This Journey 80s Hidden Gem Should've Been a Hit | Pop Fix | Professor of Rock

[@tendraftsdeep]

Absolutely best music channel. Keep on rockin Professor 🌟

[@angelicamichel9392]

I totally agree with you 👌

[@portal432]

Totally agree. If you haven’t checked out Rick Beato yet you need to. His channel is fantastic

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

It most certainly Is ! My 80s friends.

[@tendraftsdeep]

@@portal432 oh yes! I watch Rick's videos always. His led Zeppelin thing today was Awesome

[@lew7907]

Joe Kinchicken Be good to yourself is a top 5 Journey song for me.

[@musicovermusic]

The problem for Journey on the Escape album is it's loaded with songs that would have been chart-toppers if they weren't competing with the rest of the chart-toppers on that same album. Just an extraordinary album, top to bottom. The range on it is incredible. I read a snippet from Jonathan Cain once that essentially said that if a band is good, it can go anywhere, and the limiting factor is the singer. Perry could sing anything, so they went everywhere. Critics didn't get it. But the rest of us did.

[@itsinthenet]

As I was listening to this analysis just now I couldn't help but think if Stone In Love was hurt by being on Escape. If it had been saved for say "Raised On Radio", would it have been a bigger hit.

[@wheels216]

Cain said that?! He must have been stoned!!! Then, he tells this guy that Steve was a great singer, or something to that effect. So, which is it, Cain?! Not that I care, because I don't...you don't have a clue. BTW, I wonder how Journey's been lately? Haven't heard much of the band on the radio or anywhere else, since Perry left. Except, the old ones when he was with the group. Hmm...

[@KayLee19676]

Agreed, can listen beginning to end and love all the songs

[@Terk131]

Well said

[@writejules]

So true, Perry could indeed sing anything, so they absolutely went everywhere. That insane touring schedule shredded his voice sadly. It really sucks that no one seemed to be looking out for him. Calluses on your fingers are certainly different than those on your vocal chords!

[@kevinronske9894]

"Only The Young" is another underrated song.

[@deckard5pegasus673]

Vision Quest Movie

[@jeromeb9417]

Great song still play it

[@cjets5]

Yes sir!!!!

[@Bronxbombers161]

This should have been a massive hit!! Classic Journey with the hard hitting music. The words to the song are so AWESOME!!!

[@coolrocknroll]

mmm . . . it has a great intro and guitar solo, but the rest is weak IMHO.

[@pauldecoster]

One song off Escape, “Still They Ride” is a criminally underrated ballad. It may not have all the elements of “Stone in Love”, but it’s power is undeniable.

[@spuds6423]

Agreed, 100%

[@mdnealy4097]

The Escape concert is still one of my favorite concerts

[@kevinlenertz1251]

Stone in love is a really good song but I like Still They Ride much better.

[@MauiKeiki22]

@@kevinlenertz1251 The live version of "I'll Be Alright Without You". Listen to it every day, no lie.

[@MainEventPoint]

It absolutely is...

[@rosannarivero2863]

I completely agree with you regarding Steve Perry. He’s humble, he’s not showing off he’s simply giving the song the melodic power and soul it needs. It’s just fantastic! He uses his voice in service of the song. When he sang with Gregg Rollie it was obvious. He’s so phenomenal!! I ❤ the 1978 song Lights, just hauntingly beautiful.

[@fbettr2627]

@Rosanna Rivero , Steve PERRY is one of, if not, the most talented and soulful singers in rock history. Steve PERRY's songwriting talents also elevated JOURNEY to another plateau, like Freddie MERCURY of QUEEN. Steve PERRY is the most humble, intelligent and sensible among any current and past members in JOURNEY.

[@deborahmaupin5092]

​@@fbettr2627 Agree with you 💯 percent 🤚

[@omarbarraza5150]

I’d say even “Still They Ride” should have been bigger than it was.

[@highwaymaintainer]

Agreed

[@Jelsick]

Probably my favorite song from Escape, although Stone in Love is right up there.

[@douglasboon3587]

Absolutely!!!! "We're Still Here" by Perry seems like part 2 of "Still They Ride"! but.... Nowhere close really, STR reminds me of dragging Main with my childhood friends in my ole 65 Stang! Oh man, Escape is my fav album of all time. Mother Father! Are you kidding me! Vocals in one take??!! Man!! Unbelievable!

[@franktaylor7978]

Absolutely.

[@davidsonchris737]

And Mother Father also😊👍👌👍😊💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@andyr5579]

In my opinion, Perry is head and shoulders, the best singer in the rock genre in history.

[@ianchandley]

Boston’s Brad Delp is (was 😢) amazing too!

[@maestroaxeman]

@@ianchandley Agreed🎶🙏💔

[@paineintheass233]

Van the Man has entered the convo. But Perry is a powerhouse. They didnt give him the "best" part in We are the World for nothing.

[@boomboompyrofireworks346]

Freddy Mercury up there

[@Ofthegirl09]

@@ianchandley Brad Delp had an amazing range and a great voice. But he didn't write the songs, and he didn't have anything close to the stage presence of Steve Perry. Also didn't have near the volume of music and longevity of Journey.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

To learn "Mother, Father' was recorded in one take is so far beyond impressive and further cements the powerful mastery that is Steve Perry's voice.

[@shoneyluvsAmerica]

Not to take away anything from Steve because I love him but Deen Castronovo does it justice for real! So glad Deen has cleaned up his act and is back on percussion! He is truly gifted.

[@oasis5827]

Yea, the live version of Mother Father in Houston is one of the top ten performances of all time!

[@donnagaudioso9763]

I love Journey great band great times back then great memories

[@88Stings]

I was not aware that those vocals were done in one take. Amazing!

[@juantuan5941]

​@@shoneyluvsAmericaSteve's live version at Houston is the best. But, I've heard Deen sing it several times, and he definitely does it justice.

[@siracheclesiasticus171]

I truly believe Steve Perry was the very best singer in the history of Rock and Roll.

[@keithsowder4308]

Did you know that when "Rolling Stone" critiqued Journey's debut album with Steve Perry they said "the lead singer's voice sounds like a baby seal being clubbed to death !" Tells you how much "Rolling Stone" critics know about music !

