Steve Perry - The Jim Brickman Interview "We're Still Here"

Steve Perry is one of the all time great voices in Rock n Roll. Etched forever upon our memories are the wails of Don't Stop Believin' and Separate Ways, along with the timeless melodies of Faithfully, Oh Sherrie, Foolish Heart and countless others. After a more than 20 year hiatus, Steve Perry fulfills a promise and finds a lost passion for music and songwriting culminating in the release of the stellar new album "Traces"
Steve joins Jim Brickman to talk about the break and the return, but don't call it a comeback.
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[@terrysomerlott6820]

Very happy to hear Steve is coming out with new songs!!! Steve Perry! Don't Stop Believin' in YOU! Always and Forever Terry ❤️ Hugs and Kisses ❤

[@marygraceramirez3807]

Imagine you two are singing together. Dream come true moment. My 2 favourite icon.❤ Jim Brickman and Steve Perry.

[@RayonaParis]

Your fans are still here. I love your music and pray that you will continue to do it.

[@van60594]

Could listen to his voice all day long.

[@rtc931]

These interviews, Steve is getting more and more comfortable and natural. And he's like here's my down to earth answer.

[@sannee63]

Yes and I am so glad of that!

[@diannesnider3466]

He's so gracious. I love his interviews.

[@temp8950]

So Humble ❤ in every way😊

[@MUTTAGREES]

why can't Steve accept that he is one of the great unique voices in the music business today, and that he is indeed a legend. Come on Steve.

[@angeleyes2071]

I think he does. But he doesn't flaunt it, he's humble, introspective❤🔥🤙=^..^=

[@anittab1]

i understand how he feels at my age almost 68 yrs old i tend to go into the past thinking about all the years when i was young all the way up until now.. about the smell of spring and summer.. i look at life differantly because when you get our age you wonder where time went . your young and now we are older.. and a i set out side or i will go back to where i went to grade school. or even music will take me back. thank you Steve for being here for us.. and bringing memories back to us.. we are still here for you and will always love you.

[@jeanieyelverton3718]

He is the best ever !❤❤

[@kellyannegarber8826]

"Steve is Still Here" You cannot keep an excellent vocalist/songwriter/performer down. So HAPPY to hear and see Steve Perry again. Thank you Kellie for helping Steve get back into music. It is in his soul to sing and we are so grateful you have come back to your fans. We love you!!

[@crazygram9777]

We love him❤

[@randyhill4549]

So, I was the 400th "like" on this. Steve Perry freakin' rocks. And so time marches on...

[@shawnfernau7683]

Excellent interview 👏. One of my favorites 🎉

[@user-fz6ws8pu4i]

Yes ,you are legendary ❤

[@donellefeltham]

This I think is Steve's little piece of heaven. He's definitely finding this is how it should be now . He's his own Boss and that's the way it should be, simply because he can sing what he wants , he can sing the songs that he likes and in general run his own life just as he wants too. That doesn't take away from his time with Jouney, it's just how much more comfortable he is in his own Skin.🎼♥️🇦🇺♥️🇺🇸

[@donnaburck4323]

I love his laughter! When he laughs, it makes me smile! That, and when he laughs. his beautiful eyes twinkle! Just gorgeous! I loved this interview!! He was just amazing! I was just awestruck listening to him speak! I just adore this man, and I have for over 41 years now! Okay, I'm done!

[@kimputerbaugh5932]

Bless you Steve for sharing yourself and your music with us.....❤️

[@jacquelynwhitehead5285]

Comeback!!! He’s never been forgotten! 30 years out the limelight and he put a new recording out and people went into a frenzy!! People might not like the album but they are so happy that he decided to step back into the music arena! I love everything and waiting for new music and maybe a stage show like what he did with the Eels.

[@brookesyfan8496]

I just love hearing Steve talk. He is such a humble and gracious man!!

[@marshabailey772]

And SMART.

[@AmWestColl]

Steve Perry is one of my HERO's.....in 1997 I discovered JOURNEY. His voice and performance was astounding.....He is still an absolute performer and vocalist....a real talent !!! I wish those days would return !

[@brendawilliams8061]

Love to hear him laugh. Looking forward to whatever is around the next corner, be it more new music, or possibly a few live shows. ♥️

[@rtc931]

Looks like we have to start a campaign to get Sade to do a duet. Then things will get very interesting.

