WHAT HAPPENED?!| FIRST TIME HEARING Steve Perry - Oh Sherrie REACTION

[@Mary-cz8pf]

He just wanted to make a solo album. Neil Schon wasn't happy because he said the songs sounded like Journey. Of course it sounded like Journey, it was Steve Perry singing

[@teresavalencia-rincones7746]

THATS RIGHT!!!

[@DCoop-uo2wq]

Steve Perry is journey of course it sounds like journey lol

[@sherrit1964]

This was my song in the 80’s, not only because my name is Sherri, but it’s just a good song!

[@apolloorosco6852]

I always thought it was 🙄

[@73mooch]

Foolish heart is a must

[@rachellyadao531]

Foolish Heart ❤️ is another awesome song

[@johnvance3011]

What’s crazy about this is I heard it on the local radio station this morning, and I see this after not hearing the song for probably 7 years

[@janlarson1767]

He didn’t leave Journey at this time he just went off and did a solo album. He leave Journey a few years later over health problems. They wanted to tour for the new album and he was unable at the time. So that ended in time with Journey.

[@freedoms2010]

There will never be a voice like Steve Perry. Never

[@debrap947]

I 100% agree with others that Steve Perry is one of the best voices ever!

[@jorgebrahim1565]

Yep for me the best Malé voice ever no doubt about MR STEVE PERRY

[@StevePaur-hf4vy]

There is a reason Steve Perry is known as "The Voice" in the music industry

[@Miamara10]

hes great but the true' voice is aussie John Farnam

[@joannegoebel4642]

Steve Perry could sing the phone book and it would be a hit.

[@peterflynn2111]

This is his only hit here in Australia ;Journey never charted here ; so here he is a one hit wonder

[@helendunbar1845]

Truth! 😂

[@dhawkins13770]

@@peterflynn2111 Australia's loss! Steve Perry as the lead vocalist for Journey (from 1978 - 1998) was, hands down, the BEST rock vocalist to date.

[@devinjones6670]

​​@@peterflynn2111well this song was sung by Steve Perry single not the band Journey so Journey had 0 hits in Australia that's crazy

[@PugZ-n-StitcheS]

These kids are thinking, "what's a phone book"?🤔😂

[@bgvan37]

Just love when the youngins finally hear our music............

[@dougpoe4775]

Breaking news, Journey's Don't stop believing and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody to be preserved by the Library of Congress in the national registry. Just over 600 songs have been preserved so far.

[@navicook3681]

Steve Perry is a rock legend. Earth shattering voice. He a GOAT.👍👏😎

[@Shrykespeare]

It's kind of a sad story. Perry suffered a bad hip injury while hiking in Hawaii. He didn't want to rush into surgery, but with a big tour coming up, his bandmates asked him to have the surgery. Perry refused, and this led to him leaving the band permanently. OF NOTE - this happened in the late 90s, WELL after the release of this song in 1984. To be clear, Steve was still in the band at the time of this song and video's release. It was just a side project he did between Journey albums, and it spawned three other hits, "She's Mine", "Strung Out", and "Foolish Heart". "Foolish Heart" is probably the one that got the most airplay besides this one.

[@patsk8872]

So... he fell out because he just wasn't hip anymore

[@victoriaserreno2398]

@@patsk8872 Nicely done. 😆

[@Thefishthatsavestheworld]

He did come back temporarily came back and they did When you love a woman for which they won a grammy. Its told that he was in so much pain during the filming of the video he would have to go lie down between takes.

[@roger1296]

As I also understand it, he was struggling with depression. I saw a great interview with him on Sunday Morning on CBS.

[@DM-kc5du]

That was the 2nd time he left. The first time, he was burnt out, his mother had recently died, and he was having creative differences. When the hip issue came up and he wouldn't go on tour that 2nd time, the band saw it as a power play so rather than have him go on hiatus, they officially replaced him.

[@kroakie4]

Steve’s voice is one of a kind. Smooth as silk and a little gritty at the same time. It’s rich and expressive, and he can do just about anything with it.

[@rebeccabauer792]

“Open Arms,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” “Anyway You Want It,” so many, many great ones in which Steve continues to amaze.

