Journey - On A Saturday Nite [Perry's Highest Note]

Recorded in Tokyo, Japan
16 April 1979
1:18 - the highest note I ever heard from Perry, C6.

[@ronniecopeland5448]

Steve Perry has the craziest range of any singer and his voice is strong and steady...he is simply the best vocalist I've ever heard man its great...

[@joannspencer1094]

Ronnie...you are soo right, he is the GREATEST of all time!!💗💗👍🏻🇨🇦

[@gillianomotoso328]

Not the low end of Freddie or Paul though.

[@texlahomagirl9809]

Ronnie Copeland Agree. There were so many great singers and no disrespect to any of them, but there is only one Steve Perry. He's the voice of my generation.

[@badgasaurus4211]

His range is 3 octaves that isn’t crazy. Great singer but not because of range. People put far too much stock into that aspect

[@Gma00001]

@@badgasaurus4211 Octaves and range isn't the same. Perry's range, pitch and tone are legendary

[@willemvanderwerff4569]

There's so many songs where perry hits the absolute highest notes thats its just to hard to say which is the highest, steve perry is the absolute greatest of all time that no one can even touch him in the singing department, he is truly that absolute beast

[@badgasaurus4211]

Well not really. You just listen out for the highest note

[@laurasmallwood5611]

My favorite " highest note " song is on "Patiently" at Comisky Park 1979

[@luamoliveira3467]

No close, singers like Ronnie James Dio, Franco Corelli and Del Monaco was clearly much most powerful and naturally consistent in terms of technique proficiency and control.

[@ruthlafler5622]

The Studio Jam 1979 video is a better recording with the same notes.

[@kimmartin7921]

I love Steve Perry! Best vocalist ever.

[@Alexandersupertramp9875]

Highest note comes during Neal's solo on Wheel in the sky. Lots don't hear it because it's so high it blends with the guitar.

[@lisalmenard3828]

Alexander Supertramp it’s true. At first I thought it was an instrument doing that but it was Steve! Amazing!

[@wannaberabbi9302]

Alexander Supertramp it’s actually an F5. You probably think it’s an octave higher.

[@kennethmcmahan609]

Steve actually hits a higher note than he does on "wheel in the sky" during the song "mother, father" from the concert Live in Houston. He hits it at close to the end of the song. It's really mind blowing! Check it out.

[@Dino-su2wh]

not f5 it is c6

[@wannaberabbi9302]

Dino nope, it’s an f5.

[@MinnowCreekGirl]

I've heard how high he gets in Mother, Father I didn't know a human voice could go that high.

[@chrisr.2886]

Perry said in an interview that was probably the hardest song he's ever had to sing.

[@lorienutter4632]

Whatever note is his highest…Steve is pure talent.

[@Samantha_Byström]

I never tire of hearing this. Another song that always blows me away is "Something To Hide," which I can just listen to on repeat.

[@summermcpherson8209]

Samantha Bystrom I will never, and I mean NEVER get tired of Journey! And you're right, Somethin' to Hide is an amazing song! Steve's A5 at the end completely blows me away! And Infinity is one of their best albums!

[@kellyann3531]

Too right! What an excellent song!

[@pippip6478]

This is not his highest note!!!!!!! Steve Perry rules!! He is THE best voice ever without a doubt!

[@TA-to7kt]

I've heard every single Perry track with Journey (as well as his solo material) too many times to count and the highest note that I believe he ever hit was in 'Sweet and Simple' from the Evolution album. He just goes into another stratosphere! After the guitar solo when he sings, "it's WHA-AT I like to do...." Phenomenal control.

[@burningimage98]

I agree

[@Heartwind77]

My first thought! Sweet and Simple is one of my absolute favorite Journey songs...would've loved to hear this live and have never found a live version of it.

[@cjlucian3358]

Im the biggest fan of journey ever. And im 15.my dad rasied me up on classic rock,but I always will journey better than any other classic rock bands. I cant stand todays music, sorry my opinion

[@robbijohnson6983]

cj Lucian Do me a favor Tell your dad I sead THANK YOU !!!!!!!!

[@michaelmoon4248]

No need to be sorry, Journey is way better than any crap that is out there today!....

[@joannspencer1094]

cjLucian....you are a lucky fella to have a Dad as brilliant as yours!! JOURNEY & STEVE PERRY are the greatest band and male vocalist of all time to me!! I’m old now but remember listening when I was in my teens, oh what a feeling!!! Keep our classic tock alive for years & years to come CJ👍🏻😘🇨🇦

[@Beanrock124]

cj Lucian Nah, I’m Journey’s #1 Fan!