[@perryfan49]

Well he finally released his Christmas album “The Season”! Great album! Happy 73rd Birthday Steve Perry 1/22/22

[@mattiehart8960]

STEVE PERRY, ENOUGH SAID

[@cindybrannen2479]

I love Steve Perry he is so honest and sweet and I'm so happy that he finally came out with Traces and I think that he is one of the greatest singers of all time

[@janicealexander4432]

I believe that he's still here mind body and soul. I'm a fan since I was 15 and loved them and love him now.🥰😍😘💋🦋💜

[@davidawilliams8603]

For a half second he did mention the solo album/project...that's good. A step in the right direction. Don't discount FOR THE LOVE OF STRANGE MEDICINE Steve. It was brilliant. Dr. P it is!

[@sannee63]

I agree with you Davida that is a step in the right direction.

[@cherylmartinkat6581]

Love Steve Perry voice and I love the traces album ❤️❤️

[@michellehall2715]

I admire and have been a long-time fan of Steve Perry, He's a very gifted/talented man. Comment on the remark, " come back", I say come back from what, he never left. His talent has always been there.

[@donnalazzaro3200]

Steve, you speak like you write. I'm feeling misty just listening to you. Beautiful. So good to hear your voice!! 😘

[@lilianahfarah5208]

Ammmoooo infinitamente você Steve Perry ❤

[@Sweet33Ga]

He is definitely legendary.

[@MissingDrew815]

He's got the best laugh! Always enjoy his interviews. 💜

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

This guy is so real, so down to earth. He'd make a great personal friend. Man, would I love to sing with him.

[@BeckeyBoydGooden]

I’d love to just be a friend and confidant!

[@BeckeyBoydGooden]

I’d love to just be a friend and confidant!

[@dawnlynette3729]

Passion, for music, for living, and for love. The man is on fire, we're all still here, oh happy day! I can't play Traces enough, best music in a very long time.

[@velvetangeldevangelist3929]

Yeah,he's still here & I'm still in love!! VELVET💋💘💗😍🥰

[@juggijones8322]

This is a Great interview, Steve is a Great Person.........so humble. And funny. And articulate! And then, and Then, and Then! lol

[@bobconway98]

Love Steve Perry and Love Jim Brickman. Two great people and performers!!

[@kellym.3251]

Great interview! Steve your so freakin’ amazing! I’m SO glad your back! We all are glad your back ❤️🖤❤️🖤

[@katelemieux5396]

Best interview I’ve heard with Mr. Perry! He’s the most genuine with Mr. Brickman! Love, love, love both of these legends!!

[@rtc931]

After hearing October in NY I really want Steve to do a whole Pavarotti and Friends type of album. Perry and Friends with Portuguese language and Orchestra. At 7:30 talking Pavarotti I know Steve is starting to think about this. If Aretha Franklin can fill in for Luciano and sing in Italian then Steve can do what I am thinking. It's an idea I've had since hearing Andrea do Sogno. Everyone pay attention. I'm betting that's where things are going. He can even do a back and forth vocally with his current voice and his young voice from the demo of his song for his Mom. This would be Grammy worthy and a tearjerker I'm sure!

[@Kingcire72x]

Naaaahh He truly is LEGENDARY

[@annvisser9003]

Such a wonderfully beautiful and honest interview between 2 great musicians!😍🎶💕 I have been a big fan of Journey and Steve Perry for years and came into contact with Jim's music through this interview!! Fantastic 🎶🎹♥️

[@vickyalderman7050]

It is 2023 now but still listen to him Hope he makes another album

[@NanaWildflowers]

Steve Perry, I love you.

[@BeckeyBoydGooden]

OG GOAT 🐐 singer of ALL TIME! Seriously Steve. Just realize you were/are just perfection! As a singer and a divine son and person!

[@nitahiltner8527]

I love to hear Steve laugh.

[@melissawesco1354]

It's the absolute best!!

[@anndj1118]

I can’t say it enough...what a wise man! I’m always impressed by his perspectives and ability to express his thoughts. I wish I witnessed the filming of his “We’re Still Here”, music video. 🥰❤️

[@dianejones3247]

Please Steve do another album,it would be great to get new music,I thought Traces was an incredible album and you put your whole heart into it,it has so much love and compassion in it,I love it.

[@sannee63]

Very interesting about how he explains about the difference with the way the younger generation interprets music and the difference today from his day and the passion. I love the camera on the hood of the car, that was a wonderful effect, It was more personal and I am tickled about him saying he had to watch not to run over someone, I love the humor. I agree on the word comeback, You are a new you and you are not the guy in the day, everyone evolves through the years of there life and experience different stages. Lol on the Alfalfa Fields Forever and love to listen to Steve laugh about that. A duet with Sade!!! OMG I love her, what a treat that would be!!! Very awesome interview! Thank you Steve Perry and Jim Brickman for getting Steve on your show.

