Yes, the lead singer of Journey, Steve Perry, Was in the We Are the World. Steve Perry is considered to have one of the best voices in the business. They are a band from San Francisco. Check out Journey performing: "Send Her My Love". :-)
OMG, for sure! I am old enough to even remember the hip- hugger bell bottom jeans from the '70s. You could NOT sit down in those without showing butt crack! Haha, these reactioners seem to think it was only the performers who dressed like that, but we ALL did!
when you said you wouldn't be surprised if this song wasn't "adopted" It is probably one of the most adopted songs. I am actually surprised there is still someone left that hasn't heard some version of this song. From the epic ending of the Sorpanos, Glee, and yes sporting events. It goes ON AND ON AND ON AND OOOONNNN. ;)
Going down the Journey rabbit hole is so worth your time. What a treat!!! They are my absolute favorite band of all time. Been a diehard fan for 40 years. You are NOT going to be disappointed exploring this amazing band. Start with Infinity and move forward. The older Journey is just as incredible.BTW. This song is the most downloaded song on iTunes and it is officially 40 years old as of July 17 2021.
My first concert ever was Queen in the Houston Summit in 1980, 41 years ago. The second was this one, Journey in the Houston Summit in 1981. I believe they played two nights, recorded them both for MTV and it eventually was released as a live DVD and CD. Both were great shows. The greatest thing about Freddie was he absolutely commanded that arena and the audience. It wasn't just a concert, it was a show, an event. The greatest thing about Steve Perry was his voice was absolutely perfect. As Freddie commanded the show, Steve commanded his voice. If you heard it on the record, he could sing it in the show and then some. Not a bad couple of shows to get started!
The idea for the song came from the keyboard player, Johnathan Cain, before the band went big. He was talking to his father about how things were going and his father said, "Don't Stop Believing". Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi started calling Steve Perry, "The Voice". American idol Judge , Randy Jackson was Journey's bass player for a while and he considered Steve the best Rock singer ever.
Oh, you are in for a treat! This is one ofmy favorite bands of all time! Steve Perry has one of the best voices and was incredible live.I saw them twice with Steve in the 80s and it was Awesome! Please watch them live in Houston 1981 and the song is Mother/Father, you will be amazed! Keep On Rockin'
Only 70s bands like Journey could score big time in more than 4 decades. Many 70s bands including Journey, had extra long Shelf lives that carried them through the mess in the 8O and the deaths in the 90s and the blank space known as the 2000s.
Yes, Steve Perry was a soloist in We Are The World. He's the best Rock and Rock vocalist EVER in my opinion! You must react to Mother Father from this same concert. Outstanding. 👑🎤
Steve Perry was the lead singer for Journey and had/has a solo career too. So many great Journey songs to check out and a couple of really nice solo hits too (Oh Sherrie and Foolish Heart). I am rediscovering Steve Perry and Journey due to watching We Are the World reactions last summer. His voice just really stood out for me.
Yes, that was the guy in the we are the world video. His name is Steve Perry and he’s the lead singer for Journey. The guy playing the guitar his name is Neil. You’re absolutely right, the song is catchy but it’s also promoting positivity as in keep on believing. It’s used for a lot of stuff like that. But these guys are awesome. They were very popular in the 80s. I actually grew up listening to these guys.
There were so many artists in the We Are The World video but as you keep discovering music from the past, you'll eventually react to all of them. They've all had hits in the 80's and you'll be able to recognize them when you'll rewatch the video in the future.
Steve Perry WAS in a band called Journey. The band's biggest hits were when Steve "The Voice" Perry was with the band (from 1978-1996). Since they parted ways, he has done some solo work. Some of his great solo songs are "Strung Out", "Oh Sherrie", "Foolish Hear" and "Missing You". If you're going to watch those, you should do "Strung Out" first, then "Oh Sherrie", as there is a narrative thread between the two. The latter two are very mellow songs that really showcase Steve's incredible voice.
Just a small correction ... I'm sure you meant Foolish Heart, and it's one of my "favorite" favorites (yeas, I meant that twice). It nearly makes me cry every time I hear it, and I WILL be recommending it to Harri, along with some other Journey favorites of mine. Cheers 👍😊 !!!
Faithfully and Open Arms are a must reaction. This was the ending song in the movie Rock of Ages performed by Tom Cruise (He did his own singing), Julliane Hough, and I forget who the male lead was.
You're right Harri, Steve Perry is a baseball fan, and he goes to San Francisco Giant's baseball games. The Giants sort of adopted this song as an unofficial theme song. Sometimes the cameras will find Perry in the stands and play this song, Steve will stand up and sing along with the amplified song, just enjoying himself.
