Country Artists Reacts to Journey for the First Time | Reaction

[@idalucero1260]

Steve Perry is incomparable, his vocals cannot be matched. He is The Voice! One in a billion, once in a lifetime, his incredible range and the emotion you not only hear him, you feel him. I hope you take this Journey with Steve Perry and these master musicians; so many phenomenal, iconic songs they wrote together. Incredible!! ✨🎶🎤🎧🤩💖🔥

[@frankvieira764]

He's our Portuguese Prince!

[@toodlescae]

I didn't get into Journey until their first song with Steve Perry singing lead, Wheel In The Sky, became a hit in 1978. I loved everything they produced with Perry as a member.

[@trb2021]

Steve Perry is Journey

[@kathyjaissle6791]

Journey. Incomparable. Steve Perry “The Voice”. The entire band was incredible.

[@LJA46]

First concert: The Cars, Thin Lizzy, Journey and The Marshall Tucker Band, 1978. Such great memories!

[@raysaudia]

lucky bastard...

[@cden409]

Each of the guys were so talented on their own, Steve Smith drums, Ross Valory bass, Jonathan Cain piano, Steve Perry vocals (played drums and bass before Journey) and Neal Schon guitarist and band founder.

[@daveheesen9174]

saw the tour where Steve Perry wears the yellow shirt...they ROCKED...the sound quality of "Seperate Ways" was amazing

[@danallshaw1131]

Got my first Journey album "Captured" in 1981. Been going back to the first 4 albums with Gregg , Ansley, Ross, and Neal. After 42 years they'll still in my Rock n Roll wheelhouse.

[@johnmagill7714]

This was a massive hit when it came out.

[@wendyhowe2178]

My love affair with this band began in 1981. I saw this very Frontiers Tour in 1983 as a 15 year old fan. Journey was massively popular back then and they sold out 3 back2back shows in my hometown and I was so excited to see my favorite band live. They were magical together. I’m still a huge fan after all these years. To me...their music is truly timeless and sounds just as amazing, fresh and new as it did then. Journey On. Oh...and you should definitely react to “Mother Father” Live in Houston 1981. A true masterpiece.

[@vernhoke7730]

Saw them on this tour as well, I was 24. Also saw them on the Escape tour in '82.

[@michelelaraia7358]

React to Anyway that you love me

[@vernhoke7730]

@@michelelaraia7358 do you mean "Anyway You Want It" or "Just the Same Way (You Love Me)"? I've been listening to them for almost 50 years and can't for the life of me remember a song by that name.

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@vernhoke7730 The one which the chorus begins with an oohh

[@vernhoke7730]

@@michelelaraia7358 okay it's called "Anytime" off of the Infinity album from 1978. It's usually preceded by "Feeling That Way". That's how it is on the record and the way they did it in concert. Here's them on the Midnight Special in '78. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3SWeXWwbLOFldU

[@maliabrown4390]

My husband was on the road so many years with different groups. He was a rigger. This song is our anthem. ❤️

[@ChasingAnthems]

That’s awesome!

[@darlanilsen879]

❤️

[@martintruther5808]

I always thought of "Faithfully" as a country-influenced song. Jonathan Cain spent time in Nashville pursuing a country music career early in his musical 'journey' before joining Journey in 1981 for the 'Escape' album. Schon mimicking a steel guitar sound with the volume swells in the first couple of verses and the bend and releases near the end of the song where Perry sings ' I'm forever yours... are dead give aways as to the country influence too.

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

This video is from Journey's documentary called 'Journey Frontiers And Beyond'. It's about life on the road not only for Journey, but also for their road crew. It's very good! My personal favorite songs from Classic Journey are ......... 'Girl Can't Help It, Stone In Love (the bass is AMAZING), Mother Father (1981 live in Houston, Tx), Why Can't This Night Go On Forever, Still They Ride (studio version), I'll Be Alright Without You, Lights, Good Mornin' Girl, Little Girl, Message Of Love, Still She Cries, It's Just The Rain, Edge Of The Blade (studio version), After The Fall, Separate Ways (studio version), Too Late, Winds Of March, Escape (studio version), Some Day Soon, Daydream'. And I think that's about all!!....lol.... I am so grateful to have seen Classic Journey for this Frontiers tour back in 1983. They played in Houston, Tx for 3 sold out shows. And my best friend I went to 2 of the 3 shows! BEST nights of my life!! I also show them for their 1986 tour Raised On Radio, and that would be Steve Perry's journey with the band. And I also saw Steve Perry for his first solo tour in 1994. So I guess, I kinda love that man!!....lol...Enjoy!!!