[@loriwentz3724]

I love listening to Steve Perry's interviews cause he teaches us so much about music and tells us how he REALLY FEELS. And that is a very good thing cause WE get a "real personal" great interview from him!!!

[@paulalamore4154]

This is SO amazing ….wow…

[@pamelatrebotich8901]

Great interview, I would love to hear Steve doing a duet with Sade. I love her voice and her music. Thank you Jim for this interview.

[@lillianbradley6964]

I love Steve Perry.

[@gabbysojourner7086]

Thinking about the interviews with Steve over the years, he's always had great insights and a certain way how he describes the topic at hand. Sometimes it's like we're sitting at his feet listening to him talk about the deeper things about living and then he has that giggle and laugh that is so childlike :D Thank you Jim for bringing your musical background into play so we have more understanding of what musically enhanced talents experience behind-the-music. Steve seems to grow in expression with each new experience and shares it so personally with everyone who will listen and hear. Sade! What a masterful concept for Steve and Sade to sing together! Now I'm curious as to who else Steve would love to sing with! Thank you both for an enjoyable half hour and an enlightening one at that :) There are plenty of new songs weaving away in that musical mind of his.. living and experiencing does lead to creativity!

[@rtc931]

He said he wanted to do a Sade duet when he did an interview back in 1994. There was a link on this video, but it was deleted overnight.

[@gabbysojourner7086]

@@rtc931 You're right Richard. I had collected all of the interviews for my own perusal but many have been recently lost to the vapors! Too bad we've not been prescient enough to have made transcripts of each one. One of his FTLOSM interviews he did reference singing with Sade. But it still makes me curious as to who else he'd enjoy singing with :D

[@velvetangeldevangelist2722]

Not only is he a good conversation & articulate,well speaking but he's so passionate & honest with a great sense of humor! He even has a great voice when he laugh's & talk's! I sang for awhile and traveled and I have to be honest,the traveling,hotels are amonster! I tell people who tell me to sing again that they should be more respective and understanding of their favorite artist'/entertainers' as they sacrifice so much more than they could imagine! I know from experience! I would like to go another round now as I am more capable now that I've settled and I don't have any personal restraints emotional hang up's or relationship's! I am so thankful that Steve had the heart and courage,the pull and sincerety of his mom and the inspiration of his fan's to keep it going as long as he did and yet triumph over so many challenges long enough to give us the magic of the entertainer person that makes him our no. 1 person,entertainer and mentor of our want's and dream's my hero,STEVE R. PERRY"! I love you baby,thank's on behalf all your fan's(ESPECIALLY ME)! You are "the man,baby"!You make me feel like an natural woman"! You did well and you did right! Now,about the next album... not boasting I sing as well as many... if you ever need me on bkgrnd... I'm a master adliber! I love you,your girl... VELVET💖💋 PS. NO JOKE!!

[@gailsimmons5270]

I had the privilege of meeting Steve in 2019 at a private event and I love hearing his stories and his sense of humor is off the chain. I could listen to him speak all day every day. He is also a very beautiful, humble and generous person. When he talks to you he leans in and is totally engaged! It is still the best day ever!

[@tenaciousone4721]

I'm so jealous Gail! That is how I always hoped to meet him. He has been my crush for a long time. With both our ages I hope I get the chance.

[@allysontrionfo815]

Come back to what? My thoughts exactly. I hope he never saw what I've written on his page before, so glad you came back to us Steve but I meant that in a different way. No one can go back or come back to what they once were. Love you Steve....you are so awesome!!!

[@maggiemacleod2369]

Love him and his music

[@joanfisher1079]

Great Interview: Always enjoy hearing two musicians speak and share their similar experiences: Only Musicians truly know the language of the all encompassing business of Music and how that affects you both positively and negatively: The Pros/the Cons and the need for rejuvenation and inspiration outside such a tough business. No, your creativity and amazing musical gifts never truly end when you decide to live and breathe and take some time to smell the roses or to feel the cool breezes of those Alfalfa Fields vs. just record/perform/tour and do it all over again and again. Appreciate both your contributions Jim and Steve to my life via your incredible music. You leave an indelible mark on our lives as your music truly is timeless and beautiful. Live, Laugh, Love and Be Happy and go where the wind and the music, life takes you!

[@karenbrown2341]

Love to listen to interviews Steve has done. So articulate and easy to listen to.

