GROOVY !! Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’ (Escape Tour 1981: Live In Houston) - FIRST TIME REACTION

[@hwirtwirt4500]

This is probably one of the best live concert performances in the history of rock music. Concerts like this Escape Tour will never happen again, music has changed too much.

[@Life-findstheway]

I agree: on the top 3 of live exibition of a rock band. Everything 's perfect

[@ruthlafler5622]

Iconic song, iconic singer, iconic performance.

[@CARNIKELLI]

His live performances are just as good if not better than the recordings...he is the GOAT

[@brandothecatmeow]

They were a band that not only had one of the greatest singers of all time but wrote incredible songs. They were real musicians; they knew how to arrange songs and make the best for Steve's voice.

[@franduncan1081]

No matter how many Steve Perry replacements they try to get they will never replace "The Voice".

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Amen to that

[@lisaldeene]

There just aren't these kind of organic, natural bands anymore. I was so privileged to actually see Journey live once, and they were breathtaking!

[@davinaburden7529]

When Singers... Could really sing and bands were masters of there instruments... No big prodructing needed or auto tune just pure talent ❤️

[@donnacutrona2460]

Amen

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

No one better than Steve Perry! Can you believe he sang that good LIVE every performance! From 1978 to 1986 with probably 2 nights off for traveling and only 2-3 months off a year for writing the next album! I don't know how his voice could do that but he is definitely one in a million! 🎙🎶🥰❤

[@jimbojumbo5805]

I thank my lucky stars that I was at this very concert back in November 1981. What a great night that was!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Dammm... lucky

[@dawndipierro9557]

Imagine watching and listening to that voice live. My bones are still rattling 40 years later lol 😆

[@rescuelover7891]

I know I'm prejudiced but Steve Perry brings this song alive❤

[@sumerfluffy]

There isn't anything that you can say bad about Journey! The music is timeless & fits perfectly into today's society. Magnificent reaction HAP! 🔥❤️🥰

[@Eurynomea]

I was at this concert and they’re likely the only group that always sounded better live than in studio.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Inspiration. Never can get enough Steve Perry.

[@jaynepletcher2370]

Neil Schon lead guitarest was playing with Santana at the age of 18

[@bikerbud3903]

"Mother Father" from same concert. You'll be blown away by the vocals in that song and instruments are unbelievable

[@donellefeltham]

It’s already on Haps Playlist,so you can take a look there.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@richardrobison]

Their concerts in 81,and 83 and 85 were unbelievable. Wish you could have seen one too

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Journey has gone friggin' VIRAL this week!!!!!

[@kevinduveneck1504]

Not just the talent and performance, but the songwriting and composing of such original music

[@user-fd1mv8dl9q]

Spot on. Maybe one of the very best concerts ever.

[@denikennedy6675]

This awesome song could turn a frown to a hopeful smile on anyone's face. Steve Perry and the band just had the power to do that!! A fan favorite, for sure!! Fantastic reaction Hap, to another Journey masterpiece!! 💜🎵💜🎵

[@cden409]

Haps, have you heard, Don’t Stop Believing, has been inducted into the Library of Congress! It’s such a big honor. Isn’t it wonderful

[@gram5751]

I am pleased that you have delved into Journey and Steve before reacting to this song. Love this song but Journey is so much more! Thanks for sharing your passion for music with us!

[@elizabethgari4909]

I love how whenever you stop the video to make some comments you always back it up to the place before you stopped it. That's so great.

[@sandie940]

Thank you! Watching Steve Perry-Journey is a LIGHT IN THE DARK! I’ve seen them live 6times 1978-1982 ❤ truly no words to fully convey the power and overwhelming emotions that only Steve Perry has the gift to do.When Steve left JOURNEY ENDED…. History of JOURNEY would forever remembered as one of the greatest, legendary rock-bands of all time….really messed that up. STEVE PERRY-THE VOICE will forever be a ICON,LEGENDARY VOCALIST IN HISTORY! The band JOURNEY will go down in history for going 🤔ON & ON & ON 🎶 their SOARING RISE TO FAME only came from STEVE PERRY! STEVE PERRY will always be a LEGEND,PHENOMENAL VOCALS UNMATCHED IN HISTORY… His EXCEPTIONAL ONE OF A KIND INCREDIBLE TALENT IS/WAS JOURNEYS NAME TO FAME!

[@THIS-GIRL712]

YES...this is what pure...REAL...dedication ....raw TALENT.....looks like...BEAUTIFUL....this Man sings notes so effortlessly that a lot of so called popular artist today...cant even touch.

