JOURNEY - "OPEN ARMS" (REACTION)

[@DevinReacts]

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[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

I saw them in California in 1982……great concert!❤️Journey and Loverboy, Cow Palace, 1982. Lights, Faithfully……they are great. They were featured in the original Heavy Metal Movie.❤️

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

I was in high school😉😎Thank you!❤️

[@marilyncornell2194]

One of the best voices ever

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

Steve "The Voice" Perry has the ABSOLUTE BEST VOICE EVER in the history of music! There's no one that ever could or EVER WILL be as great as Steve Perry! He has been my favorite singer and always will be!

[@MariaCardoso-qg7br]

I agree 💯 % with you!

[@craigmacdonald9079]

He is great, but other singers can compete, freddie, elvis art garfunkel

[@lindabergman3127]

How could any woman walk away from a man singing his heart n soul like this😮😢🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@x0539p]

He was amazing in concert. Sometimes better than the record. He was truly blessed with an angelic voice and he is a once in a lifetime experience.

[@rosemaryoutler2423]

Journey has been my number 1 band. Love, love, love Steve Perry!!!!!

[@dawndipierro9557]

I was a fan way before this amazing song. Saw Journey 6 times. Also saw Perry 3 times on his solo. Talk about ears being blessed. He sounds so much better live.

[@dannyelliss9427]

I'm so jealous, they were broke up by the time I was an adult

[@kevinbrowning6815]

I was 15 then. 55 now. Still blown away!!!

[@debortahwelch9298]

How could any woman turn down that handsome man and that beautiful voice! Love, Love, Love.

[@Katherine_02]

I was 17 the first time I heard this song in 1981 when it first came out and I was in the Navy, stationed in Naples, Italy. I fell in love with Steve Perry (in a healthy and respectful way) and I love him to this day.

[@charlieweir4117]

You have to listen to Steve sing "WHAT WAS". Such emotion, such a beautiful voice. I'll be surprised if you don't shed a tear.

[@nancyjarrett4526]

I just found my way here after having re-found Journey after many years of listening to other music. I was a single mother when I first heard this song having recently gone through a divorce and was very disillusioned with life and love in general. I heard this song on the radio and burst into tears, not from heartbreak but from the healing that this song brought that true love did exist and that, even though relationships could be in distress, you could come out the other side with a sincere and loving relationship. Thanks Journey for the relationship therapy, hope and faith in life in general that this song brought to me in a time of hopelessness and despair. Not to mention getting to enjoy the angelic voice of the wonderful Steve Perry!

[@tiacalhoun3841]

And that was LIVE!!!!!!!! Steve Perry can wear whatever he wants to wear cuz his voice was AMAZING

[@stephentaylor1031]

As a grown man, I can honestly say that when I first heard this song, it brought me to tears!

[@FuzWuz64]

This was the jam my senior year of high school. Oh the memories 💜

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Here is a great song from Journey is when you love a woman

[@robertg7396]

You have to check out "Mother, Father" from this same concert. Journey live, Houston 1981.

[@johnmedrano9922]

Yes Brother Listen To Mother Farther Live in Houston TX. 1981 He S000 Awsome And Amazing.. And You Got To listen too Too late,Something To Hide, Winds Of March,Who's Crying Now,Wheel In Sky Day Dream,City Of The Angle's,

[@MomofLex-b2p]

Angelic voice of our youth. Born in the 70s. Grew up in the 80s. It was awesome!!

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

Before Jonathan Cain (the keyboardist) joined Journey. He had already written parts of this song. He at that time, was in a group called The Baby's. Jon had presented the melody to the singer John Waite. And John didn't care for the it at all! SO......When he joined Journey, he presented it Steve. And Steve was like.....'What is that??' Jon told Steve that John didn't care for the song and Steve was like.....'well bad for John good for us!" " Just react to every Journey song!!!...lol...

[@brianlinchey]

In 1978 at 16 years old, my friends and I spent a week in Yosemite one summer. We listened to Journey over and over and they have been one of my favorite bands ever since. Steve Perry had a voice of an angel and Neal Shon was a virtuoso on the guitar. Journey is one of the Iconic bands of the 70 and 80's.

[@marymarin3277]

When You Love A Woman is another great song of theirs!!LOVE JOURNEY!!

[@LuvPotter]

Great song 🎵

[@Kim-hc5si]

CARESSED, BLESSED AND THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED! 😁

[@maryjohanna257]

I got Married when this song came out we played it for our first dance together.

[@Almcingrid3663]

1982, first love, this song got us back together!

