If Rick Beato isn't the coolest guy alive, I don't know who is. These shows are phenomenal. Talk about going down a rabbit hole - I could watch these all day!

@bluezboy865

3 жыл бұрын

During this pandemic stint in "unemployment", I feel (almost) guilty for enjoying at least 2 of these vids per day now! This has become the Summer of Beato!

@mikerodent5205

3 жыл бұрын

I love all the mechanics of the music broken down and explained. I can't stop believing. . . I mean watching.

@dominiquez5643

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put man !

@Sprankleesq

3 жыл бұрын

I'm on hour 5 today.

@noelgonzalez9549

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

The first guitar solo ( 8:52 ) is "the midnight train." Neil is painting us a picture of a train with the guitar. The harmonic is the locomotive engine releasing steam. The four repeating notes is the "clickity-clack" of the train, which gets faster, and ends with the horn, "Whoooooo..."

@denverguitarhero

4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this comment!

@klonidier

4 жыл бұрын

Guitarburt How have I missed that for all of these years?

@Baldmaxx

4 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome observation and like most of us I completely missed it's significance. Thank you!

@Laudodrums

4 жыл бұрын

Right On

@seejayjames

4 жыл бұрын

Great comment! I always wondered about that, especially how it speeds up out of tempo, which is pretty unusual in rock...makes perfect sense now!

Steve's vocal presence is amazing, unique tones, he had a special voice that made the band shine.

@brucekreitzberg7876

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. And that is why I am surprised that Rick Beato did not speak overtly about Steve Perry's singing and vocal clarity. Those two things were a big part of this band's success and I think this is the only Journey song that is covered in Beato's series. He demonstrates his appreciation for the singing and vocal sound throughout, but he never actually mentions Steve Perry's name.

@Cynsham

Жыл бұрын

​@@Markothunder I saw Journey live in concert back sometime in 2020, I was one of those people who was doubting whether or not they would *really* sound like Journey since Steve Perry left, but I got to say that Arnel Pineda is genuinely incredible with how similar he sounds and sings compared to Steve Perry. I was astonished because he was that good in concert.

Steve Perry's vocals isolated are an ear-gasm.

@danbale4160

3 жыл бұрын

^ This. The vast majority of pop/rock singers, *especially* today, would sound like absolute crap if they weren't buried in over-produced, wall-of-sound music.

@twothreebravo

2 жыл бұрын

@@danbale4160 and autotuned to oblivion.

@katherineheasley6196

2 жыл бұрын

He has such a beautiful, pure voice with just enough rasp to it to give him that perfect rock sound. Just gorgeous.

@stephj9378

2 жыл бұрын

Dayum....you took the words right out of my mouth.

@nomadkeller8612

2 жыл бұрын

YES....Steve Perry is like adding the BEST musical instrument of all time to a symphonic orchestra !

You probably won’t see my comment Rick, but Neal Schon is my cousin ! I grew up going to journey concerts with my dad. I’ve hung out with Neal many times backstage and it’s always a great time. I loved this video so much. Thank you

@stevengrinold3203

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Adam! I'm a little jealous! Been a Neal and Journey fan since the 70's!

@coolcat8b

Жыл бұрын

Well Adam, tell Cousin Neal I can't wait to see them when they come around my town (Montreal) next March. In the meantime, tell him to pamper his fingers and all their throats so we can have the best show! Thank you kindly.

@DrummerforChrist550

11 ай бұрын

Cool, Neal is one of the top 5 guitarists of all time, hands down!!!!!

@sportsygirl8

6 ай бұрын

That is so awesome to say you're related to a LEGEND!!! I am also jealous you grew up going to Journey concerts. I can only say I grew up listening to Journey since I was a baby. My parents would play the greatest hits CD often on the weekends when I was little. Out of all the bands they listen to I have found to really like and enjoy Journey the best. Out of the bands I grew up on I've only seen The Doobie Brothers. We will be seeing Journey for the first time in February!

@maxeyre2024

2 ай бұрын

Seeing Journey and Neal tonight in Saskatoon, SK!!

“No Johnny, don’t stop believing” I almost broke down in tears. Think about it. A son asking his dad for advice. A father giving his son the encouragement to pursue his dream...with a poetic line that becomes the inspiration for a song that’s now a classic. Great story.

@Virtualnoaidi

4 жыл бұрын

it's almost too great if you know what I mean. I'm not sayin' I'm... hehe... not believin'... but yeah, sometimes these stories are little too perfecto

@RaptorV1USA

4 жыл бұрын

Right...? absolutely awesome and poignant little " liner note" only Rick could deliver all these years later!! fukin' Love me some Beato!

