I'm 56 and Steve is still the man of my dreams

You’d still do him 🤣

@@stevenrandolph1654 _hella yeah_ 😁

I too am 68 ... I was in an Attack Squadron based out of NAS Lemoore, CA ... I believe it was '88/89 ... we held a squadron function at Rubi Calva's a restaurant just outside Hanford, CA ... When we arrived, I was astounded to see a person sitting at the bar who looked exactly like Steve Perry. Long story short ... it was him ... he bought us a round. We invited him in ... he graciously refused. He is a saint! He had returned to his home to look after his Mother ... a native Lemoore-on. Steve ... I was once asked if I would be caught dead listening to Journey while driving my Corvette? Hell yea! Journey rules! Biden can suck it!

_kool_

Because it's STEVE PERRY there is no other

@@veronicaferro4976 so true!

Me.2.for.u.tube. The.words.u.can.hear.some.much.better.on.u Tube.my.main.channel.always.tm

And this is why I will never see the "Journey" reboot without Steve Perry!

AMEN!!

It's rated exactly where it should be.

Should’ve run it right after Don’t Stop Believin’ as Sopranos rolled credits.

Understatement

no its not the radio played the heck out of it back in the 80's !

U kidding? This was YUGE!

Agreed for Rock. Lou Gramm, John Farnham as far as being able to belt It out. But this list is enormous if you include other categories. I'm old but I consider Tony Bennet the greatest male singer of all time with Andy Williams right behind him.

@@jlandon6028 I heard that about those two......lol

I agree 100 percent , Perry’s voice absolutely soars! I’d put Steve Perry in a category with a prime Robert Plant, Freddie Mercury, Paul Rodgers, and a few others. It seems unlike many others he took care of his voice, didn’t smoke or use drugs. His live performances were very consistent.

@@bradsquires5971 Spot on except for the drugs part. Back in the 70's and 80's. the boys in the band were fond of their blow until the studio they were using was raided by the police back in the 80's. None of the band members were in the studio at the time of the raid, but they were recording an album there. You are correct, however. Perry did take good care of his voice and used drugs the least.

@@jlandon6028 Tony Bennet and Andy Williams ? You might as well include Dean Martin and for overall interpretation of song, it doesn't get better than Ole Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.

Same. One of the biggest regrets in my life. I saw Journey with Steve Augeri and it was meh… It put me in a foul mood because it wasn’t Steve Perry and it lacked his magic.

File under..... IF I had a time machine.... the #80s..... BRING IT!

It was a wonderful time....you felt everything this man sung, deep to your soul. So many good tunes... Rubicon, Sweet and simple, Mother-father, winds of March, city of the angels.....so on and so on.

I would go back forever.

I wasn't even born yet and wish I could go back in time too

I would give anything to go back to 1980 and do it All over again!!

I saw them live in 81 and 83. Perry simply one of the greatest voices of any period.

@@nitedrive2956 what concerts?

@@chaseharlann For both the '81 Escape tour and follow up Frontiers tour in '83 - saw them at the L.A. Forum. The '81 show was late November, and I don't remember when the '83 was... I want to say late Spring or early Summer. Loverboy opened the '81 show. Bryan Adams, the '83 show. Both put on a great show.

@@nitedrive2956 i have November 22nd, 1981 at the Forum and 2 shows from 1983 aswell: August 7th & 9th at the Forum

@@chaseharlann Yes! I've actually heard that post and commented....though can't find my comment now. hmmm. But this was just a magical night for me. Dad took me and my sister, first concert. That crowd was amazing, as were Journey. Thanks for putting up all these shows. Wow, gotta go listen to those Aug 83 shows....

I agree..he is a great bass player..and wrote several.of the songs on the first album. Google the Winterland videos and watch/listen to him on the one called "unnamed instrumental"..it is actually one of their early unreleased songs called charge of the light brigade. Valory, Schon, and Dunbar (before Steve Smith) are incredible. Schon is in the stratosphere on it. Dunbar was every bit the drummer that Smith is. But I agree, Valory does not get the credit he deserves.

I agree, Ross should get alot more credit.

And, Steve Smith as well.

@@prometheuspredator7971 i agree with everyone, what a kick ass band, they were xtremely tight, you can't replace them.

@@jimjam1719, I agree.

Neal Schon rippin it up

amen!!!

