Ann Wilson Media Blitz!

New postcards are out for the promotion of Ann Wilson's album Hope & Glory. Shore Fire has also released the following:

Ann Wilson Taps "Immigrant Song" As First Single On Her Debut Solo Effort 'Hope & Glory"

"My love of Led Zeppelin is very much a matter of public record," says legendary vocalist Ann Wilson, so it's no surprise that she pays homage to the classic rock band on her first single from her solo debut 'Hope Glory' (Sept. 11th, ZOË/Rounder Records). Wilson, one of the few artists that can match the arresting talents of Robert Plant, puts a twist on the hard-hitting anthem "Immigrant Song".

Wilson explains, "(Producer) Ben Mink said, 'Why don't we just start you out like Yma Sumac and take the song way, way North African?' Our version starts a little like a little dot on the horizon, but by the time it's done you've been overrun by all the barbarians." (link)

Heart fans have already heard Immigrant Song on the following radio stations across the country!

103.5 WIMZ - Knoxville, Tennessee
100.7 The Bay - Baltimore, Maryland
95.5 KLOS - Los Angeles, California
105.5 K-Rock - Syracuse, New York

As I was riding in a car today we heard a Led Zepplin song followed by Barracuda from Heart. The announcer mentioned Ann Wilson's solo album and that the Zepplin tune Immigrant Song would be on it.

Looks like Hope & Glory is getting some airplay!

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Ann talks about Elton John

Ann discussed her duet with Elton John recently. The song Where to Now St. Peter can be heard on Ann's official myspace page.

"I have always loved this Elton John-Bernie Taupin song. I’m a Tumbleweed Connection addict -- that’s my ultimate Elton John album. When we went to Las Vegas to record Elton for the song, he required a chart because he hadn’t really thought much about the song for thirty years. Soon Elton was hearing the song in a different way -- as a much more powerful and angry song. So he put down his piano and his vocal, and I had to go back and record my vocal because he had gone up like four clicks. Elton was so giving and so strong on this version. He got up after doing his “The Red Piano” show the night before, played tennis, took a shower and then reported to duty for me. Thank you Elton."

News from the Official Heart Website, and also can be read at Heartlinker

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Immigrant Song Mp3

Immigrant Song is now available for free download at Shore Fire Media. Download it here.

Thanks to Heartlinker for the info.

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Mountain Winery

Heart has two concerts booked at the Saratoga, CA Mountain Winery, the first showing being on August 1st with the second show on August 27th.

Two artists that will be on Ann Wilson's upcoming solo album will also be performing there this summer. Shawn Colvin and Rufus Wainwright contributed to the Bob Dylan song A Hard Rains a Gonna Fall. The buzz is that this version of the Dylan classic is "brilliant."

Shawn Colvin performed at the Mountain Winery on July 23rd, and Rufus Wainwright will be there along with Sean Lennon on August 4th.

Another little tidbit is that Creedence Clearwater Revisited will be there on August 11th. Ann Wilson does a version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival song Bad Moon Rising on her upcoming solo album. Country music star Gretchen Wilson also appears on this song.

See the complete Mountain Winery concert listing here.

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Heart to Play Konocti Harbor

Konocti Presents will host one of the most legendary, influential bands in rock-and-roll history Friday, July 27 in the Konocti Field Amphitheater. Aerosmith, easily the biggest act to ever hit Lake County's premier entertainment venue, will kick-off a full weekend of nostalgic, industry-shaping rock-and-roll music with Bob Dylan following on Saturday and the goddesses of rock known as Heart, closing out the weekend on Sunday.

"For the most part, it's an experience," Greg Bennett president/general manager/promoter said, adding that the uniqueness of Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, its nightclubs and its outdoor, shore-side amphitheater has an appeal all its own for both the rock star and for those who like to party like one. "Kelseyville is a cool thing for (the artists). They have a chance to relax, play on the lake and not get mobbed by a bunch of people."

"If you're a classic rock fan, it can't get much better than this," Bennett said.

With 30 million albums sold worldwide, Heart is a show many concert-goers look forward to seeing at Konocti every year. During last year's performance the Wilson sisters received a standing ovation coming onto the stage and the crowd remained standing throughout the entire concert.

This year Heart fans will get a little treat. Along with timeless favorites that have survived through generations, Ann Wilson will give a little taste of her upcoming solo debut album. Heart will take the stage on July 29th at 6:45 pm.