[@utcnc7mm]

Also "Stone in Love" to go with your suggestions!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

“Who’s Cryin Now” live from Houston!

[@julielovelace7189]

Lights yes that LEDs into Stay awhile. OMG Seen Journey three times and it was AWESOME

[@Michael-id9bw]

Yes to all of that, and I would add "Anytime" and "Lovin', Touchin, Squezzin" as well.

[@melk.6024]

Love this Album...made me a Journey fan back in the day....but with Steve Perry only!

[@robertstoner8244]

Steve is journey. His voice is like no other. Love this man's voice. was definitely a big part of my life in my youth

[@jorgebrahim1565]

Yepppp the best Malé voice ever no doubt about

[@rawnbadillo9886]

Don't know if he's the best but he... along with Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) and Dennis DeYoung (Styx) and Peter Cetera (Chicago) are the Mt Rushmore of voices.

[@kroakie4]

I think you’re forgetting Robert Plant. Just maaaybe?

[@CarlosRodriguez-vi5tf]

This was Steve’s Perry’s single on his solo album but he was not out of the band. I saw them in 1986 and he performed this song. I’ve been to many concerts in my lifetime but I have not ever hear a more powerful voice live

[@magneto7930]

Saw them in 1986 myself, a great concert!

[@yaimavol]

You listen to the YT clips live and SP never has one flat note live and no autotune needed.

[@jackfenter5244]

Correct!! Was not out of the band at this time Journey took a break and Steve Perry and Neal Schon both made sole records and the came back to make Raised on Radio about a year after this

[@paulstewart6203]

I also saw them in the mid-80s, went there the night of the concert in St Louis and got 15th row Center, awesome show, correct me if I'm wrong, wasn't that Randy Jackson playing bass?

[@kimware348]

There's only one more and it's a female Ann Wilson of Heart

[@jaynepletcher2370]

Mother, Father is the BEST for his vocal range !!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay/Amber, his "Foolish Heart" was another hit for 'The Voice' (Steve) !!

[@kmach1000]

Yes! Please, please!

[@sunilayya8948]

One of the very best male vocalists of all time. No ifs no buts.

[@sheilaschnee9444]

So so true!

[@mikekling]

Such class!! One of the best voices of all time!! Please do "Foolish Heart" next!! Keep smiling!! ✨😁✨

[@1220joeyj]

Foolish Hearts is such a beautiful song

[@BillGraper]

That was going to be my next request. That's his other well known solo hit.

[@harrybean3058]

strung out and dont fight it with kenny loggins

[@mikekling]

@@harrybean3058 yes!! both are great songs!! 🎶🎶

[@markvanderstelt8999]

the one with the video of him in the studio.

[@E09154]

Steve Perry is legendary! His range is incredible!! I've heard many people attempt this on Karaoke night, all have failed. 😂

[@yaimavol]

Steve Perry is one of the best male vocalists of all time for sure. Will make most people's top 5 list.

[@kroakie4]

He’s got the warmth, the light gravel, an operatic quality, and amazing control over his emotions. And although she’s a woman, he reminds me a bit of Anne Wilson from Heart for these traits.

[@nazur72]

Peter Cetera and Steve Perry are in the top 5 all time in my book!

[@logical1510]

For me, he's number one for sure. You could certainly attribute this to nostalgia because it's been my favourite band since I was 12-13 years old, but hey, to each their own! I can definitely appreciate other male vocalists that are perhaps more technical, heck even... "better", but Steve Perry with Journey was a force beyond comprehension in how their songs felt so nostalgic even if it was your first hearing.

[@barrycampbell2166]

Stuff he wrote while in journey

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

He really left not on bad blood he had a crippling hip injury that prevented him from touring . He is a amazing singer . Love him , he is such an icon. Steve Perry is still going strong.

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

Definitely. He just did a song with Clannad…2 amazing artists/groups.

