Steve Perry performing before joining Journey

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This is an extraordinarily rare audio recording of Steve Perry, before he joined Journey, performing the classic song "Summertime" with a local rock group named "San Andreas Fault" in 1974. It also documents the events that led up to this performance.

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@J.L.Nelson 2 жыл бұрын

Like I've said before and to many people I talk to; Journey isn't Journey without Steve Perry period. They can get a sound alike but that's all he'll ever be.

@klee9673 6 жыл бұрын

This is why I love KZfaq!!!! None of us would ever have the pleasure of listening to this pure gold without people sharing...Thank you Randy!

@asthecrowflies737 4 жыл бұрын

There is no voice in the entire music world like Steve Perry's voice. The Legend goes on...

@asthecrowflies737 4 жыл бұрын

@Derrik Murphy The proof of the pudding, in this case, is the singing. Put a video on KZfaq.

@alanandmichellerichardson1238 2 жыл бұрын

Well arnel sounds just like him but with better control and a wider range so...

@neillenet291 2 жыл бұрын

@@alanandmichellerichardson1238 Steve Augeri was even better but his voice couldn't cut it long term for journey

@sonjagjokas381 2 жыл бұрын

@@neillenet291 I remember seeing augeri sing and when it was time to hit the high note, he went to take a drink of water instead

@neillenet291 2 жыл бұрын

@@sonjagjokas381 yeah that was likely at the end of his stint with Journey. He had a great voice and he could do it for a while but I think he ended up having throat surgery and leaving the band. He did one really good album with them, "Arrival."

@millardlee7199 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone realize Steve Perry was singing one of Gershwin's jazz standards (albeit a blues rock version) at that young age??? Very few singers have the tools to even try, let alone sing it with such passion and feeling. I've been a Journey and Steve Perry fan since the high school days and I am still amazed by this guy!!! As for the quality of the recording, his talent easily shines through! What a treasure of a recording.

@alanandmichellerichardson1238 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of making up some dumb statement pretending you know anything at all about music. Instead of your biased opinion just say you love Steve. Done. We get it. Hes great. But you don't know fuck all about music and vocals

@laurasmallwood5611 2 жыл бұрын

Summertime....Steve's version is amazing .

@SC-gp7kt 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! His talent was very mature and seasoned at such a young age.

@kathyjones1576 2 жыл бұрын

He doesn't just sing the songs, he feels them. He feels the music, it's part of him.

@scottricci5063 Жыл бұрын

He's doing a blues rock version of the song made popular by Janice Joplin.

@Buttercup697 4 жыл бұрын

1983... my first concert, Journey. I was in 7th grade. I still remember that voice.

@JJ-qz5gv 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Steve Perry, irreplaceable.

@joanietravel9125 6 жыл бұрын

My fav singer for decades. Always hoped to meet him when I was living over there. Oh well ....

@jacbo374 6 жыл бұрын

i live in hanford, its an honor to have him be from here

@sherri2463 Жыл бұрын

And the world became a much more beautiful place❤️❤️‍🔥

@QuintessentialKeygirl 4 жыл бұрын

He is onee of the absolute best without question.

@nancyschweder7341 5 жыл бұрын

I love you so much Steve Perry. Know one ever has your voice.its magical

@lourdesgarcia3306 5 жыл бұрын

dang!!! that's a great blues song, I bet the atmosphere was pretty cool, with that music and a couple of drinks it would be enough to make me feel great

@robertjohnson3855 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Perry has one of the most powerful and full, yet beautiful voices in rock or elsewhere for that matter.

@laurasmallwood5611 2 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt....his vocals are too perfect for this world....ethereal

@kevincostello3856 2 жыл бұрын

Very well said!!!

@boneshakercrane7869 2 жыл бұрын

There's only one Steve Perry and journey isn't the same without steve

@andrewfradale275 2 жыл бұрын

@@boneshakercrane7869 AMEN!!! Many have tried, but no one can compare with Steve!!

