Heart’s Best

Heart (led by Ann and Nancy Wilson) had two iterations. The first came in the mid-70’s when they jumped on one of the major Rock trends – blending acoustic and electric instruments. After a successful run the band faded. But they returned in the early ’80’s with new band members and were in heavy rotation on MTV.

#10. Little Queen

 It was released as the second single from the band’s second album, “Little Queen,” in 1977.

#9. Magic Man

Composed by Ann and Nancy Wilson, the song is sung from the viewpoint of a young girl who is being seduced by an older man (referred to as a ‘Magic Man’).

#8. There’s A Girl

Composed by Holly Knight and Nancy Wilson, the song was the third single from Heart’s ninth studio album, “Bad Animals.” 

#7. These Dreams

It was the band’s first song to top the Billboard Hot 100.

#6. Straight On

The first single from the band’s 1978 album “Dog & Butterfly” was co-written by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Sue Ennis.  

#5. Who Will You Run To

Composed by Diane Warren, the song from Heart’s ninth studio album, “Bad Animals, became the band’s eighth U.S. Top 10 single, peaking at #7.

#4. Alone

The first single from “Bad Animals” has Tom Kelly, the song’s coauthor and an experienced session singer, providing the high harmony parts.

#3. Kick It Out

The third and final single from the band’s second album ‘Little: Queen” was not a major pop hit but trafe pub Cash Box wrote that the song benefited from “the energetic vocals of sassy Ann Wilson.”

#2. Barracuda

The song resulted from Heart’s anger towards Mushroom Records, who as a publicity stunt released a made-up story of an incestuous affair involving Ann and her sister Nancy.  The Wilson sisters were infuriated.

#1. Crazy On You

The band’s debut single in the U,S. is considered one of Heart’s signature songs and is one of the most played tracks on Classic Rock radio stations.

Heart Does Led Zeppelin

Stairway To Heaven (Kennedy Center Honors – Led Zeppelin)

“It was really one of those life moments that you’re never gonna forget,” offered Nancy Wilson, “Just like, ‘Okay, I was part of that, and that was really cool.

Rock And Roll

Led Zeppelin’s original version arrived in 1971. Heart issued their live version in 1980.

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