Exactly. Plus the backup vocals are spot on. All the guys in the band can sing so their harmonies are incredible. There is a video of them warming up backstage out there. The band is singing a cappella and they sound incredible.
Correct! All this stuff we just thought was normal is now not only classic it’s also unparalleled. Nobody could make music this great now if they tried.
757 WELL SAID . I love RnR but I took it for granted it was always great. Did not appreciate it til I started watching reactors. I listen 2 SP&JOURNEY almost every day and sometimes so do my neighbors. Thank you for the reaction PLEASE more SP&JOURNEY especially live. 😊
@@ProfessorMystery77 Years ago I took my son to the music store to get him his first guitar. Ben, the salesman, was playing classic riffs to demo, throwing it in and out of drop D and suddenly he stopped, looked at my son and said, "Unfortunately for you, all the great music has already been done". Had to laugh, but that was a Kodak moment.
Steve Perry is one of the GOATS. Journey was built to be a live band. Their songs translate so well to packed arenas. They helped to define the sound of rock in the 80’s. This song is anthemic. 🔥🔥
What I find so impressive is how good a lot the singers were from an era before autotune and heavy backing track being used. Nowadays you have the studio version being played at 70% in the background and heavy autotune on the mic so the singer is basically just harmonizing with the backing track.
They didn't even have earpieces, so they had to rely on what they could hear no matter the acoustics or crowd noise. The tour before this one they didn't have wireless mics either so Steve had to pull the cord around with him.
I would definitely recommend "Mother, Father" from this same show. Steve absolutely kills vocally during that song. I would also recommend reacting to another song in Journey's catalog. It is much later in their career and is actually the last song Steve did as the lead singer (before leaving the band). A song called "When you love a woman". A beautiful heartfelt ballad. Some of Steve's solo work you need to check out too; "Strung Out," "Oh Sherry," and my personal favorite, "I Stand Alone." 😃
Like others have already said, I think most Journey songs sound even better live. The musicianship with every member is top notch, and then you have the vocal talents of Steve Perry, who easily is a poster child for the "Will never be another like him" conversation. The "Mother, Father" song is definitely a must listen. Steve Perry has often said its the hardest song to sing, yet he kills it in the live performance from this same Houston concert. Thanks to both of you for checking this one out, and I can't wait for your next reaction. Keep on rocking!!
Journey was my whole high school experience. You couldn’t go anywhere outside the buildings without hearing them blasting from someone’s car. They will always be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That whole Houston concert was crazy good. It was touched up a bit for the CD, of course. But other than that,. that was a raw performance. Simply amazing.
He doesn't have an ear bud in.. this is true music.. Journey was amazing.. better live than in studio.. Steve Perry is called .. The Voice.. for a reason. So blessed to have seen them .. I think 3 times .. with Steve still in the band..
Don't Stop Believein was recently voted the greatest rock song of all time and it's well deserved. Steve Perry was nicknamed "The Voice" for a reason and it's good to see younger generations see and appreciate not only Steve's greatness but that of other all time greats. No matter how good music may be today and the future, there's nothing that can or will ever rival the raw talent and passion of the 70s and 80s.
Steve Perry is a vocal beast this whole concert was fire! Journey was one of the few groups that sounded better live in my opinion. Check out Mother Father live in Houston
There's really no other way to describe, being at Journey's concerts back in the day, except a COMPLETE HONOR & PRIVILEGE!!❤☺️🎉 Journey WAS my youth, & what a FUN RIDE IT WAS!!! This tour was amazing! (Of course, they ALL were, its Steve Perry). We were truly BLESSED, with the BEST music, growing up in the 70's & 80's! Always a party, ALWAYS A GOOD TIME!! 🎉🙃 We were only 5 rows from the stage. 🥵😏 Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
Hey Phil & Sam, Happy Friday!! I actually went to this concert(Htown). Just like your videos, it was 🔥. Journey was huge in the 80s, and this tour for the Escape album added to their commercial success. Have a great weekend, everyone! ✌️ ☮️ 🇺🇸🎶 🎵❤
wow memories. i was at this concert. Journey had never been one of my top bands but they really put on a good concert. made me pay more attention to them.
A must watch video from Journey and Steve Perry is “When You Love a Woman”. This would be the last song that Journey did with Steve Perry before the group split. Some say this song is the “best wedding song” ever !!
