FIRST TIME HEARING JOURNEY - I'LL BE ALRIGHT WITHOUT YOU [FIRST TIME REACTION]

[@ericvalero343]

Girl can't help it. You won't be disappointed.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

will be live tomorrow on the channel

[@gram5751]

Journey had a rehearsal space in an Oakland warehouse. They worked tirelessly to perfect their craft. They were cognizant of the fact that they should not release recordings that they couldn't duplicate live. They withstood the temptation to do crazy magic in the studio and instead relied on rehearsals and talent. Incredible talent 🙂

[@80srocker67]

Randy Jackson playing the bass guitar. He was one of the original judge’s on American Idol.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

So I heard lol

[@EdwardMYang]

My favorite Journey song. Makes my heart ache.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

wow ..nice

[@teresamcmeans566]

I was fortunate enough to see them back in November 1986, Birmingham, Alabama.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Wow

[@garytom1935]

Randy Jackson on bass, was MTV VJ, American Idol 👏🎸

[@laurielacomb4969]

Randy Jackson. He was picked by Steve to put some more blues sound in. And Steve is the BEST!

[@Redtop-qh8zo]

Loved your reaction‼️🔥❤️

[@lilpoohbear653]

Your reaction to Journey songs have been the best I have seen...you def get it!!! Thanks

[@deanward393]

Rock and roll for your money baby it don't get any better than this, one of the greatest lead singer of all time, the bass player in none other than randy Jackson.

[@dianesmallwood6182]

Neil is fantastic

[@jeremywhitworth7299]

Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain were both rocking those mullets

[@westreat771]

His name is Randy Jackson. He’s actually one of the original host from a American idol, and he’s also going to return as a bass player this year with journey

[@randallwong7196]

These are terrific harmonies.

[@jchess78]

Steve is the voice. No one is better than him

[@KathyNeuman-c2q]

Because they were THAT good.

[@michaeljones7922]

I was privileged to see Journey in the early 80's. The evolution ture and simply awesome. Neil on lead guitar went into history when Carlos Santana asked Neils Mom permission for him to tour with Santana at age 16. Neils guitar in this song is my fav riff of all time.

[@wendyhowe2178]

This is Raised on Radio era. 1986. Steve and the guys sound incredible. They will always be my favorite band. The bass guitar in this video is Randy Jackson from American Idol fame.Steve and Neal brothers to the end. They were magical together.

[@marikka9347]

Regarding Steve and Neal, while I fully support Steve needing to walk away, it must have been very hard for Neal to lose his 'partner in crime' onstage. Of course after you factor in the friendship loss. Most of the time Steve walks over to Neal he has this conspiratorial smirk and Neal always has a big smile. Otherwise Steve is usually pulling Neal into the center stage or drawing everyones attention to him. Almost every time Neal looks over at Steve he had this huge grin even when Steve was not looking. They did seem to have a bond and it also seemed like Steve was always trying to get Neal to interact more. Randy Jackson seemed to do the same. I do not know much about Neal beyond his guitar and songwriting skills, perhaps he is a bit shy and that is why he seems to stay in one place unless Steve pulls him out of it.

[@lindarumsey3109]

They were able to sound this good live, because they were just that good. No filters, just flat out talent! Unbelievable talent!!

[@michaela8706]

Randy Jackson on Bass would later be one of the regular judges on American Idol. By this time Steve took over creative control of Journey. He wanted to do a more R&B style record. The drummer Steve Smith who is more of a Jazz player and Roll Vallory the bassist were not cutting it. So they hired session players Jackson and drummer Mike Baird to play on this album and tour. They ended up bringing Smith and Vallory back for the 1996 album Trial By Fire. Thanks and God Bless.

[@randallwong7196]

I think it was someone else who did the drums for the album.

[@michaela8706]

@@randallwong7196 Yeah, I believe you are right. They just brought them for the tour. I believe the bass as well was shared duty on the album.

[@user-pj5fy4tb6t]

The bassist is Randy Jackson. You may know him from being a judge on America Idol for many years.

