Vocal Coach reacts to Journey - Who's Crying Now

[@eriktracy8578]

"This is incredible" - and it's live, no auto-tune, no lip-syncing, no gyrating dancers, a real band playing together - passionately. Real musicians!

[@georgeorwell2703]

Man, that pocket the drummer and Neil are playing in on the solo is just fantastic for a live performance.

[@G-Man5272]

This band has always worked well together. Great feel for each other without losing the grip on the soul of the song. Steve Perry - The Voice, Neal Schon - the real driving force of the music and his solo work is great compliment to Steve's vocals, Ross Valory - steady anchor, yet carries the music through the changes without being obtrusive, Jonathan Cain - great writer with perfect keyboard over/under lays. Steve Smith - one of the finest drummers in the business with a good dose of jazz. All members have satisfying backing vocals to Stev's excellent voicing. Always one of my wife's and my favorite bands. Faithfully is our wedding song.

[@JA-ut8fi]

Actually I really love dancers and movement, so many bands don’t move.

[@kanadianbacon7733]

*"Mind-Blowing~Vocals!♡¡"*

[@allietheparanormaladventurer]

Yeah they don’t do it like that anymore. I’ve been to probably 100 concerts of all types but journey would have been a pennicle for sure wish could have seen them.

[@nancaraway8413]

Steve Perry was just named the best singer of all time by billboard His fans came out by droves and he won by over 67% of the votes We all know he’s a great singer because we can hear his songs But to think of this man, his beautiful lyrics he has wrote the beautiful music he has composed, but most importantly, he is, and always will be THE VOICE 💙🎤🎶

[@ddinfant679]

That's crazy, I didn't know that. I think he's a better singer than Freddie Mercury but I, wouldn't dare to give Steve the top notch over Freddie... Even though I think he's a better singer.

[@nancaraway8413]

@@ddinfant679 I don’t know how old you are, but I thought you would say Robert Plant now Freddie Mercury don’t get me wrong he had a very powerful voice, but when I hear of him, I think of sporting events. Sorry.

[@pdcdesign9632]

Steve Perry is unreal. Plant and Mercury can't touch him😮

[@gordonbecker1456]

That's kinda surprising. I thought for sure Freddy from Queen would have won

[@terryfrances8341]

@@pdcdesign9632 Au contraire. They certainly CAN. Now that we got that out of the way...

[@willswalkingwest7267]

They certainly had their day. I don't think Steve Perry ever realized how iconic he was. It was a moment in time.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

They were playing Stadiums they sure did have there day.

[@jcsk8]

Agreed. He was much bigger than he tought.

[@kevincosta9228]

He's too humble to recognize his own greatness. All he ever does is praise his band mates. How do you not love a guy like that?

[@jenwilmes6983]

I deeply long for those moments again. Sigh. Bittersweet to hear Journey now. My ❤ band.

[@Calypso231]

he knows

[@lesliebeacom4567]

Your reaction is EXACTLY how we all felt seeing Steve live. He is simply The Voice !

[@omnipop4936]

Can you imagine how she'd react if she heard him (and the band) at _full, stadium-shaking concert volume,_ as we did? Heaven help her! 😄

[@ericsaari2901]

One of the greatest voices ever. Amazing.

[@bartschwartz9233]

Next to Roy Orbison who was a machine

[@frankvieira764]

One of the best? No the GREATEST

[@ed.z.]

While he walked away from music he discovered an awesome love affair he cherished right till the very sad end with her passing. He chose love over career. All due respect.

[@Steven91637]

He choosed LIFE.Going on Tour for 6 months or even longer is exhausting

[@JA-ut8fi]

A life well lived

[@VespoLiveGaming]

He meant it when he said "the road ain't no place to start a family"

[@ed.z.]

@@VespoLiveGaming yes. And, he followed his heart and found true love and peace.

[@VespoLiveGaming]

@@ed.z. ...faithfully.

[@RoGueNavy]

Perry's voice is a fine-tuned instrument, that can go from drifting like a feather, to striking down like a hammer.

[@swordmonkey6635]

It's a shame he forgot how to sing a few years ago after recovering from medical issues. He admitted that there was no way he could sing like he did in the 80s because his training was gone.

