He just wanted to make a solo album. Neil Schon wasn't happy because he said the songs sounded like Journey. Of course it sounded like Journey, it was Steve Perry singing
It's kind of a sad story. Perry suffered a bad hip injury while hiking in Hawaii. He didn't want to rush into surgery, but with a big tour coming up, his bandmates asked him to have the surgery. Perry refused, and this led to him leaving the band permanently. OF NOTE - this happened in the late 90s, WELL after the release of this song in 1984. To be clear, Steve was still in the band at the time of this song and video's release. It was just a side project he did between Journey albums, and it spawned three other hits, "She's Mine", "Strung Out", and "Foolish Heart". "Foolish Heart" is probably the one that got the most airplay besides this one.
He did come back temporarily came back and they did When you love a woman for which they won a grammy. Its told that he was in so much pain during the filming of the video he would have to go lie down between takes.
That was the 2nd time he left. The first time, he was burnt out, his mother had recently died, and he was having creative differences. When the hip issue came up and he wouldn't go on tour that 2nd time, the band saw it as a power play so rather than have him go on hiatus, they officially replaced him.
Don't know if he's the best but he... along with Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) and Dennis DeYoung (Styx) and Peter Cetera (Chicago) are the Mt Rushmore of voices.
This was Steve’s Perry’s single on his solo album but he was not out of the band. I saw them in 1986 and he performed this song. I’ve been to many concerts in my lifetime but I have not ever hear a more powerful voice live
Correct!! Was not out of the band at this time Journey took a break and Steve Perry and Neal Schon both made sole records and the came back to make Raised on Radio about a year after this
I also saw them in the mid-80s, went there the night of the concert in St Louis and got 15th row Center, awesome show, correct me if I'm wrong, wasn't that Randy Jackson playing bass?
At work we often ask each other hypothetical questions. I was asked if I could have any singer's voice who would i choose. There can be no other choice than Steve Perry.
He’s got the warmth, the light gravel, an operatic quality, and amazing control over his emotions. And although she’s a woman, he reminds me a bit of Anne Wilson from Heart for these traits.
For me, he's number one for sure. You could certainly attribute this to nostalgia because it's been my favourite band since I was 12-13 years old, but hey, to each their own! I can definitely appreciate other male vocalists that are perhaps more technical, heck even... "better", but Steve Perry with Journey was a force beyond comprehension in how their songs felt so nostalgic even if it was your first hearing.
I feel like this is a game of Battleship where you guys are slowly getting closer to the target. If you guys are gonna try more Journey or Steve Perry's songs you must do Open Arms. You cannot miss that one!.
Open arms an absolutely must, open arms was playing at Milton's pizza juke box when my husband and I had our first date summer of 1983 and yes we still married
Awwww - I'm so glad you guys finally did this song - but a little sad that you didn't react to the video. There is actually a really funny one to go with it. Please please do Foolish Heart next. It's just vocal perfection. And I would still love a reaction to Journey's Don't Stop Believing.
I saw JOURNEY in what was their last tour with Steve, (RAISED ON RADIO)! He hit a note that almost hurt your ears it was so powerful! My absolute favorite band!
Steve Perry left due to creative differences, but came back in 1986 with Raised on Radio with Neil Schoen and the keyboard player and it was a huge hit album with lead single, The Girl Can't Help it ,a song you should definitely react to.
The biggest issue was his crippling hip injury, which he didn’t want to surgically fix until after their tour. They said NO. Leading them to creative differences.
He really left not on bad blood he had a crippling hip injury that prevented him from touring . He is a amazing singer . Love him , he is such an icon. Steve Perry is still going strong.
@@kathleenmurphy6220 Clannad hs been one of my fave bands since th 80's when they did the theme song for Robin of Sherwood in 1884. They were on the radio a lot in England. I loved it
He also suffers from a degenerative bone condition that requires him to get both hips replacements. It was a matter of when and not it. The band got tired of the unknown of when this would happen hence why he was dropped
@@nicolek1676 That was actually Steve's decision not to sing with them; he stated it was Arnel's time to shine as he is Journey's lead singer now and has been for many years. Arnel was willing to step aside and let Steve sing for the ceremony, but he wouldn't do it. Both of them are stand-up guys who have great respect for each other.
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Open Arms is a must as far as power ballads go, and a great display of Steve Perry's voice. I still get emotional when I hear it all those years later.
He left because he got PTSD from overtouring and lost his desire to sing. Journey had the most punishing tours and Steve used to sing 4-6 nights in a row for 7-12 months straight for year after year.
Search Professor Of Rock and look for his video "the band hated his girlfriend, redeems her with this 80's hit" (something like that) if you want to know what happened, among other interesting Steve Perry things. As for request, recent Steve We're Still Here
The last Journey album with Steve Perry was called Trial By Fire...you can see some different sides of 'the voice' in this album as well....Message of Love and Just the Rain! You will love them!
