Greg was the lead singer for Santana before helping form Journey with Neal Schon. At this point, Steve was the backup singer 🙂 Love Greg's voice but Steve is on another level. Great harmony ❤️
The Gregg Rolie / Steve Perry period of Journey is my favorite. Their voices are sooo good together. Listen to Just the Same Way. Also, Gregg Rolie has the best 70s hair of all time!!
"The Host" is the legendary Wolfman 🐺 Jack, maybe the greatest radio 📻 DJ of all-time. He did cartoon voicework, too, I believe, what with his unique voice, and also stars as himself (sorta) in the film 🎥 American Graffiti.
I grew up watching the Midnight Special as a kid..my parents would be drinking whisky and rye and playing cards,smoking cigarettes partying with their friends..and us kids all 10 of us would watch this show....Sooo many great performances hard to pick a favorite
Oh my God! Wolfman Jack doing the intro. I had totally forgotten about him. Sorry funny to see! Don't know these songs at all. Steve Perry. Sweet Jesus! What a voice! Unmistakable!
I’m so happy you guys gave Gregg his props for vocals. A sweet guy who volunteered to leave the band and let Perry shine. My favorite Journey album because of Gregg’s contribution ms
No Neal isn’t on that track on the album. He was hanging with the band during Abraxas but didn’t join or record with them until Santana III. However, there are videos of Neal playing on Black Magic Woman, but it was after the album was released.
I'll admit I didn't know it at the time, but both Greg Rolle and Neal Schon (it's a German name meaning beautiful, more or less) came from Carlos Santana's band.
There are great bands out there today...BUT...they are not on the radio. It is a crying shame. The 70's and 80's were the sweet spot for rock and roll. Journey was on the pinnacle.
For those too young to know, one of the greatest moments in rock history occurs during this song at 3:36 when Greg Rolie figuratively passes the torch to Steve Perry. Two seconds before, we were collectively holding our breath...could the new guy sing? Any doubt was completely smashed and destroyed within the next ten seconds - Steve Perry instantly ascended to the greatest male vocalist ever recorded. Dream Duo: Greatest male & female vocalists ever recorded, together: Steve Perry & Karen Carpenter, produced by Richard Carpenter. An unusual idea that’s never been considered but I think it would stun. Technically possible as Richard still controls the Carpenters’ catalog.
The entire Infinity album is incredible. Gregg Rolie (keys) and Steve Perry are amazing together. Neal Schon pronounced “Shawn” on guitar. All amazing. Neal Schon is the founding member. Played with Santana at age 15. Totally self-taught. Neal is 68 years old now and still ripping that guitar in Journey today. They are getting ready to celebrate their 50 year as a band. Pretty incredible I’d say. Forever fan here. React to Winds of March from that same Infinity album.
Schon might be the most underappreciated guitarist in rock. His pieces are a master class in composition. And listen to his performance of this solo compared to the recorded version. They differ byONE note. That is really tough to do.
Yes, boys, Rolie and Schon come from Santana, Aynsley Dunbar, drums w Frank Zappa, others. This band was STACKED! Ross Valory bass man. Steve Perry could have learned a little rhythm guitar….
Wife here...This is my Husband's FAVORITE song!!...It's so cool to hear you guys referencing "Stadium Rock"...We call it "Arena Rock"...Your Reactions are totally Awesome..!!!👍💯😎
Never missed The Midnight Special . We were treated to a concert every Friday night , featuring multiple bands / performers . Man alive, what memories . Nice reaction guys, as usual. Y'all's love of music is a joy to watch. You gotta listen to the original album versions. Songs play back to back with a very short break between them. Even shorter than the break in this performance. A great radio experience. The DJ's always played both songs . They sort of had to, I guess , with technology being in it's relatively early stages back then. Radio listeners were spoiled . And we loved it .
At this point, Steve was the lead singer, but Gregg - being the former lead - would share leads with Steve on a few songs until he left in 1980. Listen to the live album Captured. You will be amazed at how great these guys were live.
