Those opening chords can stop people in their tracks as they all tune into this song. Try it at a mall one day and you'll see everyone of a certain age stop, tilt their heads like dogs when they hear a certain sound, and then start singing along or going into a trance as they slip back into yesteryear. For a few years, you could hear a Journey song pouring out of car stereos at every high school or college parking lot as they drove in and out.
@l-bird Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. True, very true!
@mdj-ie7rj Жыл бұрын
Love that first paragraph.
@ChefBarb58 Жыл бұрын
I WOULD GO BACK...❤ BUT NOW I HAVE TO SAY THOSE WERE THE DAYS AND TO HEAR THEM AND SOMETIMES IT BRINGS THAT LOST LOVE BACK❤❤❤
@sandyhutzler9799 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your reaction to what you were carefully listening too! Because it’s the same thing as I hear. You can not go wrong with Steve Perry, or Steve with “Journey.” Absolutely the best!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️
@carolyncappitelli14605 ай бұрын
@bryanCJC2105 The same thing happened when In The air Tonight came on the radio. You could be riding along, stop at a red light, and everyone in their cars were doing air drums . I never laughed so hard!
@ThePersistentRumor Жыл бұрын
Perry's voice is a national treasure. I love this band.
@MilosDaddy Жыл бұрын
That bridge. "Only so many tears you can cry". That gets to me every time. So true.You're all cried out.
@LillyMarz777Ай бұрын
How long does it take? I'm 5 years in.
@sonjarussell7332 Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh, teenage nights singing and crying with the radio or records……..
@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer Жыл бұрын
In the car, singing the words and the guitar solo, horribly in my case.
@marylreddick Жыл бұрын
So sweet
@mariejustme Жыл бұрын
Yes! This came out right before my divorce. I’ll never forget this song no matter how absent-minded I become! 🥹
@Danandrea919 Жыл бұрын
Taping them on your cassette recorder from the radio 😅
@lesabentley305910 ай бұрын
@@Danandrea919making that perfect mix tape 💜😍💜😍💜
@melk.6024 Жыл бұрын
If you love this one you'll definitely love their song, Send Her My Love!❤
@amp0414 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely a must--- talk about haunting, Send Her My Love is at the top of my Journey favorites - it just crushes your heart, so moving!
@RRCCTexas Жыл бұрын
One of Neal's best solos. So tasteful and exquisitely written.
@TripletDad3 Жыл бұрын
And his playing is so clean. No string scratch unless he means to do it, and the timing on it is fantastic. The bass line in the song is great too.
@brendoncarmo23038 ай бұрын
For me, the best solo it's "I'll be alright without you" really hits the soul
@richardcasaus3540 Жыл бұрын
STEVE PERRY..BEST VOCALIST IN HISTORY..PERIOD!😊
@marilyn4917 Жыл бұрын
I love your appreciation of this era of music. You’re hitting all the good stuff.
@ChefBarb58 Жыл бұрын
Ya , YOU GOT THAT RIGHT, IF WE COULD GO BACK❤
@FLmickey90 Жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with ANY Journey song with Steve! His vocals are just above and beyond, that's for sure! That's the reason why he's "THE VOICE!"
@txhesser Жыл бұрын
Neil's guitar perfectly matches how Steve is singing. If Steve sings soft, Neil play soft sweetness. When Steve hits it hard, so does Neil. Perfectly complementing each other.
@RustyHinge Жыл бұрын
Neal
@lynncrosier7017 Жыл бұрын
Such a great point. Perfection…
@el.aye.bee.4477 Жыл бұрын
Tex, don't forget Steve Smith's drumming, man. How could you have left him out? LOL! His drumming composition was perfect for all of the songs he played.
@dottybb2756 Жыл бұрын
Simply the best! There is no better vocalist than Steve Perry. In his prime his voice was pure magic. I love how Neil makes his guitar solo sound like his guitar is crying. He plays with so much damn feeling.
@MDElam Жыл бұрын
The great Ross Valory on bass and Steve Smith on drums, providing the solid pulse underneath those brilliant vocals, guitars, and keys!
@robotto8858 Жыл бұрын
Amen. As a newly inspired (beginner) guitarist when this came out, I was forced to notice that bass guides it all. Contributed to my respect for where bass can really bring a tune to life. Neil's guitar is awesome, but it needs that foundation.
