I'm a 63 y/o man, and I wept when I saw this, out of my joy and love for the fine man that is Steve Perry. The World should be so fortunate to have him once again grace the stage. I pray that his health should continue to grow, and that we all can once again be blessed with his performances.
Hysterical the negative comments about his "lacking" performance. You all make it sound like he came out and sounded like a cat with a live, screeching rat in his throat. That's fine. I'll take a 20-years-of-rust Steve Perry over whatever present-day auto-tuned hero the sad excuse for a music industry throws at the public.
This video should be going viral immediately.. I'd say many, many millions of hits. Welcome back to the stage Steve. You still have that mojo.. Hope to see you do this more often. What a treat, OMG what a treat... I haven't seen you on stage since when I saw you in Hawaii in 1985.. Your voice has, amazingly, never left you.. I bow to you sir... Welcome back..
I agree with you 100% Robert. He was and is still amazing. As for this performance it was great. Put him in studio and he would sound even more amazing. For anyone that can only find fault with his performance, here's an idea..... don't watch it or better yet, sit down and look back over your career, count your money, make a tape of yourself singing, look in the mirror and see if you look as "hot" as you think you did yrs ago. He has had and will continue to have a fantastic career. How is your career going? How many fans do you have? What have you accomplished in your life and who cares? Perry is an icon!
fivefootsixtriumph that's because Steve is in heavy contract negotiations for his new album: www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/7865827/music-industry-lawyers-2017 TELL EVERYONE!
People age. Voices age. His true fans will love him forever. Our faces change, our bodies change, even vocal cords change. Sure, he doesn’t have the range he once did but he still sounds pretty fabulous. No hate please.
It's really great to see Steve on stage again. My grandmother is friends with his aunt and she said he was in great health, very friendly and looked good. Rock on, man.
That is so wonderful to hear that he is in great health. I have been a die hard Steve Perry fan since I was about 7 (about 40 years)....and when I heard about his health problems - well, you always fear the worse. I don't know if you have ever heard of Chris LeDoux, he was a country singer. I was only 1/2 the fan of his music as I am of Steve's....and I was pretty torn up when he died so young. To hear that "The Voice" is health and happy makes me very happy.
b hix Not into country, but its a cool thing that you're really into Journey and Steve. Shame they had to get rid of him and adopt this Filipino look-a-like just to stay afloat.
It was more like they were too greedy to wait for him to have surgery and heal. I had read or heard that he had originally come to them with the idea to do a new album and tour, because quite a few of the band members were doing badly money wise, but in the middle got ill and needed down time for surgery and to get well. They started in the studio, I heard that he would go lay down during sets because he was in so much pain and when he asked for the time, they wouldn't wait and replace him with the 1st "Steve wannabe", then got the 2nd "Steve wannabe" later. I've heard them sing a duet on RUclips and can tell you that Arnold doesn't have the range that Steve does.
b hix I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN....I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH STEVE PERRY'S VOICE SINCE I WAS LITTLE. I EVEN HAD THE ATARI JOURNEY ESCAPE GAME. WE HAVE A TODDLER NOW AND LOVE TO PUT ON OUR JOURNEY FAVORITES FOR HER. RAISING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEVE PERRY FANS LOL. SO GLAD TO SEE THAT HE IS DOING WELL.
I love Journey and Steve Perry. Hell, my wife and I named our second daughter 'Journey' because of our love for that band... You folks doggin' on Steve Perry and how he sounds now need to make a video that features you singing and upload it to youtube. You know, just to show us how talented y'all are...
Well...it's been two days and I still can't wipe the smile off of my face. Steve sounds great. He is not 1978 great...he is not 1983 or 1986 great or even 1994 great. He is 2014 great. His signature voice with all of the emotion, power and control...all of the deep melodic nuances is still there. He works the stage as great as he always did. Interacting with the crowd and just being Steve as only Steve can be. He is, and always will be, the very best there ever was. Critics be damned...you just DON'T GET IT!!! This is the voice of a lifetime... our lifetime, and it is magnificent!!! Welcome back Mr. Perry. I look forward to some new music from The Voice. :)
I don't see why anyone is saying that he sounds bad. He really doesn't, he's just singing an octave lower. It's still his voice, and still his sound. People expect absolute perfection all the time from music these days. It's not about mimicking the original song completely, it's about the soul behind it... and Steve here most certainly has soul.
"We sailed on together , we drifted apart and here you are by my side" so well said because we welcome you with our "open arms" . Most of us who are still here waiting have never actually left. Thank you Steve
I'm obsessed with the idea that maybe there was a mainstream music lover in that crowd who was dragged to an Eels concert kicking and screaming, and then found themselves at the first Steve Perry concert in 20 years!
First off, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH STEVE! This took a tremendous amount of courage and we should all stand up and clap in honor and out of respect for of one of the most undisputed ,influential, talented, inspirational,respected artists to every walk this earth. Perry is and will go done in history as one of the BEST voices and there is no arguing that. This is a man who stepped away for 20+ yrs who has millions of fans across the world who would sell out stadiums in minutes just to see him perform. Steve Perry is Timeless and his music will play forever so people can be negative all they want but the bottom line is YOU still came hear to see and listen to him and fact is people will always come to hear Steve Perry. So once again Thank you Steve, you don't know how much seeing you perform means to so many of us but please go on tour and I guarantee we will all be there for you with OPEN ARMS
I was there this night. Top left floor balcony on a date with a girl from a Paul Simon song. I worked for MPR and got two tickets from a coworker. As I get older I seem to understand the world more and more, and understand that I was witness to one of those events that touch many lives, despite not understanding it at the time. I forget a lot of things, but I have never forgotten this night. Please don’t take this video down. :)
You really think he could tour today? Really? Listen to him now, then listen to Arnel. The choice any rational person would make is very clear. Hint: It wouldn't be Perry. Look, Perry was great. He will forever be associated with Journey. But if you were to be honest with yourself, you'd accept his voice now is really not that great. Like Elton John, it's time to end the charade and let it be.
James Rudd Perry don't need to sing his back catalog for a tour if he toured he could sing R&B for his more soulful voice and in his range.Arnel is having voice problems just like Augeri did before him..With more singing I say his Voice would be close to TBF which was nominated a grammy .He never had any singing back up also until LTS when he said help them out.Right now Perry is getting good reviews from every major news outlet from cbs to cnn.
James Rudd Mr. Perry has a full-bottom voice--like fine wine. His voice is not thin, and his voice is not ravaged like Whitney Houston's in 2010. And to Mr. Perry's credit he did not indulge in drugs. As far as people's attitude is, I certainly don't want to be kicked from my band when my voice ages or if I get arthritis and can't play the way I used to. As far as Mr. Perry vs. Mr. Pineda: please view Mr. Perry's version of "Mother, Father". Mr. Pineda does not sing that song. I wonder why. Mr. Perry should perform again and tour again. He has nothing to be ashamed of. He has no business trying to compete with Arnel or try to be what he was 30 years ago. Mr. Perry's voice is still beautiful and with work with a vocal therapist and a vocal coach, he would be amazing.
