The club weve been a part of for these decades has room for more. Shes getting there. Saw Ringo, Hagar, Loverboy, Yes, Deep Purple, Steve Miller and Bachman Turner in the 2nd half of 24. Throw in some great tribute bands too.
Jonathan Cain, who wrote Faithfully, said in an interview that the repetitive piano motif of the song came to him due to the constant hum of the tour bus wheels he was riding on while headed to a Journey Escape album show in Saratoga Springs, New York. The melody to 'Faithfully' came to Cain in a dream he was having while asleep on the tour bus. Cain woke up on the tour bus with the opening line 'Highway run into the midnight sun' as the only lyrics he had for the song that night. Cain finished the song the next day.
As a roadie, I just have to say that it’s not just hard on the artists; it’s hard on the crew as well. Your family back home gets in a rhythm with you gone, and you disrupt their rhythm when you get back home. You feel like a stranger amongst the people you love, and they’ve changed and grown since you’ve last seen them…and so have you. It’s like coming home to strangers with familiar faces. *Edit* - Thank you all for your kindness, but I'm not asking for sympathy or even recognition. I just wanted to point out that the weariness of the road extends beyond the performers.
I would assume it is harder on the crew because they don't get the payoff of fame and fortune to compensate for the even longer hours and harder physical job.
Some musicians work hard to become masters of their trade and create things that bring the world joy. Others were born with a talent that can’t be taught or learned and were put on this earth to take us on spiritual and emotional journeys. Perry is the latter.
I also am loving the musical romp through my memories. Besides, she really can't examine most music past 1998, due to most voices being auto tuned or pitch perfected.
@@MarkStockman-b4j Plenty of room at the top for voices such as theirs. There's likely a lot of overlap in fan base too. Anyone who's too much of purist one way or the other just has a narrow focus. They'll mature out of it. Pavarotti is no less great for Domingo or Carreras having existed. No one will replace RJD or Steve Perry.
One single syllable from the GREAT Steve Perry and you know it's him. No other voice in all of music history is as recognizable as his. Thank you for doing a video on Journey.
Not just artists. I remember when I was in the navy those 6mo. Cruises. This is such the perfect line because you have both changed, but neither of you think you have
@@Lance54689if you going with the guilt is there any better than: "I forgive you, now I ask the same of you While we were apart, I was human too" Human League - Human
I'm a retired Combat Marine, doing dishes and looking at snow outside, listening to this reaction with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. The sadness of being away from family and also of losing people you've met along your journey is the hard part of life. If we are lucky and make it through it,the bond we have with those closest to us even more special. We all are human beings. Thank you for reinforcing that, and sharing your kindness as we listen, relate, remember and cope . Much appreciated and therapeutic.🇺🇸❤
This one is a tearjerker - for me personally… I sang this for a friend of mine and his new bride at their wedding reception, with an 80’s style journey coverband that they had playing, bc it was their song. This was spring of 2002. Three years later, he asked me to sing it at his wife’s funeral..she died of brain cancer. I sang it a whole step down, acapella, at her grave site. Both musicians, he’s still one of my best friends to this day. He remarried, but he always brings her up to me when he hears the song somewhere and he gets a hold of me somehow and tells me about how much he loved her. HS sweethearts, they practically knew each other since 2nd grade. Then got married right after they graduated college. I know I want to cry every time I hear this song somewhere.
At a Christmas party in 1983, at the age of 14&15, my husband Shane and I were in attendance at a townhouse apartment with 25 other teens when someone put this record on the turntable and played Faithfully. My husband was the only boy brave enough to pull me into the center of the room wrapping his strong young athletic arms around me and we kissed the first deeply romantic kiss in either of our lives. I can still see all the other kids sitting up the stairs in a row peeking through the spindles with their hands desperately grasping the spindles with both hands on each side of their face with a look of sheer awe at what they were witnessing. Everyone knew that we committed to each other for the rest of our lives and we new together that we would be together eternally and most of all Faithfully! We have continued that commitment for 41 years having 3 adult children and 5 grandkids. We love to watch your videos you explain the music exactly how we felt the music ourselves. You bring us to tears and excitement. I always say to you on the screen,”Wait for it” because I know what’s about to come and of course you get there every time. Also we are chefs and your relating music to food is exactly what we do with our menu!! It’s like a friendship of the mind! You are awesome and you bring such calmness to us especially during these tumultuous times we live in! It’s our first comment, I promise to keep it shorter next time but I just had to share our story with you.
Your story brought tears to me eyes. Beautifully written and beautiful story. So happy for you and you husband and family to have experienced this life this way. God Bless you!
Similar story for me .known my wife since I was 5 . Been married 34 years together 38 .I remember the day we so each other different and fell in love. 3 children 3 grandkids. I wouldn’t change a single thing.
I would eat at your establishment. I to am a chef. Music and food are passionate, symphonic, emotional creations to be shared and experienced. Anthony Bourdain would be proud.
Have "Faithfully" tattooed on my side arm in honor of my beautiful hubby who died in a horrid car crash just over 2yrs years ago 🙏 He was a drumner in the Marine Corps Band 🇺🇸 Miss You Terribly Anthony 💔
The Voice. He was called that for a reason. Simply amazing. He and Freddie Mercury, in different ways, defined a generation with their unique and powerful vocals.
This song was my gf's and my song and we saw them that year in Chicago. She put her head on my shoulder and held me and we made it to the 'love' stage. Since it was high school, it only lasted a year and a half, but the impact of that moment at the show has not been lost. 2 years ago, we ran into each other at an event..instead of the regular hellos or whatever, she looked at me and said "Faithfully, Journey, Chicago, 1983...it is still a memory like it happened yesterday.". I said "for me, too". And just for those few seconds as we hugged, we were 17 and 16 as it rushed back into our feels. THAT'S LIFE IMPACT!
I grew up during this time and we honestly had no idea how spoiled were to be surrounded by such good music everywhere. We were literally swimming in it and didn't even realize how unique that was! In every store, out of every car and bedroom window,... these supreme examples of musicianship and production.It was a very special place in time. Thank you for letting us experience it again through your ears. I imagine if I had had a daughter that she and I would do this together. So you are my virtual youtube daughter, lol!
I SOOOO agree with this! We had no idea what we were living through- it was just the way it was. Certainly, none of us knew it would end. But hey- we were THERE. We got to grow up surrounded by the best of the late 60s, the 70s, the 80s, and when we were 20 somethings, we got the 90s. Lol i wasn't allowed to go to concerts as a teen, until my Aunt and a family friend talked Mom into letting me go see Steve Winwood with the rest of the kids. Talk about doing me a solid! Hell of a first concert, lol. Raised the bar sky high from then on. Thus, i made up for lost time, once I was 18. Any concert that came around i liked, id go. If there wasn't one, I'd hang at the bars that hosted bands. I was utterly addicted to live music- and the 90's were the perfect time for that. Growing up, the question you asked new acquaintances or friends was " So, what kind of music are you into?'. Great way to get exposed to more stuff it blows my mind that many younger folks today don't have much interest in music. Wait, what??
I've commented this many times. Young people today cannot possibly comprehend the depth and breadth of music available to us in the 70's and 80's. I declined to go to see some legendary artists because they were around literally every weekend. My only regret from this period is that I didn't go to even more concerts (and we did a couple a month; I saw almost all the legendary bands). Could've done it very inexpensively; often around $10!
born in 73. this statement is so true. I had no idea just how great so many bands were at that time. sure I liked so much of the music. but never paid a lot of attention to just how good they actually were or what even made them great. the 70's and 80's were a great time to grow up.