@gram5751 Жыл бұрын
Steve's voice never gets old! Thanks for the Journey reaction! The guitar solo is longer and even more impressive in the live version. One of my fav Neal Schon solos
@annamariadelillo2916 Жыл бұрын
This song is gold! You must also listen to the Grammy-nominated WHEN YOU LOVE A WOMAN from the Trial By Fire album (1996). It is a stunningly beautiful song - yes, haunting (in a great way!) and perfect. Goosebumps all over. Steve Perry and Journey are a gift.
@traceycater Жыл бұрын
That’s why they call him “The Voice”!
@marshabailey1121 Жыл бұрын
Do you know how HARD it is to sing that softly?! Amazing musicianship.
@michaela8706 Жыл бұрын
I am glad you did the studio on this because when you do the live version from Houston 1981 you will appreciate it that much more. This is actually my favorite Journey song. Please do the live soon. Steve's vocals are even better, the energy is higher and Neal Schon's outro is better and extended. I am willing to bet you that you will find the live version at least 10X's better. Thanks and God Bless.
@ChefBarb58 Жыл бұрын
SO TRUE ❤
@staciepoole8161 Жыл бұрын
This song has one of the best guitar solos and it does not get enough attention. Awesomeness!
@tammys.1237 Жыл бұрын
Journey was a staple in the 80's...everyone I knew had this album...great reaction Salvo!! 😊
@Eurynomea Жыл бұрын
This one tugs at my heartstrings. I've seen them live at least 6 times. I was at the iconic Escape Tour in Houston (1981) and every time I see someone react, it really stirs things inside of me. I loved your reaction to Don't Stop Believin'.
@sarasotarebel2445 Жыл бұрын
This brings back memories of performing this song with a local band in the early 80's. I love everything Journey does. They are iconic.
@cyndianderson7056 Жыл бұрын
My favorite band. Love me some Steve Perry. ❤❤❤
@PJ-24 Жыл бұрын
Just found your station today....love your reactions! It makes me so happy when someone of your generation discovers the bands of my generation. The music by these bands will never be replicated, IMHO. If you get a chance, check out Disturbed's cover of Simon and Garfunkel's, The Sound of Silence.
@jodij6280 Жыл бұрын
Yes! With Salvo's penchant for harder rock I think he'll love that cover. The Conan O'Brien live version. Sooooooooooooo good!
@auralfixxation6702 Жыл бұрын
And years later, this song is still moving.
@normlee6566 Жыл бұрын
I remember this song was featured in the ending scene (with credits) of the 1982 movie, The Last American Virgin. That put in perspective about the heartbreak (and betrayal!) message of both the film and the song.
@idalucero126011 ай бұрын
Please see it live ! The vocal performance is on another stratospheric level. If you loved the studio version the live version will blow you away. Also listen to "Still she Cries" Its a hidden gem, Steves vocals are so hauntingly beutiful and the piano and guitar together with Steves voice is a masterpiece.
@Cherokeelion9 ай бұрын
In addition to them being just absolutely locked in the groove together this is 80s stadium sound. You can hear it. Journey is fantastic.
@jeanvallette6074 Жыл бұрын
Great reaction SalvoG I'm so glad. In my youth there's great bands and singers, Journey, Foreigner, Reo Speedwagon for rock ballads and for listen Rush, Ozzy, Deep purpple and now still been great... Sorry I'm write nonsense things just feelings in my mind. Great reaction Again SalvoG
@Kayjee17 Жыл бұрын
Just beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I could listen to Steve Perry all day.
@dranet47 Жыл бұрын
I remember when this came out. It was a much bigger hit than Don't Stop Believing, but didn't stand the test of time as much. Love this whole album, I still have my vinyl copy I bought in high school.
@4brtndr1 Жыл бұрын
Sweet! This is my all-time favorite Journey song. So many amazing memories of it while growing up in the 80's. Second fave is Send Her My Love.
@briankerr2628 Жыл бұрын
My top 2 as well
@racing2cat Жыл бұрын
Yep, this song is a winner. I think it was my fave off "Escape." Always amazed me that this was released as a "B-side" single! 🙂❤🤘
@ta2gypsy Жыл бұрын
Well done SalvoG
@crbr1432000 Жыл бұрын
So happy that you're enjoying the 70's and early 80's classical rock. Thank you.
@jodij6280 Жыл бұрын
There are so many artists/songs that he hasn't gotten to yet.
