You said it perfectly, Sal! 🤗 I have many songs that do that for me. I see that you have never reacted to Sorrow by Pink Floyd. That is one of those for me. Also Echoes by Floyd. I would suggest both to you. Pulse version of Sorrow is magnificent
The reason I watch these reactions is because I can’t hear these songs again for the first time, but watching someone else hearing for the first time is the next best thing.
Every one of my favorite bands has a song or an album where I feel like they knocked it out of the park. On this song, these guys didn't just hit it out of the park. They knocked the skin off of the ball. Every member of the band hit their peak here.
What you will find out in time is that you can do a live Journey reaction and they will be as good if not better than the studio. You should react to the entire Houston concert 1981. The whole concert was filmed professionally and was during the Escape album tour. You will get a full taste of what Journey is; as it include songs from the Escape album and the previous 3 that included Steve Perry's wonderful voice. The concert include 14 songs along with solo's by guitarist Neil Schon, Pianist Jonathan Cain and drummer Steve Smith. Thanks and God Bless.
1000% agree. Journey Live is every bit as good or better than studio. @SalvoG…please choose “Live” version over studio anytime it’s an option. You won’t be disappointed. Guaranteed!
I play the Live in Houston concert in it's entirety or song by song ALL the time! We love it hear, would be cool to see a reaction! Edit to say I see you did some reactions! I would recommend though that you listen to "Stay with Me Awhile" from that concert, my fave vocals of Steve's.
@@nancywyatt821Awards from Rolling Stone etc don't matter. Even getting into the rock and roll hall of fame. True fans always appreciated them and will forever!!
I think there’s also a joy in seeing a younger generation discover the music and get so much enjoyment out of it. I’m not that much older than you (I’m 40) but this was the music I was raised on. 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s music filled my childhood because it’s what my mom listened to. It’s very nostalgic for me. My mom helped me appreciate so much music that I never would have been exposed to without her.
I think what we are trying to point out, live or studio, doesn't matter, they are that good. 👍🏽 Seen them live 3 times can vouch it's true. 😁 Continue on, doesn't matter, I'll listen. Little edgier, with Neal on guitar, great song. ❤
Ahhh - Journey. I love Deep Purple, Zep, Sabbath and Journey. There is just something about Steve's voice and Neil's guitar - they will take you to another place. They are a special band. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Wait till you hear them live - it's just as amazing as the studio if not more so.
I've seen all 3 of your reactions to Journey, and you seem to really love what your hearing yet you keep us waiting for your next Journey reaction! Every next song, yes will send you off the rails. Steve's voice will knock you out every time! Still They Ride live from Tokyo 1983, Steve's vocal performance in this version is on another stratosphere, you don't have to show us the live version but at least listen to it because it's the best! BTW Steve had the flu at this concert, but you would never know by his performance. Other magical recommendations: Why Can't This Night Go on Forever When You Love a Woman Lights I'll Be Alright With Out You Open Arms Thank you for reacting to Journey!
What fans don't talk about this song, is the BASS!!!!!!!! Throughout this song, the Ross (the bass player) is killing it!! According to Steve Perry, there was a fairly popular girl; that he had a crash on. And he said that she was the kind of girl, that wouldn't give him the time of day. He said that he was at the lake one summer day, and she was there. Wearing a pair of very, very, VERY short shorts!! Where when she bent down, she showed EVERYTHING!! Thus that's where you get ...... "In the heat with a blue jean girl" Now you can react to the live version from Houston, Tx!!
First! Helene here. Hi Sal! Steve Perry’s voice is just magnificent, isn’t it. Because Journey is considered pop/rock, I don’t think Perry gets enough cred when lists of best rock singers are discussed. Plant is my all-time fave, but Perry can just effortlessly soar…beautiful.
You will feel every word you hear and see Steve Perry sing. He does that with every song he sings. He was and is all of that when he sings. That is why his voice and the music this band made together has stood the test of time. It’s that amazing and it’s timeless.
