Journey - Mother, Father (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Journey’s live performance of Mother, Father
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[@monchorga]

When they recorded this song in the studio, Steve did it in one take. This live performance of this song is considered to be the best vocal performance of all time. When Steve sings it is effortless for him, it's just comes natural for him. My favorite singer (Steve Perry) and my favorite group (Journey). They never had a bad song, and their live performances were better than the studio recordings. You need to continue to explore Journey's enormous catalog of music (during the Steve Perry era).

[@105rogue]

Journey closed their curtains in my mind when Perry left.

[@MikeySea676]

Considered best of all time... by who? Did you get everybody together and vote? 😂🤡

[@nancywyatt821]

@@MikeySea676 Actually, yes, he won a Billboard poll by 68%.

[@MikeySea676]

@@nancywyatt821 Talking about this performance, not SP's ranking as a vocalist. 😉

[@kimee910]

Monchorga, you couldn’t have said that any better. I’ve been a Journey die hard since I was 11 years old. I was fortunate enough to see Steve Perry live. Also saw them with Steve Augeri & Arnel Pinada! Who are both great singers, but Perry takes everything to a level that is impossible to touch. Your so right as they soar so much higher live than recorded and that’s really unheard of. Bands tend to sound better in the studio. Not Journey, they are so much better live!! Great comment that you made😊

[@jchess78]

I think Steve Perry is one of the best if not the best male singer of all time. His tone, diction, power, range, emotion, pronunciation, breathing is perfect. This song is VERY difficult to song live or in studio. 99-% of singers can’t do it.

[@michaelpozzini6426]

No autotune, just a straight up vocal masterpiece!!!

[@jonathanbsmith5178]

Back in the day when I saw them I was just a couple years after high school so it might have been the same concert in Philadelphia Steve Perry left because of the guitarist. And he still never came back and then he fell into some kind of thing where he did not want to sing or listen to music anymore and then recently he decided to produces and write a song for his fiance who passed away from cancer he made a promise to her. Steve Smith the drummer he's amazing he has a band called vital information. He's a jazz drummer by heart a few years ago I think two or three he was asked to rejoin journey for a tour because of their drummer at the time was on assault charges. And journey is not going to have that.

[@llrecova]

Unbelievable Steve Perry, speechless now.

[@jeannieheath8779]

Jon Bon Jovi was the first to introduce Steve Perry as THE VOICE and it rightfully stuck.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Steve said in an interview this was the hardest song for him to sing live.

[@jeannieheath8779]

Came here to say that, but he still makes it seem effortless.

[@thesussexbunion]

Yes, watch him sag when it's over. He gave it his ALL.

[@diaryofanaxeman539]

This is one of Journeys deep deep hidden Classics, that many don't hear on the radio. After it kicks off in its E minor launch, it grips the listener and takes you thru the motions and takes you, the listener on roller coaster of non cliche chord changes and Steve Perry's RnB tinged style mixed Blues inflection just draw you in, the piano just opens things and Neil Schon's guitar just grips with fire breathing techniques and soulful note selection take you into another realm . To me this is Journeys greatest song .... HANDS DOWN !!!!

[@maliabrown4390]

That's why they call him "The Voice"

[@oliversoares4010]

5:54 I love that staring 😂😂 that's me all the time listening it too.

[@jml-rj5re]

One of the all time great songs and vocal performances. Maybe the GOAT male vocal performance.

[@kgunitkeese17]

What I find hilarious is every reactor that headbops to the song, freezes when Steve sings the high notes at end

[@carolnewsome554]

Steve Perry is literally a PHENOM. His nickname is "The Voice " and for obvious reasons. He was untouchable.

