FIRST TIME HEARING “Journey” 

I didn't know a song could make me feel this way... LOL

We do understand how amazing the 80's were. Pure talent no auto tune. The music was incredible. Steve Perry a beautiful man beautiful heart with. A voice so pure, so full of emotion he makes you feel every word and will bring you to tears. Welcome to the world world of steve perry aka "the voice" as he's called.

Steve Perry's voice and Neal Schon's guitar will bring you to your knees every time. If this is the first song you've reacted to by them, you're in for quite a journey young man - no pun intended.

Nothing corny about loving love, there's nothing higher. These songs are a good reminder to care for others.

The Voice always shined brighter live than in the studio. Steve Perry had a once in a hundred years vocal talent.

That voice is the one and only Steve Perry. His voice is just incredible. Check out Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’. Also you’ll love Open Arms if you enjoy love songs. I was a teenager the early to mid 80s and we had the greatest music

Dive deep into Journey with Steve Perry 1977-1987...you WILL NOT be disappointed. My favorite band for over 42 years. They are amazing. Just as new and fresh as when I heard them for the very first time in 1981!!! They were massively popular back in their prime. Journey On.

I read in a magazine back then when the song came out that the guitarist Neal Schon was going through a hard break up which caused him to cry uncontrollably from the 1st. Time it was recorded up until the band played it live during its first live performances 😢😢😢😢

That, young man, was a reaction! The genuineness and heartfelt reaction from you is what we are missing in today's world. We need more of you! Keep up the good work. This is one of my all time favorite songs. The emotion and feeling that is portrayed through a song like this is simply indescribable.

For people in 20 years this man is a legend

Steve Perry's voice and the emotion when he sings is extraordinary!!! He brought it each and every time he opened his mouth. Neil Schon is an incredible melodic guitar player! The whole Journey Band are absolutely awesome!

If you never watch another video of theirs, watch "Mother, Father" Live in Houston 1981. Other songs to check out: Ask The Lonely, Any Way You Want It, Be Good To Yourself, I'll Be Alright Without You, Why Can't This Night Go On Forever, Girl Can't Help It, Separate Ways, Stone In Love, When You Love A Woman, Edge Of The Blade, Still They Ride (live or studio), Can't Tame The Lion, Only The Young... so many...

You should listen to Journey live in Houston 1981! Open Arms and Who's Crying Now. Any song from this concert is great!

Neil Schon is the guitarist. He broke into rock at age 16 when he played rhythm guitar for Santana. Steve Perry is the vocalist. Jonathon Cain on keyboards. Ross Valory on bass and arguably the greatest rock drummer of all time in Steve Smith. Greatest band in the world. Journey. You're welcome.

I’m 68 and this song still kills me. Every single time…Lordy!

Steve Perry, the rock GOAT. Seeing JOURNEY live was one of the greatest musical experiences of ever.

Doug, Faithfully is one of Journey's most iconic, beautiful, ballads! But you haven't even begun to discover the magic of Journey with Steve Perry. His vocals will blow your mind. If you love, love songs 💞 listen to "When You Love a Woman". The vocals,guitar and piano are pure chemistry, "Why Can't This Night Go on Forever", "I'll Be Alright With Out You" Live from Tokyo, 1983. Your audience will tell you Steve Perry is unbelievably better Live in concert versions, than studio recordings and it's true. He simply has a stunning vocal range. You'll never want to listen to what's out there today! Peace 🕊️

This is my favorite all time band from the late 1970's through to the late 1980's with Steve Perry as lead vocalist then. I love his voice so much!!! He left the group due to his health concerning his vocals being affected. Plus he was tired of touring and tensions in the band. The lead vocalist now is Arnel Pineda and he sounds almost exactly like Steve Perry!!! He is from the Philippines and was found by sheer luck!!! Here are some songs to check out...Open Arms, Send Her My Love, Don't Stop Believing and Who's Crying Now. A co-worker met and actually became friends with the band. He said they were great guys! This is my Era of music!!! I am so glad you like it!!! ♥️

Believe me, we do understand what we had.... And what today's music is like. .. And that's why we still listen to this..... I'm so glad you got to experience it.. I was lucky enough to see them in concert. ...And Steve Perry is phenomenal!! So is Neal

Two words: "Mother, Father" You want the live in Houston version. You're welcome.👍

I'm an old lady that grew up in the '60s-'80s. I believe, we had the BEST music ever!!! My granddaughter loves every song that i listen to. Journey and Steve Perry gets played A LOT!!!!!

