The recorded version I feel she sings harder. Musically, NOTHING is better than this song!!!! Lex's mouth was open for most of the video. 🤣🤣 I agree the best female rock group!
There are definitely much better live versions than this one too. This is easily the worst performance of the song I've heard live or studio recorded 😅
I've never heard of any studio version to be anything but bland...I don't even like the song in those versions. This one she makes the song live, puts personality into it. Even the band is totally lame in the studio versions, but they are on fire in this live one!
@@joeking6763 I seem to recall that the "magic Man" was their guitar player. Ann loved him, but he not her, and he eventually left the band...too bad, because he was really good
@@raymo6795, actually, the "Magic Man" refers to the guitar player's, "older brother", who at the time had been in a relationship with Ann. The guitar player, himself, was hooked up with Nancy, but later left the band because, Nancy, wasn't really as interested in the relationship, unlike her love-interest for the drummer, whom, Nancy was two-timing with.
@@davidlucio7151 …thanks for clearing that up David, I remember hearing that story many years ago, the memories are vague…there was much weed back then
While she may have a delicate tone, don’t be fooled. Her voice fills up a room. She has a huge voice and range. We saw them a few years back and she still had a huge voice.
My heart broke for Ann Wilson when she felt embarrassed by her weight gain to the point she wouldn’t go on stage. I can’t remember what it was exactly, I want to say it was a thyroid problem of sorts. There were so many great female vocalists in my lifetime, but she was on another level!
The "Magic Man" is Mike Fisher. He was an American who had gone to Canada to avoid being drafted into Vietnam War. He came across the border & went to Ann's concert when she was with Hocus Pocus where they immediately fell in love. After Nancy joined the band in '74 they wrote "Magic Man" & released it in '75. It became their first number one hit! Ann shared: "It’s absolutely my leaving home song. My mother wasn’t all too sure that the best thing for me was to-even though I was already 21, she wasn’t sure that I should be jumping into this full-time sexual cohabitational relationship with somebody in a whole other country. She was calling me, going, ‘What are you up to? C’mon, I don’t know if you should be going this. Come on back! Be careful, give it some thought!’ And I was just like, ‘Nope, nope, I’m gone! I’m in!’ It was love at first sight that lasted for about eight years! But “Magic Man” was definitely written about the spell that I was under and my conversations with my mother about it at the time." "Straight On" next.....
JEN!...I can always count on you to fill in the blanks. I recalled parts of this , but not all...thanks for the info...I could go for some "Straight On"or " Heatless" or "Even it Up"...doesn't matter, its all good
Ann Wilson and her sister Nancy left their native Seattle to follow two brothers that had gone to Canada as members of a band. The song was written for the man that Ann had fallen for. He was her magic man. I saw that band play at a local bar here in western Canada with some friends and we knew then that the Wilson sisters were destined for much greater things. About a year and a half or so later the album Dreamboat Annie came out and raced up the charts.
Michael Fisher was Ann's boyfriend and she wrote this about him. He was the band's manager and is the brother of lead guitarist Roger Fisher who was Nancy's boyfriend.. ROG ROCKS!!
He was running from the Draft (Vietnam War) I recall, I remember them days too. Start of a new decade with so much promise. Ah well, I digress but they were great to have seen a bunch up close. Cheers.
I use to work with Michael&Roger Fishers sister in Seattle in 1978. She took me to a invite only concert at the Trojan Horse and lo and behold out comes the band and it was Heart. Played for 2 hours then drank and talk to everyone. I never asked for autographs just had a friggin blast.
I with you Lex. Heart is an awesome female rock band and definitely the best because Ann Wilson is the greatest female rock singer of all time and her sister Nancy is a really great back up singer and guitarist. They are one of the greats and she’s definitely my favorite female rocker.
Their Father was a Language Arts Teacher in my Junior High when their first Album came out. Everytime there was a study break in his class, he'd play their Album.
Hi guys. enjoy watching your reactions. Magic Man It was written by Nancy and Ann Wilson. The song is about Ann’s relationship with the band’s original guitarist Mike Fisher. During the Vietnam War she followed him to Canada where he wouldn’t get drafted.