One of the greatest singers/writers in modern pop/rock history. Welcome back Steve! It'll take a few shows to shake off the rust, and then lookout. This is a great day for music lovers! YES!
I keep coming back to this because of how it made me feel when it first happened....like I'd stepped outside and found a unicorn on my porch---magical. It's not about how Mr.Perry sounds, or how he looks; it's not about what he sang or who he sang with. It's not about the fans (we weren't invited) and it sure as shit isn't about Journey or any of their other singers. It's about the guy finding the joy in his own gift for the love of the gift itself...for himself. How fortunate are we to have been witness to this.
Kay Cee You said it so well! Those are exactly my sentiments! I have watched this over 100 times, maybe even 150 times, and I don't get tired of it. He is enjoying himself so much; like E said, he's doing what he was MADE to DO! I keep checking back to see when it gets to two million views which will be in just a few days now.
Sure there are some rough spots but really... he hasn't performed in almost 20 years and he is 65 for goodness sake. "The Voice" is not just the voice but also everything behind it. Showmanship, emotion, style... he still has all that and more. If he comes back, he will come back strong and I will be very happy to see him again.
I was typing "Eels with Strings" in the search bar but this was the first thing that popped up. I thought it was a joke. This is absolutely fucking incredible.
If you read the back story they had asked him for a while to sing with them. After the death of someone close to him, she made him promise not to go into isolation again. And so he stepped out. Mad respect for this man. Looking forward to more music from Steve Perry.
My heart still skips a beat every time I watch these videos. He’s 69 and still as sexy as he was over 40 years ago. I would pay good money to hear him sing the telephone directory. There will never NEVER be another voice like his. 100’s of years from now someone will stumble upon this video and will say “Wow what an amazing incredible voice” #MyLove #TheVoice #MyFutureHusband #StevePerry #ILoveStevePerry #Perfection #BeautifulSoul #YumALicious
Paul Frank, THANK YOU for this video! I completely adore Steve Perry, and was so happy to be able to hear him sing again. He was wise enough to adjust the songs to suit his voice as it is today. I thought he sounded great! I have heard too many "Oldies But Goldies" try to sing songs they way they did when they were 20-something, and they simply can't do it anymore. Steve will always be "The Voice".
I just don't understand some of the hateful comments about the greatest male rock vocalists of all time. He was great back in the day and he's still great. Still has that perfect voice. Much love to my fave singer Steve Perry.
Nothing annoys me more than idiots who criticise someone for not sounding ‘exactly’ the same as he did 35 years ago! Grow up. He sounds great. He could easily sings for Journey as long as long tours didn’t affect his voice adversely. Great to see him back and sounding....like Steve Perry. One of the best ever.
I agree, I think he sounds totally awesome! I grew up with Journey and saw them live in 2005 and I was so so bitterly disappointed when I found out Perry wasn't in the lineup, this AFTER I bought the ticket. I felt cheated. I won't ever pay to see Journey again unless Perry is singing. It just isnt the same.
He didn’t do AutoTune which most all singers use these days. He was a guest and this isn’t his band and hadn’t sang in decades! Now, he just turned 73yrs old!!! Since that performance, he has got his groove back again. His album 2018 Traces is wonderful and the Seasons CD for a Christmas 2021.
Steve perry has a voice that can touch you on an emotional level. although older he still has a gift that a lot of today's vocalist can only dream of having.
Steve Perry can sing better at 69 than most of these so called vocalist period...Steve you are the singer,the voice and the man my friend keep on singing buddy:)
For long time Journey fans, this from Steve is like finally getting a little more of something that makes you feel fantastic. This voice and heart is worth my time and money. Bring us more please, Steve.
Love Journey and is really awesome to see him singing again. Not the same voice from the 80s, but would be crazy to expect that. Still an incredible feeling and I would so pay to see him in a proper concert. Please, come back Steve!
Steve Perry’s third performance with the Eels in Los Angeles was out of this world amazing - he totally got his voice back. He was a little rusty here being the first live performance in over two decades.
@@alexnutcasio936 it’s ridiculous to expect him to sound like he’s in his 30s when he was doing vocal olympics that no one else can do even to this day. He recorded Traces in one take and used no autotune to give the songs emotionality.
Stayin’ Sane its decent effort, but not the stuff we were expecting. Yes, click tracks and no auto tune , I'll accept that. No one was expecting Steve in his late 20s.
@@alexnutcasio936 he created the album in memory of loved ones he lost. He said it was a very personal album. There are some really great songs especially on the bonus tracks. I’m a new Steve Perry fan.
This puts an end to the rumors that Steve can't sing anymore!! I really hope Steve tours! He is incredible and doesn't need Journey! Thanks for posting! You made my day! Been waiting for Steve to come back for years! We are here Steve!
It’s been a life long JOURNEY with this man who was given the gift of a voice from heaven . So looking forward to embracing his soul one day soon in our eternal home.
There could never be another Steve.. or ever will. I would never pollute the memory and feeling of what I've seen and felt twice with what they have running now as the band. Steve is without a doubt one of the most iconic voices of a generation, humble, and troubled. I hope he has found a happy place in life and will embrace all the joy he has, has had, and what he could be bring back into the lives of others with a 'come back'... I wept like a school girl hearing and seeing this. One of the best videos and news combos placed on RUclips in 2014. THANKS STEVE.
I know I know, I'm obsessed with this video, I can't help myself. I have to keep playing it over and over again to listen to an angel sing. It saddens me that anyone would put ANY kind of negative comments about this beautiful music icon. I love you Steve Perry.. Praying for all the negative thoughts will turn positive. History being made here. This will be talk about long after we are gone. Why can't this night gone on forever
The date of this performance makes sense since Steve's late-girlfriend, psychologist Dr. Kellie Nash passed away of breast cancer in 2012 and she made Steve promise that he would not go into seclusion. This was a big step for him.
Steve Perry is so humble and such a wonderful human being! That's why he has soo many fans and that's why we are dedicated fans forever!! Can't wait to hear new music or even better if he would just write an autobiography! Would love to know more about his life, his upbringing ,his Personal and professional life. Still waiting patiently and never stop believing your #1 fan!
It would have been amazing to see. It was funny, when he was first introduced the applause died pretty quickly probably because nobody thought Steve Perry would actually come walking out. Then, of course, he walks out and the place goes crazy. Probably stunned with disbelief.
PS - No offense to Arnel but the "Journey" ended when Perry got off the bus! And yes there was Journey before THE VOICE but they never would have made it or stood the test of time without Perry (they say so themselves). And YES I know that Rolie and Schon were in Santana (note that Santana went on without them and is still doing fine). But Steve Perry's chemistry with the band in song writing and bringing the songs to life is what made them great. His voice was and still is special. If you can't see that God rested His hand on Steve's shoulder just a little longer, then you're missing something.
