Journey - Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ (Escape Tour 1981: Live In Houston) FIRST TIME REACTION

In eminence splash of sound! A groovy number, a very odd song but very musical brilliant. If that makes sense. Find out more as you watch throughout :) This is Journey is Lovin' Touchin` Squeezin!!
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[@Newfie-zc7ug]

"The VOICE".....is at it again :)

[@patriciacope6533]

80s tight jeans was the norm....i love it

[@victorialw1]

Oh yeah!

[@alicesmith7020]

I believe for Steve it was a necessity. I went to one of their concerts in 1983 and he came onstage in an extremely tight pair of jeans but I didn't mind that at all. He put so much energy into that show, that by the end of it his pants were loose. They would have probably fallen completely off if they hadn't been so tight start with; which once again, I would not have minded at all. 😊

[@gram5751]

This song was written by Steve when he found out the girl he was living with in L. A. was cheating on him. He came home from work early to find her gone. She returned home with another guy in his Corvette and was kissing him. Needless to say, Steve left 🙂 This was in the years before he joined Journey. I love how you mention Steve's physical musicality. He feels the rhythms down to his soul. Love it!

[@franduncan1081]

Could not imagine cheating on him ..

[@carolnewsome554]

Steve's cool footwork with the drumbeat is because he is a drummer. Notice he always starts a song near the drum kit. It is his happy place. If Steve could have run all over the stage the way he does and drum at the same time, he would have been a happy boy!

[@toodlescae]

I remember those tight fitting jeans days. If you didn't have to lay down to zip them and could still breathe then they weren't tight enough. They had to be tight enough to count the change in your pocket from the outside if any would fit in your pocket. 😂

[@nancypilcher5948]

Favorite

[@denikennedy6675]

What a great surprise! JOURNEY on a Saturday afternoon!! Thanks for the awesome, upbeat reaction, Hap!! 💜🎵💜🎵

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

As you were talking about Perry's feet matching the beat of the drums. This is what I have always said about Perry ...... He's "The Greatest Showman!!!!! The stage loves him, but his fans love him MORE!!

[@robynhurley5119]

The voice!!+!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Whenever my teen friends suffered from a broken romance, this was the go-to song to sing at the top of our lungs! "Na na na na"!

[@elizabethstops1574]

Steve Perry was also a drummer so his foot movements are following the beat of the drums. He is the whole package.

[@vickiroman189]

Pretty sure Steve Perry will be my favorite male vocalist. Forever.

[@donellefeltham]

Steve has said on more than 1 occasion, that this really happened to him.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@marymarin3277]

Love Journey!♥️

[@mmay2669]

Based on Steve's real life experience with a former girlfriend who cheated on him. The nana's is the childhood taunt when the same thing happens to her that happened to him.

[@womanonthinice1276]

I think Steves pants are perfect. Guys actually wore pants that weren't 5 sizes too big and hanging off their bums.

[@fawnebrown4619]

Love the song. This is one of those instances where I prefer the official video to the live version. I like it's slower more bluesy (and naughty) feel.

[@salvatorecorrado423]

The way he harmonizes with the electric guitar at the end of the solo 😍😍😍😍

[@coffeetalk924]

Steve Perry's highschool bass player (Dave Geffkin) was actually a co-worker of mine years ago! When he first told me that he played in a band with Steve I was like, "Sure you did Dave!" But then we googled it and there he was! In fact, Dave grew up in Hanford California with Steve and said Steve always had that golden voice even before becoming famous with Journey! Crazy story!!

[@gram5751]

If you react to Don't Stop Believin', please do the live in Houston video. Steve is so good live! Other suggestions-Strung Out, I Stand Alone by Steve Walks Like a Lady live in Osaka and Escape live in Houston by Journey.

[@katg6325]

Journey is one of my all time favorite bands. No other voice like Steve Perry. Saw them in concert at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado in the 80's. Great concert!

[@elizabethgari4909]

Steve was a drummer in his former band. Thanks for pointing out how his steps coincide with the drums. I never noticed that before.

