Aside from his variable voice range, Steve is known for exuding so much emotion in his singing. When singing songs like this one it's like he is being transcended. He sings with so much soul.
Love this band. Steve Perry is in the zone here, performing as he would if in his rehearsal space. He’s such a brilliant musician and singer so he draws you into his emotion. The showmanship comes from his delivery and us witnessing his skill. He just stands in one spot and let’s it rip. 💙🎤
So glad you reacted to this song. You're description of Steve Perry being a sensitive singer was spot on! His voice draws you in...there's a reason he was nicknamed "The Voice". I saw Journey 3 times in the 80's so it brings back memories. Please react to more Journey! "Open Arms", "Wheel in the Sky", "Lights", "Patiently", "Faithfully"...I can go on and on!
When you hear Journey music, it's set apart not only by the lead singers voice (Steve Perry), but on how the guitarist and the lead vocalist can blend and play off each other. They were responsible for being the writers of most of Journeys music, and making the notes come alive!
Saw them live in the 79 and 82 and Perry is renowned for his countertenor vocal range and the same live as recorded, just phenomenal...Dubbed "The Voice" In the Top “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” ... 'seventh son' being the parable of The Prodigal Son. Thanx for the memories, Great reaction, Peace
Best concert I ever saw! It was 1981, I believe. Steve Perry is extraordinary!! I saw them at the Houston Astrodome and I'm almost sure Steve was wearing that shirt. I think I'll look for the DVD.
More Journey, Anton!! You can never go wrong with them. The first concert I ever attended was Journey. Mind. Blown. They were absolutely unbelievable. And you are correct about Steve Perry -- you hear his heart and soul with every single thing he sings. Just an incredible voice. Up there with Freddie Mercury and Jeff Lynne for me. I highly, highly encourage you to listen to "Faithfully," a beautiful love song about life on the road, written by keyboardist Jonathan Cain and Steve sings the hell out of it, "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'," which Steve wrote after a girlfriend cheated on him, "Stone in Love" (catch their version from this 1981 concert) and "Wheel in the Sky." I'd also suggest listening to their appearance on the Midnight Special in 1978, I think, where Steve shares vocals with then-keyboardist Greg Rolie - "Feelin' that Way" and "Anytime." But more Journey! More Journey!
So happy you featured journey...Steve Perry is one of a kind..he sings so much better in live than a studio recording..he really does..he is a total package...amazing voice..his speaking voice and singing voice is the same...he’s humble and a gorgeous handsome man..i really love him...Steve Perry is irreplaceable..even as a lead vocal of journey....Steve Perry is Journey...❤️
Steve Perry is and was a very emotional, sensitive guy.. and that's not a knock at all... it's just who he was. Theres a rock legend about when they toured with Van Halen in the 70s...the most macho of macho bands... they pulled a prank on Steve that ruined his new satin tour jacket... and apparently he cried.. so they made fun of him for that. For Steve, it was the first time having that kind of keepsake.. and to him it was a sign that he had "made it" so it hurt him to have it ruined. Hes also a bit of a "mama's boy".. again, not a knock.. just that his mom was everything to him. And he gravitated to emotional singers like Sam Cooke, who's style you can clearly hear in his singing.
They were just that good live. I heard them live that night. They did not call him The Voice for nothing. Coming from a broken home himself, he felt this song deeply.
This was cut off because there is an incredible piano solo at the end! This song is about his parent’s divorce which he stated , devastated him. You’re an empath and I am as well, and we get all the feels. Steve Perry’s solo of Foolish Heart is stunning.
Steve’s parents divorced when he was 8 and became somewhat estranged. He was heartbroken and music was where he found solace. So you picked up on the emotions Steve brings to everything he sings. Very humble man as well
He was the rock scenes Sinatra. Because of his vowels and consonant delivery, you can hear every word he says. Thank god for letting me be alive when this man (Steve Perry) was singing. The band were also awesome...so tight. The PERFECT rock band!
