Journey - Don’t Stop Believing (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Journey - Don’t Stop Believing
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[@324cmac]

Steve Perry is one of the greatest rock singers of all time! So much emotion. He never does things the easy way.

[@Greg-io1ip]

LoL!!! Awww, how sweet. You his agent?

[@hwareing]

And he's of Portuguese origin which my Portuguese wife is always keen to point out !

[@pacard33]

Mount Rushmore of Rock: Lou Gramm, Steve Perry, Brad Delp, and Brent Smith.

[@324cmac]

@@pacard33 Mine: Freddie Mercury, Paul Rodgers, Steve Perry, Janis Joplin

[@michaelfried3123]

I've always loved the gritty feel to this song, the lyrics are awesome and Steve's delivery makes him one of history's greatest ever vocalists!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

The song “Stone in Love” is also a huge banger. It has the best Guitar solo outro.

[@TheDivayenta]

The 81 Houston. concert video is everything. Steve Perry sounds better live than on record. ❤

[@BigC.]

There’s a reason these guys have sold so many millions of albums/CD’s etc., Starting in the 70’s when they were a little less commercial, leading up to the later version of the band, they have had an unbelievable ride. Steve Perry on lead vocals here. He brought them to the top of the mountain.

[@actuariallurker9650]

La and Che- you need to do the live performance of Journey doing “Who’s Crying Now” from their 1981 tour

[@gregjones861]

Gotta watch them do this live in Houston from 1981. It's so good that I prefer it now to the studio version.

[@danielrocha3634]

Would love to have been there, wasn't born till 88😅

[@Alewifes_Husband]

That's true!! An excellent live version -- great sound on the video and the performance is top-notch.

[@TreeFrogWillow]

“ Lights “ is also a wonderful song and Steve Perry hits some incredible high notes .

[@robertjohnson1681]

I can't hear this song anymore without expecting it to suddenly stop towards the end (as per The Sopranos: Final Episode) rather than slowly fade out like it does.

[@joescott8877]

yeah, that was genius, using this song and then ending it (the series and the song, that is) with "Don't stop"!

[@veadairavani5692]

Steve Perry has such range, and is one of the finest singers in rock. People may argue with me, but Journey is not the same without him. This song totally put the band on the map.

[@johnnelson3869]

Dont sleep on the drummer. One of the best poly-rhythm patterns ever.

[@Freakdog66]

Hi guys. Retired drummer guy here. Steve Smith was an inspiration of mine when I was young. I got to meet him several times through a guy I used to study with out of Vegas in the 80s. It was such an honor at the time. He's still an incredible drummer.

[@marshabailey1121]

One of the greats.

[@redplanet9162]

Did you hear his work with Steps Ahead? Peter Erskine is on record but Smith is on live recordings

[@Freakdog66]

@@redplanet9162 I have not red. I am going to look them up right now if I can find them. Thank you. I can only wish in my career that I was as versatile and could have worked with as many important people as Steve. People don't realize how in demand he was. Amazing

[@alpetrocelli4465]

This song returned to the charts in 2005 when the Chicago White Sox adopted it as their anthem en route to a World Series Championship! Don’t Stop Believing! ✌️❤️🎶

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

We had a weekend season ticket plan we shared with a coworker that year. Good times and a heck of a year to get great seats.

[@johnlittle3430]

Oh, yeah, it was totally that and not the Sopranos!

[@billfly2186]

Sam Cooke was Steve Perry's main inspiration. You can absolutely hear it on the song.

[@elizabethlozano9358]

The Voice does it again. As you listen to their catalog, you will hear the consistency of Steve Perry’s voice- live and studio versions. If you get a chance, check out his solo work after leaving Journey- specifically his song ‘Oh Sherrie’. Thanks for the reaction 🙏

[@324cmac]

You know who else used to be called The Voice? Frank Sinatra at his peak!

[@marieaug9322]

Specifically:Anyway, Missing you and Foolish heart.

