That was absolutely stunning. This was like 1.5 times faster than the original and she was STILL spotless. Amazing performance! As if the song wasn't hard enough to sing already! Ann NAILED it.
Ann Wilson is a tremendously talented beautiful women. Her voice is the 8th wonder of the world. She can wail, she can be tender, she can be strong, she can hit more notes than most 'divas' can dream of. TALENT is what matters and she's got plenty of it.
OMG!!!.. I LOVE this song, and for those that want to point out Ann's weight, I want to say that I know it took a LOT of guts to go out there night after night after gaining that weight and performing.. that woman STILL has an awesome voice and is in my opinion one of the BEST female performers of all time. Sure she looked hot when she was skinny, but she STILL looks hot now. look PAST the weight.
I saw this tour twice. Once in Toronto and once in Hamilton. During one of the shows, Howard Leese was divebombing like nuts right before the intro, then he let the feedback go for a few seconds after bringing the bar back up to normal position, then the intro to the song - sounded cool!
She sings just as GREAT as she did back then no matter what she looks like. Because it is not what you look like as a performer, it is how well you Sing and entertain. SHE FUCKIN ROCKS!!!!!!!!
They are both wonderl but OMFG Ann is the best!!!!!! Her voice just keeps on going. Why these women are'nt in the Rock & Roll hall of fame is totally beyond me. If anyone can answer my question I would appreciate it.
I say who cares about the R&RHOF! Ann and Nancy Wilson are both incredible. Ann is one of the finest vocalists in R&R history, and Nancy can simply rip up the guitar. They put many other musicians to shame. Seeing them live was always an honor and pleasure. If you get the chance, go see them!
Some people seriously have nothing better going on in their lives that they have to trash talk others. Ann and Nancy are both gorgeous and can sing/play like angels.
She is only 40 in this video, so she could still be a beauty in this video, but too bad she eat too much chocolate and looks totally different than before. By the way, when did she got fat?
so what if she gained weight?? ann has the best female voice of rock and i love her for that!!!! this is a fastest version of "barracuda" and i must say that i like this one a loT!!!! Heart ForEvEr!!!!!!!!!!
i don't know why, but it's a shame when you look at concert just 13 years b4 she was thin like paris hilton and now she looks more like roseanne bar. but her voice has remained the same and that's what's it about in the end
Here's some info from Heart's autobiography from 2012 P.J. she revealed her past struggles with cocaine and alcoholism and has stated that she has been sober since 2009.
She quit drinking in 2009 after almost having liver failure. She was a wine alcoholic, fully functional, but drank it every day. She and Stevie Nicks both gained tons of weight after stopping cocaine, for some reason it seems to have that effect with women. I know part of the withdrawal from it for anyone is a voracious appetite with very little energy, so I'm sure that had something to do with it. I wish Ann could have controlled her weight a little better, she for a period of years in the 90s looked nothing like herself it got so bad. But she's healthy now and looks great. I can't imagine many things worse than being a public figure who was once a sex symbol having a weight struggle like that. People are so effing mean and for some reason our culture loves to see people at the top of their game fall. I've never understood it.
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! ANN IS BY FAR THE BEST FEMALE ROCK SINGER EVER. I agree with darklady29. 1. Ann Wilson 2. Janis Joplin 3. Pat Benatar three GREATEST!!! Oh and I can't forget...Those who talk shit about Ann's weight gain have no real appreciation for music. If you are more concerned about what the lead singer looks like rather then her voice...you are not a true fan nor are a lover of music.
Yeah, really. Besides, if it was THAT BIG of an issue (Sorry bout the pun) she could always get the same surgery that fixed up Buck Rodgers, after he ate all them space-burgers. Besides, Anne Wilson has more talent in ass-cheek than 3/4's of todays top best 1 hit wonders, and certainly MORE talent and credibility than a basement living internet-surfing you-tube trolls.
I think they meant that the tempo is really sped up here compared to the original. I agree. A lot of bands do that with songs they've played 8 million times just to give it some variety (or get past it on the setlist to their new stuff). Plus this was during the height of the speed metal era. Still, Heart rules.
