Journey || Mother, Father (Live In Houston 1981: Escape Tour) First Time Reaction

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

If they ever build a time machine, set it for Houston TX in 1981 and TAKE ME WITH YOU!

[@Kevin_Lyon]

P.S. That is live non produced vocals and music !!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤩😎.

[@sweet60]

Steve Perry sounds better live than most vocalists with all of the advantages of a studio, sound.

[@strajearocks11]

Everyone thinks that last string of notes he sings is an instrument until they see the video. This is I think one of journeys most underrated songs. Steve Perry said it was the hardest song he ever sang. Thank you for your reaction!

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

Absolutely one of the best songs and no question that vocal performance was as difficult as it was perfect. As a teenager I had many debates trying to convince my friends that those high notes were in fact Steve...when this concert footage became available I was proven correct...lol

[@marshabailey1121]

@@LSwick-ss6nm I hear they still dub in Steve's high notes when other Journey singers can't quite get there. Steve could get as high as Freddie Mercury...check out Something to Hide, which is mindblowing. Mother Father is almost un-singable and Steve got it in a single take on the studio album.

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

@@marshabailey1121 I spent many hours listening to Journey as a teen. Something to hide is one of my favorites. Those soaring notes are amazing. The one he floats in the background of Wheel in the Sky during the guitar solo is equally impressive.

[@marshabailey1121]

@@LSwick-ss6nm That note he hits and holds at the end, then comes of of with a little improvised phrase is absolutely mind blowing. Lots of singers claim to have whistle or scream notes. That was neither; he hit that note right in the middle of the tone (i.e. on pitch) and held it there, like any other note in the song. I haven't heard any male singer do that.

[@LSwick-ss6nm]

@@marshabailey1121 for sure he is an extraordinary vocalist. Most of the others who try have to really push to get the note and then have to either quickly trail off, turn it into a scream or make a vocal run down to a different note. That's also why no matter how much others can sound like him, they just cannot compare when these moments come around in a Journey song.

[@Sawdoff2]

This rabbit hole is deep. They have quite a catalog. Steve Perry has been dubbed "The Voice". He is so on point and consistent with vocals and sounds as good live if not better than in the studio. The whole band is very talented. Can't wait to hear more ✌❤🤘

[@everardoromero4121]

They are one of the very few bands that sound way better live. Amazing, all of them.

[@andrewlaird9496]

You've just heard the best vocalist in the world chap!!

[@RustyHinge]

The song is about a broken family - reference to alcohol - and the fight to keep it together. Masterfully written and performed to capture the mood of such a struggle.

[@debra7105]

Nicely stated.

[@AlCox3rd]

In every reaction video for this song, I notice the "reaction" on their faces when Neal plays the second guitar solo. He is sooo underrated! He was just left completely off Rolling Stone's Top 250 guitarists! Criminal! 90% of the guitarists on that list couldn't play Neal's solo's if you offered them a million bucks.

[@Kevin_Lyon]

Never saw them in concert but Steve Perry has to be one of the top 5 male rock vocalist of all time !!!!😎😎.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Now I got to be hearing more of this gentleman.

[@tanaforet8684]

Agreed! Right behind our dear Freddie Mercury....actually almost right there with him....but I’m, Freddie is the King♥️🤣

[@Kevin_Lyon]

@@tanaforet8684 True Freddy has to be #1 !!!! 😎😎.

[@janicebarnes2914]

Freddie was great, but Steve Perry is outstanding! Number 1 in my book! 🔥🎤👑

[@aaronherbison7316]

@@tanaforet8684 I love Freddie total legend but he could not sing this song with that range... He's great but Steve is #1 Freddie #3 with Bruce Dickinson in #2 imo

[@jrnyman78]

Steve smith, the dtummer, could get such s huge sound out of those Sonor dtums. Hes slso one of the top 5 drimmers on the planet.

