Just lost my wife of 33 years to Covid19 this was always my song to her. She stuck with me through the good times and the bad times. I feel truly lost without her. My search for love led me to her and to Jesus. She will live forever in my heart!
This was the song played at my father's funeral. He died on February 09, 2020, because of gastric cancer. This was his favorite song and he really liked singing this on karaoke. This song plays in my mind every time I miss him. May he rest in peace. Love you, Dad.
Had my son in '87, and because I wasn't in a place to be a hood father, his mother & I placed him for adoption. My girlfriend and i drifted apart, and lost track. Since October of 2020, our son has found both of us, brought us back together, and we're getting married soon ! LOVE WAS RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES!!
I can't believe this man died in 2014 and I did not hear of his passing in the news. I guess it was not a big deal for many people, but this band is part of our memories. I was a teen in the 80s and this band like the rest of the 80s bands holds a special place in my heart. I just wished this man had been honored in a different way at the time of his passing. RIP jimi jamison
Jimmi was a major part of my career as well. I never met him face to face but was supposed to make a song it rain with him 3 weeks before he died. I have a new song to honor him called it rains.
@@michaelpappalardo2671 ive known both and even david agrees jimmi was the best. David was to immature then and couldnt handle the stresses. I have worked with both
I genuinely think that 80s were the golden decade of human kind, because there was this perfect balance between arts, technology, humanity, freedom and all the other good things, but now technology has taken over most of those beautiful things!
this is our love story. my husband was single until he was 59. i suffered trauma from a previous husband. he says he waited all those years for me. i am so blessed.
Thank you for sharing that. God bless you Debra, what a wonderful story. I am 53 and never married, had disappointment after disappointment. A lady at work once told me I would one day "save" someone... and I can only hope the story will be as you described.
Love survivor love their song eye of the tiger there's just something about this song that hits home lost my angel 😇 9 yrs ago she told me don't give up she would send me someone I am now remarried thanks to her the search is now over thank you to my angel in heaven and on earth 😊❤
I'm sure you agree , that it was the best time to be alive! When we were Young and we never realized we were making history and we were living through what is probably the best decade of the whole 20th century next to the 50s.
Just 2 minutes is all I ask. Just 2 minutes. It would be all I needed. And it would be worth all I had to give at that one any given moment. So many people I loved were still here. They had no idea what they meant to me. I had no idea. These songs are so powerful.
I had a best friend named Ashley and she got me hooked on 80s and 90s songs. She died in a car accident our junior year. I never told her how much I loved her. This song reminds me of her. Dont take people for granted
Even though you may never have said the words, she knew how much you loved her by your company and attention. We feel for your loss but still can appreciate someone was able to connect with you at such a deep and profound level.
I know.I lost my best friend from high school. I just found out about it. Life is so fragile. Tell everyone you come in contact with that you love them,because you might not be able to again.
The love of my life and I divorced in 2007. I moved to North Carolina, she stayed in California. I returned to California in 2010, after a year in New York. I couldn't shake her, and was able to express that every weekend, when she would get the kids. In 2016, after 9 years apart, we made a commitment to never let the small things tears us apart again and are now living this song. I think this song is what we all hope for....to no longer have to search for the love of our lives. Dude had an amazing voice, and I didnt realize he passed. I grew up in the 80's and it really hits home all the people that are no longer here. Puts it into perspective how short life is and how important it is hold on to the things that are irreplaceable in our lives. Love ya Andrea...more than you could ever know.
You have what so many can only dream about, including myself, companionship and love. This song has a good message, but your comment speaks about more then a "message", it speaks of true good fortune. I read so many sad and lonely testimonials on these music channels, even have left a few myself, lol. It was nice to read one where someone received a second chance, recognized it for what it was and is happily living it. I hope you recognize how truly fortunate you really are, you probably do. I wish you and your family only the very best, please keep your fingers crossed for the rest of us. All encompassing loneliness is a horror to live with and we can use all the "well wishes" we can get. ☮️
When I look into your eyes, I can see forever... Astonishing. Simply genius. A kind of singer born only once in a lifetime. RIP Jimi. Thank you for the songs that shaped the 80's.
This might not be the best-known Survivor song but it's one hell of a love ballad, and when you find the one true love of your life you'll think of this song.
My wife and I married in 2002 and this was our wedding song. I was 27. She was my first and only girlfriend, and now my wife. Been happily married ever since and I thank God everyday for having her in my life. This beautiful song brings back so many wonderful memories and emotions.
I am Jimi's age so we grew up going through the 60's as teens, having lived through the 60',70' and 80's music I saw it all. He was a truly gifted artist and singer. This song says it all, met my wife in the 80's and we are still together. I am a guitarist but wish I had his voice.
Fun fact (from Wikipedia): It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of July 13, 1985, and finished at No. 48 on the year-end Billboard Hot 100 chart for 1985. The song also spent four weeks atop the Adult Contemporary chart, Survivor's only chart-topper on this tally.
Right? It had been years since I'd last heard this, but I heard it on the radio the other day and it gave me chills. I had to look up the history of the band (dear lord that was complicated, lol) - I didn't have the internet when I was listening to this stuff all the time, haha. I'd literally never even know what Jimi looked like! But his voice was unforgettable. One of my favorites growing up for sure...absolutely timeless.
Yeah, Jimi had a great voice and the Survivor songs were a perfect showcase for his singing. It was a perfect blend of singing and the quality of the songs.
