Icon’s Girlfriend CHEATED ON Him Right in Front of His FACE…GOT EVEN with 70s Hit!-Professor of Rock
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- Опубліковано 31 бер 2024
- Here’s a question. If you found out one of your favorite bands intentionally tried to sell out, would you like them less? Or would it even matter? Well, today’s band Journey was accused of selling out by an ex-band member, who said they cared more about the money than the music. After just one commercial album he quit. And I’m sure he’d have hated the next album Evolution even more since it featured the undeniable mainstream breakout single: Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’. One of the most gut-wrenching songs of its day… this track is all about how this lead singer Steve Perry’s girl cheated on him right in front of his face. And it became so popular that it served as the catalyst for a decades-long career of worldwide superstardom… Sell-outs or savvy rockers. Either way, I don’t think you could love Journey’s music any less. Steve Perry and Neal Schon! The story is coming up… NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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I’m excited to return to another one of my favorite shows that we do on this channel. It’s called Breakthrough. In this show, we break down songs, albums, or events that kicked open the door to an artist or band’s career and gave them the momentum to rocket to long-term success. On today’s episode, we’re fearing Journey and their heartbreak classic Lovin’, Touchin. Squeezin’.
But you know what, Journey’s breakout moment really occurred over the space of two albums. Kind of unusual. It began with their multiplatinum 1978 album Infinity… but strangely that record didn’t have a hit single on the radio. So even with a commercially successful album in their pocket, Journey’s breakout really wasn’t complete until they released Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ from their next album, 1979’s Evolution. That’s when this band really hit the big time. I’ll explain more as we get into the story. So let’s get going.
Journey was formed in 1973 in San Francisco, and was comprised of by ex-Santana members Neal Schon on guitar and Gregg Rolie on keyboard and vocals… as well as bassist Ross Valory, guitarist George Tickner, and drummer Prairie Prince. Initially going by the name the Golden Gate Rhythm Section, the band would rename themselves Journey by New Year’s Eve
1973, when they debuted at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom.
The first of Journey's long list of line-up changes came in February 1974 when drummer Prairie Prince returned to his old band, The Tubes. He was replaced by Aynsley Dunbar. This early iteration of Journey specialized in jazz-rock, complete with lengthy and improvised solo spots. Vocals and lyrics took a backseat to the instrumentality, just like things had been in Santana. Journey signed with Columbia Records in the fall of 1974, and then released their self-titled debut on April 1, 1975. It would sell a modest 100,000 copies. Then after a lengthy US tour aimed to generate more exposure, guitarist George Tickner left the band to attend Stanford Medical School. - Розваги
Poll: Let's try something different... What is the MOST OVERPLAYED classic song of all time?
"Stairway to Heaven"
Don't Stop Believing--Journey
Margaritaville
Living On A Prayer
*....WE WILL, WEEEEE WILLL.......* ...if you know it, ya KNOW it...... ; )
Bohemian Rhapsody
For many of us, Journey isn't and will never be Journey without Steve Perry.
💯
Journey will be performing in concert just a few miles from my hometown next weekend BUT I absolutely will NOT be in attendance!
Like you, Journey isn’t to me and will never again be Journey without Steve Perry!!!
I agree, Arnel is doing a good job but it sure isn't Journey to me and I'd have no interest in seeing that band with that line-up. I'd have more respect if they totally reinvented themselves like AC/DC did after Bon passed, then you could tolerate the older songs being done by their new singer, but not replacing the lead singer with a wannabe copy of Perry just to carry on like nothing is different and like Perry is still the lead singer. As good as Arnel may be, it was a bad and totally ridiculous and desperate way for the actual band to go, they basically screamed out to The World that they're nothing without Steve Perry😮
@@JoeBilello1969 exactly
Yep!
Steve Perry definitely had one of the greatest voices in rock history.
Wrong. He had THE greatest voice in all of Rock.😂
@@worldwithout72 Roger Hodgson and Freddie Mercury were pretty good also 🤔
Of course the competition comes an extremely close second in some cases, like with Freddy, not even second but more like 1.5. LOL
Freddy was right on par with Steve. I would have loved to see them do a duet!