[@xScooterAZx]

@@kathleenmurphy6220 Clannad hs been one of my fave bands since th 80's when they did the theme song for Robin of Sherwood in 1884. They were on the radio a lot in England. I loved it

[@nicolek1676]

He also suffers from a degenerative bone condition that requires him to get both hips replacements. It was a matter of when and not it. The band got tired of the unknown of when this would happen hence why he was dropped

[@nicolek1676]

The saddest thing I saw when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame and he never got to sing a single song with them when they performed

[@Chinachik]

@@nicolek1676 That was actually Steve's decision not to sing with them; he stated it was Arnel's time to shine as he is Journey's lead singer now and has been for many years. Arnel was willing to step aside and let Steve sing for the ceremony, but he wouldn't do it. Both of them are stand-up guys who have great respect for each other.

[@ronbrown912]

Perry is one of the greatest voices of his era. Period. Nuff said....

[@rickpetersen1745]

Steve Perry is the undisputed king of Rock Ballard's. No one in the same league.

[@markkauder1288]

Lou Gramm is damn close….but yeah.

[@rickpetersen1745]

@@markkauder1288 quite true him and Paul Rogers are two good candidates for runner up

[@matthewr23]

Peter Cetera

[@matth9275]

Steve Perry's voice is instantly recognizable, an absolute legend.

[@jamesboyd2394]

Steve Perry...The Voice...

[@deathbysnoosnoo8640]

At work we often ask each other hypothetical questions. I was asked if I could have any singer's voice who would i choose. There can be no other choice than Steve Perry.

[@renehouse2015]

Yep... Steve comes in strong on this song!

[@ccchanel8171]

She’s Mine and Foolish Heart from that same album Street Talk is gold.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Steve Perry "Foolish Heart" Is A MUST.

[@williamgriffin8436]

He is the Voice. The greatest vocalist of all time.

[@Teresa-xq5ut]

He’s known as “the voice” for a reason. ♥️

[@futurenurse2015]

Steve Perry is THE VOICE!

[@Slinkx]

I hope Mr Perry sees this and realizes what his voice and this song can do to people. Young and old. It doesn't matter.

[@chickenjo23]

Foolish Heart!!! Another great one by him.

[@traduseuse5895]

Open Arms is a must as far as power ballads go, and a great display of Steve Perry's voice. I still get emotional when I hear it all those years later.

[@larrywright6214]

Faithfully is even better, especially live.

[@herminiahernandez1512]

Me too.

[@donerickson7305]

The band played much too loud on Open Arms. Have the time you had a hard time hearing Steve Perry

[@puttytatt61]

Love the way he says my name!! LOL!

[@brian52763]

I saw JOURNEY in what was their last tour with Steve, (RAISED ON RADIO)! He hit a note that almost hurt your ears it was so powerful! My absolute favorite band!

[@ScottHillEnglish]

For the last 15 years, Journey has toured with a Filipino singer named Arnel Pineda. The saw a video on the internet of him singing very much like Steve Perry and they hired him. Both Pineda and Perry have nothing but effusive praise for each other...Perry even gave Pineda a shout out in his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acceptance speech. Both men are class acts.

[@kristinabushnell3652]

Arnel Pineda was a great choice for the job.. I can't believe how similar their voices are. I'm not sure anyone else could even come close to filling in for Steve Perry.

[@shapeach]

Arnel is flipping AMAZING I saw them in NC Summer of 2016 and Arnel out sung Steve Perry!!! Never have I heard a voice like that, his energy his personality his vocal gymnastics were Stunning!! And I saw Journey with Steve Perry 1981 Atlanta Ga. So I heard the original at the height of their World Class fame both are phenomenal artist but Arnel will BLOW YOU AWAY!!! 🌹

[@PatrickPrejusa]

Arnel Pineda has a pretty astounding voice, actually, otherwise, they wouldn't have asked him to be the lead singer for Journey.

[@janetcunningham832]

He will never be the same as Perry

[@charlizewinslow5284]

@@kristinabushnell3652 Arnel sounds like Bryan Adams not Steve Perry. He was hired because he covered a number of 80s rockers. Schon called him a “chameleon”. Their voices aren’t “similar”, he has half Perry’s vocal range and can’t sing the whole Journey catalog, that’s why the band hired 2 extra backup lead singers to fill the gap. @Scott Hill English Perry doesn’t “praise” Pineda, he’s nice to all singers. Perry wanted the band to go with Jeff Scott Soto so that they could go in a new direction.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Steve Perry the man! Need more Journey - Don’t Stop Believing, Open Arms, Tearing Me Apart

[@TonyMillirons-q7g]

Perry is the goat!!

