FIRST TIME seeing Journey LIVE! Don't Stop Believin' (Live 1981: Escape Tour)

[@Vana1970]

Because back in the 70's and 80's you made it on talent not on computerisation

[@rdhed6]

No computerized autotune, just unadulterated talent!

[@wadefryer7899]

No in ear monitoring, no backing tracks. 100 live. How music should be

[@dacrd]

Yep

[@kevinflynn4519]

wadefryer7899 what is your problem with in ear monitors?? You have something against hearing yourself?? Wow.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Yep when an artist was an artist not machines being artists.

[@wadefryer7899]

@@kevinflynn4519 yes I hate them. Lose the feel of the crowd.Back then you had to rely on wedges. Took a much better singer to stay on key.

[@lisawest7002]

They don’t call him the voice for nothing ❤

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Omg….so true! Steve Perry is easily in my top 10 best male rock vocalists of all time!

[@barnowl.]

Australia's John Farnham is also called, 'The Voice' for very good reason. too.

[@lisawest7002]

@@barnowl. I wasn’t aware of this, thanks for the info.

[@barnowl.]

@@lisawest7002 John Farnham is brilliant- a vocal genius. Always see and hear him LIVE. His concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and his band and back-up singers are amazing. He sings in over 20 genres/styles. His career spans 60 years and he's had many top hits and albums. John is a consummate showman and is sooo charismatic and the nicest person. Aussies love him. There are a number of reactions on YT to him. Enjoy !

[@Marvin4521]

That could be used for: Brad, Steve, Freddie and Meatloaf

[@bonnie3962]

That's why when a reporter asked Freddie Mercury how does it feel to be the best singer in the world, his reply was, ask Steve Perry.

[@DennisKing7979]

Oh wow.. that's great praise

[@TheBarkinFrog]

Yeah I doubt that. That doesn't even sound like something Freddie would say. He was much more effusive in his praise. Freddie's favorite singer of all time was Aretha Franklin, saying about her “She must have one of the best voices ever and she sings like a dream. I wish I could sing half as well as she does. It’s so natural and she puts her whole emotion into it. Each word she sings is so full of meaning and expression. I could listen to it forever. I can still see Aretha as part of my world. ‘Natural Woman’ is one of my all-time favourites. She’s got so many singles and tracks that I like. I love the Amazing Grace album. It’s a kind of gospel album, which I play from time to time and get loads of inspiration from. I’d love Aretha to sing ‘Somebody To Love’, actually.” He would never have just said "Ask Steve Perry." Quite honestly that sounds like a rehash of something similar supposedly said by Jimi Hendrix when he was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world. He supposedly replied “I don't know, you'll have to ask Rory Gallagher." Other versions of the story has him saying Terry Kath, and Billy Gibbons. The truth is, there's no evidence it ever happened at all, just like Freddie probably never made the same comment about Steve Perry or anyone else.

[@tracysmith6125]

High praise indeed!

[@maxinewallace6213]

Freddie was and always will be the best in his vocal range . Journey and Queen had different styles. Two great band's. Two great vocalist.

[@Volpe3121]

Not true and they use this construct for a number of artists. It’s ridiculous.

[@valerierowlett153]

It is easy to understand why all us old people are hard to impress when it comes to music. We had great music, no auto tune, no big productions, just great music. It was great and still is.

[@WiXXolo]

Truth. Period.

[@marshabailey1121]

Steve Perry was vocally perfect every time. Truly the GOAT.

[@carybrown3192]

I beg to differ, I think Chris Cornell is the GOAT of rock& roll vocalists!

[@blairhunt1424]

No, no, no​@@carybrown3192

[@ibrstellar1080]

@@carybrown3192 Chris Cornell was amazing but not on Perry's vocal range or power and I was a massive Audio slave fan.

[@bcostello]

Yes live vocals, when artists were actually artists and had talent.

[@Babettenow]

I can't even watch all this, not interesting enough even though I do like Journey. You want some excellent music, singing and entertainment, watch Lord Huron live doing Secret of Life.

[@CelticSpiritsCoven]

@@Babettenow I don't even know who "Lord Huron" is. Never even heard the name.

