A little background on this, Steve himself had said that this is one of the hardest songs vocally for him to sing. I think mainly because of the runs and different ranges he has to hit within the song. Yet, he does it effortlessly. Steve's voice is a masterclass!
One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. Everything about this is top tier! Neal Schon is criminally underrated as a guitarist! ! my opinion, this version is far superior to the studio version! Great reaction, guys! Hopefully, your next Journey song will be "When you love a woman." I think you'll really enjoy it.
Exactly and Neal is killing the lead on this song. If you listen to this song it is as an orchestra is playing this song with Journey. The Changes, in this are Amazing
It's amazing that Steve Perry could sing like this through an entire concert, night after night. What a gift to be able to hear a song performed like this.
Yes, it was a gift to see it performed live. I had no idea what rabbit hole I was going to be going down, about three weeks after this Houston Concert in November 1981 at the Los Angeles Western Forum when I was 15 years old. It was my best friend that wanted to go and bought the tickets. I knew the usual album rock radio hits but knew little else. I was already being blown away within the first couple of songs and falling for all of them as a band of musicians, but especially Steve Perry and his stratospheric level voice along with his cute and charismatic stage presence. Then this song. As I have described so many times over the years, I was mesmerized, and then the end with that last note of his, metaphorically, my mouth wide open, my jaw hit the floor in awe. Literally in awe. I remember that moment so clearly, and this Houston recording is so similar so I get to experience it again and again whenever I want. Literally changed my life, for the Love I had for the music and his Voice, and everything else a 15 year old girl with an ultra huge crush would have. Their music still gives me chills to this day.
Historically, Jonathan Cain always did that piano solo leading into Open Arms. It also gave Steve Perry stage time to recoup his voice and energy after performing Mother Father. He said in interviews Mother Father was the most difficult and taxing for him to perform LIVE. What a powerful and incredible LIVE done here in so many ways.
This whole concert is Top Notch!! And this song is what us Classic Journey fans call a ...... 'Masterpiece' of performance!!! Fun Fact - This song wasn't done in the whole tour, only a very few cities got to hear 'Mother Father' perform live!! I'm so grateful that it was recorded!!
Johnathan Cain did that solo keyboard to allow Steve Perry to catch his breath, due the difficulty of the vocal range & power that was needed for Steve to sing this song. Hope that cleared that up for you all.
Older Journey is so, so good (and overlooked). You two should also check out, and review another one from this earlier period called "Feelin' that Way/Anytime". Its a banger as you'd say.
Steve Perry once said that this was the toughest Journey song to sing, yet he still kills it on this live performance. Just another amazing performance by one of the best voices of all time. You have a few of those "once in a lifetime" voices, and then there are even fewer "there will NEVER be another like them" voices, and Steve is definitely in that latter category. As far as the guitar work goes... Its funny, but when you hear conversations about the best guitar players, Neal Schon of Journey often doesn't get mentioned which is a bit of a travesty to me, as he is one of the best in my opinion. Anyway... I've been looking forward to seeing you two react to this, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Your reactions continue to be among the very best and I can't wait to see what's next!
On your statement here. I absolutely agree with you about Neal. I also wonder why there's not much mention when people talk about great singer/guitarist combos. Many mention Roth and Eddie, Tyler and Perry etc.. in my opinion Neal Schon and Steve Perry are one of, if not the greatest combos ever. They compliment each other so well. Neal sings as beautifully on his guitar as Steve does vocally.
It's insanely difficult: as a woman I find it pretty easy to sing along with Journey, but I wouldn't even think of trying this. Just when you think you've heard Steve do everything possible with his voice, he does something else. Plus it apparently had a lot of emotional meaning for Perry, so they didn't perform it often. We're lucky they included it in this epic concert so we can see him doing this tour de force live.
Journey had that whole package: outstanding vocals, great instrumental backing, and good feeling vibes. It's a big reason why music from that era was, and still is, so good that people keep coming back to it.
Sensational Steve Perry never disappoints. What an iconic band also. He is one of a very very few that sounds the same live as in the studio.Definetly he and Freddie Mercury were the greatest singers from late 70s well into the 80s.
I disagree. What sets Steve apart is that he doesn't sound the same live as in the studio. He sounds better live. He also changed how he approached every song differently in every single show. Most performers sing their songs the exact same way live as they did on the record. Not Steve. You KNEW it was live because it was always different than the record. Perry also sang with more power live than on record. Freddie can't touch Steve, IMHO. He lacked control of pitch and vibrato. He was a great showman, though.