[@stephaniewcallow7875]

Steve Perry "You Better Wait"..... OMG his vocals on that one is amazing! Great song that I think you'll both love.

[@jackie_jrml]

From his 90’s solo album. It’s actually very good. That song he sounds amazing. That and Missing You are my favorites of his!! Oh and his vocals on Somewhere There’s Hope?! Wow!!

[@amandawagner7563]

Yes

[@debbiejohnson1484]

Totally agree!

[@chazrjr]

From the "for the love of strange medicine" Album................Awesome!

[@suzannehennessy]

Steve Perry had the Best voice of the late 70's and 80's.

[@megaroli]

I feel like this is a game of Battleship where you guys are slowly getting closer to the target. If you guys are gonna try more Journey or Steve Perry's songs you must do Open Arms. You cannot miss that one!.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

“Open Arms” and “Who’s Cryin Now”” LIVE from Houston’s - 1981 I believe- that concert was spot on and phenomenal!

[@karenkat1111]

Definitely both! Personally prefer Who's Cryin Now

[@emmef7970]

Totally agree. One of the best power ballads ever written and sung by one of the best vocalist's in the industry.

[@mikec3853]

Perfect simile!

[@judyseeley5284]

Open arms an absolutely must, open arms was playing at Milton's pizza juke box when my husband and I had our first date summer of 1983 and yes we still married

[@trb2021]

He did how own background vocals to this song. This man is amazing.....

[@mikemitchell4960]

you may already know Steve studied opera before joining the band, not many singers have that kind of range and power, i agree you can always tell his voice, loved it when it came out still great ,still holds up after all these years, "Foolish Heart" is another perry classic, peace

[@gloriasueb]

Where did you hear he studied opera? Do you have an online reference to that?

[@mikemitchell4960]

@@gloriasueb i remember i seen a interview with Steve on the city news when they were playing in Toronto, my cousin and i thought that was pretty cool and that explained that voice, of course we went to that concert and Steve was great to say the least,peace

[@tanyarobinson1146]

His father was an opera singer.

[@trudieristich795]

Yes so did Pat Benatar she did Opera I don't know if you and Rob Halford Jeff Tate from Queensryche

[@laurarose544]

You have to listen to "when you love a woman"....Ammaaazing song...beautiful!!

[@charlizewinslow5284]

He left because he got PTSD from overtouring and lost his desire to sing. Journey had the most punishing tours and Steve used to sing 4-6 nights in a row for 7-12 months straight for year after year.

[@ruthlafler5622]

Yeah, you can see their tour schedules on the Wikipedia page for each tour. Brutal.

[@jamiegriffin9866]

He's my NUMBER ONE!!!!

[@dmaynardabu]

This was released in 84. Steve did not leave Journey Till 1987. He has the most amazing voice. Steve was Journey. They were nothing until Steve came along. He took them to the stratosphere. Steve could sing the phone book and I would listen.

[@PlumbPitiful]

Yes, he did leave the band in 1987, but don't forget that he did reunite with them to make the 1996 album Trial By Fire

[@edwardforster8905]

Lmao ... at the phone book line!! I'm totally stealing that one!! I agree! He and the band came together at the right time! Timing had a great deal to do with it. Plus, Herbie Herbert!! Thank God for Herbie!! What vision and instincts he had!! RIP Herbie 🙏 But yes, Steve is "The Voice" and wow did they all do amazing stuff together!!

[@dmaynardabu]

@@edwardforster8905 that’s cool with me. Lol!

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

Amen to that

[@coreen588]

Steve Perry has a new album out...listen to "We're still here"...he still has it after all these years

[@skeeterinnewjersey5256]

Amen to that.

[@visiblepixels4632]

Another *amazing* Steve Perry solo song is "Foolish Heart" from this album. Watch the video. And, as others have said, he was still with Journey when he did this. They recorded one of my favorite Journey albums ever ("Raised on Radio") shortly after this.

[@edwardforster8905]

Yep... about 2 years later.

[@crandyran]

Foolish Heart is sooooo awesome!!