Jim Peterik, co-writer of this song and former keyboardist of Survivor, is still writing songs. He has been writing/co-writing songs for nearly 60 years. He co-wrote several songs with Dennis DeYoung, for DeYoung's 2 very recent albums. DeYoung still has a fantastic singing voice. Peterik's Tigress album comes out Friday and features songs he wrote/co-wrote as sung by female singers. And one of Jimi Jamison's best vocal performances, imo, was on the song "Alive" which Jim Peterik co-wrote with the southern rock Van Zant brothers.
The song "Alive" was inspired by a rough and scary airplane ride that Peterik had when on his way to visiting the Van Zant brothers to co-write with. Of course, the Van Zant brothers lost their brother in a tragic airplane crash. The song would also make a fitting theme song for this pandemic.
Great song but there is still a lot of good music and artists out there. Sometimes I think I've run my course and I'll never find another song that reaches into my heart and all of a sudden TH-cam throws me something new to listen to or something that I never heard before. Like Travis Tritt's "ANYMORE' or Kevin Sharps "NOBODY KNOWS" & Finbar Furey's " SWEET SIXTEEN" and "THIS IS THE LAST LOVE SONG I WILL EVER SING TO YOU" and they stick in my head and remind me of my wife who I lost last year because of something I said that made her leave. and i know i will never ever love like that again. My search is over because I know I would always compare anyone new to what I had with her and that wouldn't be fair to someone else, and I made the mistake of not realizing she was right here with me all the time. 💔
This man is so underrated, I just hope he wasn't underpaid. What a gift to all of us. It's 2020 and his voice popped in my head. RIP Jimi and thank you for sharing so many great songs not to mention all of the Baywatch stuff. You could sing in another language and it would sound beautiful as well.
@@Faltor895 yeah I heard him say that too. He was worth a hell of a lot more. Jimi worked hard all of his life. Scotty Brothers robbed Jimi and the whole Survivor group. I wonder if that's why he still toured so much. Even up till the very end of his life. He was still Rocken hard. Jimi deserved much better than he got. I love you Jimi you were a great man ❣️😍😍😍😭😭 forever.
You’re right. I guess that’s why we still listen to these songs today….because we can’t find anything close that makes us feel a certain way….that brings you back to a time gone by.
This was the first song my wife and I danced to at our wedding reception. I searched for external gratification all my life up until I met her. When I did, the search was truly over. I had met my soul mate. This seemed the ideal song to express that. I still remember it like it was yesterday, and it still brings a tear of joy to my eyes. That was truly my greatest day. This sing brings it all back.
Jimi Jamison and Survivor are my Number 1 of all time, this man has a passion like no other, he sang his heart out and sang since day 1 until he past in 2014 Jimi will always be KING and no one will ever replace him. Jimi will always and forever be apart of my family, a true voice of HEAVEN Jimi we all miss you so much keep on singing up there JUST BEYOND THE CLOUDS . LOTS OF LOVE. 💙💖🐅
Everyone needs to watch this awesome powerhouse vocalist sing this live. I was truly shocked at how perfectly he performs this. Jimi Jamison was a very gifted artist,and taken way too soon. R.I.P.
I love coming back to the comments here from time to time and reading all of the stories. It’s empowering and uplifting. I hope those who feel alone can find just one beacon on here to keep fighting and keep searching.
This takes me back to my high school days - I wanted to dance to this song with a girl I had a crush on... but she was dating someone else... Today, I'm married to that girl.
Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom also, in August, 2018, and this song also makes me think of her. Makes me wish I could go way back to when the song came out, so I would have many years left with her and I could really spoil and appreciate her like never before.
This is the only way I can be back in time,I just lay down ,turn off the lights and listen to my favorite 70s 80s music until I fall asleep, wishing to wake up back in those days
This is our song, played it for my wife at a crucial moment in our lives, and will forever remain in our heart and souls till our death. Today is our 28th anniversary, so it means a lot to us, all the lyrics seem to be written for us. Thank you guys... they don't do music like this anymore.
This exact same thing happened to my husband and I. We have been back together 7 years next month, and married for 5 years in October. This song was what we walked out of our wedding ceremony to.
It's honestly nice to hear that some people can find their happy ending. I foolishly waited too long to tell my dream girl how much she meant to me (and I had every opportunity, we hung out and talked so often). She got a boyfriend and eventually married (to someone else) two years later. I never loved anyone after her; that was 13 years ago. Lesson to everyone, NEVER wait to tell someone how much they mean to you.
The Search is Not Yet Over for those who are still searching. The Search is Over for those who don't search anymore because they are lucky enough to have the right one. One of my favorite songs, still one of the Top Hits until now.
Where have all the beauty of life gone? Genuine love. Genuine people. True love. 80's best times of my life. I love to close my eyes as I listen to these songs and take a walk down memory lane....
In 8th grade my girlfriend and I loved this song, we were going to be together forever. That Friday after school we gave each other a kiss and hug, and told each other we loved each other. She was going on a family vacation for a week, unfortunately her and 5 other family members lost their life in a horrible car accident. I'm 53 now and I think about her everyday of my life, this song was our song❤
I am so grateful for these songs and videos from the 80's. As a kid living in an abusive household, MTV and the music was my escape from the hell I lived in. You would think these songs and videos would bring back bad memories but it's just the opposite, I had this album on CD among many others and would get lost in them. Thank god for music. RIP Jimmy.
Weep for you and me and all the other lonely frightened children from such a household. But how forchunate we have had these beautiful songs and great singers. They kept my company and gave me so much comfort in my teenage time, like I could live in a fantasy dream forever. Thank Jimi for this everlasting wonderful song, my favourite. I miss Jimi, RIP .Hope to meet him somewhere in heaven or another life, even just relation of a singer and fans far distance from each other like in this life, I'll be satisfied with that I never get tired of listening to his songs.
