He brought the band back to life. I hope they're paying him what he deserves. He's the reason they're on top again.

This is one of the greatest rags to riches story ever. So happy for this young man!

Without Arnel we would all be waiting for Steve Perry to come back. Arnel has kept one of the biggest Rock and Bands alive. Arnel has kept all of our dreams and childhood memories alive. Arnel knows he is not Steve Perry, but he has the passion for the music of Journey. Not only has Arnel's dreams come true, but he has kept our most favorite band fade away into history. I LOVE Steve Perry's voice just as much as the next fan, but I am glad that Arnel is keeping the band alive for all of us. Thanks Arnel and thank you to Journey for finding him. God Bless you guys!

Great video. How can you not love this guy and his humble nature and huge voice?

I also saw Journey last night in Beaumont, TX. It was a wonderful show. I was very pleasantly surprised. I am definitely a renewed fan of Journey. Arnel's voice is great and I agree that his energy and passion were incredible. They played a wide variety of songs and I didn't want it to be over when it ended. The time flew! I hope to see them again!

I got to see Journey last summer with Arnel, it was amazing! It doesn't matter where he is from, he is the perfect fit for Journey!

I just met this guy today! Hes very nice and humble 😘😘

My son is 21 yes old and loves Journey. He asked me if I heard the new singer...well he showed me and as soon as I heard Arnel sing...wow, felt like 1983, OKC. If they came close to OK I would take my son.. We love you all!!

I just watched Journey tonight and this man done a very very great job...His voice is extremely similar to that of Steve Perry. He did a great job and had a lot of energy and Journey is one of the very few bands that are better live than on a CD.

awesome...sounds exactly like him! way to go Arnel

Humble and amazing singer!Arnel you are amazing!!!

His voice is just fantastic, has a lot of feeling in it. When he sings Open Arms it always makes me cry, for whatever reason lol. He has brought Journey back to life. Great group.

This guy is awesome! Yes yes we know no one will replace Steve Perry. But I give Arnel his credit. He has an amazing voice and is doing a fantastic job

His singing voice is so different than his speaking voice. Wow- I’m so glad for his new life for his family, especially. What an amazing story.

Wise choice. Arnel Pineda is THE BOMB!!! Amazing voice!!

I was in the Marine Corps in 1980 I was over seas in the Philippines and when I went out to the clubs at night I found allot of bands that played American music they impressed me very much as a guitar player myself. I'm glad this guy found a place in what he loves to do, and yes the people in the Philippines are mostly poor it was sad to see.

Great JOB Arnel.👍👏. Of COURSE we LOVE Steve Perry. I wish he never would have left Journey. But YOU ARE the Best replacement they could have found. I saw you in Jacksonville Fla., couple yrs back, and plan on seeing you again this summer. My ALL TIME FAV; JOURNEY STILL ROCKS 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁 🎤 🎼🎵🎶.😍🤗😚💖💖💝💘

He was a singer here in Hong Kong for a while, and I knew a bunch of other filipino musicians in his circles (HK is a very small place). Filipinos are VERY musical people so it's not too surprising he got the gig!

awesome voice, I don't care that he is not original singer, he sings awesome very humble, good luck on your journey..555!

I love this story. It's happy for everyone. Arnel is hyper-talented just as Steve is.

Plain and simple the guy can sing and has given us an opportunity to relive the songs and see them play again- he has heart and soul

I have been a Journey fan from the beginning and i have also been to Alongapo City, Manila and a few other places in the Phillipines. I'm almost 50 and what i have learned is nothing stays the same, everything changes. I love Steve Perry and nothing will ever take from his time in Journey but now they needed a new singer and they have chosen Arnel Pineda. These band members that have played their signature sound for decades have chosen Arnel. I have heard Arnel sing and I think he is GREAT! He sounds a lot like Perry but at the same time has his own sound. Arnel, thank you for having the courage to step in and fill some VERY big shoes. I wanted to encourage you Arnel and tell you that I stand with you. Now go out and melt their faces off!

Love Arnel! Awesome singer and even more awesome human being! Compassionate , kind, loving family man. Happy for him!

Dude can sing. God Bless him!

We saw them last night, St.Louis, Missouri, it was again FANTASTIC! What a great story about Arnel, God Bless you. Keep on doing the good thing for poor children in Phillipines.

