ARE THEY THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING BALLADS?! First Time Hearing Journey - Open Arms Reaction!
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2024
- Hello, music lovers! Today, we're embarking on a heartfelt journey with our first-time reaction to "Open Arms" by Journey. This iconic ballad has touched the hearts of millions with its emotive melody and poignant lyrics. Join us as we dive into one of the greatest love songs ever written and see if Journey indeed stands as the ultimate ballad makers.
⭐️ WHAT WE FEEL IN THIS VIDEO:
Our initial reactions to the timeless classic "Open Arms" and the powerful vocals that drive it.
Discussing the song's lyrical depth, musical arrangement, and its place in the pantheon of great rock ballads.
Reflecting on Journey's legacy and their ability to craft songs that resonate on a deeply emotional level.
Sharing our thoughts on why "Open Arms" remains an enduring symbol of love and longing in music.
🎵 ABOUT JOURNEY & "OPEN ARMS":
Journey, the legendary rock band known for their anthemic hits, released "Open Arms" in 1981, solidifying their status as masters of the power ballad. Written by Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, the song showcases the band's skill in blending rock's intensity with the tenderness of a love song, making it a staple in their live performances and a favorite among fans.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple with a passion for music's power to evoke emotions, sharing our journey of discovery with you. Our channel is a place for exploring iconic tracks, uncovering new favorites, and celebrating the stories behind the music.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
What does "Open Arms" by Journey mean to you?
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Journey will always be one of the best bands out there, and they were definitely at their best with 'The Voice' Steve Perry singing. The emotion they capture in their music is always top notch, and you could always count on Steve to really heighten that emotion and take it to the next level.
Even now, with his voice having aged some 40+ years since this concert... He is still a joy to listen to. His Christmas song album "The Season" from 2 to 3 years ago is one of my favorites to listen to. The man is still able to put emotion and feeling into a song like few others can. Thanks to you both for this reaction!!
THE PIPES!!!!!! 😁🫶🏽✌🏼😎
You are 1000% correct . Steve still has pipes as well as that emotion that just captivates you wraps around your heart and won’t let go! It’s had my heart now for 40+ years and forever!!
They have tons of hits: " Separate ways", "Anyway you want it", "Who's crying now", "Send her my love", "Stone in love".
YESSSSSS
One of my favorites that not much People react to is ‘why can’t this night go on forever’
Add “STILL THEY RIDE, After The Fall”
Dont forget Faithfully
Why can’t this night go on forever? Lights!!
This song came out 2years before my daughter was born and is a favorite of mine. Fast forward 13years later I was driving my daughter and 2 of her friends somewhere when this song came on the radio and to my surprise all 3 are singing it word for word, fast forward my 6year old granddaughter did the same. It is a timeless song.
This is the official Open Arms video. After Journey's Mtv' concert was done, Journey made this song as their official video!
The whole concert is a Masterpiece!!!!
You might love their ballad called "When you love a woman" too. It was later in their career and was the last album they did together as a band. They broke up shortly after. Journey went on to hire new lead singers, while Steve basically disappeared from the music scene for decades.
The greatest ballad/love song of all-time. Every high school dance in the 80's remembers every time this song was played.
YES Last senior high school dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lights was like that for the late 70's
It is called a Rock Ballad. They are a Rock Band. They always have to sing a slow song.
Live, yet his voice is still perfectly flawless. ❤❤
Steve Perry, what can you say....how insane is he live? Just mind blowing.
One of the very 1st power ballads. Jonathan played the idea for Steve, who finished it with him. Neal wanted to leave it off the album and refused to play it in concert because there was no great guitar solo. But the 1st time they played it it brought the house down...and brought women to the concerts. Kudos to Steve for masterful performance. For a vocalist,it is very easy to let the adrenaline get to you and lose your pitch...but never Steve.
Steve Perry ......--------******* KING OF SINGING VOCALS *********---------............
In 2005, the members of Journey were inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It was 2017
@@kgunitkeese17It was 2005. You're thinking the year they were finally inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I was there! Just google!