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Arizona Republic Interview with Ann

From The Arizona Republic online, 'War, peace occupy Ann Wilson's heart.'

When it comes to women in popular music, none has rocked harder or longer than the core of Heart, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group's visit to Phoenix on Thursday will celebrate all aspects of Heart's career, as well as the first solo album by Ann, 57.

Ann Wilson called Wednesday from her home in the Seattle area.

Question: Why did you wait decades to record your first solo CD?

Answer: I've been pretty involved with Heart all these years. I've never considered doing a solo CD as a career move; I've considered it an artistic move. It took me until now to be artistically ready.

Read the rest of the interview here!

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Rounder Records Pre-Order

Ann Wilson's solo album Hope & Glory will also be available for pre-order through the Rounder Records store. According to the site, when your order contains a pre-ordered item, it will ship the Monday prior to release date (which is September 11th).
Hope & Glory is Ann Wilson's first-ever solo album and includes guest appearances from luminaries Deana Carter, Shawn Colvin, Elton John, Alison Krauss, k.d. lang, Rufus Wainwright, Gretchen Wilson, Nancy Wilson, and Wynonna on a variety of classic covers selected for their insight into important current social issues, including Elton John's "Where to Now St. Peter?," Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song," and Neil Young's "War of Man." Produced by Ben Mink (k.d. lang, Feist).

Go to the Rounder Records Online Store.

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LA County Fair

A new tour date has been added. Heart will be performing at the LA Country Fair on September 8th. This from the Heart management at www.heart-music.com

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More Hope & Glory Information

Zoe records has revealed more information on Ann Wilson's upcoming solo album. Ann Wilson says about here record..."“Just about every single song was a complete thrill for me to sing because at some point I was a kid out there loving them, or a young adult loving them, or in a few cases a grown-up loving them,” Wilson explains. As for the powerful ways the songs on Hope & Glory resonate with current events, Wilson says, “The thing is, I’ve been itching to make some sort of comment about our times, but I didn’t want to do it in a way that was really abrasive and just shouting for the sake of shouting. I wanted to bring people some of the most beautiful poetry from different eras when they were facing a similar predicament and apply it to now.”

Thanks to Heartlinker for first reporting this and you can read that article here.

Also visit Rounder/Zoe records here.

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Little Problems, Little Lies

Little Problems, Little Lies is the only original song penned by Ann Wilson on her upcoming album Hope & Glory. Here is a small sampling of the lyrics, which sound quite dark if you ask me.

"But now I got my orders
That evil lives inside
Hate the sin and kill the sinner
And do it all with pride"

Read the complete lyrics at Shorefire.com
Thanks to Andrea and Heartlinker for first reporting the news!

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Darkness,Darkness

I came across these video clips of Ann singing a brief part of Darkness, Darkness and Good Bye Blue Sky. According to the poster "This is a video of Ann Wilson at a private interview. We just got lucky enough that she did a few songs. It's from a camera phone so the quality blows, but it's a one of a kind!"

Darkness, Darkness
Good Bye Blue Sky

Both of these songs will be on Ann Wilson's upcoming solo album.

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Immigrant Song

This is my favorite new song. I can't stop playing it!
Immigrant Song - Ann Wilson

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Heart Concert for Kids

Heart played the Concert for Kids in Englewood, Colorado on June 8th. The show consisted of Michael McDonald and Heart.

A guitar signed by Ann and Nancy was also auctioned off.
The auction was for two standard wood acoustic guitars that had been signed by Ann and Nancy Wilson and Michael MacDonald. MacDonald's guitar sold for $8000 and Heart's sold for $12,000.

Read on for full review and video clips of this show here.

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Heart and Loverboy

The HIPPO is Proud to welcome Ann and Nancy Wilson (HEART) to the Monterey County Fairgrounds with Loverboy opening the show August 25th. Tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com. ticketmaster outlets or at The Monterey County Fairgrounds box office by calling (831)-372-1000. Tickets for the show are as follows...VIP-$85 - BOX/FLOOR $55 to $65 - GA $39...The gates will open at 4:30p.m. with the show starting at 7:00p.m. The Hippo will have tickets to give away and those details will be up as the date draws near and you can listen to the Hippo the day of the show as Kenny Allen and John-Michael broadcast live and talk to Ann and Nancy Wilson and members of Loverboy. We'll be broadcasting live from noon till 6p.m. Don't wait to get your tickets, starting Thursday March 29th, for this show! Heart and Loverboy is sure to sell out so don't hesitate to get your tickets to this Classic Rock and Roll Event at The Monterey County Fairgrounds August 25th!

