Don’t know if you’re ever going to read this but I hope you do ever since I started hearing you sing you have given me hope! I am a brain cancer survivor and now I have develop uncontrollably epilepsy seizures. Every time I hear you sing you bring peace to my soul. Thank you for that. Please continue doing what you do for it’s making me feel alive. You are a miracle sent because is healing me inside out.. Thank you Erik God bless you and your family alway and god bless your voice

@ECarman79

Ай бұрын

God Bless You! Music Is Our 2nd Savior!!! Many prayers to you ♥

@spanky1026

Ай бұрын

Love reading your comment, you are an inspiration to all of us Waleskarivera7204. Keep on rocking, praying miracles come your way. I also enjoy Erik's music. I found him by accident, but glad I did.

@likahartzenberg-tn9wd

Ай бұрын

@Waleskarivera i feel what you feel, i feel what you feel ***

@likahartzenberg-tn9wd

Ай бұрын

I found Erik like 15min ago on 30 April 2024 in South Africa❤

@talismannz

Ай бұрын

​@@likahartzenberg-tn9wd Idem!! Listening for the first time, Rome, Italy.

Journey is that iconic band that is hard to hear someone else sing and do their songs justice, but you completely nailed it!! Love this! ❤

I grew up with the best generation of Rock Music, never to be beaten, and Journey was one of those bands, and Steven Perry was one of the greatest singer's. You sir rocked that song...❤

@-Shel-

Ай бұрын

Agreed! I love Steve Perry. He was great But Erik could definitely give him a run for his money.

@orscrub3161

Ай бұрын

you got that right! steve perry #1

WHO IS THIS MAN! JUST WOW! Steve Perry, Steven Tyler and Jon Bon Jovi all wrapped up into one powerhouse of a male singer!

@user-bn2sh1xo8j

Ай бұрын

I agree !!! What an incredible talent !!!!❤

@o.laflaf

Ай бұрын

WTF😂😂😂

@user-ew5ue7po9c

Ай бұрын

Sweden idol winner!

@82islandguy

29 күн бұрын

Former lead singer of skid row but he had to drop the lead vocalist because of his battle with leukemia but definitely won't be the end he'll be rejoining again

@mmccune6220

25 күн бұрын

Wondering same thing!! How F Delightful!! Damn

I appreciate that he kept the entire song like the original.

My sister just passed away from cancer, she showed me this video before she died, it has a significant meaning to me. I have became a big fan of Erik. Thank you

Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss! 🙏🏻🖤

@12leavu

Ай бұрын

Thank you. This really made my day. She turned me On to your music and was a big fan. She was a wonderful singer. We did karaoke at my house all the time in the past couple years and we would always watch your videos in between. 😎

@julieperez1778

20 күн бұрын

Amazing Voice 😱👏😘

@johnstayer233

19 күн бұрын

Sorry about your loss....❤

@dorothywestcott2408

18 күн бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss 😢🙏

His vocal technique is amazing !!! Many singers lost their range nearly 50 years old. This guy will sing the same in his 90’s

This hits me in the feels. Journey was my dad's favorite band. I think he would have loved this cover.

@chrissy1310

2 ай бұрын

Check out Still they ride, such a good song!

@ryantackett4634

2 ай бұрын

Dean does an amazing job on Still They Ride and Mother,Father while playing the drums​@chrissy1310

This is my mom and dad's wedding song. I am probably gonna goof this up hopefully not but, they have been together since high school and still are together to this day. You could say, they're truly are together faithfully. My dad has been working in the same company for 26 years and my mom now owns her own preschool. My younger brother is in Hawaii studying to become a Marine biologist. As for me, I am married with my lovely wife here in Owensboro Kentucky and soon going into seminary. I hope for one day that you could sing this at my mom and dad's next wedding anniversary. My mom loves the way you sing and it would be such an honor. Yet, one could only pray that happens.

Wow!!! He nailed it! And let’s not forget the guitarist. He also got it. The whole number was exceptional.

@meredithchapman2009

4 ай бұрын

He did a good job.

@jmatt4life

4 ай бұрын

Still AMAZING to hear!!!

