With his amazing range and distinctive tone, I think Steve Perry is just one of the greatest singers in all of rock. Astounding solo piano piece, and awesome band.

The entire live performance from that tour (Houston 81) is phenomenal! Every song is performed with epic sound. Long before modern technology such as auto-tune etc.

I always love to watch the reactor's face when they watch and hear this song for the first time, especially when they get to the end and realise that yes, that's Steve's voice and not an instrument. Priceless.

I’m glad Journey are getting their belated due. They were hated by the critics in the 80s. Yet, to this day young people discover and fall in love with their songs. (Meanwhile, a lot of the acts that were afforded accolades by those same critics are long since forgotten). As freakishly talented as they are as musicians, it all comes down to songwriting. A good song is a good song. And I for one miss the days when songwriters knew a bit of music theory and not just how to operate software.

Only the angles can sing like this ! It’s to much. Way to much so perfect ! THOSE NOTES HE SINGS AT THE END ARE HEAVEN SENT !

You just can't replace Steve Perry. Pitch perfect and soulful. Unmistakable, one of the best singers on popular music history. Love the song. I have that '81 live in Huston concert on CD. I saw them live in '79 when I was 14. We were blown away, in shock for the first part of the concert. Steve Perry's voice surpassed the records live. He has that special extra soulfulness live, incredible. Much love from California. You are fun to listen with.

I was at this concert in Houston in 1981. Little did I know then as a teenager what an iconic performance this would become. Steve Perry was at his very best as usual. All the band fits together perfectly. Journey's music is timeless and still very relevant all these years later. Thanks for the review.

1981...................No Auto Tune.....No Backing Tracks........Just Pure Talent.......Oh The Good Ole Days.....

Steve Perry is The Best. The emotion, he feels every word and do we. No auto tune here. The musician for great. I lived these years they were amazing ❣️🎤🎶

He sounds like that live in concert best rock voice or voice in general ever. That was flawless.

More Journey from this concert please. I saw them on this tour. It was glorious!

My mom met Steve Perry when I was a baby, and he asked to hold me. (I'm about the age of his daughter and he was missing her). Mom said that he was absolutely graceful and lovely to me, her, and everyone he interacted with. Just thought I'd share that story. I've seen Journey 3x, unfortunately after his departure. Worth it every time!

I saw a show during the Escape tour in ‘81, Nassau County Colesium on Long Island. This video only begins to capture how great that show was. On top of the talent Journey were true showmen. They had energy and command of the crowd that made it one of the best concerts in my 62 years.

The lyrics of this song were actually about Steve Perry’s personal life. Interesting fact: when Steve recorded this song in the studio, he did it in ONE take. This song meant a great deal to Steve emotionally, even though he stated it was a very difficult song for him to sing. IMO, Steve was THE greatest rock n roll vocalist of that amazing generation of music, which is saying a lot! Even Freddie Mercury didn’t sing with the kind of passion and soul that Steve did. When Steve sang, you literally felt the lyrics touch your soul. No auto tune. Always perfectly on pitch in live concerts. You just don’t hear music like that anymore. So heartfelt and meaningful. Beautiful melodies and lyrics without cursing, slandering, or degrading other human beings. I feel blessed to have been in high school in that era. SO MANY talented and amazing bands back then and all with their own unique sounds.

Picked up my first Journey album spring of 1981. 42 years later still a fan:)

That song, by far, is the best showcase of Steve's voice. He really shines. It's based on a true story of one of the band members, so it was a very emotional performance. Even Neil's guitar solo was originally a one take ad lib part on the studio record. He waas so spurred on a touched by the song, that he jest fell into it, performed it from the heart. To me, it's the best of Journey.

This song, the lirics and performace of Steve Perry, Neil, Shawn. My God!!!! Incredibly artistic, beautiful. It made me think of an Opera Rock. Journey is really unforgetable !!

Perhaps the greatest Live vocal performance ever. PASSION!

One of the best live performances of all time

This song still brings tears to my eye. What they are saying is so needed today..

Ok let's be honest...this is not just a classic 80's vibe I get the "attire" thing but the song is timeless.

