UNBELIEVABLE | REACTION TO Journey - Don't Stop Believin' | LIVE 1981 Houston 

No one can match his voice. He’s called “The Voice” for a reason. I’ve been listening to them for 40 years

That is the difference between then and now. No effects, no half dressed women, no twerking, Steve Perry is live, as is the entire band. This is how it was. Those effects did not exsist at this time. You made your way by pure talent. What you heard on a record, you heard in person. This was rock and roll.

Wonderful live performance. No pre-recorded background vocals, no auto-tune, just talent. No electronic tricks. They were not available then.

Journey was one of those bands that just OWNED the 80s.

One of the best rock voices ever. He’s amazing.

The perfect example of why my generation remains nostalgic.😊.

This is real music. No lip sync, no auto tune, no computers whatsoever.

He was able to keep control of his voice and sound as if he was singing on an album while running around on stage. Love him and his voice.

Yes, this is his Live voice. Steve truly had a Golden voice and the knowledge to use it. Stone in Love is another great song from this concert. Hell pick any song off this concert and it's going to be a banger.

Steve Perry was unmatched! One of the most iconic voices ever

so so glad to see the younger generation enjoy the wonderful music we had! Enjoy!!!

That’s why his nickname is The Voice. Incomparable

We had it good back then. We had so many artist with raw talent back then. So glad that I grew up in that era.

Yep, I'm an old man now but I was so fortunate to see Journey Live and it was an astounding experience. Steve Perry's voice is as good or better if that's possible when he sings live. I have a lot of bands from that era that I really like but for me Journey will always be my favorite, the band along with Steve's vocals for me were second to none !!

this was my first concert in high school. It was a few days in front or back of that show. On the floor with a girl on my shoulders for a while. Welcome to REAL music. REAL musicians with NO AUTOTUNE computer crap. MOTHER FATHER shows Steve's HIGH range at the end. Any Way You Want It. The guitarist played with Santana when he was 15-16. this is simply the most uplifting good feeling HOPE FOR THE FUTURE song EVER!!!!

The days of 60s, 70s, and 80s rock and Roll are gone and will never be repeated. Thank goodness we have some of these great performances recorded!

When he sings, every note reaches your soul. Not everyone can do that. He is so special. He makes a singer want to be better at their gift.

We older generation can't begin to describe the music and attending rock concerts back in that era. Attending rock concerts in packed stadiums, arenas, etc was down right AWESOME and made you feel alive. I feel sorry for the current generation for not being able to attend live music concerts because the current "professionals" are all computer enhanced if not generated and are unable to present personalize, ad lib lyrics and conversations with each other and audience for the BEST inclusion experiences EVER!

Now you know why we older people say our music is better. Acts had to have real talent, or they didn't make it. There was no corporate backing, internet, computer aid (autotune, etc). They had talent and worked their asses off to make it. Dive in in to Journey live. That concert there, front to back, is a great start. Happy Thanksgiving.

There really is something special about Steve Perry's energy onstage, and you can feel it within the first seconds of hearing his voice, but it's only really communicated when you SEE him sing. I don't know how to describe it other than that it feels like he's just... manifesting connection with everyone there. He's here to see everyone enjoy themselves, and he loves it, and knows how good he is at it, but it comes across as almost... humble, for lack of a better word. The man's voice is a gift, and every line he sings says "This is for you. This is for us."

It is all about being in the presence of something truly beautiful.

Back in those days you HAD to be able to sing live. They did not have autocorrect at all. This is pure talent and the reason they were so popular.

Yep, no tricks, no autotune just pure talent. Clear as water. He was actually nicknamed Steve “ the voice” Perry because of how unbelievable people found his voice to be. This is officially my favorite reaction, one of the only Rock voices in history to both give me chills and tears when I heard him for the first time when I was 11. I’ve never been so proud that my parents raised me on stuff like this instead of all the crap on the radio these days. This is real music, real rock. Listening to Journey is more than just listening to good music, it’s an experience. It never fails to blow people’s minds. I get a surge of endorphins just seeing that face people make when he starts singing. 😄

Journey had it all. The instrumental, the passion and voice of Steve Perry and the lyrics. All were the tops

One of the greatest singers EVER!!!!

