Deen is the ONLY one I don’t mind singing in place of Steve. His energy, love, and dedication of Journey’s music makes him a true heir to capturing their legacy.
Neal needs to do a Journey Through Time album. I want to hear Deen and Gregg sing together. Deen's range is almost as good as Steve Perry's and Gregg still sounds amazing.
As Keanu Reeves would say: "Whoah!" This is the first time I ever heard this song performed live since 1986. Deen did a phenomenal job singing and playing the drums at the same time. I wonder if they will perform this song again live now that Randy Jackson is back in the band.
this is an absolutely amazing performance..... cant understand why Journey dont throw this song in EVERY time...it was the best song on that album by a mile..... Deen smashed this out of the arena !!!
Neil T. Actually I loved the last song, Why Can't This Night Go On Forever... My wife and I closed out our wedding with that song... We're divorced now...😃 But we are STILL good friends and that song endures...
Raised on Radio is a great album. There are so many songs I wish they would play regularly from Raised on Radio, like Suzanne, Positive Touch, Happy to Give, Raised on Radio and WCTNGOF. Sadly they insist on playing the same songs every concert.
I agree with you, but it's probably because Deen is no longer in the band. Other than Perry in his prime, Deen is the only one who could pull this song off. Even Arnel would likely have a little difficulty singing this song now.
Neil T I agree. I have a feeling that with Randy back and additions of Narada and Jason Derklata - we can expect much more ROR mixed in. I could see Jason singing some of these like Deen.
Deen is unbelievable and blows my mind every time I hear him play the drums and sing those Journey songs flawlessly!! Wish I could Play and sing like that lol I’d never put my sticks down and never shut up!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@PeachWNK Deen Castronovo has pleaded guilty in a domestic violence case and has been sentenced to probation and counseling. Court records show that Castronovo, 58, of Salem pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault, two counts of domestic violence menacing, one count of unlawful use of a weapon and one count of coercion. Castronovo has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation with a requirement that he undergo counseling for drug abuse and for domestic violence offenders. If Castronovo breaks his probation, he faces a sentence of more than five years in prison. He is not a nice person, but he is an ok drummer. LMFAO.
@@shabozz8762 What did I say? Oh yeah. Second chances. His charges? All misdemeanors. All non contact. All under the influence of drugs. He’s sober now. As a sober man, before and after his arrest, he’s always been a kind person. Ask anyone who knows him. I’m not here to justify. I’m here to prevent people like you from committing libel. Go spread your sensationalist BS somewhere else. I hear TMZ is hiring. Now quit stalking me.
Of all the rock performances I've seen in my 65 years, and as a professional musician, I would say that this will always stand out as one of my top 10. This guy is not even from this world. Firstly, as I've played this song to others without them looking at the video, they all say that is Steve Perry at his finest. Suzanne is one of the hardest songs that Journey has ever performed. Secondly, this Beast is playing the drums at the same time. I mean come on... Deen, God bless you.
Perry's voice is a slightly lower bass tone but damn deencan hit those notes smoothly and it has to be so so challenging to sing and keep time on drums 🥁 as he does. He is pretty closely matched to perry's vocal on this tune. I noted only a difference, and then only slightly, in verses. Perry definitely has a lower bass range in that aspect. But that Deen can step into those shoes that comfortably and attempt to do song I hadn't heard since 86 and it sound so fresh was ballsy and he did not disappoint any journey fan that hunkered for that sound. Congratulations 🎊 👏 Stellar performance 👏 ✨️ 👌 ❤
I remember when Nuno Bettencourt once said why he called Neal Schon 'the bender'... HE'S RIGHT!!.. Neal BENDS all the last note of every solos he is doing since he was born!.. what a unique guitaist he was and still is.. 👍🏻
WOW,Deen sounds just like Steve. He doing a great job on the drums and the song too. But,my heart still belong to Steve Perry. Deen , u come in second place. Taking Steve place with Journey. Plus this my first time hearing Deen sing.
Next to Steve. This guy is a powerhouse in his own right. And playing drums like a monster. Just found out at practice the other night our violin player went to school with him and still sees his brother l, who owns a flooring company in Salem Oregon. He said Dean would enter talent shows in him high school and his drumming would bring the house down
Let's face it ...Steve Perry is the greatest singer ever. But Deen is up there with him at about 99.8. I would definitely have this guy as my frontman.He sounds the closest to Steve Perry as anyone I've ever heard....💯 Amazing!
