Journey - Lovin' You Is Easy (Live in Osaka 1980) HQ

[@helzapoppin9810]

what made this band so special back in the day was that Steve Perry didn't just sing lyrics, he used his voice as an entirely individual instrument. He always went far beyond being just a singer.

[@cden409]

Well said yah 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@dannymartinez9371]

You're right. No singer ever used his or her voice as an individual instrument. No singer ever sang the melody of a song. Steve Perry is the only person in the world who can sing. Damn, Steve Smith and Neal Schon really kick some ass here.

[@javajuls2u]

And his body movements, facial expressions, and interaction with the fans. Especially in the first run, the 5 or 6 years before they took a break.

[@javajuls2u]

Loving you is EASY!! THE VOICE Forever. Hey, maybe we could talk him into being a coach on The Voice. Then we could watch him for an entire season interacting with everybody now that would be cool period of course then everybody would choose him to be on his team so nobody would want to be on anybody else's team. 😂

[@Roy-xz3dd]

Well said nobody can sing like Steve

[@shock2250]

Best voice by far he also had the best hair back in the day

[@celiekrown1718]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@1sandinista]

You sound like a High School Yearbook. Also the most likely to succeed ?

[@deborahlawrence1955]

He was yummy.

[@AmbraBella1982]

And a Really Nice "Package"😋😋 In them Pants! I'm Portuguese, and Steve Perry has Long been a Portuguese American HERO!❤️

[@kimsworld2023]

His hair was gorgeous

[@GTP72016]

The Voice! Sorry, but there will still never be another, Steve Perry!

[@juliebridge7590]

GTP72016 So very TRUE!!! There's no one like him!!

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

I totally agree.

[@spiratustreviso9885]

No one can touch him in his prime.

[@southfromtexas2527]

There won't be another Steve Perry we still have the original

[@southfromtexas2527]

No there won't be another Steve Perry but there is still a Steve Perry

[@dianeouellette3817]

Yes, Steve had the best voice, best face, best hair!!!!!!!!! ❤

[@kimjohnson8471]

Yes, yes, & YES!❤😂

[@mariopohl317]

Up to now for me the 1980 Osaka show is the finest moment in JOURNEY's career. A nearly perfect mix of prog heritage and catchy, very, very well crafted songs, supplied with pure passion and first-rate musicianship.

[@mckinziechapman1622]

LOVIN' STEVE PERRY IS EASY! You just fall in love with him right off the bat!

[@willemvanderwerff4569]

What perry does live can never be topped

[@weninjason]

That Voice... ya... Steve Perry is on another level..... But what about that shreddin' from Neal Schon... This is 1980!! ffs.... HOLY $hit! The background vocals on par.... PERFECT.. This may be the best band lineup in history.

[@robbijohnson6983]

I concur 💯 and 10 percent 🤘👍

[@dannymartinez9371]

Finally someone mentions a journey member other than Steve Perry.

[@steeliejan7929]

@@dannymartinez9371 thats because loving Steve Perry is easy. He is so so so easy on the eyes. His voice made Journey, of course people are going to talk about him.

[@dannymartinez9371]

@@steeliejan7929 My favorite Journey album is still Look into the Future, no matter what anyone says. (Two albums before Perry arrived).

[@tammyf.7864]

I agree with EVERYTHING you said. (And Steve's HAIR is LIFE!!!)

[@mckinziechapman1622]

LONG LIVE STEVE PERRY! HIS THE KING OF LEAD ROCK N' ROLL VOCALISTS!

[@viviennes2775]

McKinzie Chapman HES BACK !!! No ERASIN

[@Roy-xz3dd]

The best Steve will never be replaced

[@musshwins412]

this was the best Journey line up. IMHO.

[@bonanzajellybean3181]

also my favorite lineup

[@misfit5775]

Ditto.

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

Definitely.

[@cbotten106]

Having two singers really is a good thing for bands, tbo.

[@michelledavis6901]

It doesn’t get any better than this ❤

[@debbiepittman3577]

There will never be another Steve Perry. God broke the mold when he made him.! He just so totally rocks.!!

[@АлександраРоманова-у7п]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lisamoyers298]

Everything's he sings is golden!!!

[@mariliasacramento369]

Loving you is easy is one of my favorite Journey songs, but this live version is magic, fantastic. For me, Journey always sounds better live (the "real" Journey). Steve Smith gives his soul in the drums, Schon...I'm speechless... and Steve, my God, he was possessed by the gods of rock'n'roll. Oh! By the way, he's hot!

