DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS?! First Time Hearing Journey - Mother, Father Live In Houston!

We're about to experience the magic of Journey like never before, reacting for the first time to their live performance of "Mother, Father" in Houston! Known for their epic live shows, we're thrilled to see if this performance sets a new standard for what we consider musical excellence.
🎤 About Journey: Journey, a band synonymous with classic rock anthems and unmatched vocal talent, has been captivating audiences for decades. Their performance of "Mother, Father" in Houston is expected to be a powerful showcase of their dynamic range and emotional depth.
🎸 In This Video: Join us as we dive into Journey's live performance of "Mother, Father" in Houston. We're expecting a fusion of stellar musicianship, passionate vocals, and the kind of energy that only a live performance can bring. Expect reactions full of awe, excitement, and our thoughts on how Journey brings their music to life on stage.
👫 Why React as a Couple?: Experiencing Journey's iconic live performance together adds an exciting and engaging element to our reactions. We're both ready to be swept away by the power of "Mother, Father" live and to share this unforgettable musical experience with you.
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💬 Your Thoughts: What's your take on Journey's live rendition of "Mother, Father" in Houston? How does it compare to their studio recordings for you? Let us know in the comments section below, and feel free to suggest other live tracks by Journey or similar bands for future reactions!
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[@kevinmclaughlin1092]

If anyone asks you why does Steve Perry has the greatest rock voice, just play any song from this concert. MOTHER, FATHER is just on another level.

[@markhagerman1837]

And then he dismounts from the mic. Total boss move.

[@seven2464]

No one can ever replace this man in Journey they try but fall short everytime.

[@johnterry1852]

Steve Perry had one of the greatest vocals ever.

[@MPHauss]

Still has!

[@mghezzi]

The GOAT

[@lauraopper2571]

It's amazing that Steve Perry could sing like this through an entire concert, night after night. What a gift to be able to hear a song performed like this.

[@callielucas1197]

Yes, it was a gift to see it performed live. I had no idea what rabbit hole I was going to be going down, about three weeks after this Houston Concert in November 1981 at the Los Angeles Western Forum when I was 15 years old. It was my best friend that wanted to go and bought the tickets. I knew the usual album rock radio hits but knew little else. I was already being blown away within the first couple of songs and falling for all of them as a band of musicians, but especially Steve Perry and his stratospheric level voice along with his cute and charismatic stage presence. Then this song. As I have described so many times over the years, I was mesmerized, and then the end with that last note of his, metaphorically, my mouth wide open, my jaw hit the floor in awe. Literally in awe. I remember that moment so clearly, and this Houston recording is so similar so I get to experience it again and again whenever I want. Literally changed my life, for the Love I had for the music and his Voice, and everything else a 15 year old girl with an ultra huge crush would have. Their music still gives me chills to this day.

[@gram5751]

I feel that people tend to forget what great songwriters Steve, Jon and Neal are. Incredibly talented musicians 🎶

[@overthetop....speakingof4337]

Exactly and Neal is killing the lead on this song. If you listen to this song it is as an orchestra is playing this song with Journey. The Changes, in this are Amazing

[@bikerbud3903]

Steve said this was the hardest song for him to sing live.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-definetly- !

[@txtamaman]

I watched an interview with the keyboardist Johnatha Cain, from just a few years ago, and the album version was sang by Steve Perry in ONE TAKE! he sang it once and that was it and it was album perfect!

[@gram5751]

Journey and Steve are always better live. He's a beast!

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

This whole concert is Top Notch!! And this song is what us Classic Journey fans call a ...... 'Masterpiece' of performance!!! Fun Fact - This song wasn't done in the whole tour, only a very few cities got to hear 'Mother Father' perform live!! I'm so grateful that it was recorded!!

[@lenbeushausen3716]

Back in the day Journey sounded better live than in studio

[@robertg7396]

A little background on this, Steve himself had said that this is one of the hardest songs vocally for him to sing. I think mainly because of the runs and different ranges he has to hit within the song. Yet, he does it effortlessly. Steve's voice is a masterclass!

