First Time Hearing Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Live 1981 Houston) Reaction

[@cindyshawver9986]

We Journey fans don't call Steve Perry "The Voice" for nothing !!!......no auto tune, just Steve !!!

[@kevanaponte2160]

Music has been ruined by auto tune.

[@cindyshawver9986]

@@kevanaponte2160 yep, it sounds stupid and can;t work miracles and make a bad singer good anyway,.....no point !!

[@robertg7396]

Neal Schon is criminally underrated as one of the greatest guitarists to ever play! 🎸😎

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Absolutly.

[@billc.5861]

Word ! When your 16 and you have both Eric Clapton & Carlos Santana offering you a position in their band your definitely a talent.

[@aircap]

His melodic sensibility is like nobody else’s, you can tell it’s him playing

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Agreed🔥🔥

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

Steve Pery is "The Voice", but Neal is the heart and soul of the band.

[@kimmypooh5527]

This song has now hit 18-times platinum and is considered ‘The Biggest Song Of All Time!’ I was fortunate to see Journey in the 80’s, this video takes me back instantly.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i remember seeing you at that show .

[@lynnschook6124]

I saw them in the 80’s too when I was a senior in high school. Amazing.

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

This isn’t just a song it’s a rock ‘n’ roll anthem

[@barbarakitt5948]

Steve Perry’s voice it🔥🔥

[@lisak2079]

I was there, in Houston. Was late to my chemistry class in my Journey t-shirt and reeked of pot. What a memory.

[@maryannturton9830]

Totally worth it! 🎸🥁🎙🎶🤘😎😁We all know Chemisrty sucks!😆

[@brandonjones1349]

Noice! Jealous emoji...lol

[@t.j.4332]

what”s pot?

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i though that was you crying Steve Steve Steve

[@lokephoenix1039]

I was born too late for this but Journey were the first band I ever saw live and to this day it was the best moment I’ve had, 20 years ago

[@kenrichards4838]

Guitarist Neal Schon was playing guitar for the band “Santana” when he was 16. They had to sneak him into 18 over bars for performances. Dude is a beast.

[@maryannturton9830]

Cool facts!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Journey ....... rocked the 80s. That part with the guitar is iconic. 🎉 people think this music just " came back," no, it never left. Its hard to accept whats branded as " music" today when we had so many great musicians.

[@terryduncan31]

Absolutely!

[@maryannturton9830]

It never left!🎸🥁🎙🎶🤘

[@ConspiracySmurf]

Gen X raised Millennials on it and now Gen Z is "finding it"...

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Steve Perry is widely viewed as one of the best rock vocalists that’s ever lived! Journey is fantastic and tons of great songs!

[@robertg7396]

You have to do "Mother, Father" from this same concert. Steve's vocals on this song are insane!! 😲🎤

[@lll9416]

☝☝☝☝☝☝

[@norsetech9416]

Steve Perry and Neal Schon always get credit, and they should. But the drumming is amazing. The great Steve Smith!

[@SueK51]

Ross Valory on bass was no slouch, either.

[@msbolan]

Steve Perry's voice and Neal Schon's guitar are possibly THE most potent one-two punch in rock history. They played off each other perfectly.

[@RockinMamaT]

The Voice Steve Perry❤❤❤ Living Touching Sqeezing is a must from this show❤❤

[@shannontorrey]

This entire concert is epic

[@jamesellis701]

Now im gonna sing it now " just a small town girl, riding in a country world", thank you

[@fgilroy50]

Seriously has to be among the top, if not THE top, five best rock n roll live performances of ALL time. For real.

[@karenminyard517]

Steve Perry! What a voice!!!!!.....❤❤🎶🎶❤❤

[@mitzaz8812]

"Born and raised in South Detroit " is the original line, he threw in "Huston" that was where they were playing. He did that often to personalize the song for the crowd he was playing for. Never get tired of hearing his voice. ❤❤

[@andreasmith6528]

Steve "The Voice" Perry has more than just an awesome voice. He has musicality, which is not true of everyone. He can do all the vocal gymnastics, but he CHOOSES to only sing what fits the lyrics and the message of the song, I'm not opposed to vocal tricks as long as they make sense. SO MANY singers don't have this quality.