This has always been my favorite Journey song; it is stunning in both the message and Steve Perry’s range.❤️

Probably the best rock-band ever!!😍Thanks for this one, love it every time! 🙂More journey please? "Send her my love" or "When you love a woman". Love the verse on this one by the way, going from minor to major!

No body can sing like Mr perry still the voice legend the oreginality absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I bought the Escape album in 1981 when I was 13 years old and played it until the grooves wore out. I was immediately drawn to this song at first by the amazing guitar solo (Neal Schon is my guitar hero), but ultimately its simply a gorgeous song and has long been my favorite Journey song. And Steve Perry on vocals? Let me just say there will NEVER be a rock voice as powerful, emotional and pitch perfect as Steve's. To this day, at age 56, I've still never heard a male rock voice that can compare to Steve's (even the great Freddie Mercury). Thank you Journey for being such a big part of my youth!

Steve Perry was referred to as "the Voice" by his peers. My favorite song by them is Seperate Ways.

One of my favorites of this band. It wasnt played on the radio but those who had the albumn, knows how powerful this song is..the last 15-20 seconds is all steve's voice.

Journey my most favorite band ever!

Journey is one of the best bands ever! They’ve evolved and regrouped times and will celebrate fifty years! But that being said even though all their vocalists have been great, there is no one like Steve Perry. He is the magic that made this band what it is. He is the GOAT.

Oh Yeah I Love seeing people that are hearing these Amazing Songs I am Big Journey Fan got to see them 1978 through last year this Song is Awesome Steve Perry was able to record this Song Mother Father in one take The Brilliant Song writing they are Really Great Live

I was at that show. I was 10 years old. They did 3 nights in Houston. My Mom and sister couldn't find a babysitter and took me to the show. They bought me a ticket from a scalper and I got to witness them in their prime at a very young age. I became a musician after this and at the age of 52 now still play and record music.

This song live is what we call a 'Masterpiece!!!' Only certain cities on the Escape tour got to hear and see this song played live! As you can see Houston was the 'chosen city'...lol... And by the way, my brother was at this concert!

"Classic Rock" singer is totally Underestimating the soul this man has in his voice...and the soul.

This band was unbelievable live back then. I seen them in 82 and it was one of the best shows l seen.

I saw them on this tour, with the Greg Khin band, in May of '82 at the Brendan Byrne arena in East Rutherford, NJ. I've been a fan of Journey for about 50 years now back when Greg Rolle and Ainsley Dunbar were a part of the band. This concert has so many hits in it, Don't Stop Believing, Stone in Love, Open Arms and some of their older hits Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin', Anyway You Want It, Wheel in the Sky as well. I've had the pleasure of seeing 3 of the greatest voices in rock in my life Steve, Ann Wilson of Heart and, probably, the greatest Freddie Mercury.

This is my favorite song by Steve Perry. Powerful. I love it so much I still have it on a 45 record ❤️. Thank you for choosing this song because everybody does Don't Stop Believing. There are so many other songs that deserve attention like this one.

Thank you for analyzing this song instead of the other Journey's hits. I've been listening to this song since it came out and every time I do I get goose bumps....

They've never recorded a bad song. But this song is their 'Masterpiece' in my opinion.

First of all, thanks for making my day a better one. Love your reaction with Mother/Father. Jonathan Cain joined Journey at this point in time. He took over on keyboards, guitar, and background vocals. He and Steve wrote that song, and we know the rest is history, as they say. Wish Steve was still part of Journey, but his replacement sounds almost like Steve, but he also has his own distinctive sound, Arniel P. Also, today's version is sung by no other than Deen Castennos. Sorry if the last name is spelled wrong. And it's just as amazing as it was back in the day. Thanks again, Rosalie. Make it your day and Smile at someone ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Its the most beautiful song ever...

I'm glad you spent time reading the lyrics. Most people are so mesmerized by the music they don't hear the great lyrics. The music (and its various moods) makes more sense when you know the words. It's a masterpiece - and the band was so freaking tight, instrumentally and vocally. BTW, the number 7 in the bible is called the perfect number. Journey has always been known not to be any kind of religious band, but certainly a band that had some spiritual / biblical references in several songs. Steve Perry was Catholic back then and Jonathan Cain is Christian; two of the principle songwriters.