You will love, love, love getting into more of Journey with Steve Perry. Going all the way back to '78 with Feeling that Way/Anytime Gregg Rollie and Steve sing together on this one. "Still they Ride" is amazing "Mother Father" is a very difficult song to sing and Steve Perry recorded it in one take, but listen to the live from Houston version to the end Steve will blow you away with his vocal Range!
Yes, he brings such emotion into his songs, as any great singer does. Always loved this one. The accompanying video to this song is fun to watch too. Thanks!
The “VOICE” of all time. There is no one like Steve Perry. Seeing journey live many times was so great! He was just as good of not better live!! There was really no bad blood woth the band. He was burnt out and walked away. I know I was so disappointed but HIS MENTAL HEALTH was more important and I respect that!
The voice of a pure Angel. Perfect vocals in every way. That section in the beginning.. when the music cuts out and Steve sings. Makes me catch my breath. The knees get weak..goosebumps the entire time!. Ever since the very first time.. I ever heard this song. Stopped me dead in my tracks..motionless and speechless. All from his talent. I was only 10 when this came out and STILL..I have the same reaction.
Steve’s voice is one of a kind. Smooth as silk and a little gritty at the same time. It’s rich and expressive, and he can do just about anything with it.
@@kroakie4I think it's subjective to each person's taste in music to be honest. Both Roy and Bill have amazing voices but they don't resonate with me like the people on my list.
There's a "behind the music" documentary on vh1 that will answer your questions. If you watch the original video of this song, you'll see his real girlfriend he was singing to. Sherry was so pretty. She's also party of the documentary. Highly recommend it! From the documentary, you'll see why the Journey song "Only the Young" is my favorite song by them.
If you want to know what happened watch VH1 behind the scenes on Journey. Not saying it is totally objective but the reason he did his solo album it was following Neil Schon putting out a solo album and playing a song at one of the journey concerts. It appears to me that Neil never really liked Steve and didn't really like the music but liked the success it brought. I also think Steve was burning out with all the tour dates and needed some time to recover.
When Steve did this song, he was still with Journey. I saw Journey in Seattle in 1986, and they played this song, even though it wasn't officially a Journey song. Great show. The Outfield was their opener. You might like them too.
You've only just scratched the surface of Steve Perry's amazing vocal range and not to mention his falsetto like in Wheel in the sky, Mother Father you will really be amazed. I say this sincerely, I love your discovering them, I'm so grateful (for platforms like you tube and patrion) that new generations can appreciate what a blessing Steve Perry and Journey was and will always be to us all🎶🎤🎧❤️
You should watch the official music video for this song, if just for yourselves. It was three years into MTV and videos were getting bigger, crazier, and more unrelated to the music. The video for this song was a commentary on that. It is one of my favorite videos.
Another *amazing* Steve Perry solo song is "Foolish Heart" from this album. Watch the video. And, as others have said, he was still with Journey when he did this. They recorded one of my favorite Journey albums ever ("Raised on Radio") shortly after this.
Steve Perry never felt like he was a part of the journey. He felt like an outcast and they all argue all the time about what songs are we’re going to sing and everything else he just felt like an outcast but he was the lead singer.
At this point, Steve hadn't left Journey. This was just a hiatus from Journey for a solo album in 1984. He rejoined them for a couple of more Journey albums in 1986 and 1996. He recorded more solo albums in 1994 and 2018, plus a Christmas album in 2021. Basically Steve was in Journey from 1977-87 and 1995-98.
He was actually still in the band when he did this solo album. His mom died, and he sank in a depression...the relationships with band mates were already strained....it finally just ended...not pretty
On a side note...part of his departure was that he would still get royalties on any new Journey albums and tours. He's been making bank all these years still. Let's face it, Journey would have never hit the heights they did without Steve Perry...so much so, they searched the world for a singer as close to Perry's voice as possible. He deserves the pay.
There is still plenty of Journey with Steve you haven't heard yet, 9 albums worth, you have just scratched the surface. Nice reaction keep diving into Journey and when you can live is best especially the Escape tour in 1981 in Houston. Love you Guys 👍
When You Love A Woman, and the song, I Stand Alone are phenomenal songs you need to hear. Forgot to mention, Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, which he did with Journey. Listen to the live version. He hits an incredibly high note on that one.
From his 90’s solo album. It’s actually very good. That song he sounds amazing. That and Missing You are my favorites of his!! Oh and his vocals on Somewhere There’s Hope?! Wow!!
Nearly every girl in my high school was saying the same thing Jordan started the video. The truth is he didn't leave, he just made a solo album. One of the later hits of the album "Foolish Heart" had a video that ended with all of Journey showing up and toasting the holidays. My favorite song of his solo album was "Strung Out", it is a rocker. Hope you guys are doing okay.