[@NoName-jw7hy]

Listening to studio recordings of Journey is like drinking flat soda. I always wondered how women contained themselves around Steve... he is so gorgeous, his hair, his teeth, that glorious skin, that tight rear... oh my!!!!

[@mariliasacramento369]

paola P I agree. And when he sings "so"...Lord have mercy!

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

@ paola p, I know right. :)

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

SP... one sexy motherf*kr!! That voice... knocks me the f*#k out!😱

[@doyleperkins7663]

marilia sacramento Perry ie definitely a PASSIONATE PERSON...

[@MrRadar1967]

Even live their Harmonies are spot on... I get goose bumps when they do the Harmonies and Im a damn drummer..... Evolution, Departure and Escape you will not find a better band line up to witness or hear live... I saw them during Departure and Escape... Flawless....

[@gregorygarcia6558]

Departure & Raised On Radio were my favorite Journey concerts......

[@zachsmith3]

Gregg was a fundamental part of the harmony I think... it's chilling hearing him in the background!

[@rlbrett]

Look up Greg Rolie's album/band, The Storm; Steve Smith played all the songs on it.

[@siakotic]

Evolution was the best album Literally al the songs in it were good

[@WRML778]

I saw the Infinity, Evolution, Departure, Escape, Frontiers, and Raised on Radio tours in Seattle! When Steve Augeri joined the band I saw him twice, once with Jeff Scott Soto, and four tours with Arnel Pineda so far.. Yes I'm a huge Journey fan! ❤

[@catangel70]

Sweet jesu - how did the stage not catch fire with this performance - the whole band firing on all cylinders and Steve's other worldly voice - one of my favorite's!

[@lornat6331]

That voice! Dang! Steve's the best to ever do it. Simple as that.

[@davidsamueld2015]

Perry was hands down the best voice ever.

[@merrypeary]

They were high energy...they were awesome!!!

[@globalsolidarity]

Oh hell yes Steve Perry. You're my everything.

[@bonniemcfarland2448]

There will never be another journey lineup like this❤

[@sebbyann]

Lovin' you is easy Stevie, you're one in a million.

[@mst9676]

Come on NOW!! hey... his voice won't be the same forever..he's aged.we should embrace the maturing of that lovely voice and welcome the new sound..we know he's full of love ❤❤

[@amylacher5636]

And his new voice is rich and soulful. He sounds just like Otis Redding. (his words)

[@edbigtruck]

Journey has such an Incredible catalogue of songs beside the 5 radio friendly songs that are always played.

[@TheGuardOfMagog]

The mix of Steve Perry and Greg Rollie's voices, this was the GREATEST iteration of Journey EVER!

[@katiaunarynder9477]

I love Steve Perry's voice, can't get enough of it, he is unique. I listen to a wide variety of music but Journey with Steve Perry is one I will forever come back too!!! He is awesome!!

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

Utter perfection Steve Smiths drumming is just amazing Schon at his best and the voice doesn't get much better than that!

[@mickcooper8247]

The greatest AOR band ever. Perry and Schon , both the greatest respectively. Steve Smith, greatest Jazz and all round rock drummer ever. Ross Valory, such a talent. Johnathan Cain, composer along with Perry and Schon that at least equals that of McCartney and Lennon, Plant and Page. And must mention original and cofounder of the band Gregg Rolie, a true legend. Journey was in their heydays and without doubt the most talented and sound band in rocks history. Just look at the string of Platinum and multi platinum albums they released during those magical years. Yes! They wrote for the masses. Songs that all of us could relate too. They write such classic mood songs that truly made anyone able to relate and feel what they needed to feel from a listen. Pick you up. Help you cry. No human emotion left untouched. Not inventive enough some said. Too commercial the critics cried. Nuts to the haters, then and now. A band that touched the very inner darkest reaches of peoples souls like no band before or since. The world owes them a huge thank you. Journey On Forever. Don't Ever Stop Believin' !!!!!

[@randyhill4549]

Steve Smith is just freakin' destroying those double bass drums! Hahaha!

[@robr6787]

American rock at its finest...we were blessed to have these talented musicians. ...

[@corinnetriche7233]

This version IS stunning . No words to describe Steve Perry performs this Amazing song . My favorite here he is incredible here!!!😎😎👍👍👍❤❤

[@Harbaksh1234]

That voice...oh man :-)

[@jamiehale2136]

This Band reaches Rock N Roll perfection Incredible Rock 🎸 Band ❤️❤️❤️

[@jaeden2806]

Me and my ex used to sing this to each other when we were 16, was obsessed with Journey and turned her onto them at the time. Barely listened to anything but them for a few years around 2016/2017. Good times.