[@ephanhymerable]

Neal Schon was such an underrated guitarist.

[@timetowakeup6302]

He's still alive

[@curtvogue5720]

I wouldn't say that... Neal gets loads of props, all well deserved.

[@ephanhymerable]

@@curtvogue5720 back in they're heyday no one really gave hime the props he deserved. If anyone spoke of journey they only spoke of Steve Perry. He's top 5 all time easily

[@brianthomas5260]

People don’t realize this guy played guitar at Woodstock for Santana when he was 16 years old.

[@ephanhymerable]

@@brianthomas5260 most can't get past Perry's voice. & I get it, he's the greatest vocalist ever. Imo. But Schon is pretty awesome in his own right.

[@jpdress65]

To me personally, “Still they ride” is right up there with “open arms, don’t stop believing & who’s crying now”.

[@danapaul3216]

That whole album is a tour de force. I love “Still They Ride” But my absolute favorite is “Mother, Father. Just raw power and range of Steve Perry’s voice front and center. Neil’s guitar and Jonathan Cain’s brilliant keyboards and his writing of some of their most iconic hits was the key to this album. To me this is one of the greatest albums of all time and an easy number 1 for Journey’s many great albums.

[@oasis5827]

Still They Ride is my favorite song from the ESCAPE album! So Bluesy !!

[@rodsmolter5046]

Better IMO. Stay Awhile is another one of their great songs that should have been a hit.

[@candyfonner6094]

I agree with you 100 percent!!

[@chriskarley384]

@@rodsmolter5046 You need to keep in mind that it did receive air play. So many bands were competing for their songs to be played that Any band that wasn't as big as Journey would consider this song a Milestone!!! And 100% agreed!! Spectacular Song!!!!👍👊

[@nrodry76]

I NEVER get tired of Steve Perry’s voice! He’s the absolute best!!

[@thomasc6868]

IMO Journey isn’t Journey without Steve Perry.

[@keithguy6352]

Always loved Journey, but agree, Journey isn't Journey without Steve Perry. One of my dying wishes is to meet him! Janet here, not Keith, haha!

[@spuds6423]

Yet the other Steve , Steve Augeri doesn't get the credit for filling in for Perry after his Departure (see what I did right there?😃) Nor did Jeff Scott Soto who took over after SA had medical issues. I saw both, great range as well. Of course, Jeff sang for Yngwie Malmsteen many years before that. Arnel is okay, he is more of a Perry clone, even mimicking the "Perryisms" like flipping his hair. I just think if they wanted somebody with real talent they should of stuck with Soto.

[@patsyjones1454]

Exactly

[@danmseattle975]

I agree.

[@kevinblackburn3198]

I'll see them with or without Steve. Just saw them in Philly.

[@thelocust8425]

Listening to that on my buddies brother's 8 track tapes...still gives me goosebumps on my neck to hear Steve Perry let it rip!!!

[@glo3139]

Steve Perry!!!! That VOICE!!! Simply THE BEST!!! ❤️

[@shannoninalaska]

Just to think, Steve Perry almost gave up on his career as a singer! His mother influenced him to continue trying (thanks Mom!). We almost never had a chance to hear his awesome, unbelievable voice!

[@gregmyrland2515]

One of those great twists of fate so to speak. We are all blessed to hear him keep singing.

[@rothed16]

Nice. Didn't know. Wonder how many other talented people in sports, music etc had noone to give them that push that we could have seen/heard😢

[@karlalong4541]

They don't call Steve Perry the voice for nothing. He is perfection.

[@ebayerr]

Karla Long: I met the band members of Journey in 1980 when they stayed at the Biloxi Hilton. I was a room service waiter at that time. "The Baby's" were their opening act. And yes,I did go to the concert. It was fantastic.

[@karlalong4541]

@@ebayerr How lucky you were to be able to see and meet them. I've got to say I'm a little jelly. Having seen concert footage of them I have to believe they were at their best live, which you can't say about many bands. What a great memory for you.

[@ebayerr]

@@karlalong4541: Agreed.They sounded better live and so did "The Babys". I got to shake hands with all the guys.They were really cool.

[@andya.4186]

So technically you met Bad English too!

[@mylovesongs2429]

But let's be real. Perry is 70+ years old. His voice sounds damn good, but it is not the same voice we heard in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. I saw Steve in a recent concert video. He sang Open Arms, but the song had to be sung in a very low key. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opzEip6Ed5moa9k

[@raym1477]

The Girl Can’t Help It should have been a bigger hit as well

[@DavenportBarr]

Little Richard song?

[@christocr]

Yep. Another killer song by Journey.

[@donatfairs204]

One of my favorites

[@DavenportBarr]

It’s a good one!

[@Doobie1975]

That is definitely one of their best songs, I don't get why it wasn't the followup single to "Be Good To Yourself" (it should've been instead of "Suzanne"

[@masonlovesroblox]

Steve Perry’s opening lyric to “Oh Sherrie” is proof positive that Steve Perry can sing, and sing WELL!

[@rickbrenner6079]

“Well you shoulda been gone!!! Knowin how I, made you feel. And you shoulda been gone!!! After all you’re, worth the steal.”

[@sandrasillery4493]

@@rickbrenner6079 You beat me to it.

[@DoomedScholarStudios]

This song is an old friend. A good one. One of the best that Perry and Schon ever did, if you ask me, and the power behind it is incredible. STONE IN LOVE is a memory of good times and happy memories... something we don't ever want to forget.

[@georgeramos1462]

I didn't know "stone in love" was never that big, because it was ALWAYS Huge with me!

[@wendyraye]

YES - in my 11 year old head it was too.

[@TheDesertwalker]

Same here.

[@CarolSteinfeld]

well, he had to make a video about something

[@rickygonzalez1545]

NOT A RADIO HIT

[@brians1793]

I actually thought it was one of their biggest songs, a top favorite of mine. And I hear it on the radio fairly often compared to other Journey songs so that led me to believe it was one of their biggest so I'm kinda surprised. More of a sleeper hit maybe.

[@JordanRaskin]

Yes, please do an episode all about Steve Perry. Best vocalist in history IMO. I'll take one all about Neal Schon too. Not just in Journey but also his solo work. Probably one of the most underrated players of all time.

