first time hearing Journey - Separate Ways (Reaction!!)

[@jas137]

Back in the early 80s, the ARCADE was the place to be, and Journey had their own frigging video game! Nuff said.

[@HeavyTopspin]

With this song blasting from the machine at full volume every few minutes!

[@chrismartin6370]

Man, I forgot about that!! Right on.

[@mwfmtnman]

Man, I miss the arcade...😢😢

[@StephanieSoftich-i7u]

Absolutely!

[@warrenholmes3311]

But do keep in mind, that the Journey Stand-up console video game -- unlike the band -- SUCKED!!!

[@jonp828]

The lead singer, Steve Perry, was unreal ...their catalog is extensive

[@jaredroberts578]

Not sure if ya've told a lie, but that wasn't one of 'em.

[@kjsfl386]

Steve Perry IS unreal.

[@rickcain4736]

THE VOICE

[@renelpatat]

Named appropriately by John Bon Jovi, another of my favorites! Both men have such beautiful souls!!!

[@fleursoleil1222]

This great song deserves a better video! What happens when forced to put something together in a few days. Find a live concert version.

[@brettprice5600]

Steve Perry. His voice is one of the greatest of all time.

[@kellyferguson6100]

No auto tune for Steve ! One of the best voices and range.

[@renelpatat]

He despises auto tune and says today’s performers are lacking in skill. My daughter is a vocalist and she claims she couldn’t live without it. I disagree!

[@DAMAGE795]

The lyrics too, their songs are all well written. This one in particular is my favorite at the moment since I'm going through a break up

[@magdalenahernandez6840]

Steve Perry, is known as the voice. He has a several octave range. Steve Perry has a beautiful voice, so strong and pure. "Wheel in the Sky will have you astonished.

[@TheDivayenta]

Everything and anything by Journey with The Voice himself, Steve Perry, is incredible. He co-wrote all the songs too. Anything from the 81 Houston show is mind boggling. They usually don’t sound as synth-y as this particular song. Dont let the cheesy video here deter you from their genius catalog. 😊 Who’s Crying Now? live is a great start as well as Don’t Stop Believin’!

[@racing2cat]

And both of those live from that Houston show are a must! Also, "Mother, Father."

[@mattblatchley2061]

"The Voice" for real

[@carlamarlene2927]

80s videos were hella cheesy!!!

[@stevedouglas1654]

His voice is even better in concert live. Unbelievable ! 🔥

[@scromp]

> "There's a 100% chance this song is gonna be stuck in my head tomorrow." CORRECT

[@lisasalcedo8508]

Steve Perry is a great guy! He still lives in a small town about 20 miles away from me. You can still run into him at the local ice cream shop during the summer. Very down to earth and approachable 😊

[@anon6116]

Send him my love 😘

[@DarlaAnthony-i1c]

Wow, how lucky are you?!

[@tcoladonato]

No ass checks hanging out, no twerking, no vulgarity, just good talented music with a killer voice. Journey will live on forever!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

no just tight pants with his package showing .?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dylanprice5397]

This gotta be bit, no way this comment is serious

[@testodude]

no autotune, no Pro tools.

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

I love that you said “the voice “ because that is Steve Perry’s nickname. No auto tune, no vocal lessons. Pure talent! He is, in my opinion the greatest male vocalist of his generation and I have been a Journey fan since the early 80s. So happy you appreciate them.❤️

[@DAMAGE795]

I agree. He doesn't get the recognition he deserves. He is " the voice "

[@gary2kr1]

This is a band worthy of going down a rabbit hole. You're going to like all the journey songs that we suggest to you. And I can't wait for you to hear them live! Enjoy!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Steve Perry's voice sounded JUST as incredible and POWERFUL when he sang live. 👌

[@margolansat4098]

Steve Perry, had an Amazing voice back in the day.... Journey " The Escape Tour 1981" was the First Concert I had gone to. I was 15 yrs old..❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikegraves3497]

Dude seriously this is your first time hearing Journey ! One of the greatest bands of all time, another rabbit hole 🕳️

[@brehh1337]

This is also my first time listening to this! i was blasting some 90s rock on spotify and clicked the 'recommend songs like this' option and i found a few journey songs.. Needless to say i fell in love being a really melodic guy lol

[@timmikesell7]

Journey were the kings of the power ballad. You know “Don’t stop believing,” for sure!

[@RickeyWilkersonVoices]

Polo you should check out some of their 1981 Houston concert footage.You will be amazed at how great they sound live!

[@horseygirl645]

I completely agree!

[@kayemiller5837]

Listen to mother/father live. Truly awesome

[@wallyllama2926]

Pick any Journey song and it’s fire. Steve’s solo stuff, also fire.