[@leggomyeigonosensei]

Perry, Schon, Rolie, Valory, Smith...the greatest Journey line-up.

[@johnnybicksatsixrichards505]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@sting64az]

That is the Journey I grow up listening to in the early days with Gregg Rolle on keyboards.

[@quarteracreadventures855]

This is my favorite Journey lineup- missed Gregg Rolie after this.

[@gfexc]

he told you that?

[@amylacher5636]

I agree. If you watch the clips from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you will see Rollie roll his eyes at the applause for Perry. This was before they took the stage for the acceptance speeches. During Steve's speech, he acknowledged every member on stage and Rollie didn't seem to want to applaud anything Steve said,. I was disappointed to see this public reaction from Gregg Rollie.

[@angelicamartinezr.8965]

@@amylacher5636 who's Rollie anyway? He's a good musician. But who really matters in the band is Perry, Schon and Smith. Even Cain, he was a more prolific composer than Rollie.

[@jamesrudd8705]

@benzman500sl You are a fucking moron!

[@beavis4play]

this song is so underrated. it's a great live tune .

[@kimmartin7921]

I love Steve Perry! Best vocalist ever.

[@pearldrummer7217]

Can’t replace Steve Smith and those thunderous Sonor drums.

[@tracyg8772]

Steve Perry is a pure joy to watch as a performer. Perfect connection with the audience as he delivers amazing vocal performances!

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

Man... this song ROCKS!!! Can’t get enough!!! Classic rock stations should play this on air!!!! Amazing!!!✌🏽

[@patsyviars6995]

Can it get better than this? Steve rocks the world!

[@spiratustreviso9885]

Amazing performance and everything that is missing in today's music! They were killing it in 1980 in a way that no one does today in 2019. Talk about having the chill factor...

[@unifiedinspirationpreventi6813]

I’ll tell you little story. I’m from Utah When I first heard infinity I was like 14 no I already was in bands as a bass player singer, guitar player. So I knew quite a bit about music at a young age, I honestly do not believe that he could sing like that live I thought his voice is studio manufactured. Our guitar players mom worked at the salt Palace in Salt Lake City. And got us backstage passes to the evolution concert. I was like 15 or 16. Anyways. Next thing I know we’re hanging backstage I remember being a table full of food tons of it. Then all of a sudden we heard from another room voice that I will never forget we looked at each other like is that for real, we walked down the Corredor turn the corner and Steve Perry was sitting on a stool strumming a bass guitar. With a cuppa tea with the teabag in it. Warming up. I had never heard nothing like that and have never heard nothing like that to this day. Steve Perry was my favorite singer from then on. Fast forward 1986/87 My wife work for the Smith’s Tex. And got us front row tickets to raised on radio I got my little sister A ticket. If you weeks later van Halen announced they were coming in concert. My sister came up to me and said do you care if I sell my journey to get Van Halen/Hagar. Tickets. I said yeah mind I want you to see this. Reluctantly she really didn’t want to go. Steve Perry crawling on his hands and knees over to my sister and was saying into her. After the concert all she could say was oh my God oh my God. I am so glad I did not sell my ticket to this Thursday. Her very favorite singer she just brought me his new traces CD. I’m not gonna lie it brought tears to my eyes and her’s. STEVE was really cool when he met us. A really awesome guy. The concert was freaking amazing. Sorry about your loss. But Loss brought you back. Everything happens for a reason. The latest one I was shown as pretty as the everything happens for a reason. That’s my little journey story. And there’s no other guitar player so on point. Even though I was pissed at him when they dumped on Steve Perry when he had hip replacement surgery. But whatever. They still left us with unbelievable timeless music.

[@rsgirrl]

Steve said this one of His faves that hardly saw the light of day ❤️

[@lovergirl1960]

I love this song , one of my top 5 along with mother father that didn’t get any air time but we love them all

[@shawncat65]

Perry and Gregg Rollie = MAGIC!

[@SONORSQ2guy]

This is live no overdubs.

[@rlbrett]

No net, just real music, no tracks or auto-tune; no need when you play and sing at this level. Journey and Steve will never be witnessed live again; no more Rush now that Neil is gone. The best of rock music, I'm afraid, is behind us. Alas.