Steve Perry never relished the spotlight and probably hated the touring part of the industry. The fact that we have this song musically and him spilling his guts openly is a testament to the emotional side of the human condition. This song is a treasure.
@@dont_follow5777 thanks for the clarification. It seems like many in this band were just average guys behind the scenes who didn't vibe with the rock star image. Working class band.
Neal Schon played very well in most songs off of Steve's vocals. But Neal's utterly planet-sized ego was part of Steve's Perry leaving. My ex-long term GF was the road merchandising manager for Journey while she was engaged to their road manager, and the stories were horrendous on some of Neal's antics. Dude is seriously talented, but when he expected every woman he came into contact with to immediately want to sleep with him, it became a big source of friction and strife.
Steve's vocals rightfully get a lot of attention, but Neal's playing on the ballads, especially "Send Her My Love," are superb as well. Rick Beato called Neal's solo in that song a perfect guitar solo.
@lemmyisking9512 Indeed, both Neal and Steve Lukather from Toto have huge ballad guitar chops. Being able to draw emotion from a guitar note is just as impressive as technical speed. You can hear it in songs like Send Her My Love, or in Won't Hold You Back from Toto. Both guys are both highly regarded, and at the same time, underrated...
This is Journey saying "We have the best singer." and just pushing it in your face, unapologetically. They take a letter home and bring us all into their world. Excellent pick, Elizabeth. This is "our song," my wife and I, and it brings out the emotion every time. Thank you.
"This is Journey saying "We have the best singer." and just pushing it in your face, unapologetically...." That sums it up quite well. Steve Perry isn't "one in a million"; Steve Perry is the "one and only".
@Educated2Extinction - Actually, I think Deen's voice is a little closer to Perry's voice. Journey is lucky to have both Penada and Castronovo singing at times. Listen to Deen's rendition of Mother Father.
You are either an incredible actor or truly one of the most truly joyful people I’ve ever seen❤️ It’s really lovely to see your passion, kindness and almost child-like amazement of greatness in art.
This is a mellow example of the excitement she feels when plunging into the experience of soaking up the subtle details that make these singers reach your heart, especially when "geeking out" and describing the anatomical functions all along the vocal tract and how slight changes in throat, tongue, soft pallet, lip, and jaw position or tension can completely change the tone of the singer's voice. 🤓🥰 For even more enthusiastic responses, check out some of her earlier analysis videos of Geoff Castelucci (spelling?), Tim Faust, Home Free, Voice Play, and other a-capella performers and bass singers. When they hit some of the lowest notes I've ever heard from a human voice ... Absolute and utter giddiness ensues! 🤣 🤔😅 ... lol ... I've got myself wanting to rewatch a few of those!
I had the great honor of seeing her onstage performing opera at the height of her career, and filled in for a few performances in the pit so I also had limited interaction with her (aurally at least). She really is this passionate about life and music. Such a wonderful person, and singer!
I have watched quite a few reaction videos to journey and no one, I mean no one is ever less than ecstatic about Steve Perry. I think our charismatic friend is so the genuine article and more power to her excitement and boundless enthusiasm. Join with the rest of us who have cried through this song for more than 40 years.
The crazy thing about this song is this was the second time they had ever performed this song together. They recorded it once. Then they recorded it a second time and that’s the version we have. Neal Schon (the guitarist) said that Steve made the song come alive with the heart and soul he poured into it with his vocals. Truly an incredible song.
the somber breakdown by her. While a lathered up Steve Perry picture is sharing the screen..............That is why I watch this channel. Priceless. Thanks for the smile
Elizabeth, it’s not just you!! I have loved this song for 41 years. This is top-shelf writing from Jonathan Cain, and as for Steve Perry-well, there’s none better. Let the tears flow! We are with you!!!
This was my song for my wife when I was on deployment. I never told her about it until after I retired and she asked why there were tears in my eyes when this song came on.
This was the song I played for and sang to the love of my life on our very first date. I never had or have met anyone like her. It truly was love at first sight. I lost her in 2020 during covid she lost her battle with depression during that rough year. 5 years later now I know I'll never find anyone else like her, I dont want to. I'll always be hers faithfully. So the songs later lyrics to me these days have even more meaning. That I'll find her again in the next life, the next plane of existence. Can 2 strangers learn to fall in love again? I'll get the joy of re discovering you. Until then I'm forever yours faithfully. Ill see you again one day 💚
To know there will always be someone hearing this song for the 1st time makes me happy. As a kid of the 80's you can't describe how we lived through our music.
Ah I love Journey. Steve had absolutely one of the greatest voices in rock history. They really should be watched live imo. Mother Father live in Houston is a killer 💙
@@randyrhoads6357i have to agree, real life is not all puppies and rainbows. There’s a place for this just like there’s a place for music made from a place of pure pain, which makes most of the best music in my opinion.
Hearing the human emotions and nuances in vocal and instrument technique gives more connection to the soul than post-production tweaking for precision tuning and rhythm... as I stand here, next to the washing machine, hearing its consistent mechanized shooki-shooki rhythm. 😅
As a former active duty U.S. Marine, I understand the sentiment of this song. Leaving family to go on prolonged deployments is gut-wrenching for everyone.
I mentioned this myself. Army. And I've sent my own family off on deployment, and welcomed him back, my father. That long road. Doesn't matter if it's from Bragg to Benning or Rucker to Kuwait. Anyway, respect and love to you, devil dog.
Former Navy here. Yes, the separation anxiety cannot be underestimated for servicemembers who've been deployed, and that also applies to the family members.
Faithfully is a true love song. It's not about passing love, one night stands, or animal desire... it's about passionate love in the crucible of life's difficulties and the strength and faith it takes to stand the test. It's a song for romantics. A song for those who believe in love. And a song for those tender hearts who remain true to the finest thing in life.
There were two ladies I used to work with. One was from Germany, the other from Russia. Incredibly beautiful voices. I could literally have listened to them read the phone book.
Really? How many times have you listened to Traces and his three version of the Christmas album? Those did not exactly fly off the shelves. I have read this comment so many times over the past 30yrs or so, but when the time came to buy the phone book reading, not many people showed up and put their money down for it.
What also helps is that this video actually shows the what the song is about. I think the visual helps bring forth all the emotions and how the stress of traveling brings about loneliness and the longing of being away. I was lucky enough to see them during the Raised-on Radio tour. I think you related to this song -about giving up so much to fulfill a dream, that it stirs up all those emotions. I don't I have ever seen your eyes so sad, you made me tear up.
He is known as The Voice because of Bon Jovi calling him that in the 1990's. During Journey's prmie, he was NOT known as "The Voice". People seem to think this goes back to his 70's and 80's days and fans gave him that nick name. That is not true. Bon Jovi called him that and THEN Perry fans created a band wagon that everybody jumped on.
Dont let them trick you into thinking we are down. The current climate in America is an expected part of democracy. The mix of freedoms we enjoy here come at a price. Sometimes a generation comes and goes before the correction. But it will correct. Because this country is FULL of amazing, friendly, loving people. Dont let them fool you, we are ALL still awesome! Cheers from Texas!
