Open Arms (Journey vocal cover)

Well.... I guess I did okay but I wanted it to be better but I guess I didn't spend enough time listening and figuring out how to emulate Steve Perry better. Ah well. See below for my secret weapon: my friend, P.S. hehehhe
FYI, I sang this 7 semitones LOWER than the tune then pitched me up 7 so that I could sing it in MY range. That process causes some audio degradation but I make up for it with some multiband eq and stuff.

[@TruthSurge]

Geez, these views blew up suddenly and so I have so many comments, I can't reply to even 10% of them. So, a pinned THANK YOU to all my subs and viewers. Thanks for the nice comments and I hope to get to where I can make some more tunes. Just busy with some life things right now.

[@shawnbragg1]

Wow was not expecting u to sound that good..amazing voice bro

[@DeeNimmin]

TruthSurge You’ve got it man. 👊🏼 Been binge watching your videos since I found you.

[@samspappy1634]

Dude you are Awesome !!

[@riggerdave69]

Rock ON,Sir!,. What a breath of fresh air in a stagnant status quo

[@kevinomeara3047]

Rock on .

[@dianewillson3261]

Nicely done It's the song that made me marry my husband His cancer 40 years ago, given 3 days to live, 23 surgeries, still going

[@sryburn641]

Thank you so much for writing this. Much needed right now.

[@debbiebrueckner6919]

Congratulations to your husband!!!!!! What a great story!!! Wish you two the best!

[@snowwhite2709]

It was my hubby and my first song at our wedding.

[@chrishelms1967]

@@sryburn641 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chrishelms1967]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shakeyhead0079]

You don’t need to sound like Steve Perry. You just sound simply GREAT!

[@cageman9966]

You can sing in your own ways😍😍😍

[@angelinadigrazzia5401]

Deffinately has the heart of a singer!

[@johnkurilla3770]

Simply fantastic voice ! Stand proud.

[@veedubs76]

This song was so popular when my Dad passed away. I was only 5 when it happened. My mom was left to raise 4 kids on her own. She would bring us to a lake that had a playground and we’d go play while she’d set on the dock and reflect about how she was dealt a crappy card in life a the time. She’d have this song on her boombox and she’d listen to this song and would have tears streaming down. I don’t think she ever knew that I saw her cry. She had every right to. Fast forward almost 40 years now and she successfully raised 4 kids- who in turn have successful careers and made her a grandma of 5 kids. My mom never remarried but she had so much strength to raise us kids with a happy childhood even if our Dad was gone. Thank you for your beautiful rendition of this awesome ballad- you are so talented!

[@kimberlycastaneda3262]

God bless her

[@klodfreemaster7122]

Your story is a little bit my story too... 3 kids without father, my mom loved him all the rest of a life till her last day 48 years later. So... just to say to you i understand you a little bit, our life, our pain is our courage, our force...

[@GabrielMartinez-ns5ul]

Wow.... I'm very proud of you comming out with the past. I'm very touched by your story ,it hit me right in the 💕....... I believe your dad was there every step of the way spiritual ways. But that doesn't pay the bills , I know that. But looks like you came out just fine and thank god for your mom. So yes never forget the past cuz songs like this is what keeps us feeling humanly...... Tell your mom that ,I will member her and you and your father every time I hear this song... May god bless you and your mom.....

[@jodiurlacher145]

Vee W Wow, I am flooded with tears from reading this! I’m sure your mother is sooo proud of all of you!! Wishing you and your family, the absolute best 💞

[@veedubs76]

Jodi Urlacher awww thank you Jodi! My mom is a gem and I love her dearly!

[@diggingyorkcounty1060]

He may not be Steve Perry, but he was was worth listening to twice. Love this song!

[@IsaiahnElenafr]

Totally 👍

[@everardwhangapirita]

Loved it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jimmynicholson876]

At his age, he's better than Steve Perry!

[@jimyaekel7385]

Don't worry about emulating Steve Perry. You have a wonderful voice, we're happy to hear your version.

[@jaybee9716]

Are people really mixing "hear" and "here" up?

[@jimyaekel7385]

@@jaybee9716 Do people really not have anything better to do than criticize others for a typo?

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

True that.

[@arister3875]

I couldn't agree with you more. He has a voice all his own.

[@ronaldjtriumph5985]

The saying: Never Judge a book by it's cover" comes to mind ... well done Sir ... very moving indeed.

[@Elmyda-vc5ew]

Its nice to see someone on youtube with actual talent for singing!

[@logosrising4784]

Autotune?