[@sharkey9]

@@CelticSpiritsCoven You're not missing anything. Boring as hell.

[@GIGI_6-23]

COMPLETELY AGREE.......IT WAS GREAT GROWING UP IN THE 70'S AND 80'S.......NO BETTER MUSIC HANDS DOWN!!!

[@daganbanks]

Freddie Mercury, Journey, Elton John all amazing

[@danaberman6929]

Dude,,,you have the look of a person actually at the concert. PURE talent... Real Singing. Journey was amazing...

[@lightfighterfilms]

His singing is effortless. I'd argue that he sounds better live better than the original recording. Perry is truly one of the best of all time.

[@ruthlafler5622]

I think he's one of those people who performs better when he's feeding off the energy of an audience. That just can't be replicated in a studio.

[@Razor59]

This was my music back in the seventies. No auto tune, no electronic gadgets, no dubbing just God given and hard working talent. Back when music was music.

[@ronnie5472]

Yes, he sounds that good. That's why his nickname is "The Voice" 👍

[@JenniferSmith-pi7dn]

Steve Perry's nickname is The Voice, and for good reason.

[@barnowl.]

Australia's John Farnham is known as 'The Voice' for good reason, too !

[@greed2107]

Thought it was Rodgers from Bad Company

[@mumbles215]

Francis Albert Sinatra was “the voice”

[@stevehaas9515]

The greatest vocalist of my generation. Absolutely flawless.

[@Chronicmom68]

That's why Steve Perry is called "The Voice". He's a once in a lifetime voice. Greatest band ever.

[@JazzyBabe56]

Steve always said that they were a live band - that this is where Journey came alive and did their best work....and he wasn't lying...

[@lt.spears1889]

Steve Perry is considered by most artists to be one of the best singers of all time.

[@karensamuel1139]

He's definitely one of 'the best singers' 😊

[@Jillightful1]

There was no such thing as stretch denim back then. Commitment. God I love Journey so much. Incredible.

[@unicornL]

This is the comment that needs to be seen lol

[@wendybond2848]

Yes, there was stretch denim. I was 20 years old.

[@lilamuzik3385]

Do you know how lucky my generation was to see arena rock in its all greatness!? God, what a time to be alive!!!!!

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

Yes! We were so lucky to be in that era!!

[@DinDooIt]

60's kids lived through the best American years, 60's-80's!! I wouldn't trade it for more time today, I'm done with this twisted world that's for sure!!

[@brunett93]

i envy you so much.

[@MommaOsoIrish67]

And let's not forget all the amazing outdoor 2-3 day events like Day on the Green and Mountain Air out in Central California!!

[@wildyard5290]

or a real band in your friend's basement...

[@LindaRaines-co1nh]

I'm 72 and I can tell you Steve Perry still sounds this great.

[@craiger59]

I WAS at this show. They were UNBELIEVABLE! The place was electric!

[@lauraopper2571]

It's even more amazing when you consider that he sang like this throughout the concert, night after night, while on tour.

[@testodude]

great point. He might be an hour into the show at this point.

[@stila1123]

@@testodudeI believe you’re right.

[@mumbles215]

It pays to have good technique

[@JourneyStevePerryfan1]

Steve Perry IMHO is the greatest singer of all time! No autotune, no ear piece, no vocal training at all . Just raw God given talent! ❤❤❤ you MUST watch Mother Father from the same show!! His vocals are amazing in that also! Anything from the live in Houston is amazing! Steve Perry is 75 now although he is no longer with Journey , he still has an amazing voice.

[@wildyard5290]

but Robert Plant...

[@hippielady123]

I agree

[@cheryltyler8238]

The Netflix doco about "we are the world" a lot of the other artist were all talking about how great he was

[@dianalwendler6860]

Mother Father literally gives me chills ! The emotion, the vocals, the RANGE that Steve Perry hits in that song is WOW, WOW and Wow. 🤯

[@susanfiore5830]

They say that Karen Carpenter is actually BETTER live than she was on the records!!!