The hosts name is Wolfman Jack. He was a huge DJ in the 1970's.This was days of terrestrial radio. Wolfman had his radio station located in Mexico to bypass the sensors in the United States.
I do love me some Journey so thanks for your reaction guys! If you'd like to hear another great live performance try "Mother, Father" from their Houston 1981 concert.
All of us oldtimers watched Midnight Special. LOL Graduated in the '70's so Midnight Special was the show you had to see for all the bands that were hot at the time. Also, once the Midnight Special was over, the TV went off the air until morning. We didn't have shows on TV 24 hours a day back then.
The host I believe was a guy who also had a show on the radio, his name was The Wolfman🤔 This is my favorite Journey song! It’s very often overlooked but it’s killer!
It's rare to find true live performances of journey not clips... I don't know may be a copyright issue... with all the legal battles currently going on between cain schon and perry..nothing surprises me now. I think Steve left this band because of that tension. He saw that building up and made his exit and landed one of the best retirement plans in musical history. He gets 30 percent of their touring profit and he can sit home and do what he wants. The best line up was cain scheon and perry thst was the height of their success. But I love rollie with perry... their vocals ranges blended effortlessly... just lovely complemented perfectly. Rollie can sing his little tushy off 😅 And the harmonies these two created just magical ❤❤❤❤❤❤
This might be my favorite reaction from you three yet. I love how you talk about the greatness of it all. Journey was amazing!! I can't begin to explain what it was like being a little kid in the 70's, staying up late with my older siblings and cousins watching the Midnight Special and just taking in all the decade had to offer. And then moving into the 80's, becoming a teenager and getting to experience that decade as well. Not just the music and the movies and the cartoons. But just life, and how we lived it back then. We didn't realize how lucky we were to grow up then. Seeing you appreciate it and love it makes me smile and breaks my heart at the same time.
Breaks my heart, don't seem to appreciate that first of all that was live and it was so long ago and to make fun of it isn't what you're supposed to do in a reaction video those guys were on fire long before you were born
We weren't making fun of it. We praised this performance MANY times in the video. What were you watching? We laugh in every video because we have fun. That's not making fun, that's having fun. Big difference.
@@ViewsFromThe502 I loved this, I have watched it several times, because I think you really enjoy how great they are, but are having a little fun with things. Wish you would do more Journey, and LIVE, Mother, Father live in Houston. Still They Ride live in Tokyo, or anything from the Live in Houston... Keep up the great reactions, you guys, are really fun to watch...
@@ViewsFromThe502Hey guys, what you need to do is check out some of Journey's jams, like when they jammed on Roadrunner with Herbie Hancock on an episode of Midnight Special. Or when they jammed with Albert King and friends on PBS Soundstage. They were great, spontaneous , and never released as recordings, but they are available right here on TH-cam.
I saw Journey early 80s and couldn't believe how good they were live. Probably the best live band I've ever seen. Steve's vocals are unsurpassed. He's King.
I lived in Los Angeles for 30 years, and I worked retail management in a wealthy area, so celebrities would come into the store frequently. One day, I looked over, and there was Steve Perry at the front of the line waiting to be rung up. In my head I was like, "Hey, Steve Perry. Cool! Wow, he's shorter than I thought." I'd say he was/is 5' 7", maybe 5' 8", tops, which I never would have guessed from all the MTV videos I'd seen. And there you have it, another brush with greatness from my early days (this was 20 years ago, roughly).
Soooooo many times I fell asleep trying to stay up to watch this show, missed a lot, was just a kid...😴 Greg Rolie and Neal Schon formed Journey after departing Santana, later Jonathan Cain came aboard on keyboards. Maybe Santana's "Black Magic Woman" is where you heard his voice and Neal with Carlos on 🎸!! 🔥🔥🔥
Greg Rollie on the keys. He was the lead singer before Perry joined the band. When he quit, the keyboard player for the band Baby's, Jonathan Cain, took his place.
This is the very first single of this band in 1978. When I heard it, I was blown away. It is still the very best of there songs, hands down. This version is great. Sounds like the studio version. And yes, definitely meant to be a back-to-back song. That transition is incredible to me.
