This 80s CLASSIC ROCK Hit Was So AMAZING, Prince Was AFRAID He'd RIPPED It Off! | Professor Of Rock

Coming up some call it the greatest power ballad ever recorded.. Faithfully by Journey. It was one of the best songs of one of the best years in music history.. 1983. It was so universal and impactful that when Prince was writing his own power ballad Purple Rain, he was concerned that he may have subconsciously borrowed from it so he called the band to see what they thought… and even though the legendary guitarist Neal Schon and Super human lead singer Steve Perry figure prominently on this one, the song was actually written by the keyboardist Jonathan Cain from something real he was dealing with. Up next the keyboardist and guitarist of the rock hall of fame band give us the real story of a classic next on professor of rock .
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I’m excited to bring you another episode from our series Revelations- where featured artists go deep on their greatest songs. Today we have a very cool episode on what many consider to be the ballad of all power ballads..the #12 1983 hit by rock and roll hall of fame group the one and only Journey:
After world domination in 1981 and 1982 with their #1 album Escape, fans were looking for an encore. Journey had killed it with Escape with 3 top 10 hits including WHo’s Crying Now that went to #4, Dont’ Stop Believin’ that went to #9 and Open Arms that went #2. It was their most successful album until their Greatest Hits record in 88 but it was their peak studio album. They were so massive they even made a video game about the band and this was back when there were only a few video games on the market.
After a massive tour the band went back into the studio immediately and by february
of 1983 they had dropped their 8 studio album Frontiers… the album went all the way to #2 on the billboard album charts… remember this was one of the most competitive years ever with Michael Jackson Thriller dominating the top spot for most of the year…in fact Frontiers was at the runner up spot for 9 consecutive weeks just one behind Thriller. The album started off with the monstrous and anthemic Separate Ways Worlds Apart that peaked at #8. then Faithfully went to #12 and then Send her My Love and After the Fall both went to #23 respectively.
Four top 40 hits from one rock album which was virtually unheard of for most bands but not for Journey . It was also 6 times platinum with several classic rock staples beyond the singles including Chain Reaction and Edge of the blade…And the album might well have had even more hits! The album was finished and ready for pressing when, in a last-minute conference with Journey's A&R man Michael Dillbeck, two songs were ripped from the original lineup, which were "Ask the Lonely" and "Only the Young”. both of which would be hits. Only the Young of course went to the movie Vision Quest and would got to the top 10 and then Ask The Lonely was put on the soundtrack for Two of a Kind.

[@cheffggirl]

Steve Perry cannot be replaced

[@msbolan]

...often imitated, never duplicated.

[@trinaq]

I never thought that Journey and Prince would be connected, but this is a great ballad to tie them together.

[@NoPawn]

You know what? It actually makes sense when you think about it. Prince has always said one of his biggest inspirations was Carlos Santana and Neil Schon started in Santana's band.

[@rma6070]

When the sun came out, Journey has written so many great songs by then that this one was just okay to me. meh.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You know you’re a legend when even Prince is obsessed with your song.

[@Maltese612]

It blends perfectly, I know since I have a vid of both performances. It truly is amazing.

[@lobitome]

I don't believe they sound all that similar, but there are mashups here on KZbin that are just seamless.

[@MissingDrew815]

Steve Perry, my favorite singer, one of a kind and not able to be replicated. Steve puts the soul in everything he sings. As for Prince, he was so much more than Purple Rain, so multi talented, unreal guitar player and could play multiple instruments.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Two legends forever remembered.

[@johnhagan582]

Yes both were hugely successful but both were more like a chick band and singers . Didn't appeal to men the same way as did to females . But I'm sure you already knew that lol No disrespect intended just keeping it real

[@bradleywest4870]

Prince had it all. The dude could play anything. He had an ego, but he could back it up

[@jmwsr474]

@@johnhagan582 not true at all

[@kimee910]

So very well said MissingDrew for both artists. No one ever or will ever have Perry’s voice, and I always thought that Prince was a bit underrated as a complete performer!!!

[@Magnumaniac]

I said, as a 17-year old in 1983, that no-one should ever bother trying to write a power ballad again... because Faithfully could never be surpassed. Nearly 40 years later, my opinion hasn't changed on that :)

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

I certainly agree, but I also have to add that at a very close 2nd would have to be “The Search Is Over” by Survivor!!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You are not alone.

[@SteveMerlo]

Mine hasn’t either. Faithfully is lightning in a bottle!

[@angrosvenor2967]

I can't believe it only went to number 12. This should have been number 1. Shows how great music was back then.