[@robertg7396]

One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. Everything about this is top tier! Neal Schon is criminally underrated as a guitarist! ! my opinion, this version is far superior to the studio version! Great reaction, guys! Hopefully, your next Journey song will be "When you love a woman." I think you'll really enjoy it.

[@pennyrogers629]

Journey said in an interview that Steve did this song in 1 take when they recorded it! He is just so amazingly talented ❤❤❤ There will never be anyone that will ever come close to Steve’s talent and ability to make you feel the passion and emotion of every word sung. Steve is a once in a lifetime singer!❤❤

[@overthetop....speakingof4337]

There is one Very Talented Singibg Drummer who is so Damn Close to Steve in this Song. You'd think Steve had this Song for Journey to keep alive forever. This Song Mother Father other Singer is Deen Castronovo, yes with Journey take a listen

[@lakeracer8453]

This is one take too, no do overs when you're live.

[@L.A.Tex_Norway]

My Journey logo tattoo, from the Escape album from 1981, will forever be a symbol of my love for the band 💕

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

This is fantastic!!! Steve can sing like a real angel. 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@TomEMaddox]

The piano solo at the end was just that, a piano solo. It is not part of the song itself but instead acted as a transition into the bands next song, Who's Crying Now.

[@jhood758]

You guys have only touched the tip of the iceberg on Journey. They are amazing.

[@pegajense]

For me Journey always sounded better live

[@nancaraway8413]

This concert in Houston is one of the best of journeys Steve Perry remember this is a concert, and he runs from one end of the stage to the other end of the stage back-and-forth nonstop as he is singing songs, and dance in a long, twirling whatever he’s doing because he loves to perform for his fans and you never could tell that he was running all over the place That’s when bands were awesome members could actually play instruments no computers singers didn’t have special microphones. You hear what is coming out of that mouth and that is the mouth of Steve Perry better known as “The Voice” Last year he was voted for the billboard, best rock singer of all time that is a huge award There’s been nobody like him cents he not only has a great singing voice, but he’s a good guy. He never did really speak badly about band members, but they sure do you like to throw out darts at him. Journey was not famous until Steve Perry came into that group, and he took them soaring up into the heavens 💙🎤🎶💜

[@overthetop....speakingof4337]

True he was, but it was an opinion list. There is No way Steve is in the 20s for Singers. To me it means these people Still don't want to give Steve & Journey the Credit they deserve

[@nancywyatt821]

@@overthetop....speakingof4337 Only one Grammy nomination. They gave them a plaque in the Grammy Hall of Fame for DSB a few years ago when it was inducted into The Library of Congress. I prefer to call it the hall of shame in that those are the songs that should have a Grammy but don't.

[@chasestreet8082]

Steve Perry once said that this was the toughest Journey song to sing, yet he still kills it on this live performance. Just another amazing performance by one of the best voices of all time. You have a few of those "once in a lifetime" voices, and then there are even fewer "there will NEVER be another like them" voices, and Steve is definitely in that latter category. As far as the guitar work goes... Its funny, but when you hear conversations about the best guitar players, Neal Schon of Journey often doesn't get mentioned which is a bit of a travesty to me, as he is one of the best in my opinion. Anyway... I've been looking forward to seeing you two react to this, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Your reactions continue to be among the very best and I can't wait to see what's next!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thanks Chase, glad you enjoyed this epic piece of work! You nailed it, so unique!

[@kevinwestmoreland2099]

Don't forget Ross Valory and Steve Smith.

[@erikvaldur3334]

​@@kevinwestmoreland2099 Steve Smith is an absolute monster on the drums.

[@erikvaldur3334]

On your statement here. I absolutely agree with you about Neal. I also wonder why there's not much mention when people talk about great singer/guitarist combos. Many mention Roth and Eddie, Tyler and Perry etc.. in my opinion Neal Schon and Steve Perry are one of, if not the greatest combos ever. They compliment each other so well. Neal sings as beautifully on his guitar as Steve does vocally.