@margiedietrich3757 2 жыл бұрын

😁👍yes he does

@skierprincessakify 2 жыл бұрын

My parents like to tell me how I would be in my car seat in the early 80s singing loudly to Steve Perry as a baby lol!

@acefrehley35 6 жыл бұрын

Vintage Steve Perry Before it all began.😎😎😎😎

@bobboberson2024 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, wow... That is so cool. A standard by a young kid. One of the GREAT rock vocalists of his generation. ANY generation. Excellent post.

@elizabethpeckham7833 4 жыл бұрын

Man, this dude can sing some blues. Wish he'd do a blues album.

@summermcpherson8209 3 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Peckham that would be amazing

@voman0741 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I put in a vote for Steve to cover Sam Cooke's greatest hits.

@charriere117 3 жыл бұрын

Some will win,some will lose,some are born to sing a blues...

@davidawilliams252 2 жыл бұрын

He is on Robert Cray's album with backgrounds vocals: Promises You Can't Keep.

@larrycancooke2 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have him sing a duet with Stapleton, that would sell off the charts...in no time flat., 😊

@72nova372 7 жыл бұрын

Steve has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know and I'm glad my name is Steve!! We love you Steve....

@dancefree5627 4 жыл бұрын

I am I. Luv and have been with this man's voice

@donnaburck4323 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! This man was a gift from God, for sure!

@debs4573 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. Every. Time.

@rhondawilkins_ 3 жыл бұрын

Stephen Ray Perry is 25 years old here. Oh the soul and bluesy sound ....and total control of the voice!

@sinnombre-xs9ub 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, Stevie, your voice makes me weep

@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын

I was 14 way back then, doesn't seem that long ago, Steve and journey were a great band, always on the radio when I was late teen, early 20's, love to go back and give it another shot.

@timrice4253 4 жыл бұрын

(Tims wife here) I love to hear Steve talk just as much as I love to hear him sing. Even though I have never met him ( I seen him) he is so special to me . He is like another Elvis to me.

@Michael-yx3np Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry has more soul in his little toe than Arnel could ever dream of replicating.

@JediFight 4 жыл бұрын

He was already awesome

@sleesullivan2796 6 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear Steve Perry sing, it blows me the eff away. Maybe more than before. This version of this song is extraordinary.

@mem5567 6 жыл бұрын

Steve perry awesome singer one of the greatest singers everrrrrr

@CarlosFuentes-xi2hd 7 жыл бұрын

Now that was cool...Steve Perry 4ever ❤

@denzilalexis-lewis578 5 жыл бұрын

never got to meet MJ i hope i can meet perry someday my two favorite singers

@beverlytrice6246 5 жыл бұрын

And I’m in love all over again....sigh....

@andresd6193 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Perry is irreplaceable, no matter how good Arnel can be he does not even come close. Steve Perry’s voice is unique in the world .

@Caprifemme 2 жыл бұрын

PREACH! i saw them for their freedom tour (friend invited, reallly wasnt all that excited to go but said, aint got nothing better else 2 do) & it was painful not to see him sing the songs! held a pic of him all the time & closed my eyes & cried uncontrollably cause Ill never get 2 experience the privilege of hearing him sing with them!

@brucegehlen1243 2 жыл бұрын

Ive seen Arnel sing live with Journey, close but no cigar, Steve Perry rules.

@MsRocker961 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@tataarcamo545 2 жыл бұрын

Stop comparing the two of them… working in a band with regular tours is not easy. It requires dedication and hardwork, you need someone who could go along without complaining

@DMNssms 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t care what anyone says….Journey without Perry is just a good sounding karaoke band. It is what it is.

@sandytuzzolino3502 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely!!! Superstar in the making!!!!

@robertbigelow647 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear this recording nothing like listening to the raw recordings, sounds honest and true. Steve Perry I need say no more

@5Ring 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!, Steve Perry, the greatest voice of the rock era, singing the blues. This is tight.