Guys I was driving for this show and was backstage. And on stage watch this show. Concert was great and became a fan of Journey 😃
Another huge power ballad from them is "Faithfully." (1983)
Please Faithfully next. Classic
An amazing voice and he was a great ballad singer. He could sing as well live as in the studio. They had so many hits in the 80s and led the way.
While it does suck getting old, if I wasn't a geezer now I wouldn't have been in my prime while they were in theirs.Thanks guys for bringing back some great memories!
Great observation.
A bit of trivia about this song: It was written by Jonathan Cain, the keyboardist, while he was still with the band The Babys. He tried to get John Waite, leader of The Babys, to let them record and perform it, but John Waite said it was too syrupy and refused it. Luckily, The Babys opened for Journey on tour and when Gregg Rolie (Journey's then keyboardist) decided to leave, they asked Jon Cain to join Journey. He played the song for Steve Perry and he loved it. It became Journey's highest charting single at #2 on the Billboard singles chart. Incidentally, The Babys never had a song chart that high.
Interesting facts about Jonathan Cain you mentioned 😊, just one of many things that are missing in today’s music, the social connections, in how bands got started, like how Daryl Hall and John Oates came together both met in a club playing for different bands but both were being kicked out of there apartments by their roommates and decided to become roommates together. The rest is history 😊, or how the back up road musicians for Linda Ronstatd decided to form their own band and thus the Eagles 🦅 were born😊, but am glad Daryl got screed by his own band mates. We would never would have had that great music come together by John & Oates 😊. I heard he was living with 2 band members but another band member broke up with his girlfriend so they told (Darly or was it John)? I forgot but anyway, he needed to leave the apartment and find another place to live, so that the other band member can take his place to live in the apartment. Both John & Oates were not appreciated in their bands and were relegated to just taking orders and just do what your told and don’t bother with any creativity in making music 🎶
My best guy friend in the military- this was our song and we always danced it together. Stayed friends without messing it up with a relationship.....I still think of him today and hope he is well. ❤
I'm 67 and every time I hear this song it still gives me goosebumps ❤❤❤ check out Wheel in the Sky live in Osaka ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, an excellent one!
Steve Perry has such an amazing voice
Journey sure could capture the dramatic in a song.
You guys will never understand how huge journey was or this album was this was broadcast live on MTV and then the following week. It was on CBS versus Saturday Night Live and the concert beat SNL, They were so popular they had a video game. Just an amazing concert. I remember watching it live on MTV and I have the DVD for it too.
"Faithfully" "Only the Young" are my two favorites.
I love listening to this man sing ~
Phil & Sam for a more rockin side of Journey check out Any Way You Want It. Also for a jazzier sound check out Walks Like A Lady , an often overlooked gem from Journey.
Hey B & B!
You can't go wrong with any Journey reaction. Of you want to hear something a bit more rocking from Journey, please react to their song, "Stone In Love." My absolute favorite song of theirs.
I saw them live back on this tour in the 80s. They owned those years, and for good reason.
Don't stop believing is my 6 year old grandson's favorite song and he sings every word...💜💜💜
The Kings of Power Ballads bar none.
9:19 Steve Perry/Journey never fails to move me. Steve's voice/emotion, Neal's guitar, the drums, the keys , lyrics. Simply put: you feel it all, and it's memorable. That's what I call Special❣️
I saw Journey July 9, 1983 at Reunion Arena in Dallas Texas. They were SO good.
Why Can't This Night Go On Forever
Steve Perry at his finest
I saw Journey back in 1985. One of the best concerts I have ever been to.
They didn't tour in 1985. It would have been 1983 or 1986-87.
This was our senior prom song back in 1983 ❤️
Mine as well.
I vote for SEND HER MY LOVE!❤
Journey is incredible.
Saw them in 1982. It was in my top five concerts. They came back with four encores...