[@marykay3489]

Mother, Father song of theirs is a must. It showcases Steve Perry's voice and Neil's guitar along with a great little piano solo. U won't be disappointed 🔥❤️

[@clintlandrum9498]

Yeah, "mother, father" isn't their best song, but it might be perry's finest singing performance.

[@RMLtiger]

Must react to the love version of every Journey song. His voice is best live!

[@melaniejordan1199]

EVERY Journey song showcases Steve Perry's voice. He was phenomenal.

[@bertinernie]

If you like break up songs... Should check out "Who's Cryin Now" or "Faithfully" by these guys

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Voice of the legend.

[@Lulabee2024]

When the "LIGHTS" go down in the city....epic anthem for me and SO many others. Their "Infinity" album is in my top 10 of ALL TIME.

[@Frostrazor]

That is Steve "The Voice" Perry. He and Freddie of Queen are usually considered the top 2 front vocalists in rock history. Steve grew up on a lot of motown, and fell in love with Sam Cooke - his mother would play it all the time, and Steve's singing style with his enunciations and dipthongs was heavily inspired by Cooke's singing. Here's some interesting tidbits: Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" is a widely recognized anthem song known throughout the world, and is one of the (still) most popular and most downloaded song of all time - played across the world in sporting venues everywhere - as popular as Queen's "We Will Rock You" or "We Are the Champions". (and I'll bet dimes to dollars you've heard it - the chorus for sure). Journey's "Faithfully" (which is my favorite by them) is heavily regarded as the greatest power ballad ever. When recorded, Prince praised the song and used similar chord progression for Purple Rain. Whether specifically inspired by Faithfully or just a big coincidence, Prince praised the song as being the sound he wanted for Purple Rain, and at one time hoped Journey would be flattered and not offended (try to sue), and called the band to make sure they were cool with it. Which Journey told him it was the single greatest compliment and flattery they ever got.

[@marcirussell6013]

Steve Perry is called The Voice for a reason!❤❤❤

[@marcieharreld286]

Great reaction!!! Steve Perry was also known as "The Voice"...for obvious reasons!!🎶🎼🎵🎹🎤🎧🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@MarkHornung-v1z]

Steve Perry was known as “The Voice.” He hits a note during the guitar solo of Wheel in the Sky that is absolutely insane! They have many songs I’m sure you have heard.

[@shellyjohnson9373]

Journeys whole catalogue is amazing. Their live stuff is a must. Also When you Love A Women is beautiful !

[@toddmcclellan979]

You couldn't listen to FM radio back in the 80's and not hear a Journey song within the hour. They ruled the airwaves back then.

[@joanlajara3939]

Journey is the best Steve Perry is the voice! No one like him!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jorgebrahim1565]

The best Malé voice ever no doubt about MR STEVE PERRY

[@kristyshortridge4968]

They call Steve Perry "The Voice" for a reason! Journey has an extensive collection of songs. Definitely should do a deep dive. His voice still gives me chills and I grew up in the 80s watching and listening to them.

[@cindycline2536]

Journey. 'Nough said! Listen to all their stuff you will be a Journey lover for life!

[@u.hinson6300]

Gotta check out their songs wheel in the sky, any way you want it and stone in love. Three of their best songs.

[@debrasolomon1709]

Steve Perry's voice is INSANE !! You need to see the live videos performances. Faithfully, just about All their songs. His voice has SUCH range and emotion. Amazing....

[@jeffreyhender5272]

The live version of “Mother, Father” from the Houston show is a vocal tour de force.

[@warrenpeterson6065]

I was 16 when Journey appeared on the scene in the early 70's and this is what I grew up listening to. Along with 3-Dog, Elton John, Rush, Neil Young, ... Oh the list goes on and on ... and so diverse ... !

[@trishdaniel6196]

OTHER HITS; WHO'S CRYING NOW, ANY WAY YOU WANT IT, OPEN ARMS, FAITHFULLY, AND SO MANY OTHERS!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS EVER!!!!!!

[@broodhunter21]

If you think people are singing along to this in their living room, your not wrong, but if you were REALLY right, it would be them singing along to another of their songs, "Don't Stop Believing" if you were born in the last 50 years, you know that song by heart. Still gets solid radio play today.

[@brendareum3771]

You can not go wrong with Journey or solo Steve Perry. Every song-I repeat every song- is stellar!! Mother Father is epic, a must listen!!

[@chrisck1482]

Mother Father 1981 live concert is amazing

[@lindasalaki9404]

Steve Perry's voice is Amazing. Love all the songs from Journey ☮️

[@thomasturner9188]

I was unpacking old boxes the other day, a stack of concert Tshirts and such, including Journey. The 80s, the most transitional decade of music.

