Heart's Nancy Wilson slammed for calling today's America 'more embarrassing' than the Vietnam War era

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Heart's Nancy Wilson has made her views clear on America's current political climate.

The 71-year-old rock legend recently reflected on her band’s early music and how its themes of war, prejudice, and political turmoil still resonate nearly 50 years later.

Nancy Wilson's feelings on today's America vs the Vietnam War era 

Speaking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nancy Wilson compared her feelings about America today to how she and her sister, Ann Wilson, the lead singer of Heart, felt during the Vietnam War.

The band’s 1975 hit 'Crazy on You' was originally Ann’s critique of the war.

"We were kind of embarrassed at that time to call ourselves American because of the dirty politics of the Vietnam War. To be as subtle as possible, it’s more embarrassing now," Nancy shared. 

She didn’t elaborate further, but her remark suggests deep disillusionment with the current political and social landscape.

Nancy Wilson on the current relevance of Heart's 1977 song 'Barracuda'

Nancy Wilson also pointed to another one of Heart’s biggest hits, 'Barracuda', which was written in the 1970s as a scathing response to sexism within the industry. 

The song, she explained, was inspired by "a real sleazeball with a satin jacket" who tried to exploit the women in the band for financial gain, according to Fox News.

But, according to Nancy, the themes of 'Barracuda' still hold weight today.

"[It’s] even more relevant in the salacious billionaire culture with the grab-them-by-the-p***y mentality," she said, referencing the now-infamous 2005 comments by President Donald Trump that resurfaced before the 2016 election.

The Wilson sisters vs Donald Trump

Nancy and Ann Wilson have long been vocal critics of Donald Trump.

Back in 2018, Ann told The Hill that she would never allow him to use 'Barracuda' for his campaign, saying she "definitely wouldn’t" vote for him in 2020, though she needed time to research her preferred candidate.

Ann supported Sen Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary, making it clear where she stood politically.

Nancy, meanwhile, had a similar reaction when late John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin used 'Barracuda' during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Despite being asked to stop, McCain’s team continued to play the song, prompting Nancy to vent her frustration to EW.com at the time. 

She said, "I think it’s completely unfair to be so misrepresented. I feel completely f****d over."

Despite her frustration with the current state of the political scene, Nancy remains hopeful. She told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that she believes societal change is inevitable.

"I think for women in the culture the pendulum will come back again, and there'll be another renaissance in the arts to push back against the oppression of the cranky old rich White guys," the 71-year-old shared. 

And while she acknowledges that it may take time, she remains optimistic about the future. "I hope I am alive to see that next revolution," the guitarist said. 

Nancy Wilson slammed as she shares her views on current America 

Nancy Wilson faced intense backlash after sharing her stance on America's current political climate.

One Daily Mail reader said, "The only embarrassment is this vile individual, disrespecting the thousands of military personnel who were sadly injured and died in this war," referencing her remarks on the Vietnam War. 

Another added, "That's it, I'm burning all my Heart albums. Oh, that's right, I've never owned any Heart albums!" whereas someone else wrote, "I really really wish entertainers would keep their political opinion to themselves. Die-hard Heart fan but knowing she’s has said this is disappointing."

 "It's the best circus of modern times, the clowns keep making me laugh," another comment read. 

An individual wrote, "I’m embarrassed for her," while one more declared, "Give up citizenship and leave. No one will miss you."

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