Deen is the only one who´s the closest to original Steve Perry´s voice .. that colour and range ... close your eyes and you won´t recognize anything ... let them sing everything!!! he´s the best after Steve !!!!!
On the best rock drummers ever (listen to Maximum Security by Tony Macalpine for some fine examples of his outrageous chops) and wow what a singer! What an incredible talent
Wow! I've been a Journey fan since the 70's ... loved the Escape, Frontiers, Raised on Radio era and Suzanne is one of my favs! That was awesome!! To play drums with that intensity and sing so close to the original ... wow! Thanks for sharing!
Very rare instance here: Journey performing a ROR deep track, the drummer is singing it and it happens during the Augeri era. An interesting combination of circumstances. Nonetheless a terrific performance by the band and most notably Deen.
I clicked this video because I wondered in 2005 if Steve A could pull it off but dean is just awesome second only to Steve Perry. There is a reason he sings the hard songs even with arnel there now
The guy in the right hand corner, behind the drum kit is called Jim Handley. He was Deen's drum tech and filled in for him on the kit occasionally. He is now the drummer for a Journey tribute band called Resurrection - A Journey Tribute based in Nashville. Give these guys a listen @ notjourney.com. You will be blown away, I promise.
I can't believe I've never seen this clip before now. Google threw it at me. I was a girl who was at many concerts, behind stage with few. Man I always had a rocking good time. I've never seen Journey. If my memory serves me right, they came to Wichita, KS in maybe '99. For some reason I couldn't go, and I think I was told it wasn't Steve anyway. I caught the stand in on t.v. at some point. Awesome stand in. I loved this album too. ...Faithfully, Suzanne
I hope Deen is doing okay now. It was awful that he assaulted his lady, but he wouldn't have done it if he hadn't had a serious alcohol problem. He was contrite about going to prison and I am sure he was deeply apologetic to her, not that it excuses it. But he has a refreshing humility now that not many with his prestige would carry. He is doing a lot to spread the word of sobriety now, too.
I really enjoyed Revolution Saints then joining the Dead Daisies, he started looking a little rough again. I hope this new country gig he’s in does well!
I am/ WE ARE, DOING AMAZING MY FRIEND! Yes drugs and alcohol made me a monster but 8 years clean and sober AND 3 Grandkids later Deedee and I have NEVER BEEN THIS GREAT! It’s JESUS!!
Mindboggling how Deen can drum and sing at expert level simultaneously. Talent off the charts. Sounds enough like Steve Perry to delight Journey fans but has his own sound. Love his voice. Like the slightly speeded up tempo of this rendition.
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Deen is the closest sounding to Steve. Totally awesome.
Incredible breath control while pounding the drums. It's NOT easy to do!
It's incredibly difficult. He's very good, and sounds very similar to Steve Perry.
Raised on radio is a masterpiece album...
Agreed
Agreed dude
I think it’s my favorite journey album! I don’t think it gets the credit it deserves
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I am a die hard Perry fan but you gotta give props to Deen. Great job!!
Yep he is better than arnel and even
Wow! Ridiculous how he sings AND play the drums. He’s a beast! That Range....!!!!!
the man is a BEAST!
Great help from coke
@@corazonyee7717 Coke makes a person’s throat tight and teeth clench. Lol. So doubtful. (Not like I would know. Lol!)
Deen is the ONLY one I don’t mind singing in place of Steve. His energy, love, and dedication of Journey’s music makes him a true heir to capturing their legacy.
DEEN
@@peterdent2019 Thank you for pointing that out! I just edited my comment to spell his name correctly.
Yes he has a great voice. Better than Arnel
Deen, awesome voice! I had no idea.
theres more on arnel than Deen, yes he's great but the richness of voice goes to Arnel and that what makes him last to the band
Best singer drummer in the world
Dean Castronovo was always a hidden gem in the band...this illustrates it!
Deen's a beast!!!! Still loving his singing in 2021!
Jesus this is unbelievable, he’s drumming while singing a very difficult song, get this guy more recognition!
this guy is a definiton of quality singing, perfect pitch, finesse, he is really superb vocal
And great drummer also!!💜🥁🎤💜🎶💜
Neal needs to do a Journey Through Time album. I want to hear Deen and Gregg sing together. Deen's range is almost as good as Steve Perry's and Gregg still sounds amazing.
Unfortunately legalities are keeping this from happening. They need to just call the band the other guy and do journey covers.