Was at this concert in 1981 in Houston. What I didn't know then was how iconic of a performance it would be. Steve Perry was perfection and fit perfectly with his bandmates. Remember, this is 100% LIVE. No autotune or computers. Men, instruments, and a voice. It is reported that Steve Perrry did the studio version of this song in ONE take. Check it out. Still they Ride is another great live version at this same concert.
Been listening to Journey with Steve Perry for 46 * years, never tire of the "Voice". By far my favorite song........... By all means please listen to all live songs from Mr. Perry,
I was shocked the first time I saw them. They were such great live band. Steve's voice is beyond the bar. And, all the band are great on their instruments.
A masterpiece at every level. The studio version does not include the piano solo at the end, this was the band's way to introduce their new keyboards player Jonathan Cain to the audience. Founding member keyboards player Gregg Rolie was burned out on touring and retired. Jonathan Cain had toured with Journey with their opening act The Baby's, so he was familiar with their vibe, and of course they were familiar with him. Jonathan subsequently was an integral part of their hits from both the "Escape" and "Frontiers" albums.
I am so Glad you got around to reacting to this Thank You ❤❤❤ Please please please check out the version of Wheel in the Sky and Walks Like a Lady live in Osaka Steve plays around with that beautiful voice of his alongside Neal's guitar it's amazing 😊
Journey said in an interview that Steve did this song in 1 take when they recorded it! He is just so amazingly talented ❤❤❤ There will never be anyone that will ever come close to Steve’s talent and ability to make you feel the passion and emotion of every word sung. Steve is a once in a lifetime singer!❤❤
There is one Very Talented Singibg Drummer who is so Damn Close to Steve in this Song. You'd think Steve had this Song for Journey to keep alive forever. This Song Mother Father other Singer is Deen Castronovo, yes with Journey take a listen
This concert in Houston is one of the best of journeys Steve Perry remember this is a concert, and he runs from one end of the stage to the other end of the stage back-and-forth nonstop as he is singing songs, and dance in a long, twirling whatever he’s doing because he loves to perform for his fans and you never could tell that he was running all over the place That’s when bands were awesome members could actually play instruments no computers singers didn’t have special microphones. You hear what is coming out of that mouth and that is the mouth of Steve Perry better known as “The Voice” Last year he was voted for the billboard, best rock singer of all time that is a huge award There’s been nobody like him cents he not only has a great singing voice, but he’s a good guy. He never did really speak badly about band members, but they sure do you like to throw out darts at him. Journey was not famous until Steve Perry came into that group, and he took them soaring up into the heavens 💙🎤🎶💜
True he was, but it was an opinion list. There is No way Steve is in the 20s for Singers. To me it means these people Still don't want to give Steve & Journey the Credit they deserve
@@overthetop....speakingof4337 Only one Grammy nomination. They gave them a plaque in the Grammy Hall of Fame for DSB a few years ago when it was inducted into The Library of Congress. I prefer to call it the hall of shame in that those are the songs that should have a Grammy but don't.
I watched an interview with the keyboardist Johnatha Cain, from just a few years ago, and the album version was sang by Steve Perry in ONE TAKE! he sang it once and that was it and it was album perfect!
It was the 80s...people wore all kinds of stuff lol. Same shirt in this one...same concert. If you watch more Journey, you'll find that Steve is a master of showing emotion in songs. Steve Perry has said that Mother Father was the toughest song to sing. The piano solo at the end was to allow him time to recover. As for the studio version, the vocals were done in 1 take!
I saw Journey live in 1981 at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. Loverboy open for them and I will tell you that was one very enjoyable convert. We had floor seats but everyone stood on their seats the whole show. Steve was at his peak then and was so good.
The piano solo at the end was just that, a piano solo. It is not part of the song itself but instead acted as a transition into the bands next song, Who's Crying Now.
There are so many songs that I think should have been just as hard as this one like Suzanne, Frontiers, Edge of the Blade but Steve did say this one was the hardest. All of their music and Steve’s solo work is off the chain. I am a Perry girl from the beginning in 1978, and I still worship this man🥰
Will never forget that show. My friends and I planned on cruising down to Houston (and telling our parents we were sleeping at each other's houses; hey, it was high school!). In the end, we didn't make the trip, but are thankful the stellar performance eventually appeared on DVD years later. Wish Journey was still like this instead of a greatest-hits machine with absolutely nothing new in the live setting.
