Let me tell you this, I saw Journey live in Philly at The Spectrum in 1986 when I was in the Army stationed at Fort Dix NJ. Steve Perry and Journey were better live than recorded. That man’s voice is without equal.
The lead singer is no longer with him they've had a substitute for quite some years that sounds pretty close. Within the past couple years as well the lead singer put out some songs there was a lot of things going on a lot of mental games. He had said that he would never see again but a past relationship who died of cancer he promised her that he would sing again. It's like those songs that he put out only a few went ballistic and people were also saying that he was going to go back to journey but he has not and they've invited him back but he still will not do it I'm just fortunate I had the chance to see them you're from the Denver area and I am too and I got to see them
I had the pleasure of seeing them live in ‘82 (I think) Fantastic! Probably one of my favorite concerts! All their songs are bangers, can’t go wrong. I think you should react to one of their Live performances, you’ll see that they sound even better Live!
Steve Perry has never been married. He was in a relationship for a year & a half with someone battling breast cancer that sadly passed away. When he first met her he found out she was battling cancer and said it didn't matter. He had instantly fallen for her and he supported her, made memories with her and stayed by her side until the end and said she was the love of his life. I just watched an interview with him and when he was asked about Kelly it instantly brought both tears and a smile to his face 12 years later. ❤ Stay safe
@sandyczarnetzke7141 Steve Perry fell in love with Sherrie Swafford and was in a longterm relationhip with her. They were considered the 1980's version of Romeo and Juliette. That is who their hit "Oh Sherrie" came from. Sherrie was the love of his life. Yes, he did date a lady who had cancer and yes he did fall in love with her. But Sherrie was the love of his life.
My friends and I went through a lot of stuff to get to see them at the St. Paul Civic Center - with Bryan Adams. Still remember it like I was there yesterday
Steve Perry, lead singer, has probably the greatest voice of rock history but is rarely spoken about. His range and effortlessness is insane. Pitch is crazy!
When I was saying goodbye to my girlfriend back in California after serving 4 years in the Marine Corps and it was time for me to go home, This song was playing on the radio and I broke down in tears as we held one another saying goodbye. 26 years later, We still hold one another. We have been married for 24 years now and she told me that she knew when we broke down in tears as we held one another saying goodbye that we shared a love like no other love and she was right. This has always been our song. There will never be another.
First of all, thank you for your service under the "Sempre Fi" creedo. My good friend retired from the Army after 30 years, mostly in the Rangers. But on the music note, I relate brother. Songs at those big moments in life stick with you (and sometimes with the one you leave behind). I did not have the ending you had. I am a truck driver that divorced due to my career as an over-the-road driver. Then I met my soul mate in southern California as our divorce process started. I was 40 and she was 23 with 4 children. For nearly 2 years, I tried balancing career and being with her. But I could not mentally drive just SoCal without wanting to off myself. I had to do what I was meant to do - drive 48 states and Canada. It wasn't even a job to me - it is WHO I am. The tearful goodbye with me pulling out of the drive way with her and her 2 youngest crying on the porch is still very painful and it's been 17 years. There are 2 songs that I can hardly stand to listen to. One she sent me via email "Are You Alright" by Lucinda Williams and "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star. The Lucinda tune is crushing lyrically. Mazzy Star was a song that we listened to on the greatest and most intimate night we had together. I swear our souls merged that night. It's the only way I can explain it. In the middle of the song, I felt this combined feelings of warmth and chills. It was a 2 second jolt which she felt at the same time. We were just laying together facing each other in bed with eyes close and we opened our wide eyes at the same time and she asked "What the he11 just happened!?" I had no answer. We just hugged and said "I love you". I get goosebumps thinking about it still. That song was imprinted on us. Music is so awesome! Peace!
Steve’s never been married. He had two long term relationships. He has a daughter and grandchildren, but he has really been protective of them. Steve is still a tremendous person.
My husband is an OTR truck driver. This is our song! We change some of the lyrics to fit our situation. "Traffic lights, over your blacktop world, dodging all the clowns to stay alive. Through space and time, there's always another load. Wondering where you are and lost without you." After 35 of years of marriage, 25 years of it him driving, I'm forever his, faithfully.
I am a 68 year old white woman without a racist bone in my body. But all your talk about rap music gives me a whole different perspective on rappers. I love your stories. Don't stop talking.
Steve Perry was, is, and will always be THE BEST SINGER of the 80's. Anyone else, no matter how much they sound like him is, just that, a sound alike. Journey songs were always perfection.
He never got married, met the love of his life after he left Journey, she was in the midst of stage 4 cancer and died a year later. He is alive, but not "out there" so much anymore. He is 75.
He's still alive. Never married. Very private. Read up about the "journey" of this band. And yes, you should definitely review more of their songs; there are a lot, and you couldnt go anywhere without hearing one of them in the 80's. So grateful that was my era.
Old man here. It's cool to see young people, especially rap, metal, etc. listeners, love the music I grew up with. We knew it was good, it turned out to be history making. It will never happen again.
“It will never happen again” Every generation has history making music. You’re talking nostalgia. This *is* amazing music and I grew up on it thanks to my mother, but to act like no music since has been as good or had an impact on the world… you’re just being nostalgic.