[@handsomestik]

favorite Journey song

[@realbser1956]

Hard to beat Steve Perry and Journey at their peak. They absolutely ruled rock and roll between 1978-1987 or thereabouts. 🔥

[@TheDivayenta]

Looks like Jonathan Cain ( piano) was definitely inspired by Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake and Palmer! ( Take a Pebble)

[@Squidette18]

That my friends is what I call the Steve Perry mic drop at the end of his part ! Will never get tired of his voice😎

[@mauiwahine]

Never! Perfection! All stop!💕

[@gailsimmons5270]

There is no one like Steve Perry hands down! The first time I heard this angel sing I was 16 years old in high school, and I am 61 now. Best vocalist of the 20th century! They’ll be talking about Steve 400 years from now. Yeah you guessed it I’m a Perry girl from way back 1978 till now. I had heard over the decades that he was a really nice guy. I had the honor of meeting Steve at a private event in 2019 and we spent about three and a half hours with him at this meet and greet. I got to talk to him for about 45 min. He is the sweetest, funniest, most appreciative, kind, generous megastar I have ever met. He is so humble that he doesn’t think he’s a big deal. I told him to me he is everything because his music and his lyrics got me through so many things even till today. That man loves his fans. He says if it wasn’t for us and our devotion he wouldn’t be who he is. Meeting him is still the best day ever! Keep diving into Journey they have a lot of music and Steve Perry’s solo is awesome as well. He will continue to floor you! ✌🏻🥰

[@cassiehowder9782]

We are the same age so we know when Steve first hit the scene with Journey and he hooked me at Lights. This is just one of many amazing live performances by my our man Steve Perry. Love, love, love him!

[@marshabailey1121]

@@cassiehowder9782 Same here. He is remarkable.

[@gailsimmons5270]

@@cassiehowder9782 agreed😎

[@diaryofanaxeman539]

I installed cabinets for him and talked to him for an hour... a real humble down to Earth Gentleman !!!!

[@gailsimmons5270]

@@diaryofanaxeman539 agreed 💯😎

[@tacop11]

I think this song showcases Steve Perry’s voice more than any others I’ve heard. He is just a phenomenal singer.

[@joegrahe3958]

If there is a better live solo performance out there on youtube I certainly haven't heard it

[@williamweiss6128]

Perry is just jamming, killing it. Houston live dvd. Everyone should own it.

[@vanessa4u4evr]

This song is untouchable. Thanks for the reaction. ❤

[@MikeLyons2011]

This song is a perfect almagamation of Rock, Blues and Gospel. Listen to that chorus and imagine s Gospel choir singing it. So soulful, beautiful and powerful. Just a masterpiece.

[@BigC.]

Around the time where they were tightest as a band.

[@TexasMagnolia]

I love and admire Journey as much as Zeppelin! They are that good! You’ll not hear Neal’s name mentioned in the Greatest Guitarist…and that’s criminal!

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

I can't believe this video only has 15,000 views. This is spectacular. It should be one of the most viewed on this channel. Greetings from Tandil, Argentina! 🇦🇷🤗

[@thomast596]

The guitar player played with Santana when he was 15. Journey was originally formed from ex Santana members.

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

Had the pleasure of being in the audience that night. One of two times I caught Journey back in the day.

[@mauiwahine]

Indeed! Perfection💕

[@TheDivayenta]

Jonathan Cain on piano takes you on an Emerson Lake and Palmer trip on the keys. Check out Take A Pebble by them. Everyone influenced everyone back then. We were the richer for it.

[@loridanarandolph2648]

If you watch Wheel In The Sky from 1978, during the guitar solo, watch Steve. Most people miss it and think it's coming from the guitar, but it's Steve singing.

[@loridanarandolph2648]

It's nice to meet you as well. Please understand my scepticism that you are the real Steve Perry as there have been several people who have pretended to be you in comments. Either way, I hope you are having a wonderful day .

[@sylvialopez5928]

The Voice ❤😅

[@SteveRamJetRamsey]

Neil Schoen has been one of my favorite guitar players since I was a young boy. He was great with Santana, but once he got in Journey.... he really step into the light more. He's still an incredible guitar player to this day.

[@joeyschwartz5150]

Neal Schon... just sayin'.

[@alljourney2834]

nobody can ever spell it right@@joeyschwartz5150

[@jackieannsims2871]

Freaking talented all of them

[@user-ts6xn5mq8q]

Have always loved this tune. The piano solo at the end was a way to introduce the band's new keyboard player, Jonathan Cain, to the audience... great stuff!

[@marshabailey1121]

It also gave Steve a much needed break between songs.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

So many people used to crack on Journey because they had so much radio success... which always mystified me. They had uber-talented musicians (Perry himself used to play drums & keys) in Schon, Cain, Smith & Valory (and many others through the years)... and wrote great songs, paired with one of the best voices ever. You guys should react to some of Perry's most recent work, released back in 2019... "We're Still Here" is pretty cool... as is "No Erasin' ".