[@raymo6795]

truly , one of the greatest bands of all time, every musician is the best of the best

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

I was privileged to see Journey on this same tour in Virginia that year. Steve and the whole band was just as flawless there too. Shout out to Neal Schon, one of the greatest guitarists ever.

[@timothymcclaire3276]

I saw them in Hampton, Virginia at the Coliseum in October '81. Still live in Tidewater.

[@keimahane]

@@timothymcclaire3276 Me too, Hampton Coliseum, I was a Senior in HS. I grew up and graduated from HS in Chesapeake, VA. I left the area just after Graduation in June '82.

[@timothymcclaire3276]

@@keimahane I moved back here in '01. I'm from The Beach and graduated Kellam High. I was in college in '81 and graduated in '82. Small world!

[@debra7105]

Pure live vocals! Steve Perry was called the VOICE back then. Some of their biggest hits were "Faithfully " "Separate Ways" Don't stop Believing" "When a man loves a woman" Open Arms"....you may have have heard of them. Don't stop believing was the most downloaded song back in the day. Thanks for the reaction.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Don't stop believing? Oh I know that that song I think. Thanks for putting this out there. 👍🏽🎵

[@debra7105]

Wheel in the sky shows off his vocals as well. They're so much better live.

[@charliedavidarnott1537]

* When You Love A Woman

[@rogerwatson7514]

Steve Perry will ALWAYS be known as “The Voice”!

[@1957wade]

Notice he doesn’t have any earpiece yet able to stay on key. Everyone now has earpieces

[@johnmedrano9922]

Listen To... Too late, City Of The Angle's,Something To Hide, Daydream, Still They Ride, Patiently,S0 many more with Steve perry

[@barbarasmith2075]

It’s about a broken family he’s trying to fix.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you 🎵

[@barbarasmith2075]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ you’re welcome. Love your reactions. I’m 72 and lived through the 70’s. Great music!

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

This is why us Classic Journey fans call this song a 'Masterpiece'!! Jon Bon Jovi has label Steve Perry (lead vocals) 'The Voice' Journey didn't perform this song in all of their 1981 tour. I guess Houston was a chosen city to perform this song. And they did an outstanding job at it!

[@brianruyack7632]

Heard in Kansas City, magical!!

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

@@brianruyack7632 ......There is a yt channel that has alot of Journey audio concerts. I can't remember the name. And there is once Journey concert that did Mother Father, and I really enjoyed it. It was alot different from the Houston concert.

[@marymarin3277]

They are FANTASTIC live!!Saw them in 1981. They flow together so easily and effortlessly! When You Love a Woman is a more recent song than previous reactions!👍♥️

[@elizabethgari4909]

Steve Perry recorded this on just ONE TAKE !!

[@donellefeltham]

There was a time when it was said they couldn’t do their recording’s live as they wouldn’t sound as good as they did on a record, well this just goes to show they could and they did. That’s how great they were every song they did on stage was equal to or greater than the recorded version.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@tigerwilliams7723]

This entire Houston concert is fire. Definitely do more live Journey music from this concert.

[@lindarumsey3109]

Absolutely...every single song of that concert!

[@Niecy70]

You can't get any better than Steve Perry and journey. The song is basically about a family going through a really tough times and sticking together

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

"Mother, father,,sister, dreamer, don't you know that I'm in life with you. I'm the 7th son.. when lightning strikes in our family,, have faith ..believe"..." this was essentially what the song is about. You've got to read the words or watch the lyrics with the video.. it's heart-wrenching and talks about a woman sitting in a chair staring into space with a blank face.. his dad was a drinker... it's really sad but beautiful!!! Steven perry has this iconic voice like Freddie Mercury.. he has got a gorgeous voice but he just wasn't the show man Freddie Mercury was. .Steve has always been a quiet modest man. There was never anything modest about Freddie Mercury..haahaa

[@ulfbackstrom9002]

Hej I will add I stand alone, Steve Perry solo.. WOW! I of course Isecond Debras suggestions here below..