@@christopherlane5238Amen. It gets hard to remember that sometimes. I’ve lived in a third world country for a few years (military family) and sometimes we forget how blessed we truly are. I nearly kissed the ground when I got back stateside. We’ll be ok. Just some self correction needs to be done. Blessing from your sibling state of Tennessee. 🧡
I remember the entire bus of the high school marching band singing Journey's songs to and from football games in the late 70s and early 80s. Good times. Good times. ✌️
On the way to football games on the band bus it was jokes, silly songs, etc. On the way home as soon as the lights went out somebody would turn up either Journey or Air Supply on their boom box and they'd take us all the way home. Thanks for bringing up great memories!
Elizabeth : 'he extended that note even higher' Steve Perry 'hold my beer'.... One of the best written songs ever... Such emotion and relatable to so many people. Beautiful
So true. He was at his pinnacle when his albums first hit. And within first decade of his career began tension and disruption in the band and he was done and wanted to be home with his woman and family.he took the 1980s by Storm then band was broken up. The Arnel dudes voice is cool. But nothing had impact Steve Perry's vocals 👍
Especially considering he injured his hip hiking in Hawaii (IIRC) right before they were supposed to go on tour in '96-97 after they had released the Trial By Fire comeback album. He was feeling pressured by the rest of the band to get hip surgery done ASAP so he would be ready for the tour, & he told them that it was a personal medical decision, not a band decision. That's what spurred him to leave Journey.
@@TheNightOwlKSI’ve seen documentaries about Journey and Steve Perry. Steve’s hip injury/surgery wasn’t even mentioned but his desire to control album covers and musical directions were the main theme. If someone told me Journey was in town but SP wasn’t performing, I wonder how many would attend? Nothing against the other band members/musicians or their abilities, but SP WAS Journey.
I have to say I absolutely love this channel as a 50 year old metal head. That being said I know she’s a classical singer but Journey, Foreigner and bands like them wrote some of the most iconic power ballads in history. Real bands and no auto tune, sold out stadiums.
I will be married for 40 years in April. I'm only 60 years old. Yes, we got married young. It was 2 months from my wife's 19th birthday when we got married. This song holds a special place in our hearts as you can imagine we were teenagers when it was released. I get tears in my eyes every time I watch someone react to this song because I know the discovery they are going through, and I watch them "feel" this song as much as I do. When you have been with someone for more than 40 years in a committed relationship songs like this hit hard. It helps to say the things you find difficult to put into words. It reminds you of the feelings you don't consciously think about on a daily basis, but perhaps should. Steve Perry is a gift to the world, and songs like this are blessings we all need.
The song always reminds me that he is a master at his craft. It’s not just his vocal pitch. It’s the ability he has to make us feel what he is conveying. He transports us into his life. Truly amazing and I am as always, his fan…faithfully!!!
I've seen you get emotional about a particularly well executed vocal technique but watching you lean into the emotion of the song itself was special... I was crying with you (and I've heard this song thousands of times). I loved how the lyrics resonated so strongly with your personal experience and seeing the impact that connection had. A wonderful song and a gem of a video. Thank you.
Gregg Rolie doesn't get enough credit for welcoming Steve into the band when he had been lead vocalist on the first three albums, which were much more blues-based hard rock recordings. The live PBS performance of "Feeling That Way/Anytime" nicely showcases the complimentary work of Gregg and Steve. Plus, Neal's hair is awesome!
@@lemmyisking9512 That had to be tough to pass the reins, but they couldn't pass up Steve. The early stuff was more progressive, so had a limited audience, but it holds up. Great musicians.
His voice, particular on this song, is second to none. He conveys pain and longing emotion effortlessly. It is also refreshing to hear a "rock star" singing about being faithful. ... ... Elizabeth, I love your reactions, especially your facial expressions when you react. Okay, now I'm crying too!
I have been wanting you to cover this song since the 1st time I heard your channel. Your reaction and emotion to this song, not wanting even to analyze it, was exactly how I hoped you would react. It is my absolute favorite Journey song and in my opinion the best rock Ballad ever.
It's definitely in my top five +/- favorite ballads with Open Arms, Against All Odds, and a few others that jockey for first place depending on which one is playing. And while not saying the video is the best video ever or anything, It's a great video for the song too.
It’s one of those moments when time stands still. I remember when this song first came out and it’s just as relevant and good today as it was then. It’s timeless.
Steve Perry has one of the most phenomenal voices ever in music history and this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Also, you can never go wrong with Journey.
Sadly, I wasn't that into this era of them at the time- save as a guilty pleasure. It wasn't cool amongst some of my friends... Now the older stuff, with Steve AND Greg? Most definitely! A different bunch of friends got me into that. Those records would always be played at Brad's parties. Cant listen to Anytime you want me, without instantly being there!
I use to be a truck driver over the road for 30+ years until I got to be a local driver and I can tell you it is so very very hard on my wife. It's tough being out for a long time away from your loved ones. Being home a lot more is just a blessing to my wife and I.
My dad was a trucker, driving coast to coast. He stopped one day and said, "My kids are growing up without me." So after about 10 years of being away, he found a job close to home.
Journey was transformed into a different band when Jonathan Cain brought his songwriting over from the Babys. He's great at evoking emotions, especially with a hugely talented vocalist. He and Steve Perry fit together just like he did with John Waite. Listen to Every time I think of you from the Babys and you'll hear the similarities.
Or better than with Waite. For example, Jon wrote "Open Arms" when he was with the Babys and Waite wouldn't sing it (and then with Journey Neal didn't want to perform it because there wasn't a guitar solo). But Perry's singing style and Cain's magic with ballads (he wrote Faithfully over breakfast one day) was the perfect synergy.
I was a touring musician for most of the '90's and I feel your pain. I have no regrets of doing it but I kept a journal of my time on the road and read it from time to time. I've done a lot of stuff that I dont remember! As I read it I can see the emotions I was going through but couldnt realize it at the time. One minute I was happy and excited writing about my previous day, the next minute I was writing sad stuff about missing my wife and family. I'm retired now and living a good life with my wife of 30 years. She went through a LOT of musician "stuff" with me and stood by me and supported me and lifted me up when I would crash, Thats my "Faithfully"
Your ability to articulate the emotions the music gives you while also highlighting technical aspects of the song is what make your reactions so great. I always learn something new from you even on a song I have heard 100s of times before. In many ways your analysis opens up the song to me in new ways.
This song was written by the keyboardist/piano player Jonathan Cain when he was with "The Baby's". But they didn't like the song so he introduced it to Journey on his second album with them. The first album being Escape. The second album being Frontiers. You're onto something with the piano melody. When Jonathan was writing the song he was on a tour bus. The sound of the wheels from the bus created the melody which introduces Faithfully, and sustains throughout the song. Good catch on that being the backbone of the song. ;o) And for the record and Journey nerds in the bunch the blue sticker shown at the beginning and end of the video is affectionately named "Elmo". If you were able to attend a Journey Frontiers Concert, the introduction song playing as the band took the stage was "Elmo's Theme".
Took a friend to see them more than 40 years ago. It was not easy to convince her parents to let her and her younger sister travel overnight to see the show. In fact it was a major project that required my mother to chaperone the trip. We are still good friends all these years later. She still thanks me for taking her!
I couldn’t get tickets for Journeys ‘Escape’ tour in Hartford, CT., so my friend and I went to the show without tickets and bought scalpers tickets for $15, we waited until the opening band started playing. We had great seats. We were lucky to see such all time great bands. Now at concerts there’s mostly only singers with microphones and background music played through the speakers.