[@TheKeymaster316]

After what’s happened to Neal and Jonathan recently, these interviews you’ve done with them are so important for the documentation of this incredible band. Thank you so much for preserving this musical history of ours!

[@LazyIRanch]

Seriously! There's a lot to love about The Professor, but the legacy he's creating of these back stories and history behind the music we love are his gift to music lovers for the ages. Especially these interviews with the actual creators of our favorite music! I grew up listening to Casey Kasem, and some friends and my brother made fun of me because they thought he was "lame". I loved Casey because he brought modern music history to life that I otherwise wouldn't have known. Also, like The Professor, Casey had an obvious true love of the music he talked about. We used to have game night at my brother's house, and a friend brought "Trivial Pursuit - Rock Edition". My brother was older, and had a rock band, and this was in the mid-1980s. He figured he would rule this game, but I won, easily. I'm not a musician, but I've loved music since before I could speak! Every event in my life has a song or two attached to it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love when he honors these legends.

[@blakefrei3015]

Yeah, total shame what's going on with Journey. All of the Escape members have been in a law suit against Schon. That tells us either Neal's the problem, or all the others are the problem. I only know that Neal has kept the band going, and I'm grateful.

[@craiggornik7081]

@@blakefrei3015 NS may or may not be the issue but the fact that he wasn't sure that Perry was a good addition in the way back might be a pretty good clue into his psyche. Geniuses have quirks, some are shoulder shrugs and some are poison. Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Sid Barret... Falco... George Micheals...?

[@raymondm4441]

Yep, Neal Schon is pretty much a tyrant.

[@roypowell2403]

As a person who has driven truck over the road for many years, I can tell you this song speaks to everyone who has to leave spouse and family to pursue their career. I have dedicated this song to my wife many times; it is OUR song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It can be really tough sometimes. Uprooting your family and friends to perform, tour…

[@SueKay-rq1lr]

Journey could not have accomplished success without Steve Perry. They may not admit it. 😮

[@SteveMerlo]

Faithfully is by far the greatest power ballad ever written! How this song never went #1 is a huge mystery to me

[@mknewlan67]

My biggest take and memories of Journey is while I absolutely love every ballad, they never recorded just a filler song. All the songs were outstanding.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They had some SCORCHERS.

[@lobitome]

Several albums were always listenable all the way through, with them back in the day.

[@Faltor895]

Back Talk?

[@txtamaman]

The 80's were just a magical time for growing up, and being alive... the music and movies were so killer...I miss those times desperately!

[@kathyjaissle6791]

One of my favorite songs by my all time favorite bands. Steve Perry’s voice…. my favorite. Nobody can come close. Perry, Schon and Cain made magic, but I’ll never understand how Steve Smith didn’t get more accolades! He’s an amazing drummer and just added so so so much to their songs. His beats really stood out. Also, I’ll NEVER understand how they didn’t have a number 1 hit!!!! Boggles my mind!

[@dannyj2571]

Steve's soaring vocals and Neal's amazing solo at the end of Faithfully is one of the greatest moments in Rock history. It makes my soul cry

[@toddlentner1708]

Journey with Steve Perry was unbelievable. Such a great band. Great writing, singing, and performing. I miss that Perry voice. So recognizable. Another great interview….Some of the best interviews on the web. Nice work, Professor.

[@flavellinator]

Faithfully got a lot of airplay and it wore on me, but the airtime it received was deservedly so. I was driving along the other night and it came on the radio- and it just put me in that road trip kind of zone... Timeless '80s classic for sure!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I never get tired of this masterpiece.

[@tenaciousone4721]

Favorite group for always. And Steve is the voice. Thank you Professor. Never been so glad to be a child of the 70's best music .

[@Rambam1776]

It's hard not to be that old person who says modern music sucks compared to when I was a kid when you bring up examples like this.

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

Dude, Look How Many Of Today's Youth Rock Out To This Becuz,As They THEMSELVES'Say, Today's Music Sucks!!!!Good Music Is TIMELESS!!!! MANY PRAYERSNLUV WWG1WGA 👼👼💝💝💃💃💯💯💝💝🌹🌹

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m in high school and agree with you!

[@jefferywise1906]

Just one of the best bands Ever! Anytime one of their songs comes on the radio it’s like a switch in my brain is flipped to listen mode. The songs before and the songs after were just background noise while driving. Journey is like blood flowing in your soul. Their music can be thrilling or soothing, but it’s always amazing.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And you immediately sing aloud!