[@ajiscool615]

Steve Perry is one of the best voices of all time! I was privileged to see them live at Starwood Amphitheater/Nashville in the 80’s. Epic time to be a teenager!!! I promise. Banging music and virtually no fighting. Folks just there, hugging and belting along with every word!!!❤🎶

[@CJ-xl1ox]

💯

[@Incomudro1963]

Yeah, I caught the Journey Raised on Radio tour. I've never seen a better behaved crowd in my life. Just GOOD people.

[@jamesmaize6830]

I saw him at Cal Jam 2 at the Ontario motor speedway

[@jamesmaize6830]

Sw Rush in San Diego... they were awesome

[@Autumn8564]

Saw them on their Escape Tour 1981 in Frankfurt, Germany.

[@RebeccaMidyette]

One of the benefits of being older is that we got to see all these great bands live!

[@MrsColumbo823]

It’s called Talent. Unmatched. ❤

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

Keyboardist Johnathan Cain said in an interview that it didn't matter if Steve Perry was in studio, practicing, or live in concert... Steve always sounded that good every time. There's a good reason why JBJ coined the moniker "The Voice" describing Steve Perry. Perry said he first wanted to sing after hearing Sam Cook sing. You can definitely hear some of that influence in Steve's vocal style. My Mom and my older teenage brother saw Journey in concert around this time, and my Mom never forgot the experience. Even when dementia was robbing her of memory, she still remembered Journey & going to see them. (She also went with him to AC/DC & a few other concerts). Unfortunately, I was too young at the time & never got to see them perform before Steve left them for a normal life. Later on, it was for financial reasons that I didn't get to go. One of my biggest regrets is not seeing them. This live performance is the closest I'll ever come to that. No disrespect intended to current frontman, Arnel Pineda, who's a huge Perry fan & does a great job, but it wouldn't be the same w/o Steve.

[@tnewland4571]

Saw them at 20. 3 weeks after I had my baby girl at key area in Seattle. The acoustics were phenomenal. I was in love with their music from my first vinyl. Sounds that can ever be recreated. I have been to about 50 concerts since then. But they shined the brightest 👏👏👏

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

Arnel is at best a karaoke singer. He can not hold a candle to the Steve Perry

[@kallsop2]

It's not just that Steve Perry sounds that good live, it's that Journey sounds that good live. Styx, Foreigner, Kansas, Blue Oyster Cult were all great live.

[@cindyknudson2715]

Yes, the ENTIRE band. They sounded this fabulous TOGETHER.

[@kallsop2]

@@cindyknudson2715 I think that's part of what gets lost on music of the 60's to the 80's is that people get lost in the vocalist and don't really recognize that the whole group worked on the music. Some of music today has really a good vocalist, but it seems the band is just plug and play musicians.

[@anitawright7169]

This is pure, unadulterated, raw talent! No auto tune. Steve Perry has the most beautiful voice! Love your reaction! ♥❤‍🔥

[@evacombs9979]

I'm a 63 yr old white woman who loves to watch your reactions! I got married in 1981. My best friend bought us Journey ticket in Lexington, KY for my wedding present. They total cost of both tickets was $29.50! Those were the days!

[@GranolaBear13]

Those WERE the days, Eva! God Bless!

[@laurabailey1054]

I miss the days of tickets being that price!

[@evalehde3869]

I’ll be 63 in November and I do too. I got married in 84. 40th coming up in December! And my name is also Eva. lol

[@terryperry4160]

To be there again!😮

[@wallyllama2926]

He doesn’t just sound that good live, he sounds better live. He’s a goddam unicorn.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

A unicorn with freaking fabulous hair!

[@LicensedBajaRealtor]

@@kelleewolfe2834 my husband is still jealous of his hair today!!

[@melissacaddell2604]

He sounds better live to me than on a record. He is fantastic. What a voice. He can wear whatever he wants. Lol.

[@suzanneprock7286]

There was no autotune in the 70's, artists had to actually have talent to make it unlike today with autotune, if you couldn't sing in the 70's, you didn't make it so there were no "just studio singers" in the 70's, most bands went on concert tours to make their money. Yes, they actually sound the same as the recordings and knew how to play their instruments. Most groups in the 70's knew how to sing not just in the studio, they all went on tours. I've been to so many concerts to know.