Heart and Loverboy is a David Drew Productions Event!

From The Hippo Classic Rock radio station 104.3 FM

The Monterey Herald

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Radio Raves

Heart management has posted some reactions from radio stations that have heard Immigrant Song.

A few of the reviews said...

KPOI 63 Hawaii
Will go in as soon as you're ready. Like it. Played once. Got a request for it.

WIMZ 71 Knoxville, TN
Ann Wilson is one of the greatest rock n' roll vocalists of all time! This tune sounds great

Thanks to Heartlinker for first breaking this news. See his report here.

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Album Cover Revealed

The album cover for Hope and Glory has been revealed. Visit shorefire.com for additional photos and the official press release.

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Where to Now St. Peter?

The second song that is expected to be released from Ann Wilson's Hope and Glory is Where To St. Peter? with special guest Elton John. It was mentioned before that the two new singles will be sent to different radio station formats.

It did take me quite a few good listens for this song to settle into my brain. Hearing Ann Wilson and Elton John singing together was surreal. The song is supposedly about a soldier. This song is an anthem to all the soldiers fighting right now. Ann must have picked this song with that in mind, and the message is a desperate one. The first part of the song has Ann setting the tone with her somewhat deep bluesy vocals. Out of nowhere Elton jumps in and sings the first chorus with as much passion as I have ever heard him sing. They both take turns singing the chorus and their voices harmonize perfectly. Elton's piano playing is superb and it fits naturally alongside Ann's vocals.

One thing I noticed so far about the tracks off of Hope and Glory, is that it is a mix of styles. It has a definite modern rock sound, with splashes of psychedelia, blues, and rock. Where Immigrant Song was a kick ass song right from the beginning, I think Where to Now St. Peter? will take time to grown on some people, but it also begs to be listened to over and over.

If the rest of this album is as adventurous as these two new songs are, I could easily see a Grammy nomination being mentioned....and maybe even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame which I think is long overdue.

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Two New Songs

Ann Wilson's Myspace page was launched today much to the delight of Heart fans. Along with Ann's new pictures which show that she has aged gracefully and is radiant as ever, two new songs were available for listening. The first song being the new single off of Hope & Glory, Immigrant Song, and the second song Where to Now St. Peter?, a duet with Elton John.

Ann's version of Immigrant Song is a totally magical and modern twist on the Led Zeppelin classic. It really is a must listen. The layering of Ann's vocals over the undulating drum rhythms take you to a place in The Lord of the Rings movie. Ann sings passionatley and with conviction...

"So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins,
For peace and trust can win the day
Despite of all your losing."

If she ever sang words that she meant, I think those are them. The song builds to a crescendo with Ann soaring over tight electric guitar work. The guitarist almost reminded me of Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains. This song is a definite rocker!

I am so entrance by this song right now I will save my Where to Now St. Peter review until the next post. Until then sing along with the lyrics to Immigrant Song.

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Ann Wilson on Myspace!

An album cover and 2 new songs to hear!

THE ONLY PLACE TO HEAR "IMMIGRANT SONG" and "WHERE TO NOW ST. PETER!"

Come join the revolution and be Ann Wilson's friend!


Official Ann Wilson on Myspace

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New Tour Dates

Heart has added a show in Laughlin, Nevada on August 4th at the Aquarius Casino. Another new tour date in Los Angeles County is expected to be announced soon.

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Heart and the Bangles

The Costa Mesa Amphitheater reopens once more with a season heavy on rock names old and new.
And the smart Heart/Bangles bill on July 27 seems like a surefire sell-out, if the Wilson sisters' last packed Pacific performance is any indication. Heart tends to play both its '70s classics and its big '80s hits, sometimes a Zeppelin cover as well – though this time that could be pushed aside to make room for a cut or two from Ann Wilson's coming covers album.

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Cruise for a Cause

According to the Heart website Ann and Nancy will be performing on the Olivia Cruise to benefit breast cancer research.

Along with a promise to deliver on the fight against breast cancer, Olivia is also proud to announce another first with a performance by legendary female group Heart.

