Journey - Escape (Live 1981: Escape Tour - 2022 HD Remaster) 

totally agree

And those contrapuntal backing vocals! That took some effort to arrange.

Absolutely flawless

Steve Perry is a masterpiece

@@j3dwin absolutely

My mom was the same way, but my dad loved Steve Perry's voice!

Mine say they liked journey until they heard it for the 4 billionth time. I guess my obsession with it ruined it for them. Oops, but not sorry😎

My mom thought Steve Perry was gorgeous!! I had a very cool mom.

@@lh1168 I am that way about Don't Stop Believing. After hearing it hundreds of times at weddings, or people who weren't even born in the 80's singing it terribly @ Karaoke, it wears thin on ya. Still my favorite band, though.

They look like they are having so much fun .

Neal looks adorable .

Yes yes yes saw them last night with Cheap Trick and Def Leppard Beyond my wildest dreams

Sanguis Rusticus well this was 1981 but yes you’re right!

Batphink...I won’t argue Steve Perry was a genius BUT my friend I’m sure you are just as good at your style of singing!! Steve is a Diamond in the Ruff and he was blessed to have the ability to reach the stars with those notes.

I love electric music too but there is something special about humans pouring everything they have into an instrument in chorus with others.

Batphink Reynolds well atleast you can sing...every darn dog in the neighborhood howls when I have my music playing, and I live in the country so my screeching as my son's say must be really bad to reach that far out lol!! Have a Very Merry Christmas, kerp writing, playing and singing its good for the soul😊👍🇨🇦

@@beachbum4166 my sentiments Exactly . Instruments can be easily duplicated but, the human instrument is a true gift of beauty.

Yess!!

Couldn’t agree more girl! Ross’ bass lines perfectly aligned with Steve’s double bass fills/playing style with Neal roaring over the top all playing Cain’s melodies. That lineup was amazing. They blew everyone away at Monsters of Rock 1983 in Orlando. Awesome show!

And that's a big AMEN!!!!!

Killer vocals, Killer band with supporting vocals, Schon, Smith, Vallory, Perry and Cain - no better example of a fine band of musicians, wow.

I could watch Journey video's all day every day. Never be a band like them again!! 😊

Yes I agree, the Escape album was his vocal pinnacle.

Amen to that! The 1981 Houston concert was on FIRE - from what I've seen!

The God voice!

And he's sprinting around the stage while singing studio quality.

@@warptek and not even winded or out of breath! Amazing!

Yeah as a 2000s kid hearing their songs were epic

I've just discovered them they were not that big in the UK but I wish they were I would have been 1st in line now watching 24/7 addicted

Saw them at LA Forum in ‘79. Amazing band.

Yes he does.

Completely incredible

Every one of those guys on that stage was captivating and awesome

Yessssssss. Those tight jeans.....😊

Irreplaceable

Arnel Pineda said the same thing.

Of course! No two individuals are exactly the alike. It’s simple science And…common sense.

My all time favorite Journey song!

THX.....How true eh👍🏻 Wow what I would give to have even half the energy I had back in those days lol!!😴👋💕🇨🇦

Steve can run around and sing because he is a true talent not needing any computer help as some do today.

He didn't smoke. Lung capacity.

A real singer can do that, unlike the "entertainers" these days that lip sync but never sound out of breath. He also rarely talked to anyone on concert day, to conserve energy and his voice.

@Terrence Reardon and Friends Podcast Podcast Perry was the reason that I wanted to have Cortez's. It took 3 decades, but I finally did, and they are still great shoes.

Dude! I sure as hell could NOT have come close to saying that better myself!!

The problem is, they just not care. They think their electronic dance music is better. Most dont appreciate this. Some do so I would introduce them to it, but most of the young (I'd say 30 and under) just dont care about anything from less than about a year or 2 ago. Oh well, we can enjoy it.

All three of you have hit that nail dead center!!!! THIS IS REAL MUSIC AND TALENT!!!!

