You should try "Strung Out" from the same album. The video for "Strung Out" actually sets up this video in that his agent or manager (or the person playing that role in the two videos) is actually trying to introduce Steve to this director. "Strung Out" is a real rocker with an even better guitar solo in it. And of course, because it is Steve Perry, incredible vocals.
Steve's Acapella at the beginning of Oh Sherrie was homage to the Four Tops Hit Bernadette when the si h drops and Levon shouts Bernadette. The woman in the video was hos real life girl friend Sherrie Swaffird. Steve always considered this her song despite their relationship ending after 6 years, so Sherrie still gets the Royalties to Oh Sherrie.
That solo was originally going to be a saxophone. When the guitarist, Waddy Wachtel, played on the song in the studio, he told the producer……hell no, I know exactly what belongs there. Then he put down that short guitar solo, and when Perry came into the studio and heard it, he said “What’s THAT?”. Waddy answered ,Thats your solo”. and Perry LOVED it. So, it stayed in. So…picture the song with a sax on that solo: Was Waddy right? I think so.
Sherrie Swafford. Steve Perry's long time girlfriend IS the Sherrie in the video. There relationship lasted about 6 years and was a true love affair. Interestingly neither Steve or Sherrie ever married.
I love this song but must admit I always thought it was Journey 🤦♀️. Anyway, it’s great and I agree that Steve Perry’s voice is out of this world. Thanks Harri and Craig 🌺✌️
You were spot on about jealousy!! Journey's guitarist Neal Schon, had put out about 2 or 3 solo albums at that time. So Steve said that it was time that he did something as well! Because he had been thinking about do a solo album. However, when Steve's first solo album came out, it did so well! So here it goes!!! While Steve was upset about Neal's solo, Steve does the same thing, and THEN Neal gets upset about Steve solo' album and just how well it did. So yeah, there was alot of bad blood between the guys. However, in 1983 on the Journey Frontiers tour, the band did preform one of Neal's song 'No More Lies'. And on the Raised On Radio tour, the band did 2 of Steve's songs 'Oh Sherrie and Strung Out!' Just alittle history lesson for ya! 🙂
@@HarriBestReactions ...... You're welcome! I should say that Neal's solo's were done in the early 80's and Steve's first solo was in 1984. Here's Neal's 'No More Lies' video. You should react to it! It's a GREAT song! czcams.com/video/jKxUVY9LE-c/video.html
The girl in the video was his then girlfriend Sherrie Swafford. They dated 5 1/2 years and I think broke up not too long after this song. She was angry during Separate Ways at the girl in the video and raised hell on the set and called that girl some really bad names. (That was from an interview from a couple band member). She supposedly said then said he better write a song about her.
40 years! 🎂Written by Steve Perry and Randy Goodrum. Nearly 10 years before this, RG wrote You Needed Me for Anne Murray, her most famous song she sang! Also in 1984, John Waite released Missing You. He was the singer who could have sung Open Arms but rejected it! Instead, Steve Perry accepted it, wrote the lyrics and sang it! Ann Wilson wanted to sing Almost Paradise with Steve Perry but could not because he was writing this song and other songs for his solo album with Randy Goodrum. A CZcams video short explains this. Here is the story on how SP met. RG thought that he was going to meet the lead guitarist of Aerosmith. But daughter of RG got her poster of Journey and pointed who Steve Perry is! L 🤣 L. Steve Perry is NOT Joe Perry, lead guitarist of Aerosmith! L🤣L Steve Perry did not want to write songs on that same day. But RG insisted. RG writes mostly country music, a style different than rock or soul, 2 styles Steve Perry writes . On that day, they wrote Foolish Heart, Oh Sherrie and She's Mine. Details are in the Randy Goodrum YT video of Foolish Heart. Same year, Randy Goodrum wrote Who's Holding Donna Now? for DeBarge. Randy Goodrum sings like Paul Simon.
He went solo for this album. He did go back to Journey for another album, and then he left fully. By 1998, he did his last album with them before a hip injury. In 1994-1995, he did another solo album Strange Medicine and did a solo tour.
Steve Perry at his very best.
Brian May loves this singer.
The journey Man legend perry forever The Golden voice The Big one oregenality absolutely amazing man simplicity Steve perry The Best ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Please, please, please! React to Foolish Heart next! It is said he did it in one take, no autotune, just Steve!
Those opening lines are so incredible. This song will never get old.
It's an Epic song and the video is really nice 🎉❤
*The VOICE!*
You should try "Strung Out" from the same album. The video for "Strung Out" actually sets up this video in that his agent or manager (or the person playing that role in the two videos) is actually trying to introduce Steve to this director. "Strung Out" is a real rocker with an even better guitar solo in it. And of course, because it is Steve Perry, incredible vocals.
Steve's Acapella at the beginning of Oh Sherrie was homage to the Four Tops Hit Bernadette when the si h drops and Levon shouts Bernadette. The woman in the video was hos real life girl friend Sherrie Swaffird. Steve always considered this her song despite their relationship ending after 6 years, so Sherrie still gets the Royalties to Oh Sherrie.
Great song.I love it so much.great reaction
Foolish Heart is another great solo by Steve Perry
my favorite
Steeeeeeeeeeve.....forever.
If you want to really listen to his vocal range, Somewhere There’s Hope on strange medicine album.. it’s a must
My high school radio all over again-love it!
I love the idea of the music video in a music video...