[@kimee910]

Great comment Jeffrey!! Very well said Their music can be thrilling or soothing-great analogy!!!

[@ronbishop3289]

I don't do not think there could ever be another band like Journey...especially with Steve Perry. Journey are and was just incredibly special!

[@Island_Lady]

You can't go wrong talking about Journey 😀 I'd love to see an interview with Steve Perry talking about the 70's and 80's and the great things he remembers with the band. ❤️

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s gonna get Steve someday. I have hope.

[@504dymes]

That would be awesome! If the Professor Of Rock could interview Steve Perry. He would be the perfect interviewer. His knowledge and passion for this music would make the interview epic. His style approach to the interviews are well thought out and respectful.

[@seanswinton6242]

In high school "Faithfully" was special back then for me because many of my lady friends were Seniors while I was a sophomore and this song has connected us ever since. Spring and Summer of 1983 still brings back the best memories! We all get a bit misty when we see each other, always listen and reminisce!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such an amazing time.

[@pricey6177]

Faithfully is without a doubt my favorite song by Journey. The lyrics and vocal performance by Steve Perry are phenomenal.

[@himay333]

This was one of my sister's favorite songs. She played it repeatedly for weeks on end. I went from loving it to loathing it. I know every word of it and I'm terrible with lyrics. I love the song again, but it took a few years of not hearing it to get there.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s okay. It happens to me more often with today’s hits then it does with older songs.

[@anarex0929]

Good story. Mine was Tina Turner.

[@upinflames_01]

Journey had so many great songs that standed the test of time.....Faithfully, Open Arms, Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin', Any Way You Want It, Anytime/ Feeling That Way.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wheel in the Sky, Don’t Stop Believin’, Who’s Crying Now…

[@upinflames_01]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yes, those too!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@upinflames_01 It’s like, you name it! Can’t name ‘em all!

[@nageeb96]

this song is my one and only top spiritual experience by far and still gives me the chills to take me back to another place in time that was Magical happy full of love hope and inspiration to the rest of my days to be sure. but words fall short to the way it makes me feel. nothing better than dancing with a woman to it at any time or place baby.

[@dranet47]

I was in high school when this came out. Back then, kids were really clique-y - the Rockers, the Kickers, the Jocks, the Nerds, the Preps, etc. Journey was one of those bands that we ALL liked, no matter what group we were in. Even my mother, born in the Silent Generation during the Great Depression loved Faithfully.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My aunt who graduated high school in 1983 couldn’t help but sing along to Journey’s songs.

[@stephenhanft1226]

"Faithfully" is a great song. The 1980's was the decade of the great power ballads and no lead singer of any rock group sang them better than Steve Perry. As a solo artist, he would go on to sing 2 more great ballads with "Oh Sherrie" and "Foolish Heart".

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Foolish Heart, especially.

[@kinjunranger140]

One of the bands that shaped my adult life. Saw them my senior year in high school, 1980.

[@mikeraz8367]

Most reputable percussionists will agree that Steve Smith is one of the best drummers ever. I wish more non drummers would recognize that.

[@JourneyDrummer1972]

Tenure studying Konokol Drumming in India that opened his "Cramped Feel" of being a hampster tied to a pole in a room of wheels. Neal could play a massive kit, flawlessly, but it was always a mind struggle for him as he always second guessed his skill level. So he met with Steve and learned the methods of Fluid Motion and Rhythm/Fills that the instrument is capable of producing when under less tension, managing space more efficiently when creating pieces for Big Songs. 6 months later, Rush was cutting 2112..perhaps their most legendary display of their devotion to musicianship perfection. Steve's ability to manage his own very successful Jazz/Fusion Band Vital Information and Cut Big Rock Ballads woth Journey in the same week is IMO what puts him in the ICON category. Plus. He lives less than hour from me in Ashland Oregon, and Big Dawg Deeno's an hour North in Corvalis. Imagine that, 3 Drummers Who Shared The Stage With Journey all retired to Oregon.

[@vannaty7]

Prince was a class act and in return that was all he asked of his fellow musicians, which was please ask before you put one of my songs on your album. Alot of people got permission from the record company and not Prince, which caused a rift between him and other musicians. Both Faithfully and Purple Rain were in my opinion, some of the most amazing songs that were ever created. I do hear the similarities, but in the end they were definitely two different songs. Thanks Professor! Always a pleasure my friend ❤

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

I remember that at one point all muzic by Prince was removed from KZbin too. Or it was from all other unofficial channels. But I agree, Prince was one of the greatest.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a thing called inspiration.