[@tinasanjuan5476]

That’s why they call him The Voice !!!

[@tjwsports]

That was the go-to slow-dance tune of the early 1980s.

[@tammyromero7227]

I have seen Steve Perry a few times . Journey was my very first concert when I was 14 . Fell in true Love with Steve Perry

[@corazonyee7717]

Steve's voice s much much amazing n his solo works

[@Mary-cz8pf]

I was a teenager. I played that song over and over. I still listen to it like that. People still can't get enough of Steve Perry. He can't even walk outside without getting a lot of attention from fans. He's a very private person. He's my favorite singer of all times. I'm partial to that shirt because I modeled it for a small company. I'm 54. People say I look like I could be his sister. But please play more Journey or Steve Perry's solo album. They don't have a bad song. Everyone reacts to the same songs. Please try to find one new. I'd be grateful

[@Eurynomea]

This is actually from 1981 at The Houston Summit. It was a live album recording/video. I as there 3rd row floor seats. I was a high school senior ♥♥♥

[@janicepowell2188]

Journey is my favorite band and the song is my favorite song

[@kimberlybarnes3626]

When Journey released Open Arms I was 11 years old and this was my favorite song. Love me some Steve Perry

[@dorieann64]

I used to play this song on the piano in the choral house in high school, when I was supposed to be learning my second soprano parts.

[@deerogerson6480]

FAITHFULLY MUST BE NEXT!!!! 👏👏😁😁👍👍

[@maryday8465]

Favorite band and Steve Perry will always be the rock and roll goat

[@janicepowell2188]

I love journey and their song open arms is my favorite song of all of their songs

[@cathyl5888]

2:53 is my favourite part of the song!! It’s like u can feel it in your soul Steve’s emotions in that lyric!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kathleenfarraher9894]

Your right! It was a great concert back in the day.

[@robinbeitler9392]

Please listen to "When You Love A Woman", "Faithfully", "Foolish Heart". Listen to "Wheel In The Sky", listen to him hit that high note during the guitar solo. Love Journey!!!

[@algallego]

Have you heard the high notes he sings angelically at the end of "Mother, Father?"

[@janipooh4290]

You can't go wrong with anything from Journey(Steve Perry).... Mother Father (live Houston '81), Wheel In the Sky (live Houston '81) Patiently (midnight special '78) Why Can't this Night go on Forever

[@hellonheels91069]

I saw their concert in the early 80s and out of ALL the concerts ive been to, Journey was the best concert ive ever been too! LOVE Steve Perry!!

[@garynwrede4572]

I was 8 younger people don't understand how popular they were. It was unreal

[@vincechampion3031]

More Journey. More Journey. More Journey

[@johnmedrano9922]

Still They Ride,Faithfuly,Chain Reaction, Why Can't This Night Go on Forever, When You Love A Woman, So Many Great Songs Specialy With Steve Perry As Lead Vocals...

[@pattomei70]

Check out Any way you want it

[@lyndakempland4559]

Open arms is my favorite song ever. I love Steve Perry ♥

[@angelabarazzone7899]

One of the best voices

[@peppernagre3126]

Why Can't This Night Go On Forever

[@Lauren-og4hb]

Yes 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@mk11xgameplays44]

I was blessed to be born in 1976 and I grew up listening to Journey and so many other amazing bands but there was always something that was so incredibly special about Journey and this band just had the entire package when it came to talent, artistry, creativity but most importantly this band will hit you in your heart every time! You won’t experience music like this anymore but thank god for KZbin because now the younger generations can experience real music today! Love your reaction and it’s a blessing that you appreciate real music ❤️🙏

[@melissapitchford7405]

A lot of babies have been made listening to THE VOICE!!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Oh one of their fist amazing hits, emotional, Beautiful Vocals...Thanks you, Blessings

[@lilygem6491]

Great reaction! You rock! Definitely check out Mother Father, same concert! Steve Perry's vocal range will blow you away! Especially the end!

[@edu456]

Angel is right, he's not human with that voice.

[@dunivant66]

I saw Journey in 1986 in Detroit ❤ it was an awesome show 🎉 I was 20 at the time, now I’m 58 years old 😱 ❤

[@tinasanjuan5476]

The one and only ! The Voice !!❤

[@deelawson4551]

I was Blessed to see Journey twice with Steve! They are my favorite band but I just haven`t been able to go see them without Steve. I want my memories with the whole original band :) Mother/Father live in Houston is a must-see but one thing I can tell you is that what you hear on the studio tracks is what you get when you see them! And talk about energy, they brought it! Keep On Rockin'

[@capetowntrikeman]

Same concert...Mother Father...mind blowing!!