@brandielee2830 5 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nd9xadJ3stvVfHU.htmlsi=bSQzwpGsWzOR2nV1 listen to him sing the blues on this video from 1978

@iboopyournose7307 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Perry - My favorite male singer of all time!! ♡

@tprimeau1 6 жыл бұрын

That band is tight!

@nrodry76 4 жыл бұрын

A voice in a million! Unmistakable!

@nandaT24 4 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, that was amazing. He needs to bring that sound back.

@nextwave1314 3 жыл бұрын

Notice how the audience kept quiet while SP was singing. Could they have imagined what a star they were seeing being born, right before their eyes?

@davidluca8959 5 жыл бұрын

The Voice is back

@karenab.109 5 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL ..There is NO one above him.

@pwaterwall 5 жыл бұрын

He's Backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk! Great new song Steve!!!!!!!! Love it brother!

@peggybrown7832 2 жыл бұрын

If not for Steve Perry, Journey would not have been as great as they were and Arnel might never have been discovered. What a voice, it has always given me chills no matter what he sings.

@BlazinRiver1 Жыл бұрын

LMFAO.....Clearly you never listened to Journey before they lowered their standards and got Perry.

@careful__Icarus Жыл бұрын

A bit harsh. A lot more instrumentally adventurous yes. And Gregg Rolie on lead vocals was a different vibe,but I dont think they lowered their standards at all. Not many bands could've made such astonishingly good lps as Journey did throughout the late 70s into the 80s.

@pamlatham7032 Жыл бұрын

You must be a troll or know very little about voice. Who are you to dismiss 50 years of knowledgeable people in the industry describe Perry’s voice a “gift” even continuing the chorus of The Voice. Try as you might even Yoko can’t change history.

@AB67 7 ай бұрын

Exactly. Without him, there was no JOURNEY.

@ptlatham7488 3 ай бұрын

@@BlazinRiver1 Herbie, the bands manager has been quoted that Journey was given notice- being fired - from opening for the bigger bands on tour. Then he hired Perry, and soon Journey was the first to move into stadiums! You need to Google the facts!

@Ameenah1 7 жыл бұрын

i love his freakin voice man

@donnahanf3715 Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry is DEFINITELY one of a kind!

@dynjarren7523 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! It’s obvious it’s Steve Perry!

@trayc8573 4 жыл бұрын

I liked it before I even heard it. Cause well... It's Steve Perry 💝

@warriorv9359 4 жыл бұрын

He was always badass

@73kristilee Жыл бұрын

It's August 2022 and I'm re-falling in love with Steve Perry all over again 💗 Stay safe everyone

@1teeny34 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! 😭

@mare9987 5 жыл бұрын

There will always be haters.. they are just jealous they will never have a ounce of the talent Steve has.

@emadmansoor1817 4 жыл бұрын

He's a king

@u.hinson6300 5 жыл бұрын

The guitar and style of the band is great too.

@candicewitzkoske3155 4 жыл бұрын

I have always loved Journey!!

@Teri_Head 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best male lead singer GOAT

@seaverrene6486 5 жыл бұрын

By absolute far my favorite singer

@Terrileeryan 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful piece of rock history. Love it and know you will always be part of that history. Steve Perry is now, too as I don't think he'll ever perform live.

@gailcraig1973 6 жыл бұрын

I have to admit that I'm just really listening to Steve Perry and I'm 74! Oh my, was I too busy before?! He's my new fav! What an awesome voice!!

@DonaldPretari 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible. My Dad, Sonny Pretari, ran the El Rancho.. I used to go and hear Lodestone practice. I even showed Steve some lyrics I had written, hoping to write songs with him for Lodestone to play. Sadly, my lyrics were on the pretentious side, I suppose. My Dad was the ultimate Steve Perry fan, knowing he would do well. Don Pretari

@QueenJaneway 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool information. Is the El rancho still there? I'm from Sweden and have never visited central California.

@DonaldPretari 2 жыл бұрын

@@QueenJaneway I don 't know. I'll try and find out.