[@jorgebrahim1565]

Steve Perry the best Malé voice ever no doubt about

[@coralanne2464]

So many many more Steve Perry and Journey and Steve’s solo career. When you love a woman Why can’t this night go on forever

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

all those reactions are in dispute.hopefully today or tomorrow..it should be made public...you will see..just wait on it..thanks

[@carolinebizzell5974]

Phillip, back in the 60’s and 70’s, when these guys were learning their craft, every dance, every club, every event had live music in the Bay Area. I was in high school and we had a dance or event every weekend. So every school, every youth center, every club had a live band playing, and if the band stunk live, they didn’t go very far very quickly. We went expecting perfection and we got it. And we still love it!!❤

[@Journey1973]

OMG!! You have to listen to underrated songs like this: "Suzanne", "Message of Love", "Ask the Lonely"

[@johnbryant9088]

And the party's over

[@d.rayvenspencer]

Yes to all of those. Am I the only one who's going to suggest the title track of "Raised On Radio"? Because I am. And all of Departure. Get me some "Homemade Love"!!! I'll stop now. 😜

[@Jihavoh777]

Ask the Lonely is on their greatest hits album.. I wouldn’t call it underrated necessarily lol ..it’s prob halfway to its second diamond award lol

[@davids2117]

The Bass player is Randy Jackson.

[@carolinebizzell5974]

Practice practice practice

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

He's Randy Jackson, from 'American Idol'! He's one of Perry's friends!

[@nickpoulos4606]

The bass player is Randy Jackson he was a host on American Idol for years

[@anitarikard5941]

The black dude is Randy Jackson he was a judge on American idol

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Got it..thanks

[@laotzu00]

Randy Jackson, who is playing bass in this, is with the current lineup of the band right now. He is touring with them again.

[@Aquariusborngirl]

It’s Randy Jackson! From American Idol fame. ❤😊

[@margaretcampbell4275]

The bass player you were asking about is Randy Jackson. He has been in music for years and was a host on American Idol. Steve Perry is “The Voice”.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Nice ..

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-I wonder if youve heard him perform a song titled I Stand Alone. He's a little older, but he still hits it. Its a song that is being recorded on a soundtrack album. Full orvhestra. You won't be disappointed.

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

It's crazy to think, that this concert tour. Would be Steve's last concert with Journey. He was so toast, that he just couldn't do it anymore! He needed a break!! And from that break in 1987 until 1994, we got Steve's second solo album.......'For The Love Of Strange Medicine'

[@victorialw1]

FTLOSM was actually his 3rd solo album. Against the Wall was his second, but Sony wouldn't release it. They said they didn't think it would be accepted. Steve thought otherwise, so he tried to do it through the courts without success. Steve later took the songs and put them on other albums.

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

@@victorialw1 .... Yeah! Sadly, my understanding. Is that sony owns alot of great concert footage and won't release it as well! And also my understanding, is that Herbie Herbert, had his hand in it as well! Can you imagine all those great concerts!! That's just waiting for us Classic Journey fans to see!!!

[@Redtop-qh8zo]

Randy Jackson

[@garytom1935]

Steve Perry was Journey awesome cool song yay 🎤🎸🥁🤘😆🤘

[@TheDivayenta]

Steve has a very soulful voice- he loved Sam Cooke. You’re looking at The Dawg himself- producer and American idol judge- Randy Jackson!

[@saratroy9613]

I have always loved this song, and it seems like too few people react to it. I'm glad you did. :) This song has an r&b feel to it. One of Steve Perry's primary vocal inspirations was Sam Cooke. If you listen to Sam Cooke and the listen to Steve Perry, you can definitely hear the influence. Steve loved r&b vocalists and bought that to the rock element of Journey.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

I am glad I chose to react to it..like and subscribe to the channel of you like my reactions..thanks for the love

[@Jihavoh777]

Also don’t know if anyone else mentioned it but the guitar is Neal Schon’s own Schon guitar. It’s not a signature guitar. He actually started his own guitar company and designed the guitar. He also has signature models with Gibson and PRS.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Wow.

[@RonWMayfield]

Randy Jackson on bass.famous producer

[@Jihavoh777]

You know Neal Schon sings lead occasionally. He sang lead on People and Places with Journey and he has a lovely song called Softly on his first solo album Late Nite.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

I intend checking out his solo album..I hear its very good

[@Jihavoh777]

@@PhiliminizzyReacts I think Beyond The Thunder is his best, but it’s very mellow. I on U is a great album too. With Neal every album is unique. None of them really sound the same lol

[@coralanne2464]

That is Randy Jackson

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Wow ..that's him?