AdoptionSpots that's my point. Playing music is the band's bread and butter, their career. For what ever reason perry did not come back the band had to do what they had to do to make money and just to play again. Just because you and some other people don't like the band now cause Perry isn't thier. You think they care? There's plenty of fans still enjoy them now just as good as before. They still filling up stadiums. Yes Arnel isn't Perry. But journey called him, and he took the opportunity and ran with it. Wouldn't you? Perry is a great vocalist, but it's to bad that people talk bad about Arnel cause he's trying to be perry.
kvong615 Perry didn't "leave" -- he was the one that got them all back together to make the last album they made together but they couldn't tour because of his hip. They could have waited for him to get his health back together but they had financial issues that Perry wasn't facing -- either way, it's history. Bottom line is that I have no interest in Journey without him. I was more a Perry fan than a Journey fan. think of it that way and maybe you'll understand.
I would have been awestruck had I been there this night. To everyone saying Steve sucked this night...you have no idea what it means to rest your vocals for 25 years and then randomly try to use them. From a technical stand point, he did freaking amazing with what he could. I know that over time he will just improve. I am so very thankful for finding this and seeing that he did produce and release another album "Traces".....his voice will forever be my favorite male artist. I have grown up listening to him. I will keep listening to him, for as long as I can. I think in time we will all see the mature vocals of Steve Perry are in fact still just as amazing as they were before. I can not wait to see what he does next.
Exactly! I wish I had more to add to what you said, but you absolutely right: this was not meant to be a "breakout performance," it was him walking onstage after decades away from public appearances. You can't just start up a Porche 911 after 25 years and expect it to run 0-100 the way it did when it rolled off the lot. You have to tune it up first!
Absolutely right - I think there may well have been a reason he stopped singing in 1995 when he still sounded fantastic with much of his range and power in tact - regardess of possible voice damage this is nearly 20 years later! Steve freely admits he cant get close to what he termed his olympic singing days, but theres nothing wrong in in dropping some semi tones - he might have been advised to spend 3 months with a vocal coach before attempting this but even so the quality still shines through this less than perfect recording - perhaps the greatest rock singer of his generation
Steve hasn't sang in a long time. I still believe that in time He could bring His voice to sound close to what it was years ago. Thank you Paul Frank for sharing this video of the Greatest voice in rock-n-roll history
Just seing how happy he is on stage and how he puts the emotion into the songs will show you the reason why noone will ever do them better doesn't matter what key the songs are in its feeling you get when hearing them that drives it home. Steve was the heart behind journey and you can hear and see it by all the work and touring and writing he did he brought them to heights they'll never see again
These people have no idea how special this evening was...How many people would've paid any amount to be there. Thanks for posting actually made me tear to hear this man again.
That was just so nice. The world has missed your voice. Someday, there will be no chance to sing, so now is the time. The world doesn't need perfection, but it does need more joy. A million views say you deliver. Thank you.
A big THANK YOU to Eels for encouraging Steve to perform again (and Steve Ferrone for same). Finding happiness again with an aching heart is easier said than done, but having fun is a good start. And He does look like he had fun doesn't he.
Still has that wonderful voice with a kick to it that the current singer of Journey does not have. Steve Perry is what made Journey great. Please come back Mr. Perry since a lot of the great ones have passed away David Bowie, Prince, George Michael. The world needs people like you to put some sunshine back into the music industry again. PURE TALENT!
I think he can hit most of the notes that he did in the 90s on his FTLOSM tour, he just needs to warm up a really try to sing “high” notes. Why “high” notes. Because in the 90s they more long power notes the high notes.
Thank you again Mr. Frank for posting, thank you Eels for allowing Steve to share 11 minutes of your stage and giving true Perry fans 11 mins of Heaven...Thank you Steve for the incredible performance, it shows that you haven't lost a thing, I love you and always will...why can't this night go on forever!!!
Watching this, I wonder if Steve a) has any idea how much his fans love him, b) miss him terribly, and c) would crawl on their knees over hot coals (I would be the first) to convince him we would love to see him in this type of venue today! 💜Think about it, Steve...If you are willing, we will be there...And if you still have that red tux jacket, don't forget to bring her along for those gigs, just so she doesn't feel like you left her hanging lolol
What a moment, wish I could have been there !!! Steve you are still the voice, handsome 💖👌🏻🙌 Please keep singing! All those years were cold without you and those immaculate vibes of your voice🤘💋
Thank you for sharing Paul Frank! I absolutely love hearing him sing again! I don't care what any of you say about how he doesn't sound so good etc. It's been so long since he's sang. Cut him some slack, people! There isn't any other singer out there like Steve Perry! I hope he continues to sing more! Steve Perry, come out to SF Bay Area! We welcome you with Open Arms!!
Brings back memories that make me smile. I would love to see him perform live again. People need to quit calling him old....he is still the voice and he needs to quit teasing me and do what he does best....I bet if he picked out a couple of spots in the US to perform he would sell out quickly and the guy would walk away feeling pretty darn good...He would be smiling and whispering to himself "I still got it!"
Have you listened to his new album? I am just curious to know what all of the die hard Steve Perry fans think. I am in love with his voice, always will Im sure.
How many billions of dollars this man is worth. Most amazing voice ever. Steve Perry is better than ever, can hit every high note he ever could before but adds so much more depth and richness than ever before. ❤️. Sends crazy chills down my spine.
Call me crazy ..but at age 65 I am completely shocked he is this good. He is an octave lower but it's still the signature Steve Perry sound. I was expecting an Axl Rose type of "out of tune" mess that he's been known for the last few years. This is no disaster whatsoever. In fact, I think it's quite a triumph for a 65 year old man.
Amber Lewis You've got to be kidding me! Axl in his prime had one of the greatest voices in Rock. He has the hits to prove it. I take it you have several gold records Amber? I wasn't comparing Axl to Perry, just saying he sounded great in Vegas. I love Perry and can tell you that there will never be another ,"the Voice!"
Malikai Hoon Article on vocal ranges of singers. Axl was rated number one. Quite an impressive feat. www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10848713/Axl-Rose-has-a-larger-vocal-range-than-Mariah-Carey.html
I remember my friend went to that last tour and I couldn't go. I didn't truly grasp that it was the end of Steve Perry... I was shocked to find this. It is so sweet and beautiful. Just wonderful to see him a bit more mellow here, now that I'm older, lol. It's just right and sweet and cute and THANK YOU!
Fran Looving Did you know that Steve released a new album, Traces, on October 5, 2018? Target has a deluxe version with five additional songs. It is a wonderful album. Steve also has a RUclips channel with the 10 songs that are on the standard version.
Let me write this right as well. Sweet Stevie's voice has become such a beautiful part of my life now, I don't know what I would do without it.. forever and always.
Anyone who says anything negative about this video is not a fan. A troll perhaps, but not a fan. I've loved this guy since I was 13 (1978) and this was a gift to all of us who truly love, respect and appreciate Steve Perry. I'd pay to see him in a heartbeat. Maybe a vegas thing? Yeah that would be awesome. with a band like this. Thank You Steve, we have missed you terribly. This is a performance I never thought I'd see. God bless
Listen from 9:40 onwards, he goes up to a B5/C6 (Soprano High C), so possibly as high as he has ever sung live, including his 70s and 80s countertenor years. Mindblowing to think that a 65 year old guy can still do that!