[@lesliebeacom4567]

Well said!

[@tedurbina527]

My opinion he’s the greatest male singer of all time.

[@chopperdeath]

I can't say best, just another great vocalist. Everyone is different.

[@jeffsadowski7759]

For this style he was untouchable:)

[@Lt.Mingus69]

There can be no question.

[@aswadi1991]

​@@chopperdeathI say the best than others..he can't be replaced"

[@cvaug68]

Greatest ROCK vocalist, not greatest vocalist. Different styles of music.

[@TheDivayenta]

Can we stop and appreciate Steve’s HAIR in this video? I’m dyin’ heah!

[@christophermckinney3924]

Perry from 81-84 was without a doubt he best singer in all of rock. Just smooth as silk.

[@aliwantizu]

Facts! Lou Gramm maybe gave him a run for his money, but my goodness.

[@g54b95]

Klaus Meine and Diamond Dave were doing great stuff, too.

[@DW-vd9mp]

​@aliwantizu Steve is the best. He recalled during the early 80s there was friendly vocal competition with himself, both vocalists for Survivor and Micky Thomas. Died hard Steve fan here for life ❤❤❤

[@ruelsmith]

Freddy Mercury? Mickey Thomas?

[@bones1271]

Freddie was a great entertainer, he wasn't a great singer.. He is no where in the realm of Steve Perry or Mickey Thomas.. Don't get me wrong, I truly liked Freddie... @@ruelsmith

[@ladylisaromance8129]

Man, they just don't make music like this anymore. No autotune, no theatrics, just amazing music. I remember having a Journey poster on my wall as a young girl. ❤❤❤

[@lovemibear]

Journey is iconic for anyone that grew up in the 80’s. Their music fills you with nostalgic memories and goosebumps.

[@robertlear2712]

Steve Perry is the most technically perfect singer in rock.

[@zenlandzipline]

Idk…I think the singer from the band Boston, Brad Delp, was better. Not just technically, but to me, his voice was more appealing.

[@williamcaires6429]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@dannymartinez9371]

He's a freak but far from being the most technically perfect singer in rock.

[@jerryboese8820]

@@dannymartinez9371yep not anymore

[@dannymartinez9371]

@@jerryboese8820 I mean that even Steve Perry could have benefitted from singing lessons even in his prime. He relied on pure ability and instinct. But he was never technically perfect.

[@KainzMusic]

Perry could generate so much emotion in his vocals. Add the lyrics to the mix and he could bring onions to tears.

[@marshabailey1121]

I'm a trained musician myself and am in awe of Steve. His voice is beautiful but the technique and control he exhibits in every performance really set him apart.

[@pamlatham7032]

An astute observation! “The Voice”, “A fraction from impossible”! Those are not words from fans, but from vocal experts! And research the real reason SP left the band- Neal’s orchestrated coup to oust SP from their three man ownership Contract of ‘Journey’. Court records are still on line- look it up! Interesting read!

[@TheDivayenta]

Being Portuguese, he’s got the voice and feel for a great flamenco singer as well. Check out Manitas de Plata.

[@sungee3333]

Thats mr perry to you…. Steve common

[@pfcampos7041]

This is Journey at their absolute best! I just never felt the same way about them with out Steve. It was a perfect ensemble of characters that will not be matched.

[@LicensedBajaRealtor]

Journey without SP is simply a cover band

[@karenurbanski5004]

Never be matched again!

[@mrh3578]

I always get emotional when I see great performances. These guys were all at the top of their game. Just fantastic musicians and singers.

[@jenwilmes6983]

Yes! I'm reading your comment while trying to find the words to describe the depth of feeling and emotion that surges through me every time I listen to Journey (THIS rendition of the band, that is.) Crazy how powerfully music affects mind, body, and soul. I always said about them that if every other group fell off the planet and the only music left was Journey I wouldn't care - their music is all I need. 😊

[@LarryLaird-eb8rp]

He melts every woman who hears him, Steve Perry's voice is amazing 🎉

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

I saw Steve live in 1983 in Philadelphia as he closed up his Frontiers tour. I was 19 years old. Still today, at 59, I can still feel what I've always felt listening to Steve. On that day in the summer of 1983, his voice was amplified out into the universe and sounded sooooo, soooo awesome! No words to describe the emotions and the reality of the mix of Steve Perry live when we were young. ❤️🙌

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

Totally agree those days where the greatest days of music.