Steve's voice is one of the best, if not the best, in my opinion. Also, Neil Schon has always been underrated. He is so talented❣️ So special. Journey music is special❤ Thanks again😊
Steve Perry is a legend with the voice of a God. He is the best vocalist in the world. Journey was amazing live and never missed a beat. Steve will forever be the voice.
The amazing thing about Journey that I have noticed is they sound practically identical to their studio recordings. Musically, vocally, there's almost no discernible difference. That is a rare and special uniqueness, and incredibly impressive.
Thank you for analyzing this incredible song, instead of the most popular ones. I've been listening to it since it came out and every time I still get goosebumps.
Love it!!! ❤ I would also suggest an older Journey song. "Just The Same Way" or "Feeling That Way" or "Wheel In The Sky"...Too many great ones to choose from. What about the one everyone knows "Separate Ways" with the cheesy video (which I like btw even tho the video is a little cheesy, the song Separate Ways is epic!) Also, "When You Love a Woman", "Girl Can't Help It." "Still They Ride".. Also, several songs on the Houston Live are very fast, high energy such as "Keep on Runnin", "Dead or Alive", Anyway You Want It" I could go on and on....Thank you so much for reacting to this very special Journey song. ❤🎉❤
Phil & Sam, one of the most important videos to watch/hear is: “When You Love a Woman” Steve Perry’s last work with Journey. Journey’s first Grammy. Steve was beyond burned-out and in great pain, needing a double hip replacement. The ever professional, you would never know by the delivery he gives in this video and the passion of his vocals.
Great reaction! Out of dozens of reactions I've watched, you may be the first one who actually gets this song in its entirety: the message, mood changes, instrumental fills, vocals, energy... and it's freaking live!! Perfection. BTW, the piano at the end has nothing to do with "Mother, Father". It's just a little solo. Piano, guitar and drums each have a short solo in this concert.
I would recommend Steve Perry singing "Still They Ride." The song is a vinyet to Steve Perry's youth, so I would recommend a reaction to Steve first, in my opinion. The song was written by Steve, Neal and Cain. 16:07
The studio version of ‘mother father’ Steve did it in ONE take! And then walked out of the studio. Steve is absolutely the GOAT. Jon Bon Jovi gave him the nickname “The Voice”. At the time, there was always an argument around HS as to who had the best rock voice; Steve or Freddie Mercury. In an interview with Freddie, the reporter asked him who he thought had the greatest voice in the business. Freddie said, you should talk to Steve Perry!
One of my all time favorites! Winds of March is a gorgeous song and Steve is perfect, as always! There’s NO ONE BETTER! No one! STEVE AUGERI, not Arnel, not ANYONE, not EVER! There’s only person named THE VOICE and his name IS Stephen Ray Perry!!!! End of discussion! I dare ANY of those ppl to hit those notes!
I had every Journey album available. I just recently gave my stereo to my grandson along with all my albums. Made his day. I love mother father. Not many people heard of it. Saw them live 1979
Hi! New here. Great reaction. Jonathan Cain is the bomb on the keyboards, don’t you think? As a side note, I have to laugh at your reaction to Steve’s shirt because it was the quintessential 80’s style found everywhere at the time.😊
Best live song I've ever enjoyed at a concert and as a child of the 70's I saw some of the greatest concerts ever! This entire 2 hour show was phenomenal!
I was at this concert/performane. A senior in high school, I went to 2 or 3 concerts a week on average. Journey was by far the best (for me) live performances year after year. The Summit had great acoustics, probably why they chose to video this concert.
If anyone asks you why does Steve Perry has the greatest rock voice, just play any song from this concert. MOTHER, FATHER is just on another level.
A little background on this, Steve himself had said that this is one of the hardest songs vocally for him to sing. I think mainly because of the runs and different ranges he has to hit within the song. Yet, he does it effortlessly. Steve's voice is a masterclass!
One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. Everything about this is top tier! Neal Schon is criminally underrated as a guitarist! ! my opinion, this version is far superior to the studio version!
Great reaction, guys!
Hopefully, your next Journey song will be "When you love a woman." I think you'll really enjoy it.
I feel that people tend to forget what great songwriters Steve, Jon and Neal are. Incredibly talented musicians 🎶
Exactly and Neal is killing the lead on this song. If you listen to this song it is as an orchestra is playing this song with Journey. The Changes, in this are Amazing
It's so cool that they gave Jonathan Cain a solo to show his piano skills and pointing out his name so the people knew his name.