[@theonlyredspecial]

I agree ! Although. Schon is very highly regarded globally and respected by fans and the best players. I would not say he was underrated he hit the scene running with Santana and comes up in the best of lists all the time. His solos are mini songs inside a song. He didn’t overplay. He always suited the track. Brian may had a similar gift for his melodic solos too.

[@shellyr104]

OMG- have you seen “ we’re still here”? This man is a true American treasure.. he’d do it too- give a lengthy one on one with Adam.. almost 70, still belting it out and smiling, looking beautiful...Steve Perry has been bringing me to tears since 1980. ♥️

[@davidawilliams8603]

Hey, did you see the petition to get a Classic Journey / Steve Perry SiriusXM channel? It's at 1618 signatures and Neal knows about it! www.ipetitions.com/petition/create-an-exclusive-steve-perry-sirius-xm-station

[@devox3291]

Steve Perry is on top of my list also. BEST vocalist ever!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

I am lucky to be a San Francisco native. I heard Journey with Steve Perry at least every 3rd hour on AM radio then!

[@nymom8204]

This brought a tear to my eye. Stone In Love was the most epic track on that album. My friends would pile into my car as we took off for day trips and we wore out my cassette of Escape. Stone In Love would be screaming out of the speakers, windows down, and 5 teenage girls singing their hearts out. Pure bliss.

[@michelleramirez9693]

YES!! THIS!! ❤️🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼🥹

[@michaelhorning6014]

Stone In Love wasn't a hit? I'm very surprised. One of my favorite songs.

[@rodsmolter5046]

Gets a lot of air play on the radio even to this day so IMO that qualifies as a hit, regardless of how it did on the charts.

[@GamerPrismo0]

Yeah, how the fuck is it not famous, 😮THAT’S MY FAVORITE SONG

[@howardlangford8087]

All I can say ....man we were so lucky to have grown up in that time of music....so many people and so much talent... what else can you say ....way too many people to name. We were the lucky ones.

[@phihelix8777]

So many good feelings about being alive. Things were just exciting durring those years and the music was amazing from so many different bands.

[@howardlangford8087]

@@phihelix8777 You would think that the next generation would have taken note to the fact, how incredible the music was then and built on it , too make live on. Yes I know there are a handful. But sadly most of it went to crap.

[@STELLASCUTENESS]

So lucky indeed. The thing I hate most about people is how they think the are the pinnacle of human achievement, even in the face of constant societal degradation. If an extra-terrestrial came to earth, does anyone really think they’d point to Cardi B music as the pinnacle?

[@psychotherapistspecializin6452]

So agree Howard, we truly were the lucky ones❣ I n our days they actually played the instruments and sang the vocals. Now computers sadly rule............

[@barbaravance6774]

@@STELLASCUTENESS Oh Hell no! So very true!

[@happydays8171]

"Stone in Love" is so much more than a song, just a masterpiece.

[@TheTygerslair]

My brother wakes up thinking of Stone In Love!! He says it just stays in his mind, and why not? When I hear it I just wanna get up to sing it and dance around like a fool! If you're feeling down, play this song and I guarantee you'll have a smile on your face by the end of it! I've been a Journey fan for 40 years, and I still feel the need to crank up their songs and sing along to the top of my lungs, just like I did when I was 15!!

[@bhud1972]

The Party’s Over. I can’t remember that being a hit when I was a kid, but I loved it and thought it should have been a bigger hit! Stoned in Love was really awesome and another song I’ve always loved!

[@badmoonrison3777]

“Hopelessly In Love/ The Party’s Over ... the only studio version off of the live Captured album. Other than “Don’t Stop Believin’” (which is and always will be on a level on its own) is my favorite Journey song that should have been a hit. It has a lot of meaning to me and my life and it’s one song that when it comes up on my playlists I don’t skip it. And it sounds so good live

[@raymorgan2780]

My All Time Favorite Journey Sound!!! And Thankfully, The "Party" Will Never Be Over!

[@phatbackbeat6553]

I saw their “Escape Tour” in St. Louis. They walked on stage and just rocked 5 or 6 songs back to back to back.., about a half hour, forty minutes into the show after ‘fireworks’ going off and the band and the audience were virtually “ exhausted and drenched,” the music stopped.., Steve was finally able to say “Good evening St. Louis !” Jimmy Page used to say “ you open your show with your second best song and you end it with your best song, just like an album.” Well, Journey opened their show with 5 or 6 of their second best songs before they even said ‘Hello’ !” I wasn’t a huge fan but it was one of the best concerts I ever attended.., and I saw them all ( Who,Zepp,Stones,Beck,Floyd, Zappa,Yes,Rush,Steely,Fleetwood, Bowie,Santana,etc. )

[@chrisanderson2099]

Saw them at the Rose Bowl 1981 -1982 New Year’s Eve. Unbelievable concert!

[@brianthomas5260]

@@chrisanderson2099 yes I was there Journey headlined with Scorpions, Blue Oyster Cult, Triumph, Aldo Nova, Loverboy. Not sure if that’s the correct line up but I think it might be.

[@Gregatseasonalsteins]

@@brianthomas5260 holy shit...I would have died right there...what a lineup.

[@432b86ed]

Phatback Beat, If you'd seen them live, Van Halen would have been on top of your list - even if you weren't a diehard fan going in.

[@phatbackbeat6553]

@@432b86ed I saw the Van Halen ll tour. It was a GREAT concert !

[@silentstormstudios]

I absolutely love "Stone In Love", but I have three more words for you...STILL THEY RIDE. That song has to be one of the most underrated songs in their catalog.

[@davidaustin6271]

Absolutely agree. Perry's vocal performance on Still They Ride is true perfection. And equally epic is Schon's stunning and breathtaking solo right after "they rule the night". A masterpiece of a song. Top ten list rock ballad for me, and I'm 56.

[@wmrphotography7349]

I was thinking the same song before I watched this, I figured it would be Still They Ride. Although I do love Stone In Love, Still They Ride is one of the greatest.

[@illusionclan4384]

Big facts

[@erock.steady]

they rule the night

[@juddvance7721]

My favorite Neal solo. The Houston concert solo was just as sweet.

