No computerized autotune, just unadulterated talent!

@wadefryer7899

2 ай бұрын

No in ear monitoring, no backing tracks. 100 live. How music should be

@dacrd

2 ай бұрын

Yep

@kevinflynn4519

2 ай бұрын

wadefryer7899 what is your problem with in ear monitors?? You have something against hearing yourself?? Wow.

@jeremiahrose4681

2 ай бұрын

Yep when an artist was an artist not machines being artists.

@wadefryer7899

2 ай бұрын

@@kevinflynn4519 yes I hate them. Lose the feel of the crowd.Back then you had to rely on wedges. Took a much better singer to stay on key.

Yes live vocals, when artists were actually artists and had talent.

@judyhano8277

2 ай бұрын

I can't even watch all this, not interesting enough even though I do like Journey. You want some excellent music, singing and entertainment, watch Lord Huron live doing Secret of Life.

@CelticSpiritsCoven

2 ай бұрын

@@judyhano8277 I don't even know who "Lord Huron" is. Never even heard the name.

@sharkey9

2 ай бұрын

@@CelticSpiritsCoven You're not missing anything. Boring as hell.

@GIGI_6-23

2 ай бұрын

COMPLETELY AGREE.......IT WAS GREAT GROWING UP IN THE 70'S AND 80'S.......NO BETTER MUSIC HANDS DOWN!!!

@daganbanks

2 ай бұрын

Freddie Mercury, Journey, Elton John all amazing

That's why when a reporter asked Freddie Mercury how does it feel to be the best singer in the world, his reply was, ask Steve Perry.

@dennisking7848

16 күн бұрын

Oh wow.. that's great praise

@TheBarkinFrog

Күн бұрын

Yeah I doubt that. That doesn't even sound like something Freddie would say. He was much more effusive in his praise. Freddie's favorite singer of all time was Aretha Franklin, saying about her “She must have one of the best voices ever and she sings like a dream. I wish I could sing half as well as she does. It’s so natural and she puts her whole emotion into it. Each word she sings is so full of meaning and expression. I could listen to it forever. I can still see Aretha as part of my world. ‘Natural Woman’ is one of my all-time favourites. She’s got so many singles and tracks that I like. I love the Amazing Grace album. It’s a kind of gospel album, which I play from time to time and get loads of inspiration from. I’d love Aretha to sing ‘Somebody To Love’, actually.” He would never have just said "Ask Steve Perry." Quite honestly that sounds like a rehash of something similar supposedly said by Jimi Hendrix when he was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist in the world. He supposedly replied “I don't know, you'll have to ask Rory Gallagher." Other versions of the story has him saying Terry Kath, and Billy Gibbons. The truth is, there's no evidence it ever happened at all, just like Freddie probably never made the same comment about Steve Perry or anyone else.

Steve Perry is considered by most artists to be one of the best singers of all time.

They don’t call him the voice for nothing ❤

@barbarafrazier3242

2 ай бұрын

Omg….so true! Steve Perry is easily in my top 10 best male rock vocalists of all time!

@barnowl.

2 ай бұрын

Australia's John Farnham is also called, 'The Voice' for very good reason. too.

@lisawest7002

2 ай бұрын

@@barnowl. I wasn’t aware of this, thanks for the info.

@barnowl.

2 ай бұрын

@@lisawest7002 John Farnham is brilliant- a vocal genius. Always see and hear him LIVE. His concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and his band and back-up singers are amazing. He sings in over 20 genres/styles. His career spans 60 years and he's had many top hits and albums. John is a consummate showman and is sooo charismatic and the nicest person. Aussies love him. There are a number of reactions on YT to him. Enjoy !

@Marvin4521

2 ай бұрын

That could be used for: Brad, Steve, Freddie and Meatloaf

Steve Perry's nickname is The Voice, and for good reason.

@barnowl.

2 ай бұрын

Australia's John Farnham is known as 'The Voice' for good reason, too !