I grew up on this. Music is very important to me. I’m glad you’re getting it. Emotional for sure. Music speaks to me soul. Rock and blues especially. Elvis and Journey both included melody to rock n roll. ✌️
This song and "Be Good to Yourself" are my two favorite Journey songs, and that's saying something. Journey has SO MANY good songs that it really is difficult to choose one or two favorites. Steve Perry is who put Journey into the stratosphere, but they released three albums prior to Steve joining the group ("Journey", "Next", and "Look into the Future") with Gregg Rolie as their lead singer. The music was jazz-fusion and progressive. Totally different band, but equally great music. When Steve joined, he and Gregg shared co-lead vocals on the albums "Evolution" and "Infinity". They also released a live album, "Captured" with Gregg Rolie before he left the group and Jonathan Cain joined as the new keyboard/pianist. Great stuff, and I really enjoy seeing Journey through the eyes of a new listener!
New sub here. You had me at hello!!! LOL. Became a fan based on your reactions to Journey! Looking forward to visiting your other reactions! I was fortunate enough to see Journey live in Ft. Worth, Tx from the front row! I still have a crush on Steve Perry and I'm 64 years old. Journey had it all. First song I heard was "lovin, touchin, squeezein". Appreciate your comments especially at the end. Awesome job!!!
80's Journey was ballad heavy. They had the greatest love songs. Steve Perry will go down as one of the best rock singers in history. But 70's Journey were rockers. Guitarist Neal Schon started off at age 15 playing in Carlos Santana's band. Try "Anyway You Want it" next. My favorite for something bluesy is "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'". Enjoy.
This is the "pre-pop" Journey sound, up to Escape which incls this, - Don't Stop Believin & -Mother, Father esp live. -Of A Lifetime('75) Infinity ('78) maybe their best -Feeling That Way/ Anytime -Wheel in the Sky -La Do Da, -Winds if March Evolution('79) -Lovin Touchin Squeezin -Just The Same Way -Do You Recall Ect. Ect
I have to admit I've not heard this song before. I thought it was going to be a cover of 'Stone In Love with You,' from the '60s. I *think* that one was by the Stylistics? Boy, was I ever wrong!
I found myself dancing to this one while enjoying the amazing vocals, the rhythm and excellent guitar work. I'm so GLAD I got to see them live for that album!!
Journey was huge back in my day, alot of good memories, after Steve Perry left the group it was never the same. I do remember loving "Girl can't help it", give it a listen...
So glad you've heard this now. It is definitely underrated. Sometime, put the title track from this album, Escape,on your list, it's got some great change-ups you would enjoy, and is also another underrated great from this album. Thanks for this one!
You have to hear the studio versions of: Why can't this night last forever Girl can't help it Send her my love These songs are some of their best but yet underrated as not too many reactions out there for them.
You should really check out Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' by Journey.... it will have you singing along for sure... especially if you listen to the live version.
Please respond to the LIVE version of Mother Father 1981 Escape tour, live in Houston. A-MAZING!!!! Remember this is LIVE and no auto-tune. That wasn't around then.
Salvo... I'm so glad I discovered your channel. As you already know, I make compilations of reactions to great music and I am definitely going to be searching your channel for every song I do in the future. You have some great things going here with your style of reactions... I love the fact you do your research before every song. But most importantly, your reactions are genuine and natural. I'm not sure how long you've been doing this but congratulations and I hope it takes you far! Keep doing what you're doing!