I saw Journey when I was younger I'm 68 now great cover!!!❤❤❤🙏

Wow......!🔥💥 Thank God that you can be here with us and sing with your brilliant voice Erik.❤️

As a kid, I grew up with Steve Perry and Journey... still my favourite band. You did this song justice!

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Oscar!

@billray6557

11 ай бұрын

This kid crushed it…great job!

@Bob-kq1hw

11 ай бұрын

@ Great guitar work as well!!!!

@kingcarlobossio7067

10 ай бұрын

This guy really doesn't know how to sing huh! I'm addicted! Sounds better than all the originals and I'm not even kidding! How can you beat Steve, Bruce, Paul, Dio, Priest etc etc! Just incredible.... WOW!!!!

@roseannamanues2111

10 ай бұрын

​@@kingcarlobossio7067Should try Don't Know What You Got Until It's Gone or Heartbreak station.

Erik, I have seen Steve Perry perform this live and I can say you have just graced the world with an amazing cover of one of the greatest singers and songs of my lifetime!!!!!!! Thank you!!!

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that!

@DaveyPOfficial

11 ай бұрын

@well done please do Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey

@berniesmusic

11 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!!! Your vocals are just mind blowing insane. Steve would feel the same way too!

@nofilter.906

11 ай бұрын

It's all PRODUCED YOU IDIOTS.......OVER PRODUCED ACTUALLY.

@LizHoppis-dk1ii

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I saw Steve Perry with Journey twice - and this is actually the first time l have heard a cover that l love! Excellent job

I grew up on Journey and when I heard this cover I was like OMG gave me chills. This song for me has a lot of memories

Erik has become my absolute favorite vocalist. He had me shocked when I saw Skid Row in Dayton, Ohio in 2022. Went back and saw them again in 2023. What impresses me most is his professionalism, he puts the music first. He showed no signs of intoxication, he nailed all the big notes. I'm old, I remember when that band was brand new, and he allowed me to relive my youth with one of my favorite bands. Thank you Erik. Keep it up my friend.

@allisoncampbell1631

2 ай бұрын

I saw Skid row in Vegas in 2022 when they were opening for Scorpions..he honestly sounded just like Sebastian did 30 years ago

The last 30 seconds of this song is arguably the greatest 30 seconds in ballad history and you did that last belt with justice 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@GCAJr

5 ай бұрын

Agreed, while I doubt anyone could top Steve, this is about as close as it gets, absolutely incredible ❤

Now this is what is missing from today’s voice. Pure and raw classic tones that will always stay in our heads to play and play again. Beautiful!! 🎶

@tori1766

2 ай бұрын

Amen brother. Beautifully said

Omg 😮what a voice ❤ beautiful 😻

I am so grateful that you are sharing your gift with us. Thank you! 😊❤

Erik is one of the best singers around today without doubt.

@glo7802

7 ай бұрын

Yes❤

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Great job man. First time hearing you sing. Steve’s voice was both edgy and powerfully beautiful. Well done capturing both sides.

@nmfogey

10 ай бұрын

Ditto

@danielfair4675

10 ай бұрын

Listen to his version of Black Sabbath's Headless Cross, it's killer!!

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I saw Buckcherry and Skid Row in Summer 2023 in NC. I never saw Skid Row before but i tell you this: Eric Gronwall put on the single best vocal performance I’ve ever seen live. He can do harder, cutting edge, and soft melody singing-does it all. I looked around in the crowd and there were guys in the audience with their mouths open and also looking around. NO lie

7 ай бұрын

🤘🏻🙏🏻

@kevincosgrove948

6 ай бұрын

@ Erik? Is this actually you?

@annas1970

6 ай бұрын

​@@kevincosgrove948Promise, thats him😀😀.. It is a humble guy who reply things he really likes💪💪. Take care from Sweden

@user-pj2lc8yd6f

6 ай бұрын

He not good as Sebastián

@user-pj2lc8yd6f

6 ай бұрын

​@@kevincosgrove948I'm sure

I hope you thank God every day for the gift He has given you. You are amazing.

Holy effing shit. I heard Perry do this live in Anchorage, Alaska at Journey's last official performance as a band. It was a performance and a memory I'll carry with me for the rest of my life....this version is the only thing I've ever heard that comes close. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL job.

