REACTION TO Journey - Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) 

No gimmicks- pure talent

The pure power of this song could light a huge city.

One of the best songs and worst videos from the '80s!!

When I heard “Wheel in the Sky” for the first time, I was hooked. I bought the Infinity album in 1978 with my own money, I was 7 years old. I was fortunate enough to see Journey in concert, November 1986, in Birmingham, Alabama. It was the “Raised on Radio” tour. That was the last tour Steve Perry did with Journey.

Best Power Ballot singer of all time.

You should also check out some Steve Perry solo songs, Oh Sherry, Strung Out, Foolish Heart.

It's impossible to choose a favorite Journey song because they are all amazing, just so good. And just when you think you hear a song that is absolutely the best song you've heard, the next one will knock you out. It's Steve Perry, his one in a million golden voice, and why millions of Journey fans feel he IS the voice of Journey. Recommend: Still They Ride from the 1983 Tokyo concert. Happy New Year!

If you haven’t- stop right now- go listen to Still they ride- LIVE. Steve is just ridiculous with the range,breath hold/sustained……magical.👍❤️🎼❤️

Listen to this live. As usual, Steve kills this live. Only one Steve Perry!

After the Fall by JOURNEY from frontiers album is another mega hit song from 1983

Now you want to watch the trailer for Stranger Things Season 4, which used this song remixed with Perry's voice over cinematic orchestration. Perry was so impressed that he worked with the remixers to create an extended version of the remix, which was used in one of the Stranger Things episodes.

LOVE me some JOURNEY!! LOVE me some STEVE PERRY!!! This song is so freakin' awesome!

Still they Ride is my absolute favorite. I noticed you haven't done it. I, obviously, recommend it. Love your reactions.

One of my favourite songs of their along with Faithfully.

Steve and Jon wrote this for 2 of the other band members, Ross and Neal who were both going through difficult divorces at the time. Steve and Jon wanted to convey to their bandmates that they were supportive and that things would get better for all concerned. Journey is famous for their disdain for concept videos. They much preferred live concert versions of their songs.

LOVE your reaction to Steve Perry and JOURNEY!!! My reaction was the same everytime I heard one of his/their songs. Go watch his solo songs after he left Journey. I love video I STAND ALONE Steve Perry.

Still they ride live in tokyo, is a good one, thanks for another Journey my favorite band...love your reactions

I saw them in concert in Houston Texas 1981. Again last year in Detroit. 40 years amazing

I'm glad you are feeling better. I've had the same thing for 4 weeks. But getting better. Love the Journey reactions. Steve Perry is the best singer of Rock. So many songs to hear, all great. Watch the old ones too. Feeling that way/ Anytime,

Like the longer version of it. Not that I dislike this one, but....I like when Journey songs last longer🤣

Should definitely listen to his solo song “Foolish Heart”

Who's Crying Now (live)the Houston 81 concert is a must see!!💥♥️....HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥂💃

Love your channel my brother. As a 55 year old JRNY-Head since my early teens its great so see people digging JRNY songs from 20, 30, 40 & 50 years ago. Their going on their 50th year tour this year but of course no Steve, nor the bassist, drummer from this video which is considered the "Classic" line-up. Side note, the band was built around the guitarist Neal Schon back in 73', Steve came in on the 4th album Infinity ♾ and then their original vocalist & keyboard player who used to sing for the band Santana and sang hits like "Oye como va & Black Magic Woman all classic rock staples left the band due to tour burnout and the new keyboardist Jon Cain was hired as his replacement and came into to record the Escape album, and that's when Journey really blew up to become America's best arena rock bands. Though they hit a rough patch after Perry left the found Gold with Arnel Pineda from the Philippines who can sing those high notes just as good as Steve. Only trade off is that Arnel can sing those classic Journey songs, his emotional characteristics aren't the same as Steve, but Arnel is much more animated running across the stage and jumping from the drum riser, as for Steve, he never really did that kinda stuff. Their new drummer Deen Castronovo is another monster singer who sings some of those Journey classic pretty darn close as Steve's but with his own rocking take. Their bassist is new to the band but is a veteran player who played with Ozzy Osborne & David Lee Roth for a bit, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, Neal's side band Hardline which also had Deen playing drums and many more, he was asked to join the band to tour last year to replace Randy Jackson (yes, that Randy from American Idol) who played with Journey years ago on the Raised On Radio album & tour, but he got ill and the replacement didn't workout so Todd took over. The classic bassist Ross Valory & drummer Steve Smith got fired. This 2023 version of Journey will only have the only original member in Neal, they added their original keyboardist Gregg Rolie along with Jon Cain (who at the moment Neal & Jonathan are suing each other) drummer Deen, Todd on bass and I'm not sure if their 2nd keyboardist Jason Derlatka that has been touring with them the last few years will join them on this tour. Some are saying this might be the End of Journey. But thanks for reading up on them and giving some context. Good stuff. ✌ John from NM. JRNY ON.