D.B. Martin Holy hell I accidentally replied to the wrong Journey video. That comment was for Arnel who's got a tenor range but has this subtle difference in his vocal (tone?). In the 70s Perry was countertenor, then he slowly went down the range little by little because of constant use and aging.
+Malkin Skyrker No worries man, happens to everyone. But yeah you're right, Perry came down from being a tenor altino/countertenor to normal tenor range on Trial by Fire I would say
D.B. Martin Also, at first I couldn't believe that at 9:42 that was him singing. I first I thought it was another sound but when he went lower I was like, "whoaa". Seems his voice still has a few kinks left.
Folks. It doesn't matter who the singer is. After a certain age, your voice is not the same as 25-30 years ago. It's just a natural progression of getting older. I loved his performance. Steve hasn't sung in public in eons. I'm sure he would tell you himself he's out of practice. I'll take a 65 year old Steve Perry than any 40 something year old fill in.
oh, okay, this is really bad of me - but he really WAS the voice of Journey. They would have just been another band, but his voice is what set them apart from the rest. I will say that Neal and Jonathan were very instrumental in the creative aspect. But then again, when they wouldn't wait for him to have surgery and recover - they went out and found a "Steve sound-a-like". So I don't think he could have a problem forming a band. Only question would be, is he physically healthy enough after all he has been thru the last several years.
b hix How old are you? They were far beyond the "bar band, or garage band" stage before they the added Steve Perry (on the 4th studio album). Both Neal Schon & Gregg Rolie came from Santana's band. Ever heard "Black Magic Woman" ???… who do you think is singing it?
Robert44444444 Awww yeah! They were the deal pre Steve but he helped put them over the top. Love the old stuff with him and Rollie singing together. Great contrast. What a band!
Robert44444444 I was 6 years old when Gregg Rolie joined Journey - the only Black Magic Woman I knew was Santana. I'm 47. I remember hearing Journey on the radio, but I really became aware of them when I saw them on MTV. Midlife is correct, Steve is the one that that put them over the top, no disrespect meant at all to Mr. Rolie.
It's My Midlife Crisis b hix You both make great points. Their earlier stuff with Gregg Rolie singing is great but Steve Perry's voice, and on-stage presence, redefined the band.
Steve Perry is one of the most talented singer and performer in the world! His voice after all these yrs.is better than the singers of today who all sound the same!..and his stage presence speaks for itself! It keeps me "Forever Young"!.luv u Perry!
Thanks for making and posting this view. No doubt Steve's still got it, even if in a bit of a deeper register. You can tell he's itching to do something. I hope this gives him the swift kick in the bum to do it now.
35 or 65, Steve Perry ROCKS. I'd give my last dollar to see him in concert again. If you were a teenager in the 80s, you owe so much of your youthful memories to this man. He truly is the voice of our youth. Keep going Steve!
I'm a 63 y/o man, and I wept when I saw this, out of my joy and love for the fine man that is Steve Perry. The World should be so fortunate to have him once again grace the stage. I pray that his health should continue to grow, and that we all can once again be blessed with his performances.
Hysterical the negative comments about his "lacking" performance. You all make it sound like he came out and sounded like a cat with a live, screeching rat in his throat. That's fine. I'll take a 20-years-of-rust Steve Perry over whatever present-day auto-tuned hero the sad excuse for a music industry throws at the public.
A-friggin'-men!!!
and this was recorded on someone's phone. simply say "wow, and thank you." please people. this is Steve Perry. 'nuff said.
Well said, I hear you my brother. Death to all but Metal and Steve Perry \m/
***** Absolutely!!!!
Hell. Yeah.
This video should be going viral immediately.. I'd say many, many millions of hits. Welcome back to the stage Steve. You still have that mojo.. Hope to see you do this more often. What a treat, OMG what a treat... I haven't seen you on stage since when I saw you in Hawaii in 1985.. Your voice has, amazingly, never left you.. I bow to you sir... Welcome back..
Oh, and, thank you Paul Frank for this beautifully recorded video.. The sound was really high fidelity. Great job man...
Surprised it doesn't have millions of hits!! *****
***** you're welcome sir, appreciate the kind words
YogaArmy Give it some months and you will see it happen..
I agree with you 100% Robert. He was and is still amazing. As for this performance it was great. Put him in studio and he would sound even more amazing. For anyone that can only find fault with his performance, here's an idea..... don't watch it or better yet, sit down and look back over your career, count your money, make a tape of yourself singing, look in the mirror and see if you look as "hot" as you think you did yrs ago. He has had and will continue to have a fantastic career. How is your career going? How many fans do you have? What have you accomplished in your life and who cares? Perry is an icon!
1.5 MILLION views in 4 days!! Do we all want to hear Steve sing live again or what!?!?!?
Hell Yeah.. I would take Steve Perry at half strength over any of these wannabe's passing themselves off as singers nowadays.
Yep sure do
He could sing "Mary had a Little Lamb" and I would drink. it. up.
fivefootsixtriumph that's because Steve is in heavy contract negotiations for his new album: www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/7865827/music-industry-lawyers-2017
TELL EVERYONE!
People age. Voices age. His true fans will love him forever. Our faces change, our bodies change, even vocal cords change. Sure, he doesn’t have the range he once did but he still sounds pretty fabulous. No hate please.
It's really great to see Steve on stage again. My grandmother is friends with his aunt and she said he was in great health, very friendly and looked good. Rock on, man.
That is so wonderful to hear that he is in great health. I have been a die hard Steve Perry fan since I was about 7 (about 40 years)....and when I heard about his health problems - well, you always fear the worse. I don't know if you have ever heard of Chris LeDoux, he was a country singer. I was only 1/2 the fan of his music as I am of Steve's....and I was pretty torn up when he died so young.
To hear that "The Voice" is health and happy makes me very happy.
b hix Not into country, but its a cool thing that you're really into Journey and Steve. Shame they had to get rid of him and adopt this Filipino look-a-like just to stay afloat.
It was more like they were too greedy to wait for him to have surgery and heal. I had read or heard that he had originally come to them with the idea to do a new album and tour, because quite a few of the band members were doing badly money wise, but in the middle got ill and needed down time for surgery and to get well.
They started in the studio, I heard that he would go lay down during sets because he was in so much pain and when he asked for the time, they wouldn't wait and replace him with the 1st "Steve wannabe", then got the 2nd "Steve wannabe" later. I've heard them sing a duet on RUclips and can tell you that Arnold doesn't have the range that Steve does.
b hix YUP. He needed time from hip surgery and Neal wanted no part of it. So he didnt leave on his own..THey DIDNT HAVE TO GET RID OF HIM AT ALL!!!
b hix I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN....I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH STEVE PERRY'S VOICE SINCE I WAS LITTLE. I EVEN HAD THE ATARI JOURNEY ESCAPE GAME. WE HAVE A TODDLER NOW AND LOVE TO PUT ON OUR JOURNEY FAVORITES FOR HER. RAISING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEVE PERRY FANS LOL. SO GLAD TO SEE THAT HE IS DOING WELL.