HUGE RESPECT to you for choosing being home to raise your daughter over traveling on tour. My dad worked out of state for a large part of my childhood and I hated for him to be away so much. The best feeling ever was when he told us he was going to get to work close to home and never had to leave us for weeks at a time again. HUGE RESPECT to you!
"Being apart ain't easy on this love affair. Two strangers learn to love again. I get the joy of rediscovering you" - one of the most amazing lines in popular music.
Steve dated a friend of mine in high school before he met Sherri (solo hit Oh Sherri - and that’s the actual Sherri in the mv). He and Sherri were together during the journey years but didn’t last. A while back he met a lovely new lady he said was the love of his life and he committed to her despite a cancer diagnosis. Though she eventually passed away, he said he had no regrets because they were soulmates. Steve Perry is an extraordinary talent and a personal hero. Journey never recovered from refusing to wait for Steve to have his surgery and while I follow his career, I left them when they abandoned him. I’m loving your reactions. This song still makes me cry.
I saw a documentary with Steven Perry and he said he decided to walk away from music to take care of his Mother Journey will never be the same but thank you Steven for your gift to all of us❤
Steve is reportedly making a new solo album and possibly going on a tour in the US, of course depending on his health. He had to leave Journey to have hip surgery and when he recovered, the band refused to let him return. They have had 2 singers since but NONE is anywhere close to Steve Perry!
The keyboardist, Jonathan Cain, he is the one that wrote ‘Faithfully’ for his wife. Steve Perry is currently(2024) 75 years old and he was the lead singer. Absolutely phenomenal voice, in fact, his nickname is “the voice”. The lead guitarist is Neal Schon. Steve Smith was the original drummer. The bass guitarist is Ross Vallory. Journey is touring right now. Still! They have a different lead singer, and he is from the Philippines, his name is Arnel Pineda, and he actually sounds a lot like Steve Perry. It’s a long story, but Steve has not been singing with them since about 1986. He has a few albums of his own. Check out ‘Open Arms’. If you liked faithfully, you will go crazy for open arms. There are so many absolutely incredible songs from Journey. So many I don’t even know where to start. Try ‘wheel in the sky’ , lights, separate ways, when you love a woman…. Many more. I was a teenager when they were really really huge and it’s the band of my lifetime. 40 years later, I listen to them all the time. Enjoy!
I'm in Toronto Canada. I have all your music downloaded. Unfortunately timing has never allowed me to see you guys but your music has been a part of my life since I was a kid. Thanks for the amazing music and memories I have to go with different tunes. I checked out the live stuff and have the Houston show on my playlist ♥️🇨🇦
As a family man myself I can appreciate the feelings of leaving one part of your life behind to be an active part in your children's lives. I applaud you for making the personal sacrifice to be a father. Much respect man, much respect. Keep talking, one of the reasons I like your channel is that you're an open book to us your audience. Thank you for that.
Good you found Journey. I asked this girl to “go with me” at skating on November 21, 1981 (in 9th grade) slow skate to Journey “Open Arms”. Now married 33 yrs, 3 kids, 4 grandchildren. Lots to check out from Journey. I think Mother, Father will blow you away. ~Peace
Journey's catalog is deep. They have had 19 top 40 Billboard singles in the US and have a total of 25 gold and platinum albums. Their lead singer, Steve Perry, left the band for a solo career, but they are still touring with a new lead, Arnel Pineda, whom they discovered in 2007 on CZcams.
Steve left because he had health issues, no longer had the fire, lost his mom, not to pursue a solo career. Steve can be replaced. He is the heart of Journey
Jon Bon Jovi gave him the nickname "the voice" and Randy Jackson noted that he had a "golden voice". He is a singer with a tremendous vocal range and a unique voice and his name is Steve Perry.
OMG, his name is Steve Perry, the keyboard player wrote it about HIS wife, they got a divorce oddly enough because he cheated. Perry is very much still alive, released an album 5 years ago, still a great singer!
First and most importantly, mad props to you for putting your daughter first. No matter what else, you made the right decision. Please continue your dive down the Journey rabbit hole. Journey was the first concert I ever saw and still in the top 5, all these years later. Amazing, amazing talent. I would suggest Stone in Love for a banger and Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' for just general awesomeness.
My husband, who passed away a few months ago unexpectedly, was a professional musician who traveled the world on big tours and he was just in inducted into the Canadian Rock and roll Hall of fame. This song was one that he and I both love to and he'd be on the road he called me and sing part of it to me so many times it was wonderful. Steve Perry is just a ledge
Journey is one of those bands that EVERY SINGLE SONG they have is a classic 🎉 Steve Perry the lead singer has one of the greatest voices of all time. And BP, you sharing your thoughts and your life with us is part of what makes your vids so special. Don't let the few that don't get it make you hold back, keep doin what you do Bro we love it ❤
I would say faithfully is either tied or right behind don't stop believin as their second biggest hit ever. They have many. But the next song you should listen to by them is separate ways and/or anyway way you want it.
You will Love a journey deep dive! Steve Perry was called “The Voice“ since Way back. He has a voice that’s pitch perfect and beautiful like nobody else and he makes it look so easy. There’s so many other songs to start with but this was an incredible choice. Loved your reaction and I knew it would hit you. Make sure if nothing else you do “open arms” and watch most of them Live at a concert I believe 1981 but it was in Houston. They will keep blowing your way… Separate ways, who’s crying now, lights, etc. love you man. Enjoy❤
@@amyaeschbach3581- agreed 100% on listening to Open Arms and Separate Ways next! @Pegasus- to learn more about the band nowadays, watch the documentary “Don’t Stop Believin” about their new lead singer and how their touring has picked up since then; it deals with relational challenges of being on the road as well.