"Heart not only represents 30 years of women in the music industry, but also musicians who exemplify a commitment to women of all walks of life. This trip is about raising our voices. We cannot think of any female performers with more powerful and timeless voices than Ann and Nancy Wilson to help kick off this unique experience," said Lisa Henderson General Manager of Olivia.

In a previous blog post it was mentioned that Ann Wilson has also contributed her time to this cause, and she lent her voice to the breastcancer.org celebrity talking dictionary.

For the complete article visit Heart News
For more information on Olivia Cruises visit their site.

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Hope and Glory Promo

Make your own flash movies here!

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Heart Official Website

For the most up to date news on Ann Wilson's solo album Hope & Glory please visit the Official Heart Website at www.heart-music.com . They have a complete discography, photos, and a message board. Join the fan club for special contests and pre-sale concert tickets when available.

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First Single Announced!

This breaking news just in from the Heart management.

The first single off of Ann Wilson's debut solo album Hope & Glory will be Immigrant Song!

Immigrant song is a classic Led Zeppelin tune. According to sources this song has been..." massively reworked, Ann sings her ass off on this." This song..."recounts hardship and desperation."

Management said "There may be another single that goes to another music formatted type station but the early reaction shows radio programmers love this new version from Ann."

An early reviewer had said..."Ann really sings her tail off! (And kicks a** - Immigrant Song - whoa! Many will complain about the lack of the classic Zep rhythm, but it truly does RAWK in a climactic finish! Goosebump city!!!)."

You can pre-order Hope & Glory through Amazon.com, and possibly through the Official Heart Website at www.heart-music.com

Updates coming in as we get them!!

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Alison Krauss

Alison Krauss will be appearing on the song War of Man from the upcoming Ann Wilson solo album Hope & Glory. Both Alison and Ann were at the 4th Annual Women Who Rock Concert To Benefit Breast Cancer in Hollywood, CA in 2003.

Maybe this was the start of their collaboration since both of them support breast cancer awarenesses. They both lent their voices to the breastcancer.org celebrity talking dictionary.

Hear Ann's entries along with a personal introduction by her! Listen here.

You can hear Alison Krauss' entries here and visit her official website here.

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Peter Barker Mixes Heart Music

Peter Barker is a producer, mixer, engineer and musician from L.A. He was recruited by Nancy Wilson herself! Here is what he said on his myspace blog.

"Last week I got a personal call from Nancy Wilson asking if I could help out mixing Heart's recreation of Dreamboat Annie performed live at the Orpheum theater in LA. The show will air on channel 101, Direct TV, Mother Day 2007.

It was great to team up with Craig Bartock and Nancy again in mixing the show. We only had a couple days to work on the show compared to a couple weeks for the Decades Rock Live performance. The stage at the Orpheum is not very large so it made leakage a bit of an issue. That said, I think it came out great and the performance were fantastic including a small string section.

Watch for a fantastic version of the Who's "Love Reign Over Me" during the encore. A great rendition by Ann Wilson and the band. The show will be released on DVD by Shout Factory."

From the Shout! Factory site...

Los Angeles, CA – On April 17, 2007, the iconic rock group Heart took the stage at The Orpheum Theatre in front of a live audience to perform their spectacular debut album Dreamboat Annie in its entirety for the first time, for a DirecTV special. The performance will air Mother’s Day weekend, starting May 11, 2007, and will be released as a live DVD and CD on Shout! Factory in October.

Dreamboat Annie is the first release in Shout! Factory’s new DVD/CD series “Legendary Albums Live™,” which will feature unforgettable bands performing their quintessential albums live, in sequence, and in their entirety. The artists will also perform songs by the musicians they were listening to at the time for inspiration, and give exclusive interviews. “Legendary Albums Live™” is a partnership between Shout! Factory and DirecTV, and the recordings are produced by Shout! Factory-owned Blaze TV. DirecTV will air these memorable performances, and they will subsequently be made available for purchase on DVD and CD through Shout! Factory.

Dreamboat Annie, released in 1976, was the foundation of Heart’s legacy and went on to sell over 3 million copies. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, the creative spark behind Heart, wrote all of the songs on the album, including the hits “Crazy on You” and “Magic Man.” As part of the “Legendary Albums Live™” program, fans of the band will also be treated to rousing renditions of songs by The Who and Led Zeppelin, and an interview with the band in which they will put the album in historical context.