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

Please! 🙏🙏🙏 More Journey Live in Houston 1981! Is fantastic!.❤❤❤❤❤

[@2869may]

"LOVIN TOUCHIN SQUEEZIN" and 2 songs played together "FEELIN THAT WAY/ANYTIME"...!

[@pamelaloven8859]

you should hear this live! It's better than the studio version. Live in Houston 1991

[@jeCktHeReal]

I don't consider myself a fan of Journey, I never seek out their music but dang sometimes when youtube recommends one of their songs I find out that I not only know most of them from hearing them before but as you two said, paying attention to their music I end up taking a bow they really are one of the best ever

[@cazkain]

This Song was Pres Clinton campaign Song , luv this song but being born and raised in Detroit there is no South Detroit only goes by east and west, which tells me they do not Detroit lol

[@MrLedotson]

The fact they only said Don't Stop Believing 3 times, but it sticks in your mind forever is incredible.!

[@kennethbrown5164]

Shortly after the Sopranos used this song in their final episode... this Journey classic became the most downloaded song on the internet.

[@chrissimon9879]

Steve Perry is one of the greatest singers of all time. When I listen to him you can hear the influence Sam Cooke had on him. Love it

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Huge connection between Santana and Journey! So many great musicians went through this band! Peace

[@SteveraymondPerry]

Hello cherry, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@suesebree8670]

Gregg Rolie!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@ronaldtucker1262]

All successful bands have two things in common no matter the genre. One an incredible lead singer, and two they also have a great band that often colludes to write interesting songs and perform superb music. So terrific lead singer and great band. It takes both to truly rise to the top of a highly competitive market.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Saw them live 4 times. The most pitch accurate vocalist I’ve ever heard live. At that range…..that’s tough to do.❤️🎥❤️gotta watch Still they ride or Mother Father, live from Houston 81-82….both are phenomenal live.🎶🎶🎶

[@vernhoke7730]

He's one of 3 that I've seen. The other two are Ann Wilson of Heart and Freddie Mercury of Queen.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

@@vernhoke7730 yep- those 2 also upper level greatness.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

I was there for that gig... It really was a fantastic experience.

[@vernhoke7730]

@@m.gideonhoyle409 I saw them in the summer of '82 at the Brendan Byrne arena in East Rutherford, NJ on that tour.

[@dickcnormis1444]

Only Steve and Linda Rondstadt could hit every note perfectly live.

[@cyu5251]

Now that you have listened to the studio version, you need to see the live version from the 1981 Escape tour ❤❤❤

[@angelagraves865]

Journey's Wheel in the Sky is a great song.

[@SteveraymondPerry]

Hello Angela, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@TheRagratus]

Just another example of the best period of rock music- late 70's/early 80's. NOTHING beats that time in music.

[@jennhurl]

Good Morning Y'all My karaoke go-to song 🎵

[@AirplayBeats]

Good Morning!!

[@jennhurl]

Best song choice to end a series ever. The tension mixed with this song. If you know, you know. "The Sopranos" final scene - perfection!

[@andrewhartlett676]

That's right you guys open your minds to all music white black brown.the sad thing is not in all cases most white people accept and admit they love black musicians.but me growing up blacks are just now finding out there was great music came from whites.

[@cblchildrenspython]

This music, this song never gets old....

[@Tijuanabill]

JOURNEY ESCAPE! It was a pretty good game too. It might be the best "licensed" game ever, since it's usually bad when they put a movie, band or song, in a game.

[@Hemprechaun]

Wasn't 1 of the things you were running from the "Groping Groupies"? I actually stumbled across the cartridge again a few years ago cleaning.

[@michaelmckinney1409]

They were just as good live. They have many great songs. Faithfully is one of my favorites.

[@davidbentley145]

This an Anthem guys...dedicated to we the everyday people...this is so uplifting...How can one not be charged up with an affirmative positive vibe like this! Ty guys for this one!