He doesn't have to prove anything to anybody, he is a superstar and he has already proven his vocal ability thousands of times over.
I love Journey and Steve Perry. Hell, my wife and I named our second daughter 'Journey' because of our love for that band... You folks doggin' on Steve Perry and how he sounds now need to make a video that features you singing and upload it to youtube. You know, just to show us how talented y'all are...
Thats a cool name for a girl!
MELISSA Pritchard Thank you. : )
haters, doing what they do best. judging. good call brother.
***** We named our first daughter, Nova... : )
Prepp A Right on...
Well...it's been two days and I still can't wipe the smile off of my face. Steve sounds great. He is not 1978 great...he is not 1983 or 1986 great or even 1994 great. He is 2014 great. His signature voice with all of the emotion, power and control...all of the deep melodic nuances is still there. He works the stage as great as he always did. Interacting with the crowd and just being Steve as only Steve can be. He is, and always will be, the very best there ever was. Critics be damned...you just DON'T GET IT!!! This is the voice of a lifetime... our lifetime, and it is magnificent!!! Welcome back Mr. Perry. I look forward to some new music from The Voice. :)
It took a lot of balls for him to do that after so long and now he's just left us wanting more.
I don't see why anyone is saying that he sounds bad. He really doesn't, he's just singing an octave lower. It's still his voice, and still his sound. People expect absolute perfection all the time from music these days. It's not about mimicking the original song completely, it's about the soul behind it... and Steve here most certainly has soul.
His voice has aged like a fine wine. I love this performance
I'm afraid he left the bottle open and the wine went bad...
@@ernestogasulla7763,don’t like it, get the h*** out of here
"We sailed on together , we drifted apart and here you are by my side" so well said because we welcome you with our "open arms" . Most of us who are still here waiting have never actually left. Thank you Steve
I'm obsessed with the idea that maybe there was a mainstream music lover in that crowd who was dragged to an Eels concert kicking and screaming, and then found themselves at the first Steve Perry concert in 20 years!
First off, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH STEVE!
This took a tremendous amount of courage and we should all stand up and clap in honor and out of respect for of one of the most undisputed ,influential, talented, inspirational,respected artists to every walk this earth. Perry is and will go done in history as one of the BEST voices and there is no arguing that. This is a man who stepped away for 20+ yrs who has millions of fans across the world who would sell out stadiums in minutes just to see him perform. Steve Perry is Timeless and his music will play forever so people can be negative all they want but the bottom line is YOU still came hear to see and listen to him and fact is people will always come to hear Steve Perry.
So once again Thank you Steve, you don't know how much seeing you perform means to so many of us but please go on tour and I guarantee we will all be there for you with OPEN ARMS
I was there this night. Top left floor balcony on a date with a girl from a Paul Simon song. I worked for MPR and got two tickets from a coworker. As I get older I seem to understand the world more and more, and understand that I was witness to one of those events that touch many lives, despite not understanding it at the time. I forget a lot of things, but I have never forgotten this night. Please don’t take this video down. :)
He doesn't have to hire anyone that sounds like Steve Perry for his band...he sounded great.
Best comment thus far
You really think he could tour today? Really?
Listen to him now, then listen to Arnel. The choice any rational person would make is very clear. Hint: It wouldn't be Perry.
Look, Perry was great. He will forever be associated with Journey. But if you were to be honest with yourself, you'd accept his voice now is really not that great.
Like Elton John, it's time to end the charade and let it be.
Thank you Derek! I hope he tours!
James Rudd Perry don't need to sing his back catalog for a tour if he toured he could sing R&B for his more soulful voice and in his range.Arnel is having voice problems just like Augeri did before him..With more singing I say his Voice would be close to TBF which was nominated a grammy .He never had any singing back up also until LTS when he said help them out.Right now Perry is getting good reviews from every major news outlet from cbs to cnn.
James Rudd Mr. Perry has a full-bottom voice--like fine wine. His voice is not thin, and his voice is not ravaged like Whitney Houston's in 2010. And to Mr. Perry's credit he did not indulge in drugs.
As far as people's attitude is, I certainly don't want to be kicked from my band when my voice ages or if I get arthritis and can't play the way I used to. As far as Mr. Perry vs. Mr. Pineda: please view Mr. Perry's version of "Mother, Father". Mr. Pineda does not sing that song. I wonder why.
Mr. Perry should perform again and tour again. He has nothing to be ashamed of. He has no business trying to compete with Arnel or try to be what he was 30 years ago. Mr. Perry's voice is still beautiful and with work with a vocal therapist and a vocal coach, he would be amazing.
One of the greatest singers/writers in modern pop/rock history. Welcome back Steve! It'll take a few shows to shake off the rust, and then lookout. This is a great day for music lovers! YES!
I keep coming back to this because of how it made me feel when it first happened....like I'd stepped outside and found a unicorn on my porch---magical. It's not about how Mr.Perry sounds, or how he looks; it's not about what he sang or who he sang with. It's not about the fans (we weren't invited) and it sure as shit isn't about Journey or any of their other singers. It's about the guy finding the joy in his own gift for the love of the gift itself...for himself. How fortunate are we to have been witness to this.
Kay Cee You said it so well! Those are exactly my sentiments! I have watched this over 100 times, maybe even 150 times, and I don't get tired of it. He is enjoying himself so much; like E said, he's doing what he was MADE to DO! I keep checking back to see when it gets to two million views which will be in just a few days now.
Sure there are some rough spots but really... he hasn't performed in almost 20 years and he is 65 for goodness sake. "The Voice" is not just the voice but also everything behind it. Showmanship, emotion, style... he still has all that and more. If he comes back, he will come back strong and I will be very happy to see him again.
Everyone in the audience that night won the lottery.
I was typing "Eels with Strings" in the search bar but this was the first thing that popped up. I thought it was a joke. This is absolutely fucking incredible.
It's not like Steve went out to rehearse for this. People were lucky that he was in the mood to sing, I wish I would have been there..
He is so humble, that he picks a mic from the stage floor...he is not using the main singers mic...wow !! Respect+
He brought his own Mic
If you read the back story they had asked him for a while to sing with them. After the death of someone close to him, she made him promise not to go into isolation again. And so he stepped out. Mad respect for this man. Looking forward to more music from Steve Perry.
@@kimberlysmith8381 That would make sense, especially for a singer.
My heart still skips a beat every time I watch these videos. He’s 69 and still as sexy as he was over 40 years ago. I would pay good money to hear him sing the telephone directory. There will never NEVER be another voice like his. 100’s of years from now someone will stumble upon this video and will say “Wow what an amazing incredible voice” #MyLove #TheVoice #MyFutureHusband #StevePerry #ILoveStevePerry #Perfection #BeautifulSoul #YumALicious
Paul Frank, THANK YOU for this video! I completely adore Steve Perry, and was so happy to be able to hear him sing again. He was wise enough to adjust the songs to suit his voice as it is today. I thought he sounded great! I have heard too many "Oldies But Goldies" try to sing songs they way they did when they were 20-something, and they simply can't do it anymore. Steve will always be "The Voice".