@greed2107

2 ай бұрын

Thought it was Rodgers from Bad Company

Steve Perry was vocally perfect every time. Truly the GOAT.

@carybrown3192

Ай бұрын

I beg to differ, I think Chris Cornell is the GOAT of rock& roll vocalists!

That's why Steve Perry is called "The Voice". He's a once in a lifetime voice. Greatest band ever.

No dude, his voice was that good. Pick any live performance, he’ll blow you away. Fan for life.

@dianewhite4065

Ай бұрын

Thats absolutely true

Do you know how lucky my generation was to see arena rock in its all greatness!? God, what a time to be alive!!!!!

@MommaOsoIrish67

2 ай бұрын

Yes! We were so lucky to be in that era!!

@DinDooIt

2 ай бұрын

60's kids lived through the best American years, 60's-80's!! I wouldn't trade it for more time today, I'm done with this twisted world that's for sure!!

@brunett93

2 ай бұрын

i envy you so much.

@MommaOsoIrish67

2 ай бұрын

And let's not forget all the amazing outdoor 2-3 day events like Day on the Green and Mountain Air out in Central California!!

@wildyard5290

2 ай бұрын

or a real band in your friend's basement...

The greatest vocalist of my generation. Absolutely flawless.

His singing is effortless. I'd argue that he sounds better live better than the original recording. Perry is truly one of the best of all time.

@ruthlafler5622

8 күн бұрын

I think he's one of those people who performs better when he's feeding off the energy of an audience. That just can't be replicated in a studio.

Steve Perry is one of the best voices of all time! I was privileged to see them live at Starwood Amphitheater/Nashville in the 80’s. Epic time to be a teenager!!! I promise. Banging music and virtually no fighting. Folks just there, hugging and belting along with every word!!!❤🎶

@CJ-xl1ox

2 ай бұрын

💯

@Incomudro1963

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I caught the Journey Raised on Radio tour. I've never seen a better behaved crowd in my life. Just GOOD people.

@jamesmaize6830

2 ай бұрын

I saw him at Cal Jam 2 at the Ontario motor speedway

@jamesmaize6830

2 ай бұрын

Sw Rush in San Diego... they were awesome

@Autumn8564

2 ай бұрын

Saw them on their Escape Tour 1981 in Frankfurt, Germany.

It's even more amazing when you consider that he sang like this throughout the concert, night after night, while on tour.

@testodude

2 ай бұрын

great point. He might be an hour into the show at this point.

@stila1123

10 күн бұрын

@@testodudeI believe you’re right.

80s rock bands didn't mess around! Their talent was real! No autotune! 80s clothes were great too!♥️♥️♥️

Yes, he sounds that good. That's why his nickname is "The Voice" 👍

He doesn’t just sound that good live, he sounds better live. He’s a goddam unicorn.

Because back in the 70's and 80's you made it on talent not on computerisation

There was no such thing as stretch denim back then. Commitment. God I love Journey so much. Incredible.

It’s called Talent. Unmatched. ❤

Steve Perry IMHO is the greatest singer of all time! No autotune, no ear piece, no vocal training at all . Just raw God given talent! ❤❤❤ you MUST watch Mother Father from the same show!! His vocals are amazing in that also! Anything from the live in Houston is amazing! Steve Perry is 75 now although he is no longer with Journey , he still has an amazing voice.

@wildyard5290

2 ай бұрын

but Robert Plant...

@hippielady123

2 ай бұрын

I agree

@cheryltyler8238

2 ай бұрын

The Netflix doco about "we are the world" a lot of the other artist were all talking about how great he was

@dianalwendler6860

Ай бұрын

Mother Father literally gives me chills ! The emotion, the vocals, the RANGE that Steve Perry hits in that song is WOW, WOW and Wow. 🤯

It's not just that Steve Perry sounds that good live, it's that Journey sounds that good live. Styx, Foreigner, Kansas, Blue Oyster Cult were all great live.