[@rtc931]

For God sake Steve, Record another album quick.

[@krismcgill3203]

Good interview. Such a beautiful man is Mr Perry. Love some of his wise words about singing.

[@user-ke2ff4gz5j]

Love you Steve Perry ❤

[@tenaciousone4721]

Such an incredible human, I love listening to him talk about his voice as an instrument. Certainly my favorite.

[@jimbo91262]

I've always wished Steve would sing with kd lang...and Sade. Two of my all time fav female singers!

[@christysbutterfly1612]

I could listen to Steve talk all day ❤ I'd love to see him do a one night only of "Reflections" not something called a comeback. Something on AXIS OR MTV possibly a Pay per view? That way he could keep the studio audience small and comfortable, as stress free as he wants. Sing his music, talk about production and the process he undertakes. I'd love something like that! And Mr. Perry, thank you for honoring your promise and answering so many prayers for us fans! Never forget that we'll always be here! We love you!

[@ladydebora2191]

Awesome

[@k.b.8774]

It was interesting listening to Steve talk about referring to himself in the 3rd person in regards to performing. I’d never heard that before! Loved the entire interview.

[@laureenpimentel1128]

What a gem interview.Steve is so articulate smart funny and .passionate about this music. He looks happy and at peace. I would love to see a duet /ballad with Sarah McLachlan Shania Twain or Kd Lang . Forever fan ‘81💙🎶

[@patriciabloomer2777]

Interesting question about writing within your range and what can affect your voice. Sleeping, drinking water, allergies, etc. Never thought about that before.

[@rtc931]

His answer was similar on the Dan Rather interview. Nice to know he's human. LOL

[@markbadillo5145]

steve perry new album is so great , i love it,man...

[@rebeccagriggs3262]

You go steve, keep your passion alive, we all love your music-always have, we would love to get another album from you in the near future, love ya always steve

[@zachdzikansky5090]

Steve your amazing

[@cherylmartinkat6581]

Great interview

[@terrilleed8196]

January 22,1949 Happy Birthday Steve.....72. Whoo hooo!!

[@sharonmacknight]

Such a fun interview! Thanks for sharing.

[@Trisha.PurplePoetry]

💞💞💞💞💜💞💞💞💞 💞💜💞, I know in My First person, I Love your Humor Steve...I think both you guys are too much ,lol. And ,cant get enough of your Laugh . . . Once, again so much you offer & share with Us ... Your definitely exact on how the vocals, emotions,and elements, and also spicy food are so key to how well you'll deliver Expressions from within vocally, had a tuff lesson of that coming off of a head flu/ cold situation a few mnths back & just went off skirt to sing first time publicly with how I receive, and was'nt so hot,lololol, bt I did it.... And,acknowledging one of my Favs.Mr.Pavarotti ,Wow.... Good to know it's not just me seeing this in my own experiences with learning things about my voice as solo.When my Flonase is skipt , Florida Gives me a swift kick of grief,lol. And, Never Can You Go Back, Your Better Now , More Than Ever...And, you still reach Audiences across the board all ages... Timeless, A true Mark Of A Master Pheonix, now awake again... You were just in slumber that's all...We always,Evolve As Energy Is Always In Change Mode, (a lesson I had to face myself within these last 5 years )... And, Sade would be a very good mix vocally,I believe, she better not turn that opportunity dwn.. . And you know,, now there will be ppl trying to sing your songs once again.. .And, wanting you to Perform over and over, that should speak miles. As Always You Teach in all your Shares, ThankYou.... Much Love, Trisha/Purple Poetry 💞🐞💞

[@BeckeyBoydGooden]

OG; GOAT 🐐 singer of all time! Steve Perry!

[@sammom7336]

Awesome interview! Love you both and can't wait for the Brickman/Perry collaboration! 😘

[@doreenECHO]

The best Steve Perry interview love your work your Jim 💜D from Australia

[@rtc931]

Sorry for posting so much but I want to say again........ After hearing October in NY I really want Steve to do a whole Pavarotti and Friends type of album. Perry and Friends with Portuguese language and Orchestra. At 7:30 talking Pavarotti I know Steve is starting to think about this. If Aretha Franklin can fill in for Luciano and sing in Italian then Steve can do what I am thinking. It's an idea I've had since hearing Andrea do Sogno. Everyone pay attention. I'm betting that's where things are going. He can even do a back and forth vocally with his current voice and his young voice from the demo of his song for his Mom. This would be Grammy worthy and a tearjerker I'm sure!