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Lost count on the number of times I've seen this video and still gives me goosebumps. Thank you Paul Frank!
Ana Park that's awesome! :)
Paul Frank
Me Too!! Thank you Paul!
+Ana Park Definitely
I think at least 2 million of the views are mine.
I just don't understand some of the hateful comments about the greatest male rock vocalists of all time. He was great back in the day and he's still great. Still has that perfect voice. Much love to my fave singer Steve Perry.
Nothing annoys me more than idiots who criticise someone for not sounding ‘exactly’ the same as he did 35 years ago! Grow up. He sounds great. He could easily sings for Journey as long as long tours didn’t affect his voice adversely. Great to see him back and sounding....like Steve Perry. One of the best ever.
It was just as crystal clear, just a bit deeper. It's not like he'd been practicing and touring these songs, before just jumping up there.
I agree, I think he sounds totally awesome! I grew up with Journey and saw them live in 2005 and I was so so bitterly disappointed when I found out Perry wasn't in the lineup, this AFTER I bought the ticket. I felt cheated. I won't ever pay to see Journey again unless Perry is singing. It just isnt the same.
Thank you.
I'll take Steve Perry at his 50% vs many other singers at their 100 personally
He didn’t do AutoTune which most all singers use these days. He was a guest and this isn’t his band and hadn’t sang in decades! Now, he just turned 73yrs old!!! Since that performance, he has got his groove back again. His album 2018 Traces is wonderful and the Seasons CD for a Christmas 2021.
Steve perry has a voice that can touch you on an emotional level. although older he still has a gift that a lot of today's vocalist can only dream of having.
Over a million and a half views in less than one week? A testament to how much the world misses this guy's voice.
Amen!!!
H Lee Thank you...an Asian with CLASS :)
Can you imagine sitting in that audience that night? I would be in shock!
That audience was unworthy of him.
Steve has still got the goods…
I've been a fan for 40 years. I prayed for this day. Thanks so much for posting this amazing video.
Steve Perry can sing better at 69 than most of these so called vocalist period...Steve you are the singer,the voice and the man my friend keep on singing buddy:)
Wow! There is a voice that is sorely missed from music. I hope Steve doesn't wait another 25-years to sing again, he still sounds great.
I doubt he'll be here in 25 yrs, just like so many of us.. so , yeah NOW would be a good time.
For long time Journey fans, this from Steve is like finally getting a little more of something that makes you feel fantastic. This voice and heart is worth my time and money. Bring us more please, Steve.
Love Journey and is really awesome to see him singing again. Not the same voice from the 80s, but would be crazy to expect that. Still an incredible feeling and I would so pay to see him in a proper concert.
Please, come back Steve!
IM WITH YOU!!!
He sounds amazing. Incredible!
One of the finest voices to ever grace our planet.
I'm so excited for whats next.
Thank you Steve!
Steve Perry’s third performance with the Eels in Los Angeles was out of this world amazing - he totally got his voice back. He was a little rusty here being the first live performance in over two decades.
That’s good to hear because he doesn’t sound very good in this performance.
Listening to Traces, its still good, BUT not as great as it was. Its called getting old.
@@alexnutcasio936 it’s ridiculous to expect him to sound like he’s in his 30s when he was doing vocal olympics that no one else can do even to this day. He recorded Traces in one take and used no autotune to give the songs emotionality.
Stayin’ Sane its decent effort, but not the stuff we were expecting. Yes, click tracks and no auto tune , I'll accept that. No one was expecting Steve in his late 20s.
@@alexnutcasio936 he created the album in memory of loved ones he lost. He said it was a very personal album. There are some really great songs especially on the bonus tracks. I’m a new Steve Perry fan.
This puts an end to the rumors that Steve can't sing anymore!! I really hope Steve tours! He is incredible and doesn't need Journey! Thanks for posting! You made my day! Been waiting for Steve to come back for years! We are here Steve!
It’s been a life long JOURNEY with this man who was given the gift of a voice from heaven . So looking forward to embracing his soul one day soon in our eternal home.
There could never be another Steve.. or ever will. I would never pollute the memory and feeling of what I've seen and felt twice with what they have running now as the band. Steve is without a doubt one of the most iconic voices of a generation, humble, and troubled. I hope he has found a happy place in life and will embrace all the joy he has, has had, and what he could be bring back into the lives of others with a 'come back'... I wept like a school girl hearing and seeing this. One of the best videos and news combos placed on RUclips in 2014. THANKS STEVE.
I know I know, I'm obsessed with this video, I can't help myself. I have to keep playing it over and over again to listen to an angel sing. It saddens me that anyone would put ANY kind of negative comments about this beautiful music icon. I love you Steve Perry.. Praying for all the negative thoughts will turn positive. History being made here. This will be talk about long after we are gone. Why can't this night gone on forever
1,080,496 views in only Two Days, says it all, Welcome Home Steve Perry...
Yessss!!!!
Steve still sounds great to me, and I'd love to hear more.
Dude still sounded good to me. Pretty cool to see him up there enjoying himself!
The date of this performance makes sense since Steve's late-girlfriend, psychologist Dr. Kellie Nash passed away of breast cancer in 2012 and she made Steve promise that he would not go into seclusion. This was a big step for him.
This audience was so lucky.
Steve Perry is so humble and such a wonderful human being! That's why he has soo many fans and that's why we are dedicated fans forever!! Can't wait to hear new music or even better if he would just write an autobiography! Would love to know more about his life, his upbringing ,his Personal and professional life. Still waiting patiently and never stop believing your #1 fan!
+luanna rascon I totally agree with everything you posted!
Yes Yes Yes!
Wow. So Great. I wasn't expecting to see Steve Perry's return today*
Amazing Thank You Steve & the Eels!!!!!
I have lost count on the number of times I have watched this clip. Chills....oh how I wish I could have been there.
Me too I would of done anything to have Steve Perry live.
Ain't that the truth! Still a 4-ever fan in 2021, loving " THE VOICE"!💕💕💕💕💕
Still love seeing that man. Sexy... Love that voice🤗🤗💞💞
It would have been amazing to see. It was funny, when he was first introduced the applause died pretty quickly probably because nobody thought Steve Perry would actually come walking out. Then, of course, he walks out and the place goes crazy. Probably stunned with disbelief.
Steve Perry!YOU sound awesome!WE have missed you!The greatest VOICE EVER STILL AT 67!Please just "stay awhile"!
PS - No offense to Arnel but the "Journey" ended when Perry got off the bus! And yes there was Journey before THE VOICE but they never would have made it or stood the test of time without Perry (they say so themselves). And YES I know that Rolie and Schon were in Santana (note that Santana went on without them and is still doing fine). But Steve Perry's chemistry with the band in song writing and bringing the songs to life is what made them great. His voice was and still is special. If you can't see that God rested His hand on Steve's shoulder just a little longer, then you're missing something.