[@steveray8124]

I was the lead vocalist In a band starting at 15 my guitar players mom was in charge of the events at the salt Palace in Salt Lake City Utah. To be honest I thought Steve Perry’s voice was studio manufactured I thought there was no way he could pull off that kind of Octave changes, with that kind of range. Anyways we got backstage passes. I remember there was a big table of food sitting out. All of a sudden I heard a bass strumming, And I heard that voice we followed it down a hallway there he was sitting on a barstool with a white cup and saucer with a teabag hanging out of it warming up. I stood there with my mouth wide open I was totally blown away from that moment on he was by far my very favorite singer. So unbelievably gifted. Every bit of his vocal capability is from his passion you can see it through his eyes in every song he sings. He’s funny. And if you knew him he’s a total genius. He really can do anything. Neil schon Is so underrated as a guitar player. I think he’s one of the greatest.

[@tammyf.7864]

So, you saw him warming up backstage???!!! (Faints.) Was he doing traditional vocal warm-ups, or was he singing a song? Jonathan Cain once said in an interview that he heard Steve's voice, he thought "there's no way he can do that live in concert." But then he was amazed at what Steve can do vocally. Jonathan said that Steve did the vocals for their song "Mother, Father" from the "Escape" album in the studio IN ONE TAKE!!! GOLDEN VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mckinziechapman1622]

Journey brings a lot of energy to the crowd while they're playing this song.

[@svenfigueroa312]

ALL of the vocals here are impressive! Steve was intense, in his prime(that historic houston concert 1981 is top10 ever performance by any rock band ever) and one of the great things that always journey had was their backing vocals!

[@normpeters2341]

What a performance what a band I think they’re completely underrated When Greg was in the band it was magic

[@brainscott8198]

Drums are crazy go nuts on this joint...Mr Steve Smith...riding that crown ...and Neil's outro is killer as usual.

[@tricia1114]

Lovin you Steve Perry is so easy!😙😙😙

[@mckinziechapman1622]

I love you Steve Perry! His the very best in the business!

[@kellyann3531]

F&($ me! What a song! I haven't heard it in so long. It's one of my favorite Journey tunes. Oh, the guitar, the vocals, the drums, the keyboards, the bass - all of it! And to see it live - just WOW. I'll be playing this repetitively for a while now......!

[@dannyboyce5003]

Now this is Journey!!

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

Neil is shredding it up!!! Steve of course has a voice 2nd to none!!! Why can’t they play this at todays Journey concerts? I can only wish...

[@fireice2999]

mojotrex Zoller because Steve Perry isn’t with the band anymore.

[@esrb]

Smith & Schon !!! Oh My God !!!

[@mooseknuckle9657]

1:25 Singer's trick. When there is a key change,sing low until you clearly hear the key. Every great live singer does it. Perry rules !!!!!

[@nzarinaali9801]

Steve perry not only have an amazing singing voice, he is so damn sexy and handsome too. Lovely eyes, hair and torso! 😜😍😘

[@purplepunch683]

HAWT, Steve is on fire!

[@lukeman42]

Ive seen journey at least 23 times in my life ....favorite group miss Perry and the boys ... These videos in Japan rock vintage at its best would love to see this produced on cd HD of course .....thanks again man you rock :)

[@dellchica2373]

Darren Lucas what!! Im jealous😑😑

[@angelahood5176]

23 times???? Wow! Did you get to meet them? So jealous

[@dellchica2373]

Angela Hood me too!! Damn

[@donnaburck4323]

Wow! I only had the opportunity three times! I live on the East Coast, and back in those days, they didn't travel over to Md./Washington, D.C. that often, so when they did, I jumped on it! If Steve ever decides to tour with, "Traces", I do hope he comes to the East Coast. But, I'm not holding my breath. I would love to see him one last time before I meet my Maker, though! I'm almost 60, and I have Spina Bifida. By only the grace of God is the reason I'm still here...and my bucket list short. To see him once more is at the top of the list!

[@lisajones224]

I love the videos from this concert-they were so awesome!

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

This song is like a drug... got me addicted! Can’t get enough...😍

[@mmb1572]

omg, what a voice... and a cutie

[@BunnyTowne]

Steve Perry always has beautiful hair.It shines so nice.Also different hair cuts.Hes so awesome.No one else like him in the world.

[@robbijohnson6983]

Steve Perry is the absolute G O A T ! And Neal Shone is an absolute - BEAST !!!!!

[@corazonyee7717]

Steve owns this song d replacements can't imitate this all 4 just can't💔

[@viviennes2775]

WHOOHAAAHHHH NEVER CAN BE BE DUPLICATED STEVIE THE ULTIMATE VOICE NEIL N ALLLLLLL Pull up your pants and suck it up and get it going

[@DERMO74]

There's sum magic there with perry Perry n schon ....rolie too

[@rebeccagriggs3262]

He can make my motor run any day, any time!!!