[@delilahduckett7448]

Yes he is great. Try teddy swims

[@empathbooks1697]

Right

[@gulfbreeze76]

yea, because no one on you tube has any talent. what an ignorant statement.

[@vh8765]

My wife and I married at 16 and 17. Now 54 and 55 that is still our song. Wonderful rendition!

[@shaneraine8081]

This is absolutely astounding. You're great.

[@jerrydiller8245]

Couldn't you just see the faces of the judges on America's Got Talent. Excellent 👏👏👏👏👏🤟

[@usha777]

I have been a Perry fan for 40 yrs. I think you did a great job. Would lover to hear more Perry from you.

[@jdlizard5626]

Who can give this a thumbs down? This guy rocks at everything he does! Absolutely great job here TruthSurge !!!

[@keithburchett2952]

Oh yea and just thank santa ain't no young buck but his voice is as of a teenager lord preserve preserved his voice but you should sing some gospel songs like new christian music like casting crowns song who am I try it and song I can only imagine try those give God the glory for giving you the talent gift

[@canyoubelievethis220]

Pay them no mind, Jd. The ones who always give thumbs down are the ones who don't have any talent and wished they did. So they justify their anger by being jealous and giving a thumbs down. The jealousy kills them, bless their little pathetic hearts.

[@beardedbodger]

Awesome, my little boy thinks Santa has the voice of an angel ! #Santasings

[@vickie3020]

My favorite band of all time!... I literally named my daughter Journey when she was born..

[@xzaxeousx571]

Good days Vickie

[@journeejacobs9337]

My name is journee.

[@malaikiniz]

Omfg me too!! Daughter named journey because of the band!! Too funny!! Her bd 05/23/96

[@malaikiniz]

animal lifetime don’t smoke weed but I will take a hit if it helps u to get a life! Focus on ur own shit I’m sure u got plenty to clean up

[@Lazlord1]

Good choice!!

[@hectorvido]

This is a example for us all. Your setup is simple, or modest, even so the final quality and your voice is amazing!

[@barni42]

steve perry had a great emotional connection with the music, you are right there as well. loved it!

[@adamwithana8759]

Wouldnt wanna go up after this guy on karaoke night! Holy $&@!

[@johnnyray074]

lOl -no chitt man

[@olbnortex4942]

Facts

[@keiththurman1045]

Do a Michael Buble and the audience will quickly forget Santa Claus Perry

[@mresch8]

Hell, his beard would make me stand down...

[@PimpKilla789]

Facts bro

[@juliedelpozo6046]

I heard your voice and it touched my heart!!! And now I wanna go back to those glorious days!!!

[@shortysas36]

Oh my.. That could be my dad singing this to my mom!!!! BEAUTIFUL

[@41bstatus]

Incredible amazing!! You sing with soul!! You are very inspiring!! God bless you brother! 💪👍👍👍

[@diamonddave9035]

This is why I search cover songs there is a lot of unspoken talent out there . Very well done 👍

[@ericnava3962]

Amazing range. No need to make it sound identical to Steve Perry. Not many people can hit that range. I loved it.

[@mitchellheidtofficialchann308]

Lol, that's not his natural range. He uses auto tune and pitch shifting. Amazing how he left a like on your post complimenting him on something he can't actually do and didn't bother to mention that he cheats. He even says it at the beginning of the video. He's a very average singer using technology to seem exceptional.

[@ericnava3962]

Mitchell Heidt (Official Channel) I didn’t realize he was doing that.

[@nixhex1311]

@@mitchellheidtofficialchann308 he said at the beginning of the video that he's cheating

[@budmangt2]

@@mitchellheidtofficialchann308 I think also he's using Steve Perry's real voice somehow in with his own

[@jacklynmoody49]

Randomly, KZbin recommendations, didn’t let me down again.

[@kevinpowell7435]

Excellent! God has blessed you with an amazing voice!

[@zoranstary7229]

Man, you would win every "America's got talent" for sure!!!!

[@swaff666]

he would if they were actually looking for talent :P

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

@Wendy Shores Just said the same to my husband! Wish he would try it.

[@mitchellheidtofficialchann308]

Lol they don't allow auto tune and pitch shifting. Did you notice he said "I'm no Steve perry, plus I'm cheating"?

[@booo8503]

not even close, but nice try!

[@The1TheyCall2-Tone]

I do believe you've done this song proudly! That was fantastic

[@atomicsockbombs]

Started listening. Enjoyed your rendition. And then just closed my eyes and thought of how much I love my wife of thirty years. Thank you. Excellent job.