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Jupiters Darling Wallpaper

While hunting for Heart related news on the internet I came across these cool wallpapers that were released during the Jupiters Darling album.

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Hope & Glory is on Amazon.com!

The Ann Wilson solo album Hope & Glory is now listed on Amazon.com for pre-order! It will be released 9/11/2007.

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New Rock Honors Interview

I haven't seen this interview, only parts of it. This must be a press party of some sort before the Vh1 Rock Honors. Ann and Nancy talk about Gretchen performing with Alice in Chains, and also mention Hope and Glory.

Watch it here.










Alice in Chains talks about Heart and Gretchen Wilson here.

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Youtube Videos

Youtube is a virtual treasure trove of Heart videos. They can take forever to sort through so I thought I would put some links to the best of these videos and some Heart video staples. Enjoy!

drumjammusic from the Heart board has a great collection of some Heart rarities set to classic photos. Here are a few of his links, just click on the song title to go to the video.

Born to be Wild, Lets Spend the Night Together, River Wide, Cruel Tears, Heart of Darkness

From the Alive in Seattle DVD
The Witch, Two Faces of Eve, Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters, Sister Wild Rose, Mistral Wind

Heart Live from the Joint
Alone, Barracuda

Heart Live in California 1990
Crazy On You, Call of the Wild, Wild Child

There is so much more that this list could be pages long. So the search for more is up to you!

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Fergie sings Barracuda

Fergie recorded her own version of Barracuda for the Shrek The Third movie released in 2007. It appears on the soundtrack as well.

I came across a concert clip of Fergie singing Barracuda Live which you can watch here . Can't say I am impressed but thats just me.

You can also listen to the studio version here.

Watch the Shrek clip where Barracuda was used here.

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Mike Harvey Show

I originally posted this on the Heart message boards and just thought I would share it here as well.

When I was at work last night, we had the radio show Super Gold with Mike Harvey on. It is pretty much an oldies/classic rock show that is on every week and they play music from the 60's to the early 80's. At work we always have the classic rock station on because they play a lot of Heart . Last night as I was listening Mike Harvey mentioned that Stevie Nicks was on tour and he even gave her website address, the nicksfix.com. They then played a Stevie Nicks song.

After I heard that, I just knew that Heart should be mentioned and Ann's solo album. When I got home I looked up the website and sent them an email telling them about Hope & Glory as well as other info. I hope I hear back from them, because that show is National and has thousands if not millions of listeners.

Not even 24 hours after sending them and email, I got a response from Charleen in Marketing and Affiliate Relations. This is the reply that I got...


Hi Ron.... very much appreciate your note about HEART.
I have forwarded your request on to Mike! Thanks again!

Charleen

CHARLEEN FINCH
SuperGold & The Mike Harvey Show
Your Greatest Hits... by Request!
www.themikeharveyshow.com

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Celebrity Theatre

Authentic rock originals Ann and Nancy Wilson of HEART have formed one of the most innovative and enduring musical partnerships of our time. Their creative chemistry yielded sales of well over thirty million albums, with over twenty Top 40 hits such as “Crazy On You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Bebe Le Strange” and “These Dreams.”

Last year, Ann Wilson was named one of HIT PARADER Magazine’s Heavy Metal’s All Time Top 100 Vocalists. Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Rob Halford (Judas Priest) and Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Black Sabbath, Rainbow) were among the listees.

KSLX 100.7 FM

Celebrity Theatre

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The King Biscuit Flower Hour

The nationally-syndicated King Biscuit Flower Hour began broadcasting live rock concerts and artist interviews on FM stations in 1973. The concept of radio rock concerts was a new one in the early '70s, but bands and managers quickly signed on with King Biscuit when they realized that the show was great marketing for tours and record sales.

This show, recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour Radio Concert Series, was performed in Los Angeles in 1977, after Heart had moved from the indie Mushroom records (where they had launched their first successful album, Dreamboat Annie) to Portrait, the record label that helped them bring their music to the masses with the multi-platinum Little Queen.

Ann was dating the band’s manager, Mike Fisher, and Nancy was dating his brother, band guitarist Roger Fisher. Both relationships were falling apart during the tour from which this show was recorded - although after one listen, no one would have known there was anything wrong. The band’s sound is cohesive and the musicality is tight. By the time this show took place, they had already released a number of huge hits that the audience audibly loved hearing.