[@coachbigdawg41]

Listen to journey Mother father live in Houston 1981 Still they ride live in Osaka Japan 1983 pure dope my man

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Eric Clapton wanted Neal Schon to join him. But NS said that Carlos Santana offered a slot first! 🤯 NS, Greg Rolie left Santana to found Journey. Santana, Journey and I were born in San Francisco 🌁 I grew up on Steve Perry as lead singer. The Babys broke up. Jonathan Cain joined Journey as Greg Rolie retired until 1991. By then, he, Steve Smith and Ross Valory founded The Storm. Meanwhile, JC reunited with John Waite. NS joined. They founded Bad English. Great performances 🎭 The new singer is Arnel Pineda. He is from The Philippines 🇵🇭. He sang with Morissette Amon, David Foster and others.

[@kangaroojack7678]

Pure voice no auto tune crap like today

[@vernhoke7730]

I've seen Journey twice, first in '82 on the Escape tour and in '83 on the Frontiers tour. Bryan Adams opened for them. When they played this song 20,000 of us sang along with the band. The lighters were out too, no cell phones back then.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Related. I saw The Storm open for Bryan Adams at The Cow 🐄 Palace in 1992. Funny how the opening act becomes the headliner whe members of the headliner become the opening act! 🤯🤯

[@vernhoke7730]

@@WineSippingCowboy the first tour I saw Billy Squier on in '81 Def Leppard was opening for him some shows. Greg Khin opened the show I saw. Billy opened for Queen when I saw them for the 2nd time in '82.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

@@vernhoke7730 Great 👍 Greg Kihn is originally from Baltimore. Like the late Eddie Money 💰, RIP, GK moved to Berkeley. Both East Coast men peaked in the 1980s. I loved ♥ being a boy 👦 in San Francisco in the 1980s 🌁

[@vernhoke7730]

@@WineSippingCowboy I live in New Jersey and we've got Bruce and Bon Jovi as local boys. Also Southside Johnny too. I've seen, run into and met Bruce many times, saw Southside a few times at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Never saw Bon Jovi though.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

@@vernhoke7730 Lucky you! 🐇 I met members of Night Ranger before they founded the band. Jury is still out 🙄 if I met Chris Isaak or Fee Waybill 🙄 I was quite young when I went to the same places as them...if we crossed paths, I did not recognize them! 🤯🤯

[@garnet0101]

This is my favorite Journey song written by keyboardist Johnathan Cain.

[@Redtop-qh8zo]

Please review MOTHER FATHER live in 1981 Houston…..You’ll love it‼️🔥

[@crbr1432000]

I love Journey and always have! Thanks for sharing. Keep it up!

[@ChasingAnthems]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-I saw them in 86. They rocked that Arena right off its foundation. I'll never forget it or Steve and his tuxedo jacket.

[@user-mh6wn3pq5f]

The best band ever w/Steve Perry of course! The current members are great in their own right but Journey just isn’t Journey without Steve Perry!

[@glennawhiteman742]

Their Album Infinity hooked me at age 14. I got to see Journey live 4 times! Twice with Steve Perry, Escape and Raised on Radio tour. They never disappoint.

[@sheryljoslin4873]

If you weren't a Journey lover you should be now. Steve Perry era.

[@lisaeddins5291]

Journey should be listened to live. 1981 escape tour houston tx is recommended.

[@allendixon7700]

I'll be alright without you

[@allendixon7700]

JOURNEY. They do the song, I'll be all right. You gotta do the l I v e the live version

[@pegajense]

Steve Perry is the best vocalist ever

[@reallymysterious4520]

You mean your favorite - music is an art and is very subjective - there is no such thing as best. That being said he is easily in my Top 5 fav vocalists as well

[@anduuhar]

@@reallymysterious4520 I bet you're a blast at parties.

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@anduuhar You would win that bet. The women especially appreciate a man with class, humor and intelligence. Maybe you'll get one of those some day

[@anduuhar]

@@reallymysterious4520 had one for 25 years junior. Here's a little tip for you: NEVER go full retard.

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@anduuhar I won't make the same mistake you did and will NEVER become the full retard you did

[@Truthteller58-z3c]

A Masterpiece

[@RoryBauer-xu2fj]

Here's two Journey songs you must react to... "Suzanne" and "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever"

[@jaybabel9360]

Gotta do Journey live.

[@ChasingAnthems]

Next! Which song do you recommend?

[@jaybabel9360]

@@ChasingAnthems Don't stop believing live. Mother Father Sister Brother live. From Houston 83 tour. Anything from that Houston show. I saw them twice in Detroit on that tour. Fantastic best live band ever.

[@ChasingAnthems]

@@jaybabel9360 must have been epic!

[@jaybabel9360]

@Chasing Anthems Absolutely was. Journey, Rush and Van Halen the only bands I saw 3 times live.