@@kam0406 Freddy was in a league of his own. I couldn't see Steve doing "Bohemian Rhapsody"
In 2006 I started helping to raise my sister's children after she passed. Her youngest was 11 y/o. I had a CD carrier of 200 albums. When my nephew would ride in my car, I let him pick the music. At first, he didn't care what we listened to, but after he heard "Journey's Greatest Hits" that's all he wanted to hear, every time. When he got old enough to have his own car, just before he drove off by himself for the first time, I gave him the CD.
Awww that made me tear up😿😿
I get it .., ❤
I have a special memory with that album, too. It is an awesome album indeed.
That's precious❤
@@caligirllala1267 me too...
"They didn't sell out, everybody else just bought in." That is one brilliant line.
That’s what I was coming on here to say. I thought that was a great reversal on all those people that claim a band sells out.
Buying in IS selling out.
Take that as you will.
Steve Perry use to go to the lounge where Journey played. (Keyword Lounge) They were a Jazz Fusion band. Steve said they were amazing, the best band he had ever heard. Steve got hooked up with Journey and they went a different direction. Unfortunately Steve Perry said he never felt part of Journey. I don’t think anyone would disagree that Steve Perry is Journey. I was lucky to see Journey live in 1986. I was blown away, I had never heard anyone sound so good live. Do I sound like a dad by saying “How did we go from Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ to W.A.P. Or a guy yelling Gucci Gang for 3 minutes?” Btw, it’s great to talk with other Journey fans!!!
Steve Perry IS and always will be Journey! He is THE VOICE!
Agree 💯
@@peggymalouse2964, I refuse to go to the “new” Journey concerts.
Absolutely! I don't want to hear some poor imitation, sound alike Steve singing these songs.
@LilRoseMadder I'm sure 'The Imposter' is a nice guy,but Journey isn't Journey without Steve Perry, 'The Voice'!
100%, and very unique!
Why is it everyone wants a paycheck for their work but musicians are sellouts for wanting the same.
Seriously. They can't eat their good looks and talent. Nor be safe from a storm. And the wardrobe is definitely not free.
The devil was a musician who got kicked out of heaven for using it wrong, and in this world the music execs etc in any entertainment branch are the devil's
😂😂😂@@tesorosdetomas
Yeah, I've never understood that. It's not like being paid for your talent and hard work is necessarily a bad thing.
Right? It’s so messed up. They deserve to be paid, PERIODT.
You can never top Steve Perry’s voice no matter how many UA-cam artists you find !!! Absolutely the best !!!
Well the rest of theband can't be blamed for wanting to tour again and earn more money from their own work. Arnel is good enough for the job.
Actually....not. Brad Delp of Boston beats them all.
@@jbertucciI agree. 👍
To me Bobby Kimbal of Toto kicks ass , incredible vocalist/ musician!
Many fabulous vocalists! Steve is great as is Delp and Kimbal.
Steve Perry graduated from my high school. To say that we loved Journey doesn't begin to touch the depths of our ardor. His voice still sends me. Greatest singer ever.
Leemore
I stood next to him waiting at a crosswalk in Portland, Oregon in the 70’s. They were in town for a show at Memorial Coliseum. He was with a tall, leggy woman and I think my friend and I were the only ones who even knew who he was. We quietly said “omigod omigod omigod” to each other but would never have dreamed of approaching him. Those were the days…daze…❤️
@@outlaw0ftorn it's actually Lemoore.
@@m.kathleenhendrix4892 just making fun of the way a lot of people say it around here.
Mercury….
🤔
Word of warning: Never date a singer or writer, because they won't hesitate to use you as material for their work.
Truth
Guilty
As if Taylor Swift would do anything like that.
@@76ToneCrome LMAO 🤣 Some say each of their relationships are just song research?
....or, A DEEJAY! .....that's why I wasn't invited to Frat Parties! ...ha-HAAA!
Steve Perry's voice is absolute magic 🪄✨💗
To me the epitome of Journey was "Feeling that way/Anytime" the combo of Perry and Rollie's vocals are just magical!