I know a lot of great vocalists out there, but what makes Arnel Pineda’ special is he can be sounds like those great vocalists and not just his own great vocal. How cool is that?! So that’s why He is the best male vocalist in the world for me🔥

Magical voice, and what a wonderful story.

Sweet human being, and a great talent. End of story,

I see Journey on Viña del Mar, the first performing with Arnel as lead singer. They were AWESOME... Arnel win the heart of the entire public. He have the voice, and the angel to do this.

he has put journey back on top

This man blows my mind. He's awesome!

Arnel is awesome!I have loved him since I first saw him on Oprah.I think his voice is angelic:)

I just watched him a few hours ago, and he was just amazing. He had a great voice and performed very well. I loved it.

wow....he sounds great & seems very humble. good for him!

He's great! ❤❤💕

It's really amazing that they found someone who kept the Journey sound virtually the same. I've enjoyed listening to Journey for a long time. Keep it going guys.

congratulations again journey for a nice pick! he is GREAT! your band is timeless!

This guy is really good.

I just love him..what an amazing humble man..love to watch him perform..what a voice..I saw him doing other 80s bands live and he sounded just like the other singers too.. awesome

Ugh I love his voice so much.

Having to replace a lead singer rarely works, but not in this case. He is amazing. I often cant tell the difference. I'm really happy that a whole new generation of people experience this music.

Love you Arnel!!! Love you Journey!!! Journey Forever...keep on playing for us..

Arnel pineda. Great singer. Beautiful voice!

Arnel, you are the best and you made Journey alive. Journey is one of my fave band singers when I was in College. KUDOS...I love all your videos!

ha i was watching download on tv and i told me my mom to come in and listen to their new singer. she said that when she was in the kitchen she thought that steve was singing with them arnel has definitely got talent. :)

And I was here because 'After all these years' they are still around doing/having a lot of tours, pretty amazing band.

This story really reminds me of that movie Rockstar. DAMN he can sing!

Arnel has a heart of gold. He has helped put out two foundations for the benefit of streetchildren of Manila. He once was one like them. He's just about to wrap up a series of benefit concerts in US-Canada with his former bandmates to play their youtube hits. Tomorrow july30 at Toronto John Bassett Theatre.

arnel is an awsome guy, a great example of hardwork and talent from poor to a world class singer!!!!

This is awesome if people see like I do as an American living in the Philippines what talent just goes to such waste and to see one make it like this is heart fulfilling.I just hope people realize how great the Filipino people are and what they can give to the music industry now.

wow wow wow i love it, he's great!!!!!

Talent comes from everywhere and anywhere. Arnel is amazing! Don't stop believin'...

We love you Arnel you're great.

Steve Perry was great. But Neil didn't want to hire someone who sounded like Perry. He stated that he could go that direction and hire the singers he saw that sounded like Perry in Journey tribute bands but he said that he saw something in Arnel. His voice soared high. A soulful tenor and powerful as well. Also I think Neil saw Arnel's vocal capability to adapt on what element the song needed ( This is shown when Arnel emulates and captivates the vibe and tone of other great singers like Jon Bon Jovi, Steven Tyler, Ann Wilson etc.). They didn't hire Arnel because he sounded like Steve Perry, he sounds close sometimes but no. Instead they want a new voice that fits what kind of music they play. That is what they found in Arnel. All you saying he doesn't sound like Steve, well.. WE ALL KNOW THAT! They did not want him to sound just like Steve anyway. He is just unique in his own way and he keeps Journey breathing and rocking. Respect for Arnel please. The dedication he puts into Journey can clearly be observed even though he is past his prime already.

Incredible story, heart and talent

Journey has rejuvenated! they click so good with Arnel, he is great, he is a good showman and you can see it in the other guys eyes when they look at him sing, they are phenominal together! saw them last nite at the first nite of their kick off tour! Great show guys! would see you again and again and againnnnnnnnnn!

My wife and her parents are from Cebu, Philippines. They moved here in the mid '70s. We just met a band from Cebu on a Norwegian cruise line last week. Not only are the Filipinos very talented performers, they are also VERY nice people.

Loved Steve Perry as lead singer in the original Journey but gotta say I think Arnel Pineda is AMAZING. JOURNEY is back and stronger than before. Arnel brings such great quality vocals (Perry-esque but yet all his own), an amazing youthful energy and vibrant talent to the group. Congratulations guys and hope you are around for a long, long time.