This song reflects some life experiences by lead guitarist Neal Schon. Neal does some amazing guitar work on this piece. He used to play with the band Santana when he was 15. This song really showcases Steve's voice. He's a giant!

The key boardist Jonathan Cain has said in interviews that in the studio recording of "Mother Father" that Steve recorded it in one take! Its a beautifully challenging song and his vocals at the end in his upper registery tone was incredible! I recommend "Send Her My Love" you can feel the emotion from Steve, " I'll Be Alright With Out You", "When You Love a Woman", Lovin',Touchin'Squeezin' a Steve Perry original is a fun and beautiful song Live from the Escape tour in Houston 1981 just captures the energy between Steve, the band and the audience! Love this band with Steve Perry forever.

Steve Perry said this was the hardest song for him to sing live. At age 60 , I never heard this song until last year and it has become my favorite. I don't think many Journey fans ever heard this song.

Rosalie, que bien que subieste esta canción. Verdaderamente una de las canciones mas poderosas de Journey. La Voz de Steve Perry no tiene rival. Saludos and Rock on Sister. 😊

I grew up in the 80s listening to Steve Perry and Journey there is no replacing Steve's vocals he's one of a kind in soul, passion, power, and inflection. John Bon Jovi called him the voice, Freddy Mercury called him the greatest rock n roll vocalist now that's some pretty good references. What more do you need.

this a powerful song

I could say nothing bad about any performance of the Journey of the 80’s! Mother, Father is my favorite song of their live performances. How can you top that? Steve is amazing! Jonathan, of course Neil! You can’t beat their vocals or playing!!

You're right! Ridiculously ... it's just simply ridiculous how good this is. This performance was what it's all about, what everyone's trying to do - the "how to do it" of it all. I got to see them just a week prior to this performance when I was a senior in high school. Saw them Halloween night, 1981 in Mobile, Alabama. Yeah, man, good times. 1981 Represent! Ha ha.

By far..................... my favorite Journey song.

This entire concert is awesome! I was a teen at the time. Really opened my young musical mind. Try to keep at it at 56 years!

NOT just another rock singer...his effortless intonation and use of vowels...and the way he scoops his voice...just the greates rock singer ever...no peers!

Sweet and Simple

You're a joy to watch react to Mother Father by Journey. I saw them in 1983 at LA Forum and they sounded like they did on recording for their albums. Best band in concert that I've ever been to. I'm so glad you you watched Journey perform this song!

I've seen Journey more times than I can count, going back to 1975. Steve Perry is one of the greatest vocalists of all time. I've also had the opportunity to be backstage on a few occasions at a Journey concert. I'd give "Lay it Down" a listen if you want to hear outstanding vocals.

You're one of the first reactors that I've heard go over the lyrics like that. I am a huge huge huge Journey and Steve Perry fan and this is my favorite Journey song and my favorite performance of that song. I've listened to it many times and I still get goosebumps whenever I listen again.

In my opinion the Escape album and tour is Journey and Steve Perry at their absolute pinnacle! Escape is my desert island record no question! In the Escape era, the addition of Jonathan Cain really breathed new life into the group and elevated the already phenomenal song writing to an entirely different level! Don’t get me wrong, I adore the earlier stuff as well, but that album was amazing from front to back! And Steve’s voice had matured to have a richer tone with an added dimension without sacrificing any of his style or range, and his vocal runs are flawless and just off of the charts. This is why NOBODY sounds just like Steve Perry. He has such a soulful undercurrent that subtlety colors everything he sings with his unmistakable signature sound. Journey has found, and completely worn out, some very talented replacement singers, and they do sound similar enough for the band to continue without Steve, but true fans immediately hear where they fall short of the master. It’s one thing to just hit the notes, certainly no easy feat for mere mortals, but capturing the all important nuances has so far continued to prove an illusive quest. I actually saw Journey only a couple of months ago and sadly the magic is gone. The band, all 12 of them according to what was on the stage, appeared to be phoning it in and it really felt like there was zero heart or fire present in the performance. And poor Arnel is sadly on his last leg vocally. He visibly struggled the entire show and it appeared and felt very forced, even handing off several of the more vocally challenging songs including Mother, Father to other members. Not to take anything away from their phenomenal drummer Dean Castronovo who does an incredible job and probably could front the band arguably better than any of the other vocalists hired post Perry. But the heart and soul of the group was noticeably absent, it seems they are now just a corporation attempting to keep the brand alive. I feel they are tarnishing the legacy and that makes me sad.

