It’s late and we’re taking a day off from the big sports news. Still, congrats to Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson and the rest of the Lakers on winning the NBA title in convincing fashion posting a 99-86 win over the Magic in Game Five. They certainly are very deserving. More on that later. Plus some Subway Series thoughts along with the latest hard hits on Brian Bruney and K-Rod.

However, tonight, I figured we’d bring back the ever popular video installment in which we feature an artist or band. Today, we take a look back at the talented sister duo of lead singer Ann Wilson and guitarist Nancy Wilson, who each helped form one of the most powerful bands of the late 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s in Heart.

I’ve always felt they were forgotten despite some unbelievable hits like “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “Alone,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “What About Love,” “Who Will You Run To,” “Never,” and “These Dreams.”

There’s a reason Heart was ranked No.57 on “VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.” Because when it comes right down to it, the Ann and Nancy rocked. Between Ann’s amazing pipes and Nancy’s awesome guitar riffs and underrated backup vocals, they had it all. Especially in the looks department. Two gals who could flat out bring the house down with sex appeal. What’s better than that?

And so, we remember just how great they were in this segment taking a look back at a few of their best. As an 80’s kid, I had a good childhood. Heart was part of it. Let’s get out the time machine:

This is our favorite video. From their comeback self entitled 1985 Heart album which topped the charts, they made a smooth transition from hard rock to pop. When you have their talent, it can take you pretty far. At this point, Ann was battling weight issues unfortunately forcing the Record Company to push her younger sister Nancy more into the spotlight. Not that we mind. She was hot and a guitarist of one of the best bands. Still, you can’t do it alone. Without Ann, there’s no success and her vocals are absolutely stunning to this day.

Another big hit which I can still recall as a kid. Such a distinct sound compared to their other stuff. And sang in a different tone. We really dig the lyrics about deep dreaming.

These Dreams – Heart

Spare a little candle
Save some light for me
Figures up ahead
Moving in the trees
White skin in linen
Perfume on my wrist
And the full moon that hangs over
These dreams in the mist

Darkness on the edge
Shadows where I stand
I search for the time
On a watch with no hands
I want to see you clearly
Come closer than this
But all I remember
Are the dreams in the mist

CHORUS:
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Every second of the night I live another life
These dreams that sleep when it’s cold outside
Every moment I’m awake the further I’m away

Is it cloak ‘n’ dagger
Could it be spring or fall
I walk without a cut
Through a stained glass wall
Weaker in my eyesight
The candle in my grip
And words that have no form
Are falling from my lips

CHORUS

There’s something out there
I can’t resist
I need to hide away from the pain
There’s something out there
I can’t resist

The sweetest song is silence
That I’ve ever heard
Funny how your feet
In dreams never touch the earth
In a wood full of princes
Freedom is a kiss
But the prince hides his face
From dreams in the mist

I’d say this is their biggest hit. Just such a classic sound. You feel like you’re in a different era. And yet so personal about the controversy after leaving Mushroom Records. Sang with such emotion and played with ferocity.

A classic TV appearance. Plus an extended version of a kickass song. Roger Fisher is on lead guitar. Steve Fossen on bass. Howard Leese guitar, keyboards and vocals. Mike DeRosier is the man banging away on the drums. In the middle, he’s prominent along with the three guitars including Nancy creating a classic sound. Doesn’t get much better.

One of our favorite power love ballads. Great words and as usual, awesome emotion from Ann that few other lead singers can match. What intensity from both!

I hear the ticking of the clock
I’m lying here the room’s pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won’t end though
Alone

CHORUS:
Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone

You don’t know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight
You don’t know how long I have waited
You don’t know how long I have waited
And I was gonna tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
And my love for you is still unknown
Alone

CHORUS

How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
Alone, alone

Another excellent song with such a cool sound. Nancy’s all over this one looking magical. And the way they shot it in that light works. Good stuff.

And finally, a recent piece with an older Ann still totally rocking on American Idol with Carrie Underwood in what’s a great rendition of Alone. Pretty amazing how Ann can still hit those high notes. Unreal. I love how Carrie just points to both sisters out of a show of respect. Very cool.

That concludes this special video edition. Hope this makes people appreciate how truly great Heart was.