You are very right about sensitive, I also very sensitive, and I believe that Steve is sensitive. He moves me emotionally gives his all for the song. Love to watch him singing and how he uses his arm and emotional face ❤️ love your reaction 🎶🥰🎵🦋
Steve always said this was his toughet song to sing live simply because of the lyrics and the emotion. Can you imagine writing this andif you had to give it to anyone, you would give it to Steve Perry.
The one thing I really loved about Journey and Steve Perry in comparison to so many bands at the time is that you could actually hear and understand him over the music which is not the case for so many at the time. They were the best band of the time and a pleasure to see in concert. The term your looking for is not sensitive but empathetic which are similar.
Great reaction Anton!! Mother, Father is one of my favorite songs by Journey. It has long been believed that the 7th male child possessed prophetic as well as healing powers. In this songs case, he is the chosen one to restore the family. Looking forward to more reactions, take care!!
Wow...man....I always said altoough women tend to cyy easily, men are more sensitive than women....even the anger that men show in abusive relationships, it's still a sensitivy that they can't handle....love your thoughts on that geezer.
You look so happy during this song! I really enjoyed your reaction. When you looked at the camera and said ‘wow’ about his vocals, that is my ‘wow’ moment also! This is such a special song and video!
Great reaction. I just wanted to clarify the 7th son for you in response to some of the comments I have seen below. The 7th son reference is NOT a reference to the Prodigal son from the bible. It is a reference to European folklore where the 7th son has the power of healing and the 7th son of the 7th son is magic. In the parable of the prodigal son, there are only two sons in total.
Actually dating back to the late 60s, audio recordings are just as good then as it is today if, and I repeat "if" they were recorded on high end machines and masters were preserved well. FYI, usually "re-mastered" official cuts are noted in the title of videos and records and are usually identical to the original audio, perhaps cleaned up from master tape his that can form over the years, other times they play with the mix and will sound a bit different sonically. I still play old Santana, Rolling Stones, Beatles LPs from their early pressings (60s and 70s) and they are super clear and stereophonic. Lots of times when people say or think sound quality in old videos are crap is because we have to keep in mind that we often hear second, third, fourth hand versions and with internet then YT audio compression, well that is a recipe to give anyone a bad listening experience.
Just thought I would say, apparently the song is about a boy who is either alcoholic or drug addicted that Steve knew in his hometown when he was younger. How the family was torn because of it. The seventh son in folklore usually means that they have some sort of healing powers. So basically, I take this song to mean the son has many problems but feels he’ll heal himself and it will all be fine, but the family is a mess with worry and at that time a lot of embarrassment and accusations that the parents didn’t stop this from happening to him. They really DID sound that good. In fact they were better live! Extraordinary musicians, and Steve Perry‘s voice is just unmatched… Absolutely phenomenal. I was in junior high when this came out and that was a long time ago… I’ve been a fan from day one. They’re amazing.
I had their album titled "Next." It was the one released right before the Infinity album; which is the one when the band added Steve Perry for vocals. And wow, did Perry ever add to what the band was prior to that Infinity album. Neal Schon, guitarist, was near 16 yrs when he was already known by Santana and Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton heard Neal in a studio and was asked to join Derek and the Dominos...but he turned Clapton down and joined Santana instead at age 17yrs; and recorded on two of Santana's records. He then left and formed Journey in '73 or '74 I think.
I was a DJ in 1982.....one of the strippers/dancers...played this as her 2nd song.....and her fkn pimp waited at the end of the bar to take her money at the end of the night....ALWAYS think of her when I play this.
Nice reaction Anton.. I believe that the Seventh Son is either a Biblical or a Historian reference, the seventh son has telepathic powers that can be used for either good or evil. In this case the 7th son is then the healer of the family
You don't just hear Steve Perry you feel him.
The sound quality was even better in 1981……and musicians actually sang and played their instruments. Just pure unadulterated talent.
Aside from his variable voice range, Steve is known for exuding so much emotion in his singing. When singing songs like this one it's like he is being transcended. He sings with so much soul.