Was stationed in Alameda California 1978-1981. In 78 or 79 I went to a day on the green, an all day concert at Oakland collisium. Never heard of Journey before that. They came on stage, the collisium was shaking with the fans going crazy. Been a fan ever since. Seen them at least 30 times during the 70's and 80s

I see journey twice a concert here in New Orleans the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll I see them ones in a outdoor stadium he sounds just like he does in this video. I saw them in an indoor stadium and he sound just like he does in this video. And I was never disappointing, which Steve Perry

Absolute master of his craft! Bulletproof voice…9th grade when this aired, the week of my 14th bday!😎

Sweet and Simple is another good one

After all these years, it still gives me chills and makes me cry, one of Journey’s most powerful songs

Freaking Unbelievable - saw Journey twice with Steve Perry early 80's... Capital Center in Landover. MD - I will never forget!

Journey is amazing band!

I was at this concert in 81 in Houston. This was one of the best vocals I have ever heard in concert. The ladies in the Summit were screaming so loud and when Perry sang the softer they melted. Schon on guitar was great. Cain's piano was fantastic.

I just realized that I should maybe listen to more of Journey. I only know them from the ever-repeated songs on the radio. The beginning reminded me a bit of Blackbird by Alter Bridge.Both, Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy are amazing singers. Reaction-wise: i've never seen a reaction on Iron Butterfly. At work, today; I remembered their song "slower than guns", talking about enviromental pollution and things. That song is from back in 1970 or so: talking: "nobody saw it coming?", these days. ?? Our customer said: "If they had read the report by the Club of Rome, nack in 1972. It's all pointed out! A surprise? Now? in 2023? Right, she was! It was all predicted. 59 years ago. No surprise. Just pure ignorance of facts. This might be worth a topic of it's own: the "green" movement in the early 7ties. Liebe Grüße aus Tangstedt!

Ah,memories.A great time in life.

In the end when Johnathan is dancing on the piano I have to remind myself this is rock 'n roll.

For those of you who didn’t get to see Journey on the Escape tour…you missed the most epic rock concert you can possibly imagine. Ross Vallory, Steve Smith, Jonathon Cain, Neal Schon and of course Steve Perry were all in their prime and they killed it…I was fortunate enough to see them 3 times during that tour and I can honestly say that I e never seen a better live band.

Such an under rated and under played song. Deserved better

Steve said this was the hardest song for him to do. But done in one take. Check out Dead or Alive from the same concert.

Journey was a positive group. Heaped with talent. This is my favorite line up. You do a great commentary. Every commentator has their own spin. Style. I like your well rounded willingness to experience our many joys of our past. 60s 70s 80’s

Greatest voice EVER!!!!❤

LOVE IT!, LOVE IT! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

I grew up on this when it first came out. In my little cold bedroom. With one speaker. Then made my way to music college and earned a music degree. Travelled the world playing music. You have much to learn.....with knowledge already said.

This song hits very close to home with me. For the fact that my father was an alcoholic. And my mother just recently died, but she had many nervous. Breakdowns with abuse for my father. I had a sister who took her own life. In 1990 five, it is a song that's solely stricken with Christ. For help! It is in the perspective of the brother. That's why he talks about as he sings. She sits alone a mother's face. She wears not mother as in his own mother, but his sister, who took care of him when they were growing up, and she gave up her own life to protect her brother as. Her father died and her mother also died! You really have to look Deep into the song to get the True and full meaning of the aspect from where these lyrics have come from.

Good reaction. You were jumping on the shear all the time ❤❤ Keep it up 👍

I loved your reaction. I'm a Journey nerd who happens to HATE Don't stop believin' but who can dislike this masterpiece. Greetings from Portugal.