[@markfrost2707]

i am 60 and I saw that tour in Phoenix! They were PERFECT

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

@@markfrost2707 Thanks ❣️ (I am 60 also now, that was 9 months ago when I wrote that comment above. ) My birthday is in March. So I finished 60 years in March 27, 2024. Thanks for sharing ❣️ Its great to hear others commenting about those days too. Thanks 👍

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

@@Dcw-rp6ib Thanks so much ❣️ I enjoy the type of oneness we all have here. Those were amazing times and we were privileged to see Steve Perry and all be young together. 👍❤️

[@harmonicpies]

I love how Steve Perry’s first note causes Beth to lose her train of thought and bliss out. You are teenage me hearing this on the turntable for the first time.

[@michaelesrom6956]

Saw them twice in the 80’s…. Nothing compares!

[@TheDivayenta]

That note bending comes from Sam Cooke. Steve listened to Sam’s “Cupid” and was a total goner for him. They also share a birthday! ❤❤❤

[@johnmarks227]

"The Voice" melting women's hearts all over the world.

[@aliciagabriel2724]

His voice still melting my heart since I was 18 I'm 59 .

[@johnlackey1244]

His instrument is undeniable but what drives his tone is the simple joy of singing. A songbird never worries about what comes out because it will be perfect.

[@akshelby33]

His voice is like a diamond. It’s clear and beautiful.

[@douglasskinner6348]

You HAVE to do "Mother, Father" from this same concert. He hits some crazy high notes in it. It's their best live performance ever. Oh! And this is considered the classic line up: Neal Schon (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Ross Valory (Bass, Backing Vocals), Steve Perry (Lead Vocals), Steve Smith (Drums, Percussion), Jonathan Cain (Keyboards, Backing Vocals), but was like their fifth line up. Their original line up was: Neal Schon (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Gregg Rolie (Lead Vocals, Keyboards), Ross Valory (Bass, Backing Vocals), George Tickner (Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals) and Prairie Prince (Drums, Percussion).

[@chasestreet8082]

Agree with "Mother Father" from this 1981 Houston concert! Steve Perry has often said its the single hardest Journey song to sing, yet he sounds so much better on it live than he did in the studio recording! Its honestly a shame that more people haven't reacted to it. That ending alone is so far superior to what 95% of the singers out there could manage.

[@SandraLyons-ii4fl]

Yes!! Mother, father is awesome!! No one can top Steve. Go listen to " res

[@SandraLyons-ii4fl]

It's a cover band that does all Journey music. But he will never be Steve Perry

[@DreadPirateBob]

Greg Rolie had a great voice, too

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

There was a cover band, Frontiers, lead by Jeremy. He was so good, Journey offered him the lead position. Jeremy could become Steve Perry. Steve, Barry Gibb, and Jeremy are rare talents. Great reaction. Thank goodness there are video & audio recordings.

[@nancysawyer9307]

Steve has been known to sing from the heart. He sings with emotion. Also, the first time he quit was when his mother died and touring for almost 10 years straight burnt him out. He lost his love of singing. First time I saw Steve Perry in Journey was in 1978. They toured until 1986-7 just about continuously with only months of ‘break’ while they were writing and making new albums.

[@tokunagaster]

Thanks but I did not know they were on the road for that long so continuously. Oh, Sherry.

[@donnasawyer458]

M11

[@auralfixxation6702]

There are so many great elements in this song. Vocally and musically, this just connects the dots.

[@matthewmangum6320]

Natural, God given talent. You cannot find another male singer who can even come close to his extraordinary vocal gift. Not one! That’s why his fans love him so much, he moves our emotions with his singing and songwriting.

[@guanyin19]

Steve Perry's voice is clear and iconic. His sound is just legendary. He's like a male version of Karen Carpenter's voice to me.

[@rollomaughfling380]

An octave above, lol.

[@nancywyatt821]

Ann Wilson of Heart to me. BTW, he knows her, I've seen pictures of them together. If he will duet with Dolly, why not Ann?