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I'm amazed with his voice and how the band work together so well.

[@marshabailey1121]

The song is partially autobiographical on Steve's part. His parents split when he was a little kid, in part due to his father's "party behaviors". It was a huge blow to only child Steve, especially when he and his Mom moved in with his grandparents, who talked about how Steve was "just like him". Ouch! Steve Perry is in a league of his own and his musical relationship with guitarist Neal Schon is epic. Nobody like him. And this is their masterpiece.

[@catherineday951]

I've always heard that this was autobiographical for Schon...not Perry...

[@nancywyatt821]

@@catherineday951 They both came from broken homes, and the lyrics reflect elements from both of their stories.

[@andy0liver]

Please people, don't try this at home, more karaoke singers have died attempting to perform this song than any other!!

[@denikennedy6675]

WOW!! JOURNEY FABULOUS ARTISTS, STEVE PERRY WITH IS DISTINCTIVE PIERCING VOICE! WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! TRUE ICONS!! MUST EXPLORE MORE OF THEIR MUSIC!!! FANTASTIC REACTION, HAP!! AS ALWAYS 💕💕🎶🎶🙏

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Appreciate that. Will explore a few more. A very captivating song and performance. 🎵

[@denikennedy6675]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I'm pretty sure you will enjoy and be happy you did!! 😊

[@Terri6868]

@@denikennedy6675 Love Steve Wheel in the sky one of my favorite

[@geoffsullivan7902]

LIVE music when you had to be talented. These guys had it going on, saw this tour. Steve’s vocal gymnastics are just amazing. 🎼❤️🤘😎

[@lilpoohbear653]

almost took my soul out of my body...EXACTLY!!! Unmatched vocal performance by Mr. Stevve "friggin" Perry!!! :))))

[@jonettej2641]

Loved Steven Perry. His voice, amazing!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

It is amazing. Esp at the end. Full mic control throughout.

[@donmorton4597]

Crazy when you think, it’s all live.

[@michelledurham8473]

Thank you Sooo much for the reaction to THIS song! It shows Steve Perry's artistry with his voice and the band was just on fire! Please do more Journey😁

[@bella-xp7qd]

Steve said this is the hardest song for him to sing live

[@jillmcilwain2633]

Chills every time Steve sings the chorus. Please, oh, please more Journey exploration. "Open Arms", "Lights" and "Don't Stop Believin'" are a good place to start. Peace J

[@garyhogan7881]

I am old enough to know their music in real time but I think it’s better than I ever realized. Steve hits EVERY note no matter the chord progression. AND THEY DID IT LIVE.

[@amysondel9971]

You should watch the whole concert from start to finish. Live from Houston 1981. One of the best concerts you will ever see and hear!

[@kimberlydevotie550]

He sings with the angels 😇 He breathed life into the song with such ease. I grew up listening to him as a child and he was my idol to sing myself.

[@debbiebush5887]

Great band choice. Journey is another band that I love to listen to. Steven Perry is the lead singer and he has one of those voices that is unique and very distinguishable. Journey has alot of good music. They have been around since 1973. Go check them out. I dont have just one song as my favorite. Thank you HAP. Take care and have a good evening my friend. Your girl, QUEEN BEE.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Will explore a few more. Astonishing. 👍🏽

[@nicomuller8299]

Steve "the Voice " Perry is just Gold

[@jorgebrahim1565]

Steve Perry the best Malé voice ever no doubt about..no one can sign like Steve Perry

[@MariaCardoso-qg7br]

Fantastic voice! Love Steve "the voice" Perry. 🎵🎵🎤👏👏👏👏

[@korinalacount2664]

Ahhhh Steve Perry,what a voice!!!!!Everybody has done a cover of Journey sometime! Their songs are legend! Another good choice Hap,good songs today on your channel!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks for tuning in and willing to hear all videos posted. That's what it's all about. Glad you are enjoying. 🎵

[@briandavidson1946]

At the end he is singing to Dolphins

[@sharonmowat6649]

Steve "Machine Gun" Smith one of the best drummers in the biz then and now. All 5 guys were at the top of their game back then. Great catalogue to explore.