The Voice!

Spectacular.

❤LOVE IT

I saw Journey in Mobile, AL on the Escape Tour and it was unreal. I was was 20 at the time. Saw them 3 times with Steve Perry. He was and will always be The VOICE. What a beautiful, and phenomenal voice. I love the way though that you broke down the lyrics for those that may not know the song that well. That was excellent. Made me hit subscribe! Have a great day Rosalie!

This is a great song and live show and it includes the best line-up of the band (IMO), including Ross Valory on bass and Steve Smith on drums, both of whom were kicked out of the band for BS reasons during the recording of the album Raised on Radio in 1985 (both of them ended up returning to the band for extended stints, as recently as 2020). Steve Perry is simply an incredible vocalist with tons of natural talent. Randy Jackson (from American Idol) replaced Ross Valory on bass during the late 80's and he called Steve Perry "The Voice". On a side note...if you are into instrumental jazz-fusion music, you should check out a live video from Vital Information, which was Steve Smith's side project. He is an absolutely phenomenal drummer, but you wouldn't necessarily pick up on that with the straight-ahead rock drumming he did for Journey (he has been voted #1 all-around drummer by Modern Drummer magazine 5 years running and he was included in their list of top 25 drummers of all time in 2001).

FYI Rosalie, Jonathon Cain's piano solo wasn't an outro to Mother Father, is was a solo, and if you watch this concert (Escape tour in Houston), he goes right into Who's Cryin' Now, and the crowd goes nuts! 😃

Beautiful performance. Great message. When he said "Dreamer", to me it sounded like he said demon, but that definitely didn't make sense.

Can you believe back then you literally never knew if a band could actually perform their music live like the album. Thats all we had was our albums and the radio. Yes this was pre MTV. Then if you were lucky you could go to a show and hope they were as good as their album. Even the first MTV videos were sort of a lip syncing performance art. Early Journey was my favorite, the songs were magical filled with emotion and layers not just pop to appeal to the masses. This proves that they are the real deal, so glad this is caught on video and will thrill people for all the years to come!

“The Voice”. No auto tune. No lip sync. No safety net. Just pure unadulterated talent on display.

This song is about guitarist Neal schons life. You listen to journey Faithfully Still they ride live in Osaka 1983 Fabuloso

Wow. A Journey vibe you say. Yeah. Could be.

Hi Rosalie, so glad you enjoyed Journey, hope you Enjoy continue yours. A good one to react to if you would, is " Be Good To Yourself " from Journey's "Raised On Radio" Album. keep the reaction coming, and thanks. has a great guitar solo also.😃

it's not ridiculous, it's beautiful, as are you.

I kick myself knowing i could have seen them live back then and never did .

Que hermosura de voz inigualable nadie cantara como el es el mejor cantante de Rock de nuestros tiempos yo le llamo la voz de Oro , me trasporta al Amor .y su carisma que el tiene su entrega en el Escenario, que bueno que lo tenemos es un orgullo le mando mi Respeto Dónde quiera que esté y muchas Bendiciones al Señorón ETEVE PERRY ❤❤❤

Yes...ridiculous. But also purely epic! I had their album 'Next'...which was the one before Infinity and when they added Steve Perry on vocals. And wow, yes...did his vocals ever make a difference for the band.

Ok, so I graduated HS in 1982, so you know I had to have listened to a lot of Journey in my life and I have to say that this, although not as popular as many other songs, has always been my favorite. Not sure why, it is just something about it that grabs me emotionally.

Chills!!

One of the best shows I ever saw, night before in Dallas. IMHO no one compares.

Nice reaction 👍👍

Totally amazing !!

Do a Reaction to Journey with Lead Singer Steve Perry Escape Tour Live in Houston 1981 " Stone in Love " " Girl Can't Help it " " Open Arms " " Who's Crying Now " " Escape " " Stay A While " " Also " Only The Young " " Faithfully " " Separate Way's " " I'll Be Alright Without You " " When You Love A Women " " Keep On Runnin " Steve Perry Also Has His Own Singles " O' Sherrie " made it to No. 2 On the Hot 100 " Foolish Heart " I think made it to No. 15.