[@913upsnav]

That was AWESOME 👏! One of the hardest song to sing. Well done!

[@frankiegochicoa]

DAMN!!! Amazing! He's right, he's no Steve Perry but he has his own voice which is fantastic! Great cover!

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

He is better than Steve Perry

[@rhondapeace3957]

Check out his Scorpions cover. That blew my mind!

[@alanmartins6349]

@@mortgagefinancing5558 Get a grip

[@Burstify]

@@mortgagefinancing5558 naH

[@manuelper]

@@mortgagefinancing5558 Don't be stupid or maybe buy some hearing aids. He is very very good, but even he would tell you he's not better than Perry.

[@DDawg-wj3um]

I finally broke down and watched this video. WOW! Your doing us older crowd proud.

[@leilanisunsets1362]

I'm trying so hard not to cry because this dude sounds so much like Steve Perry better than lead singer of Journey ❤️ , Arnell. Wow I haven't been to a concert in 30 years but I would definitely fly to see his

[@Itdontmatter69]

Holy smokes. At first when he’s talking, such a deep voice. Then this 😳 amazing voice dude

[@christopherlynn4692]

I think you were excellent, this is not an easy song to sing, your pitch was spot on. Excellent job. Thank you for sharing this rendition and hope to hear more from you.

[@TruthSurge]

ty

[@midlifemenopausalmukbangs815]

Christopher Lynn He admitted in another comment he sung the song lower & used pitch shifting software to make him sound like he’s singing in a higher key. This is all digitized to make him sound this way!

[@christopherlynn4692]

@@midlifemenopausalmukbangs815 , Wow I did not know such technology existed. It makes the original artist that much better in my opinion because that was probably not available then.

[@TruthSurge]

@@midlifemenopausalmukbangs815 And let's see you make a vid of you singing. Hell, I'll wetransfer you all of the software. autotune, Reaper and let's see what you come up with!

[@TruthSurge]

@@midlifemenopausalmukbangs815 So, iow, if you cannot do it, then don't criticize it.

[@old-school3805]

I have loved Journey since I was a little kid and this was simply amazing!!!! Steve Perry would be proud

[@ecortesdelaf]

The vocal performance has a personal touch, with an honest delivery that highlights the nostalgia and vulnerability of the lyrics. Congratulations

[@EurocatGames]

The first time I heard Steve Perry sing this I got goosebumps and I did with this one as well. Outstanding voice!!!!

[@tensphreak]

Ol' Man River just took us through the rapids! Bravo !!

[@dwaynemccobb813]

Dude, you are the greatest undiscovered talent I have ever seen. I played semi pro since 1974, You are awesome. thanks

[@TruthSurge]

ty

[@execatty]

I agree.. His guitar skills are insane as well.. Why isn't this guy a superstar in a world full of mediocracy

[@curtk8130]

Looking at this guy u would never suspect he has such a beautiful voice. No offense wonderful job!!!!!!!!!

[@stevegage3914]

Reminds me of my junior high days. I’m roller skating a hundred mph around the rink. Loved Journey! Love this band and song. Truth is signing his ass off. Great. Thank you.

[@bonniejennings4400]

Absolutely amazing!!! Love from Texas ❤

[@anamariedoan5053]

This guy is an amazing singer!!

[@wotnix]

Excellent my friend. The emotion is spot on. Very impressive!!

[@ruffwater1]

Don't play yourself down, dude! Steve Perry is Steve Perry but you are YOU! Great job. Very soulful and honest. I love it!

[@brianmichaelbenjamin7318]

Beautiful job, man! I didn't expect you to be THAT good!!! Bravo

[@TruthSurge]

ty!

[@erinlisabutler7808]

I can't stop watching your videos! LOVE you!

[@gachaemily5398]

😲😲😲 what did I just watch!!! He's amazing!! He needs to go on agt!! He would blow their minds##

[@Whitezilla]

Don't know how I came across this but ....wow! Didn't expect those vocals. Good job sir.

[@wandaowenssampson7708]

My husband favorite song to me ... Love an miss u ... Rest In Peace Baby .... 7/28/67 -7/20/19

[@jimc3797]

Wanda Owens Sampson Sorry for your loss.