[@gregjames9875]

My two favorite singers. I also enjoy how Phil Collins sings.

[@cryptojihadi265]

Great comparison!

[@randybrown7959]

Well said!

[@chicken2jail545]

Great Reaction Beth! Fun fact: Journey's original lead singer was their keyboard player Gregg Rollie. Steve Perry joined Journey on their Infinity album. On several of their songs, both of them sing lead parts. What a great band.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

Gregg Rollie sang Black Magic Woman foe Santana.

[@bluedogok]

In this iteration Neal Schon and Ross Valory were the only "original" members at that point. Steve Smith was a session drummer and had his own jazz band Vital Information. Johnathan Cain was in The Babys before their breakup.

[@dathorndike4908]

Rollie left when he realized he could never compete vocally with Perry

[@gloriasueb]

The band was formed in 1973 and Perry joined them in 1977. He had given up on the music industry and was working on his stepfather's turkey farm when he got a call from Herbie Herbert, Journey's manager. The band had been told to find a new sound or lose their contract. They were not immediately taken with Perry, but Herbert insisted. I'm glad he did!

[@randywissler9923]

Now there's a musician that doesn't get anywhere near the love he should, their drummer Steve Smith!!!!! Dude is an absolute beast!!!!

[@martyk656]

Absolutely! I remember when I heard he joined Journey, I couldn't believe he would do that. Steve Smith could play with anyone. He was on JLP's Enigmatic Ocean with Allan Holdsworth. Way too good for Journey. Then Journey got a lot better as an MTV pop band. Smart career move, even if he didn't know just how smart when he joined. :)

[@randywissler9923]

@@martyk656 crazy as well, after a good few years into journey, he changed his style somewhat and got even better. The teacher that helped him with that was the same guy that later did the same thing with Neil Peart.

[@carlgibbons5777]

@@randywissler9923 Freddie Gruber.

[@randywissler9923]

@@carlgibbons5777 thank you. For some reason I just could not remember his name.

[@fishwilliams1688]

Steve Smith’s work was genius and supported the song in every way

[@jamesbatcho]

The tour right after this one, Frontiers, Day on the Green in Oakland, was my first concert. I was 13. My dad surprised me and my two older sisters with tickets. It blew my mind and my life was changed forever. Thanks for this reaction. This era was them in their musical and superstar peak. The band's earlier albums were fantastic, but with Escape and Frontiers they became a phenomenon. Glad I got to be there.

[@virtualbown]

Cow Palace, Raised on Radio. They sounded perfect live.

[@escape081]

Saw them at the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago on the same Frontiers tour. Bryan Adams opened for them. I was 13 as well. I don’t remember much of it, except for Separate Ways which has forever been burned in my brain since that show.

[@jamesbatcho]

@@escape081Yeah Brian Adams was on the Day on the Green set too. With Triumph, Eddie Money, and Night Ranger (who were amazing!).

[@virtualbown]

@jrnyMEDIA Unfortunately, I do not.

[@RedSinter]

Steve Perry has one if not the greatest and most beautiful voices in Rock History. Yes, it is part of the performance, but its also a semi unconscious expression. And Beautiful Beth...a wonderful review...and LOVED...your cover of Wicked Games...oh, and Extra Credit Ginger... Redheads of the World Unite. 😂 I was a Red...now I'm a Gray~ And in your exuberance...the Look...of Love ~

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Gingers Rule!

[@tomford2218]

Journey is so underrated. they transcend rock, country and pop. they still do that 40 years later.

[@BrendenLee-dg]

How do you think they were "underrated"? They were and are one the most popular commercial pop/rock bands in history. Steve Perry has been voted the greatest rock voice in music history. I'm not sure you or anyone who uses "underrated" knows the meaning of the word.

[@lesliebeacom4567]

Steve held the audience in the palm of his hand. Magical! I was lucky enough to see them several times and he never fails to deliver!

[@stacia922]

Hands down one of the best male vocalists who ever lived...Mr. Steve Perry.

[@micheleosullivan4430]

I've been to a few Journey concerts in the 80s. He and the band are so good live! And to think, this is before autotune. Great reaction. Thank you!