Opening with the up tempo “Kick It Out,” the band goes through a few of their newer songs before rolling out the hits; but when they do, they come one after another: “Dreamboat Annie,” “Little Queen,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda” and “Crazy On You.” After another album track from this period, “White Lightning and Wine,” they return to the stage for two impressive covers: Led Zeppelin’s classic “Rock & Roll” and a poignant read of the Badfinger/Harry Nilson hit ballad “Without You.”

Hear this rockin' concert!

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Almost Paradise

I mentioned in a previous post that Ann Wilson has done many collaborations in her long career. One of her most well known duets was a song from the 1980's that she did with Mike Reno, lead singer of the rock group Loverboy.

The year was 1984 and Mike Reno was the lead singer of one of the world's hottest hard-rock/pop bands, Loverboy. Ann Wilson was the lead singer of another band of no less stature, Heart. Ironically, they knew one another from playing the club scene in western Canada before either had a recording contract. The movie Footloose gave them the unique opportunity to record a duet together, which would become a major Top Ten Hit, rising to Number 7 on the Billboard Pop charts.

"It was winter of 1984 and I got a phone call from my manager. A tape arrived federal express and they wanted me to listen to it. I didn't even know what it was for, but I listened to it... and said it's a hit song... and you're damn right I want to sing it. I had no idea then that it was for a feature film."

"So my manager says, 'well who do you want to sing it with?' The first words out of my mouth were Ann Wilson. I admired her voice for a long time."

"When I was growing up on Canada's West Coast, I used to come down to Vancouver and Heart was playing all the night clubs. In those days, they used to play Led Zeppelin covers. As it turns out, I came to find out later that they were all up here (in Canada) because their boyfriends were avoiding the draft!"

"Anyway, I fell in love with Ann Wilson's vibe even before her first record came out. So, when I had the opportunity to sing with a female in a duet - which turned out to be this big seller - I wanted Ann Wilson."

"Getting us together turned out to be the next big challenge. Heart was on tour and Loverboy was on tour at the same time. So we met in Chicago in the middle of winter. We were touring and they were too, as I said, but we each had a common day off. We met in the studio. I got there first and the room was set-up with two microphones opposite one another and the music already playing in the headphones. Ann arrived and we stood there together for about an hour singing the song."

"It just melted the whole crew in the booth. There was some magic happening. I had goose bumps doing the song. It was amazing... it only took us an hour and it was one of the nicest and most memorable experiences I've ever had! And the song turned out to be a big seller, too."

from www.rockforever.com
song lyrics

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Naperville Photos and Review

Heartmonger Miss Katie Gurl has posted some pictures on her blog, and she actually got to meet Ann and Nancy! What a lucky girl! Thanks for sharing your story.

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Ann Wilson Guest Appearances

Ann Wilson has been one busy lady this past year. Besides constant touring, television shows and recording her solo album, she has also taken time out to cameo on some other artists' albums.

Ann is no stranger to collaborating with other Rock bands from Seattle, either. In 1992 she sang on the song "Brother" from the Alice in Chains EP Sap, and also on the song "Rooster" from the AIC album Dirt. Both Ann and Nancy have performed with Alice in Chains and a song off of their Jupiters Darling album, Fallen Ones, was about Layne Staley's death and other grunge casualties. After the temporary break up of Alice In chains, Heart recruited their bassist Mike Inez.

In 2001 Ann made a guest appearance on the Treason album Spinning. The song Cold Tears (co-written by Wilson) features Ann singing a duet with lead singer Jason Saunders.

2005 found Ann adding her superlative vocals to jazz artist David Packs' album and title song The Secret of Moving On.

With all of the collaborations in the past, it makes one wonder if Ann's next solo album is going to be like one big hootenanny. Although the album seems to have political if not social undertones, it will be interesting to see how each of these eclectic performers blends with the albums overall vibe. Guest singers like Deana Carter, Rufus Wainwright, and Wynonna have already worked with Heart and the result was magical. Hearing Ann sing with Elton John (or even his piano) and KD Lang is sure to be a real treat.

I guess we will all have to wait until September 11th to hear the final product!

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Born to be Wild

Recently posted on youtube from drumjammusic, this is Heart covering Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild."

Ann totally rocks out on vocals as usual. Such a rarity thanks for sharing!

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Hope & Glory

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Opening Acts

So far two opening acts have been confirmed for two different dates.