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

The bassist is Ross Valory... He often favored that treble-heavy bass sound, and was one of the early adopters of the Steinberger headless bass.

[@seanpaula8924]

South Detroit is Windsor Ontario 😂

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I live in Michigan and I'm sure because of the Detroit reference I have heard this song played at every hockey game I have ever been to. Fantastic song and it always makes me feel happy 😊❤

[@757optim]

That's some unique geography reference. "South Detroit" is actually Canada. : )

[@johndurham5629]

I love the range of music you guys cover and the fact that you appreciate it to the degree you do. It's so rare when so many people are locked into one genre or another. So fresh and original - keep up the great work.

[@vernhoke7730]

All I can say is "Live in Houston 1981". That's a concert video of their "Escape" tour of '81-'82. I saw them in the summer of '82 on that tour.

[@tjmasson1013]

Final scene of sopranos! Literally a rock anthem.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Have you seen any clips from their live in Houston concert? It's pretty incredible. Check it out sometime if you get a chance. 🙂

[@SteveraymondPerry]

Hello, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@scottsnyder2726]

Huge, huge song for the generation born between the late 50s to early 70s. One of those songs where everybody knows the words and will sing along in so many situations

[@pegajense]

My favorite band and vocalist Thank you! Please please check out Walks Like a Lady live in Osaka

[@SteveraymondPerry]

Hello pega, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@richardhatter3624]

My sister was obsessed with Steve Perry and played this album to death and the same for Toto. I avoid them both like the plague.

[@t.j.payeur5331]

Unclean! Unclean! I know what you mean..I feel the same way about Billy Joel and Sting...

[@DM-hk4cw]

Ross Vallory on bass rarely get credit for his solid playing. He's showing his chops on this one.

[@triggerwarning5762]

Good syncpation with the drums!

[@dawnekay1567]

Speaking of Classics…..Supertramp GOODBYE STRANGER…..

[@richardworton4597]

Shout out to Detroit

[@reedwilson64GTO]

Quality music lives forever. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES "Ride" or "Going off"

[@cherylnelson4259]

Love Steve Perry's voice. I saw Journey live in Michigan right after their breakthrough album was released. Fantastic show and I still remember Steve's long black hair and red wrap around shirt and his black spandex pants. He looked and sounded incredible!! When the crowd was filing into the outdoor park (Freedom Hill), most of us were saying we never heard of Journey but the tickets were cheap and it was a beautiful summer night and most of us just decided to go. After the concert everyone couldn't stop saying what a great show it was. It was a great experience and I still remember it over 40 years later!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SteveraymondPerry]

Hello cheryl, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@daveman_50]

That "tight" bass sound comes from using the bridge pickup. Ross Vallory did it on an Ovation bass -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpfHdpKed6Zlq7c.

[@marshabailey1121]

The LIVE version is even better. Escape Tour Houston 1981. Most downloaddd track of the 20th century.

[@TheNorcalmonkey67]

Not a huge Journey fan - BUT - Escape is an amazing record.....

[@cweefy]

Saw them live. Utterly unbelievable. If you want to experience the greatest live rock and roll singer try out the live version of I'll Be Alright Without You. Total command of the audience and Supreme confidence on stage. Steve Perry was unmatched.

[@disconsolatemoose6637]

The best Journey is "Feelin' That Way/Anytime." Studio version is great, so is The Midnight Special live version.

[@jhamler1]

Try LOVIN TOUCHIN SQUEEZIN next. Why? Because it's cool. I'm old and I remember getting sick and tired of Journey back in the day but for some reason LOVIN TOUCHIN SQUEEZIN still hits different.

[@alexakl6445]

Yes, Steve Perry is the male "The Voice" and Whitney Houston was the female "The Voice".

[@johncampbell756]

You should do a track for track of Infinity (1977) Steve Perry's debut with Journey and with original singer/keyboardist Gregg Rolie. Gregg was the original singer/keyboardist for Santana and Neil Schon joined for Santana III. They left and founded Journey.