Well...Sam Cooke was his major influence! But yes...one of the greatest, most gifted singers ever.
-the hardest song-
-he ever did...-
Steve "the Voice " Perry is unbeatable
Only Steve Perry can sing this song . He’s amazing. He’s the voice!
Did you just say "remastered?" Baby, this is a live performance, sung and played to perfection!!
they did indeed sound just like this LIVE...no tricks, no remastering
He will always be the voice. Bon jovi gave him that nickname.
😊
This song and performance is INCREDIBLE!!!! Steve Perry is the best vocalist of all time. Holy crap!!! They broke the mold with him.
Steve is FLAWLESS in every live! Seeing them so many times they never disappoint!!! You are correct about Steve Perry. Just a great guy
Love this band. Steve Perry is in the zone here, performing as he would if in his rehearsal space. He’s such a brilliant musician and singer so he draws you into his emotion. The showmanship comes from his delivery and us witnessing his skill. He just stands in one spot and let’s it rip. 💙🎤
The journey Man legend perry forever The Golden voice The Big one oregenality absolutely amazing man The Best perry forever 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
So glad you reacted to this song. You're description of Steve Perry being a sensitive singer was spot on! His voice draws you in...there's a reason he was nicknamed "The Voice". I saw Journey 3 times in the 80's so it brings back memories. Please react to more Journey! "Open Arms", "Wheel in the Sky", "Lights", "Patiently", "Faithfully"...I can go on and on!
Special verse going from minor to major... Steve, the master! Neal, fantastic melody on the guitar! The band = possibly the best rock band ever.
One of if not the best live performing bands of all time.
When you hear Journey music, it's set apart not only by the lead singers voice (Steve Perry), but on how the guitarist and the lead vocalist can blend and play off each other. They were responsible for being the writers of most of Journeys music, and making the notes come alive!
This was live. One take.
In the studio he did this song in one take as well! Walked in killed it in a single take and walked away!!!
Imagine that! 😊
Cool 👍 😊
Saw them live in the 79 and 82 and Perry is renowned for his countertenor vocal range and the same live as recorded, just phenomenal...Dubbed "The Voice" In the Top “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” ... 'seventh son' being the parable of The Prodigal Son. Thanx for the memories, Great reaction, Peace
Steve Perry is a vocal beast and Neil Schon is underrated as a guitarist he joined Santana at 15 years old
I was lucky enough to be at this concert. Walking out of The Summit that night I knew I had just seen something special!!
Best concert I ever saw! It was 1981, I believe. Steve Perry is extraordinary!! I saw them at the Houston Astrodome and I'm almost sure Steve was wearing that shirt. I think I'll look for the DVD.
WOW....is THE WORD! Amazing band and the BEST of thir era...or any other era.
More Journey, Anton!! You can never go wrong with them.
The first concert I ever attended was Journey. Mind. Blown. They were absolutely unbelievable. And you are correct about Steve Perry -- you hear his heart and soul with every single thing he sings. Just an incredible voice. Up there with Freddie Mercury and Jeff Lynne for me.
I highly, highly encourage you to listen to "Faithfully," a beautiful love song about life on the road, written by keyboardist Jonathan Cain and Steve sings the hell out of it, "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'," which Steve wrote after a girlfriend cheated on him, "Stone in Love" (catch their version from this 1981 concert) and "Wheel in the Sky." I'd also suggest listening to their appearance on the Midnight Special in 1978, I think, where Steve shares vocals with then-keyboardist Greg Rolie - "Feelin' that Way" and "Anytime."
But more Journey! More Journey!