Steve Perry was known as "The Voice". He had amazing energy didn't he! Don't Stop Believing along with Bohemian Rhapsody were inducted into the Library of Congress this year. Well deserved honor for both!

The emotion you felt… imagine how we felt being at these concerts live. We lost our minds. I remember bawling my eyes out with happiness. God, I wish I could go back. The worst is, I didn’t realize that would be the best time of my life. I am grateful to have been part of it, but damn, I miss it.

No back up singers just pure talent. This is true talent!💯

One of the best singers in popular music. Period. I saw them in '79 in Oakland. With his Levi's and black tuxedo tails, and long raven black hair, he was the dark raven of rock n roll. I'm sure my mouth was open. We stood in shock for the first half hour; Steve Perry's voice was actually better live than in the record. Great band. Steve Perry is a phenomenal singer.

I was a senior in High school when this album came out and this tour happened. A friend gave me tickets to this in Portland Oregon. We never sat down, sang along and danced the whole time. (used lighters to sway in the dark) Like you said, I felt like we were in the front row when we were in the nosebleed section. This is in may top 5 of best concerts I ever went to. The band really connected with the audience. Steve Perry's voice is unmatched. By the way, I figured out it is more like 40 years ago :):)

I believe at one time he held the world record for being able to sing the most octaves.

We had the best music during 70's & 80's. ❤

THAT'S WHY THEY CALL HIM THE VOICE DON'T STOP GOING DOWN THAT RABBIT HOLE WITH THE GROUP JOURNEY WITH STEVE PERRY I'LL JUST SAY THEY ARE AWESOME 💜

Steve Perry always connected with the audience, eye contact (as much as possible) etc and really drew you in. Also, part of what makes his voice so special is this was all pre-autotune days. His voice carries emotion because it is real and not all technologically adjusted.

One of the best power anthems ever composed. It made you emotional because it was simply superb. And his voice is just sublime….untethered to the earth. It just SOARS. The beauty and power of his voice still gives me chills even after 40 years. One of the most perfect pop rock voices in history He left the band in 1987 or so. The dream had turned sour…drugs and fame had taken a toll. He became a semi-recluse back in his hometown. Married the love of his life snd lost her to cancer. Released three solo albums. But never reunited with Journey nor sang with them again he walked away from it all. His decision, but DAMN I wished he’d made more music with them. His voice was a gift ….but the success it brought turned it into a burden for him. And that saddens me.

He is THE VOICE for a reason! He the best and he’s FABULOUS!! ❤

IMO, he's one of the best vocalists EVER!! I don't believe that there ever was a song from Steve Perry that I don't love. Now, I have to listen to tons of his songs......

There's something moving about watching the performance of a true master. I hope the people in the audience appreciated it. I would have loved to see the original lineup of this group perform live.

This performance hits exactly where it needs to...In the Heart!This is real...especially when everything comes together so beautifully...Yes this is very specially...Ty brother!

I saw Journey in concert in 1982 (Denver, CO). My husband saw them in concert in 1981 (Pasadena, CA). Phenomenal and unforgettable! ❤❤❤

This performance is THE ONE I’ll always remember with his jeans and tennis shoes; so 80’s….MAN, I MISS THAT DECADE❤️❤️🥰

Bless you Salvo....I'm a 65 yr old man from UK.....It brings tears to my eyes too. God bless mate.

Being a teenager in the '80s... Nothing better ! These concerts were a common occurrence. We would all just load up in the truck and just go. Good times !

"Mother Father" live from same show. Mind blowing. Best vocalist.

And this is why Steve Perry is known as 'The Voice.' Superb.

This song is so much bigger then its chart position. One of Rock's greatest anthems with one of its best voices!

Yep. This is Steve's live voice - no autotuning back in the days. Glad you enjoyed this iconic rock song.

Simply put they sounded better live than they did in the studio, which is truly rare.

