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The Tower · #46 07-06-2005, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WildInTheWind

I always thought they were Canadian. I could be wrong (it has happened once or twice before believe it or not

) I know they first became popular in Canada with Magic Man, and they sound Canadian when they talk.

Now I really want to know!!!

They are from Seattle, WA (and all over America as they are military brats).

In 69/70ish Ann Wilson's boyfriend, Mike Fisher (brother of Heart lead guitarist Roger Fisher), ditched the Vietnam draft and moved to Vancouver. Ann followed him there ("Magic Man", "Love Alive", "Just the Wine" and many, many other Heart songs penned by Ann and Nancy are about him). Once Nancy was "of age", she too moved to Canada to join Heart (originally called "White Heart") and subsequently shacked up with Roger Fisher.

Heart's eponymous debut was released on Mushroom Records, an independent Canadian label. Heart's second album, Magazine, was mired in legal battles over publishing and creative control with Mushroom. The members of Heart moved back to Seattle, signed with Capitol records and released Little Queen. After the legal troubles with Mushroom were settled, Heart re-released Magazine once they could get their hands on it to improve some aspects of the production.

The rest is fantastic history.

amber · #47 07-06-2005, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa1769

Amber....listen to me....you must get it.....

I wonder if i could burn it, I bet I can, If I can I will mail it to you. It's that good!!!

Oh, I believe you! I hope I remember to look for it...course, a free one is better.

But you don't have to go through the trouble. I *might* be able to live until I buy it. Might.

dissention · #48 07-06-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Oh, I believe you! I hope I remember to look for it...course, a free one is better.

But you don't have to go through the trouble. I *might* be able to live until I buy it. Might.

It's pretty expensive (it's a double SACD), but it's worth it.

WildInTheWind · #49 07-06-2005, 08:41 PM

Does this look like the same thing you are talking about?
Heart DVD Live Seattle 2001 (103 minutes) Crazy On You, Sister White Rose, The Witch, Straight On, These Dreams, Mistral Wind, Alone, Dog and Butterfly, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Battle of Evermore, Heaven, Magic Man, Two Faces of Eve, Love Alive, Break the Rock, Barracuda, Wild Child, Black Dog, Dreamboat Annie

When you said they did Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters it struck something in my head and I checked my trade page. What do you know it was on there! So I've had this the whole time and didn't even know?! I need to pay more attention to my trades. And I had no idea this was an official release!! I know what I'm watching tonight!

amber · #50 07-06-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

They are from Seattle, WA (and all over America as they are military brats).

In 69/70ish Ann Wilson's boyfriend, Mike Fisher (brother of Heart lead guitarist Roger Fisher), ditched the Vietnam draft and moved to Vancouver. Ann followed him there ("Magic Man", "Love Alive", "Just the Wine" and many, many other Heart songs penned by Ann and Nancy are about him). Once Nancy was "of age", she too moved to Canada to join Heart (originally called "White Heart") and subsequently shacked up with Roger Fisher.

Heart's eponymous debut was released on Mushroom Records, an independent Canadian label. Heart's second album, Magazine, was mired in legal battles over publishing and creative control with Mushroom. The members of Heart moved back to Seattle, signed with Capitol records and released Little Queen. After the legal troubles with Mushroom were settled, Heart re-released Magazine once they could get their hands on it to improve some aspects of the production.

The rest is fantastic history.

That's right. I remember from "Behind the Music" that for some reason early in their careers they were playing in Canada a lot....

to Towie. I also remember that their mom talked about how Ann got certain "chubby genes" from whatever side of the family, and that she was shy, because of it, kind of, but she always loved to sing, and just became a different person when she was singing. In case anyone wants more useless info....