@charlesburris6314 Жыл бұрын
We had it so good with music back when, an act had to be very special to stand out. Journey is one of those acts. The Escape album is unforgettable once you've heard it, as are many other songs they gave us. They are, deservedly, legends.
@paulamoreland6754 Жыл бұрын
I will never forget when I went to my first Journey concert in Champaign Illinois while in high school. It was the thrill of a lifetime hearing "the voice". The band is amazing, Steve Perry... there are no words! GOAT!
@johndef5075 Жыл бұрын
I got to see them in '79. I dont remember alot of shows from then but I remember that one.
@joshuadeshaies7266 Жыл бұрын
Neil, Journeys lead guitarist is amazing!! Thx Salvo, always love your reactions
@retroreactions.... Жыл бұрын
My favorite Journey song since it was new. Glad you finally get to know its brilliance....one of the best bridges and guitar solos in rock history...great reaction!
@anthonyblakely399 Жыл бұрын
You are gonna get "emotional " about this song. It's one of my all-time favorite song from Journey. It's just FIRE 🔥!!! The message of the song is very deep and if you have been in love....this song will get to you.
@Prone2Thrill Жыл бұрын
Escape was a monster hit album - Stone in love is amazing!
@tking747 Жыл бұрын
You cannot go wrong with Journey!
@lansingdoesbusiness93568 ай бұрын
Neal guitar outro is so soulful
@florencemiller7826 Жыл бұрын
Every track on every album is a masterpiece when it comes to JOURNEY this was my music growing up as a teen. If only I could go back and do it all over again ❤
@rayrodriguez8417 Жыл бұрын
Salvo, if you haven't already , you should do the song Lights from Journey . Playlist material for sure. Hi from Puerto Rico bro
@kristiefreeman5177 Жыл бұрын
Journey was so amazing! Brings back so many memories! Steve Perry has the best voice! For another one from Escape, I love "Keep on Runnin!" For an earlier song, "Patiently" is hauntingly beautiful, in my opinion. Dang I miss this group!
@anthonyblakely3999 ай бұрын
❤this song and "Open Arms" are my favorite songs from Journey. ❤ Love Journey
@aquarius2287 Жыл бұрын
Please put Still They Ride on your Journey list. Such a beautiful song that didn’t get as much airplay as their hits that I remember but a lot of us loved. Steve’s vocals really soar on that one.
@berdy5064 Жыл бұрын
Love the live version from Tokyo 1983! 🔥🔥
@garyatwood-mendez6465 Жыл бұрын
I got to hear it on the radio the other day on a repeat of American Top 40. It was the highest debut of the week. It was amazing hearing it on the radio.
@danieldubek5238 Жыл бұрын
SalvoG you are so funny 😂. Totally awesome to see your reaction to this. I grew up on Journey and saw them in concert several times. I love watching other people discover this music, it was so wonderful. Keep doing what you do bud.
@kerrycronin3581 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if when you next do Journey you could do a song called Still They Ride? It doesn't get done very much. It is an amazing example of his voice.
@clintlandrum9498 Жыл бұрын
"Send her my love" and "still they ride."
@maurodiaz451611 күн бұрын
Esta cancion es espectacularmente hermosa, desde la armonía que genera al escucharla, el contenido de la cancion que tambien es preciosa, y la voz maravillosa e inigualable de Steve Perry !!!!
@wen-nz3sk Жыл бұрын
My fav!! 🤩❤ Such a great feeling to watch you enjoying!!
@carmenwise2256 Жыл бұрын
10:08 Absolutely one of my favorite guitar solos. So fitting for Steve's voice.
@randallwong7196 Жыл бұрын
The guitar to finish the song almost always gets first time listeners.
@CC-gd9wl Жыл бұрын
Journey's songs will send you right over the edge. 😭
@ivanalaff5346 Жыл бұрын
😮Ever time I hear Steve Perry is like the first time! Thank you..
@davidcall5430 Жыл бұрын
Yup! This song has that effect on people. Just have to keep rewinding to listen again and again.
@donnamoskowitz4978 Жыл бұрын
Great reaction!!! If you really want to experience Steve at his silky smooth best listen to "Wheel in the sky" live in Osaka Japan 1980! You can thank me later!!! Love from Texas🤠
@graciemartinez7694 Жыл бұрын
Steve Perry !!! What a voice OMG !!! I get chills !!!
@user-pf7jm9go6o Жыл бұрын
The whole song is so atmospheric, but the outro guitar solo is phenomenal and picks up the mood perfectly. Outstanding song by the whole group but props to Steve Perry and Neil Schon.