[@NoelJamesRiggs]

Very true, an amazing drummer. A jazz drummer in fact.

[@ASeventhSign]

"With dreams, he tried, then lost his pride. He drinks his life away." "One photograph, and broken glass; It should not end this way."

[@rebeccamassey7545]

He sang this in one take. One take.

[@bikerbud3903]

Welcome to the Journey rabbit hole. Steve Perry always sounds better live. Can't go wrong with any song from this live Concert. "Don't stop believing" "Who's crying now" "Faithfully" So many more you must do.

[@susanechevarria4320]

STEVE PERRY has a phenomenal voice

[@johnfoster8105]

I was at this show in Houston........my senior year in high school. They were amazing and Steve's voice was simply the best. Wish they would tour together one more time

[@tinahalesrocks]

King James Version.. "I beheld Satan like lightening". " When lightening strikes the family, have faith.. Believe, I'm your Seventh Son" A Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is a very special person.. Listen to the song again and know he's speaking on a matured spiritual Christian level...

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Reaction reaction HAP. Everything about this song and live performance is right. Steve Perry the Voice! The band as a whole is awesome.😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@jeannetaylor4848]

Buckle up you haven't heard anything yet! Just wait my generation was truly blessed to have heard such a iconic voice Steve Perry is a LEGEND in Rock Music!!

[@bethbennett-blesi6908]

You may already know that the guitarist Neal Schon toured with Carlos Santana when he was only 17, and Santana considered him a bit of a virtuoso with the guitar.

[@robertdouglas6979]

One of my most favorite songs by journey

[@Kim-tv6zr]

Family that's dealing with Alcoholism

[@keimahane]

Contrary to popular opinion, and every list ever made about their music, this is my favorite Journey song. Not really sure why, it just is.

[@chrisr.2886]

Perry's voice is nothing I've ever heard before. Those high and long notes are truly AMAZING! NO LEAD singer could ever carry those notes. He's THE VOICE!

[@sooner4now]

Most perfect voice. I saw them live on their final tour. I’m classically trained. And I can promise this was the most flawless concert. Every single song.

[@draco4540]

when you listen to steve perry/journey, you can't help but to be drawn into the songs when you listen to them. especially when you watch the live concert videos.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Steve Perry was great here! 😎 Eric Clapton asked Neal Schon to join his band. But NS said no bc he was already in Santana! 🤯 Jonathan Cain was in The Babys. John Waite was the lead singer, Ricky Phillips was on bass. The Babys broke up in 1981. Greg Rolie + Neal Schon quit Santana + founded Journey. GR retired. Jonathan Cain replaced GR. Journey broke up in 1986. JC reunited with John Waite + Ricky Phillips. Neal Schon joined. They founded Bad English. Their last album was released in 1991, #30year anniversary in 2021. 🎂 Do review When I See You Smile, Time Alone with You + Straight to Your Heart. 🎸

[@sherryramirez6329]

steve perry is a rare countertenor altino to be specific. and neal schon was a original member of santana at the age of 15

[@gracek4309]

Love Steve Perry’s voice! Great reaction as always Hap 🎵 Always looking forward to hearing ur reviews 👍🏼 Thanks Debra for introducing such an amazing band to Hap 💛👏🏼

[@debra7105]

Absolutely 💯 he is one of a kind for sure.

[@debra7105]

And that last note! Yee Haw!! 2 members were formally part of the group Santana.

[@sandym4839]

You have to do "Send her my love" from Journey, even though it is not the top known songs from this band. It is my favorite of Journey.

[@starchild6478]

Has anyone brought it to your attention that the guitar player, Neal Schon was recruited by the one and only Santana to play for him when he was only 17. 😁❤️🎸🤘

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Not till now.