[@joymaxs2874]

Steve's smile is very attractive and he is always cheerful when he sings, isn't he?. I love his energy. Loved the song too. Thank you for sharing this and your heartfelt reaction as always 💜

[@cnatview]

I'm one of your subs but I watch this video whenever anyone reacts to it cause I just love Steve's shirt. lol I do love his shirt but Journey has been one of my favorite bands since they came onto the music scene. I'm now 65 but it has been wonderful for me to walk with them on their "Journey". Thanks for your reaction. You're entertaining to watch. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@jillmcilwain2633]

WooHoo!! What a way to kick off the weekend Hap!! 🔥🥳Yes, we have been waiting for this reaction since you started reacting to Journey.🎸🎶🎙💕 It has become quite the iconic classic. Thanks in large part to not only their genius, but the Sopranos finale...fade to black. Glad you are enjoying your ""Journey". Looking forward to more Journey this month 😉. Peace J ✌ ☮ 💕

[@jillmcilwain2633]

@HAP3SPEAKZ Check out "Only the Young" from the movie Visionquest. The attached version is the studion version, and I feel a better version than the 1986 LIVE, which is rushed and not as well done. Just about the only one not better LIVE. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5Ckp2xoosSWj80

[@jillmcilwain2633]

@HAP3SPEAKZ Another song to put on the reaction list is "Still They Ride" LIVE version. I think it could become one of your favs. All in due time, of course 😉💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kImWnZSllMudY7M

[@nanner3200]

As always another A+ with Journey!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Always!

[@angeliaharman1649]

I had the great, once in a lifetime pleasure of seeing them on this concert tour back in 1981 in South Carolina. What a blast from the past! ❤️

[@brenzoetorres7860]

Others songs from Journey: "Frontiers", "Trouble child", "Only the young", "Suzanne", "Ask the lonely"

[@debraandreason6865]

This is an absolute great Journey song and Steve Perry’s voice is without a doubt, one of the most unique rock ‘n’ roll voices anyone has ever heard!

[@pamelamiller3749]

This is The Rock Anthem!! It must be sung ONLY by the one and only Steve Perry ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

What an amazing live performance of this wonderful song!! I loved your reaction to this. Really great performance! 🌻🌻

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@coralanne2464]

Steve’s solo” If only for a moment girl” “Captured by the moment” And Journey Raised on Radio- “Why can’t this night go on forever” and “I’ll be alright without you. And many more: “Missing You” “It’s just the rain” “Ask the lonely” And if you can find this song (Steve before Journey) “It’s over”

[@malph9216]

From a time when music was played by musicians and songs were sung by those who could actually sing. This was 40 years ago people! Awesome stuff!

[@korinalacount2664]

My favorite Journey song!!! Thanks Hap!!!

[@DanJackson1977]

"Chain Reaction".. the song and music video... really fun.. and as others have said, "Mother, Father" from this show is a mindblower.. a song that was never a hit whatsoever and is still legendary.

[@deboneighr4201]

Great group across the board. Prob best live singer of all time.

[@kdk19691210]

Another good song from Journey is "Why Can't this night go on forever".....give it a try and react to it

[@martinhonan9588]

Great review timeless beautiful song

[@juanitaduval9856]

Hap I like reaction i can see the joy in your face . You love journey too. Thank you

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

My pleasure 😊

[@thunderbirdsharrypotterfan]

best song ever!!!!!!!!!

[@idalucero1260]

Don't Stop Believing is a rock anthem!!!! When it comes on everything stops and nothing else exists but this band, Steve Smith, Jonathan Cain, Ross Vallory, Neal Schon and The g.o.a.t Steve Perry The Voice ❤️🤩😍

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Thank you for this. Bonkers good stuff.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

You bet

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Great Reaction HAP3.❤️✌️🌼

[@rrhondarrenee]

What took you so long now you should do Why Can't This Ñight Go on Forever, 1987, official video Also I'll Be Alright Without You, 1986, official video, one of my favorite songs, This when Randy Jackson played bass for them. these are also live performances

[@bethhowton2719]

Houston is his hometown, he put on the best show here. Enjoy

[@katg6325]

This Journey song is heard everywhere, but I never get tired of hearing it play. So upbeat. It's fun to watch your reaction to Steve Perry's amazing vocals. I wish he was still with Journey; I would pay a pretty penny to see them together again!

[@susanhuffstutler9576]

Freddie predicted the rise of tech: Music will lose it's soul.

[@juliejohnson3953]

LISTEN TO "WHEEL IN THE SKY" AN EARLY SONG OF THEIRS YOU DIDN'T HAVE IN THE LIST OF SONGS YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD!! I'VE ALWAYS LOVED ANY SONG THAT JOURNEY DID WITH STEVE PERRY SINGING!! HOPE YOU LIKE THIS AS WELL!!🎶❤🥰

[@paolasin05]

You can check journey on PBS 1978

[@anitarikard5941]

Wheel in the sky

[@berdy5064]

I never grow tired of this song and still enjoy it even after hearing it a gazillion times. Seeing the live version makes it even better and I'm so glad you reacted to it. If you'd like to see another great live performance check out "Still They Ride" from Tokyo 1983.