I miss Jimi and all the other beautiful musicians we have lost far to soon. God be with them and with all of humanity we have lost Just knowing I am old now and my days are limited makes me sad. Dear Lord, please let there be 60's, 70's and 80's bands in Heaven. Amen
Jimi Jamison is sorely missed. His voice was comparable to Perry's. What a waste of talent and life....saw these guys with REO at San Diego sports arena back in the day...those times are gone.
Jimi Jameson is so under rated as a singer. Not only could the man sing but he was easy on the ryes. Anyone who met him said he was a kind and very sweet man. Rest in Peace Jimi. Your voice is forever in our hearts.
Recuerdos de juventud, esta canción la escuchaba en las radios fm, enganchadas con otros temas y nunca decian de quien era.. Increible tema y de los mejores lentos de la historia. Gracias Survivor por tanta buena música. Saludos desde Argentina.
This song always takes me back to my high school days. There was a girl who I absolutely loved. But because of my shyness I didn't ask her out. Listening to this song makes me think maybe if I had asked her out then I wouldn't have gone through life as a loner.
Some of us did what you did and left us broken hearted. You may never know what the other choice would have ended your life any other way, loner or not (I'm a loner as well) , but somehow I find ways to just accept the deicisons I made in the past thats put me whwre im at now. It's always nice cuz sometimes in my dreams I get to live a different kind of life and that alone I'm thankful for waking up in the morning that I still have the memories I've had growing up. I'm content and I can tolerate being happy cuz there's nothing else I can do but that. Be happy, life is wonderful beautiful and be grateful. Take care. This song is really special
I got to see Survivor in the mid 80s in Hannibal Mo, Americas Home Town at the riverfront Amphitheater right on the Mississippi river. God speed Jimi Jameson
I guess song & love have no boundaries. I was brought up in my country listening this song & when at age of 50 hear those again bring nothing but bitter sweet memories. Thank you Jimi for giving something which we can cherish now. RIP brother
I remember listening to this song back when i was a freshman in 1985. I was having dreams about a girl I wanted to ask out. It gave me the courage to ask her if she would go on a movie date with me. She agreed and we went out for most of the school year. Memories....
Nunca más fui feliz ni ame nadie como a ella aquel 15 de abril de 1989 Dios dame la posibilidad de retroceder el tiempo 33 años atrás xa no cometer esos errores q me apartaron de ella y de mi felicidadad
The search is over! But he died after 3 years of our marriage.😭 Still the memories lingers on, everytime I heard this song it brings me back lots of memories in my past ❤️🌹
Definitivamente hermosa interpretación , crecí escuchando todas estas baladas tan bellas mi generación de los 80 s lo máximo grandes y bellos recuerdos que no voy a olvidar felicidades gracias
I remember in 5th grade Vital Signs album came out. I thought "who is this singer with such an awesome voice? That's not the Survivor I've heard before." It was such a great album. Now I think back....its a classic. There is no music like that today. The vocals, the guitar. It's that good. Jimi made Survivor a legendary band that we will never forget.....
"The Search Is Over" How can I convince you What you see is real Who am I to blame you For doubting what you feel I was always reachin' You were just a girl I knew I took for granted The friend I had in you I was living for a dream Loving for a moment Taking on the world That was just my style Now I look into your eyes I can see forever The search is over You were with me all the while Can we last forever Will we fall apart At times it's so confusing The questions of the heart You followed me through changes And patiently you'd wait 'Till I came to my senses through Some miracle of fate I was living for a dream Loving for a moment Taking on the world That was just my style Now I look into your eyes I can see forever The search is over You were with me all the while Now the miles stretch out behind me Loves that I have lost Broken hearts lie, victims of the game Then good luck, it finally struck Like lighting from the blue Every highway's leading me back to you Now at last I hold you Now all is said and done The search has come full circle Our destinies are one So if you ever loved me Show me that you give a damn You'll know for certain The man I really am I was living for a dream Loving for a moment Taking on the world That was just my style Then I touched your hand I could hear you whisper The search is over Love was right before my eyes
This song has the most beautiful words to any song lve heard since it first came out. Jimi Jamison voice is so beautiful and powerful it's so perfect for this song. I never get tired of listening to it. Know one will ever sing this song better than him The Search is Over Jimi Jamison you are forever loved and missed. You are the air that I breathe 💓💓.2021 I,m always here.
Absolutely outstanding. The way he hits that A4 is phenomenal. Brings tears to my eyes. Jimi Jamison you were the best my friend! I'm sure you're making heaven sound all the more heavenly. See you soon. 🫂🙏🏼
Jim Peterik, the co-worker of this song has written/co-written several great songs since leaving Survivor. His group, Pride of Lions, released a new album this month.
Just lost my wife of 33 years to Covid19 this was always my song to her. She stuck with me through the good times and the bad times. I feel truly lost without her. My search for love led me to her and to Jesus. She will live forever in my heart!
So sorry for your loss. So happy you met her and found Jesus. You will be together again.
@@lehcaraz1 i agree with you man, i hope you 2 meet again, now live your life happy thinking in that and do all you wanted do before, have a good day
I'm so sorry for your loss. May she rest peacefully and may your heart heal
Im sorry for your loss dear brother. Dont worry you will meet again in heaven. Glad you found Jesus Christ!
God rest her soul. May Jesus protect you too. This band was part of all our lives.
RIP Jimi Jamison. What an amazing artist.
You ain't wrong .All the feels right here!😢
And gorgeous too😢
So underrated.
@@thedinobeaver Amen!!!
RIP..... Jimmy what a voice !