[@ruthlafler5622]

It's insanely difficult: as a woman I find it pretty easy to sing along with Journey, but I wouldn't even think of trying this. Just when you think you've heard Steve do everything possible with his voice, he does something else. Plus it apparently had a lot of emotional meaning for Perry, so they didn't perform it often. We're lucky they included it in this epic concert so we can see him doing this tour de force live.

[@Cashcrop54]

I was shocked the first time I saw them. They were such great live band. Steve's voice is beyond the bar. And, all the band are great on their instruments.

[@catherineday951]

It was the 80s...people wore all kinds of stuff lol. Same shirt in this one...same concert. If you watch more Journey, you'll find that Steve is a master of showing emotion in songs. Steve Perry has said that Mother Father was the toughest song to sing. The piano solo at the end was to allow him time to recover. As for the studio version, the vocals were done in 1 take!

[@patriciaellis4848]

No it doesn't get any better than this!! First time i saw this video, i cried because it was so beautiful!!

[@BigTimeRushFan2112]

Older Journey is so, so good (and overlooked). You two should also check out, and review another one from this earlier period called "Feelin' that Way/Anytime". Its a banger as you'd say.

[@janleonard3101]

I like the Midnight Special version best for that one.

[@paigesebok1370]

Johnathan Cain did that solo keyboard to allow Steve Perry to catch his breath, due the difficulty of the vocal range & power that was needed for Steve to sing this song. Hope that cleared that up for you all.

[@paigesebok1370]

@PerrySteve South Florida.

[@user-wu6pv4ke1j]

No Auto-Tune no tricks just pure voice no lip syncing

[@Eelgram]

Will never forget that show. My friends and I planned on cruising down to Houston (and telling our parents we were sleeping at each other's houses; hey, it was high school!). In the end, we didn't make the trip, but are thankful the stellar performance eventually appeared on DVD years later. Wish Journey was still like this instead of a greatest-hits machine with absolutely nothing new in the live setting.

[@chuckwhite3176]

Journey had that whole package: outstanding vocals, great instrumental backing, and good feeling vibes. It's a big reason why music from that era was, and still is, so good that people keep coming back to it.

[@kieranmallett231]

First time coming across this Journey song today! Steve Perry has an unbelievable voice

[@rebelwithacause7334]

This song was sadly about Neal Schon's home life and written by Neal Schon, Steve Perry, and Jonathan Cain. I saw Journey twice live in concert at McNichol's Arena and they sang and played that beautiful every song and yes they sang, "Mother, Father" which made people cry and our lighters were lit and shining for this entire song! I was blessed to hear the Infinity Tour and Frontiers Tour at McNichol's Arena and both tours rocked the entire sold out tours! in Denver!

[@rogerwatson7514]

The studio version of ‘mother father’ Steve did it in ONE take! And then walked out of the studio. Steve is absolutely the GOAT. Jon Bon Jovi gave him the nickname “The Voice”. At the time, there was always an argument around HS as to who had the best rock voice; Steve or Freddie Mercury. In an interview with Freddie, the reporter asked him who he thought had the greatest voice in the business. Freddie said, you should talk to Steve Perry!

[@mattbochat3957]

Was at this concert in 1981 in Houston. What I didn't know then was how iconic of a performance it would be. Steve Perry was perfection and fit perfectly with his bandmates. Remember, this is 100% LIVE. No autotune or computers. Men, instruments, and a voice. It is reported that Steve Perrry did the studio version of this song in ONE take. Check it out. Still they Ride is another great live version at this same concert.

[@markhagerman1837]

This was a MTV in Concert back in the channel’s infancy. They broadcasted it many times and it was fantastic.

[@amb6899]

Sensational Steve Perry never disappoints. What an iconic band also. He is one of a very very few that sounds the same live as in the studio.Definetly he and Freddie Mercury were the greatest singers from late 70s well into the 80s.