So happy you featured journey...Steve Perry is one of a kind..he sings so much better in live than a studio recording..he really does..he is a total package...amazing voice..his speaking voice and singing voice is the same...he’s humble and a gorgeous handsome man..i really love him...Steve Perry is irreplaceable..even as a lead vocal of journey....Steve Perry is Journey...❤️
Steve Perry is and was a very emotional, sensitive guy.. and that's not a knock at all... it's just who he was. Theres a rock legend about when they toured with Van Halen in the 70s...the most macho of macho bands... they pulled a prank on Steve that ruined his new satin tour jacket... and apparently he cried.. so they made fun of him for that. For Steve, it was the first time having that kind of keepsake.. and to him it was a sign that he had "made it" so it hurt him to have it ruined.
Hes also a bit of a "mama's boy".. again, not a knock.. just that his mom was everything to him. And he gravitated to emotional singers like Sam Cooke, who's style you can clearly hear in his singing.
08.02....yes...you have this. Steve Perry always said this is the most difficult song for him to sing because it is so emotional.....
They were just that good live. I heard them live that night. They did not call him The Voice for nothing. Coming from a broken home himself, he felt this song deeply.
This has always been one of my very favorite Journey songs ❣️ This DVD is one of my most precious possessions. Think I will watch it again today 😜
Steve Perry sings from his soul reaching our souls
This whole concert was filmed and can be found online, so they recorded the audio straight out of the board
This was cut off because there is an incredible piano solo at the end! This song is about his parent’s divorce which he stated , devastated him. You’re an empath and I am as well, and we get all the feels. Steve Perry’s solo of Foolish Heart is stunning.
Steve’s parents divorced when he was 8 and became somewhat estranged. He was heartbroken and music was where he found solace. So you picked up on the emotions Steve brings to everything he sings. Very humble man as well
This is perfection, his range and clarity are truly amazing. Steve you are the king😘💕
Not remastered. Original, awesome sound quality!
Steve Perry is an only child. I this this song is about that and his father leaving the family when Steve was 7 years old.
You will love Journey When You Love a Woman.
He was the rock scenes Sinatra. Because of his vowels and consonant delivery, you can hear every word he says. Thank god for letting me be alive when this man (Steve Perry) was singing. The band were also awesome...so tight. The PERFECT rock band!
Steve Perry's phraseology was superb..... especially live!
I agree
We all feel this way.
The fact that you said you are a sensitive soul made me subscribe . . . and the fact that you recognized that in Steve Perry.
Steve does sing with passion and power. Faster songs he moves around stage a lot without losing any of that.
The whole band kills.
You are very right about sensitive, I also very sensitive, and I believe that Steve is sensitive. He moves me emotionally gives his all for the song. Love to watch him singing and how he uses his arm and emotional face ❤️ love your reaction 🎶🥰🎵🦋
Steve always said this was his toughet song to sing live simply because of the lyrics and the emotion. Can you imagine writing this andif you had to give it to anyone, you would give it to Steve Perry.
He wrote most of it!
The one thing I really loved about Journey and Steve Perry in comparison to so many bands at the time is that you could actually hear and understand him over the music which is not the case for so many at the time. They were the best band of the time and a pleasure to see in concert. The term your looking for is not sensitive but empathetic which are similar.
In folklore, the seventh son possess special powers.
I love this song and you gave the most insightful reaction of any I’ve seen. I appreciate that you actually put some thought into it.
Love your analysis! I agree with all you have said, and you are not alone in your opinion. Thank you for playing JOURNEY!❤🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️
Steve Perry is, "THE VOICE"
Back in 1989 Jon Bon Jovi nicknamed Steve Perry the voice
Great reaction Anton!! Mother, Father is one of my favorite songs by Journey. It has long been believed that the 7th male child possessed prophetic as well as healing powers. In this songs case, he is the chosen one to restore the family. Looking forward to more reactions, take care!!
Wow...man....I always said altoough women tend to cyy easily, men are more sensitive than women....even the anger that men show in abusive relationships, it's still a sensitivy that they can't handle....love your thoughts on that geezer.
You look so happy during this song! I really enjoyed your reaction. When you looked at the camera and said ‘wow’ about his vocals, that is my ‘wow’ moment also! This is such a special song and video!