They started as a rock fusion band on their first three albums with Greg Rolie (formerly with Santana) on vocals and keys. Then they hired Steve Perry and went in a more mainstream direction. The two singers were in the band together for three more albums, and that's probably my favorite period of Journey, but this song is one of my favorites. "Feeling That Way/Anytime" is a good example of them sharing vocals. They are two songs, but are always played together on rock radio, just like Queen's "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions". "Just the Same Way" is another good one with both singers.
dude! you're missing out, react to journey on The midnight special from the early seventies it's freaking incredible to see them perform at their peak, react to the live ones from midnight special when founding member Gregg Rolie was with them, him and Perry sounds great together
Journey was fire 🔥 on the midnight special. There is a hidden gem from that show. Journey Roadrunner 1979 on RUclips. Journey jams with Herbie Hancock and "friends" as Neal Schon puts it. Neal and Herbie have a great "duel" and see a whole different side of Steve Perry's voice. Total 🔥
If you want to experience the real Journey then you have to hear them live. They are the best live band I have ever heard. Watch the video Mother Father from the Live in Houston 1981 Escape Tour. You will be mesmerized with Steve Perry's voice. This is goose bump stuff. Thanks
Take it to their next level of power! Separate Ways! Save the many power ballads and smooth rockers for later. If you liked Stone In Love, get ready to blow your mind with Separate Ways!
So glad you wanted to do studio versions before diving in to a live version. But certain bands Iron Madien, Queen and Journey sound just as good live as in studio.
You will find out that Steve can be better in his live performances. Sit tight and buckle up young man as your ride has just begun! Love this group and Steve is The Voice.
Message at the end! Please listen. Thanks for watching.
You said it perfectly, Sal! 🤗 I have many songs that do that for me. I see that you have never reacted to Sorrow by Pink Floyd. That is one of those for me. Also Echoes by Floyd. I would suggest both to you. Pulse version of Sorrow is magnificent
Rock n roll wa so GREAT in the day!! Truly miss them days!! Lots a memorable memories attached to these bands!!!
I do love your reactions!
I’m so very sorry for those of you who didn’t grow up in the 80’s.
Between Steve Perry's voice and Neal Schon's guitar riffs, every Journey song is a complete eargasm.
And don't forget Steve Smith's drumming, too. LOL!
Love it! eargasm!
The reason I watch these reactions is because I can’t hear these songs again for the first time, but watching someone else hearing for the first time is the next best thing.
You can feel Steve Perry's voice deep in your soul with every single note
Blistering guitar, kickin bass, out of this world vocals. Perfect summer song. ❤
AND Driving Drums
There was nothing like seeing Journey live back in their heyday. They were absolutely ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Ross Valory's bassline on this song is always overlooked. But it's incredible!
Every one of my favorite bands has a song or an album where I feel like they knocked it out of the park. On this song, these guys didn't just hit it out of the park. They knocked the skin off of the ball. Every member of the band hit their peak here.
Steve Perry is my all-time favorite male vocalist. Then. Now. Ever.
Nice that your so open minded
Why the comment? You don’t think that fans should support their favorites? What gives you the right to say that?
What you will find out in time is that you can do a live Journey reaction and they will be as good if not better than the studio. You should react to the entire Houston concert 1981. The whole concert was filmed professionally and was during the Escape album tour. You will get a full taste of what Journey is; as it include songs from the Escape album and the previous 3 that included Steve Perry's wonderful voice. The concert include 14 songs along with solo's by guitarist Neil Schon, Pianist Jonathan Cain and drummer Steve Smith. Thanks and God Bless.
1000% agree. Journey Live is every bit as good or better than studio. @SalvoG…please choose “Live” version over studio anytime it’s an option. You won’t be disappointed. Guaranteed!
To your point, their live album, "Captured" is in my top three of the greatest live albums of all time.
I play the Live in Houston concert in it's entirety or song by song ALL the time! We love it hear, would be cool to see a reaction! Edit to say I see you did some reactions! I would recommend though that you listen to "Stay with Me Awhile" from that concert, my fave vocals of Steve's.
I would recommend listening to every song on this album. It is a masterpiece.
Sooo underrated. They had so many hidden hits. Shame they weren't given the recognition they deserved.
Not sure how you think they were underrated, They sold out arenas and stadiums. These guys were big back in the day.
@@jayman58016 No respect from Rolling Stone, no Grammy's, etc, etc....
@@nancywyatt821Awards from Rolling Stone etc don't matter. Even getting into the rock and roll hall of fame. True fans always appreciated them and will forever!!