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

It would be nice if the music industry was changed for the better but those garbage tools are rampant now....not to mention the singing styles that mask mediocre talent with vocal gimmickry. I mean, sure... people engaged in some gimmickry many years ago too but there were good singers in the mix. Now it is just vocal gimmickry...especially with female artists.

[@kathyjaissle6791]

Steve Perry is so flipping amazing!!!! Absolutely love this performance. And Neal Schon… amazing guitarist. This is one of my all time favorite live guitar solos.

[@scragmanw]

Steve Perry is a legend. Love Journey and Steve’s vocals.

[@squidly2112]

He has such an incredible voice. Such an amazing talent.

[@Jihavoh777]

I’m case someone hasn’t already said, Schon and Rolie didn’t want Steve Perry in the band. They wanted a screamer, like Robert Plant, and the singer Perry ended up replacing Robert Fleischman. The band’s manager Herbie Herbert forced them to take Perry because they needed to get on the radio with their fourth album (first with Perry) or they would be dropped. The first song Schon and Perry wrote together, Patiently, came together in 15 minutes, and from then on everyone saw the light, that this was the new Journey. To be clear, they recognized the talent, Perry just didn’t fit their vision of Journey, until they wrote together.

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

Neal didn’t Gregg was the one who brought him in

[@Jihavoh777]

@@nomadicrecovery1586 wrong, watch the behind the music again. Gregg specifically said they didn’t want someone who was crooning, they wanted someone who screams. Perry only was in the band because of one person, Herbie Herbert. Period.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

I was there for the recording of this show... They were just as wonderful in person.

[@neillenet291]

I've been listening to journey for nearly 50 years. I have never heard steve perry hit a bad note. I saw journey on steve's first tour in 1977

[@ftgrat1]

Yes.. i saw Steve Perry and Journey in 1978 and 1985. Memphis and Hampton Roads. Incredible!!

[@neillenet291]

@@ftgrat1 I saw journey on their first tour with steve perry open for boston

[@charlesjohnson3853]

Our generation, teenager in the 1980's, had the Greatest bands, singers and musicians who actually sang, played and performed for the crowd with no help from any electronics.

[@RoyRocker2758]

Teenager in the 70's was even better.

[@pennyrogers629]

Steve Perry is without a doubt the best vocalist in the history of music! His ability to do the things vocally that he does is so amazing. You feel every word he sings in your soul. He touches every emotion in your body all at one time. He is unmatched! Beth if you want to check out his Traces album listen to Sun Shines Gray , we’re still here, call on me, could we be something again. The whole album is great. Of course he sings in a lower range but he is still the one and only Steve Perry!

[@janicebarnes2914]

I Totally agree! His vocals are amazing and unmatched 🎼🎤

[@Ask-a-Rocket-Scientist]

I’m not sure anyone is qualified to judge Steve Perry.

[@Kalinik.]

Whose judging him lol, she's admiring him

[@webeducation]

Haha, just watch the video of this vocal coach pointing out all Whitney Houston's "mistakes" when she sang the national anthem.

[@biancakaye2721]

I think she is describing how his voice works.

[@Phoenix-One0922]

Specially One who TALKS TOO MUCH… Motormouth…

[@DaRozeman]

@@Phoenix-One0922 That would be The Charismatic Voice. Takes a 3 minute song and drones on for an hour.

[@bellaimages]

Love this band! As a singer myself, I love Steve Perry. His technique is perfect on every song he sings. I saw this line up of Journey in concert .. I've seen Journey 3 times .. Raise On Radio was a great tour too.. I had all the records .. incredible that you get to enjoy this live recording, Beth! They had no gimmicks, no auto tune, fireworks, just great music performed by great musicians.

[@cydrych]

Their performance of Mother Father from this same show is mind bogglingly impressive. I would love to see you react to that one.

[@JMoore68]

She may not be ready for that yet. I mean, it's ungodly how good Perry is on that. That's a hint Beth, you need to react to it. ;)

[@jenwilmes6983]

Omg, yes! That really IS the one to do a react to. That performance was other worldly. ❤

[@vinman2362]

What is amazing he is even better live than recording.

[@adsinaction9797]

This man is not of this earth. A voice such as this, is nothing short of angelic.