Was at the 1981 Journey concert in Pittsburgh Pa!! Great Reaction ❤️ Mother, Father is a must. The song puts Steve's vocals on another level plus great guitar work from Neil and a little piano solo at the end.🔥🔥
It was INCREDIBLE!! I was at that show; still have the ticket stub and shirt (if only it still fit); I have very fond memories of this show! This entire show is available on DVD or download; it's worth it
Osaka, 1980, Wheel in the Sky. There's a part in the song that I always thought was an instrument. Man! I couldn't have been more wrong! It was just Steve, vocalizing, for the longest note I've ever heard. Phenomenal!
The hours and hours listening to them, then recording from the radio. Waiting patiently for the DJ to stop talking so I could hit record on my little boom box. Then in my car cassette player, then CD, MP3, and now can stream them from anywhere using a phone. I knew all the words 2 months ago to get a free shot at Senor Frogs in Nassau...their music is always perfect ( everyone knew the song and most everyone got a shot). Deep Purple opened at the first one, Bon Jovi the second. My Daddy took me to the first concert in 1981. My parents went with me the third and last time I saw them live, around 1985 or 86. I am now 55, Daddy is 86 and Faithfully is his all time favorite song. They were my first concert. Loverboy soon after. Those were fantastic concerts and great memories.
Patty-I wasn't at that particular concert. However, I did attend the 1986 concert, Long Beach, Ca. It was a night I'll never forget. They were just as clear as the Houston performance.
Steve Perry’s vocals are so great, that people often overlook the guitar playing of Neal Schon. I was lucky enough to live 30 miles down the peninsula from 1968-77, when San Francisco was a rock and roll Mecca. I went to high school with Neal and I remember when he walked up to my friends and I one day and said (paraphrasing) "I was up at Carlos's last night and showed him a few things". Not long after, he dropped out of school and joined Santana on their African tour. Around that time, he turned down a request from Eric Clapton to join Derek and the Dominoes after committing to Santana.
I was there. 3rd row. Jaw on the ground. Unbefrickinleavable. Changed my life forever. Have played music the rest of my life. Steve Perry best voice of all time in rock n roll history. Neal Schon best rock guitarist imho...Steve Smith great drummer. Jonathan Cain pianist and great composer. Listen to Escape Live!! Shoot...listen to EVERY Journey song with Steve Perry.
Just stumbled on this reaction and big fan of Journey and sadly never got to see them live with the original crew. However, I got to see them live in 2014 with the new singer and he is doing a fantastic job as a replacement! Bassman looked over 70 years old at the stage and still vibing, it was amazing
Graduated high school in 81. Saw Journey live in Worcester, Massachusetts 83 with Bryan Adams opening, amazing show. Check out combination Lights & Stay Awhile - Live in Japan 1980. Steve Perry's voice sounds amazing especially recorded in 1980.
I was at their SF stop for that tour. They were epic! We were able to get tickets only because they added an extra night for a Cable car benefit. If I remember, Loverboy opened for then on the tour, but because Journey added that extra night, Loverboy did not play. Perry is perfection! You HAVE to see their song "mother father", if you have not already!
My older sisters fave band! Shes seen them over 20 times and snuck out the house as an 8th or 9th grader to go to this show here in Houston. She won't go see Journey without Steve Perry.
You two are the first ones I think of when I think of reactions....love this song too! Guys all concerts were FIRE like this all the way into the 90s....nothing like today! Older the better! Steve is the voice!
No auto tune, no BS. Just pure unadulterated talent. He sounded just as good live as he did in the studio, maybe better.
Exactly. Plus the backup vocals are spot on. All the guys in the band can sing so their harmonies are incredible. There is a video of them warming up backstage out there. The band is singing a cappella and they sound incredible.
Better..their performances never wavered but they seem to draw energy from the crowd adding extra emotion.
No dancers, no crazy costumes, no special effects, just pure talent, great voice, great musicians!
💯
That’s not entirely fair. Steve Perry was doing a bit of dancing. 😄
lmao only crazy costume was Steve 😃😃😃😃😃
@@markvanderstelt8999 Jon was wearing one too.
@@0okamino It wasn't a full blown dance routine like a lot of them do these days. What Steve Perry is doing is not dancing at all.
For 30 or 40 years we just thought incredible music was normal. Only looking back can you see it.
Correct! All this stuff we just thought was normal is now not only classic it’s also unparalleled. Nobody could make music this great now if they tried.
757 WELL SAID . I love RnR but I took it for granted it was always great. Did not appreciate it til I started watching reactors. I listen 2 SP&JOURNEY almost every day and sometimes so do my neighbors. Thank you for the reaction PLEASE more SP&JOURNEY especially live. 😊
@@ProfessorMystery77 Years ago I took my son to the music store to get him his first guitar. Ben, the salesman, was playing classic riffs to demo, throwing it in and out of drop D and suddenly he stopped, looked at my son and said, "Unfortunately for you, all the great music has already been done". Had to laugh, but that was a Kodak moment.