Barbara Myshrall Well said!
So what was the band supposed to do? Sit around with thier thumb up thier ass's cause Perry left?
AdoptionSpots that's my point. Playing music is the band's bread and butter, their career. For what ever reason perry did not come back the band had to do what they had to do to make money and just to play again. Just because you and some other people don't like the band now cause Perry isn't thier. You think they care? There's plenty of fans still enjoy them now just as good as before. They still filling up stadiums. Yes Arnel isn't Perry. But journey called him, and he took the opportunity and ran with it. Wouldn't you? Perry is a great vocalist, but it's to bad that people talk bad about Arnel cause he's trying to be perry.
kvong615 Arnel isn't trying to be perry. He's singing the song the way it was written respectfully without butchering it.
kvong615 Perry didn't "leave" -- he was the one that got them all back together to make the last album they made together but they couldn't tour because of his hip. They could have waited for him to get his health back together but they had financial issues that Perry wasn't facing -- either way, it's history. Bottom line is that I have no interest in Journey without him. I was more a Perry fan than a Journey fan. think of it that way and maybe you'll understand.
He is still AMAZING!!! ❤ I love Steve Perry and his music!!!! Welcome back!!!! We sure missed you! ❤❤❤🎉
I would have been awestruck had I been there this night. To everyone saying Steve sucked this night...you have no idea what it means to rest your vocals for 25 years and then randomly try to use them. From a technical stand point, he did freaking amazing with what he could. I know that over time he will just improve. I am so very thankful for finding this and seeing that he did produce and release another album "Traces".....his voice will forever be my favorite male artist. I have grown up listening to him. I will keep listening to him, for as long as I can. I think in time we will all see the mature vocals of Steve Perry are in fact still just as amazing as they were before. I can not wait to see what he does next.
Exactly! I wish I had more to add to what you said, but you absolutely right: this was not meant to be a "breakout performance," it was him walking onstage after decades away from public appearances. You can't just start up a Porche 911 after 25 years and expect it to run 0-100 the way it did when it rolled off the lot. You have to tune it up first!
But now that you've come back / turned night into day / I need you to stay!!!
Thank you, I totally agree. Steve is a beautiful person inside and out. That's why his fans will love his music always and forever!💕
Absolutely right - I think there may well have been a reason he stopped singing in 1995 when he still sounded fantastic with much of his range and power in tact - regardess of possible voice damage this is nearly 20 years later! Steve freely admits he cant get close to what he termed his olympic singing days, but theres nothing wrong in in dropping some semi tones - he might have been advised to spend 3 months with a vocal coach before attempting this but even so the quality still shines through this less than perfect recording - perhaps the greatest rock singer of his generation
This is such a fuckin banger. I keep coming back again and again.
I love when he looks into the audience. What an amazing, talented man!!
Steve hasn't sang in a long time. I still believe that in time He could bring His voice to sound close to what it was years ago. Thank you Paul Frank for sharing this video of the Greatest voice in rock-n-roll history
Just seing how happy he is on stage and how he puts the emotion into the songs will show you the reason why noone will ever do them better doesn't matter what key the songs are in its feeling you get when hearing them that drives it home. Steve was the heart behind journey and you can hear and see it by all the work and touring and writing he did he brought them to heights they'll never see again
He still sounds good to me. I'm a 4-ever Steve Perry fan!💕
I am too! ❤
There's just something about SP's voice that just gives me CHILLS, everytime.
It has a sincerity that's really beautiful.
Thanks for posting.:)
He is soooo authentic.... :) STEVE PERRY ROCK & SOUL BABY!
These people have no idea how special this evening was...How many people would've paid any amount to be there. Thanks for posting actually made me tear to hear this man again.
I have missed this beautiful voice and man. Welcome back. Mr Perry
I alomst didn't listen to this because of the haters, glad I did, Steve Sounded GREAT!!
Solchen Leuten darf man absolut keine Beachtung schenken, sie sind es einfach nicht wert 💟
Wonderful. It has been too damn long. Can't wait for his new album.
with a Hit song "Ohhh Leslie" Instead of Sherry....
So happy to see him out there enjoying connecting with others and having fun
Awesome. I had a big smile through the entire video. Brought tears to my eyes, too. Welcome back, Steve Perry!
That was just so nice. The world has missed your voice. Someday, there will be no chance to sing, so now is the time. The world doesn't need perfection, but it does need more joy. A million views say you deliver. Thank you.
A big THANK YOU to Eels for encouraging Steve to perform again (and Steve Ferrone for same). Finding happiness again with an aching heart is easier said than done, but having fun is a good start. And He does look like he had fun doesn't he.
Still has that wonderful voice with a kick to it that the current singer of Journey does not have. Steve Perry is what made Journey great. Please come back Mr. Perry since a lot of the great ones have passed away David Bowie, Prince, George Michael. The world needs people like you to put some sunshine back into the music industry again. PURE TALENT!
Got goosebumps right from the first few notes he sang....Still got it!! Don't listen to the haters with their heads in the sand....
You still got it after all these years. You can still hit the high notes.
He can?
What kind of batteries do your hearing aids use, Barb? They need replacement...
I think he can hit most of the notes that he did in the 90s on his FTLOSM tour, he just needs to warm up a really try to sing “high” notes. Why “high” notes. Because in the 90s they more long power notes the high notes.
Thank you again Mr. Frank for posting, thank you Eels for allowing Steve to share 11 minutes of your stage and giving true Perry fans 11 mins of Heaven...Thank you Steve for the incredible performance, it shows that you haven't lost a thing, I love you and always will...why can't this night go on forever!!!
Watching this, I wonder if Steve a) has any idea how much his fans love him, b) miss him terribly, and c) would crawl on their knees over hot coals (I would be the first) to convince him we would love to see him in this type of venue today! 💜Think about it, Steve...If you are willing, we will be there...And if you still have that red tux jacket, don't forget to bring her along for those gigs, just so she doesn't feel like you left her hanging lolol
Awesomeness...love Steve Perry..this brought me to tears 😢
Me too ❤️😪
What a moment, wish I could have been there !!! Steve you are still the voice, handsome 💖👌🏻🙌 Please keep singing! All those years were cold without you and those immaculate vibes of your voice🤘💋
Thank you so much "Paul Frank" for sharing this most special ever video of Steve Perry; he is still the best singer ever.
Just what this country needed, an uplift! Thank you Steve Perry for lifting our spirits with your awesome voice and presence.
Thank you for sharing Paul Frank! I absolutely love hearing him sing again! I don't care what any of you say about how he doesn't sound so good etc. It's been so long since he's sang. Cut him some slack, people! There isn't any other singer out there like Steve Perry! I hope he continues to sing more! Steve Perry, come out to SF Bay Area! We welcome you with Open Arms!!
Watching again, because this a moment in music history I wish I was there for.
