Little Queen Songs Ranked
Little Queen is the third studio album by American rock band Heart, released on May 14, 1977, by Portrait Records. The album was recorded and mixed at Kaye-Smith Studios in Seattle, Washington, from February to April 1977. On June 29, 2004, a remastered version of Little Queen was released by Epic Records and Legacy Recordings with two bonus tracks. Little Queen was released on May 14, 1977, and the reworked version of Magazine was re-released on April 22, 1978. With the successful single “Barracuda”, Little Queen outsold Magazine handily, eventually earning a triple platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). However, the almost simultaneous 1977 releases also gave the band the distinction of having all three of their albums (Dreamboat Annie, Magazine, and Little Queen) on the charts at the same time. Here are all of Little Queen songs ranked.
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10. Cry to Me
“There’s an underlying pain in “Cry To Me” crackling through Ann Wilson’s vocals – asking someone to trust and ‘set it free’ even if it’s emotionally dangerous. Cry To Me’ is a country folk number and is also great.”
9. Sylvan Song
“Zeppelin III’s mandolin influence rears its melodic head on “Sylvan Song” where the instrumental passage channels its inner Jimmy Page with beautiful effect (a Nancy Wilson and Roger Fisher co-write) before launching into gorgeous duet-vocals on “Dream Of The Archer”.”
8. Treat Me Well
“The truly gorgeous acoustic guitars of “Treat Me Well” rattle around your living room with warmth and presence – then that Bass and Ann’s aching pleading voice (will you treat me well) – that lonesome Harmonica mixing with the strings – Mike Flicker’s original production values shining like never before. It’s hugely impressive stuff…”
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7. Go On Cry
“The near six-minute “Go On Cry” is another co-write with Guitarist Fisher and feels like the album’s overlooked masterpiece. I’ve always loved the way those ‘ooh’ vocals come sailing in and those building guitar flicks like Roger Gilmour letting rip in the studio (Palmaccio’s Remaster breathes life into this track).”
6. Say Hello
“She is suited to these ballad type songs.’Say Hello’ is a fabulous uptempo folk rocker.It has a great chorus and wonderful harmonies. Hand-claps, falling coins and giggling voices open “Say Hello” quickly followed by layers of Fleetwood Mac type vocals as the band has fun and feels lighter than usual (bit of an album-sleeper this one).”
5. Dream of the Archer
“Dream of the Archer” harkens back to the troubadour music of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. The albums cover photo reflects a band of traveling entertainers from the late Middle Ages, and “Dream of the Archer” is their one offering which pays homage to an art of centuries ago.”
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4. Love Alive
“Love Alive” is also very beautiful and classic as she calmly sings “ever since I was a baby girl I wanted one thing most in this world was to keep my love alive” and the instrumental afterward is kind of progressive sounding.”
3. Little Queen
“The album’s ambitious title track “Little Queen” opens Side 2 where Ann sings of a ‘gypsy band’ – a five-minute guitar chugger co-written with Bassist Steve Fossen and Drummer Michael Derosier. “
2. Kick It Out
“Kick It Out” turned up at the B-side to the October 1977 UK 7″ single of “Love Alive” on Portrait PRT 5570 – but despite its strength as a double-sider – Heart would have to wait unto 1986’s “These Dreams” for chart success in Blighty.”
1. Barracuda
“Barracuda” is a song that came on in the car when I was getting home. It was such a kicking song I didn’t want to turn the car off. It is still one of my favorite songs by them.”