Okay, now that you've done Steve Perry from Journey, you *MUST* react to Lou Gramm from Foreigner. "Midnight Blue" is your first go-to. ✌ And no, he did _not_ leave Foreigner until 1990, 3 years after "Midnight Blue" was released, so he could focus on his solo career (which didn't quite pan out). But he would _return_ to the band in 1992 and then again left for good in 2003. 🙂
Journey was a band that had a singer b4 Steve but it was Steve's voice ND him that made journey global, but there was friction w/him and his band after several years but the Hawaii injury is really what did it in foe them all..
Yes his hip problem was part of him leaving but he was totally burned out after years of touring. His breakup with Sherrie and his mother's death affected him greatly.
This is one of those songs that immediately takes me back. 1984, my last year of High School and cruising in my '75 Malibu Classic with the stereo blasting. Good times.
He didn’t leave Journey at this time he just went off and did a solo album. He leave Journey a few years later over health problems. They wanted to tour for the new album and he was unable at the time. So that ended in time with Journey.
Love this song Steve left the band because he said in an interview he was burned out and wanted to take a break and the band wanted to keep touring he also said he was just not feeling what he was singing anymore.
"Foolish heart " please by Steve Perry (solo career). I love this song so much. I literally listen/watch the video on a weekly basis. I am a 60s baby/Afr.Amer (who has always loved, and introduced my children/grandchildren) to the classics, no matter what genre. "Foolish heart " is a masterpiece. "When you love a woman ", and "Lights and " Lovin, touchin, squeezin" are ALL Journey bops that bear mentioning also.
The video version of this is actually really fun. Steve did get back with journey for 1 on their greatest hits album which is really good called "When you love a woman" a ballad obviously.
Actually "When you love a woman" was NOT Originally from the Greatest Hits Album....It was from 1996 Album "Trial By Fire" after that, Perry left the band because of a Hip injury.....RIGHT before the tour was supposed to start.....That's when they fractured....
In 1982, Journey guitarist, Neal Schon, was making projects outside of the band, which prompted Steve to make a solo album in 1984 (Street Talk). Returned to Journey at the end of the year, and they worked on their next album, Raised On Radio. In 1987, he was burnt out after nearly 10 years of recording and touring along with his mother dying, so he quit the band in mid-tour. He came back in late 1995, after touring for his second solo album (For the Love of Strange Medicine (1994)). His last album with Journey was released in October 1996 (Trial by Fire), and he injured his hip while hiking in Hawaii shortly after. He held off on surgery, which prompted the band to fire him 1998, after Trial by Fire fell off the charts. He holds a grudge against the members of the band, whom he felt were sticking their noses in his business with the surgery and then firing him, and he's been a solo artist ever since.
The band had eventually been touring for about 10 years 180 shows a year plus traveling. When they finally get home it is time to put out another album and like a marriage they were getting on each other’s nerves. Steve also had some medical issues turned out to be really bad arthritis which also caused him to have hip surgery on both hips. Steve and others eventually went solo. Street Talk album was his first solo, then back together with Raised on Radio album, solo again with For The Love Of Strange Medicine album aka FTLOSM, back together with Trial By Fire album and then Steve finally left for good. Now Steve comes back in 2018 with Traces album and also Seasons Christmas album in 2021. All good. He is supposed to be working on another new album I am praying that he does an R&B album because sometimes when he does R&B he sounds just like Sam Cooke who happens to be his idol. 😎 Steve is a class act a very humble and good human. I had the very blessed pleasure of meeting him in 2019 and he is a beautiful man. 2019 is still the best day ever! 🥰 See profile pic.😎
I read when they 1st started Steve and another member were working on a love ballad. The lead guitarist made a remark about how it wasn't hard rock and kinda lame. After performing their 1st concert together when the entire audience sang along to that love ballad the lead guitarist told Perry " hey we really rocked tonight." After that I think creative differences never really left.
I know Steve Perry’s replacement, Arne Pineda is good….but he cannot replace Steve Perry, in my mind! Such a unique voice. He’s got a powerful voice with a helluva range.
Still my greatest regret was never getting Journey tickets despite trying multiple times. Steve Perry’s vocals are so unique and great whether he was solo or with Journey.
We just went to see journey for my son's 21st birthday. We love the band and I have been a fan since I was a little girl. I hope you continue with the journey with journey. My two favorites are loving touching squeezing and open arms. Enjoy
you may already know Steve studied opera before joining the band, not many singers have that kind of range and power, i agree you can always tell his voice, loved it when it came out still great ,still holds up after all these years, "Foolish Heart" is another perry classic, peace
@@gloriasueb i remember i seen a interview with Steve on the city news when they were playing in Toronto, my cousin and i thought that was pretty cool and that explained that voice, of course we went to that concert and Steve was great to say the least,peace
Consider taking from Journey’s ‘81 Houston Live concert; he is even better live, and you get the pleasure of observing his passion and how he works the stage and draws the audience in. The one I see highlighting his range and passion is Mother, Father; that comes from personal experience and I believe is a masterpiece that showcases just how great he is.