Just the thought of Deen and Gregg doing Just the same way together... Holy Sh!tballs batman!
Nadie es mejor que Steve Perry ridículo, como se te ocurre
Dean will never hit a C5. Perrys vocal pyrotechnics are uncopyable. That being said , Dean's power thru his chest and head range is pretty impressive
As Keanu Reeves would say: "Whoah!" This is the first time I ever heard this song performed live since 1986. Deen did a phenomenal job singing and playing the drums at the same time. I wonder if they will perform this song again live now that Randy Jackson is back in the band.
If I'm correct, they have the RoR line up back together again
The song was used for part of this year's tour. It was Jason Derlatka doing the vocals.
Dean loves Journey’s music.. it is in his soul.. his performances are filled with passion and energy..
this is an absolutely amazing performance..... cant understand why Journey dont throw this song in EVERY time...it was the best song on that album by a mile..... Deen smashed this out of the arena !!!
Neil T.
Actually I loved the last song, Why Can't This Night Go On Forever... My wife and I closed out our wedding with that song... We're divorced now...😃
But we are STILL good friends and that song endures...
Raised on Radio is a great album. There are so many songs I wish they would play regularly from Raised on Radio, like Suzanne, Positive Touch, Happy to Give, Raised on Radio and WCTNGOF. Sadly they insist on playing the same songs every concert.
I agree with you, but it's probably because Deen is no longer in the band. Other than Perry in his prime, Deen is the only one who could pull this song off. Even Arnel would likely have a little difficulty singing this song now.
You got that right.The best track on the album.No play and no video!!
Neil T I agree. I have a feeling that with Randy back and additions of Narada and Jason Derklata - we can expect much more ROR mixed in. I could see Jason singing some of these like Deen.
Deen Castronovo sings very very well much better than some "prestigious" singers
Steve wrote this song to a secret crush who's also a singer and will live forever to this song
Always loved that song. Never heard it live. Dean is a great singer. Wish they would release ROR Tour DVD.
When I heard him sing this in Trenton NJ, I was like who is singing then I realized it was Deen and was like Holy Shit. This Dude can sing and play.
Deen is unbelievable and blows my mind every time I hear him play the drums and sing those Journey songs flawlessly!! Wish I could Play and sing like that lol I’d never put my sticks down and never shut up!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Agreed..great muso..shame about his private life i suppose..
@@lesgl He’s been clean for six years and back with Journey. There’s always second chances.
@@PeachWNK Deen Castronovo has pleaded guilty in a domestic violence case and has been sentenced to probation and counseling. Court records show that Castronovo, 58, of Salem pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree domestic violence assault, two counts of domestic violence menacing, one count of unlawful use of a weapon and one count of coercion.
Castronovo has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation with a requirement that he undergo counseling for drug abuse and for domestic violence offenders. If Castronovo breaks his probation, he faces a sentence of more than five years in prison. He is not a nice person, but he is an ok drummer. LMFAO.
@@shabozz8762 What did I say? Oh yeah. Second chances. His charges? All misdemeanors. All non contact. All under the influence of drugs. He’s sober now. As a sober man, before and after his arrest, he’s always been a kind person. Ask anyone who knows him. I’m not here to justify. I’m here to prevent people like you from committing libel. Go spread your sensationalist BS somewhere else. I hear TMZ is hiring. Now quit stalking me.
Almost Steve Perry.
Bravo boys 👏 👏 🙏 🙏
I’ve heard lots of attempted covers of this song. Nobody has EVER sang it correctly except for this guy and mr perry himself.
oh my god! i preffer Deen Castronovo singing than Arnel.
Absolutely, Arnel can’t even hit those beautiful notes
Yep me too he is better
Of course he is better for the role
Wow. Amazing
Agreed with !...Castronovo does it much better,huge skills to play the drums and sing songs at same time ..💪👏👏
Of all the rock performances I've seen in my 65 years, and as a professional musician, I would say that this will always stand out as one of my top 10. This guy is not even from this world. Firstly, as I've played this song to others without them looking at the video, they all say that is Steve Perry at his finest. Suzanne is one of the hardest songs that Journey has ever performed. Secondly, this Beast is playing the drums at the same time. I mean come on... Deen, God bless you.
2:48 What a tremendous job on vocals!!
His growls are great.1:48
What a rare treat. Always loved Deen on vocals.