It's always a bold move by any singer to take on one of the most powerful rock ballads ever written and sing it true to the original. So many hard core Journey fans will come for blood. But this was really great. Those big notes and soaring crescendos were spot on. I love your vibrato early in the song. Nice touch.

@vickiesanderson2068

10 ай бұрын

This Steve Perry fan loved this rendition of this song. It'll make Steve proud. You have little faith in Steve's Fans. We know for a fact he'd be proud. Don't underestimate his fans my friend

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@candibellotti4144

6 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying it. I myself hate the current singer. He doesn't have the power needed for many of the original songs. I've never heard of Erik before he popped up in my suggestions this morning, but I could get onboard with him as the new frontman.

@sakitoby1581

4 ай бұрын

I'm a hardcore Journey fan and I enjoyed his cover. Obvi his voice is much different, but he did it justice. I really liked the way he stayed true to the orig melody and phrasing. I do NOT like when others deviate from an iconic song like this. I'm ok w/some songs being changed up a little, but not this one.

@sakitoby1581

4 ай бұрын

@@candibellotti4144 I've seen Arnie live w/Journey a few times and I've thought it was ok. Tbh very few vocalists then or now have the power that Steve Perry had. The man was in a league all his own. But Arnie is better than the guy from Extreme that fronted Journey for a bit in the 90s. Saw them too and I prefer Arnie, if I can't have Steve, which sadly will never happen...

Bro, you killed it, OMG

Probably the best cover I’ve ever heard. This song is one of the best of all time, hands down, and you did fantastic! Wow well done!

HOLY FREAK!!!!!! I'm not even sure why I decided to listen to this tonight. I mean, it's not like you really need anybody but Journey, right? Man!!! Brother, I can't begin to tell you how great this was. Steve Perry would be darn proud of the job you did!

11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!

@hildacaballero2836

8 ай бұрын

Tu eres el proximo cantante de JURNEY ,la clavaste ,eres muy bueno.Felicidades

One of the BEST covers I have heard. Steve would be VERY proud and Arnel is giving you the mic!!!

@vickiesanderson2068

10 ай бұрын

Yeah Neal ruins it for every singer they have had. Or should I say his idiot wife

WOW! My eyes widened at the first word he sang! He is FANTASTIC!!!! I subscribed. 😊

Thanks! My husband of 52 years has metastatic pancreatic cancer. This song is your gift.

21 күн бұрын

I’m very sorry to hear about your situation. I had leukemia three years ago. Sending you strength from Sweden. Thank you for your generosity.

I remember when this song came out. I was a teenager in high school, and I would roller skate every Friday, and Saturday night. Journey should definitely get a hold of this guy for their lead vocals!! ❤

@in2rock275

11 ай бұрын

I basically grew up in a skating rink in the mid 70's. Kept me out of trouble.

@donnikubbitz2146

8 ай бұрын

Arnel is vastly superior but this guy is def VERY good!

It's not about "Hitting the notes" brother, it's about knowing why that note exists in this song, for _this_ word. You are getting closer. God bless you. 🙏 Better every day.

@MearasRex

10 ай бұрын

Lovely remark 😊❤

@amydawned

6 ай бұрын

It would be hard to know that when you’re doing a cover. You’re saying he should understand the absolute soul of the song. I don’t believe that’s possible unless you wrote it yourself. Not possible for anyone. He performed the song beautifully. Personally, I think your condescending comment was ridiculous. But, hey…opinions ARE like assholes, pal.

He is so amazing!! Wish he would cone to USA to tour!! Can't stop listening

Beautiful job Erik❤❤❤

This could easily be used as Eriks audition to be the next singer for Journey

@CelsoAlves

11 ай бұрын

I Loved it too... Arnel is perfect for Journey and any other band just like Erik is perfect for Skid Row, Journey and any other band!!! s2

@mehmetvardar6747

11 ай бұрын

I am not agree with u beause Eriks voice so hard for journey.not emotional like arnel or Steve Perry

@jim6025

11 ай бұрын

I agree but then again I think that with every bands song Erik sings.