My fave from them❤❤
Neal on guitar went crazy at the end
Not only that, the 1981 Houston live videos are timeless...
You need to see Mother Father. The live version from live in Houston
Live concert music is better than studio recordings! Steve kills it live.
I think there’s also a joy in seeing a younger generation discover the music and get so much enjoyment out of it. I’m not that much older than you (I’m 40) but this was the music I was raised on. 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s music filled my childhood because it’s what my mom listened to. It’s very nostalgic for me. My mom helped me appreciate so much music that I never would have been exposed to without her.
Great song, timeless classic ❤
I think what we are trying to point out, live or studio, doesn't matter, they are that good. 👍🏽
Seen them live 3 times can vouch it's true. 😁
Continue on, doesn't matter, I'll listen.
Little edgier, with Neal on guitar, great song. ❤
Oh YES.....this is ONE of my favs of theirs and just so you know....this is my ALL time favorite band of my teenage years!
Ahhh - Journey. I love Deep Purple, Zep, Sabbath and Journey. There is just something about Steve's voice and Neil's guitar - they will take you to another place. They are a special band. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Wait till you hear them live - it's just as amazing as the studio if not more so.
Anything from Live From Houston is fantabulous
Lovin. Touchin, squeezing. Listen to lights, and faithfully
The bass at the end is so badass
I've seen all 3 of your reactions to Journey, and you seem to really love what your hearing yet you keep us waiting for your next Journey reaction! Every next song, yes will send you off the rails. Steve's voice will knock you out every time! Still They Ride live from Tokyo 1983, Steve's vocal performance in this version is on another stratosphere, you don't have to show us the live version but at least listen to it because it's the best! BTW Steve had the flu at this concert, but you would never know by his performance.
Other magical recommendations:
Why Can't This Night Go on Forever
When You Love a Woman
Lights
I'll Be Alright With Out You
Open Arms
Thank you for reacting to Journey!
Don't Stop Believing,,,lights,,, and, lovin touching squeezin,,, three more of their biggest radio hits.
love this song so good
This is one of my favorite Journey songs. This and "Send Her My love"
This entire Escape Album is fire 🔥. It was the first cassette tape I owned.
What fans don't talk about this song, is the BASS!!!!!!!! Throughout this song, the Ross (the bass player) is killing it!!
According to Steve Perry, there was a fairly popular girl; that he had a crash on. And he said that she was the kind of girl, that wouldn't give him the time of day. He said that he was at the lake one summer day, and she was there. Wearing a pair of very, very, VERY short shorts!! Where when she bent down, she showed EVERYTHING!!
Thus that's where you get ...... "In the heat with a blue jean girl"
Now you can react to the live version from Houston, Tx!!
Auto tune wishes it could be Steve Perry. But NEVER will!!!
First! Helene here. Hi Sal! Steve Perry’s voice is just magnificent, isn’t it. Because Journey is considered pop/rock, I don’t think Perry gets enough cred when lists of best rock singers are discussed. Plant is my all-time fave, but Perry can just effortlessly soar…beautiful.
I wore this cassette tape out in high school in the 80’s !
Love ALL their 80s songs. Have a look at "Mother, Father... Live in Houston Concert*
Journey to me was and is everything to me. Then 1970s and Now today ,My generation of music ROCK ,POP,AND SOUL was and always will be TOP NOTCH
You will feel every word you hear and see Steve Perry sing. He does that with every song he sings. He was and is all of that when he sings. That is why his voice and the music this band made together has stood the test of time. It’s that amazing and it’s timeless.
1st concert. 1981. 15 years old. Can't believe my parents let me go. So happy they did!!🎵
I grew up on this. Music is very important to me. I’m glad you’re getting it. Emotional for sure. Music speaks to me soul. Rock and blues especially. Elvis and Journey both included melody to rock n roll. ✌️
1981 Houston tour - the best video of the album.
Always love your reactions and always love the vocals of Steve Perry... so amazing. Blessings dear.