What has always amazed me with the song Separate Ways is how great/rock'n it is, but then the went and made what is now gone down in history as the worst video ever made during MTV's prime.
The song was written by the keyboard and piano player to his wife. If you like live performances, "Mother Father" live in Houston 1981 is one of the best you will ever see.
Thank you for sharing part of your story with us!! Steve’s voice is so crystal clear and powerful. Memories come flooding back when I hear anything by Journey ❤
My wife was in love with Steve Perry and she saw Journey and then Steve in his solo career and still has all of her concert tickets from those shows and I’m convinced that if Steve showed up on our doorstep I’d be left there by myself and it wouldn’t surprise me. She’s been in love with him since the early 80s. This is one of my favorites.
Yeah, you NEED to react to more Journey for sure. Separate Ways is another one of their big hits. Lights is very famous, as well. One of my personal favorites is Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’. They have so many great songs. You probably can’t go wrong with any of them.
LOVED the original Journey but dropped them when they treated Steve Perry so dastardly when he needed their love and support. The best male voice in music! Never forget you made Journey who they are, Steve! ❤
I love your reactions. Thats why I am here. Seeing someone enjoy the music of my lifetime and sharing what it means to them is awesome, raw, and honest! I am here for all of it!
This is a rabbit hole you HAVE got to go down!!! That man is the original The Voice!! I saw them in Orlando when I was a senior in high school in 1983 !! Freaking AWESOME SHIZZZZ
The song was written by Jonathan Cain the keyboardist. He wrote it for his wife. Unfortunately they didn't stay together. Steve Perry is the singer. He left the band officially in 1996 because of a hip injury that prevented him from touring. Plus, I think he was tired of touring as well. Journey is still together with a lead singer that sounds remarkably like Steve Perry, but no one can really replace him. He is alive and kicking and after being out of the business for years, released a solo album a couple of years ago. Check out Foolish Heart from his solo album Street Talk released in 1984.
Arnel sounds nothing like Steve Perry. He needs to just quit trying and just sing like himself. He's a good singer but no one should try to sound like Steve. You're just going to get your feelings hurt.
@@trb2021 If people listen closely, sometimes you can hear Arnel's accent. I agree he sounds nothing like Steve Perry. Arnel is a good singer, but he does need to sing like himself, and keep it real.
So many good songs....Any Way You Want It, Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin', Separate Ways...a great band to deep dive on! I love the discussions you have on the songs and the memories you share. Keep talking. This song was written by the keyboardist Jonathan Cain...
He has an incredible voice that spans 3 full octives. Perry is renowned for his countertenor vocal range, which spans from F♯2 to A5. Perry's voice has been described as a "high 'tenor altino'
Hell no there will never be another Sebastian Bach, he’s one of the greatest singers ever. I meet him through a friend that’s good friends Sebastian was playing at star land Sayreville nj and we hanged out he is as as pure as his music. 🇺🇸
Dude, plenty and yes, they add up, both ballads and pop rock. Steve Perry was the lead singer at the beginning and height of their popularity. Check out their songs, “Wheel in the Sky”, “Lovin, Touchin’, Squeezin’”, “Still They Ride”, “Any Way You Want It”, “Lights”, “Open Arms”, Who’s Crying Now”, “Dixie Highway”, “Too Late” and “Lovin’ You is Easy”. Oh yeah. “Separate Ways” as well
I like that you shared. You're very genuine and not fake like alot of other channels. Thank you! Thats the great thing about music... Brings you back and its a beautiful thing. Music should bring people together because soul has no color etc .. Definitely check out more Journey. This song also brings back so many memories of my childhood. 😊
Not mad many do not know great music like this, just happy ur willing to discover the magic in music from back then. Saw them live in 79 and 82 and Steve is renowned for his countertenor vocal range and the same live as recorded, just phenomenal...Dubbed "The Voice" In the Top “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”...Thanx for the memories, Great reaction, Peace
Talk, preach. Journey is the soundtrack of my life. Love that you feel the message. I listened. Thanks for sharing. I saw Steve as the front man twice. I've seen Journey many times.
Journey had many hits. Please listen to more Journey, what a great band. Steve Perry's (lead singer) wife died of cancer and he just stopped touring. He is such a humble, lovely man.
Who's Cryin Now is my favorite. Send Her My Love,Open Arms, Lights, Stone In Love,Seperate Ways, Any Way You want It, Lovin Touchin Squeezin, and check Steve Perry's solo stuff too! Oh Sherrie and Foolish Heart
"Mother father", Steve really expressed his soul in this song. Wow! a different realm, a different mindset a different experience but art for the sake of art was the Perry Journey. Even the drummer stated this was his favorite song of all of their songs. Keep in mind before they became Journey they were Santana. Lead singer Steve Perry was single during these years, however about the time he wanted to get a break from the non stop touring, he started to date a girl he met Sherry. Perry did a solo album while still being lead singer for Journey, and had a hit song called "Oh Sherry". Later in life in recent years he has released some songs, which are good but are of a different nature and style. One has to keep in mind pop rock or love ballads was not Steve Perry, he loved the real classical songs, were talking times when mono ruled. That's how he learned his amazing talent from. But as the lead singer for Journey the band demand of the schedule I think burned him out, it was endless despite this video depicting band members being so sad about being away from home and their family, Steve at this time had no one, but wanted someone, but could never find that someone on the road. I think the band over all meant well, but most of them if something broke could easily repair a string or some other part, with Steve his vocals was the instrument and it needed time to rest. I think some of the band members were selfish, in not understanding that biological fact, so they pushed Steve Perry to lose the passion of singing, if that's lost we end up with the fake Journey that's been touring decades longer than the original, but never being able to hit any new heights.