[@summermcpherson8209]

cj Lucian my dad raised me up on a lot of great rock bands from back then too. Every time he turns on a Journey song, I would always sing in my bedroom and act like Steve Perry.

[@stevenhorn9494]

Nah-uh! This song gots some high notes for sure, but I know a song that beats it when it comes to the highest register I ever heard that came out of Steve Perry's mouth. It's a song that is coupled with "The Wind's of March." The song that I am referring to is called: "You've Got Somethin' to Hide." I believe these songs can be found on Journey's first release with Steve Perry.(Infinity) These two songs back to back, in my opinion as a musician; is the best two songs vocally and musically that I have ever heard in my entire life. And I just turned 67 on April 23rd., 2019. NOBODY sang as good as Steve Perry, when it came to live concerts, records, and cd's. I know, I saw him on his birthday in 1994, in Columbus, Ohio; at the Palace Theatre.

[@badgasaurus4211]

He hits a c6 here. That’s his highest note

[@jfkandthedinosaurs6575]

@@badgasaurus4211completely agree

[@jfkandthedinosaurs6575]

I love something to hide and think he really shows off how high he can go in that song. but by far, the intro for this song (on a Saturday night) he is just fucking showing off how talented he is. He has a voice of an angel and is by far the greatest live singer I’ve seen ever heard. This man was gifted and talent as fuck

[@damianzacar8110]

2:29 Winds of March 1978 Infinity (& Wheel in the Sky) 5:10 Patiently (Live) 1980 - At The Summit, Houston, Texas 2:58 Don't Fight It 1998 - Greatest Hits [Bonus Track] 2:04, 3:05, 3:13 Lay It Down - 1981 - Escape

[@summermcpherson8209]

Steve and Greg really sound great together!

[@MissingDrew815]

Mother Father at the end is the highest note I've ever heard Steve sing, it's other wordly!

[@sannee63]

OMG What an Amazing Voice!!! He is the king of the highest note! He is the only one I have ever listened to that can do that!! Steve Perry You are so Amazing!!

[@giovagdann7061]

let´s vote to @journey , #StevePerry www.rockhall.com/vote

[@rickys5932]

Listen to Steelheart

[@journeyon2489]

Love this song! One of my many favorites! Greg and Steve were so good singing together!!

[@tcconnection]

I remember hearing all those notes in the other songs mentioned in the comments. How he even hit this note, boggles the mind. There were other videos I saw/heard in the past that compiled highlights. Maybe they will shed light on the notes. This voice is so young, physical aging wouldn't allow it now--but I love his voice now too!

[@joannahi29]

SP and Rolie had a great harmony. Wish he would have stayed with the band

[@cassiehowder9782]

Yes they sounded great together but there could only be one lead singer and it had to be Steve.

[@angelahood5176]

unfreakingbelievable....his voice could shatter crystal...am I right? Thanks Ewerlord for this find!!!!

[@Catherineslove]

i just watched a video of him recently.. he hit a note so high you can see the keyboard player plug his ears.. it was insane.. i had no idea he could even hit notes that high.. he trained himself to do that.. crazy stuff.

[@Frosty-cz4vr]

Catherine Beavers which video was it, can you post which one the keyboard player plugged his ears? Never seen it.

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

I found it, Journey Live 1981 Tokyo at 1:05:10

[@MultiKamil97]

This note from Tokio is actually an A5 if my ears are not wrong.

[@Frosty-cz4vr]

Thanks

[@Dino-su2wh]

c6 Tokio live

[@ely1958hi]

Thanks for sharing, EwerLord. I have never heard this wonderful performance as all those he has done,I love it.....love it for evermore.... "FaithfullyForever"

[@sues1607]

Again I say that most vocalists these days would have to use their falsetto to hit the notes Steve sings so easily. Love him!!

[@michaeljohnson2470]

But this C6 is falsetto.

[@luamoliveira3467]

This is pure falsetto reforced.

[@mdv1236]

Listen to what he does in the bridge on sweet and simple after the guitar solo. I think that's quite possibly the highest note I've heard him sing on any of their albums

[@badgasaurus4211]

It isn’t

[@mdv1236]

@@badgasaurus4211 sweet

[@joanmonroe6964]

Awesome ❤️

[@gkirms]

And what a shame that the band (or should I say Neal, maybe Cain too) won't play anything anymore from their first three albums. When Rolie left so did the chemistry that existed between him and Perry trading off on vocals. That was one of the great things about Journey when Perry joined the band on their fourth album.