Yeah, the only good thing that dirty, draft dodging commie lover was be the manager, and one the guitarist for them. Other than that, pure trash and useless. 3 of my uncles served, volunteered before they were drafted, all 3 came home, my dad would’ve but he was too young, it was ‘officially’ over, no more draft or volunteers by the time he was 17, by just over a year. One of my grandpas was in WWII, korea, and early Vietnam. The other couldn’t, he tried joining in WWII, he had some minor medical issues, but severe enough they wouldn’t take him. He ended up in aviation during WWII, helping to develop and build the aircraft we needed, until aerospace and one of the project leads/QC for manufacturing of one of the companies that made parts for the Apollo missions, his company he ended up at even helped make some of the subsystem for the tomahawk cruise missiles, was his last project before he fully retired, for the second time. The others were army/navy…USMC here, so yeah I give them shit all the time.
"Magic Man" is the one who first made love to the girl in the song. He's the one she fell in crazy, passionate love with because he wooed her and spoke lovely, firey things to her; they got high, they talked about all manner of mysterious things and they made love. That is enough of a reason for this, most probably, teenage girl to call him the Magic Man. "A woman from a child", is how Ann Wilson described it, in the song. He gave her that awakening, if you will.
"Mistral Wind" is probably their most epic song. You'd love it. Lots of other hits to choose from too. And live performances never disappoint. Ann Wilson always nails it. "Barracuda" and "Crazy on You" are two other big hits you would love.
Ann and Nancy are an incredibly talented pair of sisters!! Heart has a LIBRARY FULL OF AWESOME MUSIC!! A very rewarding and enjoyable rabbit hole to go down to explore more of their music.
Lex, your expression is priceless. It's the same look on everyone's face when they hear Ann Wilson for the first time. Her vocals are legendary and unparalleled.
This is why Heart is in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with eternal amazing singing voice of Anne Wilson and amazing guitar riffs from her sister Nancy Wilson
No auto tune y'all, WHAT..😲!!!! Love these two sisters, they made it in their own, ONE AN AWESOME, AND GREAT SINGER, THE OTHER, ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST AROUND BACK THEN!!! Thanks for the awesome uploads you throw out there for us!!! They have many hits!!! ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
Great song. However, the studio version of this one would have been better. When searching for old songs like this, I always include "Hi Fi" or "Remastered" in the search text to get a quality sounding version.
Studio version is better, the musical instruments are more clear and precise , you can notice when a music instrument ends and the other begins, notice at one part of a song it was muzzled did not stand out compared to the studio version
You guys have to listen to the entire Dreamboat Annie album. This is what made me fall in love with Heart way back in 1978 as a 13 year old boy. I still listen to that album all the time.
First heard the album in the fall of 1975. They weren't big yet, but it was coming. The next year, they played s small gig on campus sponsored by KWSU. Unfortunately, I missed it. But my friends from the Seattle area knew of them, the Wilson sisters were from Mercer Island. In fact, their dad was a teacher at the high school there and a couple friends were in his class.
Had never heard this live version, quality artists of that caliber will probably never be seen again, if you compare with the studio version there are some diferences but the actual singing and instrument/music playing is incredible :)
Lex, Usually when you go into the studio, you give the vocals all you got. But when you go out on tour you need to find a way to be able to sing the song every night. Back when Heart was putting these songs out it was record, tour record, tour. Bands from the 70's would do shows 7 nights a week, sometimes for weeks on end. And Brad, the Magic Man is that guy that Ann's mother didn't want her to go out with. But you know young girls, the heart wants what the heart wants. They all love the Bad Boys. 😎☮️
This is a song about a young woman being seduced by a guy who's got all the smooth moves. (Edit: see Jennifer Hurlburt's excellent comment for back story). Lex, your reaction was priceless! In my not-so-humble opinion, Ann Wilson is one of the greatest rock and roll vocalists of all time, regardless of gender. Your honest reaction to her greatness was fabulous!
It is about Mike Fisher, band manager and brother of guitarist Roger Fisher. Ann fell in love with him back then and followed him to Canada when he left the US to dodge the draft for Vietnam.
The song is about Mike Fisher, the band's manager, who Ann was involved with. Nancy was with his brother Roger who was the lead guitarist. It all blew apart.
Ann and Nancy Wilson, were the first women to front a rock band, EVER. They may claim to be a Seattle band, but they were nothing in Seattle. The guys in the band became draft dodgers and headed north to Vancouver BC Canada. Ann followed them and then a year later, Nancy joined the band. Their first album, produced and recorded at Mushroom Records in Vancouver, was Dreamboat Annie. Vancouver fans made the band popular, so in my mind that’s where they’ll always be from. They played at my high school.
I think Fanny may have been before Heart but had nowhere near the success or longevity - mainly because their lead singer quit doing music, if I recall correctly.