Steve Perry is one of the best rock singers ever. No auto-tune and sheer power.
Amen
Arguably the best. Freddie is up there too.
To bad Steve and Miley Cyrus can't do a duet. I watched her do this song and she did amazing. It was before she had the surgery done on her throat.
Whew🎉no doubt!
@@jakerazmataz852absolutely Freddy is right up there in voice ranges😂❤❤❤
Let me tell you this, I saw Journey live in Philly at The Spectrum in 1986 when I was in the Army stationed at Fort Dix NJ. Steve Perry and Journey were better live than recorded. That man’s voice is without equal.
Me two
The lead singer is no longer with him they've had a substitute for quite some years that sounds pretty close. Within the past couple years as well the lead singer put out some songs there was a lot of things going on a lot of mental games. He had said that he would never see again but a past relationship who died of cancer he promised her that he would sing again. It's like those songs that he put out only a few went ballistic and people were also saying that he was going to go back to journey but he has not and they've invited him back but he still will not do it I'm just fortunate I had the chance to see them you're from the Denver area and I am too and I got to see them
Same here! Greatest memories!
I had the pleasure of seeing them live in ‘82 (I think) Fantastic! Probably one of my favorite concerts!
All their songs are bangers, can’t go wrong. I think you should react to one of their Live performances, you’ll see that they sound even better Live!
That's true I saw this tour in Atlanta in 86 at the Omni arguably one of the best shows I've ever seen live
Steve Perry has never been married. He was in a relationship for a year & a half with someone battling breast cancer that sadly passed away. When he first met her he found out she was battling cancer and said it didn't matter. He had instantly fallen for her and he supported her, made memories with her and stayed by her side until the end and said she was the love of his life. I just watched an interview with him and when he was asked about Kelly it instantly brought both tears and a smile to his face 12 years later. ❤ Stay safe
He does have a daughter and grandchildren, though.
Aww how sad I did not know that thanks for sharing what amazing guy
@sandyczarnetzke7141 Steve Perry fell in love with Sherrie Swafford and was in a longterm relationhip with her. They were considered the 1980's version of Romeo and Juliette. That is who their hit "Oh Sherrie" came from. Sherrie was the love of his life. Yes, he did date a lady who had cancer and yes he did fall in love with her. But Sherrie was the love of his life.
@@wendymacraild5204 I just repeated what he said in an interview about 3 months ago on the Today show where he discussed all this.
Who is the mother of his only child?
I only have 1 rule, never turn off Journey. If it comes on the radio, life comes to a halt til it's over.
😅😅😅I hear you!
I’m 59 let me tell you this, Journey owned the 80’s, a really under appreciated band, but I lived it, and to say they were huge is an understatement.
My friends and I went through a lot of stuff to get to see them at the St. Paul Civic Center - with Bryan Adams. Still remember it like I was there yesterday
Yes they owned the 80’s!!! Saw them at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City way back in the 80’s. They headlined for an all day rock lineup…. Epic!!
Going on 57. I'm with you on that one
Lights? Wheel in the Sky? Not on top 40. Rock and roll all the way!!!!
Same age and for sure this made the mix tape
Steve Perry, lead singer, has probably the greatest voice of rock history but is rarely spoken about. His range and effortlessness is insane. Pitch is crazy!
the GOAT
Mine are Steve Perry and Freddie Mercury. Equal greatness in my eyes.
Rarely? Completely disagree. Steve Perry is often talked about as one of the greatest voices of all time. That reputation is richly deserved.
@@debbiesimonsen3289 - Great choice. For me it's Perry & Ann Wilson.
@@RobertoSantana61 Me too. Heart is one of my faves. For me Freddie and Steve are equal, then for the girls, Heart.
When I was saying goodbye to my girlfriend back in California after serving 4 years in the Marine Corps and it was time for me to go home, This song was playing on the radio and I broke down in tears as we held one another saying goodbye. 26 years later, We still hold one another. We have been married for 24 years now and she told me that she knew when we broke down in tears as we held one another saying goodbye that we shared a love like no other love and she was right. This has always been our song. There will never be another.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful!
First of all, thank you for your service under the "Sempre Fi" creedo. My good friend retired from the Army after 30 years, mostly in the Rangers. But on the music note, I relate brother. Songs at those big moments in life stick with you (and sometimes with the one you leave behind). I did not have the ending you had. I am a truck driver that divorced due to my career as an over-the-road driver. Then I met my soul mate in southern California as our divorce process started. I was 40 and she was 23 with 4 children. For nearly 2 years, I tried balancing career and being with her. But I could not mentally drive just SoCal without wanting to off myself. I had to do what I was meant to do - drive 48 states and Canada. It wasn't even a job to me - it is WHO I am. The tearful goodbye with me pulling out of the drive way with her and her 2 youngest crying on the porch is still very painful and it's been 17 years.
