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1) Heart is an American rock band formed in 1970 in Seattle, Washington, by Steve Fossen (bass guitar), Roger Fisher (guitar), David Belzer (keyboards), and Jeff Johnson (drums). It evolved from an existing band, White Heart. The vocalists for Heart are sisters Ann Wilson (lead vocals, flute, guitar) (born June 19, 1950) and Nancy Wilson (vocals, guitar, mandolin) (born March 16, 1954).
Heart rose to fame in the mid-to-late-1970s with music influenced by hard rock and heavy metal, as well as folk music. The band's popularity declined in the early 1980s, but it began a successful comeback in 1985 which continued into the mid-1990s. Heart disbanded in 1998, resumed performing in 2002, went on hiatus in 2016, and resumed performing in the summer of 2019. Heart's U.S. Top 40 singles include "Magic Man" (1975), "Crazy on You" (1976), "Barracuda" (1977), "What About Love" (1985), "Never" (1985), and "All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" (1990), along with no. 1 hits "These Dreams" (1986) and "Alone" (1987).
Heart has sold over 35 million records worldwide, including approximately 22.5 million albums in the United States. It has placed top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990 and 2010s. Heart was ranked number 57 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock". In 2013, Heart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2011, Heart earned its first nomination for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the 2012 class. After being passed over, the band was nominated again the following year announced as inductees to the 2013 class on December 11, 2012. Their Hall of Fame page describes the Wilson sisters as the first women to front a hard-rock band, and "pioneers ... inspiring women to pick up an electric guitar or start a band".
In his book Heart: In the Studio, Jake Brown described the band as beginning "a revolution for women in music ... breaking genre barriers and garnering critical acclaim".
"Heart were the first female-fronted band I heard and was influenced by," recalled Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. "I heard Heart and was like, 'Oh, singing like that as a girl is actually a thing!'"
The Wilson sisters have been active in the Seattle music scene for decades and influenced many musicians from the region, including bands of the grunge era. Artists that have used their Bad Animals Studio include Neil Young, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains.
2) HeaRt is a Japanese rock band.
They are a group made up from old members of the LOOP ASH band, JOKER who formed officially on the 7/7/05. JOKER's vocalist, Toge, changed his name to Byou and is now the vocalist of SCREW.
The Members are as follows.
Vocalist = Jun
Guitarist = Nono
Bassist = Hiiro
Drummer = YUKI
They had two guitarists at one point, however, he [Subaru] left the band in 2006.
Fans of the Japanese band should tag them in unicode: ＨｅａＲｔ
3) A (very) short-lived Dutch glam rock band, who enjoyed (very) modest chart success in The Netherlands with 'Love Maker' (#28 in July 1974). The group was fronted by singer Patricia Paay, who - after the demise of Heart - started a successful solo career as a pop singer.
Blue Guitar
Heart Lyrics
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Young girl in the band
Rolling into another town
Living the best they can
Across the street, a music store
She gotta find a brand new axe
And there he was, that blue guitar
She held him close and he felt just fine
He warmed her up, she know he was just right
Together they cut right through the night
She made herself a local scene
And man that axe could sing and scream
Crying for a big breakthrough
Only small time local news
Just about to pack it in
Mr. Money Biz rolled in
Paid the way and broke the band
A living one night stand, living one night stand
She held him close and he felt just fine
He warmed her up, she know he was just right
Together they cut right through the night
Like touching fire
Like holding desire
Like touching fire
Like holding desire
Take this platinum, take this gold
Burn too hot, it turns you cold
Nothin' left to hold on to
But that guitar was always true, that man was always true
She held him close and he felt just fine
He warmed her up, she know he was just right
Together they cut right through the night
Like touching fire
Like holding desire
Like touching fire
Like holding desire
The song Blue Guitar by Heart tells the story of a young woman who is part of a band traveling from town to town, trying to make it big. One day while in another town, she comes across a music store and sets her sights on a blue guitar. The guitar seems to speak to her and she holds it close, feeling warmed up by its presence. Together, she and the guitar form a powerful team as they cut right through the night with their music.
Despite the girl's talent, she only manages to make a name for herself in the local scene, and her big break remains elusive. Just when she seems ready to give up, a man named Mr. Money Biz rolls into town and offers to pay the band's way and break them into the business. The girl and her blue guitar are finally given a shot at fame and fortune, but as she rises to the top, she realizes that success can be fleeting and that nothing in life is guaranteed. Ultimately, it is her love for the blue guitar that remains true and steadfast.
The lyrics of Blue Guitar speak to the power of music to inspire, to heal, and to bring people together. They also serve as a reminder that true success comes not from fame or fortune, but from the love and passion we bring to our work, whatever that may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Young girl feeling pretty old
This young woman in the band feels older than her years due to the stresses and challenges of the music industry.
Young girl in the band
She is part of a band with other musicians working towards their goals in the music industry.
Rolling into another town
The band is constantly on the move and traveling to different locations for their shows.
Living the best they can
The band members are trying to make the most of their situation and make a name for themselves in the industry.
Across the street, a music store
As they enter another town, the band sees a music store and are drawn towards it.
She gotta find a brand new axe
The lead guitarist needs to find a new guitar for their show.
And there he was, that blue guitar
The guitarist finds a blue guitar that catches her eye and she is drawn to it.
He was staring her right back, staring her right back
The guitar seems to have an almost human quality and is captivating the lead guitarist with its allure.