@lisaeddins529110 ай бұрын
Should have watched the live, it's ridiculously great!
@jber9569 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Neal Schon's guitar solo at the end. That does have a haunting sound.
@classiclife7204 Жыл бұрын
The winners on this one for me are whoever arranged the background vocal melodies and harmonies (probably Perry) and the bass player Ross Valory. The long outro was unusual even for the late 70s & early 80s, but it's one of those songs that build up such good will that people WANT to vibe with it a bit longer, so the outro was rarely cut short, at least in my memory.
@rescuelover7891 Жыл бұрын
Steve's voice on some notes has a haunting quality. I don't think there's been a better front man. You can pick his voice out of a myriad of singers. Don't apologize for only doing one song. You have a life and work to do. We will still be here!
@mariejustme Жыл бұрын
What an album. What a band! I love this song. It holds up today, which is an amazing thing. 🤘🏼
@pennyanderson3475 Жыл бұрын
Journey. Soundtrack of my youth. Amazing how timeless the sound is
@mikefixx7177 Жыл бұрын
You need to hear this live !
@cden409 Жыл бұрын
Love it too 🎶🙋🏼♀️
@debbiefannan5357 Жыл бұрын
STILL THEY RIDE…Awesome You must do the LIVE just for Neil’s solo
@samuelrossmesa1430 Жыл бұрын
The 1981 live performance at Houston is a must-watch.. This, and "Send Her My Love" are my fave tunes, especially on a sunset/night drive.
@fordracing351w Жыл бұрын
A very powerful song. This is like a late night high speed driving song for me. Go out and do a few pulls with this song just rippin. A timeless classic!
@rowenrose15992 ай бұрын
One of my favorites by Journey!
@pumpkinhead34 Жыл бұрын
Favorite Journey song!
@lynncrosier7017 Жыл бұрын
Love your genuine appreciation of this amazing music! ❤❤
@ChrisYoung-jn1oxКүн бұрын
There’s a live version of this on the Houston tour. Listen to that you’ll love it.
@brentgunderson1349 Жыл бұрын
Used to crank my 45 of this on the stereo. Always loved that dramatic beginning.
@charlizeham1 Жыл бұрын
We don't mind.... This is why I have all Journey songs on my playlist.
@debbiefannan5357 Жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for this. LOVE LOVE THIS SONG
@spawn4582 Жыл бұрын
Steve Perry in my heart forever ♥♥♥
@lindarumsey3109 Жыл бұрын
When you watch the live version of this in Houston 1981 and hear how Steve hits some of those notes and how long he holds them and then Neal's live solo, you will be speechless!
@bluebird4750 Жыл бұрын
I had the record album in 33..and CD. Gave the 33 to my 47 year old son a couple years ago, who was 6 when this album was released. Now he’s playing all the rock from that era on the weekends with his band. Will this great era of music ever be repeated. I think not.
@ronchoptovy9627 Жыл бұрын
The live performance is just as good as the studio version but I doubt you're surprised by that. His voice.......ahhhh man!
@debbiefannan5357 Жыл бұрын
When it comes to Journey, most lives are best
@arnoldcox9128 Жыл бұрын
What a perfectly placed gutair solo
@jennifermorris6848 Жыл бұрын
The partner to this is loving touching and squeezing. The ultimate taunting song.
@willwhitman7534 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Journey and will put Steve's voice as one of the best and flexible voices out there, he was singing Blues early on and was amazing. At 45, the song "Only the Young" really hits hard now. Neal's hand in these songs is often overlooked and is much more brilliant than many give him credit for, he is an amazing guitar player!
@luisalbertocalla6649 Жыл бұрын
Steve Perry me hace llorar 😢 es el mejor!!!
@kathyjaissle6791 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Journey songs. Speaking of a song being haunting, check out Send Her My Love, if you haven’t already. The song makes me cry EVERY time. It is my number one favorite Journey song.
@coriandre7 Жыл бұрын
The guitarist from Journey was in the band Santana before and you can really feel the melodic influence on the outro solo.
@hollyann003 Жыл бұрын
Hey SalvoG! I have to ask...how were you shaded from so much different music growing up? I feel like you have so much to catch up on. But we love watching you on this journey.
