GRETCHEN WILSON Heart's 'Straight On' LIVE w/JOHN RICH

[karmelrio]

Seriously worthy.

[littleokiereb]

The babe has some serious talent in all genres!! Gorgeous and talented!

[jasenheidi]

i love you gretchen

[cosmicdingo]

Finally, I get the lyrics...

[bashfulbrother]

What tragedy?

[zadok327]

@bashfulbrother A rock band called Great White set off pyrotechnics inside a nightclub and killed 300 people.

[zadok327]

@zadok327 *edit* 100 fatalities , 232 injuries.

[bashfulbrother]

@zadok327 Thanks. I kind of thought that was what it was about. Very sad event.

[WHEELSBRANUM]

I loved the vids Gretchen 's got a hell of a voice I had no idea her Range hwas so vsried.

[655Robert]

amazing



[656200]

she actually sounds alot like ann!

[ssm8727]

Wow! I have the chills. Gretchen is so on point here, but Anne Wilson still has the best female rock voice ever.

[tb0432]

I don't know why people turn every song into a screaming belting contest when emulating Ann Wilson. Sure Ann could rattle the windows, but she also had one of the sweetest, clearest, feminine voices ever. Nothing against Gretchen she is one of the only country singers I can listen too.

[SingChild71]

@tb0432 cause nobody's got the chops

[6021diesel]

You better have some pipes to tackle a Heart song and I give Gretchen credit for taking a crack at a great song. She did a great job! You don't see many people covering Heart songs and there's a reason for that. No one and I mean no one can sing like Ann Wilson.

[srepkie]

Very Nice!

[scottnmb]

Holy Crap! Awesome.

[MrDanhoffman]

wow

[chriselsworthy]

nice work

[7kmichele]

You go Gretchen! It amazes me that some people (who don't know better) thinks she is wasting her time with her country/Southern Rock music. For starters these musicians make just as much or more quite often, however she does it because it's what she loves and who she is inside. She also does Rock at her concerts, like quite a few musicians do. Most her age were raised listening to all genres and as artist influenced by it all. Do your own thing, what makes you happy and whole inside!:)

[snoozer998]

Before you guys dis this video and version of Straight On, look at the website in the bottom right. Do a search for "Station Nightclub Fire" and you will see what this was all about. The artists who performed this benefit concert were not paid one cent. I was at this concert and it was an incredible experience.

[yumyumcat]

Beautiful job!! Thanks for bringing back memories when I did this song.

[tricia9902]

Gretchen is very very tallented lady, has an incredible voice, and she is proud being herself, i admire that. Love you girl.

[calib270]

4 stars

[Inquendi]

Just figured it out. Someone was able to fuse Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson together and make them into one person. They named their creation.....

Gretchen Wilson.

[1055rocks]

gretchen did good but no way is she better than ann wilson, and for someone to call ann wilson a fat pig is very immature, way to be critical of her image not her talent

[inmywifesboots]

She's so damn hot in boots

[MrClint39]

OMG! Gretchen does a great job on this!

[boondocksaintmurphy]

@drdave313 I hope you die of diabetes.

[MsStiffler69]

@drdave313 and you are an ignorant judgmental fool with huge insecurity issues. Let me guess... can't keep a relationship going.. can't please anyone sexually ... get picked on a lot... oh I know... super-small-pencil-like dick that gets made fun of on the regular...or maybe you are just a BIG FAT BULLY!!!... please don't leave us all in suspense!!! Please share your struggles... or deal with them and stop being a big dumb mean bully :).. thx and have a nice day.... ;)

[PocoPortillo]

Gretchen is amazing.

[jEduardoj3rd]

Damn, she did it right!!!!!!!!!!

[leftcoaster67]

Some advice to Gretchen. Fire your Manager. Start recording rock, because you're too good to be wasting your time with country muzak.

[Maxharddrive64]

OMG I never in my life would of thought ANYONE was as good as Ann Wilson, I was wrong! My gawd she nailed it FOKKIN perfect!!!!!!!!!!

[princessthia1973]

Dont matter Gretchen is an AWESOME singer.. Had the chance to meet her when she had concert at the Arena I used to work at and she was awesome in RL too

[patty45100]

omfg she sound's just like ann wilson for real you go gretchen.

[7kmichele]

She is a only child from IL, not related to the Wilson sisters in anyway!!!!

[estunts]

I just heard her for the first time today she killed it.. but then I heard red neck women and I said what the hell is that crap.... she has a gift I hope he PR people wake up...

some one should be fired for mismanaging her talent.. that is for sure..

[maskounes]

Shame she wastes that voice on country music.