[@K9WATCHER]

There will never be another Steve Perry! You hear it, you love it and you never forget it! Oh that voice!!

[@tylerdurden2460]

Steve Perry's voice was next level. If you like this song, you need to check out the live video of Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'. It will put you in an 80s time warp.

[@TheDivayenta]

It’s actually very bluesy and more 70-ish musically. ❤

[@MrKjelder1]

Ah, the '80's. The best times, my teenage years. So many great songs by this Group. Do listen to their all time hit, " Open Arms"

[@troybottorf5505]

Love, love, love Journey! Literally the sound track of my teenage years. Steve Perry’s voice and Neal Schon on lead guitar are truly amazing. Pick any song and you will be amazed. Thank you for reacting to Journey! I hope you will consider reacting to more Journey songs. If you do I would recommend “Mother,Father” the live 1981 Escape tour version. I promise you will not be disappointed.

[@roniboyd613]

Steve is The Voice! My faves - Open Arms; Faithfully; Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'; Who's Crying Now😊

[@aurelielagrange2173]

Add “Lights”. Yes, the voice! Band from San Francisco!

[@pudder68]

Steve Perry is all serious belting out the song and the band is in the background making a mockery out of it... gotta love it!

[@vixter28]

Saw them in 83 ! One of my favorite bands ever ! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@colleenc236]

Journey!!! So many great songs! What can I say,!

[@LeviAWilson]

Journey, great band, great musicianship. Being a musician, songwriter and vocalist myself, I have met the drummer (Steve Smith) before in person at a drum seminar and got to talk to him. Very nice guy.

[@prismagus8051]

No lie. Back in the 80s we just called Steve Perry "The Voice". Between this, "Faithfully", other Journay songs and his solo career, he was just incomparable and everyone knew it. No one could top him, he could belt it out like nobody else. This song was a change for the bands direction too, when they embraced 80s-ication. It worked though. By this point they'd been well known in rock for over a decade.

[@karinmudd4481]

Yes, more Journey please!

[@jamesmcclain5005]

Topaz

[@gerardoreyes602]

This band is Iconic and their music is still playing today. Great reaction boss and hope you "journey " deeper into their music.

[@pecsenye]

This is one of those songs that when it comes on at the grocery store, literally everyone in the store starts jamming out to it. Air guitar.

[@garyjohnson7133]

Steve Perry and Burton Cummings two of the best voices in rock!

[@roniboyd613]

Burton singing 'Stand Tall'!!! 😊

[@marshabailey1121]

And Burton is from my home province of Manitoba, Canada. Just a boy from Winnipeg...

[@AbsoluteApril]

Such an epic voice! Glad you gave Journey a chance!

[@rstokes9630]

He was called The Voice. Just as good live too. Super 70s and 80s band. My soundtrack.

[@joanlajara3939]

Please go down the rabbit hole of Journey the original band!!

[@Jude_196]

LOVED THEM, back in the day, and STILL DO! So MANY great songs that this band put-out!! GREAT rabbit hole!!

[@famijher]

The main reason why this song has gotten so many views is because it's the only Official Music Video that Journey ever made for MTV, back in the day. Anything else was concert footage, which is still great, because Journey was best known for Pure Arena Rock. They still are.

[@nancywyatt821]

Chain Reaction and After the Fall were also MTV music videos.

[@victorialw1]

The video for Chain Reaction was pretty cheesy too. It was made at the same time this video was. The video for After the Fall was really cheesy too. But I love cheese! 😂

[@douglasmaynor1420]

You must check out loving,touching, squeezing by them! You really cant miss with journey.

[@laurazook4775]

Journey!! Steve Perry’s voice…blows me away even after 40 years! Shhh. Don’t tell I’m that old. Saw them on their Escape tour in DC. Arguably their best album ever. I was totally singing along at the top of my voice…while my dog looked on like I had lost it!

[@loridanarandolph2648]

You should check out their 1980 live concert in Japan, Lights and Stay Awhile. Played together. Also 1978 Wheel in the Sky and Patiently. Faithfully, When You Love a Woman, Sweet & Simple. So many more

[@greggbell9837]

Steve Perry had a fantastic voice. Journey was so prominent in the 80's, and they always delivered live!

[@loidepolli6132]

This song and all Journey’s songs have been stuck in my head since the 80s

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Journey was the real deal back in the '80's keep digging down that rabbit hole!!

[@sarahdixon1943]

You have tons of hits to hear bybthem!! ❤❤❤ Some of the best music made ❤❤❤

[@Kerrawin69]

In 1981 I was 11 yrs old. I remember my youngest Aunt jamming this song in her car when she would pick me up to go hang out with her on weekends. She introduced me to Journey.. Light is my absolute Favorite song by them.. Awesome group! Great reaction. Glad you liked the song.