[@vannaty7]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980Well said my friend! Inspiration indeed. Thanks for the comment. All my best 🙏♥️

[@vannaty7]

@@V8AmericanMuscleCar Hello V8! Prince was highly protective of his music and he didn't believe in "free" streaming sevices. However, after he passed away and his family gained control of his music, his music was released on KZbin and Spotify etc. He is by far my favorite musician and he will be forever missed. Thanks so much for your comment! It was greatly appreciated my friend 🙏♥️

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

@@vannaty7 hey you're welcome. Wish you all the best! Cheers!

[@davecarroll4163]

Faithfully is the ultimate power ballad. Nobody ever did or will ever do that sound better. Journey was running on all cylinders at that point. I still for the life of me can't understand why the decwas made to leave Only the Young and Ask the Lonely off of Frontiers. Great album and Faithfully is one of the all time best. Thanks again for another great video, Adam.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a perfect song.

[@MustangWriter]

This is why I love this channel; I learn so many things. For example: For 50 years I've been singing Hendrix's Purple Haze as 'Scuse me while I kiss this guy". Which made me feel rather uneasy. Prof of Rock's channel has freed me from being the Norm Crosby of rock lyrics. :P Just givin' ya the bidness Adam. Love ya brother. Happy Sunday.

[@bobdavis4848]

My ex-boss Sylvia gave me a calendar gift of misheard lyrics, a different one for each day of the year, and on the front was the Jimi Hendrix "Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy" lyric, the misheard of "...the sky.". So you are far from the only one who misheard it initially. Of course there is nothing wrong with guys kissing guys if it is consensual. I write that as someone who's not gay but two of my best friends are. Rock on, MustangWriter.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

Lol, that's freakin' hilarious! Almost sprayed my drink all over my living room!

[@GetRidOfCivilAssetForfeiture]

You give your age away by referencing Norm Crosby (as I do by know immediately knowing who he is). Thank you for bringing back great memories.

[@LazyIRanch]

Hey Mustang! You're not alone on the misheard lyrics, but you're a stand up guy for admitting it! My ex insisted that in Ac/Dc's song, "Dirty Deeds", that the lyrics were "Neckties, contracts, I VOTED!" No matter how many times I explained that the lyrics were not "I voted" but "High Voltage", he told me I was wrong. They even had an album in the 70s called "High Voltage". I pointed out that in that part of the song, he's listing different methods for offing someone, so "I voted" would make no sense. I gave up when he insisted I'm wrong. When I was a kid, the Credence Clearwater song, "Bad Moon Rising" scared me some. I thought he was saying, "Don't go out tonight! It's bound to take your life, there's a baboon on the right!". I had seen a NatGeo documentary about apes, and it featured baboons with huge fangs, ripping some poor animal to shreds. When I heard that song, I was thinking, "Yeah, I'm hip John. I'm not going anywhere near a baboon!"

[@vaskylark]

@@LazyIRanch LOL I'm sure I've screwed up lyrics too. Tom Sawyer by Rush comes to mind right off top of my head but wow, scuse me while I kiss this guy? LOLOLOL Some might say latent issues etc.. lol That one is just too funny and so is the baboon one you told LOL

[@worldofchando8463]

Journey is my favorite band and Steve Perry my favorite vocalist! High school years til now!

[@thejonathandoan]

I don’t care what anyone says, Journey is Rock and Roll HEAVEN. One of the biggest entities in the world of modern music. Very few can reach the pinnacle of music, let alone hang with the top players. Journey has done what scant few have done. So beautiful. Essential music.

[@savannahdockins7022]

Faithfully is the power ballad of the century.

[@FloridaManRacer]

I've heard of this story before from other sources. Prince was so worried he called and asked if they minded, they basically said it's a hit, release the song. Which was just awesome of them considering how many plagiarism claims there have been over the years and how big both Journey and Prince were at the time. Some called Journey's ballads too sappy but Neil Schon's guitar work just cuts right through that bs and let's you rock along to a love song. That's called TALENT. And no one in their right mind will ever criticize Steve Perry's vocals.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I just love Journey’s music. It’s very strong and hits me in the feels.

[@stuartmoore6310]

Journey's first three albums without Steve Perry were much better in my opinion. I don't care for him. Not saying he's not talented and not great at what he does but I don't like Journey with Steve perry.

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

One of the best rock ballads ever! Love it!

[@johnytwotimes4072]

My Dad loved Journey I will click on any Journey/Steve Perry video ❤️.....faithfully

[@VengerDFW]

Faithfully... so much virginity lost in the 80's thanks to this tune...