[@codexdelux]

Not many dare to do that anymore, so shoutout to Adele, who actually does :)

[@DinDooIt]

1677 concerts under my belt, from 81' to 2015 was my last concert and it was Van Halen, and I have every stub to prove it.

[@codexdelux]

​@@DinDooIt I'm all for going to concert so artists get their money, but what a weird flex dude. What compelled you to brag about that?

[@DinDooIt]

@@codexdelux Wasn't trying to flex, just saying I've been to a lot of concerts and I was agreeing with the op that a lot of the older bands sounded the same on stage as their albums, that's all, maybe I could have worded it better.

[@codexdelux]

@@DinDooIt I may have interpreted it oddly as well :) Have good weekend :)

[@tanaelkins8002]

My generation was so used to hearing fantastic live music! Every concert was an experience to be remembered!

[@marycravens6169]

Sweetheart I'm a granny now, and your reactions to one of my favorite bands EVER is such a treat. When a "newcomer" gets to see what I've felt for decades is so much fun. Thank you for giving me a wonderful start to my day. ❤

[@dcbs8691]

Fifty years later and Journey is still my number one favorite group. Steve Perry is in a league of his own.

[@tsiyaama4244]

The sheer joy on your face!

[@terrybeasley5931]

No backup dancers,no crazy pyrotechnics,no auto tune. No distractions from the performance.👍👍

[@marypeek4628]

I was a teenager when Journey was so popular! It was said then that he was one of the best vocalist ever and I think it still rings true! Always loved him!

[@wendybond2848]

His voice just soars! Yes our rockstars wore stretch denim tight pants. 😊

[@Frank-pe9pk]

This is probably the tour I saw Journey when they played in Florida. Steve Perry’s voice was incredible with no autotune. They rocked the stadium.😎

[@tberreth33]

So many people saying the same thing. Steve P is absolutely great here - what a voice! No autotune, no dubbing, just great singing!!!!!!

[@danielkarlsson258]

This is such a pop song you've heard 20 millions times. But when you see it live it's more of a rock song and I love it. Perry's voice is truly amazing.

[@donnacutrona2460]

I grew up on Journey……the best..that’s it..and I got to see them live…..nothing else like it anymore or anywhere…….so glad I was the right age in 1981! Loved your reaction!!!

[@annettefabiano3578]

I'm so glad to hear someone from a younger generation give Steve and Journey your thumbs up. I was 30 years old when this song debuted and all of their music was constantly played on all of the stations here in Portland Ore. I loved their music, but I remember some musicians at the time calling them "sellouts". It made angry to hear that because these guys were virtuoso players and the hit their stride at the perfect time in the 80's. So I figured that some players were just jealous because these guys were so GOOD at their music. And you are right, not very many bands could sound this good live. Do some research like their OPB show from 1978 and you will see some mind blowing guitar playing from Neil Shon. Call it what you will, even with their dumb clothes, these guys have stood the test of time. Also yes, they are still touring. Perry dropped out on the early 90's, but Arnel Pineda is carrying the vocals well. He's not Perry, but well enough.

[@rbb8315]

Back then you had to have true talent to make it and they recorded exactly what they really sounded like. Singers and bands from that era sounded exactly like the record when you went to see them live.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Except for Steely Dan

[@justchillin4065]

Not true. I can name quite a few that sound much better in the studio. Sounding like the studio version live was a exception not the rule

[@justchillin4065]

​@@lesblatnyak5947and many more

[@eriklarson9137]

Oof. Either you didn't actually live back then, our you didn't see many bands.

[@DinDooIt]

@@justchillin4065 It was more of a rule than it is today, that's for damn sure!

[@susantownsend8397]

No dude, his voice was that good. Pick any live performance, he’ll blow you away. Fan for life.

[@dianewhite4065]

Thats absolutely true

[@stelladelosantos1289]

I second the motion

[@lindseywebb8201]

Ditto that 😊

[@KAH5371]

Sweetie, this was the 80s! Rock'n'Roll at its finest! Journey with Steve Perry as the lead singer! You really need to listen to more of their songs. Do NOT listen to the group that is Journey today. Listen to when Steve Perry was their lead singer! The groups of the 80's were among the BEST! Concerts were AMAZING! We didn't wear ear plugs and our ears rang for hours! Bad for us? Yes. Did we care? No! I'm 71 now, and still have perfect hearing. I would give anything to go back in time just so I could go to Rock Concerts again...and again...and again! So happy you are really enjoying this group! Peace!.....Oh, they didn't use "auto tune" either! :-)

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

You are so right!!