@McCormickfarrier

4 жыл бұрын

I wish my dad sayd one time "No boy, don´t stop believing".... all I ever heard was "I told you before dummhead"... so i became a drummer

@zapatarmando

4 жыл бұрын

How come this comment doesn't have more likes? Man, you telling it that way almost made me shed a tear. =')

@stanspb763

4 жыл бұрын

@@Virtualnoaidi I would believe it, my frequent dealings with Jonathan gave me the impression he was a straight shooter, and not driven by ego. He certainly never bs'ed or ego-tripped me, although I never asked the origins of that song. He was not Hollywood

Steve Perry has to be one of the greatest singers of all time. His ease and power in his mixed voice are stunning. He sounds just as good live too.

If any other band came out with this song, I honestly don't believe it would've become the classic icon it is. Steve Perry's voice is what truly escalates this song to "utter greatness".

@imkluu

2 жыл бұрын

I think it might have been as good, if not better, if Boston had recorded it, and almost as good if REO Speedwagon, or Styx had done so. All three of these groups could have done it well, I believe.

@erichbrough6097

2 жыл бұрын

@@imkluu they're all pretty freaking great, for sure, but the song literally originates with Steve Perry, and his vocal stamp on it is indelible.

@gloriasueb

Жыл бұрын

@@imkluu Nah

@kerryhorrell6721

Жыл бұрын

Or Jonathon Cains.. piano lines that structured the entire tune.. but yeah, Steve helped...he also tried to break up the band..so there's that..Still a great song and a great band.

@Cynsham

Жыл бұрын

@@imkluu Of course they all could have "done well," they're all very talented artists, but there's only 1 Steve Perry and he is the definitive sound of Journey's most popular songs.

Man I love Steve Perry's voice. He should definitely be mentioned in the same conversation as Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant when listing top rock vocalists of all time.

@PorcelainLeigh

4 жыл бұрын

So many great ones, Lou Gramm, Brad Delp...

@danacoleman4007

4 жыл бұрын

Add Paul Rogers too

@wereleeroads9311

4 жыл бұрын

Without question.

@christopheryasus3666

4 жыл бұрын

@@PorcelainLeigh def lou. Glad u repped him

@WhoWouldWantThisName

4 жыл бұрын

He often gets overlooked when talking about "rock" singers because many feel his style is not rock. One of the all time greatest voices and talented singers? Yes, but the guys in Journey referred to him as a "crooner" and details like that often are why people don't make certain top ___ lists. Journey is/was a rock "band" but the question remains if that means Perry is a "rock singer". Personally, I agree and feel he is in part a rock singer but more than that. A more typical rock singer might be characterized as a Paul Rogers, Brian Johnson, Roger Daltry, etc., but I agree singers like Perry can also be classified as "rock" as well.

True story. I first stumbled across Rick’s WMTSG series back around Episode 17, Boston. So, March of 2018. I immediately told my brother about these, and we quickly consumed the previous episodes and eagerly consumed each new episode as they came out. Somewhere along the way, I casually remarked to my brother, “You know, if Rick ever does an episode on ‘Don’t stop believing,’ I’ll die a happy man.” Fast forward to June 2019, and I’m scheduled to have heart surgery. It’s a routine, low-risk procedure, but, you know, HEART SURGERY. The Sunday before the procedure, I wake up to find that Rick has posted Episode 69, the band is Journey, and the song is . . . Don’t Stop Believin’. So thanks, Rick, for simultaneously focusing on the song above all others I wanted to see AND making me fear I was about to die. Spoiler Alert, the surgery was a success, and it’s all good. Don’t Stop Believin’ . . .

@Nan-59

4 жыл бұрын

Charles!! Sooo glad you are still kickin, my friend!!! Now, keep yourself social distanced, we’ll all return back to normal in a few months!! I love hangin out in this channel during this a bit stressful time, for sure!! Take Care!!

@susannabonke8552

3 жыл бұрын

Now THAT was tension.

@badbotchdown9845

3 жыл бұрын

And finally you'll survive with your dream came true the life is nice to you ain't it?

@hetzer7366

3 жыл бұрын

I hope this message finds you in good health.

@stephj9378

2 жыл бұрын

Omg. This is hilarious and so heart warming. I got 'the scar' myself last year. Use the whole year to build back up, build new routines, try out new, BETTER food. Enjoy the hell out of the next year. Your best medicine. Congrats! and Good Luck!!