[@robertneblett4477]

Love Journey. In ‘81 we would listen to Journey Escape and AC/DC Back in black over and over on our record player. And Purple Rain (later of course) I saw at the theater and then stayed in the theater and watched it again. It’s also the only album where I bought the vinyl, then the cassette, then the CD, then the digital download for my Gen1 iPod, then digital download on my Apple Music. Obviously, it’s my all time favorite.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Don’t blame you there! Escape is such an incredible album.

[@michaelgadbois3187]

The verse ( we all need the clowns to make us smile ) is so powerful and relevant today as it was in 1983.

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

So cool. I wasn’t born till 82. But growing up listening to my older brothers albums, Journey became one of my favorite bands.

[@garymartin1040]

WOW Neal giving respect to B.B King and getting respect back

[@laurielacomb2765]

FAITHFULLY will always be #1 to me. Journey will never be what they were when Steve Perry led them. They were young men at the peak of their lives and creativity.

[@shannonpincombe8485]

'Only the Young' and 'Ask the Lonely' are two of my favourite Journey tracks! Imagine 'Escape' with those two songs on it...? It would've been an unstoppable force and I reckon Thriller wouldn't have kept the No1 spot for as long as it did. I'm not surprised Journeys Greatest Hits album was so successful. In fact, I have listened to it so often that whenever I'm listening to any of their other albums that when a song ends I automatically hear the opening to next song as it appears in the order of the Greatest Hits BEFORE the actual track on the album begins. My brain is hardwired now.

[@beyourself2444]

You're doing such a great job Adam. I'm a younger Gen Xer (you're probably 1 - 2 years older than me) and these were my primary school jams. I watched a America's Top 10 every week religiously and being from the Caribbean, I also was a lovers rock, raggae, calypso, rap and dancehall head. I can't remember a time when music wasn't a part of my life. I still love Journey and Prince.

[@OctoberGeek]

I remember hearing Journey when I was a kid in the 80s, but recently, now almost 50, I've been going back and 'rediscovering" them, gorging on as much Journey as I can starting with their very first album before Steve joined. I absolutely love them, and I've been listening to a curated playlist repeatedly for weeks now. The only thing is... as far as I am concerned, the best Journey is Journey with Steve Perry. I can't bring myself to listen to any of the new stuff.

[@billwotruba9432]

Faithfully and The Flame (Cheap Trick) are the best of power ballad vocal performance. The sustained notes are beautiful and packed with emotion.

[@brianpercival1829]

All the little things that have to happen to bring Journey together, or any band. What if John Bonham said noway to Jimmy? What if Steve Perry who actually quit music altogeher passed on a meeting with Herbie Herbert? It all came together with Johnathon Cain joining. Bars and night clubs was not big enough and they became Americas first arena band and all concerts were sell outs. 12 months on the road, 6 weeks recording, back on the road with another platinum album. Burnout was inevitable. They gave us music that stands the testt of time and each generation discovers what this music is. Back touring again with a fantastic voice of Arnel Pineda. Journey has new life again. Thanks Arnel.

[@thewife6466]

What a band. Actually never really got into them until Faithfully came out. When I started to listen to them realized a lot of the songs I loved where from them. Really loved oh Sherri by Steve. Since that was my name. And was personal to what I was going through. They were so good together. I think the music they made TOGETHER was magic. I try not to look at the fighting now between them and really not interested in anything new they’ve done. It’s not the same. You can’t go back. Glory days right. Sometimes you gotta let the past be the past. I’m impressed that Steve keeps his opinions out of the public, that’s a true gentleman. I’ll just put on my old records and listen to them. Memories for sure.

[@davidwaVR]

Love your show it is so nostalgic it feels like I'm 13 watching MTV again but somehow you keep more than just a Nostalgia you make it real and the passion is bleeding through every video I watch. I enjoy how much you love music because I don't disagree. With the passion you carry each episode.

[@laramiefj40]

The last time I was this “early” I was 14 years old!! Hahahahaha! LOVE your channel!

[@RustyHinge]

I would love to see you interview Richard Marx (a big Steve Perry / Journey fan) about his "Faithfully"-esque song "Right Here Waiting For You". This song has massive influence.

[@champs998]

Faithfully is still my all-time favorite song.

[@guild32]

My first concert was seeing Bryan Adams open for Journey on their Frontiers tour. So many great songs and I'm so glad I got to see them in their peak. My friend went with me and his favorite song was Seperate Ways. My favorite was Chain Reaction. The first song they played was Chain Reaction and the last was Seperate Ways.