[@mtashunkab715]

Awww so sorry 😢😢😢

[@omarn1224]

R i p

[@Flamerider68]

So sorry for your loss.. my hubby and I love this song too

[@danieldkharz9543]

At least u still breath

[@yuuyuu1123]

Thank you for sharing Your voice and Way of singing I’m crying tears 😭 now Beautiful voice I’m japanese arigatou gozaimasu ‼️‼️

[@TruthSurge]

thanks for the nice compliment! Don't cry too long. hehehe

[@maryrosenbloommusic9965]

I sang this in the 80’s in an incredible cover band. It is not an easy sing. This touched my heart with the beauty, spirit and great talent you have sir.

[@joshua6200]

Nicely done! Youre not cheating, Steve has a voice, thats unreal...

[@jerseycasull4546]

WOW, your killing' me man,what an absolutely beautiful rendition of Open Arms and everything else iv'e heard from you

[@hayleysmith3092]

I subscribed after the first note. Hearing your voice makes me know there’s a God who truly gives gifts. Wow x

[@CHRISTINE162004]

Amen..

[@MotoMiles]

Haha i did the same beautiful voice.

[@shogunate2022]

Amen Hayley

[@wps626]

So this is what Santa does during the off-season!! Incredible voice!!

[@badsanta69]

he does a bunch of stuff

[@911Estyle]

🤣

[@mykehunt2430]

SANTA ROCKS! Lmao!!

[@awsomeassistantthebest1825]

That's hilarious that Didn't even come to my mind

[@johnjorgensen6882]

Santa got mad singing chops!

[@zap2wil]

Rock on! You did Steve Perry justice. Nice job!

[@RobertoCarrillokeytohealth]

Fantastic brilliant voice. You for sure have a very special young sounding voice.

[@kellyhiggins4234]

" WOW" , BRAVO - BEAUTIFUL- I EVEN SHARED TO STEVE PERRY IT IS HIS 70th Birthday today ! Blessings 🖤

[@TruthSurge]

ty!

[@vansliger4479]

Don’t worry about being Steve Perry, Steve Perry has a hard time being Steve Perry.

[@amyw4387]

Truth....

[@doncleveland1245]

Yeah, he can only do it for a minute before he gets flustered. Then, some girl talks to him. Then he leaves for 25 years, and comes back and pretends nothing happened.

[@danicajias87]

Hahaha thats true Steve cant sing anymore

[@sherryrutledge8792]

@@danicajias87 your not a very kind person are you!

[@Gma00001]

@@danicajias87 Laughable opinion

[@MrWeareone777]

Wow. I mean wow. And the passion in your voice OMG. Well done mate and a big hello from Australia 🇦🇺 Love Perry

[@ex-trucker7434]

WOW You are amazing!!! I would love to be playing drums behind your voice!! Loved it!

[@edwardsmith582]

Brought me back to my younger days Had a tear in my eye. Thanks for the courage to cover a Vocal icon so Well...

[@KingThorondor]

Bravo, bravo bravo!!!! My friend, you made cry. Thanks for your voice and your emotional charge, my friend!!! Keep going.

[@rogerbeutler5671]

Some people are good at covering a certain style of music, but sir, you don't seem to be limited by any. Continue to amaze me every time.

[@KidScoville]

Thank you for this cover!!! Great job!! Our generation will have the most rocking nursing homes in history!!!

[@carlduremdes3565]

Well done brother. Saw Journey twice in the 80’s and your version is damn good!!!

[@anniebland6450]

Speechless.. A beautiful and passionate voice that invokes so many special and most beloved memories

[@no-yn8qw]

Do you know how many bands that are out there who would want you as their front man....thousands and thousands! YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! KEEP SINGING! 🤘🏻✊🏻

[@jackiemorrison6024]

You did GREAT! STEVE PERRY IS my all time fav but you did a great job with his song.... keep going!

[@justiceseekersamerica6370]

Excellent job old-timer I'm an old-timer two and I still got it

[@thetemplar8695]

Amazing sound and rhythm! One of the hardest singers to cover! Amazingly done! God bless brother! 🙏

[@kaltrinakamberi696]

Wow sir you are amazing U deserve to be recignized world wide..such an amazing voice And nice personality U rock

[@ninabelleza6282]

These are all my favorite songs,thank you watching from Las Vegas

[@edinapalasik945]

OMG ........beautiful song, voice and performance 😀😀😀😀😀

[@weazlenjsgarage9062]

Those high notes gave me goosebumps. Very nice cover. Awesome. 👍🏻🔥

[@elainewalls1965]

Holy crap! What an awesome job! You are truly blessed with a beautiful voice.

[@TheConniek33]

Big fan of Steve Perry and this song in particular. You really nailed it. Thank you. Hope to hear more from you.