I have been waiting FOREVER for you to react to this song. The piano melody is the backbone of the song and Perry's voice is almost haunting. Also the spacing and patience is something that doesn't happen much today, as bands feel they need to hurry and fill every second with something. Pauses were big in the 70's and early 80's. Awesome job. Last note - Journey is one of those bands that is almost better live, although I'm glad that you reviewed the studio version of this song.
Some people may not see Journey as a top tier band but Steve is arguably one one of the best vocalists to ever exist, yes there are other greats but hes in that stratosphere.
Jackson Browne's "Load Out" is another great song in the "entertainer angst" genre. He was very close to Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles back in the day.
I so love that she took on this song. I really appreciate how it affects her right to the core of her being. This song has so many memories and emotions attached to it from my own life. It brings me right back to 1984-1985 when I was 13-14 years old. I can still feel it. Just so amazing and so beautiful still.
Steve Perry has one of the greatest voices in music. The pitch, the power and the emotion.
Definitely in my "top 5."
@@keith6485 Top 2. Literally just him & Freddie Mercury for me
@@TheNightOwlKSYou gotta add in Bobby Hatfield for a top three.
@@Matt-ob3it And Brian Delp. That's four.
@@idalily3810 Is he Brad Delp's brother? 🤔
This song has been making people cry for 41 years so welcome to the club.
Bruh.
amen
And making people call in dedication requests to radio stations.
The club weve been a part of for these decades has room for more. Shes getting there. Saw Ringo, Hagar, Loverboy, Yes, Deep Purple, Steve Miller and Bachman Turner in the 2nd half of 24. Throw in some great tribute bands too.
FACTS.... even the same same people over and over everytime lol
Jonathan Cain, who wrote Faithfully, said in an interview that the repetitive piano motif of the song came to him due to the constant hum of the tour bus wheels he was riding on while headed to a Journey Escape album show in Saratoga Springs, New York. The melody to 'Faithfully' came to Cain in a dream he was having while asleep on the tour bus. Cain woke up on the tour bus with the opening line 'Highway run into the midnight sun' as the only lyrics he had for the song that night. Cain finished the song the next day.
I saw them in 1983 in Saratoga, and saw this video they played on the Jumbotron. Fantastic way to finish my senior year of high school.
I didn't know this. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
As a roadie, I just have to say that it’s not just hard on the artists; it’s hard on the crew as well. Your family back home gets in a rhythm with you gone, and you disrupt their rhythm when you get back home. You feel like a stranger amongst the people you love, and they’ve changed and grown since you’ve last seen them…and so have you. It’s like coming home to strangers with familiar faces.
*Edit* - Thank you all for your kindness, but I'm not asking for sympathy or even recognition. I just wanted to point out that the weariness of the road extends beyond the performers.
The Load Out/Stay
Jackson Browne 1977
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I would assume it is harder on the crew because they don't get the payoff of fame and fortune to compensate for the even longer hours and harder physical job.
It’s the same with military families . I wish I had a dime for every time my wife said “ don’t come back and try to be in charge “
@WillFlyTheLightingGuy Brother, that last sentence pierced me…. Poetry.
that's so sad
“I get the joy of rediscovering you” is one of the greatest written and most beautifully performed lines in music history. It gets me every time 💙
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Every...godamned....time!!!
Same!❤
Personally I enjoy Guns and Roses "I used to love her but I had to kill her."
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Yesssssss!!
"God Tier level of singing".... This is the correct response to hearing Steve Perry
Absolutely!
The ONLY response, really.
Perfect description. Steve Perry is amazing. One of the best ever!
Some musicians work hard to become masters of their trade and create things that bring the world joy.
Others were born with a talent that can’t be taught or learned and were put on this earth to take us on spiritual and emotional journeys.
Perry is the latter.
OMG - Elizabeth you’re killing old folks by transporting us back with our 80’s Prom Songs!
Gen X here. I miss the 1980's...different time, different World.
@@cdpgbc-mw2kz I don't know anyone that lived in that era that doesn't wish they could go back again. 😥
I also am loving the musical romp through my memories. Besides, she really can't examine most music past 1998, due to most voices being auto tuned or pitch perfected.
Definitely makes you want to go roll out a couple-skate.😅
Oh my gosh, I am with every one of you! Also Gen X. Our prom song was “Heaven”-Bryan Adams. I feel like I practically lived on roller skates 🥹
"God tier vocals" I don't think you could have described it any better.
The Cult of Ronnie James Dio challenges the Cult of Steve Perry. 😁
@@MarkStockman-b4j Plenty of room at the top for voices such as theirs. There's likely a lot of overlap in fan base too. Anyone who's too much of purist one way or the other just has a narrow focus. They'll mature out of it. Pavarotti is no less great for Domingo or Carreras having existed. No one will replace RJD or Steve Perry.
He didn't have that rasp when he was younger
@@mornbar1 The Cult of Freddie Mercury and Brad Delp agrees with your statement. Cult of Geddy Lee is programming their new calculators to contribute.
I concur
One single syllable from the GREAT Steve Perry and you know it's him. No other voice in all of music history is as recognizable as his. Thank you for doing a video on Journey.
Someone said, "art is how we decorate space, and music is how we decorate time.". I love this quote.
Jean-Michel Basquiat. :) And yes, it's a wonderful quote.
Best vocal lines ever in a song, "Two strangers learn to fall in love again, I get the joy of rediscovering you". Truly, the perfect song.
Hard to beat it, but may I propose "I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm." On second thought, no, Faithfully is better!
*_"They're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone."_*
@@Cosmo-Kramer As good as it gets.
Not just artists. I remember when I was in the navy those 6mo. Cruises. This is such the perfect line because you have both changed, but neither of you think you have
@@Lance54689if you going with the guilt is there any better than:
"I forgive you, now I ask the same of you
While we were apart, I was human too"
Human League - Human
Everything Steve Perry sings turns into a vocal masterpiece.
I'm a retired Combat Marine, doing dishes and looking at snow outside, listening to this reaction with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. The sadness of being away from family and also of losing people you've met along your journey is the hard part of life. If we are lucky and make it through it,the bond we have with those closest to us even more special. We all are human beings. Thank you for reinforcing that, and sharing your kindness as we listen, relate, remember and cope . Much appreciated and therapeutic.🇺🇸❤
Semper Fi brother
Semper Fi
Semper Fi brother 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service, my uncle is enlisted MC rn, thank you.
Former Gulf War Marine and current Naval Officer here….
Absolutely spot on….I listen to this song often on deployment.
This one is a tearjerker - for me personally… I sang this for a friend of mine and his new bride at their wedding reception, with an 80’s style journey coverband that they had playing,
bc it was their song. This was spring of 2002. Three years later, he asked me to sing it at his wife’s funeral..she died of brain cancer. I sang it a whole step down, acapella, at her grave site. Both musicians, he’s still one of my best friends to this day. He remarried, but he always brings her up to me when he hears the song somewhere and he gets a hold of me somehow and tells me about how much he loved her. HS sweethearts, they practically knew each other since 2nd grade. Then got married right after they graduated college. I know I want to cry every time I hear this song somewhere.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
You're an amazing person for singing at that funeral, I can only imagine the emotion was overwhelming.
@ I was honored to do it. He is a good friend of mine. I’d do it all over again if he asked me to.
Beautiful and heartbreaking.