[@angelap32]

STEVE PERRY IS THE BEST!!! 2ND BEST IS DEEN CASTRONOVO is really unbelievable when he sings and he plays drums at the same time he's probably the best that ever did both❤❤

[@mowm88]

Only the Young is about my fave Journey tune. Great stuff. As for Prince-that Was a good thing he did. Usually they take it and run.

[@TheMyfastestrobot]

Prince was inspired by a great band, not surprised. Great job professor 🤘

[@markhaseley3304]

I love how positive all these interactions were by the artists. helps me have confidence in at least a part of humanity.

[@adolfsson2705]

Wow this song still chill me to the bone! Magnificent riff in a power ballad the vocal as always nobody did abd does what Perry made.. period! Schon abd perry each one at the top on their categories

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Absolutely.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

"Who's Crying Now" is my favorite Journey jam! So emotional!

[@RyuHayabusa06]

Great interview! Faithfully is perhaps my favorite Journey song ever. If I had the chance to meet Neal, Steve and Jonathan I'd want to thank them for the joy they've brought me with their music. Still my favorite band of all time.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My favorite song by them would be Chain Reaction, but I agree!

[@-.Steven]

I remember seeing Journey in the Salt Palace 1986, The Outfield was the opening band, and they were Phenomenal!! Journey came out and they were Phenomenal to the Extreme Maximum Overdrive, I mean I was in Rock N Roll Heaven, they were so great! When they left the stage, we cheered for more, and Journey obliged. On either their first or second encore they played Faithfully, and it was only at that point that I realized that they hadn't played it yet. Their concert was so phenomenal, the music so pure, so captivating, so enthralling, that I'd forgotten that the song Faithfully had not been played yet. I agree with the professor, Faithfully and Don't Stop Believing, they're my two favorite Journey songs. There's not a man on spaceship planet earth that loves his woman that doesn't wish he'd written Faithfully for his wife, or even a song only half a great. True! Three chords and the Truth! Bty, I'll be seeing Journey this July at the Stadium of Fire, my 3rd time to see this, the greatest band ever!

[@areneesouder]

Professor, you are my Go-to guy when it comes to the stories behind music I love. I rarely listen to anyone else on YT, about such matters. I really appreciate how you do it all! Thank you so very much for everything! Much love 👍💜🌟😎

[@billyboonevideos]

Journey’s hit Who’s crying now, to me was the quintessential 1980’s song. It was slow with lots of guitars and keyboards. It typified for me the sound all music needed to have. That mystery goes a long way. I saw journey play a few years ago with the new singer. He hit all the notes faithfully. I still miss the creator, singer Joe Perry.

[@cjgia4898]

Joe Perry?

[@fivestring65ify]

I was learning to play bass when this dropped. The bass line in this song is what drives it. And his name is Steve Perry. Joe is the lead guitarist for Aerosmith.

[@ethanreed8400]

@@cjgia4898 not just a great guitar player I guess

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a perfect slow dance number.

[@frommatorav1]

@@cjgia4898 isn't he with Aerosmith?

[@cjpew]

As always, love anything Journey ❤

[@joeymorvant161]

Love Journey and Prince(and his various bands), and I remember the original video from 6 months ago. Now, I'm even happier that I saw it, because I had no idea it'd been taken down.

[@JNo-sk5mz]

I love the focus on the creation of the music and the band members input, obviously it was "the voice" that sold it, but there was always a phenomenal underlying structure of music under all of their hits

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Neal and Jonathan were incredible, INCREDIBLE players and gave these songs their magic.

[@ellenjones4523]

There was "magic" between SP & Neal and the writing between SP NS JC was gold but also SS was the king for his playing . Love when u cover SP&JOURNEY so thank you for another great story.

[@markparker5788]

I was hooked on Journey from when I bought an 8-track of Infinity from my friend Paul who I worked with at Mickey D's. It was my first 8-track. The second was Toto's debut release.

[@barrysmith8920]

Professor, The fact you featured and interviewed Gary Numan, who’s still strong touring and writing career features many songs more anthemic and iconic than his only American hit “Cars”, I immediately subscribed and now anticipate every one of your posts...

[@MusicOrLoseItTV]

So many great love songs by Journey

[@Daniel-ur3mw]

I remember begging my mom to go to a local Woolworths store ( New Hartford NY... Sangertonwn Square mall ) because friends from school said they had the Journey Escape video game for the Atari 2600.. and playing it relentlessly for weeks if not months while my older brother let me use his Walkman to listen to the cassette on. MAGICAL times

[@graysonbr]

Love the Columbia comment made there, I remember catching vlog before it got taken down. Great song....Schon guitar simply sounds magnificent with the blend of Perry's voice! Cain's music writing was very good too Hopefully they can set their egos aside and get this CC situation worked out before it affects them on tour.

