How rock group Heart began its career as an Ethel Merman cover band
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Nancy Wilson expresses admiration for Brian Wilson following his passing, discussing her fondness for the "Smile" album and its collaborators. She reminisces about Heart's origins as an Ethel Merman cover band, acknowledging sexism in the music industry. The conversation also touches on Heart's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wilson appreciates the efforts of those who supported Brian Wilson in completing his life work, highlighting their dedication and artistry. Heart will perform in San Francisco on August 10, with Todd Rundgren opening the show.
I was just going back to the "Smile" album (2004) and listening to it once again. They did that with the Wondermints guys and Darian Sahanaja and Jeff Foskett - all these guys I used to know.
It was such a lovely gift that they surrounded (Brian), when he could still do that, and finished that with him. The result is fantastic.
All of those guys were so fantastic. And they just made it their pilgrimage to be Team Brian, and be around him, for finishing kind of his life work - his genius opus that was "Smile."
I texted some of those guys and was like, 'Thank you for doing that - for Brian.' It was just a wond.
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