There are 2 songs that I can hardly stand to listen to. One she sent me via email "Are You Alright" by Lucinda Williams and "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star. The Lucinda tune is crushing lyrically. Mazzy Star was a song that we listened to on the greatest and most intimate night we had together. I swear our souls merged that night. It's the only way I can explain it. In the middle of the song, I felt this combined feelings of warmth and chills. It was a 2 second jolt which she felt at the same time. We were just laying together facing each other in bed with eyes close and we opened our wide eyes at the same time and she asked "What the he11 just happened!?" I had no answer. We just hugged and said "I love you". I get goosebumps thinking about it still.
That song was imprinted on us. Music is so awesome! Peace!
😢 this is absolutely Beautiful, thank you for sharing your love story, may it last forever and ever! ❤
Thank you for your service Sir!
Wheel in the Sky❤❤❤
Separate Ways❤❤
Open Arms. ❤❤
Oh Sherry❤❤❤❤❤
Anyway you want it.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They never made a bad song.
Oh Sherry is Steve Perry solo. He is also Awesome!
oh, I don't know about that...some of those songs on Raised on Radio....
Who's Crying Now.
Stone in love ( one of my personal favorites I'm gonna go find it on CZcams now)
Mother, father
Steve’s never been married. He had two long term relationships. He has a daughter and grandchildren, but he has really been protective of them. Steve is still a tremendous person.
Yessss. He's a class act.
Black 55 year old woman here from the Bahamas telling you guys we love Journey in the Bahamas.
"I get the joy of rediscovering you" One of the greatest lines ever written.
My husband is an OTR truck driver. This is our song! We change some of the lyrics to fit our situation. "Traffic lights, over your blacktop world, dodging all the clowns to stay alive. Through space and time, there's always another load. Wondering where you are and lost without you." After 35 of years of marriage, 25 years of it him driving, I'm forever his, faithfully.
This song was actually written by the keyboard player Jonathan Cain who wrote it for his wife at the time one of Journey’s best songs
I didn't know that, thanks!
Jonathan came up with the tune, and he and Steve wrote it together. Great collaboration!!!
She still left him.
I am a 68 year old white woman without a racist bone in my body. But all your talk about rap music gives me a whole different perspective on rappers. I love your stories. Don't stop talking.
STEVE PERRY......Maybe the best male voice in music history.
Sebastian bach and freddie mercury win that argument
Steve Perry was, is, and will always be THE BEST SINGER of the 80's. Anyone else, no matter how much they sound like him is, just that, a sound alike. Journey songs were always perfection.
I always tell people you don't hear Steve Perry, you FEEL Steve Perry when he sings!
WOW! Perfectly 💯
Agree!
Truth!
I once listened to "Open Arms" with a couple of neighbors, one of them started to shed tears like a faucet. She didn't even know a word of English.
Exactly!!
Perfect way to put it !!
When Journey dropped this song, they instantly became the measure of the genre "Power Ballads", that all other Rock/Metal bands are measured against.
This, and "Open Arms"
He never got married, met the love of his life after he left Journey, she was in the midst of stage 4 cancer and died a year later. He is alive, but not "out there" so much anymore. He is 75.
This is why Steve Perry is the voice, he knows when to let go and when to gently let us ride the emotion , he is perfect, beautiful control
Any boyfriend who brought his girl to a Journey concert got lucky that night. Steve makes girls melt. Went to many Journey concerts in the 80s.
Steve Perry is 1 of the best male vocalists EVER in the history of ever. He and Journey are heaven sent.
More Journey Reactions PLEASE!!! You will NOT be disappointed!
Yes. Need to listen to ALL of Journey. Most people will be surprised to hear their earlier stuff.
Nobody can deliver a power ballot like Steve Perry and Journey!
He's still alive. Never married. Very private. Read up about the "journey" of this band. And yes, you should definitely review more of their songs; there are a lot, and you couldnt go anywhere without hearing one of them in the 80's. So grateful that was my era.
Remember this is prior to auto tune. Steve Perry’s voice is unmatched❤
Old man here. It's cool to see young people, especially rap, metal, etc. listeners, love the music I grew up with. We knew it was good, it turned out to be history making. It will never happen again.
“It will never happen again”
Every generation has history making music. You’re talking nostalgia.
This *is* amazing music and I grew up on it thanks to my mother, but to act like no music since has been as good or had an impact on the world… you’re just being nostalgic.
So grateful to have lived through this. I feel sorry for people who didnt have our life. Makes me glad to see them witness the music.
HUGE RESPECT to you for choosing being home to raise your daughter over traveling on tour. My dad worked out of state for a large part of my childhood and I hated for him to be away so much. The best feeling ever was when he told us he was going to get to work close to home and never had to leave us for weeks at a time again. HUGE RESPECT to you!
"Being apart ain't easy on this love affair. Two strangers learn to love again. I get the joy of rediscovering you" - one of the most amazing lines in popular music.