[@caitlincalloway4948]

My absolute favorite song of all time ♥️♥️♥️

[@CollinZaffke]

Just shows how important respect is. Just a simple phone call to say, hey, is this ok? Avoids so much trouble.

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

😇 May God Bless You Always, Professor Adam! 😇

[@scottburton9701]

"Faithfully" is one song I never get tired of-It's a certifiable classic to say the least!

[@fadeblac5633]

I absolutely love the Group and that Song. The 80's music saved my life!!

[@ethanreed8400]

Only the Young has an interesting story as well being it was first done by Scandal after it was given to them by Journey.

[@williambenner701]

Way to go Adam! Releasing another great segment on the king of Power Ballads bands! So much insite on this one!

[@davidfountain4229]

Now that these guys are in their twilight light years, I hope they can set aside their differences so they will be remembered more for the great music and the great musicians they are rather than a dysfunctional rock band. They’re too good to be known for the last.

[@ryanjones4150]

The first day that Frontiers came out, I took the Antelope bus all the way across town to the awesome Tempo Records in Newhall CA to buy it on cassette. I wore it out playing it so much. I saw them on that tour, with Bryan Adams opening at The Fabulous Forum in L.A. . Those were the days.

[@darktoadone5068]

I saw the Escape and Frontiers tour, both were massive but Frontiers just did it for me, it was very high energy, lots of pyro, very loud and I didn't see anyone sit down the whole show. The place was just going crazy. Bryan Adams did a super job opening for them, that's when he had Cuts like a Knife out and that was a huge record also that year and he got the crowd pumped up for sure, by the time he finished the crowd was going crazy and knowing that Journey was next they got even louder, then when the lights went out the place just exploded in screams and yells. That had to be one of the loudest shows I ever attended, my ears ringed for a while after that show and to this day I still talk about it. I'm so grateful that I got to see them when they were on fire all over the planet back then. I'm just disappointed the way things have turned out for the former members and current ones, so much drama going on.

[@user-gt8me2jv5q]

Whatever happens to us, whatever the future holds, as long as we have Steve Perry we'll survive.

[@wendypicou8503]

You know, I’m not really even into details about any music or band, BUT, I find your videos so freaking interesting that I’m hooked! The music you cover is from my generation and even tho I was never particularly interested in knowing details then, I guess I do now because of you! Thanks! 🤘🏼😎🎸

[@aaronrogers1971]

This song was the very first song I "tried" recording to cassette, but did it with a microphone held up to the mono speaker of my Sanyo portable AM/FM radio with cassette recorder that I had just received for my 12th birthday (I only had an AM clock radio older than myself prior to that, listening to the world famous KFRC 610 and KNBR 680 in SF)). Found out after recording that I could "dub" right from the radio to the tape. This is super nostalgic for me as I remember the quality of my recording being gawd awful and I have a fully odd personal history with the band. 😳. In 1998, I was driving taxi here in Reno and had Ross Valery hop into the passenger seat next to me at the airport. Cut to 2010, I was working the truck dock as a stagehand and got to run the spotlight for Ross (and also the late Glenn Frey at the same show). Thank you for this one.💙

[@rainsilversplash4376]

I always thought that, while it was about touring musicians, it perfectly describes a truck driver's life. This song was the story of MY life! My favorite Journey song.. EVER!

[@rickrickard2788]