[@snow_white_75]

Yes!!! Foolish Heart one of my all time favorite song%!!

[@charlesmcmillan4384]

He was still in journey..this was his solo album in 1984 between 1983 frontiers and 1986 raised on radio

[@beverlydust5381]

Steve Perry is known as the Voice, after he left the band he didn't sing for years he has two Christmas cds out .

[@rickalbuquerque1205]

He sings from his heart with feeling

[@davidphillips4476]

The Voice.....nuff said...dude's a legend.

[@bakilacat1]

‘Separate ways’ and ‘open arms’. Are awesome. Yes, has a great voice full of feelings…. Makes u believe he means it.

[@yorumsfield556]

This one is in my top 10 best songs of all time. He's so good. 👍

[@deucejv]

An extremely underrated Perry song is You Better Wait. Doesn't get nearly enough play.

[@chrisford1116]

When Steve did this song, he was still with Journey. I saw Journey in Seattle in 1986, and they played this song, even though it wasn't officially a Journey song. Great show. The Outfield was their opener. You might like them too.

[@marciequinn5323]

I saw a interview with Steve Perry where he said the song "Don't stop believing" got inducted into the Library of Congress

[@robertg7396]

For a solo Steve Perry ballad that really showcases his vocals, I would recommend "I Stand Alone". It's phenomenal!

[@edwardforster8905]

GREAT Suggestion!!

[@lkey4045]

Yes, I Stand Alone is phenomenal!

[@larrybarger8591]

you guys are the best music reactors on the web.I watch them all.none compare you guys really get into the music.each time I watch you guys I get lost in the music with you all

[@axltyler]

Steve Perry has that same hallmark of 70s/80s rock star singers: a remarkable ability to be able to project such HIGH NOTES with EFFORTLES POWER!

[@sarahwatkins7819]

We had the greatest music . Journey was a great concert and his voice pierced the sky

[@vinniekay0967]

You guys' emotional reactions to Journey & Steve Perry always seems Legit! I love it ;)

[@johnj2763]

Great song. One of the truly great voices of Rock and Roll.

[@michellesnyder9498]

He was the lead singer of Journey, this is his solo song

[@sherryberry6492]

Loved that song (still do!) when it first came out, great memories of the summer of ‘84 (I was 19, skinny, and cute lol)…those were some might good days….🥰

[@dave0915]

At this point, Steve hadn't left Journey. This was just a hiatus from Journey for a solo album in 1984. He rejoined them for a couple of more Journey albums in 1986 and 1996. He recorded more solo albums in 1994 and 2018, plus a Christmas album in 2021. Basically Steve was in Journey from 1977-87 and 1995-98.

[@jackiepierce1467]

Foolish Heart and Open Arms are MUST reacts of Mr. Perry. Amazing songs in their own right...add his voice, Stellar!!

[@heidikleckawoodward20]

Journey was a band that had a singer b4 Steve but it was Steve's voice ND him that made journey global, but there was friction w/him and his band after several years but the Hawaii injury is really what did it in foe them all..

[@keithabel1307]

Foolish ❤ Heart is a must. Truly shows Steve's vocal skills, which are #1.

[@westreat771]

Steve Perry never felt like he was a part of the journey. He felt like an outcast and they all argue all the time about what songs are we’re going to sing and everything else he just felt like an outcast but he was the lead singer.

[@jamescc2010]

IT is very hard to find beautiful unique voice and talent like Steve!

[@dougpoe4775]

There is still plenty of Journey with Steve you haven't heard yet, 9 albums worth, you have just scratched the surface. Nice reaction keep diving into Journey and when you can live is best especially the Escape tour in 1981 in Houston. Love you Guys 👍

[@victoriaburch1367]

Steve Perry - Best voice, vocals, range EVER!!!!!

[@JamesBlack-ps4df]

Great album from start to finish.

[@projectghost1595]

A local radio station here in Philadelphia, a few weeks ago, played this song with only his vocals. They isolated his vocals and dropped the music. I've heard this song a million times, but never isolated. AMAZING!!!

