Do not confuse her with the good Nancy Wilson:
Posted on 03/24/2025 3:01:46 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Nancy Wilson is not afraid to share her displeasure with the current state of America.
During a recent conversation with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Heart guitarist noted that the group’s 1975 hit “Crazy on You” was inspired by one of the most tumultuous times in US history.
"We were kind of embarrassed at that time to call ourselves American because of the dirty politics of the Vietnam War," Wilson said, adding that the tune still resonates in 2025. "To be as subtle as possible, it's more embarrassing [to be American] now."
Wilson’s perspective isn’t just about politics. She also sees rampant sexism and misogyny in today’s culture that echoes another of Heart’s most famous songs, “Barracuda.”
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"[Barracuda] is even more relevant in the salacious billionaire culture with the grab-them-by-the-pussy mentality," Wilson declared. "These songs will be there long after we are gone.”
Despite her disappointment with where America is today, Wilson added that she sees change on the horizon.
"I think for women in the culture the pendulum will come back again, and there'll be another renaissance in the arts to push back against the oppression of the cranky old rich white guys," she noted. "I hope I am alive to see that next revolution."
Is Heart Touring in 2025? Heart recently launched their 2025 tour, their first trek since canceling a run of shows last year so that singer Ann Wilson could undergo treatment for cancer.
The Royal Flush tour -- which also features Cheap Trick and Squeeze -- ends at the end of April, but Heart will waste little time getting back on the road. The band will kick off a run of dates dubbed 'An Evening With Heart' beginning May 31. That trek will see the Wilson sisters and company performing two separate sets each night.
They lived in Seattle so they may as well have been Canuckistanis.
Well played 👏 👏 👏
She was born too late to appreciate the dirty politics of WWI, The Red Terror of post communist revolution, Japanese conquest of Asian nations , WW2, the horrendous deaths post Mao-ze-dung takeover in China..., and other less famous atrocities during those times...
She should be a student of all of history before she ever opens her mouth again. Sad that men are attracted to such an ignorant woman.
A very talented person, yet still stupid
Outside of music I don’t give a damn what she thinks.
GO HAVE A BEER WITH JANE FONDA
I saw Heart at the Starwood in Hollywood in 1976
>>I’m embarrassed that she is American.<<
I agree totally with you.
Back when “Magic Man” was released, I thought she and her sister were reasonably hot and could rock. From that point on, it was all glide path until they augered in a few years later.
Do not confuse her with the good Nancy Wilson:
Who is this old leftie whore?
I’m embarrassed she tries to call herself an American too. I wish she’d go live with Rosie.
That’s correct.
You write rock songs. I think perhaps you are giving your “art” a bit more weight that is warranted.
I’m embarrassed she is.
Who?
Oh no. Whatever will we do? Another celebrity has weighed in with a negative opinion of the USA.
What a shame she and her sister have suffered under the oppression of the USA, struggling to make a living, their entire lives. They must now be living in extreme poverty, perhaps under a bridge somewhere.
What? No? That is so strange.
Peach
This is how showbiz has-beens get publicity. Just attack Trump/MAGA and pow, instant headline.
Her and that dixie chick.
Well, she IS from ultra-libera Seattle, so I’m not suprised.
Why feel compelled to open her mouth?
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