Steve dated a friend of mine in high school before he met Sherri (solo hit Oh Sherri - and that’s the actual Sherri in the mv). He and Sherri were together during the journey years but didn’t last. A while back he met a lovely new lady he said was the love of his life and he committed to her despite a cancer diagnosis. Though she eventually passed away, he said he had no regrets because they were soulmates. Steve Perry is an extraordinary talent and a personal hero. Journey never recovered from refusing to wait for Steve to have his surgery and while I follow his career, I left them when they abandoned him. I’m loving your reactions. This song still makes me cry.
I love "Oh Sherrie"
Journey Tours today. They have a new singer (that is Asian). He sounds so much like Steve, but no one could ever replace Steve.
@@debigolden8127 their Filipino singer is talented. It's definitely not the same though.
No one will ever replace Steve.
Steve namorou um rapaz?
I saw a documentary with Steven Perry and he said he decided to walk away from music to take care of his Mother Journey will never be the same but thank you Steven for your gift to all of us❤
Don't be ashamed. Embrace the greatest band of all time. 😀
Also, he can do all of it - Live sounds just exactly like the recording . His voice , his pitch , his tone was incredible ///
Steve is reportedly making a new solo album and possibly going on a tour in the US, of course depending on his health. He had to leave Journey to have hip surgery and when he recovered, the band refused to let him return. They have had 2 singers since but NONE is anywhere close to Steve Perry!
Journey and Boston toured together. Tickets $ 8.50.
Steve Perry has the most incredible vocal range. He is my top singer of all time.
The keyboardist, Jonathan Cain, he is the one that wrote ‘Faithfully’ for his wife. Steve Perry is currently(2024) 75 years old and he was the lead singer. Absolutely phenomenal voice, in fact, his nickname is “the voice”. The lead guitarist is Neal Schon. Steve Smith was the original drummer. The bass guitarist is Ross Vallory. Journey is touring right now. Still! They have a different lead singer, and he is from the Philippines, his name is Arnel Pineda, and he actually sounds a lot like Steve Perry. It’s a long story, but Steve has not been singing with them since about 1986. He has a few albums of his own. Check out ‘Open Arms’. If you liked faithfully, you will go crazy for open arms. There are so many absolutely incredible songs from
Journey. So many I don’t even know where to start. Try ‘wheel in the sky’ , lights, separate ways, when you love a woman…. Many more. I was a teenager when they were really really huge and it’s the band of my lifetime. 40 years later, I listen to them all the time. Enjoy!
You mean since 1996 right? :) Trial by fire was his last album with the band, but didn't tour the album with them.
Thanks for clearing some of this up for him!!
Steve Snith is not the original drummer. He joined after Perry.
This goes for every person that's been on the road for any period of time. "I get the joy of rediscovering you" one of the hardest lines in a song
Beautiful...
It’s very beautiful and touching ❤
Song about touring try Bob seger ' Turn the page '
One of my favorite lines!! Gives me goosebumps. It never gets old lol
Steve Perry has that voice that gives you the chills when he sings❤
I'm in Toronto Canada. I have all your music downloaded. Unfortunately timing has never allowed me to see you guys but your music has been a part of my life since I was a kid. Thanks for the amazing music and memories I have to go with different tunes. I checked out the live stuff and have the Houston show on my playlist ♥️🇨🇦
Theres only one other that can do that .. his name is Michael Bolton..
Man, Steve Perry had one of the most amazing voices in Rock History! Powerful!!! ❤❤❤
One of the finest voices you'll ever hear is Steve Perry, but the whole band and his voice belongs together!
Wheel In The Sky is another great song.
To me, Still They Ride is one of the best at showing off what makes him "The Voice""
Still They Ride is Steve at his best. So much emotion and voice control. He is truly amazing!
As a family man myself I can appreciate the feelings of leaving one part of your life behind to be an active part in your children's lives. I applaud you for making the personal sacrifice to be a father. Much respect man, much respect. Keep talking, one of the reasons I like your channel is that you're an open book to us your audience. Thank you for that.
There's a reason they're one of the biggest bands of all time.
Good you found Journey. I asked this girl to “go with me” at skating on November 21, 1981 (in 9th grade) slow skate to Journey “Open Arms”. Now married 33 yrs, 3 kids, 4 grandchildren.
Lots to check out from Journey. I think Mother, Father will blow you away.
~Peace
Journey's catalog is deep. They have had 19 top 40 Billboard singles in the US and have a total of 25 gold and platinum albums. Their lead singer, Steve Perry, left the band for a solo career, but they are still touring with a new lead, Arnel Pineda, whom they discovered in 2007 on CZcams.
I just can't get behind the karaoke journey. Once Perry joined, they became the legends they are. He was journey
@@ROG958 Completely. You can't replace Steve Perry, as is evidenced by the fact that they have't had a big hit since he left.
Steve left because he had health issues, no longer had the fire, lost his mom, not to pursue a solo career. Steve can be replaced. He is the heart of Journey
They fired Steve (dummies) for not getting hip surgery when they felt he needed it.
Jon Bon Jovi gave him the nickname "the voice" and Randy Jackson noted that he had a "golden voice". He is a singer with a tremendous vocal range and a unique voice and his name is Steve Perry.
OMG, his name is Steve Perry, the keyboard player wrote it about HIS wife, they got a divorce oddly enough because he cheated. Perry is very much still alive, released an album 5 years ago, still a great singer!
I thought she died from cancer
First and most importantly, mad props to you for putting your daughter first. No matter what else, you made the right decision.