[@italiacassini337]

The best voice in the Industry... known as "The Voice"... Steve is amazing.

[@debbiewood13103]

Journey - Faithfully is my favorite! ❤‍🔥

[@dillodefense]

Welcome to Steve Perry and Journey. Steve is incredible. He sounded as good live as he did in the studeo.

[@newgrl]

This concert is such top tier Steve Perry. He's wearing my little sister's top and jeans so tight you can see everything god gave him, with his weird little mannerisms and his GREAT BIG voice. He is so awesome here. Love Journey. Nice reaction!

[@jardennis4nd]

I'm so grateful for having growing up in this era. This is when talent mattered and this is top talent, epic talent. How many people on this planet don't recognize this song? Not many.

[@writerwade9241]

No autotunes . . . Just talent.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Guitarist Neal Schon was playing with Santana at 15 years old!

[@EugeneBristol-fu8iy]

And it's amazing the way natural voice

[@cindyv1401]

THE VOICE ❣️❣️❣️ say no more

[@brandonjones1349]

Aye aye

[@reneleeper7296]

I saw Steve Perry and Journey live back in the 80s. They were just the best. All my friends know that if this song comes on, I will be singing loud and proud. Definitely a top 10 favorite for this old girl.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

wow that was you at that show ?

[@shadow1674]

Groovy glad you liked it do more journey they're awesome❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KellyP-o6f]

He's not called the voice for nothing 😊 for me, he and Whitney are my top male and female singers.

[@tinaortega8067]

Mother, Father from same concert is even better.

[@GregLakatosChradm]

They do this live night after night. It's amazing. God I love rock and rolll.

[@lindatrischler2927]

Makes me happy to see your generation appreciate my generations music.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

I adore Steve Perry's spectacular singing, just incredible!! Also ofcourse the rest of the band, just superb!!🥍🥍

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

It warms my heart watching all these Journey reactions. I was around 12 yrs old when this song came out. To this day, as I heard it all over the place, from tv commercials to professional games and college football. It just puts a smile on my face. Thank you for reacting to it. If you haven't, 'Mother Father' from this concert is pretty much a MUST!!!!! It's what us Classic Journey fans call a 'Masterpiece!!'. Every member of Journey was on top of their game during the song! And whatever Journey you've reacted to, I believe you just started!!

[@Christobanistan]

The guitarist was an astrophysicist previously. Put his career on hold to form Journey. Brilliant dude.

[@LordEagle]

Dude,,,,,can't wait until you find Jimi Hendrix. 💥💥💥👍😎

[@Christobanistan]

Greatest rock song ever written.

[@tmsongvids7463]

They are FANTASTIC live. Better than in the studio.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

I saw them in LA on the same tour. And my future wife was out there in the crowd! Perry's voice is still her FAVE. Thank you, Shon.

[@susanb2015]

I was 14 when this song was on the radio and all of the kids had Journey written on their school books. Great rock music in 81.

[@kimtalley4496]

They are 1 of the few bands where the live version is just as good as the studio version.

[@dshaak1]

One of the best concerts I went to while living in the Chicago suburbs. Journey actually played a charity softball game in my town of Crystal Lake. The band against disc jockeys from the The Loop radio station. No huge crowds, just a fun time with the local residents and fans. Those were the best times of my life! ♥ I miss true talent without auto tune!

[@Eurynomea]

I was at this concert. A senior in high school and attended too many concerts at The Summit. Journey Live was always one of the best experiences of my concert-going days.

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i thought i saw you where did you get the same shirt and tight pants like steve ?

[@rondickinson8741]

I just remember buying Journey albums every damn song is good every song every song they ever made is good they're better alive even

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Heard him, them live with my own ears. Steve never lost pitch, not one time. That’s a whole band of talent, not just a bunch of guys who can play.❤😎❤️ Same concert, Mother Father or any live version of Winds of March- unbelievable talent.❤️

[@Delet322]

Absolutely fantastic in concert. 5.50$ day of the show. There was no better time to be a kid going to concerts.