These sisters are awesome. Check out them singing Stairway To Heaven at the Kennedy Honors for Led Zeppelin. I wore out their Dog And Butterfly album. They have a lot of great music.
That was a great reaction... Heart were really big in the 70's when they got started, then hit again in the 80's. They've got a very long an illustrious career.
Great song and I love that you guys have a liking for the 70’s! Seems like yesterday in my second year at college playing pool or foosball at the bar and rocking to this song!
You're right, this is a super impressive vocal performance. No in-ear monitors, no modern voice reinforcement systems, no auto-tune. Just a wedge speaker pointed back at the singer for reference. Crazy talent.
Brad, the instrument you were asking about i believe is a Minimoog Synthesizer. But the instrument used in old SiFi movies was a Theremin invented back in 1928 and became the iconic sound for “get ready to be scared” scenes.
Written and 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), much to the chagrin of her mother, who calls and begs the girl to come home. In an interview, Ann Wilson revealed that the "Magic Man" was her then boyfriend, band manager Michael Fisher, and that part of the song was an autobiographical tale of the beginnings of their relationship
Back in the day there were speakers on stage, called monitors, pointing back at the band so they could hear themselves. You would often see the band putting their feet up on them or even standing on them. As Lex points out now they mostly use in ear monitors.
I saw Ann Wilson 5 months ago.. She sang this and she sounds better now almost 50yrs later. "Magic Man" is Mike Fisher the guitarist.. Ann's boyfriend at the time who became their manager. She ran away with him to Canada to escape the Viet Nam draft. This is a true story of her Mother telling her to come home. "Try to understand ..he's a "MAGIC MAN" Mama!" But it's the story of love gets in the way of thinking clearly. As we've all done. Check out Heart's song "Wild Child" For her "delicate" voice "Dog and Butterfly" or "Dreamboat Annie" Ann plays flute beautiful.
You guys are good. This is the music I went to college and through life with, and I've listened to it many, many times. But somehow you almost always manage to notice something about it I'd never caught before. It's like I get to hear the music I love through a slightly different filter that highlights previously unheard nuances. Thanks!
Yeah! definitely give ''If looks could kill'' a shot. Her voice splits the soul in that song. She's on top of her game and can deliver those lyrics with such a level of engagement. Unreal !!!!!
my favorite Heart song. that is s live version there. it’s pretty good. the studio version is beautiful. i think that i’m with Lex - Ann Wilson has the best rock powerhouse female lead.
I think these 2 would love everything about the The Pretenders - Precious, The Wait, Tattooed Love Boys, etc. Chrissy's voice, style, and talent are equally impressive as Ann's...
Anne Wilson is one of the greatest singers in rock n roll history. Loved that. They came out in 1977 when I was in junior high. Thanks for taking me back. Love.
Saying Heart is your favorite female led band makes me so happy. The Wilson sisters vocal/guitar combo is one of the greatest in the rock world. Period.
If you haven't seen Heart do Stairway To Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors, I HIGHLY recommend it. By the end of the song, Robert Plant is in tears. Perhaps the greatest tribute ever recorded. Ann is on a shelf with only a couple other females in Rock. Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benetar and Ann Wilson. The Holy Trinity.
I still remember the first time I heard this song. It was dark outside. I was listening to KMET out of Los Angeles on a transistor radio. Then this came on. Some songs just leave a permanent impression :-)
Such a great song. So authentically female from multiple angles. A great window into the human experience. Growth, temptation, worry, adventure. Timeless.
I love Heart, especially this song and Barracuda, but one thing in the videos that always kind of bugged me was that they often edited the videos to make it seem like Nancy, who only plays rhythm, is playing those guitar solos and killer riffs when it was actually Roger Fisher (until 1979) and then others.
I saw them in my hometown in the Netherlands when they just released their first album "Dreamboat Annie", they were the support act for Nazareth, it wasn't the first time and definitely hasn't been the last time that an opening act owned the stage. No internet, no mobile phones, no islamic invasion, and Rockpalast was just beginning to get HUGE, what a wonderful time to grow up.
The reason for the 70s becoming so full of sound effects was the arrival of compact tour-able synths... in this case one of the first - the distinctive MiniMoog .
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no one will criticize you for liking Ann Wilson over another artist. she's a legend.
Truth.
And so is her sister Nancy.
Ann wilson from 1970's , damn. That girl is unbelievable. Gonna start building a time machine right now.
Agree! Love it!
There are two classes of music. There's Ann Wilson, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, and then everyone else.
Lex's face during 90% of this is the best visual example of someone's mind being blown I've ever seen.