[@eileenflynn2159]

Saw them live a few times, the entire band was on fire each time. Amazing vocals! The GOAT!

[@russellburress6240]

Of course back then you know what the best part of live concerts was you didn't have the whole crowd holding up cell phones recording a damn thing they actually listened enjoy the music sing along with it an experience the moments

[@lancevaughn432]

Journey, Live. Open Arms, all the bands played their own instruments, Great singers, no autotune.

[@icculus]

Real bands didn’t used to use auto tune, sampling, recordings during live performances, etc. It was pure talent.

[@pibly7784]

EXACTLY. 👍

[@michaelconnor1542]

Steve Perry's nickname in the eighties was literally THE VOICE. We had many fantastic vocalists, but very few could come close to him. In studio or on stage.

[@aaronherbison7316]

Steve Perry, Lou Gramm and Steve Walsh my top 3 rock vocalists of all time

[@barnowl.]

Australia's John Farnham is known as 'The Voice', too.

[@barnowl.]

@@aaronherbison7316 Listen to Australian John Farnham as he is known as 'The Voice' and is in the world's top list ! He sings rock and over 20 other genres excellently !

[@michaelconnor1542]

@@barnowl. not doubting you, but when? Perry is retired but was a worldwide phenomenon.

[@barnowl.]

@@michaelconnor1542 When was John Farnham singing? From the 1960s to near 2020. The USA may not have heard much of him but other countries in the world did . John did not like touring and soon decided to only do concerts in Australia. Check out his concerts with his band and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. John sings in over 20 genres, has a big gymnastic vocal range and is a consummate, charismatic showman. He has also sung with other famous people who sing his praises eg. Tom Jones, Little River Band, Celine Dion. Richard Marx. Olivia Newton-John, Ray Charles and more. Other famous singers have expressed amazement at his talent.

[@DawnEdwards6267]

Steve Perry was phenomenal singer and put a show on like no other. HE MADE JOURNEY what is is or was. I have been to a live concert, I was 19 years old in 1981.

[@MaciejBogdanStepien]

I was 8.

[@catmomclark9053]

I was lucky enough to see them in concert a few times in my 20's. They were awesome.

[@cindyv1401]

That's why he is called THE VOICE ❣️🤗❣️

[@christinestarbucksandthe2292]

Once again, the awesome sound of the real voices of the 70s/80s ... no autotune!

[@allenruss2976]

Pay attention to the guitarist Neil Schonn. He's considered one of the best of all time. Clapton tried to recruit him at age 15. There were no in ears then. Wireless technology for the stage was still years and years away. Everything was front monitors only

[@nancywyatt821]

Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton were fighting over him then but he chose Santana because Clapton wanted him to move to London and he wasn't ready for that.

[@allenruss2976]

@@nancywyatt821 imagine being 15 and Clapton wants you.

[@nancywyatt821]

@@pnshr88 Actually, Rolie introduced Neal to Carlos. Neal had been playing hooky from school to jam with Rolie for some time.

[@pnshr88]

@@nancywyatt821 that's right and then he had the choice of going back to school or play in Santana. And he sucked at school so..... 🤷‍♂️

[@sarahwiebe6592]

BEST guitarist EVER!!! All of them together - SPerry, Neal, John, Ross, and Steve Smith -the true JOURNEY!!!❤

[@galenicolai5009]

I was at the Frontiers concert in Philadelphia in June of 1983. I was a 17-year-old High School Junior. Don't Stop Believing was my Junior Prom Theme. :-) Between sets, Neal Shoen came out and did a long guitar solo. Bryan Adama, Sammy Hagar, The Tubes, and Santana also played that day. Most incredible experience.

[@kathywalters3811]

My senior year in high school -- 1981 -- about 90 miles from where this concert was being played. Journey owned the 80's!!