[@mrmiscast]

You guys will have fun with Mother-Father live from Houston. Besides Steve Perry's solo work, When You Love A Woman with Journey is nother exampe for "The Voice"... Enjoy yourselves..

[@JoeandAngie]

Ugh.

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

...and this (B.T.W.) is THE MOST downloaded song of all time, ever.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Like 👍 Number 765. Written by Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon. JC on piano 🎹. NS on lead guitar 🎸. They wrote ✍ this song fast 🐆 This is the signature song of Journey 👍 Greg Rolie and Neal Schon quit Santana and founded Journey. JC was in The Babys, which had John Waite as the lead singer. But The Babys broke up in 1980. JC joined Journey as Greg Rolie retired. I did go far in the Atari video game 🎮 😖 Santana, Journey and I were born in San Francisco 🌉. I grew up with Steve Perry on lead vocals. 👨‍🎤 Produced by the late Mike Stone, RIP, and Kevin Elson, RIP. They produced Rock Springfield, Aerosmith and other rock legends 🙌 Suggested songs 🎵 1 Journey performs Message of Love 2 Bad English performs Straight to Your Heart 3 The Storm performs I've Got a Lot to Learn about Love

[@denisemangan1413]

Thank you for ‘Don’t stop believing’ Could you please play the band- Cold Chisel- ‘Wild Thing’ song (live) version? You won’t be disappointed 🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@genecase9464]

Another one of those albums that sounded GREAT on your car stereo. Crank up that Kraco radio, JC Whitney power booster/Equalizer and Sparkomatic 6x9's! (Musta sounded just God-Awful) 😄😄 But still a lot of fun!

[@tessasnow]

You should check this out live in Houston. Steve sounds perfect live. 🇨🇦🖖🏻

[@stevengagner5901]

Do a Reaction to Journey with Lead Singer " Steve Perry " Escape Tour Live in Houston 1981 " Don't Stop Believin " Sounds even Better Live, it is almost like being there.

[@BBaldwin]

Journey has a LOT of stuff better than this. The Departure album is criminally underrated and the pre-Perry era is scathing fusion rock that CANNOT be missed.

[@gregorybennett5640]

Do “Mother, Father” live in Houston. Do the live version so you can see Steve Perry WITHOUT studio tricks

[@Michael-Philip]

I saw Journey with Boston at NJ Meadowlands 1986. I'll never forget it bc I missed the Mets in the world series come back down 4 runs in the 9th inning game six, I would not have missed game 7

[@darlenecherbak4042]

Sam Cooke was Steve Perrys main influence - so know wonder he has so much soul.

[@glassontherocks]

Journey "Don't stop believing" Duet by Steve Perry and Arnel Pineda.

[@aspenward390]

My cover band nightmare is when, between songs, the most beautiful young woman walks towards the stage, I bend over to her and hear her say, "Will you play Journey for me? Please?" Sad to say no.Who can sing that? 😞

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

They really were a great band! The vocals by Perry - exceptional, great hooks and melodies, and one of the best guitarists on the planet. I’m a big fan of their first 3 albums which weren’t very successful. But one of the songs that always blew me away was Faithfully. Great ballad but amazing writing and the way the song ends with Perry doing what he does and Neil Schon closing with an incredibly melodic speed solo intertwined with Perry’s vocal’s always blew me away. And I’m a heavier rock and roll blues guy and PROG. Their 1st 3 albums have blues, heavier rock and prog.

[@keefmack]

This was the height of their popularity but for me this was when they began to lose me. I was such a big fan of Gregg Rolie the band co-founder and Hammond B-3 organ player and keyboards as well as lead vocalist before Perry and co-lead vocals after Perry joined the band. I just don't like that keyboard sound. I preferred Rolie's organ sound with the band.