Doug, I truly love your reactions- they obviously come straight from the heart. It touches me, and so many other fans, that you have such a deep appreciation and love for the talent and technical skill that was Journey. Every song is pure joy, and Steve’s voice moves me to tears. He’s simply phenomenal! Please do some more reactions to Journey/Steve Perry songs…many have already been listed here. Personally I would love to hear your reactions to Happy To Give, Summer of Love, Against The Wall, Suzanne, I Stand Alone, In The Eyes of a Woman, Love’s Like a River, When You Love a Woman, and oh so many more! You’re an old soul I do believe, and these will touch you. Forever. THANK YOU for the time and energy you spend on your videos! You’re a treasure, right along with the music.

They were the best group ever! Anything in their catalog is great. Still They Ride, Stone in Love, Mother, Father, Sister all great!

I always liked love songs too…I was also a tough looking dude…my friends would say…”you like this stuff ?”… this man has so many incredible rock ballads… Love to see a person of your generation listening to incredible music…raw talent…

This was called the "greatest power ballad ever written".

G.O.A.T!!

Doug.....you are my kind of guy....appreciate your honesty in relating so much to the songs that created an era like no other.....Steve Perry (the Original Journey).....words cannot describe the talent that he and the Original Journey had.....he was so much a vital part of that era......the 70's and early 80's........no synchronization......no manufactured music.....just pure, raw talent. I don't know what else you have heard of Journey's many phenomenal songs...check out "Don't Stop Believing" from 1981 tour concert in Houston.....as well as Separate Ways from Tokyo....just pull up all the live performances. Check out some of my other favorites.... Eagles......any song they sing, lol......particularly the 1984 "Hell Freezes Over" live performance....... Bruce Springsteen....... my particular favorite is "Born to Run"......music video from 1975.....this was performed in up state New York.....near where Woodstock was held back in the 60's. Bee Gees.......anything of theirs......Stayin' Alive.....just look up their #1's...they had #1 songs in 5 consecutive decades......Stayin' Alive was written for the movie "Saturday Night Fever" in 1977....the movie that launched John Travolta's career....the song that brought Disco alive......... There are SO MANY amazing bands to check out during the 70's and early to mid 80's.....no other music like it. Have fun!!!

Steve Perry. Incredible. You can go on and on about this gentleman. My favorite.

This is me and hubby’s song 🎵 ❤. Check out his song MOTHER FATHER. It’s phenomenal do the live version in Houston TX. It’s special because he doesn’t perform it often. During an interview he said that his parents divorced when he was around 7 and it has followed him into his adulthood.. the trauma.

You would love any and all songs from Journey. This is my Era of music. Always loved Journey

Great reaction!!! You’re right, we had THE BEST music!!! That’s why we are still listening to it!!! 😊

You absolutely nailed explaining our music from the 70’s. It meant something. Steve Perry is the lead singer and the guy on the piano wrote this song. Excellent! Heck out Open Arms. My two favorite Journey songs.

An amazing reaction to an incredible song. Makes me know that the pure music of Journey and the 80s was truly the greatest. So happy to have experienced it. It's in the blood of every 80s kid.❤❤❤❤❤❤

We did have the best music! I saw Journey live in 1983. Amazing times!

Steve Perry and Journey were simply amazing back in the day. They were huge!

PLEASE do more Journey/Steve Perry reaction videos (& thank you for this one)! The emotion and joy you describe at hearing them just makes all of us fans so very happy! NO-ONE beats Steve with his emotionally charged, singing to the rafters, powerhouse voice. He truly is “The Voice”.

Hey Doug. I'm happy you enjoyed this song. I feel blessed that this beautiful music came while I was in high school. I already knew back then it was sooo Special.

Music from the ‘70’s and 80’s was of my younger day and there has never been more, truly amazing generation!

It's cool I like all types of music but the way steve perry sings a song it hits home 70s 80s and 90s I grew up in this era rock and motown best music ever

The first time I heard this song I was at a wedding and the groom was a musician. It was there first dance song. I was overwhelmed and it has been a favorite ever since.

I consider this possibly the best song of all time. Really enjoyed your reaction! Thanks for sharing!

Their best 2 songs are Mother father live in Houston Texas 1981 Still they ride live in Tokyo 1983 Both are fire 🔥 😊

We were truly spoiled with all of the amazing talent and creativity of the 70s and 80s.