[@bunny3410]

So back in the 80s I was 14. I was at this concert, but in Salt Lake City. He literally wore the exact same outfit, so that must’ve been his concert tour shirt. Every single song they do is gold. They are still touring. Steve Perry left the band back in ‘98 respectfully and they’ve had a couple of singers since then.They currently have Arnel Piñeda who is very very close to Steve Perry in vocals. I am an enormous Journey nerd. And the band will never be exactly the same as they were with Steve Perry as their frontman, and as big of a Steve Perry fan as I am, I am still impressed with the performance that Arnel gives. Check out “Don’t Stop Belivin with Arnel. Compare for yourself. If you want to dig deeper into Steve’s vocals with Journey-Live- check out “Mother Father”, it will blow your mind!

[@RichD_333]

he sounds that good live because.... TALENT!!!! no autotune, no nothing, TALENT!!!

[@susieautrey6112]

Most artists from that era and before sound basically the same live as they do in studio. There was no autotune back in those days, and people went to concerts expecting the same quality as they got on the album. A band wouldn't make it if they couldn't perform live. Most of them didn't use the in-ears either. There wasn't all that much technology involved, and there weren't nearly as many toys available as there are now.

[@rff2552]

So true!! They would get booed of the stage or have shit thrown at them. Sad but true

[@terryhogan327]

I lived my years on 60s and 70s music! The very best! They wrote and sang their own songs no computer driven! Pure music!

[@doloreswitkowski5578]

His vocal range was unparalleled, and unprecedented!

[@cathysparenberg7497]

And absolutely loved your reaction to this song!!!

[@peggypieters661]

Absolutely Mother, Father; his vocal ability will blow you away. This is the same Houston concert.

[@StrangerListening6703]

I hope he takes a listen to mother father. It is by far one of the greats.

[@marilyn4917]

Their song Mother,Father live will show him go to the next level…yes, another level!

[@pamjohnston7473]

Add. Who’s Crying Now from same concert 1981 Houston

[@Joex51x]

Steve Recorded mother Father in One take according to Cain

[@geiekr4481]

"Mother, father" is a amazing song!!!

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Just raw talent no auto tune no backing track/ lip sync every musician at the top of their game.

[@deaniedunham7275]

Steve has one of the most distinctive voices. There’s no auto tuning with Steve. What you hear is what you get. Steve put his heart into everything he sings.❤❤

[@fearthenation8901]

The sheer joy u have in ur face..made this reaction completely worth.. No autotune..no lip syncing..adlibbing lyrics..and ALL Live vocals

[@ambermjsch]

🤩⭐🌟🤟

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

Thank you so much for the extra support!!

[@claudiamarsh1648]

You can get this entire live concert and hear music that's better than the studio version. This is talent! Please check out Mother Father for some amazing music.

[@tracyverba2691]

Very 1st concert 1983t. in Mobile, AL: Bryan Adams was the opening act for Journey. Steve Perry is even more amazing in concert. His voice is STELLAR, in concernt, on album, even now in his golden years....

[@cakesaregood5176]

Saw them both in Atlanta, same tour.

[@lisahodge5414]

I was there for that concert! It was amazing!!

[@CrystalDawn1202]

Same tour in Chicago! I was 22 at the time.

[@GeoffreyRT]

Same tour in LV, NV at The Aladdin Theater.

[@Melissa-kw1sl]

I saw that tour! 1983 Fresno CA. 40 minutes from Steve Perry’s hometown of Hanford CA! ❤

[@CTX700girl]

You HAVE to watch Steve sing “Mother, Father, Sister, Brother” from this same concert. The notes he hits are incredible in range.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Castronovo was downright impressive signing that one though.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Totally agree!!!! Insane. SP's vocal wizardry on that one is over-the-top.

[@janabove2271]

That’s what made concerts so great. Nothing better than live.

[@dorothylloyd1804]

Loving, touching, squeezing. Enough said. Give it a listen

[@neenee7362]

Mother Father from the same live concert will blow you away!! NO one can compare❤. His live performances are better than the recordings. He is that good!!

[@geiekr4481]

"Mother father" is amazing song!!!