RIP Jimi Jamison (August 23, 1951 - September 1, 2014), aged 63
You will be remembered as a legend.
Absolutely 💯
This is my Music I listen to this Music when I first met Mike and still listen to this Music it reminds me of Mike
Sorry I missed spelled Legend Rip Jimi your the best
Jimi Jameson had one of the most beautiful voices in all of Rock and Roll. Criminally underrated.
he was better then the original singer
This was the song played at my father's funeral.
He died on February 09, 2020, because of gastric cancer.
This was his favorite song and he really liked singing this on karaoke.
This song plays in my mind every time I miss him.
May he rest in peace.
Love you, Dad.
May the Lord comfort you in your loss.
@@myterrell Thank you so much 😊
Your dad was so romántic, he will live forever in this song. 💓💓💓
Prayers to u!
@@marialanzas7502 Thank you 😊
Had my son in '87, and because I wasn't in a place to be a hood father, his mother & I placed him for adoption. My girlfriend and i drifted apart, and lost track. Since October of 2020, our son has found both of us, brought us back together, and we're getting married soon ! LOVE WAS RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES!!
Amen
wow! its really Gods will
That is a very touching story my friend, I really hope it works out for the better for you guys. God Bless y'all.
Wow!!! Amazing story! You should write a book about your story!!!! Congrats! ❤️🙏🏼
Well for goodness sake! What a beautiful story! Annnnd I have tears in my eyes... 🥰
4/2024 and still listening to the great music of the 80's, nothing like it and most likely won't be.
Same i love the 80s best music ever
I can't believe this man died in 2014 and I did not hear of his passing in the news. I guess it was not a big deal for many people, but this band is part of our memories. I was a teen in the 80s and this band like the rest of the 80s bands holds a special place in my heart. I just wished this man had been honored in a different way at the time of his passing. RIP jimi jamison
He was my favorite front man for Survivor..
He is the best singer that band ever had
Didn`t know he passed, very sad...
Jimmi was a major part of my career as well. I never met him face to face but was supposed to make a song it rain with him 3 weeks before he died. I have a new song to honor him called it rains.
@@michaelpappalardo2671 ive known both and even david agrees jimmi was the best. David was to immature then and couldnt handle the stresses. I have worked with both
I genuinely think that 80s were the golden decade of human kind, because there was this perfect balance between arts, technology, humanity, freedom and all the other good things, but now technology has taken over most of those beautiful things!
Are you a relative of Rangana
It's true
y'know, I guess racism, the Cold War, AIDs, and prolific smoking just weren't a thing in the 80's
Agreed
The Crack epidemic was in the 80's too😂😂
this is our love story. my husband was single until he was 59. i suffered trauma from a previous husband. he says he waited all those years for me. i am so blessed.
Thank you for sharing that. God bless you Debra, what a wonderful story. I am 53 and never married, had disappointment after disappointment. A lady at work once told me I would one day "save" someone... and I can only hope the story will be as you described.
@@randallbraley2939 get a job in a soup kitchen!!GO BOLTS
Aww, that's so touching. 53 and suffered trauma myself. Happy for you. 🙂💕
WOW!! I Love stories like this, I have my own for sure. Thank you for sharing
God bless you two🔥🔥
Im 53& Still Love the 80's. Something Forever Special.
I love this Group. 1 of my top 5.
A true 80s will always be an 80s. No matter what, we still have our 80s to fall back on
Who needs todays Mtv? I make Playlists of 80s tunes, some with Martha Quinn and Mtv intros. I basically watch Mtv every day. ✌️
Love survivor love their song eye of the tiger there's just something about this song that hits home lost my angel 😇 9 yrs ago she told me don't give up she would send me someone I am now remarried thanks to her the search is now over thank you to my angel in heaven and on earth 😊❤
52, here! 👍
There's just no heart in this modern music
Rip Jamison. You had an amazing voice and sang with passion. Great song, great voice, great era.
Indeed he did!
Im agree!🎶💕
I agree also! Such a beautiful voice and song! 😊😂
I still live in 80's. Never understand today's music. Thank God I grew up back then ..feel bad for kids today.
Don't feel sorry for the kids because they can still listen to these songs. 😁
I do to, and I'm 51 now ❤❤❤❤
@@Bridge50 class of 91?
I'm sure you agree , that it was the best time to be alive! When we were Young and we never realized we were making history and we were living through what is probably the best decade of the whole 20th century next to the 50s.
IM 26 YEAR OLD AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE
It's 40 years and still on the top of my playlist ... only legend can stand for decades ...
I'd give anything to go back to the 80's. Without a doubt the greatest time of my life. 80's 4ever!!!!
I would give anything too !😢
Me too, but not with the knowledge I have now!
❤️
Just 2 minutes is all I ask. Just 2 minutes. It would be all I needed. And it would be worth all I had to give at that one any given moment. So many people I loved were still here. They had no idea what they meant to me. I had no idea. These songs are so powerful.
I was 18 in 85
Lost my girlfriend due to chronic illness a few days ago. This was our song and will forever will be. I miss her so much.
So sorry for your loss. 🥰
I'm Deeply sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with you...
Beautiful Song to share with your love...
Sorry for ur loss ❤
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will never forget her. Wishing you strength and peace.
I had a best friend named Ashley and she got me hooked on 80s and 90s songs. She died in a car accident our junior year. I never told her how much I loved her. This song reminds me of her. Dont take people for granted
I won’t. Thanks 🙏
Even though you may never have said the words, she knew how much you loved her by your company and attention. We feel for your loss but still can appreciate someone was able to connect with you at such a deep and profound level.
