I can't speak. 😲 Vocal analysis of Ann Wilson singing Barracuda (Heart 2013 RRHOF Induction)

If I could sound like one singer for a day, I'm pretty sure Ann Wilson would be my pick. Not only does this woman have an incredibly distinct tone, but her technique is aspirational. Today we're listening to Heart's performance of "Barracuda" at the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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[bscjake]

When Chris Cornell and Jerry Cantrell are playing backup guitar for Ann and Nancy are Legends

[ashleyoliver]

Her voice is just as fantastic live. That can’t be said for everyone. She’s definitely one of the greatest female voices in rock.

[playbassken]

Ann Wilson is arguably the best female rock vocalist of all time and my personal favorite. Loved this one!

[wirelesmike]

Sultry and powerful. She still sounds great after all these years, but, she was utterly astonishing back in her younger days.
Such a great band.

[bradpriebe]

Many singers when you hear them live don't/can't hit some notes the same as you'd hear on the album cut because of lack of production. Especially with older singers. And that's fine because you don't really expect it in a live performance. Ann Wilson however, hammers those notes like she's using a nail gun - almost exactly as she has for almost 40 years. If you haven't heard Heart doing Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center (in front of Led Zeppelin) you really need to. She's one of few singers that could pull it off and it shows on Robert Plants face.

[dragonmac]

Nancy Wilson's opening riff on this song is so iconic, you know it's Barracuda. To be honest I didn't listen to Heart growing up, and this is the only song I know from this band. But it is a classic 🤘

[gzin]

I remember when this song came out and how blown away I was with her vocals. That was back in the 70's when vocalists had to sing because there was no autotune. In a way I feel bad for Nancy, she is overshadowed by Ann but if you see them enough you realize she also has a great voice and is a great guitar player.

[roadkill]

As others have commented, if you haven't already reacted to it please check out their version of Stairway from the 2012 Kennedy Center honoring Led Zeppelin. It's absolutely epic!

[timtubemusic]

Female version of Led Zepplin. In fact, only band LZ gave permission to play and sing their songs because they respected this band so much.

[RJMay]

their rendition of "Stairway to Heaven" for The Kennedy Center was epic!

[matthewgoodA]

Living just north of Seattle, I have to say I take a lot of pride in the number of phenomenal musical artists that have rocked so hard here.

[kimzorza]

I just saw Ann Wilson on Saturday here in Sterling heights Michigsn!! She is still AMAZING!! at 73 years old!!

[HellBatDC]

Like many great Seattle singers such as Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, and Geoff Tate, Ann had vocal training from David Kyle. It might be worth taking a look at his students back to back from a vocal coach's perspective to see what similarities they have in their repertoire that they might have have picked up from their shared teacher.

What I've noticed is he seems to be able to teach people with good low ranges how to stretch their chest and mix into higher pitches than is typical for their 'natural' range.

[MichaelJacques]

Add to the fact that Ann is slamming those vox against a serious high volume electric guitar, bass and drum backdrop! She is epic and always has been...

[cosmicdebris]

I've seen them live several times and met Ann and Nancy on three different occasions! Not only are they outstanding vocalist they are incredible musicians! Thanks again and great reaction!

[cryptoking]

You can never go wrong with these two ladies. Heart is amazing and Ann is among the best vocalists, male or female and Nancy is phenomenal as well and also has a great voice! I'd recommend checking out this song live when they were younger too! Always excellent!

[bjcee]

Love the ladies. Saw Ann and Nancy in concert so many times is Seattle. Every time they performed in Seattle, me and my girlfriends piled into the car and headed north, to see our ladies "rock". ❤

Awww. . Chris. 😢. I miss Chris. Still heartbroken over Chris.

[nbedwards]

Has Ann Wilson ever sung a note off key? Missed hitting any one single note ever? Nope? Never? That's what I thought. She's the GOAT of female rock singers. Period. End of story.

[j_freed]

Freaking Nancy Wilson, could not be a more outstanding accompaniment, and phenomenal in her own right.

[lorimiller]

Ann Wilson is a national treasure. I saw the Dog and Butterfly tour in 1978 and they were phenomenal. I’ve seen Heart/Ann Wilson solo 6 times and they never disappoint. Ann is one of my all-time favorite singers as well. ❤️🤘🤘