According to the Official Heart Website E.G. Daily will open for Heart at Konocti Harbor on July 29th, in Kelseyville, CA

"E.G. Daily" is one of the stars of the Academy award winning film "Happy Feet" , has also appeared in over 40 films including "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", "Valley Girl" and "Devils Rejects", released 4 solo albums, 2 on A&M, had 5 top ten dance hits, 1 #1 dance hit with"Say it Say It" and appeared on over 15 major motion picture soundtrack albums including "Scarface", "The Breakfast Club" and"Better Off Dead". She is also known as the voice of "Tommy Pickles" in "Rugrats", "Buttercup" in the "Powerpuff Girls"
and "Babe" in "Babe: Pig in The City".
Official Web Site - www.egdaily.com


The Bangles Join Heart at the Pacific Amphitheater this July

It's a SoCal sisterfest when the Bangles' Susanna Hoffs and sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson hit the Pacific Amphitheater on Friday, July 27th with Heart's sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson! The Lexus Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheater has become one of the country's premiere summer annual OC Fair, held on the grounds of the Exposition Center. (link)

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River Rock Photos

2006 photos of Heart performing at the River Rock Show Theater in Richmond, BC

Link to Photos

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Fantasy Springs Photos

The rock group Heart performs on stage at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center in Indio on March 16, 2007.

Link to Photos under Top Photo Galleries

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Heart Tour Shirt

New Heart tour shirts ?
(thanks to Heartmonger cheddarhead)

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Monger Ribfest Review

Naperville Ribfest - Tuesday July 3rd, 2007

Ann and Nancy were awesome and looked stunning as always.

"We were front and center, and drove in from Des Moines, Iowa for this show. Arrived at the Ribfest at 11.30 and the gates opened at 12:00 noon. Made our way to the main stage and waited 8 hours for Heart. The 5 hour drive and the wait was worth it all...awesome show!"


This was the set list:

Mistral Wind
Magic Man
Little queen
Straight On
Love Alive
Bebe le Strange
You Wreck Me (Tom Petty cover)
Dog and Butterfly
These Dreams
Alone
Love Reign O'er Me (Who cover)
Barracuda
Crazy on You
Black Dog (Led Zeppelin)
Misty Mountain Hop (Led Zeppelin)

Leave it to Heart fans to drive 5 hours just to wait 8 hours to see them in concert! lol. I am sure it was worth the wait to see our ladies rock!

Thanks to Heartmongers rickheart and audiemonger for the review from the field!

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Heart "storms" Blue Ash

A large event tent at the "Red, White and Blue Ash" celebration was knocked down briefly trapping people inside it Wednesday afternoon.

Stage crews worked through the rain in anticipation of the "Heart" concert. (read more)

A Heart fan gives this brief review from the show...

"Well, despite the weather delay for the show, Heart tore it up last night at the Blue Ash show! Thank God the weather subsided, so they could play! It was the first heart show in the Cincinnati area in years, and both Ann and Nancy were in fine form! They looked incredible too!! It was the first time I'd heard Ann sing "Love Reign O'er Me", and I must say, she really nailed it! Great show, and it was nice to hear it mentioned that they should be in the rock and roll hall of fame by an announcer at the end of the show. How true!!!" ( thanks Cinciheartfreak for the review!)

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Ann Wilson Audio Interview

K-Hits 106.7 interviewed Ann Wilson via phone. Ann discusses the Vh1 rock honors show, her career with Heart, and says the first rock star she had ever met was Rod Stewart!
Download this interview(mp3)
(link to website)

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Daily Herald Interview

Sisters of Rock....Heart Still Brings It.
by Jeff Griffin of the Daily Herald

Ann discusses her solo album in this engaging interview taken over the phone from Canada.

She says that her solo album has "... been a long time coming. It’s been a great learning experience for me figuring out what I’d be by myself. I have no plans to leave Heart, it’s just a side trip, a fun way to vent these other feelings I have."

"Every song on it relates to the human condition right now, there are no love songs. These are refugee songs, they all are magnetized together under the umbrella of social consciousness. It’s definitely a comment album. What better day than a day of such importance to put out an album of great music for the worst of times."

(full interview)
thanks Ms. Tralwind from the Heartboard for the heads up!