Might be the best journey song they had! Definitely top 3!!!

Steve Perry is an incredible vocalist

Love this tune. Love the Voice.

Please keep doing these great reactions to journey with Steve Perry.....please do some of his solo songs I stand alone is a beautiful song....missing you always foolish heart....and so many more....

Just imagine 20,000 pumped up fans singing along with the band. Been there, done that in July of '83. I would highly recommend looking up a live version of this from the "Frontiers" tour, I'm sure there's some here, you'll see absolutely no difference in the song, just mo cheesey video footage.

Love this song Love Journey!!!

Probably the best rockband in the world, ever!😍

Great song and one of the most epically 80’s video ever made! It cracks me up! Love it!

I love Journey. Forty years after i heard this song by the first time and i still feeling the same emotion. I loved the way Steve Perry sang this song. Rememmbering when a was a teenager, full of dreams and emotions.

This band was truly amazing LIVE. And you hit the nail on the head in your description of Steve Perry's performance. He was born to be on stage singing. He would always engage the audience and he never disappointed. Now, considering this era of music videos...the "Separate Ways" video is cheesy and the band would agree with me. They never liked creating videos that tell a story - each song holds a different meaning to each listener and music videos too often would dictate what a song is about- and this is coming from Mr. Perry himself. HOWEVER, the music video for their second release from the Frontiers album, Faithfully, beautifully tells the story of how "loving a music man's not all that it's supposed to be". But again, their live performances of any of their work will knock you over. "Still They Ride" Live in Tokyo 1983 "Faithfully" Live in Tokyo 1983 The entire concert live in Houston 1981 is phenomenal. I have been a Journey fan since 1978 and, for me, the only one who can connect with my soul is Steve Perry. He is Journey!

Was their encore for many years when they started,then became their opening song, and now worked in somewhere in the middle. Was a killer in concert.Their best ever song in my opinion.

There are no bad Journey songs. Girl Can’t Help it. Why can’t this night go on forever. A MUST is official video of faithfully. Open Arms….and the hits keep coming. Guess it is kind of obvious that they are my all time favorite group. Oh, Who’s Crying Now another great as well as Suzanne. Sorry, it is Steve Perry’s voice that just hits you in the middle of your chest.

As you have discovered in your readings about Journey they have had several lead singers. None of them could ever replace the voice of Steve Perry's though. That being said the lead that they have had for the past 15 years is Arnel Pineda. He is from the Philippines and was well known in his country. He was a huge fan of Journey and learned to sing very much like Steve. If you watch a live version of them on your own you may be very impressed. I saw them in concert about 8 years ago and loved it! Just wish I would've seen Journey in their hay day though with Steve. I was just a young girl then though. Journey is definitely one of my favorite classic rock bands. Top 3 for me are: Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Journey. There are SO many greats from the 70's & 80's though!

This is definitely one of their best! Another song that you should check out, from their earlier work, is "Lights."

It's a great song and video. Come on Steve Perry had a mullet! It was the sign of the times!!!❤️

How about a tip from a boomer. The band is Grand Funk Railroad. And the song would be Inside looking out. 1969

Good health and Happy New Year! Love your reactions and anything Journey! More please!