[@TheMonker2]

And by Eric Clapton....at the same time.

[@nancywyatt821]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Actually, he was only 15.

[@kimberlydevotie550]

That was a heart wrenching song but his delivery was so full of passion. Nobody else can hold a candle to Steve. He was singing a song about a marriage lost and the mother felt she was hopeless. Listen better dude!

[@cricketpitts3744]

This band is in the rock n roll hall of fame!!! Also has a star on the walk of fame in Hollywood!!

[@susanechevarria4320]

I love Steve Perry! He's has a beautiful and powerful voice. It's ashamed he left the band but he was burnt out. Great guy!

[@Jihavoh777]

Do more Journey and I’ll subscribe ;)

[@donellefeltham]

That’s the magic of Steve Perry who is known as the Voice. I’ve been waiting for you to discover Journey and what a song to start with, although they’ve a very large Catalogue of songs which Steve, John on keyboards and Neil Schon on lead guitar wrote most of them together.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@49er1619]

Welcome to the VOICE!!!! Why Cant This Night Go On Forever. listen to what he does at the end of that song.

[@sumerfluffy]

Legendary Band & song! Wonderful pick Debra! Sooo on point reaction! ❤️🔥❤️

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Appreciate that, and glad u enjoyed Sumer 🎵👍🏽

[@dawgsndiamonds910]

👀..they ARE in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame though..😳 👀 😂🤪😂 (And DESERVEDLY SO!!!!!!!😂🎶🌹😅)

[@christysy6122]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️i love Steve Perry and the band journey ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Squidette18]

I always think when I see this and Mr Perry fades out , that he easily could have done a mic drop ❤️ this reaction

[@donellefeltham]

The Grand Piano, Jonathan Cain is playing used to go on tour with them and was affectionately known as the Whale.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧💃🕺🏻🎸☘️

[@TheMonker2]

Now he has a smaller version, which I call The Minnow ;)

[@nancywyatt821]

@@TheMonker2He donated the Whale to the R&RHoF.

[@TheMonker2]

@@nancywyatt821 I did not know that. I know years ago Journey had a huge display over the bar at the San Francisco Hard Rock Cafe. I saw it back in the early 90's. It was fun to just walk around look at the various displays...Journey had a few other things, too. Not sure what it is like now...I heard they took down the display over the bar a while back.

[@elizabethgari4909]

Precision? PERFECTION

[@ltkell2028]

You missed the end of this live performance. Watch the full 7 minute video, the piano playing at the end is fantastic! Neal Schon (guitarist) played for Santana in the early 70's, left to form Journey, brought in Steve "The Voice" as he's known as in 77 & their 1st album has many hits, they were together for 20 years & are still my favorite group! This is my favorite song (read lyrics) & Steve recorded it in studio in 1 take! And he's still putting out great songs at 71 & looks great

[@rrhondarrenee]

Steve Perry is actually better live than in the studio I think you really should listen to his solo foolish heart it's just Steve Perry without when he was not with journey anymore but you should listen to can't stop believing love and touch and squeezing lights I'll be all right without you and I think the first journey songs there all except for I'll be all right without you on the escape tour also so you can find the live versions I'll be all right without you it's worth watching just to see Randy Jackson who most people didn't know was with journey anyway enjoy

[@lynlandham3779]

Oh my gosh! What a voice!

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

I think the word you are reaching for iss "gobsmacked."

[@mariannegoldweber1577]

Journey was the most amazing concert (next to ozzy Osborn) I have EVER been to.. His voice, in person goes right through you. Exactly like the album..amazing.

[@tonidarcy9577]

Love Journey seen them in concert about 40 years ago.. never get tired of listening to them steve perry one in a million.. love love ❤❤❤🎶🎵

[@richardgautney4375]

They didn't call them the supergroup for nothing

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

Other great songs from Journey. There are so many just like with Queen.."_ Worlds Apart Separate Ways"_" send her my love" " Faithfully" " Anyway You Want It" I could go on and on... very very long but if you listen to the Escape album you'll get an overview. Freaking fabulous band and Steven Perry is a legend..