[@frankevega]

My kids know Steve perry as "The Golden Voice". The All-time greatest vocalist.

[@IvanLendl87]

If there was ever a song that within three seconds in brings me back to my early teenage years it "Stone In Love". Absolutely killer song.

[@Margar02]

Absolutely amazing song. My favorite Journey song!

[@janebeatty9472]

Ivan Lendl Sam’s here, especially on Summer eves with the roof open, windows down and my Bose speakers singing to the world.

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Hey man good job taking out McEnroe in the '84 French Open final. That bigmouth deserved it.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Right from the first chord.

[@henrydaniels8625]

Ivan you were a BEAST back in the 80's

[@chrishawkins32014]

I grew up listening to these guys... loved them and love Steve Perry’s voice.

[@careyfreeman5056]

Fantastic song. Almost as good as another underrated Journey song: Feeling That Way. Perry just crushes it on this song.

[@tejadeja9542]

Truth!!! 😃👍

[@DanielBobke]

I think a deeper track on Journey's follow-up to Escape - Frontiers - that you just don't hear too often but is a great track and a great story. Rubicon is a song about making the good choices for your life and grabbing opportunity. They played it on the Frontiers tour, but it certainly never charted. I think it has a great keyboard riff and the vocal parts really showcase Perry.

[@michelledouglas2053]

I feel like " Stone in Love" Is one of the best songs ever.

[@marketmogul]

Yes! 100% agree.

[@davidcrawford6505]

I'm right there with ya.

[@richardflorence3927]

These were the songs on radio when I was coming of age... they take me back to packing my 68 Pontiac Lemans with my buddies and running the roads jamming out!

[@kimmatura3564]

I love this song. I had no idea it wasn’t a hit. It was on the radio all the time.

[@shanewise7625]

This band literally did transcend human capability and consciousness on this album. All I can say is that as a kid they were my favorite band and this was my favorite song as much for the lyric as for the guitar work, or the dynamics of the drums, or the bassline, or the harmonies, the creativity... No gimmicks, no Freak Show, (although I love a good freak Show! LOL), these guys were from another planet! And Steve Perry?!! Get out of town! I've come to believe that Steve Perry, in his prime, was the best of the best. Mother father, is a masterpiece! It's a spiritual experience vocally and lyrically, and I honestly believe that that gut-wrenching guitar solo is the most emotionally expressive thing I've ever heard! Love the interview professor, keep up the great work! You are brilliant!

[@scottlosey4978]

Absolutely agree about Steve Perry and I am a thrash and black metal fan....

[@scottlosey4978]

And, also agree about the tune, Stone In Love.....my favorite along with Send Her My Love.....

[@MC-jv9ed]

Steve Perry will forever amaze me at how humble a person he is. His humility is just another reason we admire this man so much. He will forever be 'The Voice'.

[@tracyharris2617]

A couple of my favorites are Greg Rolie and Steve Perry doing Feeling That Way and Anytime. So good

[@rumblehat4357]

Tracy Harris I always loved the vocal dynamics between Rolie and Perry. Such different singers, but it totally worked.

[@tracyharris2617]

Yes! I completely agree Rumble Hat

[@danielstandiford3240]

As I read all of the songs people think should be rated better, there is one that as I went down the list of songs that were mentioned, there is one that did not come up in over 50 reviews and it shocked me that "Lights" wasn't mentioned. One of Journey's early hits and in my opinion, where Steve Perry really shot to the top. I believe there are 3 singer's in rock and roll history with the best vocals ever, all singing hard and ballads. Paul Rodgers, Mickey Thomas, and my #1, Steve Perry.

[@jameskimble6133]

Steve and Gregg both sounded great together singing.... I don’t care if the voice of Santana left later. “Feeling That Way” told us plenty !

[@rodsmolter5046]

Feeling that Way/Anytime is my all time favorite Journey song(s). Escape was a great album but Departure, Infinity and Evolution are full of hidden gems too.

[@rodsmolter5046]

Neil Schon is a good singer too. Listen to People and Places.

[@suzannestivason2933]

HAVE LOVE JOURNEY FOR EVER!!!!!!

[@TheKeymaster316]

Let’s face it, Escape is actually the 1st Greatest Hits album by Journey. 😉. Just a masterpiece!

[@k_zildjian4460]

I loved that album as a kid. But as an adult I prefer "Raised on Radio". I just think it's better song writing, more polished.

[@ShaunHensley]

There was a video game in the arcades.

[@scottthompson4193]

I actually listen to greatest hits part 2 more.

[@mikemasse]

Solid album, start to finish. Loved "Mother, Father" too.

[@mikemasse]

In one take??? Holy crap.

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

Though I get laughed at, THAT is my favorite Journey song.

[@algallego]

One take is incredible!!!!!!

[@curbowman]

I always thought "Mother, Father" was a ripoff of "Wild World" until I learned those progressions were all over music history.

[@tammyf.7864]

The video of the band performing "Mother, Father" live is priceless. Journey's live performances are just as good, if not better, than the studio version! Steve Perry's performance of that song - LIVE - is phenomenal, amazing, spectacular... on and on!!! And Neal Schon's guitar solos are FIRE!!! Jonathan Cain once said in an interview that Steve recorded the studio version of that entire song in ONE TAKE! Here's the link to the live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3rWcpeFjal6d7c

[@stephenjones6030]

"Escape": one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

[@llg3pe]

Amen to that!

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Steve’s singing alone in ”After the Fall” deserves a video. The live performances of “I’ll be Alright...” and “The Girl Can’t Help It” (both with Randy Jackson) represent the best live band performances you’ll ever see or hear. The music video of “When You Love a Woman” is live shock and awe-it should have won the Grammy. Steve’s solo of “Foolish Heart,” footsteps included, is beyond belief. And then there is “Traces,” two versions, to bring you to your knees. Mein Gott. 🎶🎶🎶

[@mangot589]

After the Fall is one of my favorites, too.

[@adreanmarantz2103]

Girl can't help it. The video version shot this song from 'ok' to my absolute favorite Journey song.