I’m glad you’re feeling better my friend! Journey was unstoppable back in their prime 👏🏼♥️🤘🏼 “Feeling That Way” & “Send Her My Love” are 2 of my favorites from them!! I tested positive for the flu on 12/20 & had acute bronchitis on top of that! Not fun and I’m still not at 100%. Take care of yourself ♥️ Great reaction 😊

Perry means what he is singing. Damn what a strong song

All you guys hating on the video! I LOVE this video, it is so much fun to watch!

Their songs were great with Steve Perry.

The word is intense when it comes to Journey! Remember autotune didn't exist! CGI didn't exist! So very happy you love Journey and Steve Perry along with all of us lifelong fans! I said before I love your approach to each and every post! Happy New Year SalvoG!!!

I love that you are enjoying the music of my youth. I listen to alot of different kinds of music and my go to right now is Tom McDonald's Ghost. You shouldgive it a listen. BUT I am so proud of the amazing music that I was blessed to grow up with and it makes me smile to see you appreciating it. Thank you !

Send her my love is amazing too! Although it really is hard to pick a favorite. But this one comes close for me

Steve is just a great singer.. no matter how many times I listen to him everytime is always like the first time

One of the reasons this ended up in Tron:Legacy is because they had 2 songs on the original Tron (1982) soundtrack, Only Solutions and 1990's Theme (instrumental). Only Solutions is a great one to check out, and it somewhat less well known because Tron wasn't a giant mainstream success at the time (the song did end up on an album after that). It was a big deal to me. 1982 was the same year I got my first computer (which is what Tron is about).

So glad to hear that you're feeling better. This song was a wonderful choice for bringing a greater sense of well-being. Powerful fun!

I remember before this song came out it had been a while since a new Journey song had come out, and I wondered how they were going to put out a song as great as their last few. Then this song came on the radio. As soon as it got to the first chorus I said to myself "Yup, they did it."

THE VOICE!

Journey Rocks. best ever.. .period..

Happy New Year! Glad you are feeling better. Nothing to add other than I love Steve Perry Journey❤️💕

Glad you’re feeling better… ‘tis the season 😷. Looking forward to the reaction, this is one of my karaoke go-tos 😆

Steve Perry could hold his own vs. Robert Plant. Steve's is more near the operatic end, leaning into Freddie Mercury territory. "Lovin, Touching, Squeezing" & "Open Arms" are my favorites.

Enjoying your channel . Totally different but amazing. Dimash Kudaibergen . SOS . This artist will absolutely blow your mind bro .

Great reaction! Love this song. I’m sorry you had to get this miserable cold, too. I had all that plus a cough that lasted about 3 weeks. Happy you’re feeling better!

YES! I love watching him too! The vid is fine. He’s mesmerizing 😍

At the time, this was the great break-up song. And if he ever hurts you, true love want to desert you .... What a line. Great vid again .....thanks

Perhaps this will a point of interest for you and your followers: Back in my "day," a poll was held that named Steve Perry as having the perfect rock voice. When and where and who conducted the poll, I can't remember. I agree with that assessment! Thanks for doing such great reactions. You're appreciated. 💛💛💛

the thing is steve perry knows how to express his music just like you know how to express good music

So glad you’re feeling better! Yeah….you’re the third reactor I listen to that has been ill…..all of you fairly young guys. The two in Britain were really knocked out by bad flu though..,,You got off fairly easy in comparison. I wish you every success in 2023!

I almost cry listening to seperate ways. To me it just feels so epic and like such a masterpiece

Can you please react to either one or all of these. Edge of The Blade, Winds of March, Something to Hide… PLEASE THEY ARE SOOO GOOOD

I saw them in 82 “ he was awesome and always will be. Wheel in the sky is a great one

Oh man there is NO bad Journey song… they are the best ❤ great video

Please respond to the video of Why Can't This Night Go On Forever from Journey's Raised on Radio CD/Album. Great vocals from Steve Perry!!! Love that song.