[@wheels216]

Iabsolutelyagree!Sorryaboutthetyping!Idon'tknowwhat'swrongwiththisthing!Ithinkit'sthesite,becauseIdon'thavethisproblemonanyothersite!WTH?!

[@mojotrexzoller4628]

Yup so true. I find myself liking preCain music so much more...

[@journeykid1]

That note is pretty high but the majic in his voice you'll find in the live performance of "Somewhere There's Hope" in NYC 94' go to 6:15 Simply Amazing!!!! He'll be back real soon.

[@annsebastiano7507]

I love the whole performance.

[@jfkandthedinosaurs6575]

A beautiful performance but no where near as high as a note as this song

[@joanmonroe1901]

Love this ❤️ The man is amazing

[@gaylemillerround123]

That’s the Journey I remember‼️

[@clevelys1]

nooooo his highest note is in SOMETHIGN TO HIDE... he follows the guitar with his voice and finishes with a super high note in the end...

[@stratocaster1201]

The high note in the end of Something to Hide is an A5, while the note he sings in this is a C6.

[@spiderbutt3]

+stratocaster1201 What is the note he hits in Sweet & Simple? I kinda always figured that was Steve's highest. But don't know for sure.

[@stratocaster1201]

+spiderbutt3 It's also an A5 in Sweet and Simple.

[@gpatelzick]

actually i think its at the end of Homemade Love

[@stratocaster1201]

It's also an A5 in Homemade Love.

[@a.j.valens3237]

Listen to "Anyway" from his 2nd solo album "For The Love Of Strange Medicine". Clearly one of the highest notes ever hit by man. Also watch Mother, Father live in Houston from 4:58 to 5:16. And one can not ever forget Wheel In The Sky. It just doesn't get any better than that!!

[@CherylHShannon]

A.J. Valens Also " I'm Crying " it is absalutely amazing!!

[@bryanjohnson5580]

That's a G in "Anyway." Magnificent mix in such an intimate song...Low volume controlled falsetto isn't always difficult. I'm so hoping Steve gives us a few on his new relaxed tour. Hint hint... Visualization, people!

[@joannspencer1094]

AJ...Steve is the greatest of all time, he honestly makes anything sound amazing...oh what a talent he is!!💗💗👍🏻🇨🇦

[@kensurrency2564]

That note in “Anyway” is sublime. My favorite Perry vocal moment. It is like a Mariah Carey note without being ostentatious.

[@LuvHooch82]

"Lay it Down". Enough said.

[@caesaraugustusnthlegion6217]

YES PERFECT SONG PERFECT VOICE.

[@roknsoul1]

😮 WOW, just Wow!!!

[@briannagonzales480]

That's the highest note I have ever heard from Steve perry, it's higher than wheel in the sky!

[@willemvanderwerff4569]

And I recommend eveyone listen to don't tell me why your leaving, not the highest but my god his voice is so good in that , that its like the angles blessed my ears

[@vickieoakes168]

I think he gets higher than that on Wheel in the sky..

[@niknikktm]

I'm thinking his highest note is on "Sweet and Simple" where he seamlessly goes into his falsetto for the line "It's whaa-aaaat I like to do". That one may be even higher than the falsetto backing to Schonn's solo in Wheel.

[@TheMark82526]

Sweet !

[@TheMark82526]

I saw this performed live in 1975 :)

[@dannymartinez9371]

Great Gregg Rolie tune.

[@CreekMonsters]

Search "Patiently & One In A Million STEVE PERRY JOURNEY 1980"

[@3413sljs]

absolutely right! that's his best ever.

[@drrunner]

Listen to My My My. Stratospheric notes.

[@georgiagirlSB]

Yes. He hits that note out of the park in My My My

[@ely1958hi]

On A Saturday Nite!!! I can´t help it...... "FaithfulForeverSP"

[@sulatlalaki]

Homemade Love has the highest note, perhaps, of any studio recording of Steve Perry. 1:36, 2:40, 2:47 & 2:48 where he hits the whistle register each time. And we're NOT talking about falsetto, but what's called "flip" voice. Geddy Lee of Rush sang in flip voice most of his career, if you want another example of flip voice. Rick Emmett of Triumph, too. Flip voice is not considered "regular" voice.

[@lamorett4936]

Fantastic!! thanks for posting

[@maureenborges2422]

❤️💖❤️

[@lauratomison3340]

In my opinion, he hits the highest note in Sweet and Simple but sings the highest for longer in Mother Father. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the high notes he sings in Sun Shines Gray from his new Traces album. His voice sounds really good in that song.