I'm glad for journey and very happy for arnel!

arnel thank you for saving journey 🤘🏽

Lastnight I saw the concert they performed in Manila and all I can say is wow! Arnel was an amazing performer. You can tell he puts all heart into his singing. I don't think I have seen an artist pay so much attention to the audience as he did. Do I miss Steve? Of course. But Arnel is a fitting replacement and should be welcomed with "open arms".....no pun intended.

LOVE you arnel keep it up!!

perfect singer !

Congratulations Journey...you're soaring high! Keep it up I'm your big fans. Let's rock 'n roll

He is so good

12 years hence now, yet Steve will always remain the best for Journey but this humble diminutive asian called Arnel is simply another class apart from the crowd with that amazingly pitch perfect and powerful soprano! Merry Christmas to you all here, Arnel, Steve and Journey🎄☃️🎉🌟❤️✌️

wow! arnel i open my arms to you.... good luck..

I think Arnel is great! He brings such a fresh approach and energy to the music. He must be a national hero back home - lol!

It was great that you found Arnel. He does have a terrific voice!! 👍

Arnel comes across as a friendly, open, energetic and talented guy, someone who can work the crowd in a way that the other band members can't. The others can wow with their playing skills but Journey's music needs a relatible person at the forefront. Pineda fits that very well.

Arnel's voice has the same beauty and emotion of the great Steve Perry. Kudos to him.

God bless that guy he deserves everything he makes coming from where he comes from a true rags to riches story

ARNEL is a funny guy, I like him, great voice and a great band JOURNEY, I never knew this band until the discovery of Arnel Pineda, I didnt know they play my favorite song, Open Arms, until they came up w/ Arnel. so now I'm a Journey fan all the way!!

This makes me like Journey even MORE. These guys sound amazing with this new singer because he sounds just like Steve Perry, which is the sound of Journey. Steve Perry rocked and still does because thats essentially him on stage.

my god in heaven!!! he sounds so much like steven perry that it's kinda erie!!! absolutely fantastic voice!!! love this guy!!!

I have seen them twice....once with CHEAP TRICK....sold out and once with HEART...sold out.....crowd was NUTS for them.....Arnel is soulful and humble and shows great talent!!

Arnel is the perfect fit, the closest thing to a young Steve Perry. Journey will live on!

Incredible voice!

arnel is such agreat singer,wow im very impressed....

I have been to well over 100 concerts. I grew up a metal head. Journey is one of the best if not THE best band I have ever seen live. Over Ozzy, Metallica, Slayer, etc...

a beautiful turn of events in finding arnel. blessings.

Arnel and Journey were awesome in concert true fans will be happy that they still get to see Journey and will not be disappointed. Thanks for still giving the fans more and more.

I will always love Arnel Pineda 🥹🥰✨

yes. his soo amazing

arnel is good. he sings well and the vocal range is awesome. the recording speaks for itself. perfect pitch and good nasal sound. good rock tenor voice.

I like the fact that they found a good voice to continue playing for the fans. Love their music. Sure we miss Steve Perry and Gregg Rolie not being in the band, but life goes on. Stop and enjoy the ride.

My favorite singer. God bless and stay humble.

This guy is great!! Journey has always been my fav. Band.

what an amazing story...this really great. This guy sounds just like steve, he'll make many great new songs with journy with his incredible song.

after all these years... awesome! its arnel original

Sounds fantastic- he's given the band a second life! I hope in addition to recreating all the old favorites, the band maybe comes out with some new stuff. The guy's got enough talent!

His story is really awe inspiring!

He has a Brilliant Voice just like Steve Very close in range, they couldn't have picked any better Well done Arnel Oh an bbn I've been a fan of theres since the beginning

Arnel is brilliant and his story is so amazing in itself...........I guess it must be difficult for Steves` fans to see him so totally replaced, but really Arnell has an amazing voice and can do the job. I say...............just enjoy it and if you don`t? Sit in a dark room and hug your old record collection :0)

You have a beautiful voice.

such an inspiration. his voice makes you weep. So powerful!

Those are great bunch of guys remember Jonathan Cain interview about the song only the young for that little whos dying wish was to meet journey, you guys made this dream come true you're doing it again love you guys since I was a kid still love you today God bless

amazing story. i wish everyone's life could turn out great. and live their dreams.

Amazing, truly amazing voice Arnel!!! Kudos!!!

ARNEL PINEDA. A LEGEND 😍😍😍 IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS. 🇵🇭