Hell yeah! Love this one... uh, two.
Great song. My favorite Journey song also.
Great song. I would have loved to have seen more of them together
I see things the Same Way.
My favorite two songs too
Well eventually Journey DID become sell-outs!!!.... Once they became popular, they SOLD OUT every arena and stadium they played in!! And yes, it was "The Voice" that did it.....
And Aynsley Dunbar joined Whitesnake for their 1987 self-titled album which sold 8 million copies. Nice way to say he didn't "sell -out".
The power of Steve Perry.
I see what you did there. 😂 👏 👏 👏
I remember when Metallica's bassist said the same thing during an interview
@@scottmyers5828 actually YES! Jason Newstead said that, that's where (or whom) i based that comment on.....
"Still They Ride" is a criminally underrated Journey song.
Mother father is another in that vein.
Yesssss it is SOOOO good. (Still they Ride)
@@mwdollarABSOLUTELY one of my favs
Absolutely. Also one of Neal’s best guitar solos.
@@mwdollarevery song on Escape is fantastic. Not one filler.
I went to the Journey while visiting a friend in Chicago in 1986 for the Raised on Radio tour . We had dead center seats in the back 10 rows up . Journey played for almost 2 hours of HIT after HIT . When Steve Perry came out for the 3rd encore , people were electrified from the show and we’re all wondering “ what could they POSSIBLY play next ? ? “
But alas , Steve Perry said “ well Chicago, we have one more for you and your hometown friend ( from Evanston ) Jonathan Cain is gonna start this one off “
Getting lost in the shuffle of a 2 hour Hit after Hit show , J Cain proceeded to play the opening notes of FAITHFULLY .
The place went MENTAL . FULL BLOWN RAPTURE . Girls were crying, men were hugging and high - five-ing .
Hail to the Commander -In - Chief of arena rock n roll , Steve Perry . Hands down , the ABSOLUTE BEST 🙏
WOWWWWWW I Have goose bumps hearing this story! I saw it in my mind's eye. EPIC !
Just the thought of that made my heart feel the love I had for their music and goosebumps as if I were there. You were very fortunate to have been there. I had the privilege of seeing the band 38 Special a few years ago. I had no idea the feeling and emotions that would hit me during that concert. The memories of their music were flashing before my eyes. It felt like I was in a magic time machine. My 60 year old body felt 18 again for those two hours of entertainment. I didn't want the concert to end. It felt so good to sing and be with other people who were loving the show as much as I was. I wish I could experience that feeling at least once a month. I graduated in 1980. So I was lucky to be able to enjoy the greatest era of music as a young adult. 😊. That was the last era of music I liked and still the only era of music I listen to till this day. All of my CD's are the 80 rock era. 😎
I graduated highschool in '76 so I was fortunate to have come up when rock was AWESOME!! I went to A LOT of concerts in those days but never got to see Journey. Your story raised the goosebumps like the other commenters said. I could just imagine what that was like!!! What a great memory you have for life. My favorite concert in the '70's was Fleetwood Mac in '77 the Rhiannon tour. It was AWESOME too!!
I really loved Journey. Steve Perry's voice was so clean and clear.
We, Steve Perry's friends and SUPERFANS, voted Steve "Greatest Rock Singer" ever through BILLBOARD in September, 2023.Steve acknowledged the win 🏆 with his usual humble self. The ONLY "GOLDEN VOICE" on planet 🌏, one in 8 Billion!
I partied with him at 2 different concerts.People will never know what a sweet and honest guy he is.
I like that," They didn't sell out.... everybody else bought in. " ❤🤗
Thanks!
Hey
Hey
Give 'em what they want
He IS the greatest rock singer. He could sing perfectly in concert always with no autotune. Plus he DID have the stage presence, looks and charisma over everyone else in my opinion, of course. I never liked watching Freddie Mercury sorry!!!
They didn't sell out, everybody bought in - you couldn't put it better than that. Bravo, professor!
Wow definitely haven't heard that one before 🙄
Steve Perry: Cute, sexy and on top of his game. The best voice in R&R history!
