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Heart’s Devil’s Bargain with Capitol | Music News
Ann Wilson of Heart reveals the painful truth behind their 80s Capitol Records deal—a “devil’s bargain” that forced them to compromise their artistic soul. Facing plummeting popularity and lineup turmoil, the band signed on to hit-making machine demands, agreeing to use outside songwriters for the first time. Wilson admits she struggled with the sterile, emotionally hollow lyrics that fueled their biggest hits, a stark contrast to their raw, self-written roots. She reflects on how the 80s music scene’s polished sound clashed with Heart’s authenticity, leaving them caught between commercial…
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