@@joannspencer1094 here's a thought to ponder:what do you think of this? At 48 years old, and actually since I was in my teens, I could listen to Elvis, the Beatles, heck even back to Glenn Miller and like all of it even though it was before my time. I even respect music I dont like such as choir. Yet the younger crowd in general doesn't afford anything the same respect, simply dismissing it as old with no further explanation. Glenn Miller has been old my whole life but I like him. Like I said I dont like choir music but I can at least recognize it. What changed with "youth"? Again there are exceptions but in general.

Tom Paul...funny you should use the two words ‘respect’ & ‘youth’ in the same statement! Lol, the youth of today do not show anything nor anybody respect most of the time unless your in the same ring! They don’t even respect their own families!! Do you remember when you went to visit your Uncles and Aunts you would get a lecture if you forgot to use Uncle/Aunt when saying hello or goodbye, and your friends parents were always Mr/Mrs! Nothing like that at all in this day and age, very sad to say! I would always correct my 2 boys growing up if they did not address someone respectfully, they are late 20’s and still use the same address to people, I’m glad I kept on their backs. Have an awesome week 👍🏻🇨🇦

Mac Chapman...your absolutely right on that!!💕👍🏻🇨🇦

Arnel Pineda!

@@richch689 Arnel Pa who??

Hats off to Arnel for sure. He’s got amazing talent. I respect him for that. Saw him front Journey live in ‘95 I believe, and he was amazing. However, he doesn’t have what Steve Perry had, if you listen closely, Arnel can’t reach Steve’s highs and I don’t blame him for that. My point: no one will EVER replace Steve Perry’s God given talent. He is Journey, period.

@@tichdaddy1 I completly agree with what you said about Steve Perry. Steve Perry is a one of a kind singer, that's for sure. He is the very BEST singer in the Classic Rock N' Roll buisness & in the whole wide world. Whenever I hear a Journey or a Steve Perry song on the radio I just turn up the volume & sing along, I just LOVE hearing Steve sing so very much! His my all time favorite singer, he could really sing. His vocal range is just amazing & out of this world. You know what? If I was a singer Steve Perry would be my one & only inspiration & influence.

Jonathan Cain said that when they were laying down the tracks for Escape that Steve sang "Mother, Father" in a single take. That's unheard of.

@@j3dwin I totally believe it… he has an amazing dynamic with his voice

Steve is just amazing!!!!

Can’t forget Steve Smith! Highly underrated drummer! Love him!

And I really appreciate that they aren't all drugged out like so many other bands fall victim to.

THX....thats the reason for Steve Perry taking the 1987 hiatus...in interviews he said that he was toasty, crispy around the edges because of the tour schedules, and the extra party favors, but you can tell up until the Raised on Radio tour he had only beer and wine running that blood and then the ROR tour you could tell he was ‘strung out’ on party favors, I believe this is around the time his Mother passed which took him for a loop, hit him hard!!! Love SP and the old Journey forever💕👍🏻🇨🇦

brady sherrod they're one of mine too! You've got great taste!

Journey ROCKS!

My favorite! Thank you for the memories Journey ❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Wow, you're so lucky to see this concert. I wish I was born in this era

I saw them in Seattle, 1982. The best concert!

@samanthakimmanoban5035 I was 8 years old during this tour. The year after that we moved to Houston. I was close but, still too young! I did see my first concert at that same venue .....still no cigar!!! I'll just add it to the list of the many bands I had no way to possibly go see. But I'll be a Duran Duran this year!

🥰🤗💝

Hartford 1981 arguably the best concert ever!

Donna that is a pure fact no Steve Perry no journey

Steve Perry is timeless, amazing, irreplaceable, he is Journey, period.

That’s for sure

They were a decent band without him, but with him, they were pure magic.

@@chicken2jail545 but they weren't going anywhere, and we're going to be dropped, if they didn't change. A lot of people forget or don't even know there was briefly another lead singer before Steve.

Renee....oh WOW luck you, Im jealous!!👍

I caught 'em in Lexington, KY on that tour. It was awesome!

Chicago Rosemont Horizon escape and frontiers tours. They set the bar for live sound and production, and Perry was flawless! Even running around!

I was there for night 2 Houston 1983 too! Rocking in the Summit, LOL.

I’m jealous… I wasn’t even born when Steve Perry was still in Journey. What I would give to see Journey in concert with Steve Perry. 👍👍

Because they are friggin awesome like no other band.