Captivated 100%
Just a shame they seem to have picked hands down the worst recording of this song I have heard as a first impression 😅
@@mnomadvfx "Worst" recording and her jaw is still on the floor the entire time.
Truth.
YEAH, pretty awesome
The dumbfounded look on Lex's face during this is so priceless. We've all had those moments when we first discovered our new favorite band.
I think she realized Brad is a magic man
Lex's face is what EVERYONE'S should look like basking in the absolute gold of Ann's voice.
Ann Wilson will forever be one of the best female singers of all time.
Yes!
She’s up there with all the best singers.
@My Dixie Wrecked I love Allison Kraus. She is one of my favorites as well.
Absolutely 💯
You could take the word female out of that sentence and it still holds up.
The recorded version I feel she sings harder. Musically, NOTHING is better than this song!!!! Lex's mouth was open for most of the video. 🤣🤣 I agree the best female rock group!
Heart ain't really a female Rock group.
Best female rock group ever = Band Maid! Ann Wilson however is undoubtedly one of the best female rock singers of all time.
@@FatTulip. Band Maid? oh puhlease!
@@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 I see your point. I digress.
There are definitely much better live versions than this one too.
This is easily the worst performance of the song I've heard live or studio recorded 😅
Lex nailed it. Ann Wilson is the best female singer in Rock history, imo.
I think in the studio version, she belts it out more, but this is a great live performance. Her voice is legend.
It's hard to sing like that every night on tour. She'd lose her voice.
I've never heard of any studio version to be anything but bland...I don't even like the song in those versions. This one she makes the song live, puts personality into it. Even the band is totally lame in the studio versions, but they are on fire in this live one!
Ann is telling her mother that she’s running away with this guy, because he’s the Magic Man with the magic hands!
Based on her true story!
@@joeking6763 I seem to recall that the "magic Man" was their guitar player. Ann loved him, but he not her, and he eventually left the band...too bad, because he was really good
@@raymo6795, actually, the "Magic Man" refers to the guitar player's, "older brother", who at the time had been in a relationship with Ann. The guitar player, himself, was hooked up with Nancy, but later left the band because, Nancy, wasn't really as interested in the relationship, unlike her love-interest for the drummer, whom, Nancy was two-timing with.
@@davidlucio7151 …thanks for clearing that up David, I remember hearing that story many years ago, the memories are vague…there was much weed back then
I believe she said he had a magic “tongue” rather than hands. 😉
Lex... is... adorable. I love her excitement and energy when reacting!
Me too ... Lex rocks!
She is adorable
She's a gem, love her giggle.
As a side note, I also think Heart is the only band that can do justice to covering Led Zeppelin. Their version of “Battle of Evermore” is chilling.
While she may have a delicate tone, don’t be fooled. Her voice fills up a room. She has a huge voice and range. We saw them a few years back and she still had a huge voice.
She usually sang in head voice and never strained
Her voice make concrete vibrator I think twice in concert
I think early Ann didn’t use as much diaphragm suppprt as maybe the 80s and subsequently. U can hear a difference she just got better as she got older
And just huge in general now 😆
Magic Man = talented lover. "He's got the magic hands..." Mama is worried...
Correct lol
ahah, and those guitar solos are about what, yeah, we know!
Takes us back to the 70’s.... the music was so raw and analog! Love it
This real music being played by real PLAYERS.......That look on Lex's face is golden.
My heart broke for Ann Wilson when she felt embarrassed by her weight gain to the point she wouldn’t go on stage. I can’t remember what it was exactly, I want to say it was a thyroid problem of sorts. There were so many great female vocalists in my lifetime, but she was on another level!
The studio and MTV made her feel bad about her weight.
I've loved Heart since the 80's and I was thrilled to see them kicking ass in the 70's
Anne's voice never changed. I love it. Someone once called her a hard rocking Disney princess
Lex, "Dog And Butterfly"
Her voice sounds like honey tastes.
Studio version first, you're welcome!
Love y'all 💞
great song
Ever since I read your comment, that song has been stuck in my head. All day!!😁
@@tammymartin7017 I've listened to a few versions today after my post. Sheer poetry and beauty 💗
It's so beautiful....
Yes!!!
The "Magic Man" is Mike Fisher. He was an American who had gone to Canada to avoid being drafted into Vietnam War. He came across the border & went to Ann's concert when she was with Hocus Pocus where they immediately fell in love.
After Nancy joined the band in '74 they wrote "Magic Man" & released it in '75. It became their first number one hit!