[@jolenewitzel7919]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@melissaphillips3088]

Happy Tuesday Hap☀️ Love this song and Journey. Thanks Hap as always.🙌🏻

[@Svatidas]

Spectacular ! Oh my oh my... this was a shock. I'd never heard of Journey or Steve Perry until I heard them here over a couple years and, to my absolute surprise, I knew this song so well I could sing along. No idea how I came to know it, but I've always loved it. Great reaction Hap.

[@cden409]

It’s 3:20 into the song before they even sing Don’t stop believing, 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@stephenhuber1219]

Neil came from Santana, Jonathon came from The Babys and Ross came from The Steve Miller Band. Gregg Rolie came from Samtana

[@tammyf.7864]

Hey, Hap! I wanted to be at that concert, too. But instead, I watched it on MTV in 1981 because they filmed it. That's why you can basically see the entire concert on KZbin. I love this group!!! Did you notice how Neal's guitar sounds like a train going down the tracks, or the 'ping' of Steve Smith's drumming? Fantastic!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Maybe on a 2nd or 3rd listen.

[@tammyf.7864]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I'm glad you heard it and recognized it. And some people never get Neal's guitar interpretation of that train sound.

[@cden409]

Great reaction Haps.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Appreciate it

[@VUM.M]

Fantastic, enthusiastic reaction HAP🤩. Although I know this song, it’s quite something else to hear it live and especially on this concert 🎶 . And here🙋🏻‍♀️I would come with you to attend this concert and to witness and enjoy this fantastic performance of this group. Yeah, that would be great 😊👍. Just loved it. Thank you and I’m exited for the next one on your JOURNEY🥰🙋🏻‍♀️

[@randallwong7196]

On your playlist I don't see Feelin' That Way / Anytime. These are two songs, with the second one immediately following the first. They are duets, with Perry and Greg Rolie trading off portions.

[@debra7105]

Interesting you should mention this as a feel good song. "The Sepranos" TV series here in the states, about crime families. The series reached out to each band member to release the copyright to this song so they may play it on the finale of Sopranos. Steve was the only hold out. The show wouldn't tell him in what context the song would be played. Steve did not want this feel good song associated with murder, blood etc. The Show finally promised Steve there wouldn't be. And he signed off. Steve is very protective over their journey music. Loved the reaction Hap. This band as whole is really something special.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

That is one of my Fav series of all time! RIP James Gandolfini and the rest of the crew who aint around! thanks for that extra tid bit.

[@debra7105]

Mine too! Lol did you see the finale? This song fades to black?

[@trudywolfe2795]

He's LIVE and sounds incredible. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenmyers971]

So Dig This have ya checked out LOVIN' TOUCHIN SQUEEZIN !! JOURNEY HAS A LOT OF BANGERS WITH STEVE PERRY 🌹💓✌️💯💫

[@jillmcilwain2633]

@Ellen Myers. Check out the Journey playlist. Hap did a reaction to L,T, S recently.

[@gushaynes5182]

I was at this concert in Houston.

[@kimberlyianaro3774]

And this is LIVE!!

[@brianpercival1829]

Great song and fantastic concert. I remember concerts. Seeing great artist do favorite music live. I like many people will not go to concerts anymore. I think Vegas shooting cemented my feelings that large groups at concerts make a big target for whackadoodles. I am alergic to bullets.

[@maiteespinoza4882]

We miss you Steve!

[@wendyhowe2178]

Hey Hap didn’t know if you knew this interesting happening with this incredible song. As of April 13th 2022. This song was just inducted into the Library of Congress National Recording Registry 2022. It will be registered there for 1000 years. What an incredible honor for Steve Perry and Journey. We can now say Journey’s music is truly timeless. So amazing for them. ❤️

[@rebeccamassey7545]

Watched your reaction again. Great. I really wish you would do Dead or Alive from this same concert..

[@MariaCardoso-qg7br]

Thanks for your reaction. Love Journey. Love Steve " the voice " Perry! !🎵🎶🎤👏👏👏👏❤❤

[@jayneharmon550]

I knew you would love this! I like the way you react, giving different details about the way Steve Perry might hold a note or about the music -- things I didn't notice at first until you mentioned them. Thanks.

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

Loved it! 🤩🎶

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

So glad!