[@katydudeus9278]

Don't Stop Believen-Send Her My Love-Whos Crying Now-Faithfuly to name a few

[@ConnieHall63]

Journey was amazing! Their song, "Don't Stop Believing" is everywhere. Also great ballads like "Faithfully" and "Open Arms" Steve Perry is still recording.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

He's still doing great as a solo artist. I can't remember when he left Journey.

[@dvalentino1]

Hey Polo. So glad you enjoyed Separate Ways. Journey had so many killer tracks, but this was always one of my favorites. My wife and I recently saw a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and noticed that Steve Perry was sitting 2 boxes behind us. Dude looked like he could still jump up on stage and belt out the hits! ❤️🔥✌️

[@ClearlyBlissful]

Love Journey. Steve has one of the best voices in rock. Many great hits. He left the band awhile back. A few years ago he did a nice solo album.

[@katiemayo1518]

My favorite Journey song- and they have so many amazing songs!

[@shaunacohen7630]

This song and the entire Frontiers album was the soundtrack of my Junior and Senior year in high school. I saw them in concert in 1983. So fabulous!

[@gwydion56]

Journey was a great band, and Steve Perry had a voice that was just perfect for the genre. You will enjoy their live performances because they delivered 100% on stage.

[@mike650r]

Faithfully is one of their best songs.

[@mrstrypes]

"Separate Ways" was the first Journey song I ever heard. Opened up a whole new world to me. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@geraldyungling3334]

Journey was an absolutely amazing band and Steve Perry's voice is one of the greatest in all of rock. Too many great songs to list but check out Send Her My Love, Wheel In The Sky, Faithfully, Who's Crying Now. You'll get a lot of requests for Don't Stop Believing--Great song but the others listed are better IMHO.

[@Chrissy85308]

My first concert at 14 in 1983 was Journey. I loved Steve Perry's voice. He came out with an album a couple years ago that is really nice. My favorite Journey songs were Lights and Mother Father

[@timhossack6837]

You must have heard Journey's "Don't Stop Believing "...one of the biggest songs ever recorded 😂

[@poloreacts27]

Oh, I didn't know they that was their song. I guess I know one song

[@matthewwilliams8606]

Journey has so many big songs. My favorite song as a 44 year musician is called 'Sweet and Simple' It has a bluesy and soulful feel, and Steve really hits some high notes in the middle. Great reaction.

[@tessamohler3021]

These were the days! One of my favorite bands! Steve is 1 of a kind! Best voice ever! Listen to Journey every time I’m in the car. Don’t hurt to be Hot as well as a Great singer!!!!!!

[@testodude]

Steve Smith's air drums always make me smile

[@vandergrad]

OMG... this song was popular back when I was 20-something, lived in Chicago, and had a job where I did a lot of long-distance driving. Right from the first notes I can picture long stretches of open road where I would crank this up to full volume and sing at the top of my lungs. ((sigh)) Good times!

[@donnawr1972]

LOVE STEVE PERRY AND JOURNEY!!

[@jonp828]

Oh man ..one of best bands in this era

[@sandrabornhauser7057]

Omgosh seen them so many times live from their day 1 till just a few months ago. They still rock 😂❤

[@steverusso177]

"Send her my love " by Journey a favorite of mine.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

Forever kudos to Steve Perry's incredible talent. I can tell you from experience, this ain't easy. I did this song twice in karaoke contests, and fortunately was able to place both times. I had to be prepared for those long, high notes.

[@mindfulbynature3418]

CHILLS!!!! Every time!!!

[@robhansen6370]

They look so tight and are having a great time making the video. Who would have thought these guys would grow to really hate each other.

[@maryjohanna257]

Nobody in the world like Steve Perry ❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@emmahowells8334]

This is one of my all time fave journey songs. Steve Perry lead singer, in the song Sweet And simple you'll hear his extra power in his voice, all I can say is wow. Other great songs. Mother father, Lay it down, I'm crying, Walk like a lady, Login touchin squeezin, Dixie Highway. All songs I think you'll enjoy too. 😎👌

[@RedPen1966]

Every track on Journey's Greatest Hits is LEGEND - Don't Stop Believin', Wheel in the Sky, Who's Crying Now, Faithfully... They were 80s power ballad royalty. Right up with Boston and Blue Oyster Cult (OMG, find "Dont' Fear the Reaper').

[@stumon257]

Look up some Journey live, that's impressive singing.

[@kennyjones6369]

Dude, you’ll never understand how popular they were, they even had a video game 🎮 Just a amazing group