@jerrystaggs4628

11 ай бұрын

He's Great,,,,But He's NOT..... JOURNEY!

@jamesguest9720

11 ай бұрын

Nope wishful thinking it just ain’t there nice try though

Such a beautiful song, it makes me cry 🥲 and what a beautiful rendition you and Jona did, you guys are the best ❤

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Mari. We enjoy working together and will probably always do it in one constellation or another.

@e.p.649

11 ай бұрын

I always loved this song... Your cover is amazing, powerful and moving. Love Jona & you together . 🥲❤

@jeffhiggins4505

11 ай бұрын

Most people don't know this song was originally written by a band member that had reconnected to God. It was changed to the version we all know because it was thought it was not going to be popular.

@veronikadostalova3897

11 ай бұрын

Yeees, they are best!😍😍😍

@donnierowland3677

10 ай бұрын

I was crying, thinking I'm probably the only one that gets this way when I hear this song.

Journey has been my favorite Band since I was young. One of my favorite songs. This is just beautiful!!

Wow!!!! Did this song proud!!!!❤

Outstanding! I'm a long time Journey and Perry fan. I played this song 100's of times and have heard Perry perform live six times. I've never heard a better rendition that had the vocal range, tone, or emotion until this one. I hope @steveperry has an opportunity to hear this, I'm thinking he would be a big fan!

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!

@booberry6715

11 ай бұрын

While I'm not as big a Perry or Journey fan as @davis3038 is, I'm 53 and grew up listening to Journey, and I have to agree with everything she said. I believe Steve would love it. I know I did! Very talented.

@jiggergazajigsrock71

11 ай бұрын

Nice voice

@sportsygirl8

11 ай бұрын

I'm a Journey fan as well and never seen them in concert before, but would LOVE to! Erik does this song so well!!! I love it. Another cover of a Journey song that came out this year and sounds amazing! Daughtry covered Separate Ways (World's Apart) with Lizzy Hale and they did an amazing job on it!!! Separate Ways (World's Apart) is my most favorite song.

@cmcd3174

11 ай бұрын

You are so right ! ❤

Another amazing collaboration between you and Jona. Fabulous song. Well done, you guys!

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Lisa. We enjoy doing this together!

@brendabidinger2026

Ай бұрын

​@ Erik your voice is so awesome. I love when u sing in your highest register. God bless u❤️💖🥰🙏🙏

What an amazing voice!!!! Such talent... ❤

❤❤❤❤Amazing. I have seen the old Journey many times, and I love this.

I grew up listening to Journey and Skid Row. Sebastián and Steve are probably my two most favorite singers. They are also arguably two of the most difficult voices to cover from that generation. I tip my hat to you. Great job. Ya got some pipes man. Ha, it's nice to see you spell your first name correctly too. 😁

🙌☝️THIS is THE BEST cover ive ever heard!!!!! This guy hit every note......!!!! Props for a flawless cover!!!! 🖤💯🎶

@donnikubbitz2146

8 ай бұрын

I think Arnell is a LOT better but, aside from him, and maybe the other Journey singers, this was FANTASTIC!!

Absolutely stunning! Wonderful guitar as well. You look at this young man and don’t expect such a powerful voice to emerge. Thank you!

Amen. He sure did sing the song awsome. Steve perry and journey would be pround.

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

WOW, JUST WOW! and whoever that was on guitar was just as good!

One of the best vocalists out there.

@rhondaillar3906

24 күн бұрын

Another one of my favorite songs and you did it justice. I love your voice.

@rhondaillar3906

24 күн бұрын

Damn your so good. Love the band too.

I am in awe of these two! Just wow!

Talk about giving one CHILLS…unbelievable …Sing it Erik ❤️

Skidrow is so glad to have this guy

Is there anything this man cannot sing? The control, the Angelic tone. Amazing job. Thank you Erik for sharing your gift with the world. Look forward for whatever you tackle next. God bless.

You are a once in a lifetime singer. You voice is so good may God bless you

Again, outstanding! Well done!❤

FANTASTIC JOB, Erik!!! 🌹🌹🌹

He's Amazing!!! Damn Straight he should be Journeys next Singer!!!

