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Ann Wilson Hearts “Immigrant Song”

Posted by Dave Segal in stuff we like

July 30, 2007 1:22 PM

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This cover of “Immigrant Song” by Heart vocalist Ann Wilson is better than I expected it to be (it will appear on her debut solo album, Hope & Glory, out Sept. 11). Her rendition isn't as bombastic as the original (nothing could be, really), but it's an interesting interpretation of a classic-rock chestnut that retains some of the latent Eastern mystery of Led Zeppelin's version while lending it a subtler edginess. And while she may be 57, Ann is still in lusty vocal form here.

Wilson explains her approach to “Immigrant Song: "[Producer] Ben Mink said, 'Why don't we just start you out like Yma Sumac and take the song way, way North African?' Our version starts a little like a little dot on the horizon, but by the time it's done you've been overrun by all the barbarians."


 

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  1. Missy says:
    September 23, 2007 01:33

    I think Ann done an excellant job on this song. The background I guess was a little more up to date but I still love her voice. Great Job Ann! You still got it and hope you always keep it. Lo ve her voice!

  2. irma says:
    May 4, 2008 10:19

    Does Ann Wilson hate immigrants? Has she fallen victim of Nazi propaganda. Say it aint so. She has a massive following among south Americans living in the U.S. and abroad. She is adored by many of us who grew up with heart's music. However, we immigrants had enough with the hateful comments of so called "media celebrities" trying to cash in on the "hate immigrants" new trend. Rest assure we will boycott her new album. Besides didnt she live in Canada or is from Canada. Either way that makes her an IMMIGRANT.

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