@greekadmirer2204 Жыл бұрын
My very thoughts too Hollyann003 …❤❤❤But he will get there and off air I am sure he is catching up with missing out so much 👍
@SalvoG Жыл бұрын
Alright, when I was about 10...I can't say I cared about music...I was more worried about power rangers. As a kid, 98 degrees and Britney Spears etc. ruled the airwaves. Internet was hardly a thing. We listened to what was on the radio station. Surely, by my teens and into my high-school age, I was into music of course. Music like Taking Back Sunday, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Green Day, Paramore, Blink-182 and Incubus just to name a few. I could of CARED LESS about anything from the 70s 80s etc. I had no idea what it could of even sounded like, it wasn't even an IDEA to me. Into my early 20's it was mostly rap and some mainstream pop. My late 20's was A LOT of podcasts and ambient music, hardly any popular music and certainty not the radio. Music to me, at this point in my life was boring. It wasn't until my early 30's (now) that I decided to see what the hell music even sounded like before the 90s. For example, I could ask my entire friend group to name 1 Led Zeppelin song and they would say who? This music is mostly lost to my generation, that's just the truth. Anyways, sorry for the long explanation but long story short, this music was nowhere to be found my entire childhood/teen years. Lol
@hollyann003 Жыл бұрын
@@SalvoG It is kind of sad, to think of music being lost, in an entire generation. But I LOVE to see everything you are now discovering, and enjoying. Synth-Pop, Folk, Classic Rock, Musicals...very few people have such an eclectic interest in music. Most only like one or 2 genre's. I can find songs in EVERY single genre, that I like. Music can create and explain feelings. I grew up with my mom loving country, my dad loving folk and rock. And like I said, I like everything!
@greekadmirer2204 Жыл бұрын
@@SalvoG Hey Salvo , Firstly a big hug as always ❤️❤️😘😘. I am a teenager 70,s guy brought up on Zeppelin, There was Zeppelin Zeppelin and nothing but Zeppelin . I could read you every track by track album by album and backwards I listened to nothing else . Rush eventually got second interest and down the decades I expanded massively to listen to a wider range of groups . I too missed out on so much , despite being a 70,s teenager it is only recent years dear friends across the pond brought me The Allman Brothers and from that Warren Haynes , Tedeschi Trucks , man o man where have I been all my life …You are catching up with music with your channel and listening to certainly more diverse music than me . Keep enjoying , music is a beautiful thing no matter what people’s taste . Regarding Channels other than yours I reach out to Sea of Tranquilty for such broad rock knowledge and stick hits for the Rush HD uploads ….Like I say Salvo big hug and indeed respect to you .💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰
@lindamaclellan4899 Жыл бұрын
@@SalvoG Well SalvoG...at least you made it to the GOLDEN AGE of music...and we are the lucky ones to be able to hear these classics again...through your ears...as if we are hearing it for the first time. Thanks for that!
@terriertz5134 Жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song.
@johnthegreek5836 Жыл бұрын
You can’t go wrong with any Journey songs
@johnshannon9656 Жыл бұрын
The guitar solo is great.
@rhondamadrid4071 Жыл бұрын
You really should do the live performance. 🔥🔥
@rachellyadao531 Жыл бұрын
You need to hear “Send her my love”
@kerrijohnson2303 Жыл бұрын
Send Her My Love, Who’s Crying Now and Wheel In The Sky are my favs by them. Saw them live three times back in the 80’s. Amazing all three times!
@PAPUXIS Жыл бұрын
YOU NEED TO SEE THIS BUT IN LIVE! i love your reactions man
@SG-js2qn Жыл бұрын
For me, a few bands are right in the breadbasket of classic rock. Journey's there, along with Foreigner and Boston. I think the output of these bands is like right at the center of what most people would consider "rock." And like many bands, they had that one guy with THE VOICE.
@AmyW-qo4se Жыл бұрын
Soooo good! So smooth, you can get lost in it
@donnafox8885 Жыл бұрын
Still they Ride, live in tokyo please.... love their live performances...this one is good live also..
@berdy5064 Жыл бұрын
Yes please! I love that performance!
@idalucero1260 Жыл бұрын
Salvo g please react to Still They Ride live from Tokyo 1983. Steve's vocals are phenomenal, one you'll really want to hear on repeat. There maybe songs you may not find his vocals hauntingly beautiful, but there are many. For me, this version is one of them. As we as is "When You Love a Woman".
@meliplay Жыл бұрын
Love this song you repeated in all the right places