Love Steve Perry's stunning voice, always have you guys should react to the video for this song, will make more sense. What I'm a big journey & his fan to for years. ❤️🎸😎👌 My fave journey song is Mother Father that shows his vocals to like this song, it's an awesome song too.😎👌🎸❤️
He just wanted to make a solo album. Neil Schon wasn't happy because he said the songs sounded like Journey. Of course it sounded like Journey, it was Steve Perry singing
THATS RIGHT!!!
Just love when the youngins finally hear our music............
It's kind of a sad story. Perry suffered a bad hip injury while hiking in Hawaii. He didn't want to rush into surgery, but with a big tour coming up, his bandmates asked him to have the surgery. Perry refused, and this led to him leaving the band permanently. OF NOTE - this happened in the late 90s, WELL after the release of this song in 1984. To be clear, Steve was still in the band at the time of this song and video's release. It was just a side project he did between Journey albums, and it spawned three other hits, "She's Mine", "Strung Out", and "Foolish Heart". "Foolish Heart" is probably the one that got the most airplay besides this one.
So... he fell out because he just wasn't hip anymore
@@patsk8872 Nicely done. 😆
He did come back temporarily came back and they did When you love a woman for which they won a grammy. Its told that he was in so much pain during the filming of the video he would have to go lie down between takes.
As I also understand it, he was struggling with depression. I saw a great interview with him on Sunday Morning on CBS.
That was the 2nd time he left.
The first time, he was burnt out, his mother had recently died, and he was having creative differences.
When the hip issue came up and he wouldn't go on tour that 2nd time, the band saw it as a power play so rather than have him go on hiatus, they officially replaced him.
Steve Perry is a rock legend. Earth shattering voice. He a GOAT.👍👏😎
Such class!! One of the best voices of all time!! Please do "Foolish Heart" next!! Keep smiling!! ✨😁✨
Foolish Hearts is such a beautiful song
That was going to be my next request. That's his other well known solo hit.
strung out and dont fight it with kenny loggins
@@harrybean3058 yes!! both are great songs!! 🎶🎶
the one with the video of him in the studio.
I hope Mr Perry sees this and realizes what his voice and this song can do to people. Young and old. It doesn't matter.
“Open Arms,” “Wheel in the Sky,” “Lights,” “Anyway You Want It,” so many, many great ones in which Steve continues to amaze.
Also "Stone in Love" to go with your suggestions!
“Who’s Cryin Now” live from Houston!
Lights yes that LEDs into Stay awhile. OMG
Seen Journey three times and it was AWESOME
Yes to all of that, and I would add "Anytime" and "Lovin', Touchin, Squezzin" as well.
Love this Album...made me a Journey fan back in the day....but with Steve Perry only!
Steve Perry's voice is instantly recognizable, an absolute legend.
I 100% agree with others that Steve Perry is one of the best voices ever!
Yep for me the best Malé voice ever no doubt about MR STEVE PERRY
The Voice.....nuff said...dude's a legend.
Jay/Amber, his "Foolish Heart" was another hit for 'The Voice' (Steve) !!
Yes! Please, please!
Steve is journey. His voice is like no other. Love this man's voice. was definitely a big part of my life in my youth
Yepppp the best Malé voice ever no doubt about
Don't know if he's the best but he... along with Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) and Dennis DeYoung (Styx) and Peter Cetera (Chicago) are the Mt Rushmore of voices.
I think you’re forgetting Robert Plant. Just maaaybe?
This was Steve’s Perry’s single on his solo album but he was not out of the band. I saw them in 1986 and he performed this song. I’ve been to many concerts in my lifetime but I have not ever hear a more powerful voice live
Saw them in 1986 myself, a great concert!
You listen to the YT clips live and SP never has one flat note live and no autotune needed.
Correct!! Was not out of the band at this time Journey took a break and Steve Perry and Neal Schon both made sole records and the came back to make Raised on Radio about a year after this
I also saw them in the mid-80s, went there the night of the concert in St Louis and got 15th row Center, awesome show, correct me if I'm wrong, wasn't that Randy Jackson playing bass?
There's only one more and it's a female Ann Wilson of Heart
At work we often ask each other hypothetical questions. I was asked if I could have any singer's voice who would i choose. There can be no other choice than Steve Perry.
Steve Perry is one of the best male vocalists of all time for sure. Will make most people's top 5 list.
He’s got the warmth, the light gravel, an operatic quality, and amazing control over his emotions. And although she’s a woman, he reminds me a bit of Anne Wilson from Heart for these traits.