By a long shot. He is from another planet

@@Gma00001 quite possible

80s were great drive ins bowling alleys pac man miss it

No!

TOTALLY AGREE! 💖

Journey without Greg Rollie, a little less blues a little more pop (Jonathon Cain) but Steve Perry and Neal Schon make it great.

Bullshit. Neil peart would take his ass to school.

Totally agree. I saw them twice and they sounded as good as the 8 track or cassette i listened to on the way to the concert.

So were the Eagles,,,,,how fortunate we were to grow up with the most diverse, in terms of genre, and profoundly inspired musicians & vocalists who wrote and sang their own songs which we still enjoy 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and even 60 year later! Blessed, that's how I feel!

Old time music for sure

J Landon DEFINITELY better!

Agree on that!!!!

I believe it was because they didn't fall for the "demonic" culture of this industry.....

私もこの曲が大好きです💞

I remember this playing a lot in 1981.

Because others determine what songs will be played on the radio and marketed

@@fredstriker2042 Look up “rhetorical question”

Yes Neil rocks !

Back in the 80s when all of these Metal Head guitarists were getting involved in Metal Aid they gathered together guys like George Lynch from Dokken and some of those other so-called "rock guitarists trading riffs. When Neil Schon stepped up all of their jaws dropped as he proceeded to shred and annihilate every one of them with his incredible runs and churning riffs. He blew every one of them away like you wouldn't believe. He is truly one of the very top guitarists and I would not say he's underrated except maybe by people who just don't know!

Who underrated Neal? He’s a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Don’t you think he’s quite highly rated since he was voted in with the rest of the members of Journey? You must be an idiot.

Steve Smith is from my hometown in Massachusetts. In fact, he was close friends with my "sisters" ex boyfriend.

Even though it didn't burn up the billboard charts this song was always popular with Journey fans.

Hell yeah it was....great song

He shredded the living fuge out that guitar!!!!!!!

Always thought this song was extremely underrated. Spectacular. Love it.

Yes it was.....

So lucky 🍀

I agree. I saw them twice in that era.

Freddie?

Me, 2.. wow.. I. Get. Cold. And. Really. Chilly. Now. Wow. Thanks. Steve..

Me. To. The chills. And. The. 🔥

Steve gives me chills

Take an Advil.

Herbie Herbert, Journey's manager, actually invented the big screen located behind them, so that everyone in the venue were able to see them. After that, other bands stole the idea. It's not a bad idea, though.

Greg Rollie was pretty awesome too.

Cynthia Arnold Truth.

Neal Schon n' Gregg Rolie were with Santana, and left to form Journey. That was in 1972.

Even Prince was a fan.

Cynthia Arnold Absolute bullshit statement. Neal's right up there with the elite guitarists of rock. I can assure you anymore claiming to play guitar knows who Neal is.

Nicht nur Du 😉

I completely agree, Julie! They were among the best voice/guitar combinations ever!

So true...

@@GermanProudly Absolutely 100% correct!!!

I totally agree! I look forward to those moments. Love Steve's Journey.

They have a lot of "duets" The harmony with Steve's voice and Neal's guitar are constant in their live shows.

it was really effortless for Him. his notes would just....soar...never out of tune ...

it was really effortless for Him. his notes would just....soar...never out of tune ...

This is the one FACT that puts him ahead of The Nicest Man in Rock, Mr. Bradley Delp!

Yeah he's an excellent drummer

Aaron Lake Not going to happen ..ever, and we should stop pressuring Steve to go back. Steve Perry came and for those few glorious years he gave us his everything, left it all on the table and it was magical. No more could be asked of any man, let him be content with what he gave of himself, he owes us nothing.

Never stated he hasn’t given everything he’s got. Just for those of us who were too young to see them live t would be a dream for one reunion tour. That isn’t too much to ask for.

Yes, it's a shame they probably will not get back together. So sad.

Boring audience. I would be standing up and dancing..

Oh yeah, I totally agree!!

Hank Yoo Agree, I've never heard anyone better live, in any genre.

I spent 3 years in Japan. It's second nature there, except maybe at sumo matches 😁

Neil Tipton TRUTH

Neil Tipton One of the greatest singers humanity has ever witnessed.

Better live than studio. And uncorrected like a lot of today’s singers are.

That's the part that is most impressive. These guys played in an era where there was no auto-tune or background track. What you hear is 5 really great musicians at the top of their game.

The voice!