[@DavidJacobsvo]

As with Toto, I think this is a swing and a miss. The song is actually not bad at all but it is a little soft for me and the fact that it was so wildly over plaid just ruined it. There are just so many better Journey songs. Like Toto Africa again, everybody loves the song and I can't. Yes Steve Perry is among the greatest rock singers ever. He could sing the phone book and I'd be happy. And Neal Schon is a ripping guitarist.

[@titus2120]

These guys perfected the work of Sam Cook…. Awesome work.

[@joebrown5120]

Damn, classic rock FM radio ingrained this song so much so that I didn’t realize I think I know all the lyrics.

[@BBaldwin]

That drummer is Steve “Machine Gun” Smith, one of the top 5 drummers still breathing.

[@1024mongo]

Listen to all their stuff live. Most of these songs are available in concert. And he’s actually better live. Watch the video for “Faithfully”

[@dead_beat_poet]

This song will always be synonymous with the sopranos ...heavy!

[@VaBeachBeach2971]

I’m probably wrong but when he says” street light people” does he mean streetlight & people or is it streetlight people? Cause in my mind it’s streetlight people. Where these people’s shadows are a separate world. Instead of watching the actual ppl you only watch their shadows . In this parallel universe the ppl are actual shadows & if you watch them long enough you begin to see we’re ALL basically searching for the same things & are more alike than we realize once our outer layer no longer becomes a factor. Maybe it’s not what the song is about but it’s a message I get from that verse. Kinda poetic.

[@mikerichardson8983]

I always tell people that you don't hear Steve Perry sing, you feel Steve Perry sing. He's one the best.

[@decadesbandtucson4880]

Enjoy You Guy's Great Chemistry Between you Both.

[@anthonyv1719]

He's dating himself with ATARI - :) and having a copy of that game is gold!

[@renlessard]

Journey on Atari takes me back. Loved that game lol, even though most people thought it was terrible

[@mackymintle7806]

I have a few copies of Journey Escape! By Data Age for Atari 2600 🎉

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

But they played and sang this just as well or better in live concert. Steve Perry was mister consistency in his singing voice and Neil Schon could play with the best guitarist out there (he plays with Carlos Santana as well).

[@redplanet9162]

You know what's really crazy is that the hook is never even sung until after 3 minutes

[@JayTor2112]

You need to hear how they started, after two former members of Santana decided to start their own band in 1973. Try "Of a Lifetime".

[@Greg-io1ip]

Lots of paid trolls on any Journey thread. Hilarious and weak.

[@stellamorgan482]

Kind of wish you watched the Houston 1981 concert for this song but you can't go wrong with Journey! They were my favorite band growing up. Saw them 5 times live in the 80's...always awesome! You should check out "Wheel in the Sky" & "Lights" next. I like their earlier stuff best. They went a little poppy later on but always great! "Open Arms" (live in Houston" & "Faithfully" (official video" are a couple great ones after they went more mainstream but I still think their earlier stuff is best!

[@SteveraymondPerry]

Hello stella, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@roberteatwell6827]

Why don't you do live stuff? You are two of the best reactors on KZbin. but you're missing out on some of the best performances out there. The live performance of this song is a perfect example. Audio is great but it does not capture the true greatness of any artist as much as a live concert does.

[@johnnywood8082]

Every time I hear this song, I think of the Sopranos finale. 😢

[@ronaldtucker1262]

Just a suggestion: If you are not playing a video, use a source that shows the lyrics on screen.

[@Phillphine]

If you want to hear him really hit a note, try "sweet and simple", plus it's a good song anyway.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

you should have played this from there live in Houston Show.

[@robertrodriguez9445]

some of these guys came from Santana, then it was a 4 piece band, and when they added the vocalist they took off.

[@AttackChefDennis]

Give their 'Dixie Highway' live version a listen, awesome

[@stevemd6488]

The center of the universe for picking up chicks was a Journey concert

[@ucancallmeray8520]

Great reaction! Try the live version for deeper appreciation of Steve Perry