This song and "Be Good to Yourself" are my two favorite Journey songs, and that's saying something. Journey has SO MANY good songs that it really is difficult to choose one or two favorites. Steve Perry is who put Journey into the stratosphere, but they released three albums prior to Steve joining the group ("Journey", "Next", and "Look into the Future") with Gregg Rolie as their lead singer. The music was jazz-fusion and progressive. Totally different band, but equally great music. When Steve joined, he and Gregg shared co-lead vocals on the albums "Evolution" and "Infinity". They also released a live album, "Captured" with Gregg Rolie before he left the group and Jonathan Cain joined as the new keyboard/pianist. Great stuff, and I really enjoy seeing Journey through the eyes of a new listener!
This is my favorite song by them! I saw them 2nd row center!
Journey, live:"Who's Crying Now," Escape tour, 1981 Houston Texas.
A complete music experience.. everyone bass, guitar, drums...all just work brilliant together..
New sub here. You had me at hello!!! LOL. Became a fan based on your reactions to Journey! Looking forward to visiting your other reactions! I was fortunate enough to see Journey live in Ft. Worth, Tx from the front row! I still have a crush on Steve Perry and I'm 64 years old. Journey had it all. First song I heard was "lovin, touchin, squeezein". Appreciate your comments especially at the end. Awesome job!!!
80's Journey was ballad heavy. They had the greatest love songs. Steve Perry will go down as one of the best rock singers in history. But 70's Journey were rockers. Guitarist Neal Schon started off at age 15 playing in Carlos Santana's band. Try "Anyway You Want it" next. My favorite for something bluesy is "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'". Enjoy.
Probably THE greatest rock singer ever. I know there are some greats but man his voice is from another planet. I like Lou Gramm too though
This is the "pre-pop" Journey sound, up to Escape which incls this, - Don't Stop Believin &
-Mother, Father esp live.
-Of A Lifetime('75)
Infinity ('78) maybe their best
-Feeling That Way/ Anytime
-Wheel in the Sky
-La Do Da, -Winds if March
Evolution('79)
-Lovin Touchin Squeezin
-Just The Same Way
-Do You Recall
Ect. Ect
I LOVE it when you laugh, Sal!😁. It means you’re digging it! 👍
Still They Ride
💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When you finish Steve's journey w/Journey, he has a solo career!
A few years ago, ❤❤❤❤he released Traces.
I have to admit I've not heard this song before. I thought it was going to be a cover of 'Stone In Love with You,' from the '60s. I *think* that one was by the Stylistics?
Boy, was I ever wrong!
Loving the Journey reactions!!!💕 Grew up listening to Journey, my favorite band EVER! LOVE Steve's voice💕💕💕 live versions are my favorite
lol I haven't listened to this song in years and I still remembered all the words. You definitely need to check out the rest of the album.
Enjoy your journey. Best band of all time IMHO.
Great bass, that’s Ross Valory
Hands down my favorite Journey song! Thanks Salvo!
My favorite Journey song!
I found myself dancing to this one while enjoying the amazing vocals, the rhythm and excellent guitar work. I'm so GLAD I got to see them live for that album!!
This brought .38 Special "Fantasy Girl" to mind. Have no idea why...
One of my favorites from them.
Journey was huge back in my day, alot of good memories, after Steve Perry left the group it was never the same. I do remember loving "Girl can't help it", give it a listen...
So glad you've heard this now. It is definitely underrated. Sometime, put the title track from this album, Escape,on your list, it's got some great change-ups you would enjoy, and is also another underrated great from this album. Thanks for this one!
Anytime/Feeling that way live
"Who's Crying Now"- studio version please. or "Send Her My Love" 👍👍👍
This was my all time favorite Journey song. Thank you ☺️
Journey's best BANGER!
You have to hear the studio versions of:
Why can't this night last forever
Girl can't help it
Send her my love
These songs are some of their best but yet underrated as not too many reactions out there for them.
You should really check out Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' by Journey.... it will have you singing along for sure... especially if you listen to the live version.