[@josetteforde6817]

Viewing from Trinidad in the caribbean love this interview can wsit to hear uour first duet and many more to come hod bless u mr perry

[@robintorres3082]

One of the best interviews ever. Thanks Jim. It really is an eye opener to learn how this lifestyle can take a toll on someone. Something I never even thought about. I am very happy that Steve re-surfaced and found his passion for music again. He can still treat us with his hauntingly beautiful voice (without all the hectic touring) and I absolutely love his idea of a collaboration with Sade.

[@denisewilliamson4749]

Great interview with Steve Perry! He is so real, and down to earth. 👍

[@janebeatty9472]

Best interview EVER!!

[@gloriaterrazas570]

U r not grayhair u r just latte' (caffe latte), Mr Awesome Jim

[@maureenborges2422]

Love him 💘

[@VioletMidnightProductions]

Nice interview.

[@TamiG89]

Steve is brilliant!

[@rrsanta1394]

Great interview! Steve Perry is awesome! Thanks for sharing this moment with us, Jim Brickman! :)

[@gloriaterrazas570]

Oh! There was something wrong with the audio when Steve.But I enjoyed it..🗻

[@diannehaynes3018]

Great interview, both of them give us a different view on things that we as fans do not even think about.

[@rtc931]

What the hell is Sade doing these days? Someone please call her and tell her to get on this duet with SP. If that is the hold up then lets get on with it. LOL

[@KingdomJustice11]

Definitely not notorious. More like "I'm talking with the -- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious !!! -- Steve Perry." . . Insert oodles more👆 😁 Thanks Jim for your lovely authentic interview👍

[@pedrabruta8750]

Amo essa voz linda,maravilhosa do Steve perry. Cada música que ouço me apaixono mais. Steve,nunca mais pare de cantar.🙏♥️🤘🎸🇧🇷13/06/19

[@juliea4264]

Thank you for this interview!

[@cafe80sarigachu]

🌸😘🌸MAHAL KITA STEVE PERRY🌸😍🌸

[@marthar.guerracarrizales2315]

I just love his laughter!💗 Been a big fan since 1978. I was a high school sophomore back then.

[@bts.persona.purpled8946]

Please, Steve! Just a few small venues for us? And before I get slammed with comments of "Leave Steve alone!"....there is not a person out there that is not also hoping for him to do a few shows. Only the people who are a little OFF are screaming "Stop asking about a tour, Steve might go back into hiding and never sing again!" People have spent a small fortune on all the different editions of Traces and the merch and signed stuff, with the expectation of at least a few shows from Perry. And anyone who says they had no expectation of that is lying to us and themselves.

[@sospokemisery13]

I definitely would love a tour. The longer time goes, the more I think it won't happen though. I just wish he'd have said off the bat that he wasn't going to tour instead of giving us hope. Will always love him though and thankful for the new music, of course.

[@bts.persona.purpled8946]

​@The Copper Nation He should have said that right off the bat then. To give fans hope that he would tour, he kept quiet about it so he could cash in on all the different editions of Traces. Smart man....but he can only do that ONCE. If he does any new music, people will buy ONE LP or ONE CD. And certainly not a bunch of different editions of the same thing. A music artist has to connect with the fans and if Perry had no intention of doing that...he should have said so in August of 2018.

[@davidawilliams8603]

@The Copper Nation in THIS interview?!? Are you sure? I just listened to the whole thing 2x and didn't hear him say that. Can you direct me there, pretty please?

[@davidawilliams8603]

@The Copper Nation I didn't hear him say that in this interview. He said in past interviews that he NEVER knew what his voice would be like minute to minute but it didn't stop him.from touring. His health might be a limiting factor but nothing that would necessarily stop him.

[@bts.persona.purpled8946]

@@davidawilliams8603 I agree. He put up a personal Facebook page and on the side there is a button for "Tour Dates". He didn't have to add that on his personal Facebook page, he did it to make people think he WAS going to do some kind of tour. Why else would he put it there? And then, in his last "Guest DJ" role yesterday on KGB 101.5 he said that Baseball season is here, and "see ya at the games". He is not touring, period. Not cool to lead us on and I hope he made a lot of money scamming all of us into thinking he was doing some kind of tour so we would buy all his versions of Traces, and get the signed bundles. People were stoked and excited and spent a TON of money. My mom said she is selling all the stuff she bought, she doesn't want it anymore. She was so excited that Perry was making a comeback, but she doesn't want anything to do with it now. I have some that I bought and I don't want to sell it, but she does not even want to talk about Perry now.

[@bebeysmael1.]

NICE