You also hit the mark with your comment, nothing like older RNR and I enjoy watching reactors also@@ellenjones4523
@@ProfessorMystery77 Totally AGREE!!!
Steve Perry is one of the GOATS. Journey was built to be a live band. Their songs translate so well to packed arenas. They helped to define the sound of rock in the 80’s. This song is anthemic. 🔥🔥
He is THE VOICE for a reason. I was there!!! My first concert ever and I've been a Perry fan ever since!
That night all five guys were at the TOP of their game!
Better believe it!
Cookin" is the word
Imagine maintaining that vocal energy throughout the entire concert, night after night. It's a testament to his talent and his stamina.
This performance proves why Steve Perry could possibly be the best rock vocalist
Possibly? Billboard had a poll a few months ago and he won with 67% of the votes.
Best there ever was!
He is
If this song comes on and the ppl around you don't start singing leave immediately. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Absolutely. And that " iconic" riff is like a " call." We all know it. Lol. Stay gen x, don't give in.
what if they don't know the lyrics but like the song? Is it also a "negativity"?
@@synystera
No
@synystera
I said, " riff." Lol
@@JaquelineGoodspeed I wasn't replying to you.
Steve Perry has a INCREDIBLE voice! 💪🏼
Now do "Mother Father" from the same concert. You'll be blown away by his vocals and there is a nice Piano solo at the end.
Definitely!
Yes it's live, You would be AMAZED at how many bands from the 70s and 80s sound JUST like their albums. It was a GREAT time to be alive
He sounds so good live
Perfect pitch, wide vocal and dynamic range, powerful inflection and breath control. It's why they call him The Voice!
What I find so impressive is how good a lot the singers were from an era before autotune and heavy backing track being used.
Nowadays you have the studio version being played at 70% in the background and heavy autotune on the mic so the singer is basically just harmonizing with the backing track.
They didn't even have earpieces, so they had to rely on what they could hear no matter the acoustics or crowd noise. The tour before this one they didn't have wireless mics either so Steve had to pull the cord around with him.
@@janleonard3101 it's nuts.
I would definitely recommend "Mother, Father" from this same show. Steve absolutely kills vocally during that song. I would also recommend reacting to another song in Journey's catalog. It is much later in their career and is actually the last song Steve did as the lead singer (before leaving the band). A song called "When you love a woman". A beautiful heartfelt ballad.
Some of Steve's solo work you need to check out too; "Strung Out," "Oh Sherry," and my personal favorite, "I Stand Alone." 😃
Journey is best LIVE! They were the hardest working/touring band and it shows in their performances.
Like others have already said, I think most Journey songs sound even better live. The musicianship with every member is top notch, and then you have the vocal talents of Steve Perry, who easily is a poster child for the "Will never be another like him" conversation.
The "Mother, Father" song is definitely a must listen. Steve Perry has often said its the hardest song to sing, yet he kills it in the live performance from this same Houston concert. Thanks to both of you for checking this one out, and I can't wait for your next reaction. Keep on rocking!!
Some of his fans have been praying that one of his grandsons has inherited his gift, but I think the only way to get another Steve is to clone him...
Mother/Father will be next!
Journey was my whole high school experience. You couldn’t go anywhere outside the buildings without hearing them blasting from someone’s car. They will always be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Better live than studio version! This song make to feel dreaming! I LOVE IT!
As my mom used to say when she heard a great male singer...." what a set of pipes on that guy!"
2 notes in on the keyboard, the crowd KNOWS what they're getting!!
I saw them live in the tour that followed this one. My first concert and they sounded incredible then too--best concert I ever saw!
On top of not using autotune he had to sing like this for 1 hr to 1.5hrs every night for months. Amazing!
The whole concert is available on RUclips, and it's awesome.
That whole Houston concert was crazy good. It was touched up a bit for the CD, of course. But other than that,. that was a raw performance. Simply amazing.
One of the great vocal performance of all time. PLEASE check out "Any way you want it" and "Who's Crying Now" from this same concert. MIGNIFICO!!!
Agreed 👍. Both of these songs were great live!
Stone in Love at this same concert is probably my favorite song in this concert. This was the Escape Tour in 1981.
Journey always blows you away live! Always better than the studio version!! They never get old!! Definitely listen to Mother, Father!!! Unbelievable
He doesn't have an ear bud in.. this is true music.. Journey was amazing.. better live than in studio.. Steve Perry is called .. The Voice.. for a reason. So blessed to have seen them .. I think 3 times .. with Steve still in the band..