Call him what you will, he was HOT!!
Robert Plant ,Freddie mercury Elvis Presley weren't to shabby
SOUNDS LIKE YOUR TALKING BOUT ELVIS PRESLEY I AGREA, IM STRAIT AS A RULLER
Very true-he’s a handsome,charismatic,talented man.
@@theodoreritola7641 You left out Micky Thomas (Starship)
My forever Crush😍🥰
Steve Perry is the only singer I have ever heard whose voice can actually give me goosebumps. He is a powerhouse and definitely my favorite singer of all time and I think THE best singer in any genre.
The way he pronounced his words so unique and beautiful!
Old school Journey was the best. Wheel In The Sky got them rolling.
My favorite Journey tune.
Favorite band favorite song
Wheel In This Guy.
Such a classic!
I will never deny how stellar and popular the Escape album is, and well-deserved. But the fact that Perry and company knocked it out of the park ON THE FIRST TRY makes Infinity my favorite album. :)
That classic moment in "Caddyshack" (1980) when Rodney Dangerfield's character had people on the golf course green rocking to "Anyway You Want It" was proof they had arrived, something that also helped Rodney with his own, successful 2nd career act!
So what? 😊
@@timfisher6805 So let's dance!
@@timfisher6805Don’t disrespect Rodney you dirty butthole. He’s the greatest comedian of all time.
Hey......do you want to Earn 14 Dollars the Hard WaY?.....classic Rodney!
Anybody who buys that hat get a free bowl of soup😂
Journey Escape was my first cassette tape ever. Without Journey its not the 1980's.
So true!
Their first album was the best.
Stone in Love is just perfection.
especially from the break through the outro...@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980
Absolutely!!
How profound, I love the way you phrased that❤
From the time I was 12 until I was 16, I wanted to marry Steve Perry. I'm 57 now, and my family still teases me about it. It all started with Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'.
I wanted to marry Elvis since I was 2. I was so in love with him.
I crushed on him, too. 😅
Me too! As hot as Steve was, I gotta ask WHAT WOMAN IN HER RIGHT MIND WOULD CHEAT ON HIM??? I bet she's still kicking herself over him to this day. 😉
I believe Steve is into women. Lol, Just messin with ya.
You gave up on him? I’m still hoping 😊
Journey never gave up their creativity and views, so they never were sellouts. They just needed an upgrade at the time and Steve Perry was the man for the job.
Saw Journey in Dallas, Spring 1983 and Bryan Adams was the opening act, a Rock Concert I will never forget at the old age of 24! Now that was a concert, Professor!
I saw that same tour in Oklahoma City, they sold out 3 nights …Bryan Adams was a rocker back then and he brought it too!
Yes! @@bradgarrett9684
Saw Journey in Tacoma….best concert I ever attended (even though my seats were in the rafters and a girl threw up next to me).
@@kathleenschmidt1489I was at that concert in Tacoma too. Bryan Adams blew me away and of course Journey and Steve Perry were stellar. I measure any other concerts I've gone to against that one and it's still my favorite.
Saw that tour in 83 in Salt Lake City it rocked
I met the man himself!!!! He was so nice!!! I first fell in love w Steve n his voice when I was in grades school!!!! There will never be another Steve Perry!!! ⭐️❤
I have a very distinct memory of singing the na na's in the car with my dad while being driven to kindergarten. To this day when I hear this song I think of my dad and me.
Steve Perry talked about this song and his heart breaks. And it makes a person more considerate and understanding. To others that they might date. It doesn't matter if you're famous or not, you can still get a broken heart 💔
So true. Just ask Sinatra!
@@ProfessorofRock Old blue eyes 👀 💙 broke alot of hearts
Because famous people are human just like we are!
I for one would like to heartily thank Journey for "selling out" and creating so many wonderful albums!
"They didn't sell out....Everybody else BOUGHT IN!".....BRILLIANT. Worthy of you, sir!