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Hope & Glory - September 11, 2007

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Deana Carter and Heart

Deana Carter will be on Ann Wilson's upcoming solo album. Ann and Nancy Wilson both collaborated with Carter on the song "Go Rest High on the Mountain " which was released on the Cracker Barrel "Songs of the Year" CD. The 12 track CD features original recordings by Lonestar, the Wreckers, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Jo Dee Messina and Jypsi plus several duets including Willie Nelson and Jack Ingram, Deana Carter and Heart, and Jamie O’Neal singing with Michael McDonald.

"Go Rest High On That Mountain reminds us that we need to make what we’re doing matter and be grateful for our blessings. I can relate to this song so much because we have all lost someone that we love dearly" -Deana Carter

"Go Rest High on the Mountain is a beautiful song that comes from a very authentic, heartfelt place. The song has so much passion and love. It’s just the type of thing that I really fall for too, so we went straight for it." -Ann Wilson; Heart

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Heart Plays Blue Ash Tonight

"Red, White and Blue Ash" starts at 2 p.m. at the Blue Ash Sports Center...

National band Heart takes the stage at 8:15 p.m.

"It's been about 13 years since they last came," said Barb Griffin, the city's special events coordinator. "We thought they would be a good draw."

The city's celebration concludes after the fireworks, which begin at 10:15 p.m..

"This is the best fireworks show they will see on the Fourth of July," Griffin said.
I can't Imagine a better way to celebrate the 4th of July!

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Heart at Ribfest Photos

"Heart is soooo good - 30 years after I listened to their first album they sound even better to me...."
Some great new tour photos from Heart at Ribfest

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The Daily Herald also has a review of this rockin' show here

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New Concert Footage

Heart sings "Love Alive" Woodstock en Beauce 2007 (sorry the audio isn't the best but this is raw tour footage!)

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More Summerfest Pics and First Album Review

Thank you Heartlinker for more pictures from Summerfest and the first Hope & Glory Album review!

visit here to see complete story!

Thanks also to Heartmonger Cheddarhead for the great pics! (link)

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Summerfest Review

No heart was left broken as Ann and Nancy Wilson took the stage at Summerfest. It was a solid set from a solid band that showed why Heart is the legends they are. (click for full review)

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New Ann Wilson' Photos

Shorefire.com has released some new Ann Wilson photos on their site. Follow this link to read the release and see the pictures. Ann will also be on Rockline Radio on September 12th. (thank you Rob Astor from the Heart Board for the breaking news)

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Niagara Fallsview Concert Review

Concert Review: A mighty Heart at Niagara Fallsview - Wilson sisters remain fresh, relevant with mix of old and new
The Wilson sisters are clearly genuine artists in every sense of the word. One of the most respectable aspects of the duo is their commitment to creating innovative, thoughtful and fresh music. With more than 30 million albums sold and 20 top-40 hits, Heart could have easily lived out the rest of their musical lives touring purely on their past success. (read on...)

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Nancy Wilson Epiphone Interview

This an interview from 2005 that Nancy Wilson did for Epiphone Musical Instruments.

Nancy Wilson grew up in a musical family and began playing instruments including ukulele and piano at an early age....but in the mid 1960's she was struck by the lightning bolt that was The Beatles and knew she had to have a guitar. She almost immediately began to write songs and put bands together, ultimately settling into a collaboration with her sister Ann that became Heart, one of the most successful rock&roll bands ever!

(click for complete interview and pictures)

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Heart Video Interview

This is an interview taken in 2004 from Sidewalks TV. Rock band Heart emerged on the national scene in the late 70’s with the release of such chart-topping singles like “Magic Man,” ‘Crazy On You” and “Barracuda.” Over the years, the band has released a dozen more albums, sold 30 million records, and had twenty-one top 40 hits. In the exclusive interview, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson talk about their careers with Heart and their 2004 CD release, “Jupiter’s Darling.”

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Heart plays Summerfest Tonight

Heart will be playing tonight at the Milwaukee Summerfest. According to the Summerfest site they are celebrating 40 years of "The World's Largest Music Festival. " Heart will be playing tonight, July 2nd at the Miller Light Oasis.

Other acts that will be performing during this festival will be Roger Waters, Jackyl, Buddy Guy, John Mayer with Ben Folds, Randy Travis, Tool, The Black Crowes, Daughtry (from American Idol), Asia (with all 4 original members), Live, Papa Roach, Los Lonely Boys, Peter Frampton and others! The festival is from June 28th - July 8th. With a lineup like this no wonder it is the world's largest music festival. Heart should be right at home among some of these other legendary acts.

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