[@toddvandell85]

Quick note, Adam: Sammy Hagar was not *JUST* the former lead singer of Van Halen. He had a solo career, but was also in a super group with Neal Schon, called Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve, with bassist Kenny Aaronson, and former Santana drummer Michael Shrieve. (Neal and Michael played in Santana at the same time as each other.) Thought it worth noting. You being the Professor of Rock and all that.

[@420luvsounds]

Do not forget Montrose!!! Rock Candy is .......everything rock should be "kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaWngGand9RqaK8"

[@davidsantana7103]

Early Journey tune: “Feelin that way/ Anytime”. 2 songs in one. Incredible song. I’d love to hear the story behind that one.

[@paulroberts6820]

Those and a few others on Infinity, Evolution and Departure were duets with Greg Rollie, the original singer. Totally different singers, but they really complimented each other. Rollie has done some recent performances of old Journey classics that are really good .... find on KZbin (without Perry, but a couple are with the other Journey Steve singer from the 90s).

[@Allen-eq5uf]

That’s exactly what I was thinking.

[@wandajanes1972]

My favorite

[@Osric24]

Yes c:

[@rebelscumspeedshop]

There are only two types of people when it comes to acknowledging the best vocalist ever.. the ones who say Steve Perry and the ones who are wrong .

[@merlomusic007]

Dude, I look forward to your every post. You are the modern day Casey Kasem. You are spot on! Stone in love as one of my favorite journey songs of all time. Love the insight about Neal talking about the classical part that he had that was added. Also agree 150% the Steve Perry is the best pop rock singer I’ve ever heard! As a trained singer and a tenor myself, I spent countless hours trying to sing in Steve Perry‘s range. If it’s a clear blue sky with all the stars are aligned, I can maybe hit all the notes on maybe one or two Journey songs. How he did that for 2 hours every night just blows my mind! As you stated, he combines soul, endless range and absolute power to round out his powerhouse vocals. Yes Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant are amazing but Steve Perry is the king and the undisputed Voice of classic rock. Neal Schon is one of the best and most versatile rock guitarists I’ve ever heard. He can play anything from New Age to rock to jazz to classical flawlessly and has done so on record.Jonathan Cain is a very pop smart songwriter. Put those three together and you have one of the greatest albums of all time. Escape. Journey is truly the sum of those three parts. Each individually is magnificent in their own right as a songwriter but collectively they form a powerhouse trio that’s one of the best in history.

[@slaphappysmokey1]

I fully agree with you on your comparision of the Professor and Casey Kasem! So true! Now, if only he had a radio show that did this kind of info every, say, Sunday morning or night or anything or Saturday and time, or even on the drive home from work or school on a Friday evening. He would be perfect for that!!!!!

[@gemini6828]

"Stone in Love" is my all time favorite song by Journey. I can still remember back in '81 when this song came out. I was a Jr. in HS and bought one of the first Pioneer Boom Box's on the market. Was on the Girl's HS Tennis Team and took that Boom Box everywhere cranking up this song at practice and one the road when we stayed at cheap motels for weekend tournaments. I'd crank this song up in the am when we would be getting ready. I'll never forget my Coach yelling at me at 6am, "Turn that noise down!" I replied with, "Why?" He gave me a dirty look. Needless to say, he didn't care for my Boom Box or Journey. Years later at a HS Tennis Reunion, I still gave him crap about yelling at me and told him he doesn't know what great music is. The entire Escape Album is so damn good! FTR, I saw Journey three times. The final time was when Journey released their "Frontiers" Album. Bryan Adams opened for them. I had no clue who he was, but liked his energy and music. Funny thing was most people hadn't heard a lot of the songs off of Frontiers and were bummed when Journey kept playing them. When they finally started playing some of their earlier classic hits, the people went nuts! I still listen to these guys on vinyl on the my 70's Pioneer Vintage Turntable, Amp, Equalizer and HPM 100 Floor Speakers. My two son's, both 23, hate today's music and love Journey. I fell so thankful for growing up in the 70's and 80's when there were such great bands and so much insane talent.

[@marshmallow2370]

Journey’s my favorite rock band of all time! No one can touch Steve Perry’s vocals!

[@mickb44]

yep agree

[@Love_Street]

Steve Perry is great but check out Journey pre Infinity too. Stone in love was played a lot in Houston radio.

[@jameshill2015]

Me and my woman have this argument all the time..she loves Perry and l had the blessed fortune of being an acquaintance of ..the "Golden voice of Rock n Roll" Brad Delp...his range and ability to record on a first take was unparalleled, but without a doubt l understand why Perry is considered by MANY to be the greatest.. he was THAT GOOD! and more than range it was Steve's style that really made him a favorite..that raspy smooth voice was intoxicating.

[@sausagekingofchicago3904]

100% agree

[@j_freed]

James Hill - they each had unique attributes that made their phrasing unique. Brad's amazing pitch vibrato at the end of words and Steve's upper midrange breathiness at the end of words.

[@amythompson6869]

I agree! Steve Perry has the most excellent voice! He’s flawless! I actually got to go see them once with Steve but didn’t get to enjoy them because I was with my abusive ex.😢 Sadly the thing I remember most about that night is him screaming at me in the the parking building publicly humiliating me because HE couldn’t remember where he parked the car. My ex that is, not Steve.😂

[@johnnybrown9581]

Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and Sammy Hagar all in one episode? That’s why I subscribed!

[@russellzauner]

The arrangement of Whiter Shade of Pale by HSAS is still on my favorite list of stuff to listen and to try to play right, GOOD MENTION!

[@katewinchesterunlimited]

So agree with you about Steve's vocals A voice from heaven

[@PharaohMan007]

Fun fact: I got into a car accident while listening to Chain Reaction, another great song! But yes, Stone in Love is awesome!

[@timsears951]

Professor Of Rock...... dude...you know your shit Brother...keep rocking ...the 80s was a great time in music

[@daveb6214]

Steve was Journey pure and simple.

[@timelesswanderlust4639]

Stone In Love has always been my favorite Journey song...Puts me back to my teens and that feeling of young love and longing..

[@bigstovepipe]

There’s no Journey without Steve Perry. “Girl can’t help it” is another underrated song

[@tejadeja9542]

Yeasss! I agree with both these points, 💯 truth!