Every now and then Steve sings this during the 7th inning stretch at the (SF) Giants games. He is a season ticket holder (as am I), lifelong Giants fan. That song is a lot of sports teams anthem but seeing him sing it in his baseball hat in the stands is incredible.

Enjoying the music I enjoyed by younger people always makes me smile. This particular performance to me is in the top 5 of all time. The voice is incomprehensible, no auto tune just raw talent, glad you enjoyed it.

This is the number 1 song of all time.

Anyone that does NOT react this way to Steve Perry and Journey, has a screw loose. This man's vocals resonate so intensely within the body. And I agree with Frozen Rose: Mother, Father is A MUST from this show!

I was 16 when this was released, and remember my reaction to hearing it for the first time. MIND BLOWING. It has been on my playlist ever since.

ANOTHER generation discovers the Journey rabbit hole!

STEVE PERRY FOREVER!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌

Your reaction to this performance was priceless! Yes, indeed, there is onl y one Steve Perry, the man, the myth, the legend, The Voice. He's my favourite male vocalist with a golden voice, and he always made his performances look so effortless and sang with so much passion and emotion that he would make you feel every note. The band members of Journey are extraordinarily talented musicians, and the way the played their instruments combined with Steve Perry's beautiful voice was purely magical.

“Wow” is about the only way to describe this performance. I saw them on this tour when they came through Chicago. Best Concert Ever ♥️ and Yes Everyone was on their feet screaming. It seems he captured the Souls of His Audience. Very Powerful Singer. Has it really been over 20 years ? Seems like just yesterday for me and what we all wouldn’t Pay to Roll those Dice Just One ☝️ More Time 🥰

This us why this generation of music will still be listened to for generations to come and mist if today's will be forgotten...

I remember riding around in my car just listening to Journey when they first became known.

Real music and vocals unlike today! Those were the days. My favorite band as a kid growing up. Blessed to have been a kid of the 80's!!!❤️🔥

This song has so much nostalgia factor, and Steve Perry's voice is unparalleled. I highly recommend the live version of Escape from this tour. It's a real rocker, and a real overlooked song.

One of the best voices ever and the band often gets overlooked...they are a fantastic group of musicians!

You completely got it. Everyone connected with him, no production dancers, no autotune, no tracks. The band was fantastic, too. I saw this concert at the Rose Bowl with 100,000 in attendance. Totally magical evening...I can't believe how you're sitting here 40+ years later, and feel what we did! Great review job!

Just found this reaction. It is a reality my generation of this time knew consistently. People interacted. It was a matter of honor and true love for those who worked hard to perfect their craft. We saw them. They saw us. We were faces seen and hands touched. Hearts broke and love was sent out. We MISS this. THIS REAL contact. They HAD to be craftsmen with real skill, or we didn't show up. THEY had to be real, so we could be real back. Yes. I got emotional, too, watching and listening to my life in retrospect. We didn't even know what we had....till we suddenly.... didn't.

Steve Perry's voice is unique and incredible ! ♥This is ROCK !!

Steve Perry is and will forever remain one of a kind voice!!

You have to watch all the video snippets from this amazing concert in Houston,1981. His vocals are out of this world incredible. Such a powerful range and beautiful tone. And yes, he brings out the emotions and goosebumps every single time you hear his voice (just listen to Faithfully and you'll understand)! I'm so blessed to have grown up in that '70s-'80s era and to have seen him with Journey live in concert, flickering lighters and all...Steve Perry is and always will be AMAZING ❤🎤🎶❤

Yep, that's the way the world should be. People coming together and enjoying good music while being happy. Not everyone on their phone recording or checking social media like robots, instead of living in the moment.

While this song was a Top-40 hit when it came out, it took on a much bigger life in 2008. This song was playing in the infamous final scene of The Sopranos, then became a headlining song on Glee. It's probably more popular now than it was in the 80's.

Here's the funny thing about this song and vocals in 1981 I was a Junior in High School and I had the same reaction as you and you probably were not even born yet. It is truly timeless. It has been covered in shows like Monsters Inc. and the final episode of the Sopranos. Thank God it's here to stay. Loved your reaction that was me so many years ago.