[@guragura1196]

Steve Perry is THE GOAT

[@michaeltortorice9876]

This is from THE SHOW, filmed at the Summit in Houston, Tx., in 1981. My brother was there. I was watching it on MTV. I've heard many call it the greatest concert ever. I liked it.

[@leehanson1416]

I was there. Amazing.

[@brienkliver6528]

The guitar solo at 8:40 just sounds so nostalgic and brings you back to yester-year.

[@TheDivayenta]

The most melodic guitarist on earth, imo.

[@marshallgeorge3819]

Too often Neal Schon is not mentioned when people talk about great guitar players. An absolute monster of a player.

[@larrywright6214]

Randy Jackson called Neal The Rock Dog. I saw them several times live, and I always brought my binoculars so I could watch him play. His solo stuff is great too. Beyond the Thunder is accustical electric, and is my favorite CD of his.

[@TheDivayenta]

Haunting and mysterious- romantic.

[@eldenjr]

5 pieces of incredible talent that came together to bring us perfection........And Steve is on a level with no one. I'd give anything for new music today to be willing to be this good. Thank God for performers like, Adele who keep it alive and real to your core!

[@princearthas1017]

Thank you Beth for reacting to my all time favorite Journey song! There was no one like Steve Perry! ❤❤❤

[@joycewilliams9488]

He’s so talented and the best ever amazing artist I always loved him ❤

[@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq]

I've never understood why this song isn't as popular as others from the band. I think it's the best

[@carlgibbons5777]

Got just as much radio play as any Journey song here in Indy.

[@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq]

@@carlgibbons5777 Over the years, it is remembered less than others on the radio and has fewer reactions on KZbin than others

[@NaturalMystic69]

This is the song that really turned me on to Journey back in the day. It was my favorite track on Escape but got overshadowed by other great songs like Don't Stop Believin'.

[@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq]

@@NaturalMystic69 For me this is the best song and then I like open arms, superbly sung

[@timherring8872]

Great music here. Epic vocals …I recently stumbled on their song Mother, Father. It’s phenomenal.

[@toolshed7652]

Steve gets all the accolades, and rightly so. He's amazing, but Neal Schon might be the most underrated guitar player ever

[@LicensedBajaRealtor]

I hardly think Schon is underrated.

[@sarahwiebe6592]

Absolutely!!

[@1mikeb]

I'm not sure that Neal is underrated as a guitar player, but I do think the chemistry and harmony between Steve and Neal ( voice and guitar) made them great, not Steve's voice alone. That's why Steve had limited success on his own. It was an amazing, amazing musical combination. Add in their masterful song writing with John Cain, and you have icons.

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

And Journey is basically his band. Only original member left I believe. And he started with Santana at age 15. Amazing musician!

[@oldmanballer5088]

Yeah when he was 17 he was asked by Eric Clapton to join Derick and the dominos, but he was asked to join Santana too and decided Santana was the way to go. Not sure he is underrated but he’s damn sure one of the greats

[@han36solo]

Wonderful reaction to the impossibly beautiful voice of Steve Perry!...& the amazing Neil Schon!

[@seanmartin1308]

This lineup did reunite in 96 and recorded their album trial by fire. When you love a woman is my favorite off that one but they're all good.

[@Watchman70]

I think he was simply a natural. It didn't take him loads of practice. It emanated from his being. One of a kind talent that still shakes people from all walks to this day.

[@joeykopack]

I saw your emotions change when the guitar solo began, that’s a great effect the guitar can have on you, it was actually crying and you were feeling it😊

[@Fulschermd]

Strings have that effect…

[@zenlandzipline]

Yeah. The guitar solo is really the star of this song. I love his improvising at the very end, too. Schon is a true talent.

[@LostLar]

Neil Schon rocks the guitar, as always !!!

[@freakybeaky1]

They allegedly didn’t want him burning on the record. He absolutely amazing on the Houston version. He improves it for me. It’s rock/ fusion lead at its best. Can’t think of a more emotive one which fits so well. I know an alternative music cat that ended up playing Rickenbacker in a band - watching that when we were young teens - and even he was glued.

[@tiffinyanderson4403]

The other day our youngest son who is 12 told me he had a band and he thought I would like their songs……..it was Journey and Steve Perry. I felt so old but so proud of him for liking good music. 🤭

[@tigerbalm666]

He has that rare smoothness and soul in his voice.