@@Vanexelfan3137 call Jackson for action
I know.I lost my best friend from high school. I just found out about it. Life is so fragile. Tell everyone you come in contact with that you love them,because you might not be able to again.
😢I'm sorry to hear that I know how you feel because I'm living something like that with a impossible love💕
The love of my life and I divorced in 2007. I moved to North Carolina, she stayed in California. I returned to California in 2010, after a year in New York. I couldn't shake her, and was able to express that every weekend, when she would get the kids. In 2016, after 9 years apart, we made a commitment to never let the small things tears us apart again and are now living this song. I think this song is what we all hope for....to no longer have to search for the love of our lives. Dude had an amazing voice, and I didnt realize he passed. I grew up in the 80's and it really hits home all the people that are no longer here. Puts it into perspective how short life is and how important it is hold on to the things that are irreplaceable in our lives. Love ya Andrea...more than you could ever know.
You have what so many can only dream about, including myself, companionship and love. This song has a good message, but your comment speaks about more then a "message", it speaks of true good fortune. I read so many sad and lonely testimonials on these music channels, even have left a few myself, lol. It was nice to read one where someone received a second chance, recognized it for what it was and is happily living it. I hope you recognize how truly fortunate you really are, you probably do. I wish you and your family only the very best, please keep your fingers crossed for the rest of us. All encompassing loneliness is a horror to live with and we can use all the "well wishes" we can get. ☮️
Man, what an incredible story, good for you.
honestly beautiful, reminisce feelings
Well done my good man happiness of heart is everything
Good for you man....really that is awesome...I wish my life could have went that way...you are blessed.
I'm honored to have grown up in the 80's.
THE GREATEST DECADE OF MUSIC EVER!!!
70's to 77 best years of my life!!!!!!!
Me too....the best decade for music. IMHO of course lol
@@robcyphers9155 no not opinion,facts are facts
I miss everything about the 80s.
It was decadence done with balance. We still had a sense of morals back then.
When I look into your eyes, I can see forever... Astonishing. Simply genius. A kind of singer born only once in a lifetime. RIP Jimi. Thank you for the songs that shaped the 80's.
Real music. Real talent. Real feels.
no unnecessary fake high notes required
Dude..too true. Hits you in the feels.
Amen to that!
The 80's were the best time to grow up ❤️
I Totally agree with that
No one can beat 80's !!!!!
I agree
I agree to
Yes
This might not be the best-known Survivor song but it's one hell of a love ballad, and when you find the one true love of your life you'll think of this song.
This song just hit 40 years old January 1, 2024. It came out January 1, 1984. It's crazy to think it's that old, damn we Gen X'ers are getting old!
My GenX boysare close to 50 y.o.! Damn!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅
@@fatlarry1184 My body and birth certificate say 59. My mind and spirit say 25.
@@fatlarry1184 Yeah I'm 50, almost 51!
My wife and I married in 2002 and this was our wedding song. I was 27. She was my first and only girlfriend, and now my wife. Been happily married ever since and I thank God everyday for having her in my life. This beautiful song brings back so many wonderful memories and emotions.
One of the greatest songs of the 80's by Survivor..R.I.P. Jimi Jamison you're voice was remarkable and you are deeply missed..
80s was the best time being a kid..loved every minute
always..
Tom Lee Tom Lee &
Indeed!!!
and 80s songs are decent and meaningfull..
Chona Buenafe
Indeed!!!
I am Jimi's age so we grew up going through the 60's as teens, having lived through the 60',70' and 80's music I saw it all. He was a truly gifted artist and singer. This song says it all, met my wife in the 80's and we are still together. I am a guitarist but wish I had his voice.
Never Doubt That 80's is the GOLDEN Moment When Rock Music and POP Music Have A High Honor For Me😊
Fun fact (from Wikipedia): It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of July 13, 1985, and finished at No. 48 on the year-end Billboard Hot 100 chart for 1985. The song also spent four weeks atop the Adult Contemporary chart, Survivor's only chart-topper on this tally.
So underrated. His voice was phenomenal.
Yeah, it would be between Jimi and Roy Khan (ex-Kamelot) for favorite male singer, for me, personally.
Right? It had been years since I'd last heard this, but I heard it on the radio the other day and it gave me chills. I had to look up the history of the band (dear lord that was complicated, lol) - I didn't have the internet when I was listening to this stuff all the time, haha. I'd literally never even know what Jimi looked like! But his voice was unforgettable. One of my favorites growing up for sure...absolutely timeless.
This song made me a survivor fan for life! Jimi had such powerful range and perfect tone.
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Yeah, Jimi had a great voice and the Survivor songs were a perfect showcase for his singing. It was a perfect blend of singing and the quality of the songs.
80s back when music had real meaning & feelings.
Jim Peterik, co-writer of this song and former keyboardist of Survivor, is still writing songs. He has been writing/co-writing songs for nearly 60 years. He co-wrote several songs with Dennis DeYoung, for DeYoung's 2 very recent albums. DeYoung still has a fantastic singing voice. Peterik's Tigress album comes out Friday and features songs he wrote/co-wrote as sung by female singers. And one of Jimi Jamison's best vocal performances, imo, was on the song "Alive" which Jim Peterik co-wrote with the southern rock Van Zant brothers.
The song "Alive" was inspired by a rough and scary airplane ride that Peterik had when on his way to visiting the Van Zant brothers to co-write with. Of course, the Van Zant brothers lost their brother in a tragic airplane crash. The song would also make a fitting theme song for this pandemic.
