What woman out there does not remember belting out the lyrics of the song “Alone” somewhere at some time in their lives and for some reason? I know I did, a lot. From “Magic Man” to “These Dreams” to all of those rock and roll tunes that Heart singer Ann Wilson belted out over the span of the band’s career, rivaling anyone in rock with their passionate, gut wrenching, heart pumping sound.
With a voice that is par-excellence, Ann Wilson turned 60 this past weekend. She paved the way for female rockers to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any male musician on the scene. Yet Ann and Nancy Wilson always stayed in their truth as females in exile from the stereotypical female genre of the fallen angel. Heart brought you into their songs, telling you they understand, letting you feel the lyrics like “try to understand, he’s a magic man.” You want to know who he is. You want to know why she needs him.
Harken,
To all you wretches
Provebs 3: “ Amazing Grace”
Sidebar: Just go ahead and hold that mirror right up there.