When we moved back to CA. from CO., not long after I entered HS, I was devastated. I LOVE the mountains. When we came across the bridge into Oakland, I literally became depressed, I thought it was so ugly, compared to the Rocky Mountains. After a year or two, I found my way all the way into SF. Not much changed w/my opinion- but SF was better than Oakland, imo. I'd always been a SF 49er & Giants fan, because we didn't have a baseball team in CO. way back when. And the Broncos? Well, we all loved Floyd Little, and we TRIED to get the Broncos going, but it took some time before the who "AFL" thing wore off, and people accepted them into the NFL. But back to SF. I discovered the joy of seafood in SF, a pretty damn good place to learn about it. And SF Clam Chowder, in a Sourdough bowl? Heaven. Needless to say, it began to grow on me back then. Especially Candlestick Park. So many memories. But listening to Neal Schon talk about the clubs there? It's kinda like my first trip to New Orleans, and finding every pub, every nook & cranny, filled with musicians & vocalists, to literally blow your mind, and keep you going for days after. I gush about Journey all the time here, but they're just that damn good, and their songs are completely stamped, with each of their DNA. I think that's what's really missing in music today. I mean, I'm sorry? But I really don't need to hear F-bombs, and every other cuss word known to those of us who've been in the military & out, in songs I'm trying to enjoy. Once in a Blue Moon? IF the situation is exactly right for it, it's KEPT a rare thing, and then ONLY done, when out live, in concert? I can deal with that I guess. I'd still rather not hear that.. I want to hear Journey, REO, Boston, and all the other wonderful bands I grew up with, have covered, etc., that NEVER did such a thing. What, musicians of today, you don't think THEY could have added a s**t load of their OWN? NOT a new idea. NOT "cutting edge". Lazy & Boorish, imo. ANYONE can do that. Done it myself, ONCE, then took it out, because it was moronic. Seriously, you have KIDS that want to come see your shows, listen to your records. Why are you violating kids, just so you can pretend to be a "Rebel"? Being a Rebel? Is going AGAINST the norm. Fighting for what you believe is RIGHT, and something you believe will IMPROVE life. How does swearing do that? It should be something extremely rare- but that's me. And sometimes? Being a Rebel is the WRONG thing to do. Being an American? Is realizing this is the case, LEARNING from, and CORRECTING your mistake, and doing it far better, next time around. NONE take accountability it seems anymore. These legendary bands? They did what they've done, not just for themselves, but for their fans, and many for the betterment, & what they believe in their hearts is the RIGHT THING, for all who listen to their creations. As I said, their DNA is all over every Journey song. The moment you hear it, you know who it is. And it is this, I believe, that makes them the musical legends, they've become. Sorry this is so long? But explanations, take words. Always have. IF you wish to provide the proper context, of what you're trying to get across to another. I'm mostly self-educated. I do the best I can.

[@vernhoke7730]

I can personally state that this song will hit you in the feels. I saw them on this, the "Frontiers" tour and "Escape" tour the year before, in 1983 at the Brendan Byrne arena in East Rutherford, NJ. Bryan Adams opened for them. 18 or 19 thousand Journey fans singing along with the band. 40 years later still got a chill hearing the opening chords.

[@Anna_Nimmitty]

I saw that very same "concert" here in Charlotte, NC that year! Brian Adams had the hit "Cuts like a knife" back then! Just sayin'! Peace!

[@hrdley911]

Small world! Took my little sister to that concert. I ended up becoming a big fan of Journey and Bryan Adams. Ah memories...

[@vernhoke7730]

@@hrdley911 I was already a fan. From the Steve Perry days with Greg Rolle on keyboards and Ainsley Dubar on drums.

[@JanesDough855]

Journey was a rock band back in their earlier days, I liked them more than the poppy sound they turned into. Neal Schon, what can you say. He is one fantastic guitar player!

[@deanrobert9953]

Fun episode POR. Glad you were able to get it back on-line.

[@Terk131]

A Sunday show. This was a treat.

[@martintruther5808]

Cain said that the melody for 'Faithfully' came to him in a dream.

[@DreidMusicalX]

I just learned Mother Father. Has to be one of my most favorite songs of theirs. But they have so many!

[@blibertinerealm8549]

Why don’t you ever interview Steve Perry? I doubt Journey would be as famous if they hadn’t had Steve Perry’s voice. They had to find Arnel who sounds like Perry to go on. Instrumentals can be imitated but Steve Perry’s voice is one of a kind . Please interview Steve Perry!

[@steffengillespie4208]

once I found my dad's Journey's Greatest hits, I listened to it so much the cd died in 6 months. we went out and bought 2 the next day, so I had my own to listen to until it died. my favorite album ever.

[@rowdysgirlalways]

I don't often listen to your videos over again immediately, but this one is choice!

[@shonhatley541]

Amazing. Some songs are untouchable by time. Faithfully is one of those songs. Great show, Adam.

[@carrie3484]

It is the greatest power ballad ever!!

[@alanhowe225]

To really appreciate Journey, one should go back even further than Escape. The first Journey album that I ever owned was Evolution from 1979 which I was memorized by. I was particular fond of "Sweet & Simple, "Daydream", and "Lady Luck" but the whole album was phenomenal. One can go back even further to the pre Steve Perry days and find some awesome prog rock gems. Thanks for the great content Professor & may you and your family have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy & Prosperous 2024.