[@douglasskinner6348]

In 1982, Journey guitarist, Neal Schon, was making projects outside of the band, which prompted Steve to make a solo album in 1984 (Street Talk). Returned to Journey at the end of the year, and they worked on their next album, Raised On Radio. In 1987, he was burnt out after nearly 10 years of recording and touring along with his mother dying, so he quit the band in mid-tour. He came back in late 1995, after touring for his second solo album (For the Love of Strange Medicine (1994)). His last album with Journey was released in October 1996 (Trial by Fire), and he injured his hip while hiking in Hawaii shortly after. He held off on surgery, which prompted the band to fire him 1998, after Trial by Fire fell off the charts. He holds a grudge against the members of the band, whom he felt were sticking their noses in his business with the surgery and then firing him, and he's been a solo artist ever since.

[@josephpedroza632]

That voice.... one of the greatest voices ever.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Awwww - I'm so glad you guys finally did this song - but a little sad that you didn't react to the video. There is actually a really funny one to go with it. Please please do Foolish Heart next. It's just vocal perfection. And I would still love a reaction to Journey's Don't Stop Believing.

[@sandrareed2553]

My Love Steve Perry ! Thank You for playing this ! I Love when you react to him ! I’m Happy 😊❤️🌈✌🏼🤟🏼🌹🌹🌹

[@brianmcmaster5112]

Steve Perry left due to creative differences, but came back in 1986 with Raised on Radio with Neil Schoen and the keyboard player and it was a huge hit album with lead single, The Girl Can't Help it ,a song you should definitely react to.

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

The biggest issue was his crippling hip injury, which he didn’t want to surgically fix until after their tour. They said NO. Leading them to creative differences.

[@Teriberries]

I am obsessed with Girl Can’t Help It!!

[@larrywright6214]

I'll be Alright Without You is great too. They both have live videos from that tour on KZbin. Randy Jackson is rocking the bass on these videos!

[@brianmcmaster5112]

@@Teriberries It's easily one of my favorite songs by them.

[@jeffrey9195]

I can see the video in my mind as this song is playing. She's walking down those stairs as he's singing to her. Love it!

[@kirstenbenford3497]

Steve was nicknamed “The Voice”!❤️

[@PugZ-n-StitcheS]

Bon Jovi gave him that name.😉

[@artv8736]

One of the greatest voices ever for sure.

[@umainebearman]

The video version of this is actually really fun. Steve did get back with journey for 1 on their greatest hits album which is really good called "When you love a woman" a ballad obviously.

[@Kim-dm4yb]

Yes I wish they would have reacted w the actual music video...it has a much better impact.

[@chazrjr]

Actually "When you love a woman" was NOT Originally from the Greatest Hits Album....It was from 1996 Album "Trial By Fire" after that, Perry left the band because of a Hip injury.....RIGHT before the tour was supposed to start.....That's when they fractured....

[@southernwanderer7912]

Steve Perry's voice is amazing. I never listened to Journey after he left the band. I love male singers who can hit those high notes.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Love this song Steve left the band because he said in an interview he was burned out and wanted to take a break and the band wanted to keep touring he also said he was just not feeling what he was singing anymore.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

Steve Perry is my favorite Rock star voice. Period. It's his quality and his ability to put emotion into the song.

[@mitziesanders9840]

Still my greatest regret was never getting Journey tickets despite trying multiple times. Steve Perry’s vocals are so unique and great whether he was solo or with Journey.

[@johnthegreek5836]

I love Steve Perry’s voice, he is so incredible and his voice is descent

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

There's a "behind the music" documentary on vh1 that will answer your questions. If you watch the original video of this song, you'll see his real girlfriend he was singing to. Sherry was so pretty. She's also party of the documentary. Highly recommend it! From the documentary, you'll see why the Journey song "Only the Young" is my favorite song by them.

[@maryjohanna257]

The original video is so good. I wish they would’ve watched the video cause it’s pretty funny.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Forever The Voice!!!

[@CTX700girl]

When You Love A Woman, and the song, I Stand Alone are phenomenal songs you need to hear. Forgot to mention, Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, which he did with Journey. Listen to the live version. He hits an incredibly high note on that one.

[@rhondabaker1064]

He is called “the voice”. Journey has always been my favorite band, but I will never listen to them without Steve Perry.