[@kevinm.8682]

I agree Steve gave Journey their boost into mainstream success. I disagree with those who say Journey ceased to exist when he left.

[@tejadeja9542]

Kevin M. Agreed! But it’s truly never been the same, or as good. You need them all to round out the magic✨

[@DemsRinsane]

New Journey is a Journey cover band.

[@juliemitchell6037]

What's the guys name Arnel? If you can't have Steve he is a great sub. He's got a great voice not to mention humble beyond belief. Steve retired greatful for Arnel for helping keeping Journeys live music going. It's so much better then the best cover band you still have Journey!!

[@d-ty9491]

There's so many underrated Journey songs: Send Her My Love, I'll Be Alright Without You, Be Good To Yourself, Ask the Lonely

[@gojohngo106]

Great list.

[@RobinDale50]

All of those are fantastic, classic songs. Add After The Fall as well.

[@kennethhdez5602]

Still they ride

[@roscianyt]

But all those songs were hits.

[@andygullion5182]

Bryan Adams is a must see live artist.

[@txtamaman]

Steve sang Mother Father in one take.. ONE TAKE.. WOW THE VOICE

[@vassilispapadimitriou9016]

one of the most difficult song of Journ-NO, OF ROCK HISTORY :") w-o-w indeed, beyond wow

[@peggypenguin7290]

The only other singer that I know that can do a song in one take and that's Freddie. You can't compare them just like apples and oranges!!!

[@hazielsilva1071]

He's the true god of rock.

[@tikkidaddy]

And talk about an instrumental ending to a song...still breaks my heart to this day

[@jeffreid7272]

"Send her my Love"..... Another gem....

[@raytull3922]

Another super-underrated Journey song is "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever". Definitely some of Steve Perry's best vocals.

[@va_creative]

Yes! Absolute masterpiece.

[@amymeier1239]

Ray Tull I just love this song, too!!

[@amythompson6869]

Ahhh yes!❤️

[@mickib1592]

Truth!!

[@doulos77]

one of my favorites too

[@danamaupin8318]

I'll be alright without you is one of the most underrated Journey songs ever.

[@sunilramsingh1226]

My second fav Journey song after Dont Stop Believin

[@danamaupin8318]

@Craig's Videos , yes it sure is

[@BillGraper]

Yep! Great tune! :)

[@Marbella125]

Right, I don't understand why that song hardly gets any airplay its always been my favorite Journey song

[@BepisMann]

I'm 17, and have been listening to them since 15, they're my favorite band

[@tangoandcars9588]

Who’s Crying Now is a night driving reminiscing song.

[@hamerac]

The Solo by Neal in that song is Spectacular 🙌

[@hamerac]

@@Purplenpinkk I love playing this solo too and extending over the chord progression. Yes I have seen lots of live clips of it as well.

[@bagley232]

This is my favorite Journey Song

[@j_freed]

It kind of freaks me out, the darkness I felt as a teenager comes back to haunt me LOL. Not, beautiful song. Perfect and minimal. Later Eighties stuff tried to fill up so much space on songs, people forgot how to be chill.

[@hamerac]

@@j_freed umm yeah

[@boxingfan5742]

Stone in Love was my favorite song on the album. That bridge was magic. Best time of my life. I miss stadium rock concerts so much.

[@chrish1297]

Send Her My Love is another song that could of been a chart topper.

[@Jp-hv9zj]

Should have been

[@nsubhedar]

This was actually a very big hit at the time, and it was one of the handful of songs from Frontiers for which the band released videos. I don’t know how high it charted, but it was definitely not a sleeper (just like Stone In Love was not a sleeper either!).

[@kevinkendall3122]

One of their best ballads 🤙

[@williambeber364]

Troubled Child was a great song that was hardly ever played in concert.

[@danacoleman4007]

YES!!!!

[@lennyloves4518]

I know ‘Girl Can’t Help It’ was from Raised On Radio, but I always felt that one should’ve been bigger. It’s just a GREAT song!

[@flavellinator]

Agree... LOVE the harmony at the end...

[@markushutto4017]

The harmonies on that sing are incredible

[@markushutto4017]

I mean on that song

[@nopainlorraine1128]

Favorite of mine, too🎸💗

[@nicholasonciul5770]

RoR is probably my favourite Journey album tbh.

[@johnborras5063]

Steve Perry, the greatest vocalist in rock history followed closely by Freddie Mercury, IMHO

[@5roundsrapid263]

He called him a countertenor at 2:10, which is correct. I’m one, too. My vocal range is perfect for Journey and Queen.

[@kensolar69]

I've seen all of these, Marty Balin and Rodger Daltrey were both better, Bono beat all of them. Many of the great Motown signers of yesteryear Like Gene Chandler, aka The Duke of Earl were also better. I rate Perry with Denis DeYoung. Note, I was trained to sing by Mahalia Jackson. I wish I had been able to see Jay Black in the late 60's or 70's, he might have been the best. You Like Journey and that's fine, great band, but when you call Perry the best ever .....maybe the best you saw.

[@rikk319]

@@kensolar69 There's a lot of technical expertise mixed with emotional expression in music. You can qualitatively judge technical expertise objectively, bu emotional expression is always going to be a subjective thing, as every person has a different mix of emotional triggers. Needless to say, there are a lot of technically masterful singers...but everyone is going to differ on their favorites when you mix in emotional response.

[@sandipage9525]

Personally..I never understood why certain tracks did not receive airplay...I understand that the band decides what tunes goes on the A & B side of a record for jukebox & radio play...but it seems so unjust to me for so many phenomenal tunes to get out on the back burner ..9 times outta 10 ..I always fall mad over tracks that aren't pushed on the market..tracks that get played til they wear the grooves out ..when it's a much better tune just screaming.." but, the fans love me, play me !!!""..Hope this reply has some sense of logic..I hope you all know what Im trying to say..😎👌☮🎼🎵🎼🎵☮..Oh, & I feel that one day Steve & Neal will decide to give it another go...but, remember when the band fired Steve because of his health issues ( hip surgery) ..he told them"" fine, just don't break the name Journey "" ..so, who knows ..!!

[@dibslin985]

Gotta disagree with both of those.