[@leemcclements8889]

Great song! Doesn't get played much. Excellent choice!

[@mauiwahine]

Oh this song gets blasted in my house! Perfection! Awesome concert! 💕

[@raymondroberts991]

The piano is now located at the Rock and roll hall of fame

[@robertrodriguez9445]

Journey were the members of Santana, then they added the vocalist, and became a great band

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

I saw them 3 weeks earlier in Philly. Unreal.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@Stevenrayperry Not a fan of yours anymore. I prefer Arnel's voice. Sorry.

[@rockdusted]

Couple side notes. The drummer, Steve Smith, was a Berklee College of Music graduate. He was great with Journey, but has other, more demonstrative music out there, primarily (to my knowledge) in the realm of instrumental prog/metal. Also, the guitarist, Neil Schonn, was playing in Santana when he was 16 years old.

[@Embur12]

Jonathon Cain came over from the Babys. They hsd a lot of great tracks, especially Midnight Rendezvous!

[@pegajense]

Wheel in the Sky live in Osaka is awesome

[@mauiwahine]

Perfection! All stop!

[@kimt4870]

Journey is my all time favorite band. I grew up in the 80’s, and I find myself going back to things from those days, time and time again. Thanks for doing this video reaction .

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Great band, off shoot of Santana. Steve Perry was a force of nature no doubt. Love the "Infinity" album. "Feeling that Way/Anytime" is a serious jam! Back when they had Ansley Dunbar on Drums...he was "almost" Hendrix's drummer, lost a coin toss and we got Mitch Mitchell instead haha....

[@danphillips3588]

Incredible voice!! Amazing song!!

[@hunter1961100]

Imagine singing this while playing the drums that’s what the current drummer dean Casanova does. He’s been the drummer for them for the past 20 years sounds just like Steve. Amazing voice probably the best singer drummer out there.

[@jhas727]

Steve Perry and Bobby Hatfield had the same effect on the masses. So good, everyone thought it was easy and here we are surrounded by subpar talent. How much technology is needed to make people sound like these gifted vocalists today is sad.

[@newfiemom8696]

In an interview Steve said that he was heavily affected by his parents divorce when he was 7 and he thought for a long time it was his fault. So sad

[@prwhite1000]

That concert in Houston from 1981 is Journey at their best. The drummer is Steve Smith, who also plays on some great jazz fusion albums. Check out his drum solo from this concert.

[@jfcardello]

Saw them in 1983, escape/frontiers…some new guy Bryan Adams opened…I’ve been to over 100 concerts and I gotta say, none better. Neil Schon an elite guitarist and Perry’s voice is perfection.

[@Melissa-kw1sl]

I saw that concert too, in Fresno,CA. Eddie Money was there too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@pegajense]

Walks Like a Lady live in Osaka is outstanding too

[@michaelfried3123]

My dad bought all the Journey albums as they were coming out as I grew up thru the 70's and into the 80's. Great music!

[@2869may]

Lots of good stuff from Journey...! "Lovin Touchin Squeezin", "Just The Same Way" and two songs that are played back to back "Feeling That Way/ Anytime" (Studio Please)

[@pegajense]

Steve Perry cut an album in 2018 even at 69 he still sounds amazing it's called Traces my favorite is No More Crying, Were still Here

[@fridaylong2812]

One of my top 5 Journey songs.

[@nomasker1360]

This song is on Par with Boston's " A Man I'll Never Be "

[@cweefy]

" The Voice " too many great songs to list.

[@peterm4486]

Thank you guys…I look forward to every one of your videos and someone is feeding you all the right songs…keep it up please!

[@georgeglasser8220]

Steve Perry's nickname is The Voice.

[@Freakdog66]

I remember watching this on the Blue Jean Network as an early tean while living in the middle of no where in S. Mississippi. I was in awe. Little did I know in a few years I'd be on a tour buss on a national tour. Life is crazy.

[@richiewest7495]

beautiful

[@neillenet291]

MASTERPIECE

[@edwardcrews2952]

Fantabulous. Thank you

[@aprilroy6437]

They named the piano " The Whale" because it was so large and heavy to move around on tour. Jonathan Cain actually donated it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Steve Perry, best vocalist hands down. Journey, best band hands down. Watch the Live Houston Concert from 1981. You won't be disappointed.