The voice!!!!!!
That guy is Greg Rolle. He had platinum selling records with 3 different bands in three different decades.
Wolfman Jack was the host that night he introduced Journey. He had the most recognizable voice in the 70s and 80s. R.I.P. Wolfman
I worked at a radio station in the 80s and he came in several times. He was so nice..
The Guess Who's Clap for the Wolfman has him in it.
I remember Wolfman Jack from Mungo Jerry
@@trb2021I'm Envious!!!! 🐺
This is the best Journey song ever bar none
Greg was the lead singer for Santana before helping form Journey with Neal Schon. At this point, Steve was the backup singer 🙂 Love Greg's voice but Steve is on another level. Great harmony ❤️
Neal Schon was in Santana too
Steve wasn't just the backup singer. He sang lead on most of the songs on this album.
@@Irockthere4 16 years old Neal was, Gregg brought him in.
Ross and Aynsley were also from Santana
@@jimc3786 Ross Vallory came from the Steve Miller band and Ainsley Dunbar was in many bands but not Santana.
I was a teenager watching midnight special with wolfman Jack and journey I love you❤❤❤ I'm 60 years old and I still rocking ❤
I absolutely loved how Steve and Gregg harmonized. I miss them together.
Ya, my fav rock harmonies are the two of them together.
Why did he leave then? Was it a clash of two egos between him and Steve?
MOTHER FATHER. LIVE FROM HOUSTON gotta do it next!!!!!!!!
This song is sooo good. Thx
The Gregg Rolie / Steve Perry period of Journey is my favorite. Their voices are sooo good together. Listen to Just the Same Way. Also, Gregg Rolie has the best 70s hair of all time!!
Yaaassssssss❤❤❤❤
Yes, no computers, no Internet, we had to stay up until midnight to ROCK OUT! So many good shows!
Just makes me want to go back to around 1983-1985
Saw them back in the day for $1.92 in Portland, Oregon...As their Star was rising....They came and hung out with the crowd! Great times.
Gregg Rollie and Neal Schon had just left Santana in 73, to form Journey. Steve Perry had just joined when this show was filmed in 78
This is how we got our music back in the 70s, before MTV.
We had Saturday Night Special and Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert.
Steve Perry was called the voice
Wolfman Jackson was the host, he was a radio DJ from back in the day.
Two songs that should always be played together .. 👍🏼
Feeling that way/Anytime are the Brain Damage/Eclipse of Journey
The host was Wolfman Jack. He was an icon. Wiki him.
Gregg Rollie played with Santana along with Neal Schon who was also a member of Santana. Gregg sang "Black Magic Woman".
"The Host" is the legendary Wolfman 🐺 Jack, maybe the greatest radio 📻 DJ of all-time. He did cartoon voicework, too, I believe, what with his unique voice, and also stars as himself (sorta) in the film 🎥 American Graffiti.
The host was Wolfman Jack. The Guess who made a song about him called clap for the Wolfman. He was a famous DJ in the 60's and 70's
Greg Rollie sang Black Magic Woman for Santana. You can also see him in the Santana performance at Woodstock.
Thanks for doing it this way guys...nice...
I grew up watching the Midnight Special as a kid..my parents would be drinking whisky and rye and playing cards,smoking cigarettes partying with their friends..and us kids all 10 of us would watch this show....Sooo many great performances hard to pick a favorite
Same here! Midnight special for us kids while the parents were getting bombed!! Awesome times!
I miss Gregg Rolie. Wish he never left Journey.
Oh my God! Wolfman Jack doing the intro. I had totally forgotten about him. Sorry funny to see! Don't know these songs at all. Steve Perry. Sweet Jesus! What a voice! Unmistakable!
You guys are awesome, great reaction video made my day.
Greg Rollie was the lead singer, before Steve Perry joined the band. Listen to the song "Black Magic Woman" by Santana. Greg Rollie was the singer.