This is way sped up from the original with Roger fisher on guitar. Ann couldn't hit those high notes quite the same cause of all the marshmellows and donuts. This just sounds like a soulless mishmash of noise compared to the 70's version.
samdathi.. why did you even bother to comment on this video.. go on and chech the new song of Beyonce, to check out her amps and trained ass.. Or you could watch, directly, a playmate contest.. there will be no "annoying" music also.. just flesh..
Yeah, Ann developed a weight problem and then the record companies pressured her to lose it fast and she told them to screw off and they parted ways. She's come back down a bit from this 1990 vid. They did an unplugged tour for a while in the 90's as well.
the only rocker chicks of the day, i envy that...as back then, "No, sorry, u cant be like that", she broke the laws, like me, rebel against the strict parents and the assholes, who stopped us! whos with me!!!
@emmagee1990 I love it too Emma, but you're a little off on your decades. This beauty is from 1977, the decade most great rock songs come from. Don't go stealing my teen years from me! :-0
Faster in this case is not a bad thing. But anyone hear Concrete Blonde's 'Roses Grow'? The studio version is great, but the live version is ruined by how fast they do it. And Ann is HOT!!!
Way too fast! What an abortion of a great song and mucked up by the group that wrote it! Obviously they're bored with playing this number at gigs. Maybe they should drop it from their set?
way to fast, and of course the costumes make them look like a carnivel act. thank god they survived the 80s and 90s, you two(wilson sisters) are so very talented-------YOU ROCK
Since when does weight affect how good of musician you are? Are people so vain and shallow that they can't see past an image? Anyways Heart kicks ass and this video is proof of that.
Amazingly beautiful and with talent, not like whores today that only rely on their body's and their capability to blow powerful men, that's right im talking to you Katy Perry
HOLY CRAP LMFAO LMFAO LMFAOLMFAOLMFAOLMFAOLMFAO oh my god I laughed so hard reading that.. stiill a great song though... but god that comment was mad funny. ur mean XD
I don't know why Ann putting on weight is such a big issue. She can sing, she and Nancy are real artist, unlike some slim body blond called Paris Hilton.
man, you can just never go "Fast" enough, live. love this band, but tempo on this version, sort of just makes it all a blur. you'd think they know better. Ease it "Down" a notch or two folks. Lol
the bottom line is none of us can play guitar like nancy wilson or sing like ann wilson ,,, that is the end of the story .... they are 2 of rock's godesses , trailblazers paving the way for other women
The band may be a testosterone driven crap outfit emulating the heavier regions of metal without much ear for detail and true craftsmanship - in this performance her voice truly soars miles above the band mediocre performance. The original track is all about the right speed and the intricate melodies giving it such a different and beautiful taste. But listen to the crystal clarity of her voice. It flies miles high above the musicail mucus ejected by the mediocre following band.
What a stupid post. The band played it that way on purpose because that was the style in the late 80s/early 90s. Nancy was the one playing the rhythm guitar with the hardest fast part, so are you going to tell us she was low on estrogen? Moron.
Heart was involved in a lawsuit with their first label. I believe they were prohibited from recording right after their smash hits debut. Lessee, can you say STRESS? I bet you know some non-famous person who's gained weight because of stress. It happens. By the time D&B was released, photos, even then, showed a somewhat heavier Ann, but who cares? Celebrate people for who they are, not just what they happen to look like.
Her weight has nothing to do with the fact that she is still one of the best singers on the planet!!!
i mean as you get older your metabolism slows down, so it's the case for her, but she aged gracefully!
That was absolutely stunning. This was like 1.5 times faster than the original and she was STILL spotless. Amazing performance! As if the song wasn't hard enough to sing already! Ann NAILED it.
Ann Wilson is a tremendously talented beautiful women. Her voice is the 8th wonder of the world. She can wail, she can be tender, she can be strong, she can hit more notes than most 'divas' can dream of. TALENT is what matters and she's got plenty of it.
Love this live version! And no doubt about it: she's the best female rock-singer ever!!