Great song but there is still a lot of good music and artists out there. Sometimes I think I've run my course and I'll never find another song that reaches into my heart and all of a sudden TH-cam throws me something new to listen to or something that I never heard before. Like Travis Tritt's "ANYMORE' or Kevin Sharps "NOBODY KNOWS" & Finbar Furey's " SWEET SIXTEEN" and "THIS IS THE LAST LOVE SONG I WILL EVER SING TO YOU" and they stick in my head and remind me of my wife who I lost last year because of something I said that made her leave. and i know i will never ever love like that again. My search is over because I know I would always compare anyone new to what I had with her and that wouldn't be fair to someone else, and I made the mistake of not realizing she was right here with me all the time. 💔
Im 50 and remember this like it was yesterday. great band
This man is so underrated, I just hope he wasn't underpaid. What a gift to all of us. It's 2020 and his voice popped in my head. RIP Jimi and thank you for sharing so many great songs not to mention all of the Baywatch stuff. You could sing in another language and it would sound beautiful as well.
Beautiful man and voice. Rest peacefully Jimi! Everyone misses you.
He said when he was in Survivor he made $484 a week.
@@Faltor895 He was worth 3 million when he died.
@@Musicmanohio247 Yep. My post was for when he was with them in the 80s. He said it himself in an interview.
@@Faltor895 yeah I heard him say that too. He was worth a hell of a lot more. Jimi worked hard all of his life. Scotty Brothers robbed Jimi and the whole Survivor group. I wonder if that's why he still toured so much. Even up till the very end of his life. He was still Rocken hard. Jimi deserved much better than he got. I love you Jimi you were a great man ❣️😍😍😍😭😭 forever.
Where have all the ballads gone?! 80's music still the best!
Take me back to the 80s such happy memories I will never forget .
March 2024, this is my kinda playlist. who’s with me? 🙋🏻♀️
Jimi iso the king of my playlist, with And without survivor!💕
Yes!!!!
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yes everyday still listening to
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Sad that this voice has left us. RIP jimi jamison
people don't make amazing songs like this anymore :(
Yeah, everyone uses autotune nowadays. It sucks.
Totally agree with you
Not just that, no many singers like him. What a privileged voice.
You’re right. I guess that’s why we still listen to these songs today….because we can’t find anything close that makes us feel a certain way….that brings you back to a time gone by.
I miss real music like this
This was the first song my wife and I danced to at our wedding reception. I searched for external gratification all my life up until I met her. When I did, the search was truly over. I had met my soul mate. This seemed the ideal song to express that. I still remember it like it was yesterday, and it still brings a tear of joy to my eyes. That was truly my greatest day. This sing brings it all back.
This song is one of my favorite until nw..
Colin Sparks ahhh...i got tears in my eyes when i read this...beautiful love story more power and wishing you and your wife to be together forever....
Jimi Jamison and Survivor are my Number 1 of all time, this man has a passion like no other, he sang his heart out and sang since day 1 until he past in 2014 Jimi will always be KING and no one will ever replace him.
Jimi will always and forever be apart of my family, a true voice of HEAVEN
Jimi we all miss you so much keep on singing up there JUST BEYOND THE CLOUDS . LOTS OF LOVE.
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Our beautiful jimi forever with us in our heart💕.
being 17 in 1985 was like winning the lottery in life. This song was climbing and dominating charts from spring through summer. What a killer year
Everyone needs to watch this awesome powerhouse vocalist sing this live. I was truly shocked at how perfectly he performs this. Jimi Jamison was a very gifted artist,and taken way too soon. R.I.P.
There is no such music that can replace 80’ and the early 90’ are all best of all times. RIP Jimi..
Agreed!👍👏👏
That's it. I'm going to build a time machine back to the 80's and take all of you with me.
Already there. I'll be dressed in Levi's and a tee shirt and Farrah faucet hair
Your going to need a DeLorean and lightning.
I would go in a heartbeat
Hello Kitty hahah every humans wish I think about it all day every day. Back to the future style.
Let's go!!!
I love coming back to the comments here from time to time and reading all of the stories. It’s empowering and uplifting. I hope those who feel alone can find just one beacon on here to keep fighting and keep searching.
Lovely thoughts, thankyou😢
This takes me back to my high school days - I wanted to dance to this song with a girl I had a crush on... but she was dating someone else... Today, I'm married to that girl.
Good for you
Lucky you❤
Congratulations
She was never his to begin with. Congratulations. She made the right choice. 👍
Hey....I was that guy ! You ruined my prom bro. Whatta hater lol
This is definitely for my Mom, who I lost back in March of this year (2019), I hope to this day she knows how much I love & miss her.
Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom also, in August, 2018, and this song also makes me think of her. Makes me wish I could go way back to when the song came out, so I would have many years left with her and I could really spoil and appreciate her like never before.
She is next to you.. She hears All you think my boy...
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This is the only way I can be back in time,I just lay down ,turn off the lights and listen to my favorite 70s 80s music until I fall asleep, wishing to wake up back in those days
Yes, I want to wake up then as well. The world is a crazy place to be alive in right now. Not sure this time is for me….prefer the 80s😢
@@richardsmith4783 100% agree
Me too
Me too.
Spot on with that thought
11/2024 still listening one of the greatest songs of 80's🥰 R.I.P. Jame Jamison.
This is our song, played it for my wife at a crucial moment in our lives, and will forever remain in our heart and souls till our death. Today is our 28th anniversary, so it means a lot to us, all the lyrics seem to be written for us. Thank you guys... they don't do music like this anymore.
Happy anniversary 🎉
Got back with my high school sweetheart. Sad I lost 25 years without her, but I’ll never let her go again. The search is FINALLY over...