[@renee9365]

This song was the theme song of my high school junior prom. Yes, I'm that old. Back in the day Journey was everywhere. Steve Perry has such a beautiful voice, I could listen to him all day. The band is still doing shows but they have a new lead singer that is very good in his own right but he's no Steve Perry. Steve Perry came back to music in 2018 as a solo artist and put out an album called Traces. You might like it.

[@denisebyrnes6526]

We looked fly and colorful in the 80’s!! 😂😂 The brighter the better!

[@kendixon7118]

Can't Wait to see you reaction to faithfully

[@dannyrhollingsworth4200]

Check out the songs When you love a woman / Lights

[@debraricciardi2958]

Devin, I saw them live in the early 80’s at Madison Square Garden in NYC and OMG what a concert. Between Steve Perry’s voice and the great musicians in the band it was incredible. I also remember Bryan Adams opened for them and he was really amazing but my friend and I had a bunch of guys who were jerks in front of us booing him off the stage so we told them to shut the F$&k up and they finally did. Keep diving into more Journey. You can’t go wrong with any of their songs

[@lab81harley]

Journey is my favorite band of all time, Steve Perry has the best voice in music!!! The 81 concert live in Houston is great to watch. So many great songs. (Why can’t this night go on forever.) (Faithfully.) (Still they ride.) I can list so many you should react to.

[@alexandredung]

His voice is the best instrument i have heard

[@deboneighr4201]

Steve is the best. Just the best.

[@Densy78]

"that is a living breathing angel" 👌🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@vincechampion3031]

You MUST check out Mother Father from the 1981 live in Houston concert

[@stellamorgan482]

I was blessed to be able to see Journey in concert 6 times in the 80's. Everytime they came near my hometown I was there!

[@lisaheathcock7924]

Hahaha in ‘82 I was 14… sighs and giggles… but even younger than that I bought a turntable from the neighbor across the street and the Journey Infinity album… I played that over and over and OVER!!! Great memories!!!! 🔥🔥🤘💜

[@suzanrhodes]

That's why he is known as "THE VOICE"

[@lorijohnston4311]

I was fortunate enough to have Journey be the first concert I went to. They were amazing and timeless. Steve's voice is indeed that of an angel and their music and lyrics never fail to give me a serious case of the feels.

[@stevengagner5901]

Try Reaction to Journey with Steve Perry They call Steve the Voice, Songs, Only the Young, Lights, Girl Can't Help it, Stone in Love,

[@timsparks4990]

Devin, No..you did your fans a big SERVICE by exposing them to this song! Now you know how myself and many others felt when we first heard this song when it came out in 1981, the year that I graduated high school. You are correct in the fact that we are blessed to have heard Steve Perry sing. Noone will ever match that man's talent on the ballads he sang. He knew exactly where to be soft or strong in every part of every song he ever recorded. That is truly a "GOD GIVEN" talent. No other way to describe it. Really enjoyed your reaction to this song!

[@tc5837]

Anything from this concert is greatness! The song Mother Father is incredible!

[@lafenatu]

Apff..I heard that song first that I can remember was around 1986 or so. I am 41 & remember when my father used to play Journey.

[@williamfisher8239]

For those of us truly blessed to have witnessed journey and Steve live, it was obvious we were blessed by greatness in the musicianship and put of this world vocal range and abilities if the one and only Steve Perry. Whatever Journey laid down in the studio per their recordings was taken to an entirely new level live. Steve is just hands down one of the best vocalists and all around talents beg ND and on the mic.

[@sallymcmanus9198]

You’ve won me over young man. If you’d like to see how much Steve’s live version compares the audio recording, you should take the time to see for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. The entire band is always spot on. The band, minus Steve’s vocals, still tours to packed arenas. Their singer does a good job mimicking Steve, but it’s not the same. The singer was found quite by accident from videos of performances that was found on KZbin, it’s an interesting story. I’ve enjoyed watching you react to the music from my life & there are many, many fantastic bands you still need to discover! Keep it up, I’m excited to see your reactions! 👍🏻☮️

[@michaelasay8587]

Well I saw them in 81...I was 17. Also played were the great Loverboy and Joan Jett.

[@UltraViolent21]

My dad left me when I was two years old. Everyday on the way to school she would turn on the Journey Greatest Hits album. That was one of the things that started my journey (no pun intended) into music 😢🤘Try Wheel In The Sky!