[@robertleininger5149]

You want to hear Steve hit a marya Carey note do sweet and simple

[@2869may]

My uncle had a VHS video of one of their concerts, The guitar player Neil Schon was hit in the head by a thrown bottle.... Never missed a lick...!

[@philquinton777]

Saw this live at the forum in LA. He would do it every other show as it did take a lot out of his vocal chords to hold those high notes at the end. Always thought Journey sounded better live than recorded. Great reaction, thanks for doing it.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Don't forget Neil's guitar

[@karenribaul9710]

Keyboardist was with The Babys

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

You GOTTA watch the 1979 Osaka Japan Departure tour, the songs People & Places & Precious Time!!! This has all of the original band members & was the final for band member Gregg Rolie. Jonathan Cain replaced him. Gregg & Neal Schon (guitarist) were originally with Santana & it was Gregg who sang Black Magic Woman along with their other hits!! The entire 79 tour is definitely worth watching along with the 1978 Chicago backstage, in that video (about 58 minutes long), you'll be amazed who comes in about midway in!! FANTASTIC & YOU WILL LOVE IT

[@billbryant9995]

Really a great, great band. As for other bands with excellent pianists, you might listen to Styx, and of course Queen comes to mind. You were right about Billy Joel and Elton John as well. But listen to the piano work in Styx = "Come Sail Away." Still, Journey has to be one of my all-time favorite bands...

[@garyatwood-mendez6465]

Great song pick. Steve Perry and Journey are the best. Some of Steve’s solo songs you might enjoy reacting to: Oh Sherrie, Strung Out, Foolish Heart, Donna Please, Against the Wall, Missing You, I Am, You Should Be Happy, Most of All, It’s Only Love, If Only for the Moment Girl

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Saw this live in 81’- sounded just like the record. Angelic and strong, sorrowful…. Talented ✅❤️🎶❤️

[@robinc7235]

You were so fortunate to see Journey with Steve!

[@stephenhuber1219]

Steve was 32 and Dean is doing it at 58. Don't get me wrong I wish Steve never left but that pace is hard as we saw with the great Randy Meisner from The Eagles

[@garyatwood-mendez6465]

Yeah, well Deen only sings a couple songs a night. His voice gets lots of rest.

[@216Numbskull]

@@garyatwood-mendez6465 Oh Yeah! Well Deen is also the lead vocalist & drummer for the "Revolution Saints." So, he may only sing a few tunes when he's touring with Journey. But, Deen doesn't rest at anything he does as a musician my friend so there! Blah,ha,ha!!!

[@DM-hk4cw]

Steve in his heyday was just massive. He can still sing but cannot hit the high register anymore. The drummer, Steve Smith, is still around with his jazz band Vital Information. Ross Valory, the bassist, rarely gets mentioned, but he has a decent voice and is always solid on bass. Neil is just Neil....dang! Jonathan Cain (piano) comes from the group The Babys and was a great pickup for the band. Interesting fact is that the group Bad English included Jonathan Cain, Neil Schon, John Waite (The Babys' singer), Ricky Phillips (The Babys' bass player and current Styx bassist) and Deen Castronovo (current Journey drummer). Maybe check into some of The Babys such as "Turn and Walk Away," Bad English such as "When I See You Smile," or John Waite's solo stuff such as "Missing You."

[@behindenemylines9033]

That is a LIVE performance that sets the bar!!!

[@Roh_Echt]

Yeah....a voice; Steve Perry is a.k.a. 'The Voice.'

[@mauiwahine]

Perfection💕

[@lromero8181]

This is my favorite song by Journey. They are all musical geniuses. But Steve Perry will always be my favorite.

[@mauiwahine]

Indeed! This is perfection!💕

[@Rock_Snob]

La & Cheo That last piano part was homage to Supertramp…

[@saraaimeemontesdeoca6358]

I've been watching Journey videos on KZbin for years and there's not a single negative review. It's an amazing band. But the biggest constant has been that one of the icons in music history has been the voice and performance of Steve Perry. I have not found a single critic old or young who can say that Perry is not one of the great voices of all time. A list has just come out where Perry is in the 30th place of the best rock singers. It is sad that this list is not for talent but for fame and in that sense, we can question the parameters. Even so, I will always support and recognize that there are underestimated artists, because taste breaks down into genres and also into interests that we don't know about. For me Steve Perry is irreplaceable, but perhaps for the industry it is convenient not to recognize him. You have to see them in the Escape tour (live). Unbelievable.