Saw this tour in person…stunning!!
Me too! ❤
Steve Perry had such a strong unique voice! Very recognizable! Such a talent! ❤💋❤
All the songs from the Houston Tour are fire
Don't Stop Believein was recently voted the greatest rock song of all time and it's well deserved. Steve Perry was nicknamed "The Voice" for a reason and it's good to see younger generations see and appreciate not only Steve's greatness but that of other all time greats. No matter how good music may be today and the future, there's nothing that can or will ever rival the raw talent and passion of the 70s and 80s.
Check out Mother Father from the same show! Absolutely RIDICULOUS talent all around!!
Him singing live is so much better. It's the same with Open Arms 🔥🔥🔥🔥
You should react to When you love a woman it really shows a the emotion journey puts into the song
Alot of artists from all types of music were very talented like this in and out of the studio.
It’s really a heart shirt. He definitely can wear anything well.😊
I’ll never understand people that don’t like Journey.
Steve Perry is a vocal beast this whole concert was fire! Journey was one of the few groups that sounded better live in my opinion. Check out Mother Father live in Houston
There's really no other way to describe, being at Journey's concerts back in the day, except a COMPLETE HONOR & PRIVILEGE!!❤☺️🎉
Journey WAS my youth, & what a FUN RIDE IT WAS!!! This tour was amazing! (Of course, they ALL were, its Steve Perry). We were truly BLESSED, with the BEST music, growing up in the 70's & 80's! Always a party, ALWAYS A GOOD TIME!! 🎉🙃 We were only 5 rows from the stage. 🥵😏
Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
Steve Perry IS the Voice. There is no one better!!! He is also the best front man ever! Love Journey, love Steve Perry!
Seen Journey many times and they were indeed phenomenal Live! The energy level from the crowd and the band was electric.
He was one of the few that could actually sing and not scream he really had the best voice
Suggest When you Love a Woman” official video. Last time Steve did a video with the band. 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Definitely think this is better than the studio version. I get chills with this performance
Hey Phil & Sam, Happy Friday!! I actually went to this concert(Htown). Just like your videos, it was 🔥. Journey was huge in the 80s, and this tour for the Escape album added to their commercial success. Have a great weekend, everyone! ✌️ ☮️ 🇺🇸🎶 🎵❤
Awesome, Will! Hope you have a great weekend!
i thought i saw you and you had on the same shirt as Steve.
My older sister was there. She was either 8th or 9th grade and snuck out to go see them with some older friends who lived down the road
It says a lot about artists when they sound better live
In music there are good songs and then there is art
99% of their concerts were of that same quality. I’m so happy that we have at least one of these gems recorded for the ages.
This is my favorite version of this song!! 👏👏👏👏
1981 live album "Captured" is FIRE!!!!
wow memories. i was at this concert. Journey had never been one of my top bands but they really put on a good concert. made me pay more attention to them.
Like previous comments, "Mother/Father" from this same concert is an absolute must see.
I grew up in the bay area in the 70's. Journey was the band for all of us back then.
One of the super bands ever.
Journey is one of the few that sound better live. My favorite from them is Stone in Love 🥰
A must watch video from Journey and Steve Perry is “When You Love a Woman”. This would be the last song that Journey did with Steve Perry before the group split. Some say this song is the “best wedding song” ever !!
I was so lucky. I got to see them in concert 3 times in1981, 1983 and 1986. Yes they sound just like the lp in concert. AWESOME
His voice! He’s so underrated in my opinion. This live performance is incredible.
Just wow!
No smartphone,
Everyone in that arena standing.
Steve "the Voice " Perry...the best male Voice in human History
Was at the 1981 Journey concert in Pittsburgh Pa!! Great Reaction ❤️
Mother, Father is a must. The song puts Steve's vocals on another level plus great guitar work from Neil and a little piano solo at the end.🔥🔥
It was INCREDIBLE!! I was at that show; still have the ticket stub and shirt (if only it still fit); I have very fond memories of this show! This entire show is available on DVD or download; it's worth it
It is unbelievable how this blokes did the music compo in those days. Raw energy, raw talent etc...🥺🥺🙌.
Osaka, 1980, Wheel in the Sky. There's a part in the song that I always thought was an instrument. Man! I couldn't have been more wrong! It was just Steve, vocalizing, for the longest note I've ever heard. Phenomenal!
This song for me it makes me cry. The words his voice is just great! I have heard this song many times. I love it!