[@RustyHinge]

I disagree. What sets Steve apart is that he doesn't sound the same live as in the studio. He sounds better live. He also changed how he approached every song differently in every single show. Most performers sing their songs the exact same way live as they did on the record. Not Steve. You KNEW it was live because it was always different than the record. Perry also sang with more power live than on record. Freddie can't touch Steve, IMHO. He lacked control of pitch and vibrato. He was a great showman, though.

[@Realparisgirl]

Completely agree! Couldn't have said it better​@@RustyHinge

[@elianad2083]

As well as George Michael..(R.I.P.)

[@cocoboobenstein]

This is the kind of performance that makes me thankful that bands recorded and released things like this.

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

He was amazing in concert. 18 years old 1986 boston garden

[@sandybarron-perrault1967]

Steve Perry is a legend with the voice of a God. He is the best vocalist in the world. Journey was amazing live and never missed a beat. Steve will forever be the voice.

[@sandybarron-perrault1967]

@PerrySteve I am from CT and so happy I found this on KZbin. I can never get enough of that beautiful voice!

[@cricketpitts3744]

Still they ride Tokyo live 1983 Steve is amazing

[@Mare_bear738]

Yes!

[@danaberman6929]

Journey has so many Great Songs. They are Iconic...

[@user-ts6xn5mq8q]

A masterpiece at every level. The studio version does not include the piano solo at the end, this was the band's way to introduce their new keyboards player Jonathan Cain to the audience. Founding member keyboards player Gregg Rolie was burned out on touring and retired. Jonathan Cain had toured with Journey with their opening act The Baby's, so he was familiar with their vibe, and of course they were familiar with him. Jonathan subsequently was an integral part of their hits from both the "Escape" and "Frontiers" albums.

[@dougmountain9149]

Been listening to Journey with Steve Perry for 46 * years, never tire of the "Voice". By far my favorite song........... By all means please listen to all live songs from Mr. Perry,

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

Steve Perry…..The Voice! Check out the live version of Girl Can’t Help It. Also in the video is a young Randy Jackson on bass.

[@Mare_bear738]

Yes!

[@Realparisgirl]

Yes!

[@Realparisgirl]

The live version

[@TheShornak]

I saw Journey live in 1981 at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. Loverboy open for them and I will tell you that was one very enjoyable convert. We had floor seats but everyone stood on their seats the whole show. Steve was at his peak then and was so good.

[@pegajense]

I am so Glad you got around to reacting to this Thank You ❤❤❤ Please please please check out the version of Wheel in the Sky and Walks Like a Lady live in Osaka Steve plays around with that beautiful voice of his alongside Neal's guitar it's amazing 😊

[@Mare_bear738]

Love Wheel in the sky too!

[@gailsimmons5270]

There are so many songs that I think should have been just as hard as this one like Suzanne, Frontiers, Edge of the Blade but Steve did say this one was the hardest. All of their music and Steve’s solo work is off the chain. I am a Perry girl from the beginning in 1978, and I still worship this man🥰

[@raymo6795]

Greatest vocalist ever Gail, and a great band backing him up.

[@gailsimmons5270]

@@raymo6795 totally agree😎

[@gailsimmons5270]

Steve is also the nicest, most humble and generous mega star I have ever met😎

[@lorigurney7280]

Awesome! Steve Perry Live is just as good as the studio and in many cases better because he puts so much emotion in Live! Need to do Wheel in the Sky Live Japan. And Lights/Stay Awhile Live Osaka Japan ❤❤❤❤

[@marshabailey1121]

Steve Perry is so amazing that he actually recorded this track in one take on the album. The keyboard solo gave Steve a break before the next song.

[@BlackieNuff]

The amazing thing about Journey that I have noticed is they sound practically identical to their studio recordings. Musically, vocally, there's almost no discernible difference. That is a rare and special uniqueness, and incredibly impressive.