Peter Cetera and Steve Perry are in the top 5 all time in my book!
For me, he's number one for sure. You could certainly attribute this to nostalgia because it's been my favourite band since I was 12-13 years old, but hey, to each their own! I can definitely appreciate other male vocalists that are perhaps more technical, heck even... "better", but Steve Perry with Journey was a force beyond comprehension in how their songs felt so nostalgic even if it was your first hearing.
Foolish heart is a must
I feel like this is a game of Battleship where you guys are slowly getting closer to the target. If you guys are gonna try more Journey or Steve Perry's songs you must do Open Arms. You cannot miss that one!.
“Open Arms” and “Who’s Cryin Now”” LIVE from Houston’s - 1981 I believe- that concert was spot on and phenomenal!
Definitely both! Personally prefer Who's Cryin Now
Totally agree. One of the best power ballads ever written and sung by one of the best vocalist's in the industry.
Perfect simile!
Open arms an absolutely must, open arms was playing at Milton's pizza juke box when my husband and I had our first date summer of 1983 and yes we still married
There will never be a voice like Steve Perry. Never
Awwww - I'm so glad you guys finally did this song - but a little sad that you didn't react to the video. There is actually a really funny one to go with it. Please please do Foolish Heart next. It's just vocal perfection. And I would still love a reaction to Journey's Don't Stop Believing.
Foolish Heart and Open Arms are MUST reacts of Mr. Perry. Amazing songs in their own right...add his voice, Stellar!!
He’s known as “the voice” for a reason. ♥️
There is a reason Steve Perry is known as "The Voice" in the music industry
hes great but the true' voice is aussie John Farnam
I saw JOURNEY in what was their last tour with Steve, (RAISED ON RADIO)! He hit a note that almost hurt your ears it was so powerful! My absolute favorite band!
Steve was nicknamed “The Voice”!❤️
Bon Jovi gave him that name.😉
Steve Perry left due to creative differences, but came back in 1986 with Raised on Radio with Neil Schoen and the keyboard player and it was a huge hit album with lead single, The Girl Can't Help it ,a song you should definitely react to.
The biggest issue was his crippling hip injury, which he didn’t want to surgically fix until after their tour. They said NO. Leading them to creative differences.
I am obsessed with Girl Can’t Help It!!
I'll be Alright Without You is great too. They both have live videos from that tour on TH-cam. Randy Jackson is rocking the bass on these videos!
@@Teriberries It's easily one of my favorite songs by them.
He was still in journey..this was his solo album in 1984 between 1983 frontiers and 1986 raised on radio
He really left not on bad blood he had a crippling hip injury that prevented him from touring . He is a amazing singer . Love him , he is such an icon. Steve Perry is still going strong.
Definitely. He just did a song with Clannad…2 amazing artists/groups.
@@kathleenmurphy6220 Clannad hs been one of my fave bands since th 80's when they did the theme song for Robin of Sherwood in 1884. They were on the radio a lot in England. I loved it
He also suffers from a degenerative bone condition that requires him to get both hips replacements. It was a matter of when and not it.
The band got tired of the unknown of when this would happen hence why he was dropped
The saddest thing I saw when they were inducted into the Hall of Fame and he never got to sing a single song with them when they performed
@@nicolek1676 That was actually Steve's decision not to sing with them; he stated it was Arnel's time to shine as he is Journey's lead singer now and has been for many years. Arnel was willing to step aside and let Steve sing for the ceremony, but he wouldn't do it. Both of them are stand-up guys who have great respect for each other.
you guys are the best music reactors on the web.I watch them all.none compare you guys really get into the music.each time I watch you guys I get lost in the music with you all
Open Arms is a must as far as power ballads go, and a great display of Steve Perry's voice. I still get emotional when I hear it all those years later.
Faithfully is even better, especially live.
Me too.
The band played much too loud on Open Arms. Have the time you had a hard time hearing Steve Perry
He left because he got PTSD from overtouring and lost his desire to sing. Journey had the most punishing tours and Steve used to sing 4-6 nights in a row for 7-12 months straight for year after year.
Steve Perry could sing the phone book and it would be a hit.
This is his only hit here in Australia ;Journey never charted here ; so here he is a one hit wonder
Truth! 😂
@@peterflynn2111 Australia's loss! Steve Perry as the lead vocalist for Journey (from 1978 - 1998) was, hands down, the BEST rock vocalist to date.
@@peterflynn2111well this song was sung by Steve Perry single not the band Journey so Journey had 0 hits in Australia that's crazy
These kids are thinking, "what's a phone book"?🤔😂
Search Professor Of Rock and look for his video "the band hated his girlfriend, redeems her with this 80's hit" (something like that) if you want to know what happened, among other interesting Steve Perry things. As for request, recent Steve We're Still Here
He was the lead singer of Journey, this is his solo song
Steve Perry's voice is amazing. I never listened to Journey after he left the band. I love male singers who can hit those high notes.