[@donellefeltham]

Me again, you are so right about their song’s being about themselves, they have had plenty of, I suppose you could call them life experience’s, Steve has never married, Neil is on his 4th marriage and Jonathan is on his 3rd or 4th marriage. The Drummer Steve Smith took his family on tour with him and he used to play in Jazz band’s but no one did rock drums better than Steve the Animal Smith. 🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@friguy4444]

The Drummer sure has a mic NOW! LOL. Deen is the singer AND drummer for them now and he's AWESOME!! Truly! Check them out!

[@Alfaqwad]

Journey at the top of their career

[@TheDivayenta]

Neil Schon is the most melodic lead guitarist out there.

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

Fabuloso!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@corazonyee7717]

Greatest voice 🎧

[@debbiemathews8302]

THE🎙 VOICE 👑STEVE PERRY.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

There's more in that video. Jonathan Cain gets a solo on the piano.

[@terrilabeth7366]

This band is very much like Queen. Talented musicians, great songs, frontman with a very great and distinctive voice. I can pick Steve Perry out of a bunch of singers, similar to the way I can Freddie Mercury. His voice is very unique, just like Freddie. Queen is always number 1 with me, Journey and Steve Perry way up there as well. Top 5, at least. ❤️

[@yvetteadshead4212]

Distinctive voice, great 👍

[@barringtongilbert9230]

It WAS called....LIVE MUSIC

[@msaz2720]

This song is about the pain & anguish of what could happen to a family being torn apart over alcoholism and fighting, all the while the mother's heart is broken from trying to keep it together. Not sure if it's about any particular family, or just in general what can happen. Journey was a big influence to Bon Jovi, as well as many other bands.

[@daleclark3900]

Seem them in the early 80s

[@debra7105]

Dale, one band that I would have loved to see live. I did however see them with their new lead vocalist after Steve left. He is great, but not Perry for sure.

[@tanaforet8684]

Oh my Dear Hap....I have sooo much to say. Steve Perry, the Lead singer here in Journey was my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE until I became obsessed with Freddie Mercury and Queen. Steve is known as the “Voice.” He is no longer with the band, but has in the last few years put out his own solo album. I was lucky enough to see Journey in concert several times with Steve and with each of the others that took the role of lead singer. Steve is an amazing tenor voice with soul and ranks right up there with Freddie in his octave range. My 2 sons I believe came out of the womb singing Journey songs because their Momma had it so bad for them. I wish I had suggested you react to them before, but I will say that Journey is definitely another rabbit hole you might be interested in going down. The band started in the late 70’s and up until earlier this year was still touring, but with their lead singer, Arnel Pineda, from the Philippines as their lead singer. I would suggest you react to Anytime, Faithfully, Separate Ways, Anyway You Want It, Don’t Stop Believin’, Lovin’, Touching’, Squeezin’ and there are many, many more. Journey was famous for their stadium shows and rock ballads as well as just good old rock and roll. Neal Schon is the lead guitar player and I think is right behind Brian May in line for lead guitar players. I hope you can get a few more Journey reactions in. You may even have heard some of their songs and haven’t realized it was them. Enjoy!

[@TheMonker2]

Try John Farnham. He is also known as The Voice, in Australia. Look up his version of Help, or Please Dont Ask Me, or Forever Blue. Or, his live version of Cool Chang with Little River Band.

[@deeyears3978]

Not familiar with the band but loved the video, music and your reaction HAP! They remind me vert much of Queen, striving for perfection! 4 out of 5 sang where 3 out of 4 sang in Queen! After reading the comments they all wrote the songs together. And I saw that Tom was named second best vocalist after Freddie! I’ll have to listen to,ore of their music as it was great to hear! Love ❤️ from across the pond, Dee