[@2RGGrannyJeff]

Shon, you seriously have to be one of the most sincere and authentic reactors on youtube. It's been fun watching your journey (no pun intended considering today's video, lol).

[@srincident]

Damn, Journey was awesome in their day.

[@jamesvananda6382]

You have become my favorite reactor. You always seem to nail the essence of the songs perfectly.

[@joancurrie6748]

When Jon Bon Jovi says you are 'The Voice', you ARE The Voice!

[@TerriPhillips-xs1oz]

Love the sound of "Big Red"! uh the piano lol. Had the pleasure to see Journey twice. The first concert started with this song and the second ended with it. Unfortunately this was after Steve Perry left the band. The energy from their shows is amazing!

[@arieloh1767]

Love when you react to music like this !!!

[@johnc1593]

Lotsa jams to hear with journey. Lights, wheel in the sky. Feeling that way

[@ericcarriker7602]

Great reaction... I was there, was my second concert. Bringing back memories...

[@secretstacker5097]

There is a comedy routine that Jimmy Fallan and Will Ferrell did to this song. It's called "Peter and his heckler". It's funny to watch.

[@sherylhenley1931]

Love your reactions to songs. You really show that you enjoy these great songs and singers, and the musicians. This song was inducted into the Library of Congress as a major cultural influence.

[@anitawright7169]

Journey is fire! They are so good. Love your reaction! ♥

[@CajunCooper89]

Funny. This was early 80’s. I was coming out of H. S. However, I was more in tuned to the 70’s music. Where the songwriting was the BEST the US has ever had. If you’re inclined. These songs were simple, varied, had smiles in them, and love, but also disillusion, following Vietnam. Musicians like Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Crosby Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, The Doors, The Monkeys, Buffalo Springfield, Todd Rundgren, Carole King, Frank & Gail Zappa, J. D. Souther, Cass Elliot, and others lived in Laurel Canyon and threw get togethers to feed off of each others music. An ICONIC time. Even if you don’t react to these, if you listen, you won’t regret it. #JacksonBrowne #DrMyEyes #TheseDays #ThePretender he wrote while in his TEENS!! Happy Listening!!

[@JoeCerny-ws9yg]

Saw Journey 3 times.....never let us down. They got even better with time ❤

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i thought that was 4 times you seen them ?

[@kb9tbq]

Favorite songs are Wheel in the Sky, When the lights go down, The way we use to be, :)

[@ConspiracySmurf]

"City lights", "Faithfully", "Open Arms" , "Seperate Ways" all by Journey

[@tomcat3769]

I see them twice in concert here in New Orleans and I was never disappointed

[@donnamccoy6308]

Seeing them in concert 6 times, EXTREMELY EXTRAORDINARY!!!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i thought it was 10 times ?

[@donnamccoy6308]

@@markvanderstelt8999 sorry, yes it was. Biggest group I saw in concert in the 80’s

[@roydownes2458]

"lovin', touchin'. squeezin' " and "city" are worth reactions.

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I saw this concert in Albuquerque NM in 1981! This was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. I love Journey and had all of their albums, cd's etc. Thank you Shon!

[@colinspears6298]

I saw them a few days later in Las Cruces...Loverboy opened haha. What a great show!

[@billc.5861]

Check out some of their early music. The first 7 albums had original keyboards/vocalist Gregg Rolie sharing lead vocals on a few songs with Steve Perry. Different focal styles, but very cool together

[@paulpenix8198]

Perry's vocals are awesome, but Neil, the guitar player, is probably one of the most underrated guitarists in rock,along with Alex Lifeson of Rush. The whole band slayed it, though.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

To me, the best rockband ever!! 😍😍 Please try "Mother, father" from the same live concert!! You will love it!

[@Flyboy_73]

Back when music was music and performed by musicians rather than “artists.” This is prime Steve Perry; one of the top vocalists from that era of rock. Another song, more lyrically, emotionally, and range complex, from the same album is called “Mother Father.” For the album version of the song he cut the vocals in a single take. No splices or edits. You should look that up for another reaction.