Please continue your dive down the Journey rabbit hole. Journey was the first concert I ever saw and still in the top 5, all these years later. Amazing, amazing talent.
I would suggest Stone in Love for a banger and Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' for just general awesomeness.
There is NO BAD JOURNEY SONG!!! PERIOD!!! Steve Perry is just unbelievable!!
It's so sad that today the younger generation has never heard of these great artists of the day .
My husband, who passed away a few months ago unexpectedly, was a professional musician who traveled the world on big tours and he was just in inducted into the Canadian Rock and roll Hall of fame. This song was one that he and I both love to and he'd be on the road he called me and sing part of it to me so many times it was wonderful.
Steve Perry is just a ledge
"I get the joy of rediscovering you" is one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite songs, from one of my favorite groups ❤ ❤❤
Journey is one of those bands that EVERY SINGLE SONG they have is a classic 🎉 Steve Perry the lead singer has one of the greatest voices of all time. And BP, you sharing your thoughts and your life with us is part of what makes your vids so special. Don't let the few that don't get it make you hold back, keep doin what you do Bro we love it ❤
It's one of 'the most powerful love songs' ever!!!!
BEST Journey song ... EVER! Steve Perry is AMAZING...
I would say faithfully is either tied or right behind don't stop believin as their second biggest hit ever. They have many. But the next song you should listen to by them is separate ways and/or anyway way you want it.
You will Love a journey deep dive! Steve Perry was called “The Voice“ since Way back. He has a voice that’s pitch perfect and beautiful like nobody else and he makes it look so easy. There’s so many other songs to start with but this was an incredible choice. Loved your reaction and I knew it would hit you. Make sure if nothing else you do “open arms” and watch most of them Live at a concert I believe 1981 but it was in Houston. They will keep blowing your way… Separate ways, who’s crying now, lights, etc. love you man. Enjoy❤
Separate Ways is my ultimate favorite cut from Journey!
@@amyaeschbach3581- agreed 100% on listening to Open Arms and Separate Ways next! @Pegasus- to learn more about the band nowadays, watch the documentary “Don’t Stop Believin” about their new lead singer and how their touring has picked up since then; it deals with relational challenges of being on the road as well.
Absolutely! Separate ways and Any way you want it...
What has always amazed me with the song Separate Ways is how great/rock'n it is, but then the went and made what is now gone down in history as the worst video ever made during MTV's prime.
This one seems to have hit close to home for you. That is what music is supposed to do.
Awesome song!
Steve Perry’s voice is just magically magnificent! This is my favorite Journey song! Check out Steve’s solo hit “Foolish Heart”!❤❤
One of the greatest songs ever written and sung. Hands down
Good on you for staying home with your daughter 👏👏👏👏👏 It's totally worth it ❤
Yes please more journey would be awesome
Huge band! Definitely in my top five! Please react to their songs “Lovin’,Touchin,”Squeezin” “Open Arms”, etc.-Live ☮️👍👍👍☺️😊
43 years since seeing them in concert and I still get chills listening to this song.
Me too!
This is called, a power ballad. They started it and this kind of song "went viral" back in the 80's. Brought us ladies to the stadium concerts ❤
“Mother, Father” live in Houston is a must. Powerful, incredible vocal performance.
This song takes me back to high school. Never has there been a voice like Steve Perry’s. He is iconic. Love this song.
The song was written by the keyboard and piano player to his wife. If you like live performances, "Mother Father" live in Houston 1981 is one of the best you will ever see.
Absolutely! Mother-Father is epic!!
Great reaction! Steve Perry is arguably considered one of the greatest voices in rock. Their catalog is enormous! Thanks for the share. 🤓🤠
Thank you for sharing part of your story with us!! Steve’s voice is so crystal clear and powerful. Memories come flooding back when I hear anything by Journey ❤
My wife was in love with Steve Perry and she saw Journey and then Steve in his solo career and still has all of her concert tickets from those shows and I’m convinced that if Steve showed up on our doorstep I’d be left there by myself and it wouldn’t surprise me. She’s been in love with him since the early 80s. This is one of my favorites.
I love Journey, i love Steve Perry, i love this song and i love this video - GOOSEBUMPS every time 😍🥰
one of my favorite by Journey is open arms
Yeah, you NEED to react to more Journey for sure. Separate Ways is another one of their big hits. Lights is very famous, as well. One of my personal favorites is Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’. They have so many great songs. You probably can’t go wrong with any of them.
Separate ways was one of my absolute favorite songs. You can’t beat Steve Perry’s gorgeous voice!!!! ❤
best rock voice on the PLANET!!!! Steve Perry is still alive, never married but has a daughter from his 20s. His girlfriend died a few years ago
Yes, same Journey. Steve Perry is his name. He has a voice like no other. He was so under rated. One of the best voices in Rock.
LOVED the original Journey but dropped them when they treated Steve Perry so dastardly when he needed their love and support. The best male voice in music! Never forget you made Journey who they are, Steve! ❤
"Separate Ways" and "Who's Crying Now." Also "Oh Sherrie." All classics by Journey!
Oh Sherrie is not by Journey. Steve Perry solo album.
Love Journey! They get you in your feelings. Their songs make you remember amazing moments through your life.
I love your reactions. Thats why I am here. Seeing someone enjoy the music of my lifetime and sharing what it means to them is awesome, raw, and honest! I am here for all of it!