You should do his duet with the great Kenny Loggins. "Don't Fight It"

Love your videos. When Steve Perry split from the band, Journey went away for awhile. Until, around 2007, they came up with the brilliant idea of just replacing him, with someone who sounded like him. Enter: Arnel Campaner Pineda,, a young Filipino man, with astounding ability to emulate Perry, but with even more energy! Sadly, with fame and fortune, came drugs and alcohol. Arnel wasn't classically trained, and did not know how to maintain his voice, and perform like he had to without damaging it. After just about three years, with the help of drugs and alcohol, his voice was damaged beyond repair, for the ability to sing like Steve. His career was over, that fast.... Sad, but some awesome concert videos are left behind, at least.

Happy New Year!!! Great song! One of their best (other than Stone in Love). Hope you get better and have a great year ahead.

Glad you're feeling better! Happy New Year!! Your friends from northeast Florida

kind of perfect lol. this song is so great

I remember wearing all that makeup and hairspray. Took forever to get ready to go somewhere but we were hot at the time.

Brother I commented this on another one of your videos. The song Edge Of The Blade shows journey at about their heaviest. I really think this track will be what you looking for. Keep on Running, and Lay It Down off of the Escape album rock pretty hard. If you are ever missing home, or times in your past, check out the track Still They Ride. It will put you in your past. All amazing songs.

This song is not one of Journey's best known but it is one of the most revealing in terms of Steve Perry's vocal ability: I'm crying

I have a suggestion: there are a lot of homemade videos featuring "Separate Ways" that are absolutely hilarious! One of them featured an actual computer keyboard hanging from a wall by two ropes in homage to the shot of Jonathan Cain playing his keyboard on a table?

The album version is a bit longer but so much better

Please do a reaction to the song After the Fall. It's not as well known, but it's one of my favorites, and Steve's vocals are crazy good. It's another 80's video, which is better, imo, than Separate Ways.

I absolutely love Journey. This is my favorite song by them. That being said, this video cracks me up. 😂😂 It's so low budget cheesy.

Love the song also Happy New Years

Finding a Journey song with Steve Perry's vocals that you don't like? "Inconceivable".

This is my favourite Journey song; comes in hot, does not let up. Also, more "mom" jeans.

Do a reaction to Separate Ways live in Tokyo 1983. Steve Perry had such an emotional impact on me as a teenager I named my son Steve.❤️

React to their song "Girl Can't Help it.". Another live performance. Also, another one, "Send Her My Love.".

Still sick here, sucks..Steve Perry was on yesterday sending out vocal love, live in his sound room. Man oh man, was great to see him

Their best song. 👍

Fantastic song! Loved it when it first came in the radio! But the video was ridiculous.

There's a live version of this where Steve said they just wrote it the past 2weeks not yet recorded.. but they performed it live

Please listen to the full studio version of this song. The video cuts out a minute and a half of it!

I’ve been sick like that too. Started the week before Christmas now just trying to breathe deeper. Get out of breath quickly. Mom in law has it now 🤒

Steve Perry the best Malé voice ever no doubt about

Steve's voice is amazing, the whole band is great. But they suffered from too much airtime, people got sick of them back in the day. Go to a pool hall, a bar, and that's all one heard was Journey. Local bands were singing nothing but. I'm feeling old... I have to say, I do enjoy watching people listening to the music I grew up with. Bands back in the day created anthems, not songs. I'm on a rediscovery at the moment.

Happy New Year SalvoG! 🎉

Actually, you should have reacted to the studio version! It has a very nice ended of the song, which I really enjoy than the video!

Happy NewYear SalvoG

You need to react to Journey’s song “After The Fall”.

Yes, the biggest Journey song is the one you are listening to at the time.

One of the cheesiest and best videos of the 80s or ever lol! I read that Steve's girlfriend at the time was jealous of the girl in the video lol! Oh! Steve had a solo career after Journey and had a few good ones. You should check out Foolish Heart (live) and Oh Sherry (video). Too bad they didn't end up married or she would have been Sherry Perry lol!

Happy New Year from Cape Town South Africa!!!!!