@cindyknudson2715

2 ай бұрын

Yes, the ENTIRE band. They sounded this fabulous TOGETHER.

@kallsop2

2 ай бұрын

@@cindyknudson2715 I think that's part of what gets lost on music of the 60's to the 80's is that people get lost in the vocalist and don't really recognize that the whole group worked on the music. Some of music today has really a good vocalist, but it seems the band is just plug and play musicians.

Steve Perry's vocals were exceptional The man could sound the same live as a recording sounded It didn't change The man was amazing

Taking me back to my youth! Proudly 80's kid!

This is such a pop song you've heard 20 millions times. But when you see it live it's more of a rock song and I love it. Perry's voice is truly amazing.

He sounds better live to me than on a record. He is fantastic. What a voice. He can wear whatever he wants. Lol.

Dude,,,you have the look of a person actually at the concert. PURE talent... Real Singing. Journey was amazing...

Rock concerts in the 80’s were just unbelievable!

Back then you had to have true talent to make it and they recorded exactly what they really sounded like. Singers and bands from that era sounded exactly like the record when you went to see them live.

@lesblatnyak5947

2 ай бұрын

Except for Steely Dan

@justchillin4065

2 ай бұрын

Not true. I can name quite a few that sound much better in the studio. Sounding like the studio version live was a exception not the rule

@justchillin4065

2 ай бұрын

​@@lesblatnyak5947and many more

@eriklarson9137

2 ай бұрын

Oof. Either you didn't actually live back then, our you didn't see many bands.

@DinDooIt

2 ай бұрын

@@justchillin4065 It was more of a rule than it is today, that's for damn sure!

No backup dancers,no crazy pyrotechnics,no auto tune. No distractions from the performance.👍👍

There was a time when bands actually performed live. No autotune. No backing tracks. Just pure talent. The live 1981 performance by Queen of Somebody to Love is another example of a band at the top of their game.

I'm a 63 yr old white woman who loves to watch your reactions! I got married in 1981. My best friend bought us Journey ticket in Lexington, KY for my wedding present. They total cost of both tickets was $29.50! Those were the days!

That's why he is called THE VOICE ❣️🤗❣️

Fifty years later and Journey is still my number one favorite group. Steve Perry is in a league of his own.

That’s why they call it LIVE. Nothing extra, just talent, which Journey has, in abundance!

Journey- Wheel In The Sky, Lights, Separate Ways, Faithfully and Mother Father. So incredible.

Keyboardist Johnathan Cain said in an interview that it didn't matter if Steve Perry was in studio, practicing, or live in concert... Steve always sounded that good every time. There's a good reason why JBJ coined the moniker "The Voice" describing Steve Perry. Perry said he first wanted to sing after hearing Sam Cook sing. You can definitely hear some of that influence in Steve's vocal style. My Mom and my older teenage brother saw Journey in concert around this time, and my Mom never forgot the experience. Even when dementia was robbing her of memory, she still remembered Journey & going to see them. (She also went with him to AC/DC & a few other concerts). Unfortunately, I was too young at the time & never got to see them perform before Steve left them for a normal life. Later on, it was for financial reasons that I didn't get to go. One of my biggest regrets is not seeing them. This live performance is the closest I'll ever come to that. No disrespect intended to current frontman, Arnel Pineda, who's a huge Perry fan & does a great job, but it wouldn't be the same w/o Steve.

@tnewland4571

Ай бұрын

Saw them at 20. 3 weeks after I had my baby girl at key area in Seattle. The acoustics were phenomenal. I was in love with their music from my first vinyl. Sounds that can ever be recreated. I have been to about 50 concerts since then. But they shined the brightest 👏👏👏

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218

Ай бұрын

Arnel is at best a karaoke singer. He can not hold a candle to the Steve Perry

There was no autotune in the 70's, artists had to actually have talent to make it unlike today with autotune. Yes, they actually sound the same as the recordings and knew how to play their instruments. Most groups in the 70's knew how to sing not just in the studio, they all went on tours. I've been to so many concerts to know.