My dream girl I chased since 6th grade way back in the 80s and we're together now. after 35 years...Never gave up hope.
This exact same thing happened to my husband and I. We have been back together 7 years next month, and married for 5 years in October. This song was what we walked out of our wedding ceremony to.
Awesome
It's honestly nice to hear that some people can find their happy ending. I foolishly waited too long to tell my dream girl how much she meant to me (and I had every opportunity, we hung out and talked so often). She got a boyfriend and eventually married (to someone else) two years later. I never loved anyone after her; that was 13 years ago. Lesson to everyone, NEVER wait to tell someone how much they mean to you.
@@theuniversaldisneyian2021 LOL..thanks for your philosophy of life...LMAO
I'm loving in 2023❤One, of the most Underrated Voices & Group, in Rock❤ R.I.P. Jamie Jamison❤
The Search is Not Yet Over for those who are still searching. The Search is Over for those who don't search anymore because they are lucky enough to have the right one. One of my favorite songs, still one of the Top Hits until now.
Where have all the beauty of life gone? Genuine love. Genuine people. True love. 80's best times of my life. I love to close my eyes as I listen to these songs and take a walk down memory lane....
Olga Pagan -Indeed!
I know I do the same thing, close my eyes and go back to when I was the happiest time for me
Es la canción más hermosa, pero su intérprete lo era aún más 😔😔😭😭
i love you
Things that u make go um
Sometimes I cry listening to these oldies. Miss them days.
In 8th grade my girlfriend and I loved this song, we were going to be together forever. That Friday after school we gave each other a kiss and hug, and told each other we loved each other. She was going on a family vacation for a week, unfortunately her and 5 other family members lost their life in a horrible car accident. I'm 53 now and I think about her everyday of my life, this song was our song❤
Wow! Sad story! You never know what time could bring!
Terribly Sorry for your loss !!
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😭😭😭
So very sorry. 🌹
Omg such a sad sad story. Prayers for you and your family AMEN
Guys this song was super underrated
I am so grateful for these songs and videos from the 80's. As a kid living in an abusive household, MTV and the music was my escape from the hell I lived in. You would think these songs and videos would bring back bad memories but it's just the opposite, I had this album on CD among many others and would get lost in them. Thank god for music. RIP Jimmy.
Same for me. Mtv and BET were my escape
Weep for you and me and all the other lonely frightened children from such a household. But how forchunate we have had these beautiful songs and great singers. They kept my company and gave me so much comfort in my teenage time, like I could live in a fantasy dream forever. Thank Jimi for this everlasting wonderful song, my favourite. I miss Jimi, RIP .Hope to meet him somewhere in heaven or another life, even just relation of a singer and fans far distance from each other like in this life, I'll be satisfied with that I never get tired of listening to his songs.
One of the greatest voices ever.
Jimi Jamison was one of the greatest singers back then. Rip never forgotten
How can I listen to the music of the present ? when the good old melodies of the past is tuning all over again ! I love the 80s song
I miss Jimi and all the other beautiful musicians we have lost far to soon. God be with them and with all of humanity we have lost Just knowing I am old now and my days are limited makes me sad. Dear Lord, please let there be 60's, 70's and 80's bands in Heaven. Amen
80's ballads are fantastic! I'm so happy I got to experience those times.
RIP dear Jimi! This world is worse without you and your magical voice...
😢that is the same i feel!
This song makes me so sentimental. It makes me think of others feelings. It really makes me sad but makes me endearing towards them. I'm a empathetic.
Anyone out there listening this 2019?
I don’t know why it made me cry, I miss so much this era of music. 😭
Amen brother.
Same to me man. I miss that era. 80's the best..."""
I hear ya.
I feel you bro,. Same hre
Jimi Jamison is sorely missed. His voice was comparable to Perry's. What a waste of talent and life....saw these guys with REO at San Diego sports arena back in the day...those times are gone.
You are truly missed Jimi Jamison but your songs will be always in our minds... 💕 RIP Jimi 😭
Definitely one of the underrated great songs of the 1980's
We don't look for old songs, We look for the memories they carry🤩😘😘😘
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Good memories
True
Survivor was criminally underrated....
Same with harem scarem
Also Cinderella
i don't think so
Rocky would beg to differ lady
Agreed
Jimi Jameson is so under rated as a singer. Not only could the man sing but he was easy on the ryes. Anyone who met him said he was a kind and very sweet man. Rest in Peace Jimi. Your voice is forever in our hearts.
he was awesome on the Budweiser ads on the radio as well...im pretty sure he wrote all of them too...clearly had a great sense of humor..RIP😇🙏
Harmonic Convergence that wasn't him that was the singer before him.
Harmonic Convergence Dave bickler who was survivor's original frontman sang on those ads.
and im an idiot
I didn't even know he passed away 🙁
i can't stop clicking the replay button everytime the song ends. Rip to a legend, Jimi Jamison!
What makes this song so awesome is the no BS Clarity in Jimmy Jamieson's vocals.
R.I.P Jimi Jamison ...and thank you..❤
Recuerdos de juventud, esta canción la escuchaba en las radios fm, enganchadas con otros temas y nunca decian de quien era.. Increible tema y de los mejores lentos de la historia. Gracias Survivor por tanta buena música. Saludos desde Argentina.
Yes. All Survivor music was very special to me. Today at 72 it still is.
These were times when music was just pure, deep and true talent.
No protools bands sang and played instruments woah! Wrote own music woah ! Didn’t need garbage on stage to distract from lack talent. So true OP
I discover recently the music the cocoon
This song always takes me back to my high school days. There was a girl who I absolutely loved. But because of my shyness I didn't ask her out. Listening to this song makes me think maybe if I had asked her out then I wouldn't have gone through life as a loner.