[@xifled63]

I’ve been waiting for you to do this since you first did Journey. And I’m the 7th son so I can relate. Thanks to Mary for the rec

[@fabianaalba3268]

Legend perry loving people fantastic singer ever Soo sweet smooth sounds already definitely Mr perry still the voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@santinawood5090]

52 million album sales in US. Over 100 million worldwide

[@marykay3489]

Love this performance 💗. Seeing it never gets old for me. Really outstanding talent all the artists of Journey!!🔥💃

[@richard6200]

the best voice in rock/heavy music

[@Mare_bear738]

Steve's voice is one of the best, if not the best, in my opinion. Also, Neil Schon has always been underrated. He is so talented❣️ So special. Journey music is special❤ Thanks again😊

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Our pleasure!

[@dianerendon8150]

The high note Steve hits is unreal!

[@MichaelB769]

First :) Amazing performance; great choice!!

[@maureenwilliford8985]

Hi! New here. Great reaction. Jonathan Cain is the bomb on the keyboards, don’t you think? As a side note, I have to laugh at your reaction to Steve’s shirt because it was the quintessential 80’s style found everywhere at the time.😊

[@raymo6795]

Nice request Mary, one of my all time favorite b sides...Journey has been part of my life for 45 years, one of the greatest bands ever

[@chrismalloy7960]

Great request! Thanks for reacting to this!!

[@vickyrobertson3166]

Please react to "When You Love a Woman". They are so amazing.

[@sharonwilliams1427]

No one can touch this!! My favorite of Journey!!

[@ruthjohnson4380]

Have you reacted to Open Arms from this same concert?

[@staceycoates1418]

This is one of my favorite Journey songs ever!

[@robverro566]

Thank you for analyzing this incredible song, instead of the most popular ones. I've been listening to it since it came out and every time I still get goosebumps.

[@robertslaughter9209]

THE most important song that Journey, and Steve Perry has to offer, that's my reaction!!!❤

[@Mare_bear738]

Love it!!! ❤ I would also suggest an older Journey song. "Just The Same Way" or "Feeling That Way" or "Wheel In The Sky"...Too many great ones to choose from. What about the one everyone knows "Separate Ways" with the cheesy video (which I like btw even tho the video is a little cheesy, the song Separate Ways is epic!) Also, "When You Love a Woman", "Girl Can't Help It." "Still They Ride".. Also, several songs on the Houston Live are very fast, high energy such as "Keep on Runnin", "Dead or Alive", Anyway You Want It" I could go on and on....Thank you so much for reacting to this very special Journey song. ❤🎉❤

[@reborndaughter445]

Wonderful reaction, thank you guys! Sam you look extra pretty tonight.

[@bellroad100]

I’m so grateful that I got to see this done live on this same tour…still gives me goosebumps to this day. ❤

[@TexasMagnolia]

Phil & Sam, one of the most important videos to watch/hear is: “When You Love a Woman” Steve Perry’s last work with Journey. Journey’s first Grammy. Steve was beyond burned-out and in great pain, needing a double hip replacement. The ever professional, you would never know by the delivery he gives in this video and the passion of his vocals.

[@nancywyatt821]

Nomination only, the Beatles won.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Thank you for not cutting off JC's keyboard solo

[@carolnewsome554]

Next watch Who's Cryin Now from this concert. And for pure fun, watch them do Dead or Alive. They are having a blast!

[@RustyHinge]

Great reaction! Out of dozens of reactions I've watched, you may be the first one who actually gets this song in its entirety: the message, mood changes, instrumental fills, vocals, energy... and it's freaking live!! Perfection. BTW, the piano at the end has nothing to do with "Mother, Father". It's just a little solo. Piano, guitar and drums each have a short solo in this concert.

[@kellycollins7356]

So many journey songs to check out plus he has solo work too

[@GCOE63]

One of the best live shows ever. You should watch the rest of it! I saw Journey w Steve 6 times and never disappointed ❤

[@markleiby983]

The Microphone Dismount at the end

[@johnniecalhoun5381]

Steve ,,,, known as the voice !!