Ann shared: "It’s absolutely my leaving home song. My mother wasn’t all too sure that the best thing for me was to-even though I was already 21, she wasn’t sure that I should be jumping into this full-time sexual cohabitational relationship with somebody in a whole other country. She was calling me, going, ‘What are you up to? C’mon, I don’t know if you should be going this. Come on back! Be careful, give it some thought!’ And I was just like, ‘Nope, nope, I’m gone! I’m in!’ It was love at first sight that lasted for about eight years! But “Magic Man” was definitely written about the spell that I was under and my conversations with my mother about it at the time."
"Straight On" next.....
JEN!...I can always count on you to fill in the blanks. I recalled parts of this , but not all...thanks for the info...I could go for some "Straight On"or " Heatless" or "Even it Up"...doesn't matter, its all good
Cool thanks I was wondering I always thought she was singing about Jimi Hendrix because he use to call him self a magic man
The guitar riffs are Rodger Fisher not Nancy,
Magic man was also a slang term for a dealer in the 70s.
Hocus Pocus was Heart before Heart. Ann and Nancy Wilson both joined in mid 70s. Rest is history.
Ann Wilson and her sister Nancy left their native Seattle to follow two brothers that had gone to Canada as members of a band. The song was written for the man that Ann had fallen for. He was her magic man. I saw that band play at a local bar here in western Canada with some friends and we knew then that the Wilson sisters were destined for much greater things. About a year and a half or so later the album Dreamboat Annie came out and raced up the charts.
I saw them in the early '70s playing at the Aquarius Tavern in the Seattle area. They did a lot of Led Zep covers then.
Michael Fisher was Ann's boyfriend and she wrote this about him. He was the band's manager and is the brother of lead guitarist Roger Fisher who was Nancy's boyfriend.. ROG ROCKS!!
He was running from the Draft (Vietnam War) I recall, I remember them days too. Start of a new decade with so much promise. Ah well, I digress but they were great to have seen a bunch up close. Cheers.
I use to work with Michael&Roger Fishers sister in Seattle in 1978. She took me to a invite only concert at the Trojan Horse and lo and behold out comes the band and it was Heart. Played for 2 hours then drank and talk to everyone. I never asked for autographs just had a friggin blast.
Saw them in 76 in Kelowna BC when they were touring with April Wine. In my opinion, Heart was better 🇨🇦
I with you Lex. Heart is an awesome female rock band and definitely the best because Ann Wilson is the greatest female rock singer of all time and her sister Nancy is a really great back up singer and guitarist. They are one of the greats and she’s definitely my favorite female rocker.
He's got magic HANDS, mama . . . . . Yeah, this song is about THAT!
😂 Duh Brad!
The Wilson sisters, all time legends no matter who is in the band, they rock out! Try If Looks Could Kill and the original Alone. Enjoy! 🎸
Their Father was a Language Arts Teacher in my Junior High when their first Album came out. Everytime there was a study break in his class, he'd play their Album.
I saw heart live in 2013 and she still has all the power, presence and range she's always had. She is a total force of nature.
Hi guys. enjoy watching your reactions. Magic Man It was written by Nancy and Ann Wilson. The song is about Ann’s relationship with the band’s original guitarist Mike Fisher. During the Vietnam War she followed him to Canada where he wouldn’t get drafted.
Manager, not guitarist. Mike's brother Roger was the guitarist.
Yeah, the only good thing that dirty, draft dodging commie lover was be the manager, and one the guitarist for them. Other than that, pure trash and useless. 3 of my uncles served, volunteered before they were drafted, all 3 came home, my dad would’ve but he was too young, it was ‘officially’ over, no more draft or volunteers by the time he was 17, by just over a year. One of my grandpas was in WWII, korea, and early Vietnam. The other couldn’t, he tried joining in WWII, he had some minor medical issues, but severe enough they wouldn’t take him. He ended up in aviation during WWII, helping to develop and build the aircraft we needed, until aerospace and one of the project leads/QC for manufacturing of one of the companies that made parts for the Apollo missions, his company he ended up at even helped make some of the subsystem for the tomahawk cruise missiles, was his last project before he fully retired, for the second time. The others were army/navy…USMC here, so yeah I give them shit all the time.
"Magic Man" is the one who first made love to the girl in the song. He's the one she fell in crazy, passionate love with because he wooed her and spoke lovely, firey things to her; they got high, they talked about all manner of mysterious things and they made love. That is enough of a reason for this, most probably, teenage girl to call him the Magic Man. "A woman from a child", is how Ann Wilson described it, in the song. He gave her that awakening, if you will.