No way I never heard of this guy before. Drumming AND singing..my jaw just hit the floor
Wow- I picture Steve Perry when I close my eyes. BUT- There will NEVER be another like Steve P!
Deen castronovo tem que gravar "Suzanne" novamente com o journey...Ficou magnífico!!
Sim ❤️
Deen Comes Close to Steve on This Song... anyone notice’s Steve’s Original Backing Vocals from The Album?
I sure did
Actually, those backing vocals are Randy Jackson. He was the bass player on Raised on Radio album and tour.
@@MrFighead Steve and randy
Perry's voice is a slightly lower bass tone but damn deencan hit those notes smoothly and it has to be so so challenging to sing and keep time on drums 🥁 as he does.
He is pretty closely matched to perry's vocal on this tune.
I noted only a difference, and then only slightly, in verses. Perry definitely has a lower bass range in that aspect. But that Deen can step into those shoes that comfortably and attempt to do song I hadn't heard since 86 and it sound so fresh was ballsy and he did not disappoint any journey fan that hunkered for that sound.
Congratulations 🎊 👏
Stellar performance 👏 ✨️ 👌 ❤
My mother her name Suzanne .She die in 1993 😭 💔💔💔.I remenber 😔😔
Why a ROR concert VHS was never made blows my mind
Wow, what a voice Deen has, amazing how he plays the drums at the same time.
Dean should be at the top of the list of drummer singers
Nice Song Suzanne Thanks Mr Deen Castronnovo Thanks The Rock Band Journey ❤
Deans got the :- Clock, moeller,feel, power and the voice.
I LOVE this. Very UNDERRATED tune from ROR, Dean knocked it dead. ABSOLUTELY a BEAUTIFUL rendition. I think even SP would be impressed.
I remember when Nuno Bettencourt once said why he called Neal Schon 'the bender'... HE'S RIGHT!!.. Neal BENDS all the last note of every solos he is doing since he was born!.. what a unique guitaist he was and still is.. 👍🏻
WOW,Deen sounds just like Steve. He doing a great job on the drums and the song too. But,my heart still belong to Steve Perry. Deen , u come in second place. Taking Steve place with Journey. Plus this my first time hearing Deen sing.
Thank you my friend, that’s HUGE to me. Steve is and always will be the greatest American vocalist of my generation hands down!
@@deencastronovo486 (if this is him) I swear I saw a little smile after you nailed “no no no no no remember…” :)
Next to Steve. This guy is a powerhouse in his own right. And playing drums like a monster. Just found out at practice the other night our violin player went to school with him and still sees his brother l, who owns a flooring company in Salem Oregon. He said Dean would enter talent shows in him high school and his drumming would bring the house down
Let's face it ...Steve Perry is the greatest singer ever. But Deen is up there with him at about 99.8. I would definitely have this guy as my frontman.He sounds the closest to Steve Perry as anyone I've ever heard....💯 Amazing!
Deen you´re the only one!
Damn fking close to Perry. Jamming on the drums and kicking out one of my fave Journey songs, "Suzanne!"
Fantastic vocals by Deen.
Deanのパワードラムと素敵な高音域❤
私が大好きなNealのギター🎸
素敵な映像をありがとう
Deen is the only one who´s the closest to original Steve Perry´s voice .. that colour and range ... close your eyes and you won´t recognize anything ... let them sing everything!!! he´s the best after Steve !!!!!
It’s February 2023 and Deen is still a beast. I absolutely love the passion in his voice. He is amazing!!!
Wow that was great!
On the best rock drummers ever (listen to Maximum Security by Tony Macalpine for some fine examples of his outrageous chops) and wow what a singer! What an incredible talent
King’s Cup!! ❤️
Deen nailed it.☺
Absolutely incredible voice and talent
Stunning. Both drums and vocals Journey were on fire 🔥 in this era
Absolutly outstanding😮
Wow! I've been a Journey fan since the 70's ... loved the Escape, Frontiers, Raised on Radio era and Suzanne is one of my favs! That was awesome!!
To play drums with that intensity and sing so close to the original ... wow!
Thanks for sharing!
Very rare instance here:
Journey performing a ROR deep track, the drummer is singing it and it happens during the Augeri era. An interesting combination of circumstances. Nonetheless a terrific performance by the band and most notably Deen.
It's such a compelling song that I could almost pretend Steve Perry is on vocals.
this is one of the more interesting lineups great lead vocals and the backup vocals as always, are spot on
That’s not a “deep track.” Suzanne was on the top 20 list in the 80’s.