[@badgasaurus4211]

This is the highest note, it’s not an opinion

[@Fjobiden]

You’re absolutely right sweet and simple was his highest note.

[@dianeclifford6809]

I agree with Alexander. It seems for some reason people don’t want watch Wheel in the Sky. I’ve said this for a long time, and get ignored....

[@enoughcorruption5975]

Are these Recordings available to the Public? This concert and Steve and the band are incredible!!!

[@shawngregory5879]

more importantly what the hell was neal on? so incredible.. how is this possible at this age? crazy good

[@CherylHShannon]

Ya'll think this is high go watch him perform " I'm Crying " now that is high and absalutely amazing.

[@615tps]

Hey Folks! I Believe "Sweet and Simple", off of Evolution contains the highest note from Steve Perry! If I'm wrong it really doesn't matter cuz I Love it all!!

[@burningimage98]

I agree

[@chaseharlann]

615tps it’s only an A5

[@suzannestivason7065]

love this

[@maximillianpower5192]

The thing that blows my mind is that this is Perry covering a Rollie song.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Nice. Wonder if anyone else even noticed that.

[@buixrule]

synth on a plinth i did

[@kaydenise4960]

I think the highest note Steve ever hit was at the end of "Somethin' To Hide" off the Infinity album. I'm not an expert, but it was REALLY high. Lol.

[@jacewayland8]

1:23!!!! Amazing!!! love ya steve!!

[@publicpoet]

@azitsureaction the note he hits and sustains in that song is amazing.

[@carolynbotkin8931]

Rollie had not special qualities. He sounding ok when Steve combined their voices. Steve Perry rescued him

[@GoddessLinda1]

Carolyn Botkin Rolie is a great pianist!

[@Rosie017]

Steve Perry is out of this world talented ❤️

[@tangofoxy5781]

STEVE ❤️ PERRY STANDS OUT FOR SURE !!! AMEN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ON 'ANY NIGHT' ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@UNbowed62]

I LOVE SP + J

[@eternal_traveller1]

Can't believe the discussion about the vocal on here? Neal Schon is absolute fire on this recording, guitar work is off the scale 🔥🔥🔥

[@gaylemillerround123]

That’s my Journey

[@chrisv5205]

Actually, Perry's highest note (not falsetto) is on the studio recording of "Sweet and Simple".

[@joaniepolicy4176]

No, a voice coach/analyst on KZbin, shows “Lay it Down” as his highest.

[@terrilleed8196]

#lovingstevieperry❤

[@melissarom3880]

I Googled "of all the songs Steve Perry sang with Journey what song was his highest note?" and it went straight to this song. Btw, I pulled this up from that answer. Of course I do know that this can be argued easily. La do da, Mother Father, Wheel in the Sky next to Neil's guitar, and several others. TBT, I'm not sure we really know which one is the highest. I do know this though, he is the best and has the highest register and clearest register of anyone anywhere ever. Best voice in the world. Steve Perry - "The Voice"

[@thatboy799]

The fact that no one can agree what song his highest note is in says enough

[@badgasaurus4211]

This is the highest note, no one else has done the proper research, it’s all there on the range planet

[@cassiehowder9782]

As usual Steve Perry makes this song better

[@azitsureaction]

winds of march is a hell of lot higher than in this song. Steve Perrys biggest fan!!!

[@Fjobiden]

Journey isn’t Journey without Steve Perry.

[@catchison8671]

❤️😍👀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cathytrottier8944]

I totally agree with Ronnie Copeland, most singers just scream now, it's nothing to listen to

[@gsal03]

Highest notes I’ve heard are wheel in the sky, winds of March and keep on running.

[@carlawilliams5132]

damn booooyzz!!!!!❤️🌹

[@EwerLord]

That was a good meow, buddy. xD

[@frankieloyd217]

Hello sis! 😘😍

[@davidawilliams8603]

Actually it, the highest note he sung was Road Runner. The only who could beat him Verdine of EWF.

[@chrisdowning3141]

Although Vince Neil could never hold a candle to Steve Perry i always thought Motley Crue should have covered this song

[@14779steve]

What about La Do Da studio or live.

[@sean_b_drummer]

That one is an A6

[@Dino-su2wh]

yes very high note

[@summermcpherson8209]

Sean Bowen it's actually G#5.

[@tedwojtasik8781]

Damn that's high, but that note and the three which preceded it were in a very weak falsetto with zero power behind it. Perry hit higher notes in a high chest/throat voice on the departure tour which IMO was his peak vocally. Listen to the Osaka show 1980, it's on KZbin, Perry is absolutely insane, in fact the whole band is shit hot. The Departure tour was the best tour Journey ever did, that was the bands absolute peak IMO.