Brings back memories that make me smile. I would love to see him perform live again. People need to quit calling him old....he is still the voice and he needs to quit teasing me and do what he does best....I bet if he picked out a couple of spots in the US to perform he would sell out quickly and the guy would walk away feeling pretty darn good...He would be smiling and whispering to himself "I still got it!"
Have you listened to his new album? I am just curious to know what all of the die hard Steve Perry fans think. I am in love with his voice, always will Im sure.
How many billions of dollars this man is worth. Most amazing voice ever. Steve Perry is better than ever, can hit every high note he ever could before but adds so much more depth and richness than ever before. ❤️. Sends crazy chills down my spine.
He sounds GREAT..Doesn't matter if he can't hit the high notes..hit the note that you can correctly and that is what he did!
Daniel Burse he hit the high notes during the LA Eels show.
LOVE IT! I refuse to pay to see Journey unless Steve Perry is singing, it's just not the same without him. He sounds GREAT! We need MORE Steve Perry.
Do you know Steve Perry, how much we love you...
Call me crazy ..but at age 65 I am completely shocked he is this good. He is an octave lower but it's still the signature Steve Perry sound. I was expecting an Axl Rose type of "out of tune" mess that he's been known for the last few years.
This is no disaster whatsoever. In fact, I think it's quite a triumph for a 65 year old man.
I saw Axl in Vegas and he sounded good!
Malikai Hoon He's hot and cold. Some nights he's excellent and others he's off. No dig at Axl.. it's just typical of singers past 50.
Malikai Hoon
YOUVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!! AXL ROSE COULDNT SING HIS WAY OUT OF A PAPER BAG!! NOT BACK THEN OR NOW
Amber Lewis You've got to be kidding me! Axl in his prime had one of the greatest voices in Rock. He has the hits to prove it. I take it you have several gold records Amber? I wasn't comparing Axl to Perry, just saying he sounded great in Vegas. I love Perry and can tell you that there will never be another ,"the Voice!"
Malikai Hoon
Article on vocal ranges of singers. Axl was rated number one. Quite an impressive feat.
www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/10848713/Axl-Rose-has-a-larger-vocal-range-than-Mariah-Carey.html
I remember my friend went to that last tour and I couldn't go. I didn't truly grasp that it was the end of Steve Perry... I was shocked to find this. It is so sweet and beautiful. Just wonderful to see him a bit more mellow here, now that I'm older, lol. It's just right and sweet and cute and THANK YOU!
Fran Looving Did you know that Steve released a new album, Traces, on October 5, 2018? Target has a deluxe version with five additional songs. It is a wonderful album. Steve also has a RUclips channel with the 10 songs that are on the standard version.
@@janetk3611 I did just see that ad about a week ago. Thank you. (Very happy for him). Enjoy the album :)
Let me write this right as well. Sweet Stevie's voice has become such a beautiful part of my life now, I don't know what I would do without it.. forever and always.
i can't imagine what he went through when his love passed away; years of grieving; so good to see him singing again.
Anyone who says anything negative about this video is not a fan. A troll perhaps, but not a fan. I've loved this guy since I was 13 (1978) and this was a gift to all of us who truly love, respect and appreciate Steve Perry. I'd pay to see him in a heartbeat. Maybe a vegas thing? Yeah that would be awesome. with a band like this. Thank You Steve, we have missed you terribly. This is a performance I never thought I'd see. God bless
Awesome BIG Journey fan with Steve Perry. Yes, I would also pay to go see him with or without the band Journey.
Lue-Dora Montalvo awesome :)
Listen from 9:40 onwards, he goes up to a B5/C6 (Soprano High C), so possibly as high as he has ever sung live, including his 70s and 80s countertenor years. Mindblowing to think that a 65 year old guy can still do that!
+D.B. Martin he's got a unqiue voice that isn't exactly countertenor.
+Malkin Skyrker Fair enough Malkin, but he was able to sing in full voice up to an E5, which is definitely alto, and therefore countertenor range.
D.B. Martin Holy hell I accidentally replied to the wrong Journey video. That comment was for Arnel who's got a tenor range but has this subtle difference in his vocal (tone?). In the 70s Perry was countertenor, then he slowly went down the range little by little because of constant use and aging.
+Malkin Skyrker No worries man, happens to everyone. But yeah you're right, Perry came down from being a tenor altino/countertenor to normal tenor range on Trial by Fire I would say
D.B. Martin Also, at first I couldn't believe that at 9:42 that was him singing. I first I thought it was another sound but when he went lower I was like, "whoaa". Seems his voice still has a few kinks left.
well Steve you sound better at 68 then many of todays so called pop stars.... Insert any name here...
Love how he sounds still...love Steve Perry!!!!!
Folks. It doesn't matter who the singer is. After a certain age, your voice is not the same as 25-30 years ago. It's just a natural progression of getting older. I loved his performance. Steve hasn't sung in public in eons. I'm sure he would tell you himself he's out of practice. I'll take a 65 year old Steve Perry than any 40 something year old fill in.
OMG ~~~ He sounds friggin' great!!!!!! A Journey reunion is probably out of the question but nothing says he can't form his own band.
oh, okay, this is really bad of me - but he really WAS the voice of Journey. They would have just been another band, but his voice is what set them apart from the rest. I will say that Neal and Jonathan were very instrumental in the creative aspect. But then again, when they wouldn't wait for him to have surgery and recover - they went out and found a "Steve sound-a-like". So I don't think he could have a problem forming a band. Only question would be, is he physically healthy enough after all he has been thru the last several years.
b hix How old are you? They were far beyond the "bar band, or garage band" stage before they the added Steve Perry (on the 4th studio album). Both Neal Schon & Gregg Rolie came from Santana's band. Ever heard "Black Magic Woman" ???… who do you think is singing it?
Robert44444444 Awww yeah! They were the deal pre Steve but he helped put them over the top. Love the old stuff with him and Rollie singing together. Great contrast. What a band!
Robert44444444 I was 6 years old when Gregg Rolie joined Journey - the only Black Magic Woman I knew was Santana. I'm 47. I remember hearing Journey on the radio, but I really became aware of them when I saw them on MTV. Midlife is correct, Steve is the one that that put them over the top, no disrespect meant at all to Mr. Rolie.
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b hix You both make great points. Their earlier stuff with Gregg Rolie singing is great but Steve Perry's voice, and on-stage presence, redefined the band.
Steve Perry is one of the most talented singer and performer in the world! His voice after all these yrs.is better than the singers of today who all sound the same!..and his stage presence speaks for itself! It keeps me "Forever Young"!.luv u Perry!
Thanks for making and posting this view. No doubt Steve's still got it, even if in a bit of a deeper register. You can tell he's itching to do something. I hope this gives him the swift kick in the bum to do it now.
I hope so too Thatone! He sounds damn good! He should do a tour!
It just goes to show that nobody has forgotten about the voice. Just think about this almost 2 million views in 10 days!
35 or 65, Steve Perry ROCKS. I'd give my last dollar to see him in concert again. If you were a teenager in the 80s, you owe so much of your youthful memories to this man. He truly is the voice of our youth. Keep going Steve!