[@mauiwahine]

Perfection! All stop!💕

[@elizabethlozano9358]

Simply beautiful. Thanks for reacting to this wonderful song ❤

[@wallyllama2926]

Steve Perry/Journey, Freddie Mercury and Prince were the closest we got to Mozart in our lifetime.

[@michaelyork4554]

I got to see them on the Infinity Tour, I always wished I could have seen them on the Escape Tour. They owned stadiums back then. "Winds Of March"

[@mark-be9mq]

Winds of March. I'll second that. Great track.

[@Greg-io1ip]

All the dudes back in the day listening to Journey were going to disco shows, to dance with dudes and sniff their Winds of March pants on the ground doing Dr Ben Dover exercises. Not being sarcastic.

[@philquinton777]

A side note. The roadies called the grand piano "the whale".

[@stevengagner5901]

Do a Reaction to Journey with Lead Singer " Steve Perry " Escape Tour Live in Houston 1981 they Sound even better Live " Don't Stop Believin " " Stone in Love " " Girl Can't Help It " " Open Arms " " Who's Crying Now " " Escape " " Stay Awhile " " Here are some more of there Songs " Still They Ride " " Only The Young " " Faithfully " " Separate Way's " " I'll be Alright Without You " ( official video 1986 ) " When you Love a Women " " Keep on Runnin " " Send Her My Love " " Wheel in the Sky ", Steve Perry has his own Songs " Make no Difference " " O' Sherrie " made it to No. 3 on the Hot 100 " Foolish Heart " Made it to No.18 . Steve is none as the " Voice ' Steve Perry is One of the Best if not the Best Singer in Rock History.

[@richardjack4827]

Steve Perry had an angelic voice

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

Steve omg perry saw him in 1986

[@philbaumgartner1776]

REO Speedwagon utilizes the Grand Piano, as well.

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

A great record! Try, 'Still They Ride'.

[@sebastianblack6506]

Have to say, this song is one of those that slipped under the radar for me, and I've known all their best stuff going back to the Greg Rollie years. It's a damn good song.

[@amdrewmiller8402]

listen to winds of march by journey, you will not beleive the note he pulls off.

[@changlyn100]

Steve Perry is the "Voice". No one has been able to match him.

[@marykay3489]

I saw them in concert 1981 just outside of Pittsburgh PA. Fantastic performance 🔥

[@markvanderstelt8999]

that was you ?

[@spawn4582]

Steve Perry is one of the best rock vocalists of our time, we have clearly seen this, of course, it is worth noting the playing of instruments, guitar solo, excellent.

[@neillenet291]

Best vocalists...period

[@Greg-io1ip]

@@neillenet291 LoL!!! Nah nah nuh tone deaf.

[@neillenet291]

@@Greg-io1ip Didn't understand your comment sweetie.

[@cre8tivone]

Journey a Hall of Fame group with a fabulous catalog of beautiful and powerful music. Neal Schon one of those guitarists that doesn’t get enough credit and Steve Perry is simply “The Voice” one of my favorites. Great reaction gentlemen Peace!

[@reddogg57]

The original Journey was when Gregg Rollie and Neal Schon came from Santana. Album OF A LIFE TIME PLAY THAT SONG PLEASE TO KNOW THE REAL JOURNEY

[@tonygourdine512]

Steve Perry amoungst the greatest singers of All Times !!! Sad he lost a lot of his voice after leaving Journey and late in his solo career, which was dynamic as well. He had bad throat issues. To me, it's as tragic as Linda Ronstadt losing her voice because of a disease. It's like two angels losing their wings !!!

[@trb2021]

Steve Perry is amazing!!!

[@davidpitts5788]

theres your goat gitar player

[@matthewmarana4573]

You guys are killin' meh for waiting so long for the next LZ reaction! 😂❤❤

[@AirplayBeats]

Just dropped one for ya