[@pamelamiller3749]

You really get the picture and story of this song perfectly! Enjoyed your reaction!

[@BurkleyBarthel-rp5pt]

When the lights go down in the city. Can't miss!👌

[@KarenMiller-s5p]

Such great music 🎶 and memories!! Music was so much better then ❤

[@stephenhuber1219]

This is the greatest song of all time

[@AlienCatTweets]

My favorite band! I've been collecting Journey Memorabilia for YEARS, including the holy grail for Steve Perry: an unplayed MINT condition "For The Love Of Strange Medicine" VINYL that I found in Holland.

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

No other voice like Steve Perry!!

[@lorijohnston4311]

The first concert I ever went to was Journey back in the 80s. Their talent cannot be overstated. One of the best concerts ever!

[@someoldatheist6712]

I was in the 8th grade when this song was released. I had the album on cassette tape.

[@shawnfate2656]

My favorite 4 live. This one, Wasp- Live in the Raw, Ozzy Tribute , Queensryche live in Tokyo 1984

[@catherineday951]

I love Journey and Steve Perry...my teen years were filled with them lol. If you want another fab live performance, look for Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora doing Living on a Prayer/Wanted, Dead or Alive, live and acoustic at the MTV Music awards. (So good, it's pretty much the reason MTV Unplugged was created)

[@melissagerrin]

I love seeing❤❤how much you enjoy what shaped my youth!

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Thanks for your reaction. Nice job. You're a little too young to know just how legendary these guys are, especially lead singer Steve Perry who is an actual LEGEND in rock history. Thanks again. They have many more songs that you would love. ❤

[@UberDurable]

Imagine being in that crowd!

[@mickeyhank]

I just watched all your Journey reactions and loved the heck out of them. You have the same enthusiasm for them as I did when I first heard them. If you'd like a few more Journey suggestions I would say, in no order: "Lights", "Wheel in the Sky" and "Send Her My Love". All excellent.

[@willfromyadkinville]

breaking news! they are good with the music thing!!!!!

[@suesee4855]

So glad you're going the live version. Much love ❤️ Sue

[@kirene5631]

Love your reaction Shon! This song gets me movin!

[@michellejackson6679]

Steve wasn't riding in a country world.. living in a lonely world ! And when he says .. Living right here in Houston.. that's when you know this is live.. he doesn't have the ear plug in.. this is just raw talent.. Steve Perry all the way.

[@leanneheadland2470]

Just think, they didn't have auto tune or pitch correction. It was pure talent. Steve Perry is phenomenal.

[@Irockthere4]

Most played song ever

[@romysan1]

Great song , great singing Carry on.

[@vickiroman189]

And they did sound just like this live 🙂

[@gino88]

A favorite live performance is The Who- A Quick One (While he’s away) at The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus. Also, Grand Funk Railroad-Inside looking out 1969. Add those to your list.

[@jeannineh9080]

Steve Perry is absolutely up there as legendary. He actually did some solo stuff too, the most well known probably being “Oh Sherry”. The video is full 80’s cheese 😂

[@patticrichton1135]

STEVE would say the name of whatever city he was performing in when he got to the line "Born and raised in (whatever city he's in for that concert) INSTEAD of "born and raised in SOUTH DETROIT" as it is in the studio recording. Of course when he WAS in Detroit, it would stay as it was written. NICE TOUCH to do on tour.

[@pegajense]

Check out Journey Mother Father Live in Houston the vocals are incredible!

[@cindymaddux3507]

You must listen to "Who's Crying Now" from this concert. Neal's guitar solo at the end will make you want a cigarette when it's over.

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Check out: U2 - Miss Sarajevo

[@patticampana9458]

Saw them 6 times when I was in college. Steve Perry "The Voice"

[@brandonjones1349]

Jealous emoji.. Lol

[@patticampana9458]

@brandonjones1349 wish you could've been there. Amazing 🙂✌️