OT ~ Ann Wilson's solo album

[*Laura]

For all here who love Ann,great news!


I'm still hoping we'll hear an AW - SP duet one day.I wish he was on this record instead of Elton John.
Daydreaming,sure.


June 21, 2007

Ann Wilson Makes Social Statement With First Solo Record 'Hope & Glory' (September 11th, Zoë/Rounder Records)

Peers And Luminaries Join Heart’s Legendary Singer


Ann Wilson has recorded her first-ever solo effort 'Hope & Glory,' due September 11th on Zoë/ Rounder Records. The arresting vocalist branches out with a socially conscious and thought-provoking album of songs she selected to inspire the appropriately titled 'Hope & Glory.'

Produced by Ben Mink (k.d. lang, Feist), Hope & Glory features guest appearances from iconic artists Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright, Ann’s sister Nancy Wilson and others on unique renditions of songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and more.

“Each of these songs holds a special place in my soul…At one time or another every one of them has kept me up at night to the point of exasperation and will not be banished, as I lay sleepless on my pillow. Such songs as these carry me through my life, and they are a standard to which all new music I hear and write must compare.” – Ann Wilson

With the state of our times in mind, Wilson sings the story of a fallen soldier (“Where to Now St. Peter”), recounts hardship and desperation (“Immigrant Song”) and takes an angel’s view of a battlefield (“War of Man”). Wilson ties the entire body of work together with her stirring original song entitled “Little Problems, Little Lies”, a harrowing soldier’s eye view of life on the front lines.

Ann Wilson - 'Hope & Glory' track list:

1. Goodbye Blue Sky - with Nancy Wilson (Pink Floyd)
2. Where to Now St. Peter - with Elton John (Elton John)
3. Jackson - with k.d. lang (Lucinda Williams)
4. We Gotta Get Out of This Place - with Wynonna (The Animals)
5. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)
6. Darkness Darkness - with Nancy Wilson (The Youngbloods)
7. Bad Moon Rising - with Gretchen Wilson (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
8. War of Man - with Alison Krauss (Neil Young)
9. Get Together - with Nancy Wilson, Deana Carter & Wynonna (The Youngbloods)
10. Isolation (John Lennon)
11. A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall - with Rufus Wainwright & Shawn Colvin (Bob Dylan)
12. Little Problems, Little Lies

[scarygirl]

I love Ann Wilson and none voice greater to join her onstage than Steve MOFO Perry.

[conversationpc]

I love Ann Wilson's voice but I'm always skeptical whenever a reviewer says of an album that it is "socially conscious" or is making a "social statement". That's usully code language for "This album supports liberal causes" or "Conservatives suck ass".

[Moon Beam]

I love Ann Wilson's voice but I'm always skeptical whenever a reviewer says of an album that it is "socially conscious" or is making a "social statement". That's usully code language for "This album supports liberal causes" or "Conservatives suck ass".

Dave, you going to South Bend Sir?
If so, no talking politics while near me ok.......promise me.

[conversationpc]

I love Ann Wilson's voice but I'm always skeptical whenever a reviewer says of an album that it is "socially conscious" or is making a "social statement". That's usully code language for "This album supports liberal causes" or "Conservatives suck ass".

Dave, you going to South Bend Sir?
If so, no talking politics while near me ok.......promise me.

Unfortunately, I'll not be attending. I'm in Indiana but it's still a good three hour drive and I just don't have the available funds for it.

Canadians don't know squat about politics anyway...

[Moon Beam]

Canadians don't know squat about politics anyway...

<<<<<Laughs, blows a rumbling raspberry at Dave then unaffected walks away.

[X factor]

For all here who love Ann,great news!


I'm still hoping we'll hear an AW - SP duet one day.I wish he was on this record instead of Elton John.
Daydreaming,sure.


June 21, 2007

Ann Wilson Makes Social Statement With First Solo Record 'Hope & Glory' (September 11th, Zoë/Rounder Records)

Peers And Luminaries Join Heart’s Legendary Singer




Ann Wilson has recorded her first-ever solo effort 'Hope & Glory,' due September 11th on Zoë/ Rounder Records. The arresting vocalist branches out with a socially conscious and thought-provoking album of songs she selected to inspire the appropriately titled 'Hope & Glory.'

Produced by Ben Mink (k.d. lang, Feist), Hope & Glory features guest appearances from iconic artists Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright, Ann’s sister Nancy Wilson and others on unique renditions of songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and more.

“Each of these songs holds a special place in my soul…At one time or another every one of them has kept me up at night to the point of exasperation and will not be banished, as I lay sleepless on my pillow. Such songs as these carry me through my life, and they are a standard to which all new music I hear and write must compare.” – Ann Wilson

With the state of our times in mind, Wilson sings the story of a fallen soldier (“Where to Now St. Peter”), recounts hardship and desperation (“Immigrant Song”) and takes an angel’s view of a battlefield (“War of Man”). Wilson ties the entire body of work together with her stirring original song entitled “Little Problems, Little Lies”, a harrowing soldier’s eye view of life on the front lines.

Ann Wilson - 'Hope & Glory' track list:

1. Goodbye Blue Sky - with Nancy Wilson (Pink Floyd)
2. Where to Now St. Peter - with Elton John (Elton John)
3. Jackson - with k.d. lang (Lucinda Williams)
4. We Gotta Get Out of This Place - with Wynonna (The Animals)
5. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)
6. Darkness Darkness - with Nancy Wilson (The Youngbloods)
7. Bad Moon Rising - with Gretchen Wilson (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
8. War of Man - with Alison Krauss (Neil Young)
9. Get Together - with Nancy Wilson, Deana Carter & Wynonna (The Youngbloods)
10. Isolation (John Lennon)
11. A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall - with Rufus Wainwright & Shawn Colvin (Bob Dylan)
12. Little Problems, Little Lies

I LOVE Ann, but (Groan!) not ANOTHER covers album!!!!!