[estunts]

@maskounes I could not agree with you more.. I just heard her for the first time today she killed it.. but then I heard red neck women and I said what the hell is that crap.... she has a gift I hope he PR people wake up...

some one should be fired for mismanaging her talent.. that is for sure..

[lotuspod1222]

and shes ann wilsons daughter thats why

[gooniegoogoo62]

@lotuspod1222 Are you trying to be funny? no relation at all to the Wilson sisters.

[MrSuperAnthony1]

Oh hail yeah!!....., she is talented..., and raw!.., listen to her cover with Alice in Chains on Barracuda.., that is amazing!

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[effjay4]

Kovalovice, it's not copying. It's a tribute. She loves Heart.

[ke3wh]

Friggin awesome

[inmywifesboots]

Omg her boots are so hot

[PocoPortillo]

I really think Gretchen Wilson is amazing. She is all American,she could sing any style of music.

[BigNick419andholding]

Just because she shares a last name with Ann and Nancy does not make her their sister ppl...

[jc18k]

She's an only Child from ILL. She has no sisters

[jackmioff100]

the girl fuckin ROCKS

[chuckfleener]

I respect her 100% but try that with 'Promises in the dark'., stop picking on the easy songs.

[Kovalovice]

Hm.OK-Gretchen.Good,but the voice is better..ANN WILSON..My personal opinion..DO NOT COPY..>B.CZ ☺

[lordraider74]

@Kovalovice she's not copying anyone she is Ann and Nancy's sister and they sound alike....so get over yourself

[RaisinCain1]

@Kovalovice You're an idiot.

[JabberCT]

It wouldve been better without the over-the-top screaming at 2:20. This girl has strong pipes. No need to overdo it. Its not a talent contest.

[glennw53]

Damn! She Rocks it

[michaeljminton]

Gretchen is just HOT! lol AWESOME! Love this woman! 

[theebluesman]

@michaeljminton I totally agree :D

[kelligula]

fyi there's an awesome cover with AIC of Hearts Barracuda

[joracer1]

Damn! I knew she was good, but WOW! I just got blowed away.

[inmywifesboots]

Omg she's so hot in thighhigh boots

[GatorGirl1982]

Wow... she does sound like her, holy sh *t! Good Job!

[mudpieblues]

i love this chic....what a voice....

[locknloadvideo]

wow so much fail.

[bornburied]

I think she meant to say Ann wilson -though better if she said wilson sisters

[godleighton]

@bornburied

She said Ann and Nancy Wilson. I heard the same thing as you at first.

[taymor95musicrocks]

she sound JUST like heat!!! shes so amazing!!

[WEINBAUER]

Awesome!

[mateo6786]

She is in the wrong genre....Rock is where she should be....WOW!!!

[Nato61]

I am blown away by all this stuff, Her performance with Alice in Chains was great as well! Woah! The girl got it! Maybe she could use another good drummer?? 

[sampson21000]

she is an idiot and is going to F this Classic Song up

[BeachJesterDude]

Heart is my favorite band.

I don't really like country much.

But Gretchen Wilson can sing to me any damn time!

[dsmallwood2112]

She definately can sing, WOW,, you're right she needs to do some Rock-n-roll

[blackpowderbill]

If I hadn't see the videos I would have bet a weeks pay it was Heart!

[secretcougar]

Dejester I agree there would be a good listening experience of Gretchen singing some Joplin. She is like Stevie Ray Who would be able todo a credital cover of Hendrix

[dgester]

there's somethin about gretchen wilson that seems very "janis joplin" to me. can't place exactly what it is, but she has some killer pipes!

[MonichaB]

she is so awesome

[ExJetCityWoman]

Pipes!!! Simply AWESOME Pipes!!!!!!!!!

No one comes close to covering Heart better. She actually takes STRAIGHT ON and (for a time) makes it her own -- a truly rare thing. Seriously BRAVO!!

[DarkHelmet261]

Amen striaght on!

[wideaudio]

Holy crap! I had no idea. Friggin awesome!

[TriviaGeek463]

She should've done Crossroads with Heart instead of Wynnona! :))

[grngs1]

AWESOME, she can sing!!!!!

[spacedude61]

WOW, Gretchen please write and sing some rock tunes! You are so fucking bad ass girl!!!!

[spacedude61]

WOW, Gretchen please write and sing some rock tunes! You are so fucking bad ass girl!!!!

[crutmauler]

Excellent cover Gretchen

[creepyd444]

You are awsome Gretchen!

[cbdavidson]

I used to watch her headline a rock cover band in the early 90's called "baywolf" in the St Louis area. She always put on a great show, naili'n songs by the likes of Heart & Sass Jordon, ect. So glad to see her hard earned talant take her to the big time.