@codexdelux

2 ай бұрын

Not many dare to do that anymore, so shoutout to Adele, who actually does :)

@DinDooIt

2 ай бұрын

1677 concerts under my belt, from 81' to 2015 was my last concert and it was Van Halen, and I have every stub to prove it.

@codexdelux

2 ай бұрын

​@@DinDooIt I'm all for going to concert so artists get their money, but what a weird flex dude. What compelled you to brag about that?

@DinDooIt

2 ай бұрын

@@codexdelux Wasn't trying to flex, just saying I've been to a lot of concerts and I was agreeing with the op that a lot of the older bands sounded the same on stage as their albums, that's all, maybe I could have worded it better.

@codexdelux

2 ай бұрын

@@DinDooIt I may have interpreted it oddly as well :) Have good weekend :)

Mr. Perry, a legend. I am so proud to be from Azores islands, Portugal, where his parents were born in. His voice is pure magic! The band is legendary! ❤❤❤❤

This is pure, unadulterated, raw talent! No auto tune. Steve Perry has the most beautiful voice! Love your reaction! ♥❤‍🔥

Steve Perry's nickname in the eighties was literally THE VOICE. We had many fantastic vocalists, but very few could come close to him. In studio or on stage.

@aaronherbison7316

2 ай бұрын

Steve Perry, Lou Gramm and Steve Walsh my top 3 rock vocalists of all time

@barnowl.

2 ай бұрын

Australia's John Farnham is known as 'The Voice', too.

@barnowl.

2 ай бұрын

@@aaronherbison7316 Listen to Australian John Farnham as he is known as 'The Voice' and is in the world's top list ! He sings rock and over 20 other genres excellently !

@michaelconnor1542

2 ай бұрын

@@barnowl. not doubting you, but when? Perry is retired but was a worldwide phenomenon.

@barnowl.

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelconnor1542 When was John Farnham singing? From the 1960s to near 2020. The USA may not have heard much of him but other countries in the world did . John did not like touring and soon decided to only do concerts in Australia. Check out his concerts with his band and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. John sings in over 20 genres, has a big gymnastic vocal range and is a consummate, charismatic showman. He has also sung with other famous people who sing his praises eg. Tom Jones, Little River Band, Celine Dion. Richard Marx. Olivia Newton-John, Ray Charles and more. Other famous singers have expressed amazement at his talent.

So many people saying the same thing. Steve P is absolutely great here - what a voice! No autotune, no dubbing, just great singing!!!!!!

My senior year in high school -- 1981 -- about 90 miles from where this concert was being played. Journey owned the 80's!!

I am in my 60s and think the 80s was the best music of all time

You can get this entire live concert and hear music that's better than the studio version. This is talent! Please check out Mother Father for some amazing music.

Steve has one of the most distinctive voices. There’s no auto tuning with Steve. What you hear is what you get. Steve put his heart into everything he sings.❤❤

One of the greatest voices of all time !

The sheer joy on your face!

Just raw talent no auto tune no backing track/ lip sync every musician at the top of their game.

Very 1st concert 1983t. in Mobile, AL: Bryan Adams was the opening act for Journey. Steve Perry is even more amazing in concert. His voice is STELLAR, in concernt, on album, even now in his golden years....

@cakesaregood5176

2 ай бұрын

Saw them both in Atlanta, same tour.

@lisahodge5414

2 ай бұрын

I was there for that concert! It was amazing!!

@dawnpahlke3316

2 ай бұрын

Same tour in Chicago! I was 22 at the time.

@GeoffreyRT

2 ай бұрын

Same tour in LV, NV at The Aladdin Theater.

I’m 70 and have seen journey 4 times omg the best

Not only did he sing for hours. He literally RAN around the set the entire time. Unbelievable. Saw a video this week where he was at a baseball game. Singing his song.

Real bands didn’t used to use auto tune, sampling, recordings during live performances, etc. It was pure talent.