Their love story is quietly memorialized in this comment for as long as youtube exists 100 years or 1000 years from now, and that's beautiful too.
The best male singer ever. Hands down
At a Christmas party in 1983, at the age of 14&15, my husband Shane and I were in attendance at a townhouse apartment with 25 other teens when someone put this record on the turntable and played Faithfully. My husband was the only boy brave enough to pull me into the center of the room wrapping his strong young athletic arms around me and we kissed the first deeply romantic kiss in either of our lives. I can still see all the other kids sitting up the stairs in a row peeking through the spindles with their hands desperately grasping the spindles with both hands on each side of their face with a look of sheer awe at what they were witnessing. Everyone knew that we committed to each other for the rest of our lives and we new together that we would be together eternally and most of all Faithfully! We have continued that commitment for 41 years having 3 adult children and 5 grandkids. We love to watch your videos you explain the music exactly how we felt the music ourselves. You bring us to tears and excitement. I always say to you on the screen,”Wait for it” because I know what’s about to come and of course you get there every time. Also we are chefs and your relating music to food is exactly what we do with our menu!! It’s like a friendship of the mind! You are awesome and you bring such calmness to us especially during these tumultuous times we live in! It’s our first comment, I promise to keep it shorter next time but I just had to share our story with you.
I love love. Greatest gift.
I'm pretty certain I was at that party! The BEST years as a teen....
Your story brought tears to me eyes. Beautifully written and beautiful story. So happy for you and you husband and family to have experienced this life this way. God Bless you!
Similar story for me .known my wife since I was 5 . Been married 34 years together 38 .I remember the day we so each other different and fell in love. 3 children 3 grandkids. I wouldn’t change a single thing.
I would eat at your establishment. I to am a chef. Music and food are passionate, symphonic, emotional creations to be shared and experienced. Anthony Bourdain would be proud.
Have "Faithfully" tattooed on my side arm in honor of my beautiful hubby who died in a horrid car crash just over 2yrs years ago 🙏 He was a drumner in the Marine Corps Band 🇺🇸
Miss You Terribly Anthony 💔
So sorry for your loss
Your new man will thank you. Dont forget the "enter here" tattoo!!
I lost my husband two years ago. Also, I know kind of how you feel cause it come out of the blue.
Semper Fi.
Semper Fi!
The Voice. He was called that for a reason. Simply amazing. He and Freddie Mercury, in different ways, defined a generation with their unique and powerful vocals.
This song was my gf's and my song and we saw them that year in Chicago. She put her head on my shoulder and held me and we made it to the 'love' stage. Since it was high school, it only lasted a year and a half, but the impact of that moment at the show has not been lost.
2 years ago, we ran into each other at an event..instead of the regular hellos or whatever, she looked at me and said "Faithfully, Journey, Chicago, 1983...it is still a memory like it happened yesterday.".
I said "for me, too". And just for those few seconds as we hugged, we were 17 and 16 as it rushed back into our feels.
THAT'S LIFE IMPACT!
You just brought tears to my eyes 😢. What a memory!!
You’re killin me Small’s
How happy you must have been at both of this special moments in your life … 😊
Where in Chicago? Off the top of my head I'm thinking Rosemont Horizon, or maybe Poplar Creek, World Music Theater? Soldier Field?
Nobody cares dude.
I grew up during this time and we honestly had no idea how spoiled were to be surrounded by such good music everywhere. We were literally swimming in it and didn't even realize how unique that was! In every store, out of every car and bedroom window,... these supreme examples of musicianship and production.It was a very special place in time. Thank you for letting us experience it again through your ears. I imagine if I had had a daughter that she and I would do this together. So you are my virtual youtube daughter, lol!
I SOOOO agree with this! We had no idea what we were living through- it was just the way it was.
Certainly, none of us knew it would end.
But hey- we were THERE. We got to grow up surrounded by the best of the late 60s, the 70s, the 80s, and when we were 20 somethings, we got the 90s. Lol i wasn't allowed to go to concerts as a teen, until my Aunt and a family friend talked Mom into letting me go see Steve Winwood with the rest of the kids. Talk about doing me a solid! Hell of a first concert, lol. Raised the bar sky high from then on.
Thus, i made up for lost time, once I was 18. Any concert that came around i liked, id go. If there wasn't one, I'd hang at the bars that hosted bands. I was utterly addicted to live music- and the 90's were the perfect time for that.
Growing up, the question you asked new acquaintances or friends was " So, what kind of music are you into?'. Great way to get exposed to more stuff it blows my mind that many younger folks today don't have much interest in music. Wait, what??
Nailed it!
I've commented this many times. Young people today cannot possibly comprehend the depth and breadth of music available to us in the 70's and 80's. I declined to go to see some legendary artists because they were around literally every weekend. My only regret from this period is that I didn't go to even more concerts (and we did a couple a month; I saw almost all the legendary bands). Could've done it very inexpensively; often around $10!
These comments are spot on, 70s and 80s will never be duplicated.
born in 73. this statement is so true. I had no idea just how great so many bands were at that time. sure I liked so much of the music. but never paid a lot of attention to just how good they actually were or what even made them great. the 70's and 80's were a great time to grow up.
They call him The Voice for a reason!
Absolutely!!
to me he is the GOAT of singers. just great.
💯% agree
I remember first time hearing his voice in 'we are the world' and thought: WOW! Best voice of the bunch by a mile!🤌🏼👌🏼
Steve would tell you the GOAT is Sam Cooke.
hard to argue with that one...
It's a tie between him and Roy Orbison.
Steve Perry never relished the spotlight and probably hated the touring part of the industry. The fact that we have this song musically and him spilling his guts openly is a testament to the emotional side of the human condition. This song is a treasure.
You are right. According to me he is one of the most underrated singers of all time. No one can match his vocals
He probably didn't like the touring life (unlike Neal) although he did say he loves performing. Something he thought about often.
It's even more poignant when you learn about all the drama that was happening in his marriage around the time this song was written.
Jonathan Cain actually wrote this song about his relationship, at that time.
@@dont_follow5777 thanks for the clarification. It seems like many in this band were just average guys behind the scenes who didn't vibe with the rock star image. Working class band.
I know this is a voice channel but geez, Neal Scions playing off Perry’s voice was pure soul and emotion.
One of his best solos.
Neal Schon played very well in most songs off of Steve's vocals. But Neal's utterly planet-sized ego was part of Steve's Perry leaving. My ex-long term GF was the road merchandising manager for Journey while she was engaged to their road manager, and the stories were horrendous on some of Neal's antics. Dude is seriously talented, but when he expected every woman he came into contact with to immediately want to sleep with him, it became a big source of friction and strife.
@@RickGrazianoI believe that from the interviews I’ve watched.
Neal Schon playing off of Steve's vocals is only the beginning, I feel his playing was really ahead of his time.
He's known as the Voice for a reason.
So is John Farnham.
So is Sir Tom Jones.
thanks
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"Send her my love" is another great journey ballad.
My fave Journey ballad...
So true
YES!
Steve's vocals rightfully get a lot of attention, but Neal's playing on the ballads, especially "Send Her My Love," are superb as well. Rick Beato called Neal's solo in that song a perfect guitar solo.
@lemmyisking9512 Indeed, both Neal and Steve Lukather from Toto have huge ballad guitar chops. Being able to draw emotion from a guitar note is just as impressive as technical speed. You can hear it in songs like Send Her My Love, or in Won't Hold You Back from Toto. Both guys are both highly regarded, and at the same time, underrated...