2 words...aristic-bankruptcy!

[lights1961]

For all here who love Ann,great news!


I'm still hoping we'll hear an AW - SP duet one day.I wish he was on this record instead of Elton John.
Daydreaming,sure.


June 21, 2007

Ann Wilson Makes Social Statement With First Solo Record 'Hope & Glory' (September 11th, Zoë/Rounder Records)

Peers And Luminaries Join Heart’s Legendary Singer




Ann Wilson has recorded her first-ever solo effort 'Hope & Glory,' due September 11th on Zoë/ Rounder Records. The arresting vocalist branches out with a socially conscious and thought-provoking album of songs she selected to inspire the appropriately titled 'Hope & Glory.'

Produced by Ben Mink (k.d. lang, Feist), Hope & Glory features guest appearances from iconic artists Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright, Ann’s sister Nancy Wilson and others on unique renditions of songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and more.

“Each of these songs holds a special place in my soul…At one time or another every one of them has kept me up at night to the point of exasperation and will not be banished, as I lay sleepless on my pillow. Such songs as these carry me through my life, and they are a standard to which all new music I hear and write must compare.” – Ann Wilson

With the state of our times in mind, Wilson sings the story of a fallen soldier (“Where to Now St. Peter”), recounts hardship and desperation (“Immigrant Song”) and takes an angel’s view of a battlefield (“War of Man”). Wilson ties the entire body of work together with her stirring original song entitled “Little Problems, Little Lies”, a harrowing soldier’s eye view of life on the front lines.

Ann Wilson - 'Hope & Glory' track list:

1. Goodbye Blue Sky - with Nancy Wilson (Pink Floyd)
2. Where to Now St. Peter - with Elton John (Elton John)
3. Jackson - with k.d. lang (Lucinda Williams)
4. We Gotta Get Out of This Place - with Wynonna (The Animals)
5. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)
6. Darkness Darkness - with Nancy Wilson (The Youngbloods)
7. Bad Moon Rising - with Gretchen Wilson (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
8. War of Man - with Alison Krauss (Neil Young)
9. Get Together - with Nancy Wilson, Deana Carter & Wynonna (The Youngbloods)
10. Isolation (John Lennon)
11. A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall - with Rufus Wainwright & Shawn Colvin (Bob Dylan)
12. Little Problems, Little Lies

I LOVE Ann, but (Groan!) not ANOTHER covers album!!!!!

2 words...aristic-bankruptcy!

I agree on the creative bankruptcy....., however, Ann's voice is so haunting...

[X factor]

For all here who love Ann,great news!


I'm still hoping we'll hear an AW - SP duet one day.I wish he was on this record instead of Elton John.
Daydreaming,sure.


June 21, 2007

Ann Wilson Makes Social Statement With First Solo Record 'Hope & Glory' (September 11th, Zoë/Rounder Records)

Peers And Luminaries Join Heart’s Legendary Singer




Ann Wilson has recorded her first-ever solo effort 'Hope & Glory,' due September 11th on Zoë/ Rounder Records. The arresting vocalist branches out with a socially conscious and thought-provoking album of songs she selected to inspire the appropriately titled 'Hope & Glory.'

Produced by Ben Mink (k.d. lang, Feist), Hope & Glory features guest appearances from iconic artists Elton John, Gretchen Wilson, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright, Ann’s sister Nancy Wilson and others on unique renditions of songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Neil Young and more.

“Each of these songs holds a special place in my soul…At one time or another every one of them has kept me up at night to the point of exasperation and will not be banished, as I lay sleepless on my pillow. Such songs as these carry me through my life, and they are a standard to which all new music I hear and write must compare.” – Ann Wilson

With the state of our times in mind, Wilson sings the story of a fallen soldier (“Where to Now St. Peter”), recounts hardship and desperation (“Immigrant Song”) and takes an angel’s view of a battlefield (“War of Man”). Wilson ties the entire body of work together with her stirring original song entitled “Little Problems, Little Lies”, a harrowing soldier’s eye view of life on the front lines.

Ann Wilson - 'Hope & Glory' track list:

1. Goodbye Blue Sky - with Nancy Wilson (Pink Floyd)
2. Where to Now St. Peter - with Elton John (Elton John)
3. Jackson - with k.d. lang (Lucinda Williams)
4. We Gotta Get Out of This Place - with Wynonna (The Animals)
5. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)
6. Darkness Darkness - with Nancy Wilson (The Youngbloods)
7. Bad Moon Rising - with Gretchen Wilson (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
8. War of Man - with Alison Krauss (Neil Young)
9. Get Together - with Nancy Wilson, Deana Carter & Wynonna (The Youngbloods)
10. Isolation (John Lennon)
11. A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall - with Rufus Wainwright & Shawn Colvin (Bob Dylan)
12. Little Problems, Little Lies

I LOVE Ann, but (Groan!) not ANOTHER covers album!!!!!

2 words...aristic-bankruptcy!

I agree on the creative bankruptcy....., however, Ann's voice is so haunting...

No doubt. I could listen to Ann sing the phone book. I just don't like this disturbing trend of bands / artists putting out covers albums. It's getting so where that's the only thing that sells for these artists.

[*Laura]

Ann's voice is so haunting...

That's the reason why I don't really care about any kind of political message behind these songs.She can sing anything,her voice is pure gold.