The host was WolfMan Jack. A radio dj from the 60
I’m so happy you guys gave Gregg his props for vocals. A sweet guy who volunteered to leave the band and let Perry shine. My favorite Journey album because of Gregg’s contribution ms
Actually, he was very tired of the road and wanted to raise and spend time with his kids. What a great dad
Talk about a treat - seeing Journey live at the Hampton Coliseum in 1978 and just groooooooovin' it
Neill Schon on lead guitar,played with Santana when he was 16
Thank you!!
Saw them 4 times! Starting 1976 to 1981. Thank you!!
If you've ever heard "Black Magic Woman" by Santana, that's Gregg Rolie on vocals and Neil Schon on rhythm guitar.
No Neal isn’t on that track on the album. He was hanging with the band during Abraxas but didn’t join or record with them until Santana III. However, there are videos of Neal playing on Black Magic Woman, but it was after the album was released.
@@Jihavoh777 Good to know. I was just going by the video : )
yep!
@@Jihavoh777 Here's Schon and Rolle: th-cam.com/video/ZyRmZe_9Z3I/w-d-xo.html
Don't forget Greg headed up The Storm who had a platinum album.
This two for one should always be played together. Was always played back to back on the radio.
It's the LAW
This comment contains FACTS.
as well as Brain damage/Eclipse they SHOULD be played together
I was one of those DJ's back then that DID play this back to back...always, people would always ask me why, I said, it's music law! Rock ON!
My son Matthew S. Reynolds favorite song by Journey
I'll admit I didn't know it at the time, but both Greg Rolle and Neal Schon (it's a German name meaning beautiful, more or less) came from Carlos Santana's band.
Love these 2 songs. My favorite.
Did you never watch Happy Days, and hear of a radio personality Wolfman Jack? That's who introduced them here. He was a major part of the 50's - 70's.
Old Journey is fantastic. Loved Gregs vocals
The host was WOLFMAN JACK
RIP Wolfman Jack! Rock n Roll Radio legend.
The announcer was Wolfman Jack, a very famous rock & roll radio D.J., He was the D.J. in the movie, "American Graffiti".
Y'all don't even realize that this was produced by Roy Thomas Baker the same guy who produced all the early Queen
There are great bands out there today...BUT...they are not on the radio. It is a crying shame. The 70's and 80's were the sweet spot for rock and roll. Journey was on the pinnacle.
And tonight's high school prom music is provided by Journey!
Some of greatest music of all time in that era.
Growing up with Journey was the best. I bet everyone has a memory about what or where they were when hearing them for the first time. ❤️
This was Steve Perry’s first album and performance with Journey! What a beautiful voice! He is amazing! Gregg Rolie and Steve are awesome together .
I was 14 guys. Your reactions were priceless! The head bob! So funny and chilling to watch you. Great vid. First time watcher. Subscribed!
For those too young to know, one of the greatest moments in rock history occurs during this song at 3:36 when Greg Rolie figuratively passes the torch to Steve Perry. Two seconds before, we were collectively holding our breath...could the new guy sing? Any doubt was completely smashed and destroyed within the next ten seconds - Steve Perry instantly ascended to the greatest male vocalist ever recorded.
Dream Duo: Greatest male & female vocalists ever recorded, together: Steve Perry & Karen Carpenter, produced by Richard Carpenter. An unusual idea that’s never been considered but I think it would stun. Technically possible as Richard still controls the Carpenters’ catalog.
Avalon Ball room 1978, WInds of March...My favorite Journey song.
The entire Infinity album is incredible. Gregg Rolie (keys) and Steve Perry are amazing together. Neal Schon pronounced “Shawn” on guitar. All amazing. Neal Schon is the founding member. Played with Santana at age 15. Totally self-taught. Neal is 68 years old now and still ripping that guitar in Journey today. They are getting ready to celebrate their 50 year as a band. Pretty incredible I’d say. Forever fan here. React to Winds of March from that same Infinity album.
that album is straight FIRE:))))
Winds of March kills me every time I hear it. ❤️
Schon might be the most underappreciated guitarist in rock. His pieces are a master class in composition.
And listen to his performance of this solo compared to the recorded version. They differ byONE note. That is really tough to do.