[@cindyfox622]

The DJs on the radio would play Lights in the City and then this and it became almost one song! It was sooo cool! What DJ came up with the idea should have gotten a raise!!! lol 🥰🇺🇸

[@vincechampion3031]

Check out the studio version. Probably their first big hit way back in the 70s. Became a concert staple. Fun audience participation song

[@sumerfluffy]

I can't think of any journey song I don't care for. I was also listening to the bass in this song. Outstanding reaction HAP! 🥰🔥❤️🥰

[@rockmoussealt7764]

Runnin' around the stage, note-perfect, no auto-tune--Steve Perry, the legend. Nice reaction video!

[@nanner3200]

First thing I noticed were the jeans....... Nowhere near as tight as Robert Plant in a live version of Stairway........ Oh good song Debra 😉

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

This was great!! Perfect song choice.

[@rrhondarrenee]

Don't stop believing and I'll be all right without you is actually one of their best songs

[@jillmcilwain2633]

🔥🔥Love Journey and love Steve Perry. I do prefer the 1979 version of this song better though. Don't get me wrong, this is great, but the other version is slower and flirtier, and even more melodic.. 🎶 I am so happy that you are reacting to a Journey song again. More of them please!!💥💕 I love your appreciation of this great band. Peace J ✌ ☮ 💕

[@jillmcilwain2633]

@hap3speakz Here is the link to my favotite version from 1979 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXOeXmHeJiqpdk

[@tonihagan6330]

Agree. I like the earlier version too.

[@wendyhowe2178]

Totally agree!

[@VUM.M]

Oh yes, this is very rock with an extra blues vibe that can get you really hypnotic. But this blues rhythm went very well with the lyrics 🎶 . And they end up grooving and jamming with the crowd 🕺🏼. It's just amazing how easily they can dive into this style and yes the rhythm is clearly visible in Steve's footwork. Great reaction HAP and I appreciate your kind of approach until you get to the big hits 👍. Take your time and thank you 🙏 🥰🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Budini67]

Journey is awesome! My personal fave is 'Wheel in the sky'.. Loved your reaction too, mate.

[@vincechampion3031]

Don’t Stop Believin from the Houston live performance 1981

[@donellefeltham]

Yes his jeans were tight, that’s how we wore them in the 80’s, and they weren’t stretch jeans back then. Usually the first time you wore them after being washed, you have to lie on the bed too get them done up.🎼❤️🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧🕺🏻💃🎸☘️

[@BLD1332]

This performance is great, but Live at Budokan in Japan in 83 is even better

[@karenj3611]

I have the Escape album on vinyl. Love Journey

[@tonihagan6330]

Love this song! Great reaction. Spot on too. Journey was early to develop melodic rock in their early work.

[@denikennedy6675]

Good song choice, Debra

[@debra7105]

Thanks Deni !

[@denikennedy6675]

@@debra7105 😊

[@jtoland2333]

That song was built on an old blues riff, which you will hear if you listen to George Thorogood's, Bad to the Bone.

[@ivorymerchant]

Those pants are called 'ball busting jeans' forcthat reason. 80s guys wore them for attention!! It worked and you noticed 🤣

[@jamiegriffin9866]

Just joined your family!! You have found the MASTER of the voices! To see these guys live is just indescribable!! Keep on rock in with Journey!!

[@brandimodrak461]

This song was done when Steve Perry first started playing in the band in the 1977 or 78 with the original band members. You can watch it just look it up. Much love to you and your family 💕Brandi Modrak 💕

[@tanaforet8684]