I know it's Schon's band, but Steve Perry was the real superstar that sealed the deal. As you said @professorofrock, Steve Perry's voice! OMG! I remember listening and singing along to them in the late '70s, and when Steve Perry would hit those super high notes, I would stop trying to sing along and just listen in awe. Incredible!
He's tearin' you apart
Oh girl what can you say?
'Cause he's lovin', touchin' another
Now it's your turn, girl, to cry.
Thats some lyrics right there!
Right! I love it.
@Adam. Maybe my favorite song about this same subject matter, is Laugh Laugh by the Beau Brummels. I have a feeling you think highly of that song too. 😊
The "na na''s" at the end are imitating the childhood taunt "na na na na na. " You did it to me now somebody's doing it to you. It's your turn to cry. Na na na na na!
Those lyrics slay.
It seems obvious now that it's been said here, but I never thought of the na na nas as taunting. Professor taking me to school today. 🤓
I was 16 yrs old in 1979 & my parents were in their late 40’s. Even they were Journey fans. My Dad’s fave song was Walks Like a Lady. My Mom’s favorite was Winds of March.
Saw Journey with Steve Perry 3 times. Yes! Steve Perry drew you in! After that, you quickly realize how damn good the song writing and musicianship is of each member. Impeccable performers as well.
Isn't one point of music to express feelings/emotions/thoughts? If that's the case, Journey didn't sell out, they just put out some raw, unsugarcoated, emotions out there and released a kickass song that still resonates today.
Thanks Christine! Alway love getting your take!
@@ProfessorofRock Thanks Prof!
Exactly. Steve Perry’s voice is as raw and unadulterated as it can get.
Just wanted to say how much I like this channel. I have a long illness and listening to your channel helps me relax. Makes me feel like a kid again. Thank u
May God bless you
1st time hearing 'Feelin that way' the contrast between Greg Rolie & Steve's voices, the way they worked that tune just brought you into such a high & excitement for the chorus each & every time. Greg was playing shade & Steve had the light. Light & shade, the best art always captivates us with this almost primal mode of expression.
Long live the music of the Journey we all take, & that's called life. These guys did what we all gotta do: make your purpose, no matter what, never give up. That's the highs & the lows.
I love the contrast between Rollie and Perry as well. I wish they would have recorded more songs that highlighted this awesome contrast.
@@tedbecker4051 absolutely, my friend
That is actually my favorite Journey song! I love Steve with Greg Rollie! What a duo! ❤
@@journeygirl4ever My favorite as well
Steve has a great voice and he's a nice guy too. I thank his mother for telling him to take the phone call from Herbie Herbert.
Steve Perry is the GOAT
Art is probably the only profession where if you succeed before you're dead, you're seen as a failure.
Ha ha! Good one!
IKR?
look at Van Gogh. He was crazy too.
Great clip. Lots of info about how and why the song was composed! Hard to believe a girl would cheat on Steve! Once Perry arrived, Journey soared through the stratosphere and is easily one of the top 5 American bands in history! Perry deserves the moniker of The Voice, his effortless gift to hit any note he wanted at any time and sang with such passion!
He could sing Live just as well or better than the albums!
Phenomenal the Voice and deservingly so ❤
The Best!
Right?
Steve and Brad Delp - rock’s best vocalists ever.
I remember hearing about this story. So sad indeed.
"They didn't sell out, everyone else bought in", what a great way to say it! Always a pleasure to sit at the feet of PoR & learn some great trivia! 🤠
Sorry Aynsley, but you're wrong. Journey got better, and this is a one of a kind tune... It's just so cool, harmonious and bluesy, yet still rocks!... And Perry's voice is just magical.
Amen! The beginning of something truly special.
Aynsely Dunbar was originally a jazz drummer. So now you know why he hated the new direction of Journey.
@@bpabustan Exactly!
@@bpabustan Got it, but he wound up with Jefferson Starship, not The Residents ...
@@ProfessorofRock The band lost so much when Steve Perry quit. Big deal, they still tour with the name Journey, but their singer is a Perry-wannabe.
The 1st time I heard Journey. I was at a wedding and all us fellas went out to the parking lot and this guy popped this new band into his car cassette deck.