She held him close and he felt just fine
When the lead guitarist holds the blue guitar, she feels comfortable and connected to it immediately.
He warmed her up, she know he was just right
The blue guitar feels like the perfect match for her and her playing style.
Together they cut right through the night
When she plays with the blue guitar, they are able to deliver an amazing performance together.
She made herself a local scene
The lead guitarist is able to establish herself and the band in the local music scene of the town they traveled to.
And man that axe could sing and scream
The blue guitar proved to be the perfect instrument for their music style and the lead guitarist was able to showcase her skills with it.
Crying for a big breakthrough
The band is trying to make it big in the industry and is desperate for a major breakthrough.
Only small time local news
Despite their talent and hard work, the band is only able to gain small-time recognition in the local news.
Just about to pack it in
The band is close to giving up on their dreams due to a lack of success and recognition in the industry.
Mr. Money Biz rolled in
Suddenly, a wealthy benefactor arrives and offers to support the band financially, giving them a newfound hope.
Paid the way and broke the band
The wealthy benefactor pays for their expenses and helps to launch their career, but also causes some tension within the group.
A living one night stand, living one night stand
Despite their newfound success, the band is constantly on the move and their gigs are often one night only, causing them to feel restless and unfulfilled.
Like touching fire
Playing music is an intense experience, much like touching fire.
Like holding desire
The passion and drive to succeed in the music industry is like holding onto a powerful desire.
Take this platinum, take this gold
The band has achieved great wealth and fame, but it has also come with its own set of problems and challenges.
Burn too hot, it turns you cold
Too much success and attention can be damaging and can cause people to become disillusioned and disconnected from their true selves.
Nothin' left to hold on to
In the end, the only thing that remains constant is the bond formed between the lead guitarist and the blue guitar.
But that guitar was always true, that man was always true
Despite the ups and downs of their career, the blue guitar was always a constant source of strength and connection for the lead guitarist.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB BOGLE, NOLE EDWARDS, MELVIN TAYLOR, DON WILSON
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Paul Ceasrine
"Blue Guitar"
Recorded in My 1983 ......... Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California.
Released on the 'Passionworks' album......... August 20, 1983
Produced by > Keith Olsen
Keith Olsen also produced ......... 'The Baby's
You can hear > The Baby's all over this song. Denny Carmassi on Drums with the
'Rom Toms'
Living a one-night stand, Blue Guitar star in a hard-rock band.
Paul Ceasrine
"Blue Guitar"
Was originally written by 'The Ventures' {circa 1960's}
> Melvin Taylor ~ Bob Bogle ~ Don Wilson ~ Nole Edwards
All of the members of 'Heart' reworked this song in June 1983 for release
on the 'Passionworks' album .........Released on August 20, 1983.
Blended sound from > The Baby's and Foreigner
The song is about a girl who see's a Blue Guitar in a music store, and falls in love
with the Guitar.
Her 'Blue Guitar' is her Rock Star, and she's living a one night stand.
Scott Cody
Passionworks rocked! Highly underrated.
SCORPION FIRE
No it was just average. And so it got what it deserved.
MonsterHuntressRoon
Very very underrated album.
Joe Schmoe
+Scott Cody
You got that right!!
LarkIII
Awesome album! I agree definitely underrated.
truthaintpretty
For many, 1981-1984 would be considered Heart's lean years, but this album proves otherwise. Passionworks and Private Audition were probably the least successful so far as charts and sales, but the fans know what's great. Haven't heard this for years, but I never forgot it. Been a fan for years, since childhood really, in the 70s. As a drummer, I love the sound Denny Carmassi got on this album, with all acoustic drums, especially the Roto-Toms! Met Howard Leese in '98, a real nice guy!
ramosarturo65
This is the kind of songs which I would hear over and over again for hours and hours, day after day without get tired of
Rob Anthony Dire
This also sounds like the 2009 remastered version. The original CD release was pretty brittle. I like this album, but Denny & Mark definitely had an influence over the change of the band's sound. Both are super solid & tight, but more straight-forward than Derosier & Fossen. I've always thought that the progression from this album to the self-titled made sense, but i do prefer the more guitar-driven element of this album vs. the addition of a lot of synthesizer on the self-titled. I never understood why the label/Rob Nevison decided, on Bad Animals, to strip away all of Heart's signature acoustic/electric blend and replace with an over abundance of keyboard. This was the last album where the band wrote the majority of the songs until 1993's Desire Walks On.
Paul Ceasrine
"Blue Guitar"
Recorded in My 1983 ......... Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California.
Released on the 'Passionworks' album......... August 20, 1983
Produced by > Keith Olsen
Keith Olsen also produced ......... 'The Baby's
You can hear > The Baby's all over this song. Denny Carmassi on Drums with the
'Rom Toms'
Living a one-night stand, Blue Guitar star in a hard-rock band.
Paul Ceasrine
"Blue Guitar"
Was originally written by 'The Ventures' {circa 1960's}
> Melvin Taylor ~ Bob Bogle ~ Don Wilson ~ Nole Edwards
All of the members of 'Heart' reworked this song in June 1983 for release
on the 'Passionworks' album .........Released on August 20, 1983.
Blended sound from > The Baby's and Foreigner
The song is about a girl who see's a Blue Guitar in a music store, and falls in love
with the Guitar.
Her 'Blue Guitar' is her Rock Star, and she's living a one night stand.