Great reaction as always Hap. Lovin’ Touchin, Squeezin was one of Journey’s epic classics. I wish that you had reacted to the actual official video of it. This version is faster here and was more improvised than the original. The original definitely has a heavier bass and bluesy, slower style to it and also the audio here is not the best to showcase Steve’s pitch perfect, liquid gold voice. I suggest when you have a spare moment that you check it out for yourself. It has a sexier, slower, more seductive sound and style which is a lot heavier on the bass and drums. You may definitely have a different feel to it in comparison with this one. Absolutely enjoying the ride with your Journey down the “Journey” rabbit hole. I would love to see you react to “Why Can’t This Night Go On Forever” from the Raised on Radio Album. It’s one of my favorites and is a beautiful song showcasing Steve’s amazing crystal clear voice. I believe you will love it. Have a great weekend Hap♥️

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

I saw them in 1982 at the Cow Palace…..they opened with ‘Lights’ and they played their then, new song “Open Arms”❤️Great times! Thank you! Now, “Dog and Butterfly”?

[@cindyfox622]

This became two part song...it started with "Lights in the city" and then they'd play play this..it became almost one song! The DJ at our local radio station came up with idea! Another one song he came up with was "Crimson and Glover" the voice version and then the instrumental part second alone! Everyone was scratching their heads...is this a new version?! Finally he clude us in....this was the only way to play the song! 👍🥰

[@lilygem6491]

Great reaction to a classic! ❤️

[@rebeccamassey7545]

Steve is a drummer so yes he keeps time with the drums.

[@carrielaliberte3255]

Nice! Can’t wait for “ I cant stop believing” 😉

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

Those extremely tight jeans were a fashion back then, I think, haha! Haven't you seen Freddie Mercury prancing in his tights?! (that was something to remember :-)) Aside from weird fashion, it was, to my surprise, a really rockin' song.When I heard the title I expected something more...well, sexy, slower and seductive..But the guitar part took over the meaning of the song, more than lyrics, that was fantastic! (Btw, thank you for reading them, I also had hard time recognizing the words)

[@jillmcilwain2633]

Check out the 1979 version of this song and you'll really see a fashion statement! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIXOeXmHeJiqpdk

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

@@jillmcilwain2633 Checked! Very girly outfit 😁 But, at least, the black colour of the pants hide the details, haha! You're right, this slow-paced version is what I originally expected, more fitting the title of the song. Although, both are good on Its own way.

[@DanJackson1977]

Wanna see more of that footwork.. check out the music video for "Chain Reaction"..really underrated song and video by them.

[@katiemanning3761]

I love Steve Perry and I love his tight pants!!!!😊

[@rrhondarrenee]

You really have to watch the official video to this song because when they do it live it sounds like it almost a totally different song so I would give it a listen even if you just listen to it on your own and not do a reaction to it but it really is different live I personally like the official video better than the live version which is strange cuz I usually like Steve Perry's voice better live but you can hear him better on the official video and understand the lyrics

[@heatherkealoha4137]

Watch the official video. This live version is a little faster than the actual song, I guess bc of the time constraints of a concert. The original has a more "jazzy/bluesy" feel to it, more in the style of Sam Cooke.😉

[@RustyHinge]

Blues rock. Steve borrowed the first line from Sam Cooke's "Nothing Can Change This Love".

[@paulashanks3129]

❤😊

[@debra7105]

What goes around comes around. Nah Nah Nah = Nanner Nanner She's was probably kicking herself at the time of what a star he had become. If you do Don't stop believing. Maybe back to back original and the live. But, they're is so much more.

[@kathieovercash8414]

Love this. You did it to me and karma got you. Na na na na na.

[@raymo6795]

I am trying to think of another Journey song to recommend. Any of them. All of them. "Don't Stop Believing" is overplayed(still great) All of the "B" sides are better.IMO, the greatest rock band of the 80s. (VH is the best HARD rock of the 80s)

[@patriciacooper4824]

Please react to Steve’s videos of I Stand Along and also You Better Wait !! Thank you 🙏

[@fabianaalba3268]

Uh my goodness my perry amor look lovely still the rock and roll baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎵🎵🎵🎤🎤🎤💯💯💯 the sexy man what More can I ask for my dear perry still 👍👍👍👑👑👑😃😃😃

[@vivianburton-yw8fn]

Good Steve go with the tight jeans