Steve Perry had one of the greatest vocals ever.
Still has!
@@MPHauss Unfortunately not today at his current age..
For me, this is Journey’s masterpiece. It is a perfect song. Period.
No one can ever replace this man in Journey they try but fall short everytime.
It's amazing that Steve Perry could sing like this through an entire concert, night after night. What a gift to be able to hear a song performed like this.
Yes, it was a gift to see it performed live. I had no idea what rabbit hole I was going to be going down, about three weeks after this Houston Concert in November 1981 at the Los Angeles Western Forum when I was 15 years old. It was my best friend that wanted to go and bought the tickets. I knew the usual album rock radio hits but knew little else. I was already being blown away within the first couple of songs and falling for all of them as a band of musicians, but especially Steve Perry and his stratospheric level voice along with his cute and charismatic stage presence. Then this song. As I have described so many times over the years, I was mesmerized, and then the end with that last note of his, metaphorically, my mouth wide open, my jaw hit the floor in awe. Literally in awe. I remember that moment so clearly, and this Houston recording is so similar so I get to experience it again and again whenever I want. Literally changed my life, for the Love I had for the music and his Voice, and everything else a 15 year old girl with an ultra huge crush would have. Their music still gives me chills to this day.
That pace is one of the reasons first Gregg Rolie and then Steve finally burned out and walked away for the sake of their health and sanity.
Historically, Jonathan Cain always did that piano solo leading into Open Arms. It also gave Steve Perry stage time to recoup his voice and energy after performing Mother Father. He said in interviews Mother Father was the most difficult and taxing for him to perform LIVE. What a powerful and incredible LIVE done here in so many ways.
Cain said the studio version was done in one take.
This whole concert is Top Notch!! And this song is what us Classic Journey fans call a ...... 'Masterpiece' of performance!!!
Fun Fact - This song wasn't done in the whole tour, only a very few cities got to hear 'Mother Father' perform live!! I'm so grateful that it was recorded!!
This is fantastic!!! Steve can sing like a real angel. 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Jonathan Cain also said in an interview that when they recorded Mother Father in the studio, Steve did this amazing masterpiece in one take! ❤
Johnathan Cain did that solo keyboard to allow Steve Perry to catch his breath, due the difficulty of the vocal range & power that was needed for Steve to sing this song.
Hope that cleared that up for you all.
@PerrySteve South Florida.
Cain is an amazing musician and song writer..
No Auto-Tune no tricks just pure voice no lip syncing
Older Journey is so, so good (and overlooked). You two should also check out, and review another one from this earlier period called "Feelin' that Way/Anytime". Its a banger as you'd say.
I like the Midnight Special version best for that one.
Steve Perry once said that this was the toughest Journey song to sing, yet he still kills it on this live performance. Just another amazing performance by one of the best voices of all time. You have a few of those "once in a lifetime" voices, and then there are even fewer "there will NEVER be another like them" voices, and Steve is definitely in that latter category.
As far as the guitar work goes... Its funny, but when you hear conversations about the best guitar players, Neal Schon of Journey often doesn't get mentioned which is a bit of a travesty to me, as he is one of the best in my opinion. Anyway... I've been looking forward to seeing you two react to this, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Your reactions continue to be among the very best and I can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks Chase, glad you enjoyed this epic piece of work! You nailed it, so unique!
Don't forget Ross Valory and Steve Smith.
@@kevinwestmoreland2099 Steve Smith is an absolute monster on the drums.
On your statement here. I absolutely agree with you about Neal. I also wonder why there's not much mention when people talk about great singer/guitarist combos. Many mention Roth and Eddie, Tyler and Perry etc.. in my opinion Neal Schon and Steve Perry are one of, if not the greatest combos ever. They compliment each other so well. Neal sings as beautifully on his guitar as Steve does vocally.
It's insanely difficult: as a woman I find it pretty easy to sing along with Journey, but I wouldn't even think of trying this. Just when you think you've heard Steve do everything possible with his voice, he does something else. Plus it apparently had a lot of emotional meaning for Perry, so they didn't perform it often. We're lucky they included it in this epic concert so we can see him doing this tour de force live.
Journey had that whole package: outstanding vocals, great instrumental backing, and good feeling vibes. It's a big reason why music from that era was, and still is, so good that people keep coming back to it.