One of the best singers ever
She kept that beautiful voice
O my godd! I was gonna say she does look like Roseanne! LOL!!
OMG!!!.. I LOVE this song, and for those that want to point out Ann's weight, I want to say that I know it took a LOT of guts to go out there night after night after gaining that weight and performing.. that woman STILL has an awesome voice and is in my opinion one of the BEST female performers of all time. Sure she looked hot when she was skinny, but she STILL looks hot now. look PAST the weight.
Well said and ageee 💯
❤ is 🔥
Omg, this performance is amazing! Nancy and Howard were awesome at the end! Ann was great through the whole thing!
reminds me of roseane barr.
BUt i still love em to death
Says the guy who doesn't show his face, lol. She's a millionaire and rock royalty so I doubt she knows or cares anything about you.
I saw this tour twice. Once in Toronto and once in Hamilton. During one of the shows, Howard Leese was divebombing like nuts right before the intro, then he let the feedback go for a few seconds after bringing the bar back up to normal position, then the intro to the song - sounded cool!
The '78 Cal jam 2 show is Anne's finest on film.
She sings just as GREAT as she did back then no matter what she looks like. Because it is not what you look like as a performer, it is how well you Sing and entertain. SHE FUCKIN ROCKS!!!!!!!!
They are both wonderl but OMFG Ann is the best!!!!!! Her voice just keeps on going.
Why these women are'nt in the Rock & Roll hall of fame is totally beyond me.
If anyone can answer my question I would appreciate it.
I've been looking for more vids from this tour. Thank you so much. Please do that. They are still amazing. Heartfan4Evever
I say who cares about the R&RHOF! Ann and Nancy Wilson are both incredible. Ann is one of the finest vocalists in R&R history, and Nancy can simply rip up the guitar. They put many other musicians to shame. Seeing them live was always an honor and pleasure. If you get the chance, go see them!
This version is great!!! Ann´s voice is so beautiful
I met her in person last year. Although she is much bigger than she was in the 70's, she is still a beautiful lady, most of all, a woman with class.
..... possibly the best voice ever. Truly an inspiration.
Some people seriously have nothing better going on in their lives that they have to trash talk others. Ann and Nancy are both gorgeous and can sing/play like angels.
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ANN WILSON GIVES ME THE FREAKING CHILLS! SHE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING!
cuando arranca esa guitarra,uno empieza a mover la cabeza que bestial cancion y las voces de las hermanas me encantan!
Lol is Howard Leese on steroids or something?
Wow. This band does not get enough credit for how badass they actually are.
I love the connection between Nancy and the other guitarist!
They do awesome stuff!
That’s Howard Leese 😊
Ann Wilson-Queen of Rock!!!
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She is only 40 in this video, so she could still be a beauty in this video, but too bad she eat too much chocolate and looks totally different than before. By the way, when did she got fat?
Fucking LOOOOOOOOVE this version!!!
I didn't know the guy from The Cure sang for Heart~!
What is The Cure?
Who the fuck cares what she looks like, she sings the SHIT out of this song, and no one can deny deny that.
lol
so what if she gained weight??
ann has the best female voice of rock and i love her for that!!!!
this is a fastest version of "barracuda" and i must say that i like this one a loT!!!!
Heart ForEvEr!!!!!!!!!!
i don't know why, but it's a shame when you look at concert just 13 years b4 she was thin like paris hilton and now she looks more like roseanne bar. but her voice has remained the same and that's what's it about in the end
Ann has a great voice.
I missed Heart's gig in Dublin....
2009 summer maybe!?
;-)
Ann quit coke sometime after Bad Animals but before Brigade, so she wouldn't have been high on coke here. But she continue drinking.
Here's some info from Heart's autobiography from 2012 P.J. she revealed her past struggles with cocaine and alcoholism and has stated that she has been sober since 2009.
Also she never ever went on stage high.