[@trishplanck9776]

No one, in any era, touched my soul with their voice like Steve Perry. I was “Stone In Love”!!❤️

[@aaronsmith2611]

Journey is one of my all time favorite bands and Steve Perry, HANDS DOWN, is the best singer EVER. That voice, that style, the melodies, no one even comes close. As for the deep(ish) cuts, After the Fall, Send Her My Love, and Who's Cryin' Now are also great songs that no longer get the respect they deserve. Those songs just hit you in the feels. But, I agree Stone in Love is a very underrated tune.

[@love31596]

Stay Awhile is the one that still stops me in my tracks. Steve's voice just brings me to tears. It's so intense.

[@sheilabecker5970]

Yeees! My favorite too!💖

[@yulog]

lol

[@tracym6297]

Yep! I love that song! And, Too Late.

[@kevinkendall3122]

One of my favorites,reminds me of an old girlfriend 😔

[@juantuan5941]

The live version from "Captured" is the best

[@robmichael8136]

"Who's crying now" is a perfect song with a phenomenal ending.

[@michaelmullins6396]

My favorite Journey song. I'm right there with you on the ending. That guitar solo is so "simple" but perfect. 100% love it!

[@rumblebird9888]

The guitar solo is always awesome and the opening piano is what makes it my favorite Journey ballad

[@FlowerPower-bl7qp]

Steve Perry is one of a kind. Journey will always be Journey/Steve Perry. When he stopped Journey stopped.

[@jritte1968]

“Girl Can’t Help it” is one I just started listening to again after thirty or so years. Just blown away by the music and the good memories it brings back of a less fucked up time, at least for me. Truth be told you could write down on a wall all their tunes, throw a dart, and nine times out of ten you’re hitting something good.

[@jdc1957]

Fact

[@jeffalbillar7625]

Girl can't help it, she needs more. He hasn't found what he's looking for. They're still standing in the rain. He can't help it. And she's just that way.

[@kathyo9420]

Good song but that album is crap. Lifelong Journey fan and I own every album. This was just....awful. I'll Be Alright Without you is the best on that album.

[@kevinakling]

Raised on Radio was a truly underrated album. Went to see the concert in Long Beach. Seeing it performed live of course increases how much you like any song. Suzanne became a favorite that night. Loved the whole album…

[@Scott767300]

Great great great great song.....period.

[@megalopolis2015]

Journey was pretty close to perfection. From rockers to heartbreaking ballads, this band commanded attention. I almost never can listen to them, because the emotions that exude from every song often leaves me raw. Send Her My Love, Open Arms, and Girl Can't Help It are Earth-shattering masterpieces that I reserve for times when I can afford to become a melted heap of saline on the floor for an extended period of time.

[@carolynhill3841]

Well said.😥

[@Redlily5150]

When You Love A Woman leaves me raw. The last Album they made with Steve. They won a huge award for that one. They should have won many more.

[@scotthummel4248]

Well put

[@MFP2241]

Idem. Faithfully and Send Her My Love... I'm addicted to those songs.

[@MrRiceRKT]

"Mother, Father" should have been a smash hit. My absolute favorite song from Journey.

[@gojohngo106]

Great tune!

[@hpman2391]

Dean blows it out of the park with Journey Through Time give a listen and prove me wrong.🎶🎶

[@ambers512]

I agree with you. Steve Perry is a phenomenal singer. He's definitely my favorite of all time. His heart and emotion are like no other, not to mention his range. I've been hoping and waiting for so long for a chance to see him perform live. It probably won't happen, but a girl can dream ❤️

[@heythereitsRBK2]

I am of the opinion that their song "Sweet and Simple" from their album Evolution is one of the best songs of all time. The piano, guitar, voice...everything about that song is just perfect.

[@shannonkuratli170]

Your homage to Steve Perry: you just translated everyone's feelings that none of us could articulate. Oh God, do I love him and do I love Journey. Awesome video, Sir.

[@katewinchesterunlimited]

Here here 👍😁

[@thundersa4454]

"Ask the lonely" is always forget but still remain a masterpiece

[@mikedean739]

ThunderSA I forgot about that one. Great tune!

[@tvjye]

That is another awesome Journey song.

[@kevinkendall3122]

Only the young is a great song also imo I believe in was part of the Vision Quest soundtrack

[@jts400hp]

Favorite Journey tune, and Neil's solo is killer

[@danacoleman4007]

AGREED 👍

[@glennyates2194]

I couldn't agree more with the Professor. It's a hit in my house. Took the three kids to see Journey with Toto last week here in Buffalo.

[@ckendall9955]

You described Steve Perry and his vocal talent perfectly! He sings from his heart and soul and we all feel it and are a part of it. For me, he is the best singer of all time. I love his solo work as much his work with Journey. I love his song “You Better Wait”! The music video is awesome!!! He is just a great entertainer. Thanks for sharing

[@SlantAlphaAdventures]

"You Better Wait" is a beautifully sung song and a great groove, but lyrically it always made me cringe.

[@Bsquared1972]

Perry's performance in "Mother, Father' is SO outside the abilities of 95% of the best singers in rock and roll. He is in my top 3 rock singers of all time.

[@kevins7944]

Especially that falsetto at the end!

[@BlackieNuff]

The vocal harmonies, man... SO Journey...

[@gmwforce1972]

The way Perry’s vocals begin on this song after that note... amazing!

[@markdaniels7174]

THAT is the real “hidden gem” on the album. “Stone In Love” was a gem in plain sight, very well-known.

[@deannaisom342]

This has ALWAYS been to me the Journey song that was neglected it's true exposure! It is such a great song of emotional trauma and reaching out to get the attention of friends/family that I almost cry every time I hear it.I would of coarse listen to the whole album(Escape) but when it got to 'Mother -Father' I would turn it up even louder and replay it a few times while singing along. I have been a HUGE fan since my teens (I'm 54 and heard 'Lovin' touchin' squeezin' when I was in jr.high) and they are still in my top 5 bans of all time.

[@pretzeltime3900]

One of my most favorite Journey songs was Faithfully. You could feel Steve’s soul being poured out in those words. Beautiful.

[@mylovesongs2429]

For me, it's his last love song in Journey he ever sang, When You Love A Woman.