I skipped school to go to the mall and buy the record. I wore it out! I'm turning 59 soon and SP's voice still gets me🧡
This is Journey saying "We have the best singer." and just pushing it in your face, unapologetically. They take a letter home and bring us all into their world. Excellent pick, Elizabeth. This is "our song," my wife and I, and it brings out the emotion every time. Thank you.
I saw Journey with Arnel Pineda a few years ago and was impressed. There is no Steve Perry but Steve Perry, but Pineda was a good replacement.
"This is Journey saying "We have the best singer." and just pushing it in your face, unapologetically...." That sums it up quite well. Steve Perry isn't "one in a million"; Steve Perry is the "one and only".
@@Educated2ExtinctionI actually prefer Pineda singing this one
@Educated2Extinction - Actually, I think Deen's voice is a little closer to Perry's voice. Journey is lucky to have both Penada and Castronovo singing at times. Listen to Deen's rendition of Mother Father.
@@msbolan I’m with you, and it’s not only for his voice, is the passion he puts into the song, no one sings with that emotion
Steve Perry's voice just absolutely soars somewhere up in the stratosphere in this song.
You are either an incredible actor or truly one of the most truly joyful people I’ve ever seen❤️
It’s really lovely to see your passion, kindness and almost child-like amazement of greatness in art.
This is a mellow example of the excitement she feels when plunging into the experience of soaking up the subtle details that make these singers reach your heart, especially when "geeking out" and describing the anatomical functions all along the vocal tract and how slight changes in throat, tongue, soft pallet, lip, and jaw position or tension can completely change the tone of the singer's voice. 🤓🥰 For even more enthusiastic responses, check out some of her earlier analysis videos of Geoff Castelucci (spelling?), Tim Faust, Home Free, Voice Play, and other a-capella performers and bass singers. When they hit some of the lowest notes I've ever heard from a human voice ... Absolute and utter giddiness ensues! 🤣
🤔😅 ... lol ... I've got myself wanting to rewatch a few of those!
I had the great honor of seeing her onstage performing opera at the height of her career, and filled in for a few performances in the pit so I also had limited interaction with her (aurally at least). She really is this passionate about life and music. Such a wonderful person, and singer!
I have watched quite a few reaction videos to journey and no one, I mean no one is ever less than ecstatic about Steve Perry. I think our charismatic friend is so the genuine article and more power to her excitement and boundless enthusiasm. Join with the rest of us who have cried through this song for more than 40 years.
"Two strangers learn to fall in love again. I get the joy of rediscovering you". Maybe the best lyric ever written.
Lyrically, vocally, instrumentally THE TRIFECTA MASTERPIECE!!!!
The next one should be "Mother Father" or "Don't Stop Believing" both Live in Houston 1981❤
specifically "mother father" live in houston 1981. his voice at the end is angelic and magical.
Agreed on Mother Father. That Houston concert is the band at their live peak and was recorded (both Audio and Video) perfectly
@@TomEMaddoxAnd I was at that concert. It was amazing!
I’d love to hear her check out Escape or Stone in Love. Or really that whole darn album haha. Incredible the whole way through.
"Mother, father" live in Houston. Elizabeth HAS to hear that one.
Every time a contestant on a singing show covers Journey or Heart, I am reminded of how insanely good Steve Perry and Ann Wilson are.
Steve Perry not only has a great voice but he sings with so much emotion and power, and you feel it in the vocals.
Every … single …. Song! All the time!
The crazy thing about this song is this was the second time they had ever performed this song together. They recorded it once. Then they recorded it a second time and that’s the version we have. Neal Schon (the guitarist) said that Steve made the song come alive with the heart and soul he poured into it with his vocals. Truly an incredible song.
the somber breakdown by her. While a lathered up Steve Perry picture is sharing the screen..............That is why I watch this channel. Priceless. Thanks for the smile
Elizabeth, it’s not just you!! I have loved this song for 41 years. This is top-shelf writing from Jonathan Cain, and as for Steve Perry-well, there’s none better. Let the tears flow! We are with you!!!
I listen to this song at least once a week. Every time it feels like the first time.
This was my song for my wife when I was on deployment. I never told her about it until after I retired and she asked why there were tears in my eyes when this song came on.
@@TomHathcock Thank you for your service, sir. So very appreciated.
Amen.
What was her song ? "Girls just wanna have fun" ? I'm joking that's a very sweet story. Bless you both.
This was the song I played for and sang to the love of my life on our very first date. I never had or have met anyone like her. It truly was love at first sight. I lost her in 2020 during covid she lost her battle with depression during that rough year. 5 years later now I know I'll never find anyone else like her, I dont want to. I'll always be hers faithfully. So the songs later lyrics to me these days have even more meaning. That I'll find her again in the next life, the next plane of existence. Can 2 strangers learn to fall in love again? I'll get the joy of re discovering you. Until then I'm forever yours faithfully. Ill see you again one day 💚
To know there will always be someone hearing this song for the 1st time makes me happy. As a kid of the 80's you can't describe how we lived through our music.
Absolutely. Music was a huge part of all of our lives back then. TV sucked. Lol
@@brendaerickson678 Agreed. Also, TV still sucks.
Yea we would buy the album, not usually playing only one or two songs. We’d listen to the whole thing
Truth!
@jamesm4498 wasn't that amazing? Exploring all the songs and lyrics. Good stuff!
Ah I love Journey. Steve had absolutely one of the greatest voices in rock history. They really should be watched live imo. Mother Father live in Houston is a killer 💙
Mother Father is Incredible
Live in Houston concert is amazing! My granddaughters and I have worn out 3 DVDs so far. ❤
I miss Steve Perry’s voice every day!! I feel so lucky that I grew up with Journey. 💗💗
I would be curious as to how Elizabeth would compare Arnel Pineta with Perry. Perry did it first so he's the man, but Pineta isnt a bad stand in.
Journey is the gold standard of what music should be: pure talent, great writing and arrangements, positive vibes, and no profanity.
So all music should be positive vibes and no profanity? That's a formula for 🤡s.
@@randyrhoads6357i have to agree, real life is not all puppies and rainbows. There’s a place for this just like there’s a place for music made from a place of pure pain, which makes most of the best music in my opinion.
@ it sure paid well, for Journey, Rush, Yes, U2, Springsteen, Bon Jovi and many more
Hearing the human emotions and nuances in vocal and instrument technique gives more connection to the soul than post-production tweaking for precision tuning and rhythm... as I stand here, next to the washing machine, hearing its consistent mechanized shooki-shooki rhythm. 😅
As a former active duty U.S. Marine, I understand the sentiment of this song. Leaving family to go on prolonged deployments is gut-wrenching for everyone.
I mentioned this myself. Army. And I've sent my own family off on deployment, and welcomed him back, my father. That long road. Doesn't matter if it's from Bragg to Benning or Rucker to Kuwait. Anyway, respect and love to you, devil dog.
Former Navy here. Yes, the separation anxiety cannot be underestimated for servicemembers who've been deployed, and that also applies to the family members.
Thank you! This is,by far, my favorite video of yours. Your passion, love, and happiness about music really shines bright in this one.
Faithfully is a true love song. It's not about passing love, one night stands, or animal desire... it's about passionate love in the crucible of life's difficulties and the strength and faith it takes to stand the test. It's a song for romantics. A song for those who believe in love. And a song for those tender hearts who remain true to the finest thing in life.