[@paultorrent985]

You must continue on that same live concert - so many songs that will make go crazy Mother Father Open Arms - another song you must of ran into Lights A Amazing concert

[@debbiegarrison1944]

The Voice! Love Steve Perry! And the HAIR and Smile ❤

[@lovefairey]

Saw in concert, absolutely fabulous voice.

[@nursekate6772]

Saw them live in the 80s. He DEFINITELY sounded that good. Could bring you to tears. They toured so hard for so long he just burnt out. Did a little solo stuff, then disappeared from public life completely.

[@kevinmarshall854]

His voice is incredible!! Every concert was !!!¡😮😮😮😮

[@TBaynes64]

I love how minimal the stage was...focus is on the band and the music. Awesome.

[@chelseahaley8350]

Most artists from this time sound just like the studio version, live! Autotune was not a thing back then! They are the epitome of true artists and musicians! Someone else I think u would love is Jackson Browne! Listen to Stay/The Load out! He has one of my favorite voices ever!

[@t74guard78]

Great reaction. Love seeing people getting blown away by what I have known about for 45 years and still blows me away. Been very fortunate to have seen Journey 5 times in concert. They never failed to blow the roof off the place each time. I paid to see them twice and had fairly good seats and got paid 3 times to have the best seat in the house. Right in front in between the front row and stage. Worked security for dozens an dozens of concerts. Nobody sounded as good as Journey did live. Like Perry did in this show personalizing Houston, he did everywhere. Never failed to bring a tremendous roar from the crowd. YES it was an incredible experience to see them live and yes, I am completely grateful I was able too. You haven't failed to get a thumbs up from me in any of your reactions so far.

[@carolynjoyner7695]

That’s why they call it LIVE. Nothing extra, just talent, which Journey has, in abundance!

[@bkm2797]

Steve Perry is the exception to the rule! That guy can sing like no other whether it's studio or concert. Thanks for the memories.❤️👍

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

JOURNEY --- "Wheel In The Sky" live in Osaka 1980!!! Steve's song intro in this performance is EPIC! High energy interaction with the concert goers! It is a must for any Journey fan!

[@sampam678]

80s rock bands didn't mess around! Their talent was real! No autotune! 80s clothes were great too!♥️♥️♥️

[@hahaadventures4838]

EPIC 80’s music! Back when musicians were actually talented!

[@wildcat-nana]

YES!! He absolutely did sound that freaking fantastic live! Steve Perry is a vocal god and no one will ever match his pure voice and range. Steve Perry pulled Journey out of obscurity and into Rock history. A once in a lifetime talent and that my friend is why Steve Perry will forever be THE VOICE!!

[@copnie]

Growing up in the 80"s was so amazing. Big hair, shoulder pads and the best music. Maybe that's why my generation is so critical of today's musicians. Loved your enthusiasm to this video.

[@JohnSmith-pp8rf]

They were my Dad’s favorite band! And this was his favorite song. RIP Dad. Every time I hear this song I get pumped and picture him rockin out with Jesus! Miss ya Dad! Love you! - Kristin

[@Skeeter123]

Check out Steve's songs Foolish Heart, When you Love a Woman, Oh Sherrie & Mother, Father 🔥🎶 his voice, one of a kind ❤

[@goldeneyes2214]

He did. Solo album. It was also hauntingly beautiful

[@BeyondDoodle]

😂😂 gotta luv the eighty’s 🎉, hate to tell you they are even better in concert 💖💖🎤

[@Fuphyter]

When LIVE music was pure! I think you get why live music is my oxygen.

[@sassy59750]

This entire concert is worth your time. Unbelievable vocal performance

[@Blue-6773]

My favorite song is Lights, but I've never heard a bad song from Journey, be it studio or live.

[@rhondahammons35]

LoL it’s awesome to see you jammin out just like we did at the time!! Their concerts were off the charts!! Thank you 💕

[@Missy756]

Not only did he sing for hours. He literally RAN around the set the entire time. Unbelievable. Saw a video this week where he was at a baseball game. Singing his song.

[@RockPowerUSA]

My first concert. I graduated HS '81 and this song affected people... I can still remember everything from that concert including the smell.

[@hollycook5046]

Did you play the Journey arcade game?