My Journey logo tattoo, from the Escape album from 1981, will forever be a symbol of my love for the band 💕
You guys have only touched the tip of the iceberg on Journey. They are amazing.
No it doesn't get any better than this!! First time i saw this video, i cried because it was so
beautiful!!
The GOAT
Journey and Steve are always better live. He's a beast!
Sensational Steve Perry never disappoints. What an iconic band also. He is one of a very very few that sounds the same live as in the studio.Definetly he and Freddie Mercury were the greatest singers from late 70s well into the 80s.
I disagree. What sets Steve apart is that he doesn't sound the same live as in the studio. He sounds better live. He also changed how he approached every song differently in every single show. Most performers sing their songs the exact same way live as they did on the record. Not Steve. You KNEW it was live because it was always different than the record. Perry also sang with more power live than on record. Freddie can't touch Steve, IMHO. He lacked control of pitch and vibrato. He was a great showman, though.
Completely agree! Couldn't have said it better@@RustyHinge
As well as George Michael..(R.I.P.)
Was at this concert in 1981 in Houston. What I didn't know then was how iconic of a performance it would be. Steve Perry was perfection and fit perfectly with his bandmates. Remember, this is 100% LIVE. No autotune or computers. Men, instruments, and a voice. It is reported that Steve Perrry did the studio version of this song in ONE take. Check it out. Still they Ride is another great live version at this same concert.
Been listening to Journey with Steve Perry for 46 * years, never tire of the "Voice". By far my favorite song........... By all means please listen to all live songs from Mr. Perry,
I was shocked the first time I saw them. They were such great live band. Steve's voice is beyond the bar. And, all the band are great on their instruments.
A masterpiece at every level. The studio version does not include the piano solo at the end, this was the band's way to introduce their new keyboards player Jonathan Cain to the audience. Founding member keyboards player Gregg Rolie was burned out on touring and retired. Jonathan Cain had toured with Journey with their opening act The Baby's, so he was familiar with their vibe, and of course they were familiar with him. Jonathan subsequently was an integral part of their hits from both the "Escape" and "Frontiers" albums.
And then he dismounts from the mic. Total boss move.
First time coming across this Journey song today! Steve Perry has an unbelievable voice
Steve perry the Best male voice ever no one cant touch Steve perry voice Steve perry the GOAT
I am so Glad you got around to reacting to this Thank You ❤❤❤ Please please please check out the version of Wheel in the Sky and Walks Like a Lady live in Osaka Steve plays around with that beautiful voice of his alongside Neal's guitar it's amazing 😊
Love Wheel in the sky too!
Journey has so many Great Songs. They are Iconic...
Back in the day Journey sounded better live than in studio
Journey said in an interview that Steve did this song in 1 take when they recorded it! He is just so amazingly talented ❤❤❤ There will never be anyone that will ever come close to Steve’s talent and ability to make you feel the passion and emotion of every word sung. Steve is a once in a lifetime singer!❤❤
There is one Very Talented Singibg Drummer who is so Damn Close to Steve in this Song. You'd think Steve had this Song for Journey to keep alive forever. This Song Mother Father other Singer is Deen Castronovo, yes with Journey take a listen
This is one take too, no do overs when you're live.
THE most important song that Journey, and Steve Perry has to offer, that's my reaction!!!❤
This concert in Houston is one of the best of journeys
Steve Perry remember this is a concert, and he runs from one end of the stage to the other end of the stage back-and-forth nonstop as he is singing songs, and dance in a long, twirling whatever he’s doing because he loves to perform for his fans and you never could tell that he was running all over the place
That’s when bands were awesome members could actually play instruments no computers singers didn’t have special microphones. You hear what is coming out of that mouth and that is the mouth of Steve Perry better known as “The Voice”
Last year he was voted for the billboard, best rock singer of all time that is a huge award
There’s been nobody like him cents he not only has a great singing voice, but he’s a good guy. He never did really speak badly about band members, but they sure do you like to throw out darts at him.
Journey was not famous until Steve Perry came into that group, and he took them soaring up into the heavens 💙🎤🎶💜
True he was, but it was an opinion list. There is No way Steve is in the 20s for Singers. To me it means these people Still don't want to give Steve & Journey the Credit they deserve
@@overthetop....speakingof4337 Only one Grammy nomination. They gave them a plaque in the Grammy Hall of Fame for DSB a few years ago when it was inducted into The Library of Congress. I prefer to call it the hall of shame in that those are the songs that should have a Grammy but don't.