That was 45 years ago and I still remember it! You never know what is going to stick with you.
People that don't believe in magic just don't understand the power of music.
Thank you POF for this gift you are giving to the World.
There are two kinds of people in this world. People who love journey and liars
I loathe Journey, and I will easily pass any polygraph test you want to throw my way.
@@MarkMay-cr6bv....but here you are..... 😂
❤😂
Producer: “How many na-na-na’s do you want in this song?”
Journey: Yes
I believe I had it tagged at 9 full stanzas at one point? those harmonies are stellar.
This needs to be immortalized on a T-shirt!
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Same amount as the denials in smells like teen spirit.
I'm reminded of 5 guys, one being 6'4", rolling down I-30 in a VW Bug, singing, "na na nana na ...." I haven't thought of that in moons!
I DJd dances for my daughter's school and scout troop. I always ended with Don't Stop Believin'.
Now my daughter is the DJ. She ends every dance with it, and said she cries every time 'cuz good memories. Journey will live on forever.
I was 17 when Steve Perrys awesome voice came on the radio. I absolutely love him!
Steve P and Journey!!😍🥰❤
If they didn't "sellout", they wouldn't have become nearly as popular, playing to overflowing stadiums for a decade. Commercial rock vs. art... why can't it be both?💁🏻♀️
I agree. They did not sell out... we bought in!
Because that the stuff they were playing before was boring mindless noodling dope smoking crapola! HA!
@@johnsmith-ug5tp Got to respectfully disagree with you. Their original stuff grows on you the more you listen to it.
Some people’s art is more sellable then others
@@ProfessorofRockooooooooooooooh, I love that. Exactly! They couldn't help that we wanted to eat it up!
Steve's voice live was even better than on the album. You could just feel the emotion in his voice. At least the artist back in the day could really sing, not like today. But none of them came close to the Voice!!
It wasn’t just his voice. Steve Perry was absolutely MESMERIZING on stage! Some the best moments of my 20’s involve Journey concerts. Absolutely freaking amazing!
Everything today is so autotuned . Nobody can really sing much. It’s sad. No more Freddie Mercurys or Steve Perry’s!
i was 11 in 1980 and Journey is one band that can take me back with its songs. for me, it was Perrys voice that made the band.
Absolutely 💯! I refuse to go to a concert now. I don't want to hear a knock-off Steve singing.
Steve Perry's voice is just next level to me. Steve Perry is The Voice. His voice is so powerful, his tone so pure. The way he holds the notes so long. He just sends me like no one else. I enjoy a lot of other rock bands and vocalists but Steve Perry is the 🐐
Steve Perry got over it for sure. In November of '85 I was part of a Marine Communications School volunteer group that worked the manual leader boards around the greens at the Palm Springs World Cup of Golf. On my way to the 17th green where I was stationed, I saw Steve with his arms around two hot chicks on either side of him walking from one place to another. I remember being a little star stuck thinking 'Damn, that was Steve Perry'! I don't know if he was a golf fan or was just there because it was Palm Springs. It was him for sure, I just remember thinking that I had just walked past one of the best singers in the Country!
Journey's manager, Herbie Herbert, was an unabashed capitalist, who's job was to keep the band on schedule (record 3 months and then tour 9 months), get them exposure and sell albums, concert tickets and merchandise. That was his job, and he was great at it. They also set the bar for concert experiences by introducing massive video screens that helped the folks in the nosebleed seats feel closer to the excitement on stage. The band (and let's not underestimate the seismic boost that Jonathon Cain gave the band in '81) wrote stellar music and deserve all the spoils and accolades they got. I don't consider it selling out at all. I only wish they could've made a few more albums between '86 and '96 to see what direction they might have taken, but Steve was fried by early '87 after a decade with the Journey machine and personal issues.
Thanks!
The reason why Wheel In The Sky and Lights became so popular outside of commercial radio is because Herbie got them into rotation with "elevator music". People heard those songs in elevators, restaurants, doctor offices, etc. Genius.
Yup. Huge success.