[truebloodband]

gretchen is the real deal. she sounds just as good live as she does on her recordings. so glad me and my band moved to nashville to be near great talent like hers. keep on rockin gretchen!

[MrDeagunJones]

Lot's of female singers think that they can sing and try to cover Heart songs and just plain suck. This chick sounds great! Have never heard a better cover.

[tandrew05]

she must be related somehow ,,,She sounds just like Ann ,Unfrigging believable

[cobyson100]

authentic

[LabadieBenny]

WOW!!!!

[FallenAngel32080]

Amazing voice!

[Roadrunner440]

Gretchen has an amazing and powerful voice.She rocks no matter what genre she's singing.Let's just be glad that she's letting us hear it.

[NicNac13c]

damn... not a fan of country but I think I could be a fan of hers.

[voxpulse]

She's gotta give up the country stuff, she rocks!!

[snidelywhiplash]

@voxpulse No kidding. She can holler.

[SecretGarden1963]

Gretchen doesn't cover Ann Wilson, she channels her. What an amazing voice.

[xraeddie]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Olevernerlauritz]

Why have i never heard of this girl? Shes amazing.

[StacyStonesMusic]

I wish Gretchen Wilson would let me open for her.

[whyyeseyec]

I`m not a big fan of Gretchen but she does sing Heart songs well...

[nyczumazooma]

Holy Hell that girl can sing! Just saw her in Davie, FL and she MORE than rocked. She played for free (WTF?) so I bought $80 in t shirts, hats and bandanas to GIVE BACK SOME LOVE. Ps. We will be hearing more from Ms. Wilson now that she has her own record label with Redneck Records. She will be Americas 1st Female Southern Rock band, and you heard it first right here. Look out Skynard

[eyesonfire1930]

please gretchen switch over to rock, you have the most amazing voice for it. <3

[Kellogs43able]

save a horse, let a cowgirl ride....

[jboisvert77]

Gretchen reaches the heart of every Heart's fan. She is fantastic, vibrant and carries Nancy and Ann's vibes like no one else in the past. Long live to Gretchen !!!! xxx

[magictouch822]

@bartoskevin...what????!!!!!!

[BrokenTourniquet]

Major kudos: very few can take on the awesome, near-impossible vocal range that is Ann and Nancy Wilsons' awesomeness.

[bartoskevin]

This performance is good and all, but, Nancy Wilson sang it with more emotion and intensity.

[vikingpoet]

Ha, my buddy in the other room, not watching this but hearing it, just asked how Ann Wilson looked in this?... should I tell him that's Gretchen Wilson singing?...

[einarabelc5]

Funny how similar her voice sounds. I just hope she's not trying to emulate Ann's voice. Will have to listen to her own songs.

[CFKMAN]

Gretchen Wilson is a talent and a hottie and I wanna bang her...

[g9rocks64]

There's only five singers who could handle Heart songs: Fergie, Wynona Judd, Christina Aguilara, Carrie Underwood and of course, Gretchen Wilson! Great job on this song as an acoustic version.

[laupernaranjolabelle]

My new favorite english-speaking singer, hands down!

[wildthainger]

I had no idea who Gretchen Wilson was before today. She is the second coming of Ann.  Please please make a rock album Gretchen!

[dsfddsgh]

This gal has the voice and the attitude to make it in rock. We need more women like her and less Britney, Kesha and Katy Perrys of the world.

[Funnypandalonies]

@dsfddsgh fergie, miley, taylor, gaga.....

[pattycake66511]

AMAZZING

[caltexjohn]

WTF!! awesome!!!

[scorps666]

This version is just her and some guitars, imagine what she could do with a full on rock version of this song.

[clemsontigz]

HOLY SHIT... I love country music but I have to say I have to agree withh mama on this one.. Country is holdin this girl back.. Whata voice

[jessie7378]

Gretchen loves country and rock and honestly does both extremely well. This woman has an amazing voice and I'll listen to whatever she sings.

[tmiller1075]

I think I love her!

[5henangn]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RaibDarkin]

I'm not a big fan of covers as a rule, but I love it when a talented artist does there own take on a classic and yet somehow simultaneously play perfect homage to the original. Amazing.

[silverlight68]

So this is what it must feel like to be able to fly....

With all due respect I think that while she'll become quite successful doing the country music thing, she's really missing out on becoming a legend in rock music- this is where her voice clearly and undeniably belongs. Can anyone tell me what woman in 'country' music sang like this 30 years ago? We certainly know who it was in rock music, don't we? Thumbs up if you agree?