They still play this song in Detroit near the tail end of Red Wings games and the crowd sings along in unison. It's mainly because the boy was from South Detroit. Steve changed it in the live performance to please the locals at that venue.
The Wonderful 70s! Every thing you ever wanted in one place!... Musically! And that was the Glorious 70s! Amazing! You'll never see anything like it again! Unfortunately 😔
This song came out my junior year in high school. Couldn’t have been a better time. I slow danced to Open Arms on the same album at the high school Christmas dance that year. Great memories.
So surprised you haven't heard the song before. Even today it's still popular and played at sporting events and especially in bars and so on. Its also popular in stores that play music in the background.
The lead singer Steve Perry is one of the greatest lead vocalists of all time! And yes, jeans were worn super tight back in the 80’s. Sergio Valente, Sasoon and Bugle Boy jeans were all the rage! Lol
Steve Perry is major league, that's for sure!! Orignal Journey members Neal Schon(lead guitar and vocals, former Santana) and Ross Valory(bass) are in this video. Greg Rolie(keyboard/Vocals and former Santana) joined the band early-on but had already left by the time of this 1980 performance.
Journey ruled the 80's. They set the bar incredibly high. Every member is a world class musician. They are most definitely in the top.5 greatest bands in recorded music. Their rabbit hole is deep....and filled with epic hits. Cheers! ✌👍👌
No offence to Journey but ruling the 80s didn't take much. Heart was on its way down, Lynyrd Skynyrd had crashed, Elvis had died. The 80s was left with Ca-rap, punk and new wave. luckily, several 70s hold overs like REO Speed Wagon, Journey, Aereosmith, Styx, kansas, Queen, Michael Jackson, Toto, olivia Newton -john, Elton John, Billy Joel, linda Ronstadt, ELO, HALL and Oates, Foreigner, Boston, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac, The Comodores, The Police, Pat Benatar, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Etc, and many, many MORE!,provided enough great music for the 70s AND 80s to live off of with more to spare! aND MANY WERE STILL GOING THROUGH THE 90S, AND 2000S.
Yesterday I was watching a short concert Steve did with The Eels in 2014 when, I believe, he was 65. Even at that age he sounded better than 90% of what you hear on the radio today 🎶🎵
The lead guitarist, Neal Schon, and keyboardist, Greg Rolie, were from Santana's band. My favorite of their songs are Lights (Go Down in the City) and Separate Ways.
@@kathybwell Actually, Ross Valery & Steve Smith (drummer) are no longer in the band. They were fired for reasons I’m not sure of. They had named Randy Jackson to play bass, but as of a week or so ago, he wasn’t playing with them so I don’t what that’s all about. Randy Jackson was a member of Journey for the Raised On Radio tour so he would be perfect as he’s already familiar with much of their music.
Greetings Harri, I highly recommend "Feeling That Way," in that video you'll see Gregg Rolie on the keyboard and vocals with Steve Perry. Gregg Rolie cofounded Santana Blues Band in 1965, later became Santana, along with Journey in 1973. Most popular singer for Journey, Steve Perry joined the band in 1977. Peace Out 😊✌
@@freebirdtony Yes, but you say "in that video" the keyboard player is Greg Rolie, but it's not, this video has Jonathan Cain. Feeling that Way is a great song. I agree.
Love JOURNEY! I saw them in concert 1980 , fantastic concert. Faithfully, Send Her My Love, Who's Crying Now,Lights/Still They Ride and When You Love A Woman are just a few of their hits!!😁💜
I been two Journey concerts here in New Orleans with Steve Perry as the lead singer and I was never disappoint one was in an open stadium outside and one was inside a close arena
Steve Perry has one of the best voices of all time! You might also enjoy the Journey songs "Lights" and "Lovin', Touchin,' Squeezin' " and "Open Arms."
Great job, as always, Harri!! Journey had many great hits including "Faithfully"! And don't forget "Lucretia MacEvil" by Blood Sweat and Tears!!! Cheers,
Journey was iconic in the 80s. Perry, the lead singer, developed issues with his voice and had to drop out of the group. They struggled until they found a guy from the Philippines who mirrored Perry's voice.
Steve Perry lead singer for journey. Yes he was in the music video We Are The World. I think you will like Open Arms and When you love a woman. He was much older.
Journey songs always take me back to my junior high school years. Love them! You probably will like most of their hits. I would recommend "Wheels in the sky"