Thank You for giving us a look into your background. Your reaction is all the more special knowing that you understand every word he is singing. ☺️
This is a rabbit hole you HAVE got to go down!!! That man is the original The Voice!! I saw them in Orlando when I was a senior in high school in 1983 !! Freaking AWESOME SHIZZZZ
such a beautiful song and personal meaning for every listener
Steve Perry was one of rock and roll's best vocalist. Need to do a reaction on Open arms, mother father, open arms there's so many to choose from.
The song was written by Jonathan Cain the keyboardist. He wrote it for his wife. Unfortunately they didn't stay together. Steve Perry is the singer. He left the band officially in 1996 because of a hip injury that prevented him from touring. Plus, I think he was tired of touring as well. Journey is still together with a lead singer that sounds remarkably like Steve Perry, but no one can really replace him. He is alive and kicking and after being out of the business for years, released a solo album a couple of years ago. Check out Foolish Heart from his solo album Street Talk released in 1984.
Arnel sounds nothing like Steve Perry. He needs to just quit trying and just sing like himself. He's a good singer but no one should try to sound like Steve. You're just going to get your feelings hurt.
@@trb2021 If people listen closely, sometimes you can hear Arnel's accent. I agree he sounds nothing like Steve Perry. Arnel is a good singer, but he does need to sing like himself, and keep it real.
The band wouldn't wait for him to recover from the hip surgery, which makes no sense. They haven't been the same since he left.
So many good songs....Any Way You Want It, Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin', Separate Ways...a great band to deep dive on! I love the discussions you have on the songs and the memories you share. Keep talking.
This song was written by the keyboardist Jonathan Cain...
He has an incredible voice that spans 3 full octives. Perry is renowned for his countertenor vocal range, which spans from F♯2 to A5. Perry's voice has been described as a "high 'tenor altino'
Hell no there will never be another Sebastian Bach, he’s one of the greatest singers ever. I meet him through a friend that’s good friends Sebastian was playing at star land Sayreville nj and we hanged out he is as as pure as his music. 🇺🇸
Dude, plenty and yes, they add up, both ballads and pop rock. Steve Perry was the lead singer at the beginning and height of their popularity. Check out their songs, “Wheel in the Sky”, “Lovin, Touchin’, Squeezin’”, “Still They Ride”, “Any Way You Want It”, “Lights”, “Open Arms”, Who’s Crying Now”, “Dixie Highway”, “Too Late” and “Lovin’ You is Easy”. Oh yeah. “Separate Ways” as well
I would like to hear BP do "Lights".
I like that you shared. You're very genuine and not fake like alot of other channels. Thank you! Thats the great thing about music... Brings you back and its a beautiful thing. Music should bring people together because soul has no color etc .. Definitely check out more Journey. This song also brings back so many memories of my childhood. 😊
My absolute favorite group❤ Steve Perry's voice stirs my soul ❤
Rush, Boston, and Journey lined up was my first concert at 14. I'm 62 and he still gives me goosebumps.
Not mad many do not know great music like this, just happy ur willing to discover the magic in music from back then. Saw them live in 79 and 82 and Steve is renowned for his countertenor vocal range and the same live as recorded, just phenomenal...Dubbed "The Voice" In the Top “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”...Thanx for the memories, Great reaction, Peace
Steve was an amazing singer, one of the best
Talk, preach. Journey is the soundtrack of my life. Love that you feel the message. I listened. Thanks for sharing. I saw Steve as the front man twice. I've seen Journey many times.
Steve Perry was and forever will be my all time favorite male artist. Thanks for appreciating his amazing talent!
Journey had many hits. Please listen to more Journey, what a great band. Steve Perry's (lead singer) wife died of cancer and he just stopped touring. He is such a humble, lovely man.
He's never been married & left Journey many years before he met Kelly Nash
Who's Cryin Now is my favorite. Send Her My Love,Open Arms, Lights, Stone In Love,Seperate Ways, Any Way You want It, Lovin Touchin Squeezin, and check Steve Perry's solo stuff too! Oh Sherrie and Foolish Heart
"Mother father", Steve really expressed his soul in this song.
Wow! a different realm, a different mindset a different experience but art for the sake of art was the Perry Journey. Even the drummer stated this was his favorite song of all of their songs.
Keep in mind before they became Journey they were Santana.
Lead singer Steve Perry was single during these years, however about the time he wanted to get a break from the non stop touring, he started to date a girl he met Sherry. Perry did a solo album while still being lead singer for Journey, and had a hit song called "Oh Sherry".
Later in life in recent years he has released some songs, which are good but are of a different nature and style.
One has to keep in mind pop rock or love ballads was not Steve Perry, he loved the real classical songs, were talking times when mono ruled.
That's how he learned his amazing talent from.
But as the lead singer for Journey the band demand of the schedule I think burned him out, it was endless despite this video depicting band members being so sad about being away from home and their family, Steve at this time had no one, but wanted someone, but could never find that someone on the road.
I think the band over all meant well, but most of them if something broke could easily repair a string or some other part, with Steve his vocals was the instrument and it needed time to rest.
I think some of the band members were selfish, in not understanding that biological fact, so they pushed Steve Perry to lose the passion of singing, if that's lost we end up with the fake Journey that's been touring decades longer than the original, but never being able to hit any new heights.
Best concert memories of my life! Definitely listen and react to more.