Yup! What he said, I would have been much more crass about it!
He was experienced because he was older and she was not experienced and he blew her mind
and he was playing guitar in this band
"Mistral Wind" is probably their most epic song. You'd love it. Lots of other hits to choose from too. And live performances never disappoint. Ann Wilson always nails it. "Barracuda" and "Crazy on You" are two other big hits you would love.
Epic is right!!!
I agree epic is the best way to explain it
Mistral Wind live is one of my all-time favorite songs...!!!
Yes! Mistral Wind and Nada One are both epic from Dog and Butterfly!
Agreed!!!!!
Ann and Nancy are an incredibly talented pair of sisters!! Heart has a LIBRARY FULL OF AWESOME MUSIC!! A very rewarding and enjoyable rabbit hole to go down to explore more of their music.
Lex, your expression is priceless. It's the same look on everyone's face when they hear Ann Wilson for the first time. Her vocals are legendary and unparalleled.
Love these women! They can rock and Ann Wilsons voice has always been my favorite female vocalist! Please explore more :) Keep On Rockin'
This is why Heart is in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with eternal amazing singing voice of Anne Wilson and amazing guitar riffs from her sister Nancy Wilson
Was Nancy even in this video ... or did I mistake her for a dude?
@@ckobo84 in the early days Nancy Wilson had her hair cut very masculine
One of my favorite female rock bands of the 70s. I got to see them live, and Ann did an awesome long version of Crazy on You.
First time I heard her sing that song live, chills ran through me. Blew me and the rest of the crowd away!
No auto tune y'all, WHAT..😲!!!! Love these two sisters, they made it in their own, ONE AN AWESOME, AND GREAT SINGER, THE OTHER, ONE OF THE BEST GUITARIST AROUND BACK THEN!!! Thanks for the awesome uploads you throw out there for us!!! They have many hits!!! ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤
Great song. However, the studio version of this one would have been better.
When searching for old songs like this, I always include "Hi Fi" or "Remastered" in the search text to get a quality sounding version.
Studio version is better, the musical instruments are more clear and precise , you can notice when a music instrument ends and the other begins, notice at one part of a song it was muzzled did not stand out compared to the studio version
Good tip, thanks. I was thinking through the first half of this 'jeez, did they not turn that lady's microphone on or something??' :D
You guys have to listen to the entire Dreamboat Annie album. This is what made me fall in love with Heart way back in 1978 as a 13 year old boy. I still listen to that album all the time.
First heard the album in the fall of 1975. They weren't big yet, but it was coming. The next year, they played s small gig on campus sponsored by KWSU. Unfortunately, I missed it.
But my friends from the Seattle area knew of them, the Wilson sisters were from Mercer Island. In fact, their dad was a teacher at the high school there and a couple friends were in his class.
Dreamboat Annie, still my number one favorite after ALL these years. I have 3 copies on LP in case one gets f'd up.
I love how mindblower Lex is (And you're right to be! She is a phenomenal vocal talent. And widely thought of as one of the best voices of her era)
Lex was clearly enchanted hearing Ann's soaring, legendary voice for the first time. We've all been there.
Ann,her voice is amazing! I loved the face Lex was making.
When you hear someone say, "That is so '70s," it means "that music is great!"
Had never heard this live version, quality artists of that caliber will probably never be seen again, if you compare with the studio version there are some diferences but the actual singing and instrument/music playing is incredible :)
Saw them at a local fair and they are incredible. Ann's voice live will blow your mind. Awesome
Lex, Usually when you go into the studio, you give the vocals all you got. But when you go out on tour you need to find a way to be able to sing the song every night. Back when Heart was putting these songs out it was record, tour record, tour. Bands from the 70's would do shows 7 nights a week, sometimes for weeks on end. And Brad, the Magic Man is that guy that Ann's mother didn't want her to go out with. But you know young girls, the heart wants what the heart wants. They all love the Bad Boys. 😎☮️
This is a song about a young woman being seduced by a guy who's got all the smooth moves. (Edit: see Jennifer Hurlburt's excellent comment for back story). Lex, your reaction was priceless! In my not-so-humble opinion, Ann Wilson is one of the greatest rock and roll vocalists of all time, regardless of gender. Your honest reaction to her greatness was fabulous!
It is about Mike Fisher, band manager and brother of guitarist Roger Fisher. Ann fell in love with him back then and followed him to Canada when he left the US to dodge the draft for Vietnam.