The Tower · #51 07-06-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Little Drummer Boy:

For some reason he grosses me out. Taylor is the hot one!

dissention · #52 07-06-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WildInTheWind

Does this look like the same thing you are talking about?
Heart DVD Live Seattle 2001 (103 minutes) Crazy On You, Sister White Rose, The Witch, Straight On, These Dreams, Mistral Wind, Alone, Dog and Butterfly, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Battle of Evermore, Heaven, Magic Man, Two Faces of Eve, Love Alive, Break the Rock, Barracuda, Wild Child, Black Dog, Dreamboat Annie

When you said they did Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters it struck something in my head and I checked my trade page. What do you know it was on there! So I've had this the whole time and didn't even know?! I need to pay more attention to my trades. And I had no idea this was an official release!! I know what I'm watching tonight!

Yup, that's it.

You should love it. These Dreams is particularly good because they ditched all the synthesizers and Nancy sound angelic.

The Tower · #53 07-06-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

That's right. I remember from "Behind the Music" that for some reason early in their careers they were playing in Canada a lot....

to Towie. I also remember that their mom talked about how Ann got certain "chubby genes" from whatever side of the family, and that she was shy, because of it, kind of, but she always loved to sing, and just became a different person when she was singing. In case anyone wants more useless info....

More useless info?? Why, you've come to the right place!

Ann always had weight issues. Her boyfriend had issues with it, so she didn't eat and did cocaine. After Mike Fisher ditched her for another woman, that's when she started packing on the pounds by washing down doughnuts with champagne.

She looks really good now at 55 years old. Last year I had front row tickets at the Greek Theatre in LA and was standing right in front of her four feet away for the entire concert. Their latest album, Jupiter's Darling, is pretty good- lame title, but a good album.

The Tower · #54 07-06-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Yup, that's it.

You should love it. These Dreams is particularly good because they ditched all the synthesizers and Nancy sound angelic.

AND John Paul Jones arranged the orchestra!!!! "Dreamboat Annie" is spellbinding and, of course, "Mistral Wind" is earth shattering....

amber · #55 07-06-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

More useless info?? Why, you've come to the right place!

Ann always had weight issues. Her boyfriend had issues with it, so she didn't eat and did cocaine. After Mike Fisher ditched her for another woman, that's when she started packing on the pounds by washing down doughnuts with champagne.

She looks really good now at 55 years old. Last year I had front row tickets at the Greek Theatre in LA and was standing right in front of her four feet away for the entire concert. Their latest album, Jupiter's Darling, is pretty good- lame title, but a good album.

Ah, it's all coming back, now....

I love the title Jupiters darling.

who wouldn't want to be the darling of the great beneficient of the planets????

ontheEdgeof17 · #56 07-06-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

For some reason he grosses me out. Taylor is the hot one!

I like "bigger" guys....I guess....guys with meat on their bones.

amber · #57 07-06-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Little Drummer Boy:

ewwwww!!! He looks gross now!!! I guess the middle one probably looks better?
This one looks too soft, now.

WildInTheWind · #58 07-06-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Yup, that's it.

You should love it. These Dreams is particularly good because they ditched all the synthesizers and Nancy sound angelic.

Sweet. Was it released on CD, too? If it's as good as you guys say I may still have to buy the audio.

dissention · #59 07-06-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

Their latest album, Jupiter's Darling, is pretty good- lame title, but a good album.

The bridge on Oldest Story In the World is ORGASMIC. I loves it.

sparky · #60 07-06-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

More useless info?? Why, you've come to the right place!

Ann always had weight issues. Her boyfriend had issues with it, so she didn't eat and did cocaine. After Mike Fisher ditched her for another woman, that's when she started packing on the pounds by washing down doughnuts with champagne.

She looks really good now at 55 years old. Last year I had front row tickets at the Greek Theatre in LA and was standing right in front of her four feet away for the entire concert. Their latest album, Jupiter's Darling, is pretty good- lame title, but a good album.

You know I was right behind you. I think I was third row, two seats to the left of center. Are you going to see them at the OC Fair ? I have to go.