[@estills4768]

Please do "Faithfully" next!! The official video or the studio version. For this song, live is not better. And I really enjoy your Journey reactions, keep em coming ❤

[@judithbush939]

New JOURNEY FAN EVEN THOUGH I'M RETIRED. Steve Perry IS FANTASTIC SINGER. bY THE WAY, THEIR PIANIST WROTE THIS AND THEY WERE UNSURE ABOUR THEIR FANS REACTION.NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE FANS WENT CRAZY. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVR OSNGS i'VE EVER HEARD AND I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN. thanks' FOR NOT INTERRUPING THE FLOW OF THE SONG.bY THE WAY

[@talltulip]

So many great Journey songs, it's hard to narrow it down. Check out Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'. Or Lights. Or Only the Young. Or Send Her My Love.

[@tigerwilliams7723]

Anything from Journey's 1981 Houston concert is fire. "Mother, Father" is a vocal masterpiece...the notes Steve Perry hits are unbelievable, particularly at the end.

[@tonihagan6330]

I fell in love with it. That VOICE. Who wouldn't? 💕💕💕

[@65presleychick]

What a voice!!!

[@tomcat3769]

I heard that song twice live in concert with Steve Perry singing it

[@beths999]

There are so many great song’s you’re going to discover! I don’t think they have a bad one. One of my favorite songs by them is “I’ll be alright without you””. I think from 1982

[@JennyJohn50]

Great reaction Devin, I really love seeing you connect with some of the music I've grown up loving! Journey is for sure one of my all time favorite bands - their music just touches my soul. Really love seeing someone younger moved by them the same way. Peace & Blessings friend! ❤

[@hurricane7479]

There's a video on the YT somewhere where an audio engineer ran all of Steve's vocals from the Live In Houston concert thru AutoTune. There were only a handful of NOTES where Steve's voice wasn't pitch perfect and the program suggested adjustments, and even those were very minor, within the "fix it or let it go" range.

[@jakel974]

As much as you enjoyed that you have to do faithfully. It's even better.

[@deborahwilliamson2173]

Hi Devon. I have always loved your reactions and even more the positive messages you send out. One I messaged to my son-in-law. I have looked for your reactions to Dimash and I didn't see any. Check him out. First, do S.O.S.then Adagio, Hello and Your Love. After that just o for it. Keep blessing us.

[@draco4540]

steve perry put out a 2nd album in the 1990's and a 3rd album in 2018. (solo albums). his first solo album was in 1984. they all have good songs on them. i think, i was 19 years old when "open arms" came out.

[@patriciacooper4824]

You are missing out on live and please watch When You Love A Woman next

[@tonymonk1965]

I have always love this song right from the first day it came out.

[@algallego]

I see you discovered another great one, indeed! Be sure NOT to miss out on "Mother, Father... live in Houston 1981!"

[@brianmcdonald9435]

i have 2 Journey song that are must to hear my favorite Suzanne 86 from raised on a radio i'm surprised i didn't wear my tape out in the mid 90's lol and from 96 when you love a woman.

[@PaulyzPantry]

God bless you ❤️ Thank you for reacting to JRNYs videos. Check out “Stay Awhile” on that tour. Only the best

[@VeronicaJ1959]

Great reaction!!! ...Lovin,Touchin Squeezing is another great one.

[@garrettmackey2751]

You NEED to do Faithfully! You'll never hear such an amazing voice anywhere else on any other song.

[@Frostrazor]

Like I saw before brother Gib, ANYTHING from the live 81 Houston is heaven sent. Steve known as "The Voice" was just special. The only singer in rock worthy of company of Freddy Mercury. Specifically from 81 Live Houston: Mother - Father, Stone In Love, Send her My Love, By watching the live, you get to see them, but mostly come to appreciate the fact that this is them playing LIVE - no autotune, no post recording touch-ups or production. Back then to be this successful, you had to know how to perform live and sound this good. And few ever did live better than Journey in the early 80s My personal two favorite songs by Journey is "FAITHFULLY" (came out a couple years later). Faithfully is probably ranked by most Journey fans as their #1 song ever. It's one of the most popularly played and beloved power ballads of the 80s - written by keyboardist Jonathan Caine (who previously was part of The Babys) about him missing his wife while the band toured, and my other favorite song is "STILL THEY RIDE" which was on their first album with Perry. That song IMO showcases Steve in the most beautiful remarkable way - a song that is shamefully underplayed, under requested and not well known by casual Journey fans - but once you hear it, one cannot deny how marvelous Steve sounds in it.