JOURNEY --- "Wheel In The Sky" live in Osaka 1980!!! Steve's song intro in this performance is EPIC! High energy interaction with the concert goers! It is a must for any Journey fan!

This was a time when concerts were awesome!! Cheap, no phones and actual talent!!!

So back in the 80s I was 14. I was at this concert, but in Salt Lake City. He literally wore the exact same outfit, so that must’ve been his concert tour shirt. Every single song they do is gold. They are still touring. Steve Perry left the band back in ‘98 respectfully and they’ve had a couple of singers since then.They currently have Arnel Piñeda who is very very close to Steve Perry in vocals. I am an enormous Journey nerd. And the band will never be exactly the same as they were with Steve Perry as their frontman, and as big of a Steve Perry fan as I am, I am still impressed with the performance that Arnel gives. Check out “Don’t Stop Belivin with Arnel. Compare for yourself. If you want to dig deeper into Steve’s vocals with Journey-Live- check out “Mother Father”, it will blow your mind!

he sounds that good live because.... TALENT!!!! no autotune, no nothing, TALENT!!!

It's not hard to sound exactly like the record when there is no auto tune just natural talent

Steve Perry is the GREATEST singer of all time. His live performances are beyond excellent.

He is my favorite singer. Such a unique voice. He will never be replaced.

Journey, Live. Open Arms, all the bands played their own instruments, Great singers, no autotune.

Check out Steve's songs Foolish Heart, When you Love a Woman, Oh Sherrie & Mother, Father 🔥🎶 his voice, one of a kind ❤

You must continue on that same live concert - so many songs that will make go crazy Mother Father Open Arms - another song you must of ran into Lights A Amazing concert

What a great song. The 80s were awesome. I'm 66 and still rocking. Keep singing and listening.

Absolutely Mother, Father; his vocal ability will blow you away. This is the same Houston concert.

@StrangerListening6703

2 ай бұрын

I hope he takes a listen to mother father. It is by far one of the greats.

@marilyn4917

2 ай бұрын

Their song Mother,Father live will show him go to the next level…yes, another level!

@pamjohnston7473

2 ай бұрын

Add. Who’s Crying Now from same concert 1981 Houston

@Joex51x

2 ай бұрын

Steve Recorded mother Father in One take according to Cain

@geiekr4481

2 ай бұрын

"Mother, father" is a amazing song!!!

Most artists from that era and before sound basically the same live as they do in studio. There was no autotune back in those days, and people went to concerts expecting the same quality as they got on the album. A band wouldn't make it if they couldn't perform live. Most of them didn't use the in-ears either. There wasn't all that much technology involved, and there weren't nearly as many toys available as there are now.

Saw them live in the 80s. He DEFINITELY sounded that good. Could bring you to tears. They toured so hard for so long he just burnt out. Did a little solo stuff, then disappeared from public life completely.

This is probably the tour I saw Journey when they played in Florida. Steve Perry’s voice was incredible with no autotune. They rocked the stadium.😎

Pay attention to the guitarist Neil Schonn. He's considered one of the best of all time. Clapton tried to recruit him at age 15. There were no in ears then. Wireless technology for the stage was still years and years away. Everything was front monitors only

@nancywyatt821

2 ай бұрын

Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton were fighting over him then but he chose Santana because Clapton wanted him to move to London and he wasn't ready for that.

@allenruss2976

2 ай бұрын

@@nancywyatt821 imagine being 15 and Clapton wants you.

@nancywyatt821

2 ай бұрын

@@pnshr88 Actually, Rolie introduced Neal to Carlos. Neal had been playing hooky from school to jam with Rolie for some time.

@pnshr88

2 ай бұрын

@@nancywyatt821 that's right and then he had the choice of going back to school or play in Santana. And he sucked at school so..... 🤷‍♂️

@sarahwiebe6592

2 ай бұрын

BEST guitarist EVER!!! All of them together - SPerry, Neal, John, Ross, and Steve Smith -the true JOURNEY!!!❤

Steve has such a unique and powerful voice, and this band is great.