[@kathyscoppettuolo7168]

​@@ChasingAnthems Girl Can't Help It, from their Houston '81 tour!

[@Galahad-hk4bb]

I’ve been a fan since…um…INFINITY !!!!😄😄😄

[@TheDivayenta]

This song inspired Prince’s Purple Rain!

[@trb2021]

I always heard Don't Stop Believing was Prince's inspiration. not Who's Crying Now.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@trb2021 . First, the song being discussed is Faithfully. Listen to the chord progression and ending coda. You can hear it all.

[@trb2021]

@@TheDivayenta Either way it was Don't Stop Believing that was his inspiration. Not Who's crying now, Faithfully or any other Journey song. Prince contacted the band about Don't Stop Believing being similar to Purple Rain and asked their permission to use it.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@trb2021 from Billboard Magazine: “ Singer/songwriter Jonathan Cain tells Billboard that he was notified in early 1984 that Prince wanted to speak with him. Curious, Cain went to Columbia Records’ offices in Los Angeles and took a call from Prince, who told Cain, “I want to play something for you, and I want you to check it out. The chord changes are close to ‘Faithfully'” - a top 20 single from Journey’s 1983 album Frontiers - “and I don’t want you to sue me.” After listening, Cain says, “I thought it was an amazing tune, and I told him, ‘Man, I’m just super-flattered that you even called. It shows you’re that classy of a guy. Good luck with the song. I know it’s gonna be a hit.’

[@trb2021]

@@TheDivayenta Do you feel better "Karen"? You've got to be a Biden supporter/Liberal... Y'all always have to be right. We are talking about 2 different things. I'm talking about an instrumental/guitar solo from DSB. Now you can relax and put your encyclopedia up. Also, please buy a hair brush.

[@ronparsons8786]

Steve Perry THE VOICE

[@brendabinau1187]

Steve Perry is the absolute BEST!!

[@cden409]

Frontiers is a great album

[@andyt1313]

Love to see your reaction to Guitar Man by Bread.

[@ChasingAnthems]

Send me a link so I react to the correct one! Thanks!

[@andyt1313]

@@ChasingAnthems 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaGym4Ssdql_fZY

[@masaniazura2131]

The bands were great back then because there was something happening socially to be passionate about. There's a lull right now. I see no passion in the social group who are our age when it occurred back then. Plus, there was a united front back then. The songs spanded and united the races and women were finding their visibility and passions. If the songs weren't protesting the war in Vietnam, they were taking our minds off of it.

[@ChasingAnthems]

Well stated

[@Linda-nr7bt]

❤😊

[@reallymysterious4520]

The only band I like better for rock ballads are the Scorpions - I would recommend Still Loving You

[@brianpercival1829]

I once saw 2 MTV V-Jays talking about who is equal to Led Zeppelin. The other said it was Journey. 4 platinum albums, sold out arena concerts and stadiums. One of the lagest money making bands of the 80s. Lead voclas probably better than Robert Plant. Neal Scon guitar on par with Jimmy Page. Steve Smiths epic drums as good as Bonham. Keyboards and guitar of Johnathan Cain as good as John Paul Jones. When you hear all of their songs, hard to choose a favorite all are amazing. Good reaction but that dumb face thumbnail has to go.

[@ThePoker45]

I’m not gonna say anything because I don’t need too it’s staring at you you see it!!!!

[@pegajense]

Please please check out Mother Father live in Houston

[@bella-xp7qd]

Johnathan Cain (keyboardist) wrote this song for his wife but unfortunately the marriage did not last.

[@gkirms]

You really need to check out Neal on the first 3 Journey albums. Killer guitar work from him and some of his best. Those 3 albums don't get the credit that they deserve because they were before Perry and all anyone wants to hear is Perry led Journey.

[@robertleininger5149]

Love journey with Perry you said you followed tribute bands how about voyage with Hugo he does best than anyone ever looks the part check them out

[@rogerwatson7514]

Personally, I thought they became a better band with Jonathan Cain at keyboards.

[@reallymysterious4520]

Surprisingly RUSH has an amazing ballad on their 2nd album - In the End - which I guarantee you'd like

[@sonnybarry]

Wow! Well done. You managed to say nothing. I'm "speaking musically" of course. I can't take this view back unfortunately, but you said "speaking musically". I'm a drummer and I have better command of language. I mean, speaking musically.

[@mlkuhnpdx]

You're missing a whole different side of Journey. This isn't the original band like you said. The original band was pre-Steve Perry and was more progressive rock. Their first three albums were with this lineup featuring Neal Schon and Gregg Rollie. You should take a listen to anything off their self-titled first album, like "Of a Lifetime" or the killer instrumental "Kohoutek". You're missing out.