React to "Faithfully" (1983), which has often been called the best power ballad ever written. And yes, they were the best at power ballads. I believe "Open Arms" was the first song to be deemed a "power ballad", though it certainly wasn't the first power ballad recorded. Because Journey's power ballads were so popular, the general public started calling them a power ballad band, which is so wrong. This band played so many styles! (How many times did I say "power ballad" just now??)
Steve's voice carries your heart away into the heavens.
I'm primarily a metalhead. But Journey is one of those bands that most everyone liked something they did. Chock full of great musicians and possibly the best singer rock n roll has ever known, it was hard not to like them. They were a musicians man band. Neal, while being a horrible human being, is a great guitarist. Were they the greatest at ballads?.... GOOD GOD YES!!! Love the reaction guys. Glad to see your success is continuing. GO BOSTON BRUINS!!! 🍻👏🤟
Journey is one of those very rare bands who can use a live performance for an official music video. I used to have their "greatest hits live" on cassette. Imo, their live performances are just as good, if not better, than the studio versions. Steve Perry was a phenom in their peak Era. And nobody ever gives the guitar player enough credit. He plays all the solos perfectly every time.
Journey LIGHTS/ STAY AWHILE Live Osaka Japan 1980 ❤
This song was playing on the juke box on my husband and my first date back in early 1980's and still married in 2024 thanks for the rewind
This is from the "Live in Houston 1981" DVD. This song was also part of the movie soundtrack from "Heavy Metal".
Along with The Last American Virgin
Pure talent. No fake singing like so many others in concert.
Love Journey. They are so very talented. Steve's voice is so very beautiful! Love your reactions! ♥
I was fortunate to see them in Nov. 81 for my 18th bday...Steve wore the same shirt...amazing concert...perhaps my favorite. Good journey...Peace!
Yes, i deliberately missed this concert. I was living in Houston at the time. I was into Journeys first three albums before they got Steve Perry. I thought at the time the band sold out, with their new sound and singer. I was more into their prog rock sound. Still should have went to the concert. 😞
I was there and it was great!
Yes Escape Tour I saw in Dallas 3 nights before this show in Houston. Incredible! ❤
This show is indicative of the whole tour that year. I was at [and photographed] the Oakland show of this tour and being it was their home turf there was special attention to being a great performance for the SF Bay hometown fans.
"Why cant this night go on forever" is rarely metioned but its one of my favorites!
The concert was recorded at The Summit in Houston, TX. Where the Houston Rockets used to play.
In almost all Journey's ballads there is Jonathan Cain's magic touch (music and lyrics). 😉
I'm especially fond of this song because it was "our song" with a woman I loved... and she chose this song after hearing it from one of my Journey records. ❤
Probably their most famous song or up there anyways is “Faithfully” and another ballad type song.
Steve’s solo song Oh Sherry is one of my favorite songs.
Two of the best Journey songs are “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin,” and “Lights.” Guaranteed hits!
This song sounds better live than the one recorded in the studio. Journey is iconic ❤
Uptempo Journey songs like "DSB":
Separate Ways
Lovin Touchin Squeezin
Any Way You Want It
Girl Can't Help It
Yesyesyesyesyes!!! Love it. Great pick!! This is so beautiful….❤😊
Oregenality absolutely amazing The journey Man legend perry forever The Golden voice The Big one no body can like Mr perry anymore ❤❤❤❤❤💞💞💞💞💞
I just read this Escape Album is officially the No. 1 for all time...18x platinum in the U. S. Lucky to have seen them twice! ❤
A first full album reaction, Escape would be a great place to start! Happy Trails B & B
When Steve sings I believe every single word.
This was always a great couple skate song at rollerskating rinks
I saw Journey on this tour.🤗 Seeing Steve Perry live was incredible.💯😊❤️✌️
I remember high school and the dances Journey was the best.
Saw them in Oct 1981 in Syracuse NY 8th row center Steve had the same shirt on.
My favorites are Faithfully and this one!!❤❤ So love Journey!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
I was at their Walk of Fame ceremony. Got a handshake from Steve Smith (drummer). Sorry that Gregg Rolie wasn't there.