I'm fascinated with the genuine reactions and music appreciation of Lex!!! ❤
I always liked Heart, but I had no idea how strong Ann's voice was till I heard her do Barracuda and Alone back to back live. Holy cats, I was amazed.
The song is about Mike Fisher, the band's manager, who Ann was involved with. Nancy was with his brother Roger who was the lead guitarist. It all blew apart.
They lasted almost 8 years, well Ann's relationship did, I do not know how long Nancy's did.
Ann and Nancy Wilson, were the first women to front a rock band, EVER. They may claim to be a Seattle band, but they were nothing in Seattle. The guys in the band became draft dodgers and headed north to Vancouver BC Canada. Ann followed them and then a year later, Nancy joined the band. Their first album, produced and recorded at Mushroom Records in Vancouver, was Dreamboat Annie. Vancouver fans made the band popular, so in my mind that’s where they’ll always be from. They played at my high school.
I have great respect for the Wilson sisters, but Janis Joplin and Grace Slick fronted rock bands before them.
I think Fanny may have been before Heart but had nowhere near the success or longevity - mainly because their lead singer quit doing music, if I recall correctly.
Funny, I was remembering them playing a school dance at my high school in Vancouver in the early 70's too
One of the greatest , if not the greatest american bands ever , and this HIT was such a great mix of FUNK and ROCK>
Dynamic range and control. She can go from whisper to scream and back before you know what she's doing to you. Ann Wilson is the greatest.
You should watch"alone" by heart. Her voice in that one will send chills up and down your spine
Every f**kin' time! 1000 times and STILL she hits that wail and every hair is on end.
Wow! First time I saw that incredible performance! Very close to the studio recording. Just slightly more gritty. Perfect.
It's great to watch your happy, smiling face while enjoying this. There is hope for this world.
If you want to see a different side of Heart check out “Dog and Butterfly”. The two sisters sound like angels.
These sisters are awesome. Check out them singing Stairway To Heaven at the Kennedy Honors for Led Zeppelin. I wore out their Dog And Butterfly album. They have a lot of great music.
Dog and Butterfly is one of my favorite songs!!!
One of my favorites. Heart kills it. She has not lost any of her voice.
That was a great reaction... Heart were really big in the 70's when they got started, then hit again in the 80's. They've got a very long an illustrious career.
The Wilson sisters are incredible..i love those ladies.
Heart has always been an incredible band. Legendary!
Great song and I love that you guys have a liking for the 70’s! Seems like yesterday in my second year at college playing pool or foosball at the bar and rocking to this song!
Every red blooded teenaged boy who was a fan of Heart fell in love with Ann Wilson. I know I did back in the 70's and still am! Thanks again.
It's called real talent , no lip syncing, no mixing boards adding pre recorded sound affects and more than 8 words ( lyrics ) to the song .
You're right, this is a super impressive vocal performance. No in-ear monitors, no modern voice reinforcement systems, no auto-tune. Just a wedge speaker pointed back at the singer for reference. Crazy talent.
Brad, the instrument you were asking about i believe is a Minimoog Synthesizer. But the instrument used in old SiFi movies was a Theremin invented back in 1928 and became the iconic sound for “get ready to be scared” scenes.
Lex--my Heart goes out to you --- literally. I felt like they were all mine in 1976 when their first album was released.
Lex looks Stunned at times listening to the Wilson Sisters do what they do best.
Check the studio version out if you really wanna hear her sing
Hearing Lex say that Heart might be her favorite female led rock band is the best birthday present I could ask for!
Phenomenal group and deserves to be in the the Rock and Roll of Fame!!
ALL BOW TO THE QUEENS OF ROCK
They are in the RRHOF I think.
@@martinkulkarni3569 They are.
That look on Lex's face --- pretty much the same look on everyone's face hearing this song for the first time.
I really enjoy your reactions ,they brighten up my day.
The more I listen to Heart and Ann's singing. I don't really think she had to put a lot of effort into singing. It just comes naturally for her.
this woman kickstarted my puberty. thank you, Ann Wilson!
That was fun. I'm beginning to think, not only does Lex have a feel for the heart and soul of a song but, she also has an ear for production.
What planet are you from? This was awful!