I remember watching this video many times on MTV 😁🤩♥️Love SP♥️
That solo was originally going to be a saxophone. When the guitarist, Waddy Wachtel, played on the song in the studio, he told the producer……hell no, I know exactly what belongs there. Then he put down that short guitar solo, and when Perry came into the studio and heard it, he said “What’s THAT?”. Waddy answered ,Thats your solo”. and Perry LOVED it. So, it stayed in. So…picture the song with a sax on that solo: Was Waddy right? I think so.
The woman that walked in the building with the white dress on was the woman he was singing about his then girlfriend Sherry
Sherrie Swafford.
Steve Perry's long time girlfriend IS the Sherrie in the video.
There relationship lasted about 6 years and was a true love affair.
Interestingly neither Steve or Sherrie ever married.
Wouldn't it be cool if they got back together. I know not realistic lol😊
Sherry (The Four Seasons) and Oh Sherrie were both about real people!
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I love this song but must admit I always thought it was Journey 🤦♀️. Anyway, it’s great and I agree that Steve Perry’s voice is out of this world. Thanks Harri and Craig 🌺✌️
You’re welcome!
Epic choice 🎉 ❤
Yo my bro Harry, good to see you, the man with good taste in music.
💜💜💜💜💜 Try his song "Strung Out". Be sure to watch the video, it shows his personality. It's wonderful. And his song "Foolish Heart" is great, too.
Great suggestion!
The beautiful “Sherrie Swafford” was Steve’s real girlfriend at the time in this video. She was the real deal.
The Voice has spoken. Nice one Craig!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks!
Time...Time for a ⏪▶️🎉
This was so popular when I was pregnant with my second child in 1984. Loved it then, love it now!
yes i remember you saying that
Craig, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Terrific submission choice! Well done, Harri.
Thanks!
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An awesome song ! Great reaction! ❤🙏
thanks
Try Strung Out next Harri, also from his solo career.
Thank you! A favorite from th college years. I went out with a girl who looked just like Sherrie Swaffird...
His voice like Freddy Mercury is undeniably the best. There were a few more but, not at that level.
they sound nothing a like.
@@markvanderstelt8999 never said they did.
Great reaction
What a voice and fantastic song. Thank you Craig and Harri.
You’re welcome!
Lordy as women we were skinny little waifs back then...
Oh......sherryyyyyy
Or perryyyyy
Check out Sheri Austin one solitary tear
Just looked on Wikipedia, and I didn't know this, but Steve's of Portuguese descent.
You were spot on about jealousy!! Journey's guitarist Neal Schon, had put out about 2 or 3 solo albums at that time. So Steve said that it was time that he did something as well! Because he had been thinking about do a solo album.
However, when Steve's first solo album came out, it did so well! So here it goes!!! While Steve was upset about Neal's solo, Steve does the same thing, and THEN Neal gets upset about Steve solo' album and just how well it did. So yeah, there was alot of bad blood between the guys.
However, in 1983 on the Journey Frontiers tour, the band did preform one of Neal's song 'No More Lies'. And on the Raised On Radio tour, the band did 2 of Steve's songs 'Oh Sherrie and Strung Out!'
Just alittle history lesson for ya! 🙂
Great insight.Thanx
@@HarriBestReactions ...... You're welcome!
I should say that Neal's solo's were done in the early 80's and Steve's first solo was in 1984.
Here's Neal's 'No More Lies' video. You should react to it! It's a GREAT song!
czcams.com/video/jKxUVY9LE-c/video.html
The girl in the video was his then girlfriend Sherrie Swafford. They dated 5 1/2 years and I think broke up not too long after this song. She was angry during Separate Ways at the girl in the video and raised hell on the set and called that girl some really bad names. (That was from an interview from a couple band member). She supposedly said then said he better write a song about her.
A most excellent selection Craig!!!! I love the video
Thanks!
40 years! 🎂Written by Steve Perry and Randy Goodrum. Nearly 10 years before this, RG wrote You Needed Me for Anne Murray, her most famous song she sang!
Also in 1984, John Waite released Missing You. He was the singer who could have sung Open Arms but rejected it! Instead, Steve Perry accepted it, wrote the lyrics and sang it!
Ann Wilson wanted to sing Almost Paradise with Steve Perry but could not because he was writing this song and other songs for his solo album with Randy Goodrum. A CZcams video short explains this.
Here is the story on how SP met. RG thought that he was going to meet the lead guitarist of Aerosmith. But daughter of RG got her poster of Journey and pointed who Steve Perry is! L 🤣 L. Steve Perry is NOT Joe Perry, lead guitarist of Aerosmith! L🤣L
Steve Perry did not want to write songs on that same day. But RG insisted. RG writes mostly country music, a style different than rock or soul, 2 styles Steve Perry writes . On that day, they wrote Foolish Heart, Oh Sherrie and She's Mine. Details are in the Randy Goodrum YT video of Foolish Heart.
Same year, Randy Goodrum wrote Who's Holding Donna Now? for DeBarge.
Randy Goodrum sings like Paul Simon.
Steve was Journey. Without Steve it was never more Journey.
he had left Journey before this song
He went solo for this album. He did go back to Journey for another album, and then he left fully. By 1998, he did his last album with them before a hip injury. In 1994-1995, he did another solo album Strange Medicine and did a solo tour.
Written for his girlfriend Sherry and she is the girl in the video
His Only hit here in Australia .Journey did not make the top 40 here at all
yet men at work did Haha
yeah, we have some backward questionable tastes sometimes.....