close my eyes. Every second Of the night, I live another life. These dreams that Sleep when it's cold outside, every moment I'm awake, The further I'm away. BRIDGE There's something out there I can't resist. I need to Hide away from the pain. There's something out there I can't resist. The sweetest song is silence that I've ever heard. Funny how your feet in dreams never touch the Earth. In a wood full of princes, freedom is a kiss. But the Prince hides his face from dreams in the mist. CHORUS These dreams go on when I close my eyes. Every second Of the night, I live another life. These dreams that Sleep when it's cold outside, every moment I'm awake, The further I'm away. CHORUS These dreams go on when I close my eyes. Every second Of the night, I live another life. These dreams that Sleep when it's cold outside, every moment I'm awake, The further I'm away.
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RocketMoms Session 3 - Assignment #3

For this assignment, the RocketMoms are stepping back in time! This week is to write about my favorite decade! My favorite expands from the 70s and 80s. When music was music.
I chose the group Heart, when they were at their peak, though both Ann and Nancy Wilson are still going strong. Presently, Ann has a new CD of 2009, "Hope & Glory". Heart is also touring with the "HUMAN 2009 TOUR". Check here for Tour dates in 2009.
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- JoyfulPamela JoyfulPamela Oct 16, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
- I saw Heart perform for the first time last month. I thought they sounded fantastic! Thanks for the lens.
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- momto4 momto4 Sep 14, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
- Great lens full of great music!
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- KarateKatGraphics KarateKatGraphics Sep 2, 2009 @ 10:44 am
- You know, I'm not always a fan of music on lenses, but this one definitely works! These are a coupla trailblazers for women in rock, and I love that RS cover! 5*
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- bdkz bdkz Sep 1, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
- One of my all time favorite groups!
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- clouda9 clouda9 Sep 1, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
- Super lens Sandy! They were definitely one of my fave bands.
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Sep 1, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
- This is a great lens! I enjoyed the music too
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Sep 1, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
- Love Heart! I did not know they were sisters. My husband has their music on his computer and we listen to it often.
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- You did a great job in highlighting this band. They were great!
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