I was substitute teaching at a high school last year. They had a pep rally, and were playing music as the kids came in. They played Don't Stop Believin' and the ENTIRE SCHOOL sang along. It was surreal for an 80's kid who was in junior high when it came out.

@stephj9378

2 жыл бұрын

What you have found my dear is rarer than the eagle thrusted hilltop woodpecker. Music that touches all hearts.

@dmoney8373

2 жыл бұрын

GenXers have done a remarkable job of teaching their kids about music and keeping the good stuff alive.

@chrisboone1902

2 жыл бұрын

Soo Cool!

@sportsygirl8

6 ай бұрын

A lot of times in crowds when Don't Stop Belivin' is played everyone sings along. 2 months ago i was at a Stryper concert and Separate Ways (World's Apart) Comes on over the speakers and most of the people in the crowd singing along. I had cold chills. Also, it felt like those 5 minutes slowed down...I guess because I was in the moment. I am like whenever I see Journey I'd love for time to just go slow as possible! But time flies when you're having fun.

You want to see a grown man enjoy what he does? Watch the joy Rick experiences from 18:46 right up to the main chorus of the song. You can tell Neal Shon is definitely one of his favorite lead guitarists of all time.

Have to give Steve Perry major props for his effortless ability to nail any note when singing live.

@tdubveedub

5 жыл бұрын

I love that Candlestick Park video where he is singing along with the crowd.

@intermenater

5 жыл бұрын

He went to school here, and comes around once in a while, since he still has family here.They owned a dairy and the local Radio station on East Lacey. Seems like they changed their name from Peria. Use to hear him sing at HHS. He had a powerful voice for a tiny guy.

@intermenater

5 жыл бұрын

I said "had" a powerful voice, because we're pushing seventy.

@NoBrakes23

5 жыл бұрын

Great voice, but the way he constantly mispronounces words drives me up the wall. "Yust a small-town," "Yivin' in a," "Stain-jurs" "Ruppen down the Boulevard," "Steetlights," etc.

@maartenverbaarschot4332

5 жыл бұрын

@@NoBrakes23 I think you have a heawing defect

When people are driving in their cars and those old Journey songs come on the radio everybody starts to sing.....and we all sound horrible. Steve Perry was just amazing.

@da324

5 жыл бұрын

Not me, first off, I rarely listen to the radio, and if I happen to and Journey comes on, I change the channel. Loved Neil Schon, couldn't stand their music.

@brianmccaffrey8285

5 жыл бұрын

And you took the time to watch a video about them and tell us how you don’t like them. You must have tons of free time.

@WiserInTime

5 жыл бұрын

@@brianmccaffrey8285 Boom

@chuckyspell

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe da324 was looking to get won over and once more it didn't happen.

@dougdavidson3260

5 жыл бұрын

I agree as have the song cranked and think I am harmonizing beautifully and cut song volume to hear myself. Mistake, turn back up immediately and back to thinking I'm a rock star!

I don't trust anyone who claims to not like this song. It's beautiful and epic and Steve Perry has the voice of a freaking angel.

@jtoland2333

Жыл бұрын

If there was ever a perfect song, this would be it. ❤

@resaboutb.9566

11 ай бұрын

Love Steve Perry, but *cannot stand* this song!

@danlhendl

10 ай бұрын

With emphasis on "freaking"

@danlhendl

10 ай бұрын

​@@resaboutb.9566I love Steve Perry but I can't stand his voice 😂

@ChuckWortman

6 ай бұрын

I think moat who don't like it are just tired of hearing it for the thousandth time

Never knew so much went into a song. Journey is not Journey without Steve Perry best rock singer of all time!

It's just crazy how well written this song is.

@MrHypermoto

5 жыл бұрын

On every level

@radtech21

5 жыл бұрын

Veteran experience. If you want to get good at something, PRACTICE.

@bbarrera86

5 жыл бұрын

they worked on a simple melody to make the best out of it, cause the scale as also stated by rick is not comlpicated at all, but the delivery by journey makes it sound way bigger

In case you were wondering why Steve Perry’s nickname was “the voice” now you know why. The most overplayed song ever still sounds amazing. What a masterpiece.

@jonrudd4733

3 жыл бұрын

Freebird and Stairway to Heaven are the most overplayed

@jonrudd4733

3 жыл бұрын

@@PhonePole Not hardly.

@davidgraham2673

3 жыл бұрын

@@PhonePole , Thanks for the laugh.