This is extraordinary! Man he hit alot Perry-like high pitch vibes! What a treat ! Love this! Way to go Dino!!
Fantastic job by Deen. Amazing that he can play the drums and sing a song that is apparently very difficult to sing, at the same time
Deen!!!!!!!!
I agree-one of their best songs. Deen is the only one who can sing it well. Bring Back Deen!!
2022 he is back so awesome. And yes he has been the only one that close to perry not even arnel can get that close
Simply amazing!!
Oh wow...this is great! Running the drum set and doing a more than passable vocals
They should have rehired smitty on the drums and just given Deen the mic.
that last note is GORGEOUS! Dean is amazing and this song is one of my favorite Journey songs ever!
Wow!!! What a great performance! Love this...
I clicked this video because I wondered in 2005 if Steve A could pull it off but dean is just awesome second only to Steve Perry. There is a reason he sings the hard songs even with arnel there now
YO!!!!!!!!! Dude is DOPE!!!! I luv Steve but this guy is WOW!!!!!
He's not Steve and nobody Will ever be but he's been the closest thing to. No one else neither Arnel nor Jauregui.
Great singer and musicians, Dean.
The guy in the right hand corner, behind the drum kit is called Jim Handley. He was Deen's drum tech and filled in for him on the kit occasionally. He is now the drummer for a Journey tribute band called Resurrection - A Journey Tribute based in Nashville. Give these guys a listen @ notjourney.com. You will be blown away, I promise.
Amazing!
Pretty awesome 👍
I can't believe I've never seen this clip before now. Google threw it at me. I was a girl who was at many concerts, behind stage with few. Man I always had a rocking good time. I've never seen Journey. If my memory serves me right, they came to Wichita, KS in maybe '99. For some reason I couldn't go, and I think I was told it wasn't Steve anyway. I caught the stand in on t.v. at some point. Awesome stand in. I loved this album too. ...Faithfully, Suzanne
I saw the ROR tour in San Francisco at the cow palace in Dec of 86. A facsimile is on the ROR CD of the ticket. Great times
This is awesome.
I hope Deen is doing okay now. It was awful that he assaulted his lady, but he wouldn't have done it if he hadn't had a serious alcohol problem. He was contrite about going to prison and I am sure he was deeply apologetic to her, not that it excuses it. But he has a refreshing humility now that not many with his prestige would carry. He is doing a lot to spread the word of sobriety now, too.
I really enjoyed Revolution Saints then joining the Dead Daisies, he started looking a little rough again. I hope this new country gig he’s in does well!
I am/ WE ARE, DOING AMAZING MY FRIEND! Yes drugs and alcohol made me a monster but 8 years clean and sober AND 3 Grandkids later Deedee and I have NEVER BEEN THIS GREAT! It’s JESUS!!
Love to you always an avid fan
Deen, you’re extremely talented! Hats off to you!
Mindboggling how Deen can drum and sing at expert level simultaneously. Talent off the charts. Sounds enough like Steve Perry to delight Journey fans but has his own sound. Love his voice. Like the slightly speeded up tempo of this rendition.
Deen is the only voice I can listen too! Deen keep killin it!
Deen just obviously outshines both Steve A and arnel , nobody can hit that range but him
Dean has a great voice 👍👍👍
I knew from the title of this video that Deen would be singing . Steve A could not pull that off in 2005
How the f' can he sing so good during drumming?! My best drummer, Deeno
love it so much
PHENOMINAL!!!!
Thank you,one of the nost interesting deep cut videos.
Dean kills it❤❤❤❤❤❤
Must have been nice to have two very capable singers at the same time that sound like Steve
Wonderful!
Wow! Go Deen! What a set of pipes! I think I like his way of singing it more than Steve's!!!
Deen is unreal !!!!! woooooooooooow!!!!! Nobody´s closer to Steve than Deen Castronovo!!!!!
Deen is the real bionic man
♥️♥️😍😍😍 Unbelievable!
I love all the music from Journey, forever in my memories ❤️
Go Deen,Go!!😊😊🥁🎤
2024...STILL LOVE JOURNEY...Steve..Deen...Arnel..❤❤❤😊 All PHENOMENAL 🎉❤
I love his voice so much!!! SO POWERFUL AND AMAZING
Wao...so many flashbacks of the 80's.. .. excellent video
Love it!
Love this.. 💯💪🏻❤️🎶
Masterpiece