His God Given Talent is truly incredible....hence the reason he's known as "THE VOICE"

My friend, this is live !! no autotune no voiceover no nothing !!

I went to 4 of there concerts. How good they sound is the reason. ❤️‍🔥

His voice is incredible!! Every concert was !!!¡😮😮😮😮

"Mother, Father" from this same concert, is very powerful, with some jaw dropping notes!

I can tell you truly, absolutely, 100% for sure, for real, Steve sounded just this good live. No one is better in my ears.

They were my Dad’s favorite band! And this was his favorite song. RIP Dad. Every time I hear this song I get pumped and picture him rockin out with Jesus! Miss ya Dad! Love you! - Kristin

You HAVE to watch Steve sing “Mother, Father, Sister, Brother” from this same concert. The notes he hits are incredible in range.

@hugolafhugolaf

2 ай бұрын

Castronovo was downright impressive signing that one though.

@user-qr8ki8ue4i

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!!! Insane. SP's vocal wizardry on that one is over-the-top.

That was the style back one the 80's! Yes, I was at this show! Houston girl here! 81 was the year I graduated high school! Also, u must do, Faithfully! Live! Yep, same show, same outfit, the best vocals ever! Keep up the great reactions!

One of the greatest voice and he's so humble

Saw Steve Perry and Journey in concert back in the 80s. Yes, they were that great. As they like to say, Steve could sing the phone book and make it sound fabulous.

This entire concert is worth your time. Unbelievable vocal performance

He still sounds This Good! One of my all time favorite bands! No autotune needed! Pure talent required.❤️ Thank you .

I was born in spring of 1972. Which makes me around 8 years older than you and yes, I first heard this song at a roller skating rink. I love it that you've decided to reacte to this song. IT'S A CLASSIC FOR SURE! Love Your Channel Bro! Thank You!

It's been a few years since I've watched this performance ❤ I still get chills 😎 for me, 1981 is the year I met my husband ♥️ so the feelings this invokes actually surprised me.... May 1st is our 42yrs

Freakin Amazing every time!

Incredible voice. Gives me goosebumps every time. And OMG, those tight jeans.

One of the greatest live music performances of all time. Great reaction.

Consider in concert he is running around, hand holding a bare mic and still has this quality of sound.

I love how minimal the stage was...focus is on the band and the music. Awesome.

I was there amazing. Get them singing faithfully live

The sheer joy u have in ur face..made this reaction completely worth.. No autotune..no lip syncing..adlibbing lyrics..and ALL Live vocals

Growing up in the 80"s was so amazing. Big hair, shoulder pads and the best music. Maybe that's why my generation is so critical of today's musicians. Loved your enthusiasm to this video.

Steve Perry and Journey - one of my fave bands of my high schools yrs. Steve had a stupendous voice 😊Love from Lisa a lyme warrior and autoimmune disease 🦠 💚 His voice is freaking one of the best of the best 🎉

80's music is THE BEST! One of the best rock and roll songs ...EVER!!! GREAT SONG, GREAT VOICE! It just makes one want to get up and dance and sing to it. Truly a feel good piece of artistry!

HIS VOICE WAS UNREAL! ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES!❤❤

The Voice! Love Steve Perry! And the HAIR and Smile ❤

You can’t beat the energy of live performances from talented musicians. A great road crew can dial in the monitors so that the band has total awareness. Great live bands have non-verbal communication as well.

My brother worked for the band, in particular Steve ... he treated the crew with total respect and exceptional kindness. I first saw them perform early on with Steve Perry on vocals here in Detroit. Their opening acts (if you can believe it) were Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers as well as David Johansson who also performed years later as Buster Poindexter. He was the lead singer for the legendary glam rock band ... The New York Dolls.

The 80’s were great!! So glad I experienced them in my life at the point I was at in my lifespan