@sylviadiaz371 Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry is the best vocalist ever!!!❤❤

@GG-en2eu 6 жыл бұрын

he thanked them in the hall of fame induction

@elhughes1481 5 жыл бұрын

Great considering the equipment of that time. Your right Steve the mic.s could not process your high end range.

@susangomes8084 4 жыл бұрын

I was adopted from the Azores I still have a lot of relatives that are blood related, I want to more than anything to go back there but I am 59 now and haven't been able to afford to go but I still am praying to go back one day and see the relatives I still have there.

@mackenzieackley8049 6 жыл бұрын

Steve "The Voice" Perry

@chrisranz2714 4 жыл бұрын

And that's the reason why he's such a remarkable singer the man was born to sing y'all have a great day

@anaevans6747 5 жыл бұрын

The Voice then, and the Voice Now!!!! The Voice of Today and The Voice has Returned!!!!!!! We Love you, Stevie!!!!

@ruthannehorn4653 4 жыл бұрын

I love his voice! I melt when I hear any of his songs! He never misses a note! I miss Journey!

@xaviermarnell2255 2 жыл бұрын

Their new guy Arnel is great. He’s doing a new album with them this year.

@CARPETMAN-zj9iv 2 жыл бұрын

I miss all of the good music. 70s and 80s were loaded with Talent

@richardaylesworth1460 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone's comment is accurate.

@cindeamulholland6338 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm in the middle of anything anything and Journey comes on , sorry you're gonna have to wait. Don't even think about talking through my song either. You will be miserable I promise. 😂😂😂

@andrewfradale275 2 жыл бұрын

@@cindeamulholland6338 ON THAT, I CAN TOTALLY AGREE!!It's 2022 now & I STILL will listen to any Journey tunes with Steve singing!!

@gardnerreese6755 5 жыл бұрын

Dude the sound quality is fine. This is great just the way it is!

@denisewilliamson4749 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Steve Perry, always THE!VOICE !! Wow!!!!

@noneofyourbusinessnoneofyo8810 Жыл бұрын

Love Steve so much! So rare to have someone's voice reach in and touch your soul like the voice of Steve Perry can. I feel a sense of something out of this world when he sings. So amazing!

@laurasmallwood5611 2 жыл бұрын

Steve is the most amazing naturally talented vocalist. He can be compared to no one. Thank his mother for urging him to continue his passion and dreams

@ananda_miaoyin 6 жыл бұрын

As for Steve Perry, well...he Journeyed on!

@imcaligirl 6 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the valley. And, know each of those places, but was too young to get end. Steve Perry was and always will be the voice of Journey. Thanks for sharing this it bought back lots of good memories💞

@JohnLawtonJeffcoat 5 жыл бұрын

What an intriguing little hidden audio treasure, unexpectedly excavated from nearly a half-century ago. It's like listening to the calm before the storm.

@traceyisabelle6943 5 жыл бұрын

I love how he say microphone. Freaking amazing performance.

@balerjohnson3099 6 жыл бұрын

I was a kid in 74....a few years later I became a huge fan .

@jbradt9960 6 жыл бұрын

Steve, you ARE Journey..you could be IAMJOURNEY and start again on your own!!

@onlyrick 5 жыл бұрын

When I was in high school in nearby Lemoore, CA, Steve Perry was in a local band called The Sullies. This was in 1966-67. That was the top local band at that time.

@mikebtko 6 жыл бұрын

Lived in Porterville back in 1969😛 so many groups passed on Steve Perry, thought he sounded predictable for rock n roll, hehe, he did alright😛...

@maryradloff3594 5 жыл бұрын

Too bad, those bands that passed on Steve blew their chances of becoming super famous and rich. Ahh, hindsight- -something we wish we all had.

@ptlatham7488 Ай бұрын

Steve Perry's voice, looks, musicianship scared the less talented. Musicians all want to PLAY not back up an Icon!

@pamlatham7032 29 күн бұрын

Where are you getting your info? Your imagination?