Yup, seen them live back in the early 80s, amazing.
The hours and hours listening to them, then recording from the radio. Waiting patiently for the DJ to stop talking so I could hit record on my little boom box. Then in my car cassette player, then CD, MP3, and now can stream them from anywhere using a phone. I knew all the words 2 months ago to get a free shot at Senor Frogs in Nassau...their music is always perfect ( everyone knew the song and most everyone got a shot). Deep Purple opened at the first one, Bon Jovi the second. My Daddy took me to the first concert in 1981. My parents went with me the third and last time I saw them live, around 1985 or 86. I am now 55, Daddy is 86 and Faithfully is his all time favorite song. They were my first concert. Loverboy soon after. Those were fantastic concerts and great memories.
One of the best vocalists from an era of great (and I do mean GREAT!) vocalists.
Patty-I wasn't at that particular concert. However, I did attend the 1986 concert, Long Beach, Ca. It was a night I'll never forget. They were just as clear as the Houston performance.
Steve Perry’s vocals are so great, that people often overlook the guitar playing of Neal Schon. I was lucky enough to live 30 miles down the peninsula from 1968-77, when San Francisco was a rock and roll Mecca. I went to high school with Neal and I remember when he walked up to my friends and I one day and said (paraphrasing) "I was up at Carlos's last night and showed him a few things". Not long after, he dropped out of school and joined Santana on their African tour. Around that time, he turned down a request from Eric Clapton to join Derek and the Dominoes after committing to Santana.
Saw all the major bands touring in the 80's, they all sounded just as good if not better live!!
Same here, that's what we did, BEST TIMES EVER! 🥳
I always said:
"I'll probably Lose my hearing early, but it was well worth it!!!"😂🤘🏻
WOW... talent without frills... oh the good old days... 🙂
I was there. 3rd row. Jaw on the ground. Unbefrickinleavable. Changed my life forever. Have played music the rest of my life. Steve Perry best voice of all time in rock n roll history. Neal Schon best rock guitarist imho...Steve Smith great drummer. Jonathan Cain pianist and great composer. Listen to Escape Live!! Shoot...listen to EVERY Journey song with Steve Perry.
Love watching and listening to Steve Perry !!
It was incredible! There is a CD of the 1981 Houston Concert - we watch it and it will give you chills!
Steve Perry was perfect each and every night, Unbelievable.
And THIS is why they call him "the voice"!
Nice reaction. As good as Steve sounds live with this song he's even better singing Mother Father from this same concert. You should check it out.
My wife was there. I was only 15 at the time, living in upstate New York, moved to Houston in 1982. She was 21. Lol. I married a Cougar.
one of the best songs of all time! amazing!!
Steve Perry is a legend
You need to hear Open Arms by Journey.
I went to a Journey in 79’ and they were awesome! Great video. I like his shirt it fits him!
Just stumbled on this reaction and big fan of Journey and sadly never got to see them live with the original crew. However, I got to see them live in 2014 with the new singer and he is doing a fantastic job as a replacement! Bassman looked over 70 years old at the stage and still vibing, it was amazing
Ross Valory is 3 weeks younger than Steve Perry, so he was 65 at that time.
Mother Father is the greatest live vocal of all time.
I was at this concert in Houston - 16 yrs old - we had the best music!
Graduated high school in 81. Saw Journey live in Worcester, Massachusetts 83 with Bryan Adams opening, amazing show. Check out combination Lights & Stay Awhile - Live in Japan 1980. Steve Perry's voice sounds amazing especially recorded in 1980.
I was at their SF stop for that tour. They were epic! We were able to get tickets only because they added an extra night for a Cable car benefit. If I remember, Loverboy opened for then on the tour, but because Journey added that extra night, Loverboy did not play. Perry is perfection! You HAVE to see their song "mother father", if you have not already!
NEVER gets old
Seen them 8 times. Never disappointed!
BARS & BARBELLS : Checkout Journey's live song " I'LL BE ALRIGHT WITHOUT YOU " he just nails it.
It's party time with journey!!
Ha ha! I love Journey. I think I had that shirt in the 80s.
This whole concert is available on CD. It is epic! Thanks for sharing this track. 🙂
Can confirm, it was awesome to be there. Not Houston, but Detroit, same tour.
My older sisters fave band! Shes seen them over 20 times and snuck out the house as an 8th or 9th grader to go to this show here in Houston. She won't go see Journey without Steve Perry.
You two are the first ones I think of when I think of reactions....love this song too! Guys all concerts were FIRE like this all the way into the 90s....nothing like today! Older the better! Steve is the voice!
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