[@kathleenmajor1930]

They are a great band. I had them in my teen years good times Check out Daneliya Tuleshovas new Cover she did perfectly. It's Skyfall+ toxic. She did it again

[@veevamm3642]

I saw this tour in Arizona 1981😊😊😊 I was like 14

[@donellefeltham]

Steve also sings a song called, What Happens If I Can’t stop. It’s on UTube and not that well known but it’s definitely worth a listen and I highly recommend it. Steve is a huge Giants fan they are a Baseball Team and he goes a lot to see them play live and this song is always played, it’s become somewhat of an Anthem for them.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@rebeccamassey7545]

Watch Dead or Alive from the Houston 81 concert.

[@missd9785]

Yes, this is the most iconic Journey song but I also like LIGHTS better, but of course it means more to me bcuz I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks for another great Journey reaction

[@sudhendugupte7562]

Thanks.

[@michaela8706]

Yeah, you really missed out. Got to see them 3 times and they are probably the best arena rock band ever. Sound as good if not better live in concert. Some others I'd love you to do. "Winds Of March, "Where Were You", "Anyway You Want It", "Walks Like A Lady", "Line Of Fire", "Girl Can't Help It", "Edge Of The Blade", "After The Fall", "Separate Ways/Worlds Apart", "Suzanne", "Don't Tame The Lion", "Be Good To Yourself", "I'll Be Alright Without You", "Raised On Radio", "Keep On Runnin" "Still They Ride", "La Raza Del Sol", "Rubicon", "Chain Reaction", "Frontiers", "Just The Same Way", "Do You Recall", "Feeling That Way/Anytime", "La Do Da" And "Can Do". And more. Pick any song you can't go wrong with Journey. Thanks and God Bless.

[@debra7105]

Hap has a Journey Playlist of which many of those songs you mentioned. All of them have great Reactions to.

[@terrimobley6067]

Someone I've watched so many of your reactions...I can't believe you haven't discovered NF yet. He's deep and unbelievably talented. Try when I grow Up, or Nate, or The search, Just Like you or Story for an easy intro to Nathan's world. Just a suggestion

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

Darlin'.......you just started this Journey!!!! PLEASE react to ....... 'Girl Can't Help It, The Party's Over (studio version), Escape (from the Houston concert), Ask The Lonely, Feelin' That Way and Edge Of The Blade!!!!!!' Well heck! Just react to all of Classic Journey!!

[@davidcochran6291]

Nobody does it better than Stevie. Arnel Pinada from the Philippines sings it now, with the full blessing of Stevie, Arnel is great, but it's like Van Halen with David Lee Roth or with Sammy Hagar. Love Sammy, but DLR put the magic in it. He also is a giant pain in the ass, but magic is magic. P.S. Daneliya has a new cover out it is a mash-up of Skyfall/ Toxic and it is AMAZING. I'm leaving you the link below. React, React, React!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV7SioKMia9geJY Daneliya is a MONSTER!!!!! She's 15!!!!!!!

[@minneyruth]

❤❤❤

[@Cody38Super]

I don't wish.............I was.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Hap this is nice but everything is pretty old. Sorry if this seems bit critical and I like most of the older stuff however there is new music coming out everywhere as the musicians come out of quarantine. Larkin Poe are 2 sisters plus drums and bass who perform Blues rock. Fabulous musicians who could take on anyone you have been listening to lately. Lots of energy and currently touring. It would update you a bit from these days. They run their own label so copyright isn't an issue. "She's a Self Made Man" might be a place to start. Avi Kaplan has a couple of new ones out (as usual each one extremely different from what he did before) and an L.P. on the way May 20th produced by Shooter Jennings who has produced for as diverse American artists as Marilyn Manson, Brandi Carlile, American Aquarium and Tanya Tucker. Rag N Bone Man and Hozier are both active again in the U.K. The only hitch seems to be Russia right now. Kaplan had to cancel his tour dates there and I don't know what else will happen. Would your subscribers be interested in any of these artists? Everything is waking up again. It is very wonderful after all this pretty dead time.

[@Cookies_crumbs]

Scrolling thru your Journey playlist, I see you haven’t listened to “Separate Ways.” If you decide to react to this song, PLEASE do not use the official video. It’s a bad video, but more importantly the song was shortened for it. You need to hear either the album cut, or this live performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF6aemSah9RqjbM

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

It will be on its way!!!!!

[@dtfan6428]

Can u pls react Daneliya’s new cover “skyfall vs toxic” mash up?

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

it's on its way

[@marilyncornell2194]

Right ?

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

This wasn't one of my more favored songs when this album first came out. Even now, I think it gets over played compared to so many other great songs they have. That being said, they do perform this song live as though it were the actual record. Particularly on this video which incidentally, I did get to see this Escape tour, among others, with SP as well. Lucky me.

[@deangoings]

Your wearing Nike, a commi company

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Okay