Because this is art.

@@d.s.28 And THIS is how you open a show. Absolutely high energy.

I go back with myself at 58 and put this song onto my kids, neighbors, hell anyone who will listen and everyone is blown away by the musicianship and of course Steve during this era and tour… Journey at it’s absolute best…..

YES!!!!!!!!!💕👍🏻🇨🇦

I SEE YOU'RE PEOPLE OF CAPITAL LETTERS AS WELL.

"HE WAS BORN TO DO WHAT HE DID" - It can not be described better!

Meme Dude and your point is???

@@TalnsScar STEVE PERRY GETS US EXCITED AND WE WANT TO YELL!!! ;)

Me too AJ150, ME TOO!

Agreed! I do have to give a shoutout to Dennis Dee Young though, he’s got an incredible voice as well.

Robert Plant, Steven Tyler too :)

My list in this order... Steve Perry Freddie Mercury Ann Wilson

Paul Rodgers, Bad Company. Quintessential rock voice and front man. From that era I would say Steve Perry, Paul Rodgers, and Ann Wilson (Heart) were pure power voices/singers. Freddy Mercury hit his peak in the late 70's, but yeah give him credit for Live Aid in 85.

How many times can I like this reply??

Thank you for recognizing Schon. I love Perry but Journey without Schon wouldn't work. His solos are beautiful, especially this one.

@@dunlop9161 His phrasing is impeccable. Neil's the only guitarist I know whose solos are as memorable as the song's vocal chorus. And he is well -respected by other musicians across a variety of genres.

It reminds me of F1 races.

@@j3dwin I completely agree with you.

I loved his hair too

sactiger Absolutely...just listening brings back so many great memories from 1981. The best of times. Legendary...

I think Arnel would be the first one to admit that.

Steve definitely sounds fantastic!!!!!!

Daryl...and coming from the female perspective...DAMN HOT STUFF🔥as well as lengendary! Steve Perry is a legend who is so loved!!💕👍🏻🇨🇦

Arnel consider Steve a god.....did you see him at the R&R HoF Induction?

Instrument-wise, I preferred Queen. Voice- Steve Perry.

@Steveperry- ....... faker!!!!!

@Steveperry- ..... you ARE NOT the REAL Steve Perry!!! I've been a Perry fan far too long, to know the REAL from the fake!! I'm on his all his social media pages. As soon as Perry started his social media, fakers like you came out of the woodwork! STOP PREYING ON PERRY'S FANS!!

I agree! Journey isn't the same without Perry in it

Steve Smith didn’t deserve to be kicked from the band

So much pleasure listening and watching Steve live so relaxed doing it😍

Gabriel what do you mean??

Man, im 58 and i completely agree…. This was Journey on top… Such great memories!! Glad you are with me brother…. Class of 84”……

Yes.

*you Got it PURE that is... !!!

Full of Progressive v

Saw the Escape Tour in Louisville, KY May 1982.

I saw Journey in 1983 on the Frontiers tour.......amazing

I was at this show. Arnel is OK but nothinf compares to this performance.

I had my ticket for this tour in October 1981. My ticket was stolen. Over 30 years later my best friend confessed.

aww

I love this song so much

Hello, it's nice meeting you as well.

@Steveperry- Yes, I am

@Steveperry- I'm a fan of yours and Journey's music. You are the best singer ever. Your voice is loved by millions! You are a beautiful person on the inside with enduring qualities more than outside appearance. You're special Steve and we fans love you. Journey truly rocked with you!

@Steveperry- Since you joined the band. You are the best singer that happened for them then and now, whether they want to admit it or not. I'm so glad there's UTube because I never got the opportunity to attend your concerts. I truly enjoy seeing you on the internet. You rock!

That section is just amazing - maybe my favorite Steve Perry vocal

YASSSS!!! 🙌

Aber sowas von 💖

Naaaahhh! I love em , but Steve is to old to sing this stuff and he knows it. For gods sake the man is 70 or more.

You do know that Steve is currently releasing new singles on his youtube channel right now, right?? New album in October!!

Never gonna happen

Cain poo poo'd Perry singing, whether Steve wanted to or not. He probably didn't want to, but it wasn't going to happen.