I sang this song when I was a singer in a local rock band in the early 80's in central VA. It lives in my heart forever.
Please respond to the LIVE version of Mother Father 1981 Escape tour, live in Houston. A-MAZING!!!! Remember this is LIVE and no auto-tune. That wasn't around then.
Journey always has great outros
Absolutely adore watching u react to all the music I grew up with! U get it!
I love this song so much!! Check out Lights... and Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin!
This song in concert is a treasure….This is in my top 3 albums of all time with Boston( Boston) and “ The Captain and Me” by The Doobie Brothers.
Rollie and schon came from santana and played Woodstock with him
There’s a few songs that immediately take me back to high school. This is one of them.
They truly are better live if that’s even possible! Mother, Father live will blow your mind
Brings back a lot of memories for this 80s teen. Oh boy the memories! 😎
you realy know how to soak up and enjoy great music and i think the best years of bands were in the 60s 70s and 80s and i miss them years of concerts
This is still fantastic live! Check it out live in Houston 1981!
Love Journey! One of my first concerts! Steve Perry’s voice is unbelievable! 💕💕💕
This song is so underrated. My absolute favorite song of theirs! Keep em coming!!
Steve Perry has an amazing voice. Great reaction
Salvo... I'm so glad I discovered your channel. As you already know, I make compilations of reactions to great music and I am definitely going to be searching your channel for every song I do in the future. You have some great things going here with your style of reactions... I love the fact you do your research before every song. But most importantly, your reactions are genuine and natural. I'm not sure how long you've been doing this but congratulations and I hope it takes you far! Keep doing what you're doing!
They started as a rock fusion band on their first three albums with Greg Rolie (formerly with Santana) on vocals and keys. Then they hired Steve Perry and went in a more mainstream direction. The two singers were in the band together for three more albums, and that's probably my favorite period of Journey, but this song is one of my favorites. "Feeling That Way/Anytime" is a good example of them sharing vocals. They are two songs, but are always played together on rock radio, just like Queen's "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions". "Just the Same Way" is another good one with both singers.
my jam
You have got to listen to the live version from the 1981 concert in Houston. Just like the studio recording. Unbelievable.
dude! you're missing out, react to journey on The midnight special from the early seventies it's freaking incredible to see them perform at their peak, react to the live ones from midnight special when founding member Gregg Rolie was with them, him and Perry sounds great together
Journey was fire 🔥 on the midnight special. There is a hidden gem from that show. Journey Roadrunner 1979 on RUclips. Journey jams with Herbie Hancock and "friends" as Neal Schon puts it. Neal and Herbie have a great "duel" and see a whole different side of Steve Perry's voice. Total 🔥
If you want to experience the real Journey then you have to hear them live. They are the best live band I have ever heard. Watch the video Mother Father from the Live in Houston 1981 Escape Tour. You will be mesmerized with Steve Perry's voice. This is goose bump stuff. Thanks
The bass lines by Valerie and fills by Smith are so good as well
Neal Schon..one of the best...from Santana to Journey and HSAS (with Sammy Hagar)..A guitar GOD!
Should've gone live for this one, Brother..
Take it to their next level of power! Separate Ways! Save the many power ballads and smooth rockers for later. If you liked Stone In Love, get ready to blow your mind with Separate Ways!
Yes, another phenomal band, Steve Perry's vocals are insane, vocal coaches say he hits impossible notes!
My favorite song on that album, very underrated.
❤Another "crank it up !" song 😎😎😎😎
You will hear studio level when you listen to their live singing. You should listen to 1981 Escape tour Live Houston TX all the way through....
Neal Schon on guitar 🎸 he was already a professional by the age of 16 trading licks with the great Carlos Santana 🔥
Awesome bass runs
Studio or live,live is the best
So glad you wanted to do studio versions before diving in to a live version. But certain bands Iron Madien, Queen and Journey sound just as good live as in studio.
You will find out that Steve can be better in his live performances. Sit tight and buckle up young man as your ride has just begun! Love this group and Steve is The Voice.