Steve said this was the hardest song for him to sing live.
-definetly- !
I watched an interview with the keyboardist Johnatha Cain, from just a few years ago, and the album version was sang by Steve Perry in ONE TAKE! he sang it once and that was it and it was album perfect!
It was the 80s...people wore all kinds of stuff lol.
Same shirt in this one...same concert.
If you watch more Journey, you'll find that Steve is a master of showing emotion in songs.
Steve Perry has said that Mother Father was the toughest song to sing. The piano solo at the end was to allow him time to recover.
As for the studio version, the vocals were done in 1 take!
I saw Journey live in 1981 at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. Loverboy open for them and I will tell you that was one very enjoyable convert. We had floor seats but everyone stood on their seats the whole show. Steve was at his peak then and was so good.
First :) Amazing performance; great choice!!
Steve Perry…..The Voice! Check out the live version of Girl Can’t Help It. Also in the video is a young Randy Jackson on bass.
Yes!
Yes!
The live version
Still they ride Tokyo live 1983 Steve is amazing
Yes!
The piano solo at the end was just that, a piano solo. It is not part of the song itself but instead acted as a transition into the bands next song, Who's Crying Now.
Legend perry loving people fantastic singer ever Soo sweet smooth sounds already definitely Mr perry still the voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’ve been waiting for you to do this since you first did Journey. And I’m the 7th son so I can relate. Thanks to Mary for the rec
There are so many songs that I think should have been just as hard as this one like Suzanne, Frontiers, Edge of the Blade but Steve did say this one was the hardest. All of their music and Steve’s solo work is off the chain. I am a Perry girl from the beginning in 1978, and I still worship this man🥰
Greatest vocalist ever Gail, and a great band backing him up.
@@raymo6795 totally agree😎
Steve is also the nicest, most humble and generous mega star I have ever met😎
Will never forget that show. My friends and I planned on cruising down to Houston (and telling our parents we were sleeping at each other's houses; hey, it was high school!). In the end, we didn't make the trip, but are thankful the stellar performance eventually appeared on DVD years later. Wish Journey was still like this instead of a greatest-hits machine with absolutely nothing new in the live setting.
Steve's voice is one of the best, if not the best, in my opinion. Also, Neil Schon has always been underrated. He is so talented❣️ So special. Journey music is special❤ Thanks again😊
Our pleasure!
Neal Schon is underrated as a guitarist he started playing with Santana at 16
The high note Steve hits is unreal!
Thank you for not cutting off JC's keyboard solo
The Microphone Dismount at the end
Love this performance 💗. Seeing it never gets old for me. Really outstanding talent all the artists of Journey!!🔥💃
Steve Perry is a legend with the voice of a God. He is the best vocalist in the world. Journey was amazing live and never missed a beat. Steve will forever be the voice.
@PerrySteve I am from CT and so happy I found this on RUclips. I can never get enough of that beautiful voice!
No one can touch this!! My favorite of Journey!!
The amazing thing about Journey that I have noticed is they sound practically identical to their studio recordings. Musically, vocally, there's almost no discernible difference. That is a rare and special uniqueness, and incredibly impressive.
This was a MTV in Concert back in the channel’s infancy. They broadcasted it many times and it was fantastic.
Nice request Mary, one of my all time favorite b sides...Journey has been part of my life for 45 years, one of the greatest bands ever
Thank you for analyzing this incredible song, instead of the most popular ones. I've been listening to it since it came out and every time I still get goosebumps.
Steve Perry is so amazing that he actually recorded this track in one take on the album. The keyboard solo gave Steve a break before the next song.
So many journey songs to check out plus he has solo work too
He was amazing in concert. 18 years old 1986 boston garden
Next watch Who's Cryin Now from this concert. And for pure fun, watch them do Dead or Alive. They are having a blast!
Great request! Thanks for reacting to this!!
Love it!!! ❤ I would also suggest an older Journey song. "Just The Same Way" or "Feeling That Way" or "Wheel In The Sky"...Too many great ones to choose from. What about the one everyone knows "Separate Ways" with the cheesy video (which I like btw even tho the video is a little cheesy, the song Separate Ways is epic!) Also, "When You Love a Woman", "Girl Can't Help It." "Still They Ride".. Also, several songs on the Houston Live are very fast, high energy such as "Keep on Runnin", "Dead or Alive", Anyway You Want It" I could go on and on....Thank you so much for reacting to this very special Journey song. ❤🎉❤
52 million album sales in US. Over 100 million worldwide
One of the best live shows ever. You should watch the rest of it! I saw Journey w Steve 6 times and never disappointed ❤
Have you reacted to Open Arms from this same concert?