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

The 'randy Jackson'?

[@anitarikard5941]

Please don't forget about key board players the first one was Greg Rollie and Jonathan Cain and the did solo back up singing and they both have beautiful voice.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Nice

[@michaela8706]

Thank you so much for doing this. Brings back a lot of memories. I've got to see them live 4 times, including this tour, and believe me, they are the best live arena Rock Band ever. God Bless.

[@shariherman34]

Journey is always as good if not better live than in studio recordings. I have seen them live and I swear it's true. Some of their best songs are older, deeper cuts. Try "Sweet and Simple" or "Winds of March" or "Lay it Down".

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

I couldn't agree more

[@idalucero1260]

Philip, the guy you asked about in this video is Randy Jackson from American idol and session musician for Journey on Raised on Radio tour. Philip will you please react to: 1. Why Can't This Night Go on Forever (listen to the verse: tell me secrets that make you cry) 2. Still They Ride 3. Something to Hide 4. Wheel in The Sky (listen to Steve falsetto during Neal's guitar solo) These songs will all blow your mind, Steve's vocal range is out of this world amazing.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

already done two reactions from your list.. will be uploaded by tomorrow

[@Mary-cz8pf]

Another great song and reation. The bass player is Randy Jackson. He was only on this album. He's a great bass player. He was on American Idol. I don't know if he's still on it. Appreciate your Journey reactions. Suzanne is another great one and the song when I think of you was written about Steve's mom after she died. There's just so many great songs by Journey and Steve Perry

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

more coming Mary.. be on the look out ..i could release on later on tonight but feel like let what i have released today breath for a minute..what do you think

[@Mary-cz8pf]

@@PhiliminizzyReacts You've put out some great videos today

[@cden409]

Randy played on their Frontiers album ‘After the Fall’

[@Mary-cz8pf]

@@cden409 the only album he played on Raised on the Radio. Steve Perry wanted a different sound so he replaced Ross Valory, the original bass player and Steve Smith the drummer.

[@tperk]

Randy Jackson had some skills and confidence to get up on stage wielding a pink polka dot baas guitar

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

I agree

[@ottoskorzeny01]

Randy Jackson toured with them replacing Ross Valory for a short while

[@moonlightmile70s96]

randy jackson is the bassist

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

nice

[@Michelles222]

He ain't called "The Voice" for nothing my friend! That's Randy Jackson on bass brother.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Was he part of Journey?

[@charlenewebb5893]

Thats Clarence Clemons .He was also in Bruce Springsteen Band .Clarence has passed RIP

[@randallwong7196]

Jackson performs on the new album ( released last month ) but is not on tour ( physical problems for him ).

[@rickbias7645]

Randy Jackson american idol

[@dennisgayhart339]

You'll find that Journey will sound just as good live as they do in the studio, if not better.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

i couldn't agree more

[@pamelamiller3749]

Journey achieved their fame due to the one and ONLY Steve Perry. Cain and Schon didn’t really appreciate the magic that Steve brought to every song. He sent us to the moon 😍

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

Hopefully you will learn that Journey is one of the best live performing bands in Rock History. They sound better live than they do in the studio!... A tribute to just how great of a band they actually were with Steve "The Voice" Perry. 🙂

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

Can you react to Journey Why Can't This Night Go On Forever?! It is one of my favorites from this album Raised On Radio! Also When You Love a Woman.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

When you love a woman uploaded..and it's under dispute lol..was blocked

[@suevan50]

It's Randy Jackson

[@Gulf_Coast_Gal]

Randy Jackson(of The Jackson 5), on base.

[@williamfisher8239]

You should check out Somewhere there's Hope from his second solo recording For the alive if Strange Medicine.