[kahuna6pack]

Not being a country fan...I hardly know her music....and then I hear her Heart renditions, absolutley STUNNING! Gretchen you are freaking incredible!!!!

[Chammy92243]

...........I'm in love

[Moonflower2112]

She's the 3rd Wilson sister!

[2degucitas]

@Moonflower2112 Even has the last name!!!!

[wendrummer]

@Moonflower2112 At the very least!

[sargentsluvr6887]

@Moonflower2112 shes actually Ann's daughter!

[indyracingnut]

@sargentsluvr6887 No, Gretchen is NOT related to the Wilson sisters. That's an myth.

[1kittin]

@Moonflower2112 That'd be Susie Ennis. But Gretchen makes a pretty good Number Four.

[lovintwins]

I agree w/ mommadive68 ... perfect pitch and nailed it!

[Budney420]

god damn this woman can sing one of my favorite heart tunes

[GenSpilleR]

great version, nice one. Wow, sounds good

[Raidergod69]

Gretchen is God!!! Bow before her greatness.

[holifield39443]

HELL YES! This is good. Why doesn't she do more rock like this is beyond me.

[braddersthevoice]

F**k me... that was fantastic! What a voice, truly amazing!

[smartfix]

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jojo198324]

I was told a couple times that i look like gretchen wilson...i believe i believe...expec ially when she has black hair,,you would think its me man,,,miow,

[HugeInJapan]

The first note kicked me in the chest and brought a tear to my eye. This woman's voice is almost as magical as Ann's. I'm an instant fan. Thanks, Gretchen.

[n2motocross]

This is as close as its gets to Ann's beautiful rock-n-roll voice. Gretchen's version made Ann proud I'm sure.

[the1westside]

damn your fine

[zzz11666]

I don't like to see covers for anyone that is as great as Ann Wilson. It kind of ruins everything...

[Toltec2Templar]

Unbelievably Awesome! I knew she was good but not this good, live???

God Damn Gretchen

Got me on my knees

[ThumperOne]

Gretchen can rock!

[snoflaked]

That was frickin' awesome!!!

[AngelicMedium]

Gretchen needs to sing like this all the time! She has the voice for it and with her songs her voice can't gallop, but with this type of music she's a force to be reckoned with! Ann and Nancy Wilson were just as amazed as I was and I'm a fan of both Heart and Gretchen Wilson. Nope they are not related. She is the only one who has done Ann any justice! Go Gretchen!

[Bullydogairsoft]

God damn the ending gave me goose pimples!!!!!!

[KRAMREAD]

not only does she have the pipes, but she's a good looking girl too !

[the1westside]

straight home  for me thats it

[snidelywhiplash]

You know, I don't really have any use for what Ms Wilson does with her abilities (country music), but if she decided to cut a rock album, I'd buy it. She's not so much covering Ann Wilson here as *channelling* her.

[MrDon524]

come on gretchen please please cut us a rock album rock fans would eat it up like candy

[Nunorox]

she could play Janis in a movie...WOW!

[chingate691]

@Nunorox She would be perfect!!! You have a million dollar idea there.

[Nunorox]

@chingate691 ...lol, now I just need an agent...

[gtrmaster2000]

she should just do rock, she owns lol

[jakerandall123]

She needs to do a cross over rock album. This lady is the Queen of the vocals for todays generation.

[Jangocat]

I had no idea she could really sing this well, she really should be doing rock and ditch the country. Not as powerful as Nancy but pretty damn good.

[tryprz]

She's a belter no doubt...no one has Ann's tone but this girl has brilliant chest voice.  I like the bits of southern twang too

[mrwp819300]

TheDammaj - Let's hear your version so we can say they are better done the first time. A**HOLE!!

[TheHuMoCa]

she actually does sing like Ann

[jesternjeff]

Wish she would do more stuff like this, then trying to do country one hit wonders ! Her talent is in the vain of Heart ! Listen to her do Barracuda w/ Alice in Chains. Man it bothers me to think what would have happened if she was the lead singer for them ... how cool would that have been.

[TheDammaj]

Ann Wilson is a hard act to follow. Gretchen's remake, and it is a remake, not a cover, is good.

Some songs are simply done right the first time.

[markenhagen]

This chicks voice is incredible!

[Locustwing]

WOW

[godoylego]

I have to admit, she nailed it!! And I love Ann's vocals--nobody can compare. Yet, Gretchen made it her own--on the curtails of the Sisters Wilson, no less--not much variance from the original vocals--much appreciated...Brava!!

[trekkeruss]

Coattails, not curtails. ;)