The backup guy. 🤣
You really need to check out Mother/Father from Journey's Houston Live 1981 show. You'll be blown away!
Gregg Rollie was lead singer before Steve Perry joined and eventually left the band
The Host: Wolfman Jack. The Voice: Steve Perry. 😂 After they got Scones but Neil was a Shawn. 😉
Thank you! I couldn't handle Neil Scone!
Wolfman jack was a famous dj whose popularity led to other avenues, midnight special being 1.
ALWAYS watched midnight special!
Favourite Journey era Rolie/Perry
Yes, boys, Rolie and Schon come from Santana, Aynsley Dunbar, drums w Frank Zappa, others. This band was STACKED! Ross Valory bass man.
Steve Perry could have learned a little rhythm guitar….
Wife here...This is my Husband's FAVORITE song!!...It's so cool to hear you guys referencing "Stadium Rock"...We call it "Arena Rock"...Your Reactions are totally Awesome..!!!👍💯😎
Never missed The Midnight Special . We were treated to a concert every Friday night , featuring multiple bands / performers . Man alive, what memories .
Nice reaction guys, as usual. Y'all's love of music is a joy to watch. You gotta listen to the original album versions. Songs play back to back with a very short break between them. Even shorter than the break in this performance.
A great radio experience. The DJ's always played both songs . They sort of had to, I guess , with technology being in it's relatively early stages back then. Radio listeners were spoiled . And we loved it .
Best Journey songs, hands down.
These 70's songs are the best journey songs!!!!!!
The host that night was Wolf Man Jack, probably the best known disc jockey of that era. He was featured in the film American Graffiti.
Wolfman Jack was everywhere back in the day. Listened to him "host" all over the radio and television.
Like Queen’s Rock you/We are the champions!
The studio cut of this is SO MOVING when you play it SUPER LOUD!!! Especially when "Anytime" drops! OMG - FABULOUS FIRE, YOU-GUYS!!!
Ooooh the harmonies rollie and perry pure gold baby ❤❤❤❤❤
Give song Just the same way a listen, Gregg is the lead singer again and has a great guitar solo by Neil.
Best songs by them. Love it , even with bad audio.
Definitely back to back. Great job!
Journey was my 1st concert with Steve Perry and Neal is just amazing on guitar
Never heard this/these Journey song(s). Really enjoyed the performance. Will be added to my playlist.
At this point, Steve was the lead singer, but Gregg - being the former lead - would share leads with Steve on a few songs until he left in 1980. Listen to the live album Captured. You will be amazed at how great these guys were live.
“Just the same way” and “Stone in love” two other great songs.
As always you guys made me laugh so hard 😂😂😂
Love it guys! The host was Wolfman Jack. A legend back in the day
The hosts name is Wolfman Jack. He was a huge DJ in the 1970's.This was days of terrestrial radio. Wolfman had his radio station located in Mexico to bypass the sensors in the United States.
I do love me some Journey so thanks for your reaction guys! If you'd like to hear another great live performance try "Mother, Father" from their Houston 1981 concert.
All of us oldtimers watched Midnight Special. LOL Graduated in the '70's so Midnight Special was the show you had to see for all the bands that were hot at the time. Also, once the Midnight Special was over, the TV went off the air until morning. We didn't have shows on TV 24 hours a day back then.
The best Journey is Classic Journey!!!
Just the Same Way for the best Gregg and Steve vocals
Love me some Steve Perry ! The voice .
The host I believe was a guy who also had a show on the radio, his name was The Wolfman🤔
This is my favorite Journey song! It’s very often overlooked but it’s killer!
That’s Wolfman Jack. He was iconic in the 70s. You heard him everywhere!
The host is Wolfman Jack.. a famous 70s DJ.
I grew up watching Midnight Special, Soul Train & The Austin City Limits
The MC of the show is wolfman Jack probably one of the most famous DJs of all time watch the movie American graffiti
It's rare to find true live performances of journey not clips... I don't know may be a copyright issue... with all the legal battles currently going on between cain schon and perry..nothing surprises me now. I think Steve left this band because of that tension. He saw that building up and made his exit and landed one of the best retirement plans in musical history. He gets 30 percent of their touring profit and he can sit home and do what he wants.