Yes, Steve Perry is the best rock singer of all time and possibly the best male vocalist ever. The emotion he puts into a song is incredible....you feel every word!
No, James Dewar. Listen to ‘S.O.S., I can’t live without you’.
Richie Kotzen
Paul Rogers
I completely agree!
I knew it. I used to add the word bitch at the end for Steve because you could hear he wanted to say it so much.
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Journey had the prices in place to be a good band. Adding Perry was the superstar move they needed. Thanks Adam.
Oh my... Steve Perry is the best. Love, love, love his voice! I saw him singing with the band on Midnight Special. I was young, but boy... he moved me.
This song did something with blues music that blues musicians never dreamed of.
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This song was on the radio all the time when my husband and I first started dating so, even though it is about cheating, we think of it as one of “our songs” because it brings back all those memories from high school and our young love. 🤗
Reminds me of getting stoned at the lake and throwing the frisbee after high school graduation, what a summer, class of 79, lovin touchin squeezin, my sharona, children of the sun, breakfast in america, it was a moment
What a great memory!
Yes it was! Even though I was only 12 in 79.
Awesome! I’ll be graduating in less than three months.
It took me YEARS to finally realize just how freaking AWESOME Mr. Perry's voice really, really was (is?). I mean, I was always a Journey fan, but I really never realized just how smooth, controlled and insanely vibrant was his smooooooth voice! It pains me that his later life has been wrought with personal issues. It's a shame that all of the joy he has given others has not been given back (I guess except monetarily). I also realized that George Michael's vocals were in that same vein!
Didn't realize that about this song. I always loved "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'" - such a great track. Learned something new today! LOL - Journey, such a CLASS act. Love them. :)
Thanks Bart!
I have a great memory of my girlfriend and I during high school, stadium seating in Las Vegas in 78 seeing Journey up close. We were 10 feet from the stage.
Steve Perry will always be #1 in my heart ❤️
I understood, but never agreed with the accusation of "sellout". EVERYONE is in it to make money, otherwise they'd all do it for free. "They didn't sell out, everyone else bought in". Possibly the most brilliant and astute thing I've heard you say, Adam. Should be copyrighted!
Love that quote... they didn't sell out, everyone else bought in. Awesome.
Journey and the Eagles had the best greatest hits albums before 1990 in my eyes
.....HAD "Old Days" BEEN included, would ADD Chicago IX to that - even SO.....
This is the journey that I grew up and loved. I will not go and see the karaoke singer, one original member and a guy who joined in the 80s…. Both of whom hate each other and won’t even even interact with each other on stage. I will stick to my memories and my CDs.
I saw Journey on the 1978 tour when unfortunately for them they had to come out onto a stage that was on fire from the opening act… Van Halen!
Ha!
I heard they toured together, you're very fortunate to have that memory.
@@ponzo1967 it was in a small auditorium too… Ruby Diamond is downtown Tallahassee Florida
Didn’t Van Halen open for Black Sabbath in the same year in Europe?
@@PabloCruise1 And some dates in the US. I saw them in Portland , OR open for Black Sabbath in '78. I think that was Van Halen's first big tour.
I remember driving south on I-35 from Dallas in 1982 and seeing the miles long line of cars on the side of the interstate, slowly heading for the exit to the stadium for a Journey concert. That was the longest line I ever saw and sadly gave up any chance of just getting a ticket at the door, like I used to be able to do. I thought those guys would be together for decades.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh man, this song brings back memories! I was a DJ at our campus station, and we all had an unofficial “contest”-the “Lovin” track ended and the album segued into “City of the Angels” about one beat later! The contest was to let “Lovin’” end, and cut it off before “City” started! I pulled it off a few times, but you HAD to know your timing!
What ! No mention of Faithfully? One of the best in concert songs I have ever heard. The loudest I ever heard sang by the audience.
So the guy left cos he thought Journey sold out and then joined Jefferson Starship?
LOL!
Ha ha! I thought the same thing!
That’s so funny.
Freedom at Point Zero isn’t trash. Dunbar added a soul to JS that had been missing.