Best live performance ever💕
Phil & Sam, one of the most important videos to watch/hear is: “When You Love a Woman”
Steve Perry’s last work with Journey. Journey’s first Grammy. Steve was beyond burned-out and in great pain, needing a double hip replacement. The ever professional, you would never know by the delivery he gives in this video and the passion of his vocals.
Nomination only, the Beatles won.
Wonderful reaction, thank you guys! Sam you look extra pretty tonight.
Awesome reaction. "Faithfully" is the best IMO. One of the best love songs ever.
Please react to "When You Love a Woman". They are so amazing.
This is one of my favorite Journey songs ever!
Mine too
the best voice in rock/heavy music
Great reaction! Out of dozens of reactions I've watched, you may be the first one who actually gets this song in its entirety: the message, mood changes, instrumental fills, vocals, energy... and it's freaking live!! Perfection. BTW, the piano at the end has nothing to do with "Mother, Father". It's just a little solo. Piano, guitar and drums each have a short solo in this concert.
You all need to react to STILL THEY RIDE.Its being sung in the Philippines by their drummer Dean Castronovo.An amazing vocal perfomance.
I would recommend Steve Perry singing "Still They Ride." The song is a vinyet to Steve Perry's youth, so I would recommend a reaction to Steve first, in my opinion. The song was written by Steve, Neal and Cain. 16:07
I’m so grateful that I got to see this done live on this same tour…still gives me goosebumps to this day. ❤
The studio version of ‘mother father’ Steve did it in ONE take! And then walked out of the studio. Steve is absolutely the GOAT. Jon Bon Jovi gave him the nickname “The Voice”. At the time, there was always an argument around HS as to who had the best rock voice; Steve or Freddie Mercury. In an interview with Freddie, the reporter asked him who he thought had the greatest voice in the business. Freddie said, you should talk to Steve Perry!
I pretty sure Freddic Mercury said John Farnham who sang the song the voice and Tom Jones also said the same thing.
JOURNEY
"Winds Of March"
One of my all time favorites! Winds of March is a gorgeous song and Steve is perfect, as always! There’s NO ONE BETTER! No one! STEVE AUGERI, not Arnel, not ANYONE, not EVER!
There’s only person named THE VOICE and his name IS Stephen Ray Perry!!!! End of discussion! I dare ANY of those ppl to hit those notes!
My favorite song from Journey is Faithfully! I love them, such a great band!!🔥🔥
Thanks guys!!❤❤
Steve ,,,, known as the voice !!
Thank you for the quality video and sound!!🙏
I had every Journey album available. I just recently gave my stereo to my grandson along with all my albums. Made his day. I love mother father. Not many people heard of it. Saw them live 1979
Great Band for sure!
Many great bands had great line ups. This was journey s best.
Hi! New here. Great reaction. Jonathan Cain is the bomb on the keyboards, don’t you think? As a side note, I have to laugh at your reaction to Steve’s shirt because it was the quintessential 80’s style found everywhere at the time.😊
Great song right up there with The Girl Cant Help it and Still they Ride...
Do journeys
Still they ride live in Tokyo 1983 vocal fire 🔥 🔥
love this so much! i still have 2 albums!
You are right, after that piano solo they go into Who's Crying Now. Another great song you might want to check out live.
I was a senior in highschool, seen Journey with Arnal there good but wish I seen them live with Steve 🎤🎸🥁
The keyboard solo at the end is actually the introduction to "Who's Crying Now".
Best live song I've ever enjoyed at a concert and as a child of the 70's I saw some of the greatest concerts ever! This entire 2 hour show was phenomenal!
I was at this concert/performane. A senior in high school, I went to 2 or 3 concerts a week on average. Journey was by far the best (for me) live performances year after year. The Summit had great acoustics, probably why they chose to video this concert.
And no autotune!
That, is music!
Journey has a 100 great songs, this their best song ever, especially live!! Love it!
The album "Escape" is a very good album I had when I was 14.
My favorite song is "Who's Crying Now"
I am Japanese. 🗾👍