The best line up was cain scheon and perry thst was the height of their success.
But I love rollie with perry... their vocals ranges blended effortlessly... just lovely complemented perfectly.
Rollie can sing his little tushy off 😅
And the harmonies these two created just magical ❤❤❤❤❤❤
This might be my favorite reaction from you three yet. I love how you talk about the greatness of it all. Journey was amazing!! I can't begin to explain what it was like being a little kid in the 70's, staying up late with my older siblings and cousins watching the Midnight Special and just taking in all the decade had to offer. And then moving into the 80's, becoming a teenager and getting to experience that decade as well. Not just the music and the movies and the cartoons. But just life, and how we lived it back then. We didn't realize how lucky we were to grow up then. Seeing you appreciate it and love it makes me smile and breaks my heart at the same time.
We had it all
Breaks my heart, don't seem to appreciate that first of all that was live and it was so long ago and to make fun of it isn't what you're supposed to do in a reaction video those guys were on fire long before you were born
We weren't making fun of it. We praised this performance MANY times in the video. What were you watching? We laugh in every video because we have fun. That's not making fun, that's having fun. Big difference.
@@ViewsFromThe502 I loved this, I have watched it several times, because I think you really enjoy how great they are, but are having a little fun with things. Wish you would do more Journey, and LIVE, Mother, Father live in Houston. Still They Ride live in Tokyo, or anything from the Live in Houston... Keep up the great reactions, you guys, are really fun to watch...
@@ViewsFromThe502Hey guys, what you need to do is check out some of Journey's jams, like when they jammed on Roadrunner with Herbie Hancock on an episode of Midnight Special.
Or when they jammed with Albert King and friends on PBS Soundstage.
They were great, spontaneous , and never released as recordings, but they are available right here on TH-cam.
I saw Journey early 80s and couldn't believe how good they were live. Probably the best live band I've ever seen. Steve's vocals are unsurpassed. He's King.
The videos from the Houston concert are ridiculous. How can they be even better live in execution? but they are.
Same here! 💯
Now you see why us old timers will always Say this version of Journey blows the other Away!
Check out Journey's Blazer JUST The Same way!
I lived in Los Angeles for 30 years, and I worked retail management in a wealthy area, so celebrities would come into the store frequently. One day, I looked over, and there was Steve Perry at the front of the line waiting to be rung up. In my head I was like, "Hey, Steve Perry. Cool! Wow, he's shorter than I thought." I'd say he was/is 5' 7", maybe 5' 8", tops, which I never would have guessed from all the MTV videos I'd seen. And there you have it, another brush with greatness from my early days (this was 20 years ago, roughly).
Journey- Who's crying now - live in Houston. 💯 You're welcome 😉!
You guys are the best
Soooooo many times I fell asleep trying to stay up to watch this show, missed a lot, was just a kid...😴
Greg Rolie and Neal Schon formed Journey after departing Santana, later Jonathan Cain came aboard on keyboards.
Maybe Santana's "Black Magic Woman" is where you heard his voice and Neal with Carlos on 🎸!! 🔥🔥🔥
Greg Rollie on the keys. He was the lead singer before Perry joined the band. When he quit, the keyboard player for the band Baby's, Jonathan Cain, took his place.
I always stayed up on Friday nights to watch the Midnight Special , In Concert and Don Kirshners Rock Concert! Such great concerts .
Journey at their best. Would have loved it if Gregg and Steve had both stayed for the duration. Great chemistry.
One of my favorites, glad you hit this
Have you not found journey live in Houston 1981??😅
Dont stop belivin
Open arms
Mother father
Whisky crying now..
You are welcome!!😉
This is the very first single of this band in 1978. When I heard it, I was blown away. It is still the very best of there songs, hands down. This version is great. Sounds like the studio version. And yes, definitely meant to be a back-to-back song. That transition is incredible to me.