Heart’s Nancy Wilson says it’s ’embarrassing’ to be American – Washington Examiner
Nancy Wilson, the guitarist and vocalist of the band Heart, recently sparked controversy by expressing that she finds it “embarrassing” to be an American, citing the negative political climate, particularly around the Vietnam War as a key influence. In a recent interview, she mentioned that feelings of embarrassment have intensified over time. Wilson discussed connections between her music,specifically the 1975 hit “Crazy on You,” and the sexism portrayed in their 1977 song “Barracuda.” She highlighted the ongoing relevance of these themes in today’s culture, criticizing the prevailing attitudes of wealthy, powerful men. Wilson’s comments prompted a backlash from social media users, some of whom suggested she should leave the country if she is unhappy, pointing out the irony of her wealth gained from American music. Heart, formed in 1973 and known for their rock music, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson says it’s ’embarrassing’ to be American
Heart guitarist and vocalist Nancy Wilson is under fire after alleging it is “embarrassing” to be an American.
“We were kind of embarrassed at that time to call ourselves American because of the dirty politics of the Vietnam War,” Wilson, 71, said in a recent interview while discussing Heart’s 1975 hit “Crazy on You.”
“To be as subtle as possible, it’s more embarrassing now.”
The track was made as a response to the Vietnam War, according to Wilson, who added that the sexism chronicled in the 1977 song “Barracuda” is still prevailing in 2025.
“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,” Wilson said. “I hope I am alive to see that next revolution.”
“Barracuda” is about “a real sleazeball with a satin jacket” trying to “make more money out of the sexy chicks in Heart,” according to Wilson.
That sentiment “is even more relevant in the salacious billionaire culture with the grab-them-by-the-[expletive] mentality,” she said.
“Barracuda” may have reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but many users on social media were not fans of Wilson’s remarks.
“Nancy has enough money where she is free to pick another country and go there,” one X user posted. “Maybe she can get a flat next to Rosie O’Donnell.”
“She seems to be okay with taking our money. Leave if you don’t like it here,” another post read.
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“Says the millionaire who made TONS of dough playing music,” according to one commenter. “I just can’t with these people right now.”
Heart was formed in Seattle in 1973, and core members, including Wilson and her sister Ann Wilson, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
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