She quit drinking in 2009 after almost having liver failure. She was a wine alcoholic, fully functional, but drank it every day. She and Stevie Nicks both gained tons of weight after stopping cocaine, for some reason it seems to have that effect with women. I know part of the withdrawal from it for anyone is a voracious appetite with very little energy, so I'm sure that had something to do with it. I wish Ann could have controlled her weight a little better, she for a period of years in the 90s looked nothing like herself it got so bad. But she's healthy now and looks great. I can't imagine many things worse than being a public figure who was once a sex symbol having a weight struggle like that. People are so effing mean and for some reason our culture loves to see people at the top of their game fall. I've never understood it.
true
Play this to fergie when she destroys this song... This is what real rock singing sounds like!!!!
(and mic technique)
yea it is way to fast it sounds kinda ridiculous, she can barely keep up with the band the way they're playing it..
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! ANN IS BY FAR THE BEST FEMALE ROCK SINGER EVER. I agree with darklady29.
1. Ann Wilson
2. Janis Joplin
3. Pat Benatar
three GREATEST!!!
Oh and I can't forget...Those who talk shit about Ann's weight gain have no real appreciation for music. If you are more concerned about what the lead singer looks like rather then her voice...you are not a true fan nor are a lover of music.
@TheRisingforce2000 Jenny called and said she is retiring, this one even her cant help out.
Glorious!!!!!!! Best live version I've heard. They killed it in all the best ways.
Yeah, really. Besides, if it was THAT BIG of an issue (Sorry bout the pun) she could always get the same surgery that fixed up Buck Rodgers, after he ate all them space-burgers. Besides, Anne Wilson has more talent in ass-cheek than 3/4's of todays top best 1 hit wonders, and certainly MORE talent and credibility than a basement living internet-surfing you-tube trolls.
I think they meant that the tempo is really sped up here compared to the original. I agree. A lot of bands do that with songs they've played 8 million times just to give it some variety (or get past it on the setlist to their new stuff). Plus this was during the height of the speed metal era. Still, Heart rules.
@hankklink Uh-huh. You were in the band. Right. Pull the other one, it's got bells on it.
This is way sped up from the original with Roger fisher on guitar. Ann couldn't hit those high notes quite the same cause of all the marshmellows and donuts. This just sounds like a soulless mishmash of noise compared to the 70's version.
samdathi.. why did you even bother to comment on this video..
go on and chech the new song of Beyonce, to check out her amps and trained ass..
Or you could watch, directly, a playmate contest..
there will be no "annoying" music also..
just flesh..
Yeah, Ann developed a weight problem and then the record companies pressured her to lose it fast and she told them to screw off and they parted ways. She's come back down a bit from this 1990 vid. They did an unplugged tour for a while in the 90's as well.
This is a things i wanna from a Motley Crue. Style 80s intense as dark coffee rock music. And style. u know.
the only rocker chicks of the day, i envy that...as back then, "No, sorry, u cant be like that", she broke the laws, like me, rebel against the strict parents and the assholes, who stopped us! whos with me!!!
@emmagee1990 I love it too Emma, but you're a little off on your decades. This beauty is from 1977, the decade most great rock songs come from. Don't go stealing my teen years from me! :-0
Faster in this case is not a bad thing. But anyone hear Concrete Blonde's 'Roses Grow'? The studio version is great, but the live version is ruined by how fast they do it.
And Ann is HOT!!!
Way too fast! What an abortion of a great song and mucked up by the group that wrote it!
Obviously they're bored with playing this number at gigs. Maybe they should drop it from their set?
way to fast, and of course the costumes make them look like a carnivel act. thank god they survived the 80s and 90s, you two(wilson sisters) are so very talented-------YOU ROCK
Since when does weight affect how good of musician you are? Are people so vain and shallow that they can't see past an image? Anyways Heart kicks ass and this video is proof of that.
Amazingly beautiful and with talent, not like whores today that only rely on their body's and their capability to blow powerful men, that's right im talking to you Katy Perry
HOLY CRAP LMFAO LMFAO LMFAOLMFAOLMFAOLMFAOLMFAO
oh my god I laughed so hard reading that.. stiill a great song though... but god that comment was mad funny. ur mean XD
@MaskedMan66 It is irrelevant if you can't see the point. However there is one.
Classic!!! Heart still rocks!