What an amazing voice,thank you

An all time favorite song for me. You sound incredible! This song moves me. Do well written! ❤️

This is the best version that I've heard since the original with Steve Perry, Erik brings his own style to it absolutely incredible.

@brianedwards6836

11 ай бұрын

This is good but check out Journey drummer Dean Castronovo version

@mustaine566

11 ай бұрын

Have you heard the cover by Mark torein of bullet boys?

@mabeltimas1254

11 ай бұрын

Yes his voice is high but no style..

@kingnorlen

11 ай бұрын

Listen to Robin McAuley (MSG) version, this version is based of that one more than the original Journey one.

@MrBertWayne

11 ай бұрын

Sounds EXACTLY like Steve... HARLDY his OWN style.

This guy has some amazing vocals. I love his work with Skid Row as well. Anyone who can sing in the league of Steve Perry and Sebastian Bach def should be making music and turning peoples heads. Cant wait to hear more!

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤘🏻

Erik, your voice, range, is so on point. Such a beautiful, clean sound

Beautiful voice ❤

OMG, this is the most beautiful cover of this song Ever! Wow!

5 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

OMG.....I closed my eyes and you took me back in time. You are absolutely fantastic Erik. Well Done Sir !!!

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I have never seen or heard of you until tonight. I heard you sing. I will always love you and blew me away!! Best I've heard and then now Journey. What an awesome voice you have!! Can't wait to hear more of your covers 😊❤

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to have you here.

Wow!! And the guitar omg!!! Amazing!

Erik Gronwall the Great, with a voice gifted from the Halls of Valhalla!!!

One in a million voice. A fan from the Swedish Idol days.

One of my favorite songs by Journey, love it.....

Wow 🙌🙌❤️❤️

I usually don't people singing Steve Perry's songs but you really did it justice Thank you!

Been journey fan longtime. Pretty badass. Keep journey alive

Oh my god, only just discovered this guy... absolutely outstanding.

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian

Beautiful song. Beautiful voice. Well done.😊❤

Faithfully (Journey Cover) LOVE IT

This is just so great - what a phenomenally talented singer - a star is born !

Erik you nailed this song. One of my favorite Steve Perry song. I'm 68 and can't get over this song.

Phenomenal, man, phenomenal. He sings his heart out and it shows it

amazing,what a gift this man has.everything he sings is perfect.I would love to hear him sing "send her my love".

amazing

It isn't just being able to hit the notes and showing vocal power. Perry has all that, but his phrasing and the sheer emotional power of his vocal is what makes so much of his version special and memorable, IMO.

What a powerful voice…..gave me goosebumps, absolutely beautiful! 🩶🎙️🩶🎙️🩶

Goose bumps!

This song always pulls a string on my heart and this cover by Erik is almost perfection!!

Every note is perfectly pitched and my ears are so grateful to you.

Oque esse rapaz está fazendo ao cantar assim, trás sonhos pra vida e faz viver. Lindíssimo. Gratidão.

Every now and then, the algorithm strikes gold! Keep doing what you do Erik 😎

This young man has some awesome pipes on him that should be heard by the entire world. I love this and I will follow him with whatever he shares and wherever he goes and I believe in my heart and soul that he will be known by every single household with a love for music. Erik, you are awesome and I am a major fan 😀 😊

I just discovered you today, you have a timeless amazing voice. I’ve not heard better.

You are more then ready for a big career good luck...and bravo 👍👍👍

What I liked about this version is the recording quality, singing clarity, the power of his voice, and the emotion behind it. Well done 👏

Hello Erik, from Ukraine! May God grant you health and patience - bring music to eternal joy! Your voice is like a balm on my heart Come back to H.E.A.T hard rock hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, this sounds great in this key. Love this song!

So MUCH passion, feeling and execution!!! Love it Erik!!!

12/4/23 WOW you are AMAZING LOVE LOVE this song and you would make Steve Perry and Arnel proud THIS song means so much

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that.

The new frontman in Journey. Amazing performance ☀️

This is amazing, just out of this world! Great job!

This song makes me very emotional. Friends who have come and gone to better pastures. Tears in my eyes as I type this. Thank You!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜💙💚💛🧡❤