To this day I still watch this video at least a couple times per week and it absolutely breaks my heart watching the incomparable, lovely Ann sing. If you don't fall head over heels in love with this woman there is something horribly wrong with you. I can't wait to see them this spring. I have my tickets!
'Sweet Darlin'
Was recorded in January 1980, right after Ann Wilson ended her long-term relationship with Mike Fisher, who was the band's sound engineer and Ann's
soul-mate.
Ann was still crying out for her long-time boyfriend and spiritual guide of 8-Years.
This song was the 'last' song added to the 'Bebe Le Strange' album which was released on February 14, 1980.
Most of the band members hated this 'depressing song', but Ann had 'final say'
on all songs that were put on the album.
Oddly, the music video was cut 2+ years later, in mid-1982, and released during the 'Private Audition' tour with '2' new band members {Denny Carmassi and Mark Andes}.
Featuring all the band-members 'living it up; on the Turbo-Prop chartered jet and
Limo. Much like a 'B-Version' of the Led Zeppelin 'Houses of the Holy' film ending.
More of 'Heart' taking a 'page' from Led Zeppelin.
I can feel and sense the pure heart-break hitting me in waves. A beautiful performance from a woman whose voice has captivated me since I discovered Heart in 1973.
been a big fan of Heart, and in paticular Ann Wilson since the Dog and Butterfly days. Seen 'em in concert 13 times, will go 13 more again as long as they are willing to keep right on making it and touring.
Sweet darlin'
You saved me
I'm hummin'
From the lovin'
You gave me
You went so far
Where my feelings are
Breathing heaven fire
Sweet darlin'
I know you
You stopped running
You knew I had something
To show you
The fever tamed
Like an angel came
Made music of my name
Sweet darlin'
Early that morning we knew I had to fly
Engines were screaming and still I was asking myself why
High on the wind I was feeling my sweet darlin' cry
My heart was breaking
I closed my eyes
Darlin'
Can you hear me
We can't be wrong
The night's song
Pulls you near me
Time just falls
Distance small
I feel you all
Sweet darlin