[@teresacampbell7550]

😂❤

[@Escape1988]

This isn't even close to his highest note.

[@summermcpherson8209]

Escape1988 it IS his highest note. The note he hits is a C6.

[@pseudowoodo5010]

1:16

[@patsyviars9748]

Thought it was "Mother/Father?

[@EwerLord]

Also falsetto.

[@Reaganbites]

There is high note like a whistle on TBF that is hard to hear.

[@summermcpherson8209]

Reaganbites what does TBF stand for?

[@Reaganbites]

@@summermcpherson8209 Trial By Fire . The song is Forever in Blue

[@summermcpherson8209]

Reaganbites I heard that song last night and it was amazing!

[@cherriphelps0108]

Thank God for UTUBE! ✌

[@gremmiehodad]

This song has a KISS feel to it!

[@artlibbetstribalbest9738]

after 20 mattress commercials, finally.

[@JazzyBabe56]

can't think thats a C6...coz he's gone higher than C6....he's gone as high as a G....freak of nature - in a good way!

[@badgasaurus4211]

Evidence

[@tammyf.7864]

What about him hitting a crazy-high note at around minutes 3:20-3:26 on the song "Anyway" here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJfZiX6GqLyeq8k ?

[@marthagordon4048]

need to fine one that dont charge. ...............

[@patrickmcevoy5080]

I do agree with most that the Perry/Rollie vocal paring was the high point of Journey's vocals. But how about little appreciation for Ross Valory's bass work here. The worst thing Steve Perry did in his Journey tenure was forcing that excellent musician (along with Steve Smith) out of the band for the "Raised on Radio" album. I've always thought he was as much a part of the band's musical sound as Neil Schon.

[@maritadickerson7060]

.

[@richardjames7382]

Though I like Journeys 1st 3 albums they did have much commercial success and Journey would have faded away had management not made changes. Now their first 3 albums are more popular than ever.

[@lucidam7722]

Richard James not really. Just for boomers like you.

[@marthagordon4048]

lol sweetie

[@gypsyjhoni]

GR's version is superior,even though SP's vocals are better,they'll never top those 1st 3 SP free LPs,why they don't play those songs live is strange,since it was their best work,but SP brought the Benjamins,eh? FROM PROG 2 ARENA RAWK \m/

[@rustytimetraveler]

Not Perry's band. They got him to make money from the bubble gum crowd. It worked. Music went from inspirational masterpieces to same ol #¿¢%

[@drprogensteinphp]

I preferred the original studio version sung by Gregg Rolie (pre-Steve Perry). The addition of Steve ruined this band for me...though millions of teens during the early 80's thought different I suppose.

[@michaelwarner601]

you think Greg Rollie is a better singer than Steve Perry, I guess Ansley Dunbar was a better drummer than Steve Smith too

[@drprogensteinphp]

Michael Warner You said it, not me. I'm sure if you asked Steve Smith, he'd agree. He'd also sight Mr. Dunbar as one of his influences, along with Jon Hiseman, Ginger Baker, Carl Palmer, Bobby Caldwell, etc. What drummer coming up during the late 60's thru the 70's wasn't influenced by Aynsley? (correct spelling by the way). The fact you don't know who he is only proves your ignorance. And yes, to my ears Gregg Rolie (correct spelling by the way) is by far a better singer. IMO Steve Perry was/is a poseur and had a very irritating whiny voice. Gregg on the other hand had a much more soulful distinct style, and sang with feeling. I never got any of that from Mr. Perry. This is my opinion, to which the last time I checked, I'm entitled to.

[@michaelwarner601]

Poser (correct spelling BTW) ok yes you are entitled to your opinion and I loved the band with Greg Rolie in it, I just think in terms of range and sheer vocal strength Steve Perry is by far the better singer, just my opinion

[@drprogensteinphp]

Michael Warner Lol...correct spelling? Well, I guess it depends where you're from. Judging by your comment, it seems you reside in the USA (lucky guess?), a country known for bastardizing the English language, even though "poseur" has French origins. As I'm from Canada (and completed the 3rd grade), it's spelled correctly. As would be the words colour, favour, flavour, harbour, and dozens of others, had I decided to use them. This might help aid you with the correct spelling of the word "poseur" www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poseur It's no wonder that on a world scale, your country's educational standards and scores are so low.

[@michaelwarner601]

ah you're French, now I get it