Newbie here! If you want to see another great live performance try "Still They Ride" from Tokyo 1983. Not only was Steve's singing awesome but he was doing it with the flu! I also want to add another vote for "Mother, Father" from the Houston concert, it is amazing!

I saw them (him😍) when I was 17, that was 37 yrs ago! hard to believe BUT He even sounded better live, It's all the freedom he had on stage. He's tops in my book. And BTW, i teared up at your reaction! I loved it! Those of us that grew up in the 70s, with Journey! I feel very blessed. I saw them 5 times. But i was one of those that was way in the back, I haven't been to a concert in a long time but back then no matter where you were front to back It was like being in one unit. No drama, everyone, together, smiles, beautiful light in everyones face. It was Magic, it was all just Peace & Love and rock and roll. ✌️ ❤️. Miss those times. You should do Journeys Mother Father, Faithfully 👏 so many ;) Rock On✌️

Dude, I was 22 in 1981. Loved this band. I got choked up now because I can't imagine having a job where I can be happy and have so much fun and deliver that to other people. And get paid for it! In your way, when you share your thoughts, you connect happily with a bunch of us out here. Had to make sure you knew that. Keep on truckin!

I saw Journey in Philadelphia in the 80's and on the ride home the radio station broadcast the concert. When I heard him sing 'Still they Ride' I don't think he ever sang better.

Loved your reaction - his voice does that! I get full body chills when I hear him sing. Thank you for appreciating this band! 😊

Love this..Always on my playlist..He has one of those flawless voices, and truly enjoys his craft...

Those were the good days. No cell phones, we all lived in the moment and were present!

I also got tears in my eyes when I saw this for the first time. What a brilliant band, and Steve Perry ❤️ You can react anything from this show, every second is magic.

Steve Perry is one artist that is great connecting with the audience to make it more personal and friendly.

Mother Father-1981- definitely agree that’s must watch vocals. ❤️🎶❤️

Music is like life... don't overanalyze it, just be happy ❤️

That voice!!!!! Best rock voice ever!!!!

We were definitely spoiled with great music back in the 70's and 80's!

When you saw journey live back then it was not a concert...it was an experience you remember for the rest of your life

Love your reaction! Slack jawed just like the rest of us the first time we heard them. You got a huge rabbit hole to go down here 🤘 You need to do “Mother, Father” from this same concert. Also “lights” “Anyway you want it” “Stone In Love”

And yes dear. Saw him live and it's definitely his live voice. Best voice in rock in my opinion.

Yes Salvo G. You've just listened to one of, if not the best voice in rock.

Steve Perry, one of the greatest voices of the era. PS: When you don't know what to say, you say - "Don't tell Journey, but I stopped believing".

One of the most unique songs out there. There chorus doesn't come until near the end and before 2 mini guitar solos.

my reaction to this performance was exactly the same, i always get so emotional when i watch it, the band and the crowd having so much fun, its so pure and beautiful

I was 11 or 12 years old when I saw this same tour in upstate NY. It was one of the most amazing nights of my life. Beautiful reaction!

Loved your reaction. I got emotional as well. Used to drive around with my eldest who was a little boy at the time, singing along with the cd (might of even had it on cassette). Thank you for this one.

Patty-I was lucky enough to see them live. It was the 86 tour in Long Beach Ca. A night i will never forget.

You should try out any of the songs from this concert it's amazing. I actually had to miss this concert but my boyfriend was there in 1981 and he said that he cried nearly the whole concert it was that moving

So many memories..... Freaking awesome! ❤

Perfect reaction to Journey. I was in High School during this time. Journey and REO Speedwagon was huge during this time frame.

Still brings chills after watching your reaction.

No Pro Tools or Auto Tune back then, just pure talent! He is known as “The Voice”….Great reaction!

I was in Gibraltar then for a couple of years. I missed out on 'Journey' but listening to the songs were incredible - adore Steve Perry 🥰

Saw them 2 times in the early 80’s! Best of times😢😊