The last Journey album with Steve Perry was called Trial By Fire...you can see some different sides of 'the voice' in this album as well....Message of Love and Just the Rain! You will love them!
I just love "Just The Rain". Such a beautiful haunting song.
You will love, love, love getting into more of Journey with Steve Perry. Going all the way back to '78 with Feeling that Way/Anytime Gregg Rollie and Steve sing together on this one. "Still they Ride" is amazing "Mother Father" is a very difficult song to sing and Steve Perry recorded it in one take, but listen to the live from Houston version to the end Steve will blow you away with his vocal Range!
Yes, he brings such emotion into his songs, as any great singer does. Always loved this one. The accompanying video to this song is fun to watch too. Thanks!
Thank you for the reaction...He is called The Voice for a reason.
Steve Perry the man! Need more Journey - Don’t Stop Believing, Open Arms, Tearing Me Apart
The “VOICE” of all time. There is no one like Steve Perry. Seeing journey live many times was so great! He was just as good of not better live!! There was really no bad blood woth the band. He was burnt out and walked away. I know I was so disappointed but HIS MENTAL HEALTH was more important and I respect that!
The best Malé voice ever no doubt about
Michael McDonald is definitely up there to.
The voice of a pure Angel.
Perfect vocals in every way.
That section in the beginning.. when the music cuts out and Steve sings.
Makes me catch my breath.
The knees get weak..goosebumps the entire time!.
Ever since the very first time.. I ever heard this song.
Stopped me dead in my tracks..motionless
and speechless.
All from his talent.
I was only 10 when this came out and STILL..I have the same reaction.
Steve’s voice is one of a kind. Smooth as silk and a little gritty at the same time. It’s rich and expressive, and he can do just about anything with it.
Perry is one of the greatest voices of his era. Period. Nuff said....
For a solo Steve Perry ballad that really showcases his vocals, I would recommend "I Stand Alone". It's phenomenal!
GREAT Suggestion!!
Yes, I Stand Alone is phenomenal!
One of the greatest voices ever for sure.
Top 5 male voices in my opinion, in no particular order.. Steve Perry, Don Henley, Freddy Mercury, Chris Cornell, and Elvis.
What about Roy Orbison or Bill Medley?
@@kroakie4I think it's subjective to each person's taste in music to be honest. Both Roy and Bill have amazing voices but they don't resonate with me like the people on my list.
Shout out to late drummer on this album (song) Larry London RIP 🥁🔥
I love this song. 💕 His vocals are sublime.
Forever The Voice!!!
There's a "behind the music" documentary on vh1 that will answer your questions. If you watch the original video of this song, you'll see his real girlfriend he was singing to. Sherry was so pretty. She's also party of the documentary. Highly recommend it! From the documentary, you'll see why the Journey song "Only the Young" is my favorite song by them.
The original video is so good. I wish they would’ve watched the video cause it’s pretty funny.
Foolish Heart ❤️ is another awesome song
Mother, Father is the BEST for his vocal range !!
If you want to know what happened watch VH1 behind the scenes on Journey. Not saying it is totally objective but the reason he did his solo album it was following Neil Schon putting out a solo album and playing a song at one of the journey concerts. It appears to me that Neil never really liked Steve and didn't really like the music but liked the success it brought. I also think Steve was burning out with all the tour dates and needed some time to recover.
When Steve did this song, he was still with Journey. I saw Journey in Seattle in 1986, and they played this song, even though it wasn't officially a Journey song. Great show. The Outfield was their opener. You might like them too.
You've only just scratched the surface of Steve Perry's amazing vocal range and not to mention his falsetto like in Wheel in the sky, Mother Father you will really be amazed. I say this sincerely, I love your discovering them, I'm so grateful (for platforms like you tube and patrion) that new generations can appreciate what a blessing Steve Perry and Journey was and will always be to us all🎶🎤🎧❤️
I found out that he's Portuguese Nuno Bettencourt is Portuguese so he said that Steve is as well so is Keanu Reeves
You should watch the official music video for this song, if just for yourselves. It was three years into MTV and videos were getting bigger, crazier, and more unrelated to the music. The video for this song was a commentary on that. It is one of my favorite videos.
What’s crazy about this is I heard it on the local radio station this morning, and I see this after not hearing the song for probably 7 years
Another *amazing* Steve Perry solo song is "Foolish Heart" from this album. Watch the video. And, as others have said, he was still with Journey when he did this. They recorded one of my favorite Journey albums ever ("Raised on Radio") shortly after this.
Yep... about 2 years later.
Foolish Heart is sooooo awesome!!
Yes!!! Foolish Heart one of my all time favorite song%!!