If you look close, even in the '70 Ann wasn't near as slender as Nancy. But so what, Ann has a voice to compare with ANY RnR singer - male or female.
I don't know why Ann putting on weight is such a big issue. She can sing, she and Nancy are real artist, unlike some slim body blond called Paris Hilton.
All the musical Easter eggs they’re dropping on this performance!!! What a treat!
first of all heart is unreplaceble and if they where still young they would kick all those little goody girls asses.
All you guys thinking your being witty with the "fat" thing need to get some new material or a life. Take your pick.
howard leese was the other guitarist. he was with the band from early on in the 70's through the early to mid 90's.
A woman handling the guitar as a man would is way more sexier!!!! You should be mad about that! hahaha
Wow, all that voice and all you can talk about is her body. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
What happened to her??? She was so pretty back in the 70s and her group with their nice smooth hair
It almost looks like Nancy is pole dancing in the beginning of this video...not that is a bad thin
Ann looks like she ate a barracuda lol
That first close-up of the singer is almost scary. Yikes.
man, you can just never go "Fast" enough, live.
love this band, but tempo on this version, sort of just makes it all a blur. you'd think they know better. Ease it "Down" a notch or two folks. Lol
Why? If the guitar player can play it that fast why should they have to slow it down? It sounds great.
Barracuda borrowed heavily from another gallop tune from Zeppelin's "Achilles Last Stand".
YES!!! I AGREE!! ANNE WILSON ROCKS!
I like this faster version as well.
The lead singer got fat, but she can still rock!
the bottom line is none of us can play guitar like nancy wilson or sing like ann wilson ,,, that is the end of the story .... they are 2 of rock's godesses , trailblazers paving the way for other women
@emmagee1990 Look for dubstep, even better look for your favorite songs dubstepped
Heart has always kicked ass......except their hair during the 80s into the 90s lol
Seriously man... they must be lacing her microphone with lard at every concert...
@skunizzi damn...i was just thinking that!!..shit.
you would think they rated a better lead guitarist. (that dork at the beginning)
it's about the song not about how she looks like.
Who are those dudes playing with e'm-Poison? I'm selling my pointy guitars.
@BraveBoySnapper Musicians word is:you can play too fast,but dont too slow.
@runningoil That's supposed to be a compliment?
@mrcatweazle1 Catweazle?? You know that show?
who gives a shit about what she may or ay not look like! SHES THE SHIT!
FUCK YES!!! Classic! I grew up on this. Did I mention...FUCK YESSS!??!?!
Roseanne yes. Look's like Roseanne of course
looks like hes takin a leak in the beginning
That's Anne? I thought it was Gene Simmons.
she has a very strong voice. I think I like the 1977 version better
That's debatable, lol.
is this the metal version? I found the other one kind of psychedelic
It's a metal song, they just played it really fast on this tour.
Yes too fast but good
@contact1araya Then call me Moby-Dick!
The band may be a testosterone driven crap outfit emulating the heavier regions of metal without much ear for detail and true craftsmanship - in this performance her voice truly soars miles above the band mediocre performance. The original track is all about the right speed and the intricate melodies giving it such a different and beautiful taste.
But listen to the crystal clarity of her voice. It flies miles high above the musicail mucus ejected by the mediocre following band.
What a stupid post. The band played it that way on purpose because that was the style in the late 80s/early 90s. Nancy was the one playing the rhythm guitar with the hardest fast part, so are you going to tell us she was low on estrogen? Moron.
Heart was involved in a lawsuit with their first label. I believe they were prohibited from recording right after their smash hits debut. Lessee, can you say STRESS? I bet you know some non-famous person who's gained weight because of stress. It happens. By the time D&B was released, photos, even then, showed a somewhat heavier Ann, but who cares? Celebrate people for who they are, not just what they happen to look like.
Maybe if Ann had gained the weight 10 years earlier your post would sound less moronic.
she used to look hot back in the day
its not even her singing its a cover
blond guitarplayer is pretty skilled
Let's just say her former self is a shadow of her now... :-P
god look what america's fast food is doing to people, jesus.