[@starlightperkins330]

He's Randy Jackson

[@jeremywhitworth7299]

Neal Schon had to convince Perry to come back to Journey. Steve’s solo album Street Talk sold 2 million copies in the United States. Steve agreed, but he wanted bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith replaced. Neal didn’t hesitate to replace them. It had been 3 years since Journey had put out a new album. Frontiers had came out in 1983 and was a huge success. Separate Ways, Faithfully, After The Fall and Send Her My Love were all big hits. Raised On Radio was a little bit of a disappointment in sales compared to Frontiers. 1981’s Escape has sold 10 million copies in the United States which is certified Diamond. Frontiers sold 6 million copies and Raised On Radio sold 2 million copies. Steve left the business for awhile after the Raised On Radio Tour ended. Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain were basically on their own after Perry quit. Fortunately they formed Bad English with John Waite who was the lead singer of The Baby’s in the 70’s and a successful solo artist in the 80’s. Jonathan Cain played in The Baby’s before joining Journey. Their drummer was current Journey drummer Deen Castronovo. Their self titled album was released in 1989 and did sell a little over a million albums which is Platinum. Their song “When I See You Smile” spent 2 weeks at number one on Billboard Charts. It spent 6 weeks in the Top 10, 8 weeks in Top 20 and 15 weeks in the Top 40. Journey never had a number hit. That was something for Neal and Jonathan to be proud of.

[@cyradus]

Steve Perry sounds just like Sam Cooke. You can def. tell that Perry was heavily influenced by Cooke.

[@williamfisher8239]

After Steve's solo release, he really wanted to continue with his soul and R & B roots and some changes within the band for the sound he wanted to capture were made. Two being Michael Beard and Randy Jackson. Steve loves this feel and just recently paid tribute to Lamont Dozier in his passing as part of the amazing, legendary R&B writing team of Holland, Dozier and Dozier. Steve got to work with and record a song on his second solo record, Love for Strange Medicine but this is where his heart lies in the music of his childhood and R &B.

[@adrianaallegri1966]

Love your reactions. I was 12 when Infinity came out, bought that album with my baby sitting money 🤣 and was hooked. Incredible musicianship, no auto tune, and untouchable while SP was with them. Incomparable voice at every age and stage of his career. So much energy in all the live performances. If you'd like some deeper cuts from Journey and Steve Perry's solo work: Patiently (he did crazyyyy stuff vocally live with Patiently in 78/79) from the Infinity album, People and Places from the Departure album, Too Late from the Evolution album, Hopelessly in Love from the Captured album, Still They Ride from the Escape album, Only the Young from the Frontiers album, Happy to Give from the Raised on Radio album, Easy to Fall from the Trial by Fire album, Somewhere There's Hope and also One More Time from Perry's For the Love of Strange Medicine album, Strung Out from Perry's Street Talk album, Against the Wall from Perry's compilation Greatest Hits + 5, and Sun Shines Gray from Perry's Traces album .... the alternative/sketches version is very cool. 🎵🎸🔥

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Thank you..appreciated

[@teresamcmeans566]

Infinity was the first album I bought with my own money. I was 7 years old. The first time I heard “Wheel in the Sky,” I was hooked.

[@RustyHinge]

Thanks for doing all these Journey and Steve Perry songs. Keep them coming! Love your reactions. How about some harder songs - "Be Good To Yourself", "Separate Ways" (NOT the official video, please!), "Any Way You Want It", "Where Were You", "Line Of Fire", "Stone In Love", "Can't Tame The Lion", "Ask The Lonely", "Edge Of The Blade".

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

i will check all of them

[@Vee1music-lover]

Do ya recognize mr Randy Jackson on base?

[@cden409]

I think they are so great live and it seems the record recordings are not as exciting.

[@bella-xp7qd]

That's the time when you had to have talent, no computer or auto tune to make you sound good. No talent you didn't make it.

[@PhiliminizzyReacts]

Musicians actually sung very well back in the day..plus the instrumentals of their songs was nice

[@danpals7678]

Live is better

[@lisalynnmarie2448]

I do not, not, like Neil at all! After seeing a video from VH1 when Steve was talking about needing hip surgery and, if I remember correctly, his mom was also dying around that same time, Neil refused to wait a year. It was that moment, I automatically didn't like him at all, never really did anyway. It was all Steve! Neil is an okay guitarist, but he'll never be Eddie VanHalen, and he should remember that. He needs to check his ego at the back door.

[@brianpercival1829]

Intro NOISE sucks!

[@johnkirkman2849]

Randy Jackson from American Idol is who that bass player is.

[@jorgebrahim1565]

Steve Perry the best Malé voice ever no doubt about

[@dianesmallwood6182]

Randy Jackson