Steve Perry never felt like he was a part of the journey. He felt like an outcast and they all argue all the time about what songs are we’re going to sing and everything else he just felt like an outcast but he was the lead singer.
Steve Perry is the undisputed king of Rock Ballard's. No one in the same league.
Lou Gramm is damn close….but yeah.
@@markkauder1288 quite true him and Paul Rogers are two good candidates for runner up
Peter Cetera
INCREDIBLE SONG !!!! STEVE PERRY AND ROD STEWART , THEY ARE THE MOST INCREDIBLE AND CHARISMATIC VOICES , I HAVE HEARD IN MY LIFE !!!!
At this point, Steve hadn't left Journey. This was just a hiatus from Journey for a solo album in 1984. He rejoined them for a couple of more Journey albums in 1986 and 1996. He recorded more solo albums in 1994 and 2018, plus a Christmas album in 2021. Basically Steve was in Journey from 1977-87 and 1995-98.
Thank you for appreciating the music I grew up with. I have seen so many of these artists live!
He was actually still in the band when he did this solo album.
His mom died, and he sank in a depression...the relationships with band mates were already strained....it finally just ended...not pretty
On a side note...part of his departure was that he would still get royalties on any new Journey albums and tours. He's been making bank all these years still. Let's face it, Journey would have never hit the heights they did without Steve Perry...so much so, they searched the world for a singer as close to Perry's voice as possible. He deserves the pay.
Steve is unmatched for writing and belting out great songs
There is still plenty of Journey with Steve you haven't heard yet, 9 albums worth, you have just scratched the surface. Nice reaction keep diving into Journey and when you can live is best especially the Escape tour in 1981 in Houston. Love you Guys 👍
I went to see Journey in 1980 and his voice was perfect every single song like you were listening to the radio. His voice is amazing!
When You Love A Woman, and the song, I Stand Alone are phenomenal songs you need to hear. Forgot to mention, Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, which he did with Journey. Listen to the live version. He hits an incredibly high note on that one.
Steve Perry is AMAZING! One of my favorites! Foolish Heart is my favorite of his solo work. It’s absolutely beautiful.
Steve Perry "You Better Wait"..... OMG his vocals on that one is amazing! Great song that I think you'll both love.
From his 90’s solo album. It’s actually very good. That song he sounds amazing. That and Missing You are my favorites of his!! Oh and his vocals on Somewhere There’s Hope?! Wow!!
Yes
Totally agree!
From the "for the love of strange medicine" Album................Awesome!
yay !!! STEVE…love love love - Thanks Amber & Jordan .. soo happy 😃
Nearly every girl in my high school was saying the same thing Jordan started the video. The truth is he didn't leave, he just made a solo album. One of the later hits of the album "Foolish Heart" had a video that ended with all of Journey showing up and toasting the holidays. My favorite song of his solo album was "Strung Out", it is a rocker. Hope you guys are doing okay.
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@@chriso6719 hey Chris
Strung Out is still one of my favorites.
Okay, now that you've done Steve Perry from Journey, you *MUST* react to Lou Gramm from Foreigner. "Midnight Blue" is your first go-to. ✌
And no, he did _not_ leave Foreigner until 1990, 3 years after "Midnight Blue" was released, so he could focus on his solo career (which didn't quite pan out). But he would _return_ to the band in 1992 and then again left for good in 2003. 🙂
Journey was a band that had a singer b4 Steve but it was Steve's voice ND him that made journey global, but there was friction w/him and his band after several years but the Hawaii injury is really what did it in foe them all..
Yes his hip problem was part of him leaving but he was totally burned out after years of touring. His breakup with Sherrie and his mother's death affected him greatly.
Next up I recommend "dont stop believing"
"Open arms"
"Mother father"
"Anyway you want it"
"I'll be alright without you
Journey is one of the best
This is one of those songs that immediately takes me back. 1984, my last year of High School and cruising in my '75 Malibu Classic with the stereo blasting. Good times.
Check out "Mother, Father" Live in Houston 1981 by Journey. If you want to hear Steve at his absolute best vocally.
He didn’t leave Journey at this time he just went off and did a solo album. He leave Journey a few years later over health problems. They wanted to tour for the new album and he was unable at the time. So that ended in time with Journey.
Steve Perry has that same hallmark of 70s/80s rock star singers: a remarkable ability to be able to project such HIGH NOTES with EFFORTLES POWER!
This one is in my top 10 best songs of all time. He's so good. 👍
Love this song Steve left the band because he said in an interview he was burned out and wanted to take a break and the band wanted to keep touring he also said he was just not feeling what he was singing anymore.