@AyeshaDeborahPankopf 5 жыл бұрын

He his vocals always blew me away such a gift he has

@lancehoggle3638 5 жыл бұрын

The best male vocalists Iv ever heard!

@rt66vintage16 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video and music. I thought the recording was really good, and you're right, Steve Perry was going places. Beautiful.

@charlesmcclure2919 6 жыл бұрын

STEVE PERRY the voice was inspired by the music around him Im sure he was there that night for a reason.. SAN ANDREAS FAULT he followed these soul strong hard playing heroes just like me and so many other musicians in the area did…. Yes he's Steve Perry , He would go back to do it again just to here Leland Vernon Donnie Mike & Randy at the Monache Gym after a BB game …or a bar in Hanford…or my parents back yard..Thanks San Andreas, Small Fortune ,Rick Serrate,John Geaux,Brian Otto….The list goes on Love You Guys Thanks for rocking you too Steve

@jeannetaylor4848 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! THIS REALLY GAVE ME CHILLS! ❤

@themamabunny 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!! Perfect voice for blues.

@kevincostello3856 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, truly, thank you for putting this vid out there for the rest of us to listen to an very early Steve Perry sing. How did you ever find this golden nugget??

@1besieged Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry has the smoothest , most beautiful voice, truly born with an extraordinairy gift (that he shares around the world), I only listen to the real STEVE PERRY the man who wrote his own songs, performs his own songs, it is his soul and spirt & VOICE that made Journey. Your fans remain true to you Steve Perry , we are not fooled easily!

@bettyc.parker-young1437 4 жыл бұрын

He is so soulful. I could listen to him every day. Thank you Steve for sharing yourself with the world. You sing to us in a way that is calming, reassuring,and that brings us hope. You are brilliant!

@darylhayes5961 Жыл бұрын

Steve Perry's in fluences.... were...Sam Cooke , Marvin Gaye!!!!!:)!!!!... I... studied his vocal close... .what soul...Ammmm.zzzzing feeling....

@Caprifemme 2 жыл бұрын

and guess he didnt have no idea how great of a legend he would become & how much of an impact he would have on generations!! Mr. Perry youre once in a life time, incomparable singer! thank you fir gifting us such wonderful songs! YOURE IRREPLACEABLE!!

@ptlatham7488 Ай бұрын

Interesting perspective. He couldn't have known the reach of his talents, so in retrospect it's good that he let his voice heal, for a second round. Here in 2024 he is saying his finally misses it "terribly" has signed a contract, & plans on returning! Let's cross our fingers!

@sandragodfrey5805 4 жыл бұрын

My goodness the man has a voice!

@dougwhite7845 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this up. I always felt that I had seen Steve Perry perform before he got famous. When you mentioned the El Rancho I nearly jumped out of my seat. I used to go there every week during that time period.

@maryradloff3594 5 жыл бұрын

You could have been seeing Steve and not even realize it!!!!

@dougwhite7845 5 жыл бұрын

I was seeing Steve. I remember the band had a great lead singer.

@pugpug1953 6 жыл бұрын

Steve is the man . Love his voice. Have not listened to the new guy and never will . GOOOOOO STEVE !!!! What a voice )

@earthangel8730 2 жыл бұрын

Being closed minded limits your ability to truly appreciate music. Your loss.

@RythmicIntentions 2 жыл бұрын

I saw them in 78 in Detroit. Saw them as well with all 3 of the new singers. People told me... if you close your eyes you can't tell the difference. Trust me, as a lead vocalist myself, but even if I wasn't I would have heard the differences. It wasn't even close. The closest in my opinion was Arnel. Even though he was new to the band when I saw him and it kind of spoiled it at the time with his lack of the grasp of the English language. He mush mouthed a lot of words. Before anyone thinks I am being mean, I am not. It is merely an observation from the time ( I am sure I would have problems making a huge transition linguistically as well). He has obviously had time to work on it and has become a damn good vocalist in his own right. But even so he is definitely not Steve Perry.

@andrewfradale275 2 жыл бұрын

@@earthangel8730 I agree!! Journey still rocks!!!