I love Journey and Steve Perry. He could sing an old phone book and make it sound beautiful.
There were two ladies I used to work with. One was from Germany, the other from Russia. Incredibly beautiful voices. I could literally have listened to them read the phone book.
Really? How many times have you listened to Traces and his three version of the Christmas album? Those did not exactly fly off the shelves. I have read this comment so many times over the past 30yrs or so, but when the time came to buy the phone book reading, not many people showed up and put their money down for it.
What also helps is that this video actually shows the what the song is about. I think the visual helps bring forth all the emotions and how the stress of traveling brings about loneliness and the longing of being away. I was lucky enough to see them during the Raised-on Radio tour. I think you related to this song -about giving up so much to fulfill a dream, that it stirs up all those emotions. I don't I have ever seen your eyes so sad, you made me tear up.
The incredible thing is he sounds the same when seeing it live!
That's why he's known as the voice.
But he isn't with them anymore? It's Arnel who does have a great voice too no matter what some bitter fans say to him.
He is known as The Voice because of Bon Jovi calling him that in the 1990's. During Journey's prmie, he was NOT known as "The Voice". People seem to think this goes back to his 70's and 80's days and fans gave him that nick name. That is not true. Bon Jovi called him that and THEN Perry fans created a band wagon that everybody jumped on.
Journey..."America's rock band" when America and it's people were so much better in so many ways. 😥❤️🇺🇲
Dont let them trick you into thinking we are down. The current climate in America is an expected part of democracy. The mix of freedoms we enjoy here come at a price. Sometimes a generation comes and goes before the correction. But it will correct. Because this country is FULL of amazing, friendly, loving people. Dont let them fool you, we are ALL still awesome! Cheers from Texas!
@@christopherlane5238Amen. It gets hard to remember that sometimes. I’ve lived in a third world country for a few years (military family) and sometimes we forget how blessed we truly are. I nearly kissed the ground when I got back stateside. We’ll be ok. Just some self correction needs to be done.
Blessing from your sibling state of Tennessee. 🧡
Not only emotional responses but bodily responses…. The power of Journey and Steve Perry ❤❤
I am not easily astonished any longer, but saying you've never heard Journey's "Faithfully" astonished me.
At her age, it wouldn't be on her radar if her parents didn't listen to it. And she got into opera at some point.
Me too, first heard it in the 70's....
@@JohnMorris-e1bguessing she wasn’t alive then.
have you heard all of your parents’ favorite music ?
There's a whole big world out there, and it gets bigger and more different from us as we get older.
Happy to see more and more are in for ''Mother Father''! She needs to hear that one for sure!
Mother Father
I agree 😊🇳🇱
@@inekestemerdink7544 , altijd leuk Nederlandse Journey liefhebbers!
This has to go down as one of the greatest vocal performances of all time. The lyrics and the delivery is amazing. Great song to react to.
I remember the entire bus of the high school marching band singing Journey's songs to and from football games in the late 70s and early 80s. Good times. Good times. ✌️
On the way to football games on the band bus it was jokes, silly songs, etc. On the way home as soon as the lights went out somebody would turn up either Journey or Air Supply on their boom box and they'd take us all the way home. Thanks for bringing up great memories!
Elizabeth : 'he extended that note even higher'
Steve Perry 'hold my beer'.... One of the best written songs ever... Such emotion and relatable to so many people. Beautiful
Thanks! for positivity. :)
The irony is that Steve Perry quit touring because of the physical and emotional strain of it all. What a voice and song.
So true. He was at his pinnacle when his albums first hit. And within first decade of his career began tension and disruption in the band and he was done and wanted to be home with his woman and family.he took the 1980s by Storm then band was broken up. The Arnel dudes voice is cool. But nothing had impact Steve Perry's vocals 👍
Especially considering he injured his hip hiking in Hawaii (IIRC) right before they were supposed to go on tour in '96-97 after they had released the Trial By Fire comeback album. He was feeling pressured by the rest of the band to get hip surgery done ASAP so he would be ready for the tour, & he told them that it was a personal medical decision, not a band decision. That's what spurred him to leave Journey.
That and the 12.5% of all concert revenue.
@@TheNightOwlKSI’ve seen documentaries about Journey and Steve Perry. Steve’s hip injury/surgery wasn’t even mentioned but his desire to control album covers and musical directions were the main theme. If someone told me Journey was in town but SP wasn’t performing, I wonder how many would attend? Nothing against the other band members/musicians or their abilities, but SP WAS Journey.
@@jerrytaylor4078while part of me agrees, if this was true, they wouldn’t have managed to tour for so long now without him.
Steve's voice is like velvet to my ears, one of my favorite vocalists of all time.
Thanks!
This was a ballad for whole generation...His voice still gives me chills!
"I get the joy of rediscovering you." is one of the most beautiful lyrics in rock history.
I have to say I absolutely love this channel as a 50 year old metal head. That being said I know she’s a classical singer but Journey, Foreigner and bands like them wrote some of the most iconic power ballads in history. Real bands and no auto tune, sold out stadiums.
I will be married for 40 years in April. I'm only 60 years old. Yes, we got married young. It was 2 months from my wife's 19th birthday when we got married. This song holds a special place in our hearts as you can imagine we were teenagers when it was released. I get tears in my eyes every time I watch someone react to this song because I know the discovery they are going through, and I watch them "feel" this song as much as I do. When you have been with someone for more than 40 years in a committed relationship songs like this hit hard. It helps to say the things you find difficult to put into words. It reminds you of the feelings you don't consciously think about on a daily basis, but perhaps should. Steve Perry is a gift to the world, and songs like this are blessings we all need.
Perfectly said.
@@katherinebosse5706 - Thank you.
The song always reminds me that he is a master at his craft. It’s not just his vocal pitch. It’s the ability he has to make us feel what he is conveying. He transports us into his life. Truly amazing and I am as always, his fan…faithfully!!!
This!
Steve perry the Best male voice ever no one cant touch Steve perry voice Steve perry the GOAT
I've seen you get emotional about a particularly well executed vocal technique but watching you lean into the emotion of the song itself was special... I was crying with you (and I've heard this song thousands of times). I loved how the lyrics resonated so strongly with your personal experience and seeing the impact that connection had. A wonderful song and a gem of a video. Thank you.
I would love for you to listen to "Feeling That Way/Anytime" so you can hear the combination of Gregg Rolie and Steve Perry sharing lead vocals.
The song Just the Same Way for the same reason, Gregg Rollie/ Steve Perry combination.
Gregg Rolie doesn't get enough credit for welcoming Steve into the band when he had been lead vocalist on the first three albums, which were much more blues-based hard rock recordings. The live PBS performance of "Feeling That Way/Anytime" nicely showcases the complimentary work of Gregg and Steve. Plus, Neal's hair is awesome!
@@lemmyisking9512 That had to be tough to pass the reins, but they couldn't pass up Steve. The early stuff was more progressive, so had a limited audience, but it holds up. Great musicians.
Absolutely ❗
His voice, particular on this song, is second to none. He conveys pain and longing emotion effortlessly. It is also refreshing to hear a "rock star" singing about being faithful. ... ... Elizabeth, I love your reactions, especially your facial expressions when you react. Okay, now I'm crying too!
This is a lovely, sappy song, it isn't just your preggers hormones. I have listened to this song on repeat 100's, possibly 1,000's of times.