[@tjcaruthers5593]

Steve Perry is so unbelievably great. What you hear on the album is what you get live unless he does something off the cuff that you have to question reality. By god he is damn good.

[@kurtsaxton823]

Great reaction Beth this isn't the original lineup but it was a great lineup. This was an awesome album through-and-through and one of the best tours I've ever seen

[@paulstephenson7503]

Never lose your wonder Beth particularly for someone as wonderful as Steve Perry. I discovered him via the American chart show back in the 80s and then went to see him over in Boston on his first and only solo tour in 1994. I still sit here with pure joy watching his performances 40-plus years later.

[@lunadawnlynn]

You can thank the late Herbie Herbert who found the Alien Project tape that got left behind & after he heard it he told Neal Schon (formerly of Santana) that if he wanted to play large arenas again, this would be their best vocalist choice who can not only sing, but belt tunes all the way out to the cheap seats. Thank you, Mr. Herbert! 🥀 E obrigado, Sr. Perry! 🌹❤️

[@TheDivayenta]

Senor Perrera! ❤❤❤❤

[@lunadawnlynn]

@@TheDivayenta Señior Pereira, if we want to be specific.

[@theditto69]

Greg Rollie was in the original lineup, before Johnathan Cain. Steve smith wasn’t their original drummer and Steve Perry came later. I would call the escape journey the original lineup for when they became a stadium band. But not for their prog rock days. Greg Rollie was amazing

[@ThePersistentRumor]

I've been into Journey since the late 1970s. Perry's voice has few peers. He can evoke emotion while soaring and has immaculate control. In my book, his voice is legendary. :-D

[@tonyhao9344]

I'm so glad I got to see this band live back in the 80s when Steve Perry was fronting them. Better than the records, extended solos, extra vocal riffing by The Voice.. The whole band was so tight.. Didn't realize at the time how great we had it, so so many great live acts.

[@nancyadcock4899]

He was so pitch perfect, golden voice, and so much emotion. Steve you are the king💕💕💕💕

[@user-ts6xn5mq8q]

Beth, an absolute MUST from Journey is "Mother Father" from this same concert (Live in Houston - 1981)... you will be absolutely blown away by the notes Steve Perry hits at the end of the song.

[@lilpoohbear653]

yes!!! In my opinion...one of the greatest live vocals in rock music of all time

[@lilpoohbear653]

This music is the soundtrack of my younger years...cannot imagine it without my Journey w/ Steve Perry

[@drjaye1962]

Sooooo…I’m 18yrs old n this song comes out, Journey, foreigner REO Speedwagon all came out @ the same time, it was like trying to drink from a fire hose, can’t be done…and this ain’t my kind of music, I’m all about R n B , but it’s soooo good I can’t ignore it…what’s a brother to do…hahaha…peace

[@steveker5084]

One of the best solo voices I've ever heard. Captivating. Just a great group, so in sync.

[@priscillap7135]

Steve Perry has the best voice in rock, his beautiful tone & the level of emotion he puts out is like no other.

[@BethRoars]

An amazing voice!

[@jimivison5837]

This is by far my favorite band from the late 70 to mid 80. Damn they where so good Beth. Thank you for bringing back the memories. Being an old Veteran Vet. I have heard many great bands. Now I find myself listening to a lot of covers of the older songs done by teenage artists. I am also discovering that many of the younger listeners love the older songs. I am liking a lot of what Lucy Thomas is putting out. Her last song she dropped ‘Evergreen’. A love ballad from the movie’A Star Is Born’ written an performed by Barbra Streisand. Lucy just made a masterpiece of this song, so perfect in every way.

[@beckyanne883]

Since you like covers of classics by young artists, you might want to see this -- it's great, and they have other good covers, too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK3gIF9q7mAhMksi=Q7pywgVOG7r-sIvW

[@beckyanne883]

And I think this cover they did is great too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-1mH2Bgr-ohLssi=0m3JOVHYxELDYtS6

[@yyzwdm]

I saw this tour in Memphis TN just a few days before this performance in Houston 1981. It was my first concert.