Hey y’all! I’m curious why y’all don’t play the official videos? This one is great! Much love and prayers 💕🥰🙏
"Foolish heart " please by Steve Perry (solo career). I love this song so much. I literally listen/watch the video on a weekly basis. I am a 60s baby/Afr.Amer (who has always loved, and introduced my children/grandchildren) to the classics, no matter what genre. "Foolish heart " is a masterpiece. "When you love a woman ", and "Lights and " Lovin, touchin, squeezin" are ALL Journey bops that bear mentioning also.
The video version of this is actually really fun. Steve did get back with journey for 1 on their greatest hits album which is really good called "When you love a woman" a ballad obviously.
Yes I wish they would have reacted w the actual music video...it has a much better impact.
Actually "When you love a woman" was NOT Originally from the Greatest Hits Album....It was from 1996 Album "Trial By Fire" after that, Perry left the band because of a Hip injury.....RIGHT before the tour was supposed to start.....That's when they fractured....
Watching you 2 its like rediscovering that nice song...keep on rockin.....
In 1982, Journey guitarist, Neal Schon, was making projects outside of the band, which prompted Steve to make a solo album in 1984 (Street Talk). Returned to Journey at the end of the year, and they worked on their next album, Raised On Radio. In 1987, he was burnt out after nearly 10 years of recording and touring along with his mother dying, so he quit the band in mid-tour. He came back in late 1995, after touring for his second solo album (For the Love of Strange Medicine (1994)). His last album with Journey was released in October 1996 (Trial by Fire), and he injured his hip while hiking in Hawaii shortly after. He held off on surgery, which prompted the band to fire him 1998, after Trial by Fire fell off the charts. He holds a grudge against the members of the band, whom he felt were sticking their noses in his business with the surgery and then firing him, and he's been a solo artist ever since.
The band had eventually been touring for about 10 years 180 shows a year plus traveling. When they finally get home it is time to put out another album and like a marriage they were getting on each other’s nerves. Steve also had some medical issues turned out to be really bad arthritis which also caused him to have hip surgery on both hips. Steve and others eventually went solo. Street Talk album was his first solo, then back together with Raised on Radio album, solo again with For The Love Of Strange Medicine album aka FTLOSM, back together with Trial By Fire album and then Steve finally left for good. Now Steve comes back in 2018 with Traces album and also Seasons Christmas album in 2021. All good. He is supposed to be working on another new album I am praying that he does an R&B album because sometimes when he does R&B he sounds just like Sam Cooke who happens to be his idol. 😎 Steve is a class act a very humble and good human. I had the very blessed pleasure of meeting him in 2019 and he is a beautiful man. 2019 is still the best day ever! 🥰 See profile pic.😎
I read when they 1st started Steve and another member were working on a love ballad. The lead guitarist made a remark about how it wasn't hard rock and kinda lame. After performing their 1st concert together when the entire audience sang along to that love ballad the lead guitarist told Perry " hey we really rocked tonight." After that I think creative differences never really left.
Hi James, you are talking about the song Open arms.
I know Steve Perry’s replacement, Arne Pineda is good….but he cannot replace Steve Perry, in my mind! Such a unique voice. He’s got a powerful voice with a helluva range.
The falsetto voice for Steve Perry in his prime was way better new singer Pineda & more soul just my opinion
And no accent
Still my greatest regret was never getting Journey tickets despite trying multiple times. Steve Perry’s vocals are so unique and great whether he was solo or with Journey.
We just went to see journey for my son's 21st birthday. We love the band and I have been a fan since I was a little girl. I hope you continue with the journey with journey. My two favorites are loving touching squeezing and open arms. Enjoy
you may already know Steve studied opera before joining the band, not many singers have that kind of range and power, i agree you can always tell his voice, loved it when it came out still great ,still holds up after all these years, "Foolish Heart" is another perry classic, peace
Where did you hear he studied opera? Do you have an online reference to that?
@@gloriasueb i remember i seen a interview with Steve on the city news when they were playing in Toronto, my cousin and i thought that was pretty cool and that explained that voice, of course we went to that concert and Steve was great to say the least,peace
His father was an opera singer.
Yes so did Pat Benatar she did Opera I don't know if you and Rob Halford Jeff Tate from Queensryche
Consider taking from Journey’s ‘81 Houston Live concert; he is even better live, and you get the pleasure of observing his passion and how he works the stage and draws the audience in. The one I see highlighting his range and passion is Mother, Father; that comes from personal experience and I believe is a masterpiece that showcases just how great he is.
What a great voice and song!! So talented!! 🤘🔥
She’s Mine and Foolish Heart from that same album Street Talk is gold.
Love Steve Perry's stunning voice, always have you guys should react to the video for this song, will make more sense. What I'm a big journey & his fan to for years. ❤️🎸😎👌 My fave journey song is Mother Father that shows his vocals to like this song, it's an awesome song too.😎👌🎸❤️
A big hit among a few others while he was doing his solo albums yet still touring with the band!
Steve Perry foolish heart