I love your reactions to journey. We were so lucky to have them in the 70s and 80s my favorite by far.❤

You have to understand back in the 80’s this group was one of the top bands in it’s time

Doug, this group is my all time favorite. Steve Perry sings with so much emotion that you believe every word he’s singing is coming straight from his heart. Journey’s song make me cry all the time. You MUST check out their song “Send Her My Love”. That songs brings me to me knees every time I hear it!!! Steve Perry had THE best voice. No such thing as auto tune back then. Just pure talent. Again… check out “Send Her My Love”

May God bless you 🙏! I'm 60 years old and this is why the older generation says the older music was the BEST!!! PLEASE CONTINUE LISTENING TO THE OLD MUSIC!!!

I'll Be Alright Without You and After The Fall by Journey are 2 of my favorites and Steve Perry solo songs Strung Out & Oh Sherry are 🔥🔥

The thing about Steve Perry is all his music is raw and honest song writing and he sings it with real emotions

If you love love songs, try Journey's Open Arms and Whose Crying Now. Steve Perry at his best.

Your fun. Yes I saw Journey live in 1979 when I was 14, in Oakland. Great band, but Steve Perry is one of the best singers in popular music history. Super soulful live. Try "The Girl Can't Help It" official video, which is a live performance. Also "Don't Stop Believing" the live in Huston 1981 concert video. So many great songs. Just go down that rabbit hole, you won't be sorry. Much love from California.

Not corny at all. What most people don’t realize is that human beings naturally gravitate to goodness. People want those things which are good, noble and praiseworthy. You should want to know what it feels like to love this way. Everyone should! It would be tragic to come to this world and live a lifetime… and never feel this way. “…we need to earn what lovers own!” Kenny Loggins

Steve Perry "the voice"

Hello! You NEED to search for and watch Journey's 1981 Houston Concert. They actually a CD of the entire concert you need to watch - we watch it often. You can see how truly AMAZING his voice is. This is what I grew up listening to! I personally think he sounds better in concert!

That long note at the end gives me chills!

This song "does it" for everyone!

Lead singer is the Legendary Steve Perry also known as the voice. You should check out a song called Mother Father from the 1981 escape tour, Send her my love, Lovin touchin squeezin, I'll ber alright without you, Girl can't help it, Anyway you want it, Who's crying now, Stone in love, Be good to yourself, Only the young, Where were you, Why can't this night go on, Separate ways. All awesome songs to check out.😎👌

Hi Doug, this is my first time seeing one of your reaction videos! I it was so fun to watch you react to one of my all-time favorite songs, and singers, Steve Perry! I have so much respect for your truth with music, and what you relate to, and have a hard time relating to. that is a true man to me! Keep being honest and real in these videos, let your passion for the music show, and you will have thousands more followers. Including me today! Thanks man!

Steve Perry is so brilliant, the best voice in rock. No matter how many times I hear his voice, I get emotional.

I know what you mean!! This was out when I was too young to appreciate it but now I love it now!!!!!

I grew up in a huge military family and this song is very popular among military vets. My father would be gone months at a time, sometimes years, yet my mother was always here for him and they still have a great marriage after 37 years. This song reminds me of their love. Also it's not corny to love love. Although I grew up in a military family I also grew up in a gang neighborhood in San Antonio and was a gang member myself until my daughter was born. Trust me even the hardest gang bangers listen to songs like this, even if they won't admit it 🤣 You also got a new subscriber homie 👍🏼

I feel you! I love Love, too. It's a beautiful thing! I love when a song moves me! I was in my teens and twenties during Journey's peak, and it was an incredible time for music, and I am grateful for the lifetime of memories evoked from that great music. Steve Perry's voice was arguably the best of our lifetime. Thank you for the wonderful reaction!

That is the power of music!! Right there.

Loved your reaction! Can't wait for your serenade. You should listen to Send Her My Love (video), Open Arms from Houston live show, ,Oh Sherrie (video) and Missing You (video).

Always good to see a young cat be able to feel the music. Great job

It’s so great to see someone so young appreciate “my” music. I got to see Journey 10 times at least. Memories made and cherished.

Steve Perry is tops! Yes we had the BEST music!

this is the best reaction to the best song ever!

I've been listening to this song as long as I can remember - and I *STILL* cry when I hear it. Definitely a classic/fave.

Try Journey’s song,’Mother Father’. It’s about a son’s alcoholism and addiction and how it’s tearing the family apart. When they say “seventh son“ that is a very old thought that the seventh son can self heal himself. It’s a Viking thing I’m pretty sure but that’s what a seventh son means. It’s very Heart, wrenching…part of lyrics~ ‘when lightning hits the family, have faith, believe”. Watch the live version, the concert in Houston. You will be absolutely blown away

Doug, point of interest! Journey had a bass guitarist who was amazing!! Look it up! He was totally I tink one of their best bass guitarists!