Tony, millions of us men have been there, done that!!
Some of us did what you did and left us broken hearted. You may never know what the other choice would have ended your life any other way, loner or not (I'm a loner as well) , but somehow I find ways to just accept the deicisons I made in the past thats put me whwre im at now. It's always nice cuz sometimes in my dreams I get to live a different kind of life and that alone I'm thankful for waking up in the morning that I still have the memories I've had growing up. I'm content and I can tolerate being happy cuz there's nothing else I can do but that. Be happy, life is wonderful beautiful and be grateful. Take care. This song is really special
She would have gone for the loser guy instead of you..... don't regret it, happened to me
This is why i keep coming back to listening to songs of 80's. It brings a lot of great feelings through such a sweet memory.
I got to see Survivor in the mid 80s in Hannibal Mo, Americas Home Town at the riverfront Amphitheater right on the Mississippi river. God speed Jimi Jameson
Jimi Jamison and Steve Perry, the voices beautiful of the 80!!! ♥
True statement
YES SONIA!! yes! my thoughts exactly! there are some others.. but they really stand out!...
Rik Emmett of Triumph too!
sonia roxana torres napurí Don’t forget Lou Gramm. The original voice and soul of Foreigner
You forgot Elton John and George Michael.
Damn Jimi was a beautiful man with a beautiful voice so sad he is gone
I guess song & love have no boundaries. I was brought up in my country listening this song & when at age of 50 hear those again bring nothing but bitter sweet memories. Thank you Jimi for giving something which we can cherish now. RIP brother
I remember listening to this song back when i was a freshman in 1985. I was having dreams about a girl I wanted to ask out. It gave me the courage to ask her if she would go on a movie date with me. She agreed and we went out for most of the school year. Memories....
That was beautiful, i never had the oportunity to ask nothig to the boy i loved!😢
As a 70's baby I love and enjoy these songs clear up to the 2000s after that nothing comes close. 80s had the best love songs, movies
True as f*ck.... #1978 here
Nunca más fui feliz ni ame nadie como a ella aquel 15 de abril de 1989 Dios dame la posibilidad de retroceder el tiempo 33 años atrás xa no cometer esos errores q me apartaron de ella y de mi felicidadad
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The search is over! But he died after 3 years of our marriage.😭 Still the memories lingers on, everytime I heard this song it brings me back lots of memories in my past ❤️🌹
Sorry for your lost.
Prayers for you 🙏
Definitivamente hermosa interpretación , crecí escuchando todas estas baladas tan bellas mi generación de los 80 s lo máximo grandes y bellos recuerdos que no voy a olvidar felicidades gracias
There were so many great groups in the 80's. This is one.So many great songs.Yes R.I.P
Hello Bunny Towne
I remember in 5th grade Vital Signs album came out. I thought "who is this singer with such an awesome voice? That's not the Survivor I've heard before." It was such a great album. Now I think back....its a classic. There is no music like that today. The vocals, the guitar. It's that good. Jimi made Survivor a legendary band that we will never forget.....
Jim Peterik said that Jimi Jamison helped him find his voice as a song writer and that Jimi improved every song he sang.
"The Search Is Over"
How can I convince you
What you see is real
Who am I to blame you
For doubting what you feel
I was always reachin'
You were just a girl I knew
I took for granted
The friend I had in you
I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while
Can we last forever
Will we fall apart
At times it's so confusing
The questions of the heart
You followed me through changes
And patiently you'd wait
'Till I came to my senses through
Some miracle of fate
I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while
Now the miles stretch out behind me
Loves that I have lost
Broken hearts lie, victims of the game
Then good luck, it finally struck
Like lighting from the blue
Every highway's leading me back to you
Now at last I hold you
Now all is said and done
The search has come full circle
Our destinies are one
So if you ever loved me
Show me that you give a damn
You'll know for certain
The man I really am
I was living for a dream
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world
That was just my style
Then I touched your hand
I could hear you whisper
The search is over
Love was right before my eyes
2020 en cuarentena
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Thank you so much .
This song has the most beautiful words to any song lve heard since it first came out. Jimi Jamison voice is so beautiful and powerful it's so perfect for this song. I never get tired of listening to it. Know one will ever sing this song better than him
The Search is Over Jimi Jamison you are forever loved and missed. You are the air that I breathe 💓💓.2021 I,m always here.
I'm an 80s teenager now 56. The absolute best era... this song was a slow dance favorite... love the moment your in because time slips by!
El fue un angel cantando aqui en la Tierra para nosotros y que tuvimos el privilegio de escuchar. What a Beautiful song
Jimmi Jamison and Steve Perry
are the masters of 80's ballads
yeah...
Riçh ابن أوم yep, but don’t forget the one who has the greatest voice ever ( in my opinion)
FREDDIE MERCURY.
Lou Gramm also.
Rich you are 100% correct!
Absolutely outstanding. The way he hits that A4 is phenomenal. Brings tears to my eyes. Jimi Jamison you were the best my friend! I'm sure you're making heaven sound all the more heavenly. See you soon. 🫂🙏🏼
Survivor was just so incredible. This song is such a powerful song. It rings so true.
Amazing voice,great song, great singer. They don't make songs like this anymore. Songs with meaning
Jim Peterik, the co-worker of this song has written/co-written several great songs since leaving Survivor. His group, Pride of Lions, released a new album this month.
Co-writer. Darned auto-correct!
An excellant song! Survivor has some great,not played so much,but never forgotten songs in their line! God Bless Them!! RIP Jim!