Written and 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), much to the chagrin of her mother, who calls and begs the girl to come home. In an interview, Ann Wilson revealed that the "Magic Man" was her then boyfriend, band manager Michael Fisher, and that part of the song was an autobiographical tale of the beginnings of their relationship
Lex has the cutest freckles ever.... I know that's got nothing to do with anything, but I thought I'd point it out anyway :)
I was able to see Heart 4 times back in the 70s every time fantastic shows 🎸🎶🔊
Back in the day there were speakers on stage, called monitors, pointing back at the band so they could hear themselves. You would often see the band putting their feet up on them or even standing on them. As Lex points out now they mostly use in ear monitors.
Love your reactions! There is no topping this!
I saw Ann Wilson 5 months ago.. She sang this and she sounds better now almost 50yrs later.
"Magic Man" is Mike Fisher the guitarist.. Ann's boyfriend at the time who became their manager. She ran away with him to Canada to escape the Viet Nam draft. This is a true story of her Mother telling her to come home. "Try to understand ..he's a "MAGIC MAN" Mama!" But it's the story of love gets in the way of thinking clearly. As we've all done.
Check out Heart's song "Wild Child"
For her "delicate" voice "Dog and Butterfly" or "Dreamboat Annie" Ann plays flute beautiful.
Guitar is ROGER Fisher, Mike's bro. Mike was band's manager.
@@Jessica_Roth It has been said it's about the manager though. Although she did date the guitarist. You're right his name is Roger.
You guys are good. This is the music I went to college and through life with, and I've listened to it many, many times. But somehow you almost always manage to notice something about it I'd never caught before. It's like I get to hear the music I love through a slightly different filter that highlights previously unheard nuances. Thanks!
Yeah! definitely give ''If looks could kill'' a shot. Her voice splits the soul in that song. She's on top of her game and can deliver those lyrics with such a level of engagement. Unreal !!!!!
my favorite Heart song. that is s live version there. it’s pretty good. the studio version is beautiful. i think that i’m with Lex - Ann Wilson has the best rock powerhouse female lead.
I think these 2 would love everything about the The Pretenders - Precious, The Wait, Tattooed Love Boys, etc. Chrissy's voice, style, and talent are equally impressive as Ann's...
I miss you, man. Peace.
They are true rock icons and Anne Wilson has the best rock voice ever!
Anne Wilson is one of the greatest singers in rock n roll history. Loved that. They came out in 1977 when I was in junior high. Thanks for taking me back. Love.
Lex needs to hear their album Dreamboat Anne. It is beautiful! ❤
He's a magic man...he's got "magic hands." Get it?
Saying Heart is your favorite female led band makes me so happy. The Wilson sisters vocal/guitar combo is one of the greatest in the rock world. Period.
Heart is phenomenal 💖 !!! I loved growing up on all these " Groovy" rock bands ! Àwesome reaction, guys
If you haven't seen Heart do Stairway To Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors, I HIGHLY recommend it. By the end of the song, Robert Plant is in tears. Perhaps the greatest tribute ever recorded. Ann is on a shelf with only a couple other females in Rock. Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benetar and Ann Wilson. The Holy Trinity.
Absolutely! They must see it. 💜💜
Lex definitely needs to listen to "Dog and Butterfly" after this.
Yes this was the time where sound was going from analog sound emerging into digital sound , they merged for a bit.
Then MTV changed everything.
I still remember the first time I heard this song. It was dark outside. I was listening to KMET out of Los Angeles on a transistor radio. Then this came on. Some songs just leave a permanent impression :-)
Such a great song. So authentically female from multiple angles. A great window into the human experience. Growth, temptation, worry, adventure. Timeless.
I love Heart, especially this song and Barracuda, but one thing in the videos that always kind of bugged me was that they often edited the videos to make it seem like Nancy, who only plays rhythm, is playing those guitar solos and killer riffs when it was actually Roger Fisher (until 1979) and then others.
Brad, smooth as always! Lex's expression, priceless! ❤️
Watching Lex in awe, frozen like that for more than half the song is a rare sight. Props to Ann Wilson
I saw them in my hometown in the Netherlands when they just released their first album "Dreamboat Annie", they were the support act for Nazareth,
it wasn't the first time and definitely hasn't been the last time that an opening act owned the stage.
No internet, no mobile phones, no islamic invasion, and Rockpalast was just beginning to get HUGE, what a wonderful time to grow up.
I feel the same about the 90s. Fantastic music that you had to see in person, and no cel phones to ruin it.
Smoking weed or cigs, and no one cared.
“Congrats to everyone who is early and who found this comment”
She has yall both absolutely memorize. That's some powerful stuff. Great reaction yall.
The reason for the 70s becoming so full of sound effects was the arrival of compact tour-able synths... in this case one of the first - the distinctive MiniMoog .