Heather Cartwright Has your Gram left us? I’m sorry...

Gramma? Wow I'm old

This just made me rethink my life insurance policy 🙄

I thought the exact same thing Jim!

+Todd Sundell affirmative!

Child prodigy at age 15...Played with Santana and Clapton

Eddie Van Halen got all the attention due to all the tricks and showboating, but Schon actually added something amazing to every song he was featured.

@@sedricrobinson9499 I never got why the girls were gaga for EVH. I always found him to be immature and goofy and a bit of a one trick pony. The men in Journey have always acted like grown men. And NS creates whole moods with each song. As evidenced in this song.....NS's guitar is so happy, uplifting and hopeful.

@@atomicplaygirl66 couldn't agree more

Underrated? By who? Widely agreed to be one of the best rock bands of all time

No. It’s been 37

Steve will be 70 in January. Mind = blown 😱

Right??

I would have loved to be 16 in this era. I was born in 83, my mom and dad raised me on journey and a lot of other great bands! I am doing the same with my kids. For this I am thankful.

Hard to believe it has been that long. At least we had great music then and these vids to remind us.

Yes, very fast cadence. I did not know this drummer by name but, I was really impressed by his performance. Thanks for the name.

@@stephenslusser2895 Steve Smith. A True drum god. He's the new Buddy Rich. HIGHLY respected in the drum world. Hard to believe but he is ALWAYS getting better.

Steve Smith has always been a badass!

@@jasperjenkins7729 Yes, Steve Smith is to drum world, that Neal is to the Guitar world. Smith is a world class drummer, and it is obvious Schon loves to Jam and improvise on the fly with him like they did on this song. I love how Neal shakes his head "NO" to his band mates (i.e. Perry not to cut in with vocals) to let them know him and Smith are not finished! You can see Ross Valory laughing at the end due to the "tug of war" between Schon and Perry. I do like Perry, but I saw Herbie Herbert say that Neal always wanted to rock and Perry always wanted to croon! I personally love the pre-Perry stuff, like most of the Perry stuff, but I can't stand when people act like Journey couldn't do anything without Perry.. well that goes both ways..he was shoveling chicken shit (literally) before Journey, and he has not done anything memorable since leaving either! It was a band, and he was singing with world class musicians behind him, and writing most of the music...not lyrics, but the music.

Susan Williams He will receive recognition even if he doesn't attend. I believe that decision must remain with Steve alone. I believe he's lived a pretty great life following his instincts.

Greetings from the future. Good news, he showed up Bad news, he didn't sing Better news, he's got an album coming out and already released some singles

I agree...I LOVE how Schon shakes his head NO to let Perry know that him and Steve Smith are not done yet. Both are virtuoso and improvising on the fly. It is obvious they love to play with each other.

@@jeffwarren4938 They prob already knew that jam would be long and Steve kind of is going to be looking at Neil as kind of a clue when he's done but yeah, he might have been saying OOOOH no..... not even close. hehehe

@@jeffwarren4938 I should have wrote "the part might be over but the solo isn't!" hehehehhe

Steve Smith drives the Band 💜🔥

Dunno if anyone gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm then you can watch pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last months :)

And how about at 2:08. And again at 2:48. Greatest male singer in my opinion. Even above Freddy Mercury

*performance

Hands down one of the Best!!!!!❤️❤️

I love the jamming he does and the rest of the guys just blend in. 🤘🎙🎸🎹🥁

Yup!! He's so cute! I'd like to understand what he sings at the end from @6:09 circa on...

I am a EVH fan for sure, but as I've gotten older I've found many EVH solos just didn't make sense, they just didn't work with the songs. They were him just ripping. A prime example is the end of Summer Nights. I love the song, but the solo is just all over the place. NS on the other hand, his solos and riffs throughout the songs fit and flow perfectly.

Steve Perry has Been my idol for years love him, want him back!!

Those close up shots of Steve Perry he was gorgeous

@Cindy Fedack2 "Those close up shots of Steve Perry he was gorgeous" Ooh God, I know !!!!

@@christineswenning9074 well he is back with a brand new album.

@@CherylHShannon He sure is, he's old, doesn't even come close to having the voice he had here and the album is b-o-r-i-n-g. Yet, the band Journey is still playing packed houses. It's over for Steve and has been for a long time. That's the honest truth.

Me too! I bet I have watched this 200 times if I have watched it once and for the same reason!