Artist: Heart
Video: From YouTube.
In 1985, Heart returned to relevancy with a hit-laden album and videos receiving heavy airplay on MTV. That success was largely due to "Never", a high-energy, high-octane, sexually charged rocker.
This song was also my introduction to Heart, and I remember the excitement I felt upon hearing the opening notes. "Never" was one of four top ten singles from their self-titled album, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Ann and Nancy Wilson have been recording with Heart for nearly 40 years, and they will be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame this year. In 1985 they were entering their prime commercially. I was struck when I first saw them on MTV because it was unusual to see lady rockers at the time. These chicks were hard-boiled rock ‘n’ rollers, in contrast to the bubble-gum pop of the Go-Go’s (also great).
Nancy was quite a hottie, looking so sexy in that tight white shirt, and rocking out with her red guitar. The video is a stage performance with no audience, with lots of smoky effects that serve no purpose. The band members mostly mug for the camera. To make up for the lack of a storyline, they also do a lot of kicking, squatting, and jumping around.
I have no idea what this song is about. The lyrics are actually quite nonsensical. But Heart sings them with great sincerity and total commitment, and that makes “Never” a winner.
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