I have been wanting you to cover this song since the 1st time I heard your channel. Your reaction and emotion to this song, not wanting even to analyze it, was exactly how I hoped you would react. It is my absolute favorite Journey song and in my opinion the best rock Ballad ever.
It's definitely in my top five +/- favorite ballads with Open Arms, Against All Odds, and a few others that jockey for first place depending on which one is playing. And while not saying the video is the best video ever or anything, It's a great video for the song too.
It’s one of those moments when time stands still. I remember when this song first came out and it’s just as relevant and good today as it was then. It’s timeless.
Steve Perry has one of the most phenomenal voices ever in music history and this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Also, you can never go wrong with Journey.
To have grown up listening to Journey, I have to say thank you to the band for making memories with their music that I will never forget.
Sadly, I wasn't that into this era of them at the time- save as a guilty pleasure. It wasn't cool amongst some of my friends...
Now the older stuff, with Steve AND Greg? Most definitely! A different bunch of friends got me into that. Those records would always be played at Brad's parties. Cant listen to Anytime you want me, without instantly being there!
When it comes to Rock n Roll voices, Steve Perry is the GOAT.
Who’s cryin’ now is my favorite mellower Journey song but they are all masterpieces just preference.
That is a beautiful song too.
Totally agree this son is a masterpiece
I use to be a truck driver over the road for 30+ years until I got to be a local driver and I can tell you it is so very very hard on my wife. It's tough being out for a long time away from your loved ones. Being home a lot more is just a blessing to my wife and I.
"Eighteen wheels and a dozen roses"?
My dad was a trucker, driving coast to coast. He stopped one day and said, "My kids are growing up without me." So after about 10 years of being away, he found a job close to home.
27 years and health forced to take a local job
Going on 26 years as a driver.
Takes a special woman to be with a trucker.
Faithfully is a perfect song. Lyrics, feeling, emotion, rhythm, memories associations, etc. It's a perfect song.
I get the joy of rediscovering you…the greatest line ever written
I put it right up there with "does anyone know where the love of god goes - when waves turn minutes to hours"
Up there with "I wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then."
@@bran1886 yeah - that's an epic line as well. Bob didn't even like it at first. Don Henley convinced him to leave it in.
I cannot express in words how much or for how long I’ve been waiting for your Steve Perry reactions…thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you, thank you for letting me feel what I loved about a song the first time I ever heard it all over again. Thank you 🙏
Journey was transformed into a different band when Jonathan Cain brought his songwriting over from the Babys.
He's great at evoking emotions, especially with a hugely talented vocalist. He and Steve Perry fit together just like he did with John Waite.
Listen to Every time I think of you from the Babys and you'll hear the similarities.
Or better than with Waite. For example, Jon wrote "Open Arms" when he was with the Babys and Waite wouldn't sing it (and then with Journey Neal didn't want to perform it because there wasn't a guitar solo). But Perry's singing style and Cain's magic with ballads (he wrote Faithfully over breakfast one day) was the perfect synergy.
That yellow leopard print T-shirt should also be in the Hall of Fame! ❤
I've always wondered how many of those shirts existed😊The man also rocked those blue jeans😉👖
I was a touring musician for most of the '90's and I feel your pain. I have no regrets of doing it but I kept a journal of my time on the road and read it from time to time. I've done a lot of stuff that I dont remember! As I read it I can see the emotions I was going through but couldnt realize it at the time. One minute I was happy and excited writing about my previous day, the next minute I was writing sad stuff about missing my wife and family. I'm retired now and living a good life with my wife of 30 years. She went through a LOT of musician "stuff" with me and stood by me and supported me and lifted me up when I would crash, Thats my "Faithfully"
Your ability to articulate the emotions the music gives you while also highlighting technical aspects of the song is what make your reactions so great. I always learn something new from you even on a song I have heard 100s of times before. In many ways your analysis opens up the song to me in new ways.
Exciting! Ive been waiting for you to do this reaction. Next Journey reaction I suggest Mother, Father live ftom Houston 1981 and Open Arms
This song was written by the keyboardist/piano player Jonathan Cain when he was with "The Baby's". But they didn't like the song so he introduced it to Journey on his second album with them.
The first album being Escape. The second album being Frontiers.
You're onto something with the piano melody. When Jonathan was writing the song he was on a tour bus. The sound of the wheels from the bus created the melody which introduces Faithfully, and sustains throughout the song.
Good catch on that being the backbone of the song. ;o)
And for the record and Journey nerds in the bunch the blue sticker shown at the beginning and end of the video is affectionately named "Elmo".
If you were able to attend a Journey Frontiers Concert, the introduction song playing as the band took the stage was "Elmo's Theme".
Took a friend to see them more than 40 years ago. It was not easy to convince her parents to let her and her younger sister travel overnight to see the show. In fact it was a major project that required my mother to chaperone the trip. We are still good friends all these years later. She still thanks me for taking her!
I couldn’t get tickets for Journeys ‘Escape’ tour in Hartford, CT., so my friend and I went to the show without tickets and bought
scalpers tickets for $15, we waited until the opening band started playing. We had great seats. We were lucky to see such all time great bands.
Now at concerts there’s mostly only singers with microphones and background music played through the speakers.
I saw Journey at the Hartford Civic Center in 1987. I was 16 years old. Still one of the fondest memories of my life! 🎉🎉❤
Me too! I graduated that year. One of the best shows of my life
And…you’re welcome dear! This is what we call real music!❤❤❤
I have been waiting FOREVER for you to react to this song. The piano melody is the backbone of the song and Perry's voice is almost haunting. Also the spacing and patience is something that doesn't happen much today, as bands feel they need to hurry and fill every second with something. Pauses were big in the 70's and early 80's. Awesome job. Last note - Journey is one of those bands that is almost better live, although I'm glad that you reviewed the studio version of this song.
“I get the joy of re-discovering you..” always hits hard. Amazing words.
Some people may not see Journey as a top tier band but Steve is arguably one one of the best vocalists to ever exist, yes there are other greats but hes in that stratosphere.
Jackson Browne's "Load Out" is another great song in the "entertainer angst" genre. He was very close to Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles back in the day.
She should absolutely do a reaction to Load Out / Stay.
(( Googles )) Ah! ". . . before you come for my piano. . ." Oh, yeah- so many feels there too.
Another huge vote for Jackson Browne!!🎉
Absolutely Jackson Browne but how about some of the songs on the first or second album ( For Everyman)? Or, perhaps better yet, Late for the Sky!! 🩵
I never thought about the piano part reinforcing the songs message of “no matter how things may change, our love will remain, faithfully”. 😧❤️🎶
I so love that she took on this song. I really appreciate how it affects her right to the core of her being. This song has so many memories and emotions attached to it from my own life. It brings me right back to 1984-1985 when I was 13-14 years old. I can still feel it. Just so amazing and so beautiful still.
Wait till you hear the live version of "Mother Father"
Agreed. Gotta be the live version. Unbelievable 🎶
1981 Live 2:41 in Houston. Not the most well known Journey song, but among Steve Perry’s best
I love Journey, but especially Steve Perry! His voice soothes my soul!❤ Now you know why so many people fell in love with Steve Perry!
Yes, anything Steve Perry is good listening to
Yes, anything Steve Perry is a good listen.
Journey 1981 in Houston, I was there. Just one word to describe this EPIC! I cannot wait to see what you review next!
Congratulations on your wonderful pregnancy!