I fell in love with steve perry in 1982 at 14! He was called the voice
Great reaction. I just wanted to clarify the 7th son for you in response to some of the comments I have seen below. The 7th son reference is NOT a reference to the Prodigal son from the bible. It is a reference to European folklore where the 7th son has the power of healing and the 7th son of the 7th son is magic. In the parable of the prodigal son, there are only two sons in total.
Actually dating back to the late 60s, audio recordings are just as good then as it is today if, and I repeat "if" they were recorded on high end machines and masters were preserved well.
FYI, usually "re-mastered" official cuts are noted in the title of videos and records and are usually identical to the original audio, perhaps cleaned up from master tape his that can form over the years, other times they play with the mix and will sound a bit different sonically.
I still play old Santana, Rolling Stones, Beatles LPs from their early pressings (60s and 70s) and they are super clear and stereophonic.
Lots of times when people say or think sound quality in old videos are crap is because we have to keep in mind that we often hear second, third, fourth hand versions and with internet then YT audio compression, well that is a recipe to give anyone a bad listening experience.
Just thought I would say, apparently the song is about a boy who is either alcoholic or drug addicted that Steve knew in his hometown when he was younger. How the family was torn because of it. The seventh son in folklore usually means that they have some sort of healing powers. So basically, I take this song to mean the son has many problems but feels he’ll heal himself and it will all be fine, but the family is a mess with worry and at that time a lot of embarrassment and accusations that the parents didn’t stop this from happening to him. They really DID sound that good. In fact they were better live! Extraordinary musicians, and Steve Perry‘s voice is just unmatched… Absolutely phenomenal. I was in junior high when this came out and that was a long time ago… I’ve been a fan from day one. They’re amazing.
Yeah, let's see Jon Bon Jovi do that!!
Seventh Son is the healer
This is live.
I had their album titled "Next." It was the one released right before the Infinity album; which is the one when the band added Steve Perry for vocals. And wow, did Perry ever add to what the band was prior to that Infinity album. Neal Schon, guitarist, was near 16 yrs when he was already known by Santana and Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton heard Neal in a studio and was asked to join Derek and the Dominos...but he turned Clapton down and joined Santana instead at age 17yrs; and recorded on two of Santana's records. He then left and formed Journey in '73 or '74 I think.
THANK YOU! Love this fantastic voice. 🎵🎶🎤
Yes....Iron Maiden were fantastic...7th son has a very religious connetation......
I'll give "In Flamws" a listen...
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Me encanta!👍👍👍
Not remastered. Just Journey live.
Not remastered
Neil Shon learned a lot from Carlos Santana when he was young
I was a DJ in 1982.....one of the strippers/dancers...played this as her 2nd song.....and her fkn pimp waited at the end of the bar to take her money at the end of the night....ALWAYS think of her when I play this.
🎧❤️
No not remastered!!
Hey Anton, are you also the first amendment auditor I've seen on TH-cam?
Triumph ¨Lat it on the line¨ official video is a banger. give it a look when you can.
Nice reaction Anton.. I believe that the Seventh Son is either a Biblical or a Historian reference, the seventh son has telepathic powers that can be used for either good or evil. In this case the 7th son is then the healer of the family
No...the sound quality WAS THAT GOOD back then!
Why Can’t This Night Last Forever
He comes from a broken home.
Take the Shaka kann
It’s not remastered this is all live. Journey sounds better live than they do on record.
Did you just compare steve perry and bon jovi 😂 - steve doesn't need to be flashy and crazy wild cause he's THAT GOOD - voice is that good
While everyone points out what a great voice perry has, no one mentions that he's a really nice person. He kind, patient and funny.
You stopped the video to soon bro. Go back and listen to the piano solo you missed it.
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Still they ride by journey.
Not remastered, they were real musicians...
Neal Schon wrote this about his childhood
It's Steve Perry. Your comment It's an 80s voice.....😂 Drnk another foo foo beverage and be sensitive....😂😂😂
Not remastered.