[@sandrasillery4493]

@@mylovesongs2429 That orchestra certainly doesn't hurt any either.

[@thomasmacdonald3719]

' Lights/Stay Awhile ' = especially Stay Awhile for Perry's vocals. The whole band = one of the all time best. Thanks Professor = just subscribed after watching this broadcast. Peace

[@Paddytim]

Stone in Love is “a hidden gem?” Agreed, if by hidden you mean, played on the radio regularly for decades.

[@naberz08]

Yeah. The classic rock station, the regular rock station, and the "variety" station in my area all play this. It's not as popular as Don't Stop Believing or Any Way You Want It, but you hear it often.

[@nsubhedar]

I agree - to call Stone in Love a hidden gem is absurd. I loved when the so-called “Professor” said to Neal “yeah, this song seems like a shoulda woulda coulda” - and Neal is looking at him like “wtf are you talking about, it was a huge hit.”

[@Paddytim]

Kaleb B, understood. Not all markets are the same. I’ve lived in enough cities to recognize regional popularity. Currently I live in Cincinnati. Lots of southern fried classic rock played here. Not the same in Northern Wisconsin, where John Prine and Johnny Cash are staples on the radio. You get my point.

[@erinkarpinec3678]

Right?!

[@jeffreyray8833]

@@nsubhedar Chicago radio only plays the worn out overplayed songs. :(

[@positivelybobby]

Unapologetically a HUGE Journey fan (my first concert was Journey/Bryan Adams, June 25, 1983). This is my favorite Journey song, dude! That is the most underrated bass line ever. GREAT video, POR!

[@tendraftsdeep]

I saw Perry solo around 1995 in an arena. Loudest rock show I've ever attended and I've been to many. It was amazing

[@janebeatty9472]

Bobby Alcott Bryan Adams put on a great show too! Had to have been a great night.

[@vernhoke7730]

I saw them and Bryan Adams during that tour too in May '83 at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. Then Styx in July '83, same arena.

[@stevenrowell156]

Bobby, same here around same time in Minneapolis, MN. Adams in his white oxford shirt and jeans. Fantastic concert!

[@codacreator6162]

I saw that show in Phoenix. It wasn't my first, but one of the very best! Rock on, brother!

[@richardmarcotte3983]

There is no Journey Without Steve Perry. Girl Can’t Help It should also be a big Hit!

[@rickbrenner6079]

“Girl can’t help it” is so, so good😊.

[@siracheclesiasticus171]

Could not agree more. He was just impressive! Sam Cook influenced him……….

[@juantuan5941]

Raised on Radio is one of my favorite albums of theirs. The whole album is great

[@gyyv]

Lets be clear, Steve Smith is not from this earth. (He's the drummer that never gets mentioned. Beastly!)

[@smittyboy13]

Thanks for mentioning him. He's my cousin. He's actually been rated the #1 all around drummer in Modern Drummer magazine 5 years in a row.

[@billr55]

@@smittyboy13 I've been following his jazz career too. Phenomenal all around drummer.

[@maryanneweldon8040]

Steve is from my home town. Hanson,Massachusetts. 😃

[@danieldomenech9751]

Totally agree!! The great Steve "Machine Gun" Smith!!! 🥁🎶

[@pa-chan8001]

For me there are 2 drummers who are in a league of their own. The late Neil Peart of Rush, who simply plays the most complex stuff this world has ever heard and Steve Smith who is simply the most diverse drummer ever. There are many other amazing drummers, but it's game over, the rest start in the next tier below.

[@scottkinsey4392]

Steve’s vocals was a performance in its self, that combined with his showmanship is what puts Steve above the rest 🙏🙏🤘

[@bigtimefirebreather214]

I think I can beat you on the most underrated song by Journey. Look away for just a minute and pause for effect and drum roll: Hopelessly in Love ( The Party's Over)😀

[@brandonjohnson5732]

This and AC/DCs Touch Too Much are my first musical memories. I remember laying in front of the speakers and staring at the album covers. Had to be 3 or 4 at the time because it was at the house before my parents split and divorced when I was 4 yrs old.

[@jimmywalker6238]

Couldn't agree with you more...."Still they ride" is up there as well.

[@waltergerlach1059]

Please do a show on "Still They Ride", it's a song that I could play daily. It has a beautiful melody and rythm that makes your soul cry out. I feel like I was riding along with Jesse all through the night! I LOVE THIS SONG!!

[@neugey]

OMG! The whole Escape record is iconic!!! Best. 80K. Ever. Spent.

[@flavellinator]

Fourth of July weekend, 1981.... Journey is on top of the world with their #1 album, and headlining the Rose Bowl. We camped 36 hours before the show, and patiently waited through Aldo Nova, Triumph, and Blue Oyster Cult (AND the baddest food fight I've ever witnessed), to finally see Journey, and oh was it worth it! The place erupted as soon as Stone In Love began, as the force of the general admission crowd moved me 30 yards toward the stage with BOTH feet off the ground! My face was pressed against the back of some dude for what seemed like an eternity, but when the dust settled we were right there near the front, with probably 70,000 others rocking full force. Strangely, Don't Stop Believin' was not the album's go to at that time as Stone In Love and Who's Cryin' Now got the most attention... and both still do with me to this day... Epic memories... Thx Professor for digging this gold nugget out!

[@christopherharris3229]

Should've left after BOC

[@ladihawke205]

Oh man back in 1981 I was a senior in HS and Journey was my top band. Steve,. the sexy man he is, was Journey to me and always will be. His voice is above all others, to me!!! He has a range that is awesome and rare. Takes me back to those summer night riding around with my best friends with the windows down and Journey blaring!! Kids these days just don't have that quality of singers. They don't need audio nothing!! :) I think I'll go listen to Journey from the 70's and 80's. Thanks for the memories!

[@depaola63]

Absolutely 1981 was my Sr. Year also 🌈 Classic memories 💎

[@ladihawke205]

@@depaola63 True!! Back when music was music!!! Nothing compares to it today!

[@steveandme63]

That summer I was at a different concert EVERY WEEKEND... Journey, Kansas, Styx, Cheap Trick, AC/DC, Doobie Brothers, just to name a few. It was an unforgettable summer.