You would also love the song, "Send her my love." The whole Escape LP is 🔥 Send her
My love is on the Frontiers LP.
This was the song I cried to when my very young heart was broken❤
"Who's crying now" same concert, fire!
80s high school dances and roller skating rinks.
Open arms is what we danced to on our wedding..for our 25th anniversary, I had them change it to faithfully!!😉😁
I saw them live live 6 times. It was terrific every time.
I don't remember the instrumental being so much louder before
Saw them twice and was so awesome and grateful
I love how you can hear Neal’s guitar buzzing in the quiet parts. It is still rock n roll. Lol
This concert was aired on MTV.
All this time I thought he was singing "broken arms".
2009 THEY GOT THE STAR
Had listened to this many times and still get goosebumps
Open arms is a proper waltz and great to dance to!
Love them, seen them six times in concert. My favorites are Wheel In The Sky and Lovin, Touching, Squeezing. Check it out.
Wow! This was absolutely incredible... i loved it so much! One of my favourite albums growing up was Daydream by Mariah Carey and i used to love to listen to her cover of this song on that album. I had no idea it was a cover and i must say, i love the original just as much... great reaction guys... you two are the best!
Couple Skate only. ❤
JOURNEY - " The Eyes Of A Woman " (Official Audio) this is a must hear youguys are going to enjoy this song. 🎸 It's one of journeys best albums Raised on Radio 1986 studio version. This song has everything from Awesome Drums Coolest Bass and super epic Guitars 🎸🎹 the Keyboards are an essential part of Journeys Epic Sound too. Steve Perry's Voice Is Phenomenal as always. This song truly Rocks
Oh this song !!!!! The memories from my teenage years ❤❤❤❤
Have they NOT done the official “Faithfully” video yet?!? (Which came after this concert). It’s arguably the greatest rock ballad/video combo ever. (Close contender: Bon Jovi “Dead Or Alive”)
Saw them live a couple of times during Steve Perry's peak (Departure, Escape). He had such an amazing voice and they put on a great show.
A great song! Memories of school dances !
*Holding up bic lighter* 😎🌟✨⭐
One of my favorite songs of all time. The memories. Speaking of weddings, the final episode of season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer there was a mariachi band playing this song during a wedding scene. It's a fantastic show. I highly recommend it. Gr8 vid as usual, guys. 🎶 🎸 🎶 🎹 🎶
From Trial by Fire..still she cries.
Or listen to them playing in Tokyo in 81 who’s crying now. Really slowed down…
I have to say I love how you guys talk about your reaction videos and actually analyze them. It’s pretty neat to hear your insight and thoughts about some of the best music from the 70s and 80s early 90s. I have seen other reaction videos overtime here and there and I came across your channel by accident a little bit ago. I’ve already watched a ton of videos. I’ve also never subscribed to anyone’s channel before as far as reaction vids. Yours is the only one I have subscribed to. Definitely looking forward to more of them!
I toleratd Journey as a teen. Girls loved it, so had to play it. They have grown on me since 👍.
I prefer the studio version of this song as the live concert version loses the tenderness of the song. But if you want to hear a great love ballad, you should check out Dan Hill's Sometimes When We Touch.
One of the best at Ballads for sure, I'd put the Scorpions up there as well. Lots more to check out from Journey. Check out 'Who's Crying Now' or 'Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' by Journey next. Cheers.
If you want a banger from them I HIGHLY recommend "Separate Ways," (1983) but make sure you listen to the full 5:27 version and NOT the Official Video that chops a full minute out of this amazing tune.
It's great that you guys enjoy this amazing concert, but I would recommend you don't judge the song specifically from a live performance. The studio version is very clear and I always feel the first listen to any song should be the one that made it famous and that everyone knows and hears over and over -- and that hit it big on the charts. At the very least, once you've heard it live please familiarize yourself with the studio version by listening to it a few times (and possibly w/lyrics too).