[@jeffpeak5429]

Great pipes, dude! Almost judged a book by its cover. You nailed it!

[@joywalker4918]

You should never judge anybody because of the way they look you have no idea who that person is and what they can do based on what they look like when you admitted that you almost judged him because of the way he looked well you did Judge him before you heard it and then changed your mind I'm really sorry but that is very shallow of you...

[@chadstrong2808]

If you are honest, we all have judged a book by its cover at one time or another. Let him give the guy his praise and leave it alone

[@joshburns4611]

@@joywalker4918 If you say you have never judged someone by the way they look vs. what you hoped to get then you're a damn liar.

[@chrismg1980]

@@joywalker4918 Just judge them by what kind of car they drive, right Joy? Lmao Most women are extremely judgmental, so this was funny to read

[@Haystack2024]

@@joywalker4918 he said ALMOST no need in scolding..... be blessed

[@Texasestring]

You blew me away...not expecting the range and the wind!...carried every note and phrase to the end. Absolutely , GREAT !

[@rodgerbarnett5826]

Always been one of my favorite songs sung by Steve. But you sir.....I don't know whether to shit or go blind. That was awesome.

[@jimiknowsbest5099]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@supertrooper7403]

Rodger Barnett well if you shit, make sure you’re on the can....go blind. Your pants will be clean and you can still listen to this dude killing it.

[@DanOne1513]

LOL.... 👍👍

[@76calidude]

Well..I'm shitting while watching this.....nothing much changed? Impressed with this 'ol boy singing

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

That was just beautifully done! What a great voice you have.

[@donnaamesmann3253]

You sir did one hell I'll f a great job, singing open arms. Horray for you!!!

[@ОльгаОвсянникова-т6х]

I've listened a hundred times and I'm ready to listen as much more. That's great

[@bobvincent4841]

Lying beside you... Three words in... and i got chills already. Wow.

[@leilanisunsets1362]

The song you will need to have someone that you love next to you because both of you will be crying and both of you will realize how much you have with each other I really love this song It makes you think what you really have in a relationship or if you're single what you miss.

[@rjb6327]

When I turned 60 I couldn't hold a note any more. Bless you son.

[@virginiamills2298]

WHERE IN THE WORLD HAVE YOU BEEN HIDING??? YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!! Thank you for sharing your talent and your voice! God Bless You

[@cherylp960]

WOW!!😮 JUST WOW!! Sorry but I'm at a loss for words! Completely & totally took me by surprise!! Beautifully done!!!

[@TruthSurge]

thx

[@saralara2935]

Keep on cheating! One of my all-time favorite songs! Fantastic work!

[@stevesmith92]

Off the "WOW" chart. Just blew right off,,,KABOOM,,,so very impressive.

[@JoseMartinez-zm8ur]

Brings tears to my eyes. Makes me believe Istill could acomplish me dreams. Amazing!

[@MelanieAmani]

YOU CAN!!!!

[@shotgunroofer2927]

Keep fighting my man!! We fail when we quit and stop believing.

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

Yes, we all can! Hard work and persistence!

[@marycurtis5148]

one of my favorite songs by journey. jeez sound as good as the original! I'd like to hear more from this guy

[@scottcupp8129]

No words can express the wonder that you bestow on us. I am a pianist, composer and vocalist and this is actually one of the songs that I do. You do it very amazingly.

[@colleendavis6752]

This is best song ever 💯! I love the old journey. Steve Perry can't be replaced. His voice is so beautiful ❤️

[@carolk5770]

What a great voice you have! Steve Perry is the greatest singer on earth to me. Keep on singing!!!!

[@LearningCurves123]

WOW. i love Steve Perry and you almost had him down pat!! to the T!! Keep on keepin on!

[@Hoganwantabe]

Everything I hear you do is outstanding! Keep it up!

[@risanch]

Wow!! Willie Nelson meets Journey type of sound. I love it. Very cool. Great job.

[@mrbva86]

Richard Sanchez my sentiments as well.

[@peacetoall1201]

That's what I was thinking too. ; )

[@안몬드]

Is the person in the video willie nelson?

[@halfpintrr]

안소연 No, but his voice is similar :)

[@Guitarmoq2k777]

Incredible voice!!! Congrats Bro!!! Greetings from Costa Rica!!!

[@lisaworkman4293]

What woman wouldn’t love you! Been married for almost 50 years and this made me cry!!! Keep singing your heart out!!!

[@calk7694]

Came to hear you tickle the mic with your beard, left impressed! 😂