[@billreilly7693]

You all need to react to STILL THEY RIDE.Its being sung in the Philippines by their drummer Dean Castronovo.An amazing vocal perfomance.

[@Mare_bear738]

I would recommend Steve Perry singing "Still They Ride." The song is a vinyet to Steve Perry's youth, so I would recommend a reaction to Steve first, in my opinion. The song was written by Steve, Neal and Cain. 16:07

[@robertslaughter9209]

That, is music!

[@user-hk6qt1pf5b]

You are right, after that piano solo they go into Who's Crying Now. Another great song you might want to check out live.

[@douglasw9624]

Great song right up there with The Girl Cant Help it and Still they Ride...

[@billtaylor3382]

Great Band for sure!

[@wallhome464]

Awesome reaction. "Faithfully" is the best IMO. One of the best love songs ever.

[@vincegrasso1583]

The piano solo leads into Who's crying now. Remember it's a live performance at the end of mother father Jonathan Cain as his piano solo that leads right into who's crying now. Check it out!

[@rsw1227]

JOURNEY "Winds Of March"

[@user-bo6pg2kz1t]

One of my all time favorites! Winds of March is a gorgeous song and Steve is perfect, as always! There’s NO ONE BETTER! No one! STEVE AUGERI, not Arnel, not ANYONE, not EVER! There’s only person named THE VOICE and his name IS Stephen Ray Perry!!!! End of discussion! I dare ANY of those ppl to hit those notes!

[@pegajense]

Neal Schon is underrated as a guitarist he started playing with Santana at 16

[@jamesmorey7544]

That was the style of the bands in the 80’s

[@markhaus2830]

Remember, this was the early 80's, so that explains the clothing style at the time.

[@AnilRamcharitar]

Historically, Jonathan Cain always did that piano solo leading into Open Arms. It also gave Steve Perry stage time to recoup his voice and energy after performing Mother Father. He said in interviews Mother Father was the most difficult and taxing for him to perform LIVE. What a powerful and incredible LIVE done here in so many ways.

[@user-ld6gf8nz6y]

Jonathan the keyboards wrote this song, hopefully it shows the spotlight on Jonathan playing the keyboard 🎶

[@nancywyatt821]

Jonathan was one of many co-writers on this song, including Neal Schon, Neal's Father Matt Schon, and Steve Perry.

[@JohnDavidLove]

Thank you for the quality video and sound!!🙏

[@BlackieNuff]

Wow, I think this is the first video I've seen where Sam takes the lead and does the intro! Great job, Sam!

[@kimnovalski1268]

Not sure uf anyone mentioned it here but Steve was very sick with the Flu and still sounded this awesome.

[@wwkazuhiroww]

The album "Escape" is a very good album I had when I was 14. My favorite song is "Who's Crying Now" I am Japanese. 🗾👍

[@omicron2018]

I heard - anecdotally - that this was Neal Schon's favourite guitar solo to play.

[@lilamuzik3385]

Live versions always always better.

[@sumonjamal1653]

The sad part is that Steve Perry (lead vocals) has not performed w/ Journey since 1986 (the tour for 'Raised on radio')... and this concert filmed on the 1981 'Escape' tour in Houston, Texas is one of the few ones w/ Steve Perry filmed professionally for us to enjoy today. Perry did record 1 more Journey album 'Trial by fire' (1996), but a hip injury in '97 ended any possibility of him returning to tour... he spent the next 2 decades in seclusion while Journey carried on without him. Journey did release a live DVD in 2001 w/ then-singer Steve Augeri singing all the classic songs from the Steve Perry-era. There is also a DVD 'Live in Manila' by Journey that was recorded and filmed in 2009, featuring current singer Arnel Pineda, and most of the live Journey clips today feature Arnel Pineda on vocals.

[@melliemel151]

Take me to church, Steve!

[@willfromyadkinville]

love this so much! i still have 2 albums!

[@beckiramsey9561]

My favorite song from Journey is Faithfully! I love them, such a great band!!🔥🔥 Thanks guys!!❤❤