There's nothing like you and thousands of people "Na, Na, Na, Naing" with Steve and the boys during this song. Been there, done that, had the t-shirt!
Please elaborate!
I do it every time.
"Wheel in the Sky" was why I took in their concert. Opening acts included Van Halen.:)
THanks!
Steve Perry was blessed with the power of a rock singer while having the soul of a jazz singer.
The debate is over who is the second greatest male singer of all time…
Marty Balin… hearts
@@frankleespeaking9519 My fav Jefferson Starship songs are mostly when he’s the lead…his voice was magically wistful.
If trying to make as much money as possible is "selling out," then sign me up...
Ahhhh “The Party’s Over” from the Captured album. Nuff said.
Journey is one of my all time favorites Steve Perry is the Voice. They have great music that keeps you coming back for more
I could listen to that voice all day! Unbelievable talent!
I heard Journey a lot on the radio during this time period, which is when I attended high school. But I think I officially became a fan because of Caddyshack. When Rodney Dangerfield hit the play button on his golf bag and out came Journey playing Any Way You Want It I was floored and completely sold on this band. I caught heat for liking them but to this day I have no regrets.
That’s what Steve Perry’s voice does captivates you!! Calms and mesmerizes ❤❤❤ Even his speaking voice soothes you
Steve Perry IS the best voice ever
In the early 80s, I was finally old enough. To go to concerts. 58 now. Been to about 7 journey concerts. They did bring the crowd together. The Rose bowl was won. Drunken brawls. People throw in stuff everywhere. Food fight. When journey came out and started playing? All of that ended, focus on the band. Just the way it was. I'm Glad I experienced it
This would of been the perfect opportunity to interview Steve Perry. I’m sure I’m not the only viewer who would like to hear you interviewed Perry. 😊
The one song they wrote, Separate Ways, is the ultimate simp song. Thanks for your videos, Doctor!
I graduated high school in 1983 and Journey was definitely one of, if not THE most favorite band among my classmates. I had never heard of them before Steve Perry and I can remember on multiple occasions going into the record store in the mall and seeing Journey in the cut-out bin! Each time excitement quickly changed to disappointment when I looked over the LP only to discover it was a pre-Perry Journey.
One of the best 80s bands, and Steve Perry is one of the best singers ever
I agree. My #1
He’s my favorite singer.
This song for sure got air play. Every time I hear it, I go around rest of day singing " Na Na N Na Na N Nan Na.".....
YO PROF!! If you had to cram a matchbook with your 8-track tape so the player in your car would track right, you're going to dig this channel!! 😂
So did that!😊😊😊
I know what you mean!
Ha ha!
I live in Texas now...But.. back then ...I lived in California till my 40's. My very first concert in the line of many, many concerts, Journey was THE very first concert I and four best friends saw. I will never forget that concert.
Wow. This could be my most favorite episode of Professor of Rock. Didn't remember all of that history of Journey! Great Job and Thank You!
Years ago our singer was having a crises of confidence, and was asking us for suggestions for artistic direction. When it came around to me, I said "at the risk of sounding really uncool, write something commercial."
I am so lucky to be born in the era I was. I got to see this tour (Infinnity) and it was nothing short of amazing.
Oh gosh! I was a teenager in the 90's & I remember talking about posers & sellouts & being true to the music, man! Lol! Journey was always Journey w/ Steve Perry in my memory, since I wasn't even 2 when he joined the band. Until this video, I had no idea they were a jazz band previously! Love Steve Perry & loved his solo stuff too. I remember my friends & I would go to Pizza Hut after every Friday night foodball game & pile into a booth & I would run to the jukebox & always play at least 1 Journey song & Black from Pearl Jam! I think it was Wheel in Sky, but now, I can't remember because they had so many great songs! Another great video Professor! That last line was chef's kiss!
Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' is my all-time absolute FAVORITE Journey tune! ❤❤❤
My favorite Journey albums are still Infinity and Evolution. Absolute masterpieces.
I agree. I lost interest in them after Rollie left.
What’s your favorite song?
Agreed Steve Perry is the best Rock Star singer of all time! Love him then and now…