[@70centurian]

"The Voice".........l grew up with all these songs. ( Even still, in my area....U can hear Journey on the Radio, ALL DAY. ) Amazing talent at every Spot on that stage.

[@glendirienzo1365]

The first time Steve left was because he felt burnt out. Second time was because he hurt his hip getting ready for the Trial by Fire tour in Hawaii. He had hip surgery and was taking too long for Jon and Neal's liking. They gave Steve an ultimatum, get on tour or get the surgery done. Steve said, peace out. ✌️

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

Very true. I've heard him talk about it in interviews. And I don't blame him.

[@johnhmaloney]

Steve Perry is one of the all time greats, right up there with Freddie and Dio. Btw, this was their classic and best known lineup, but not the original. Guitarist Neal Schon and bassist Ross Valroy, from this lineup, were founding members, but the original lineup was rounded out by vocalist and keyboardist Greg Rollie, rhythm guitarist George Tickner and drummer Aynsley Dunbar. Perry was brought in on their fourth album, Infinity, when they decided that they wanted a stronger lead vocalist.

[@tccurtis2932]

Steve Perry and Freddy Mercury have the BEST voices in rock. IMO.

[@reneeijgenhuijsen3]

His voice is so iconic... His solo album, for the love of strange medicine album, is worth listening. For me the song, somewhere there's hope, stands out. The guitar solo in that song is also one of the best I've heard in my life.

[@michaelcooper1079]

What an amazing talent. Blessed to grow up when Journey was huge.

[@djlp2212]

It's just amazing how little effort Steve puts out when singing. The man was just natural. He also believed that he wasn't a big part of the band even when he wrote 90% of the most popular songs. You really need to check out "Mother, Father" from the same concert.

[@andreaschadeck5596]

Your reaction, the looks on your face, kind of made me emotional. There are a few people on the planet who were just gifted with something extra special. And it’s so wonderful to see your recognition of it.

[@MissyM68]

My first rock concert was Journey on this tour. I begged my dad for tickets for my 14th birthday! They played several sold out shows in Chicago from 1981-1986. My favorite band from 1977-1987. Totally under-appreciated at the time.

[@juanpallautapulido200]

On that moment in time, Journey was a perfect machine. Simply everything they did the did right, so we have a very Good song writing, a top notch musicians (just listen Neal Schon's guitar solo) and of the most iconc voices of that era. This live take is fantastic, indeed, Steve Perry conveys all emotion reqired by the song masterfully.

[@paucamposgalvez2054]

I Love Journey. And this song is beautiful and strong!!! Thank you, Beth 💚🍀

[@thebigshow6102]

I came of age in the midst of the brilliance of the years of Journey… these were the songs you cranked the volume and sang at the top of your lungs. There were bands and singers with more power or driving songs but nothing pulled you along like journey.

[@jimdandy6452]

I love seeing a young person show so much appreciation for music from back in the 80s - you're a doll by the way!

[@destination22ful]

Great reaction. Steve Perry released a solo album in 1984 “Street Talk.” It contained two ht singles “Oh, Sherrie,” and my favorite “Foolish Heart.” Thanks for the reaction.

[@PhilliptBates]

Journey is an amazing band and Steve Perry is one of the all-time greats! I loved your reaction to this and his voice and talent... always fun getting your perspective on different performers and performances.

[@catherineferguson7646]

I saw him interviewed and as he told his life story you seemed to relate to everything he talked about . When a person gets so tired and burnt out the pain is too much for you. You mentally can't carry on. He met the woman he loved the most in his life, I believe was in remission from breast cancer. Seemed to be love at first site for both. She started his love for music again. She died after they were together 2 years.

[@kathyrhode6252]

I love the song ‘I stand Alone’. His range is spectacular

[@Karat9780]

I do too-it’s my favorite of all time ❤

[@eviep2]

Yes, that's a fantastic song when he sings. And I also listen to its isolated vocals or any of his isolated vocals that you can find on KZbin. Jaw dropping to say the least.

[@dianelowery7496]

I agree. Also love the power ballads such as Open Arms and When you Love a Women. His solo Foolish Heart has always been a favourite. The catalogue for Journey and Steve's solo work is endless. Will be interested to see your reaction to his 2018 album "Traces" Beth. 💗