Barracuda - Heart (band) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

When Heart released "Barracuda" in 1977 as the lead single from their album Little Queen, it quickly became one of the band's defining tracks. Written by Ann and Nancy Wilson, alongside Roger Fisher and Michael DeRosier, the song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was lauded for its raw, hard-hitting sound. The inspiration for "Barracuda" came from Heart's anger towards Mushroom Records. The label fabricated a story about an incestuous affair between the Wilson sisters as a publicity stunt. Ann's fury led her to pen the song's lyrics that night, channeling her rage into the powerful words and music. Musically, "Barracuda" features a driving guitar riff inspired by Nazareth's cover of Joni Mitchell's "This Flight Tonight". The song's lyrics and intense energy convey a defiant message against deceit and manipulation, both personal and within the music industry. The track has not only stood the test of time but has also been used in various media, reinforcing its status as a rock anthem.