I LOVE your reaction! ❤ We have all reacted the same way to this amazing song, believe me. I was around when this masterpiece first came out and it’s rare specialness and raw emotional power is the same now as it was back then. Great reaction and so real. ❤️🙏🏻

Journey is just as amazing live as in this music video. Check out sone of the videos from their Escape Tour Live in Houston 1981. It's an awesome experience. Favorites are Open Arms and Don't Stop Believing as well as this one.

Listen to journey Mother father live in Houston 1981 Still they ride live Osaka Japan 1983 You will really feel some way fo sho

They are even better live Houston live Open Arms and especially Mother Father from that tour

This music kept me married for 40 years, and still going strong

The one and only Steve Perry. No other voice like it.

Your 100% right. It was so much better back in the day growing up . He is the voice.

I love the fact your so open and honest not only about this song but more how it makes you feel Very courageous keep listening to Journey you won't be disappointed God Bless

Remember, evil is the opposite of love. Everyone wants to be loved. God is love❤. This is Steve Perry, the " Voice" We had the best music, musicians, vocalists. We really did have a blast!

It was one of the best love songs ever written and performed, imo. Steve "The Voice" Perry. The guitarist is Neil Schon, and he's considered one of the best ever.

loved your reaction. I agree with you 100, this singer has been dubbed ?the voice" one of the best singing voices of all time hands down.....

I can’t speak for everyone but I know how good I had it. Blessed to be around in the era that had the best music ever written. You have a great spirit. Keep on loving love.

You are hope and inspiration personified.

You are wise beyond your years! I hope you find the lady worthy of your heart.

You should check out their song Who’s crying now, wheel in the sky, mother, Father live in Houston

Journey songs Sweet and Simple, Something to Hide, To Late, Walks like a Lady

Faithfully is amazing song by Journy. This one, and Open Arms is my favorite. Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry, from Journey is really good as well. Turn the Page, by Bob Segar is a similar song to Faithfully, in that they are both about the dark side of the music industry.

If you really want to hear the vocal power of Steve Perry? Check out Journey live in Houston 1981, the song Farther, Mother, Sister, enjoy!

Best reaction to the best music!

I have listened to around 20 high-end voice, coaches, listen to his voice, and it was this song. Every one of them was sit back on their heels. And they warned people not to try to mimic his voice.

That is normal Music for me , more than 42 years long : HardRock or Heavy Metal- i ' m 55 years - Greeting Berlin ( Germany)

Love Journey! Listen to... Who's Crying Now live Houston Texas 1981❤️

Awe. I absolutely love your reaction to this. Trust me, we understand that musically, we had it good. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I want to be fair to current musicians and remind you that amazing talent surrounds us always. You just have to find it. ❤

Hello!!!!😊 You asked the name of the singer & the guitarist- guitarist is the unmatched Neal Schon, the singer is one of the all-time greatest male voices in HISTORY- ⭐️STEVE PERRY⭐️!!!!!!!😊 Outstanding keyboardist Jonathan Cain, amazing bassist Ross Valory, magical drummer Steve Smith😊 I’m so glad you found them, I hope to God MANY MANY MORE DO!!!!!!!😊🌹

We knew we had it great when it was happening.😎🤟 And now we get to relieve it all again because of you. Your response is priceless. Keep doing you man and continue to enjoy the greatest music ever made. Real music from back in my day is today's samples, no originality, just steal the best parts.

yeah bro... sums it all up.... head set drop. heard this song a thousand times, and it still gets me

Do A Reaction to Journey with Lead Singer Steve Perry There Escape Tour Live in Houston 1981, they sound even better Live it is almost like being there. "Don't Stop Believin " " Stone in Love " " Girl Can't Help It " " Open Arms " " Who's Crying Now " " Mother Father " " Escape " " Stay A While " Also " Only The Young " " Separate Ways " " I'll Be Alright Without You " " When You Love A Women " Keep On Runnin , Steve Perry Is one of the Best if not the Best Singer In Rock History. He has his own Songs " O' Sherrie " it went to No. 2 on the hot 100 and " Foolish Heart " I think made it to No. 15.

Hiya! Steve Perry is amazing and I was a junior in high school when I first saw him/journey! Amazing time to be alive! Peace and blessings 🙏

Back in the day, you made it on talent !!!! You had to be able to make people feel what you were saying. To make people feel ìt even in the music. It all had to come together. That is what makes a hit. There was no auto tune . And live was just that LIVE. If you wanted to destroy your career, fake it and lip sink to a tape so you can dance .