[@nicolecutri1590]

Love love you Steve Perry forever 66 96 even in the hundreds forever Steve you are the best of the best😘

[@bonanzajellybean3181]

its a natural thing to be hopelessly in love with steve

[@ricaard]

WAAAAY BETTER than the two songs they only and always play on the radio!!

[@rebeccagriggs3262]

GREEN has always been my favorite color, he wears it well lol

[@angelicamartinezr.8965]

This is marvelous! Perry+Schon+Smith 😍😍😍

[@melissawesco1354]

Such an Absolute Angel Baby!!😘

[@DERMO74]

The more i listen to tis era of journey t more i realise how it was magical. Perry/schon/ rolie /valoury/ smith on fire here.....watch schons guitar n how perry interacts with him

[@nancybrewer5778]

Steve Perry’s voice live in concert was incredible! As close to perfection as you could get! No auto tune or computers here.

[@rlbrett]

This band was absolutely electrifying! I saw them, this lineup of monster players with Steve Perry!

[@thundersmypup]

My God that side camera view is delicious!!!!!!!!!!

[@margotling5130]

I saw Steve Perry at a local record store in Victoria BC I did not know who he was? I left the store and a couple of years later I saw him sing the Oh Sherrie Song on television.

[@mjharka]

This really is an awesome performance ,I seen them at Winterland (San Francisco) in 1976.Just thinking about that show gives me goose bumps ! ,bad ass show.

[@santiago77920]

It's like even though they are playing as one, Steve & Neal are soloing. Amazing! At 3:41Steve's playing this groove that is so in the pocket, It's jaw dropping.

[@1besieged]

Guitarist is excellent band is excellent and Steve Perry is out of this world excellent!

[@maryradloff1881]

This is the 1st time I've heard this song, and Steve does NOT disappoint- -I love it!

[@corinnetriche7233]

Steve rules👍👍👍💙💙

[@drfrankennug9323]

UNTOUCHABLE IN HIS PRIME..!!! And this is it...What a writer ...what a set of pipes on him...Neal & Steve on of the greatest songwriting teams EVER !!!

[@shockadelica8661]

1 Of my favorite Journey songs!

[@paulcasas1240]

Man Arnel has stepped it up! ....oh wait minute . Its the voice! Haha

[@ediecarter1518]

Loving Steve in those green pants is easy 👌

[@rcdolphin714]

Loved this line up. Jonathon Cain is a tremendous song writer, but I just love this line up.

[@lanekennington6582]

In my opinion Steve Smith and Neil Schon are probably the best Rock and fusion Duos out there !!! They can take a riff and take it to another level and seem to never run out of ideas !!! I wish they would make a new Journey album of old songs but make them instrumentals !!!! with stretched out solos like this video !!! May not sell a million copies but I'd buy one !!!!

[@viviennes2775]

THE VOICE OF ALLL TIME !!!!!!

[@JRNYNEXT]

Thanks to Everlord for posting this with clean audio. The set list is awesome. Perry was at his best backed by Rolie. Seeing Of a Lifetime done so well and the audience and Steve Smith getting off on the first album is amazing. I met and spoke at length with Greg Rollie recently. Its a shame he won't do this type of material with the GRB. They were ahead of the curve of Rush and Kansas with these hard driving melodic ballads. Everlord: This is the best overall Journey performance ever.

[@corinnetriche7233]

Too easy for you Stephen!!! 😄😄😄😘

[@edise7272]

These "Live in Osaka" are great quality videos both in video capture and musical sound is amazing. There aren't many videos from early 80's done so well.

[@juliebridge7590]

I'm a huge Journey fan and I have obviously overlooked this awesome song, I must have been living under a rock LOL. Thanks for posting, great song. I must admit I'm really liking the Journey tunes prior to Cain joining, a year ago I never would have said that!

[@juliebridge7590]

Wouldn't that be Awesome if they could get Steve Perry and Gregg Rollie for a reunion tour. Wow, that would be epic!!!

[@juliebridge7590]

His voice is somewhat different from what it use to be, but he can still sing!!! Years of touring with Journey with very little down time will do that to a voice.

[@mattman237]

I prefer the Perry/Rolie years myself. I love how their voices played off each other.

[@misfit8819]

Perry/Rolie FTW!

[@alexisrae1226]

This is my hands-down favorite Journey song!

[@georgiagirlSB]

Love the harmonies, Steve Smith's drums working hard.

[@erincoley3226]

Awesomeness

[@tmklunk]

guitar monster