@rubyparchment5523

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonrudd4733 Love those, too!

@jonrudd4733

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubyparchment5523 I do too, but mainstream radio ran them, and still do in the ground.

Steve Perry's isolated vocal just opened the floodgates

Steve Perry live in concert during Journey’s heyday was awe-inspiring! I never missed a Journey tour with Steve when it came to my town. I will never forget those concerts or Steve’s incredible vocals. We’ll never see performances or hear music like this again.

I'm a big Schon fan as well but hearing Steve Perry isolated is just stunning. What a talent he was. Escape was a huge record in my life, instantly taken back to so many good times whenever I hear any of those songs.

@RyanWSi

5 жыл бұрын

@Doctor Detroit I think it's journey as a whole the whole group was a great group that's why they sold millions of records people still listen to them today

@RyanWSi

5 жыл бұрын

@Doctor DetroitI disagree Steve Perry was journey Steve Perry made journey.

@rickm1255

5 жыл бұрын

@@alanduncan1980 LOL!

@marcomazzucco7104

5 жыл бұрын

@Doctor Detroit ... yeah and Steve made it big....

@Korsfestelse

5 жыл бұрын

'Was'? He still is!

The pure, nerdy joy on your face during this song is what is so great about music!

@s.thompson867

4 жыл бұрын

I had more or less the same thought when he broke into air guitar for a few seconds.. Someone as talented as Rick playing air guitar to a Journey tune.. Doesn't get much better!

@phlushphish793

4 жыл бұрын

The thing is, that song appeals to the magic in all of us. This is the #1 song downloaded off of the internet!

@j.m.vonwidon4083

4 жыл бұрын

DIRECT HIT SIR!👍😬

Greatest karaoke song of all time. Nothing beats Steve Perry's voice. Irreplaceable.

@ArbeiterInnenlieder

Жыл бұрын

Well, maybe Sam Cooke could have, but wait... ;-)

Don't Stop Believin' is an overall masterpiece of Rock Music. Steve Perry's vocals on this song are out of this world amazing!

Only Rick can take a song you’ve heard a thousand times and make it sound brand new.

@seanmatthewking

4 жыл бұрын

Troy Davis Alcohol is even better at that.

@Cheek1969

4 жыл бұрын

True fact

@JC19021

4 жыл бұрын

Sean Matthew King *LSD

@kayelle8005

4 жыл бұрын

And I could watch his face all day. Seeing the delight while he’s enjoying music is joyous.

@EdMcF1

3 жыл бұрын

@A Design Not that many, but true. I have a friend with a Ph.D in music and she analyses everything to a ridiculous degree, rather than just enjoying it.

Episode 70: Stone In Love?

Man nothing makes me happier than hearing the greatest song of all time played for 20 plus minutes and broken down properly.

Universe: We need a guy that can explain, simply, every note and nuance of every great song ever recorded, and that can play each instrument discussed with great aplomb. Rick Beato: Hold my beer.

@thebeamerdreamer

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said

@Andyw1228

3 жыл бұрын

And Even the Name is dope. Imagine his name would be Rock Beatle

@katherineheasley6196

2 жыл бұрын

David Bennett Piano does a great job with musical nuance as well. He's also a huge Beatles fan. English fellow with the face of a 12-year-old and the musical knowledge of a 60-year-old music theory professor. However, he doesn't play along the way Rick does.

@dlee6612

2 жыл бұрын

He is not the guy then.....Notice how he doesn't play Neil Schon''s intro lick on guitar?? Cause it's to hard for him. He can't. That's what annoys me about this video . He acts like a virtuoso . Instead of just saying .. "This part right here ? This 4 note pattern? Which is a repeating pattern that starts slow then speeds up to sub light speed as it fades in. Is played on the 2nd 3rd strings...... Frets 17,16 on the 2nd string . Frets 18,16 on the 3rd string. He can talk the talk he can't walk the walk. First and last video of his i will watch. All he does is talk and play the easy parts. Its easy to hear why the easy parts are great. Break down why this hard part is great. Breaks down every part hahaha

@facelessandnameless

2 жыл бұрын

😅

I love how your face lights with joy. I caught it, and my face is lit with joy. Thanks, Rick!

@gansosmansos

5 жыл бұрын

I think that is cool too

@piteusx8440

5 жыл бұрын

Beato is a cool cat. This is what youtube was meant for. Good content that entertains, educates, and gives some money to the content provider.

@tommyhili6805

5 жыл бұрын

@@piteusx8440 it was meant to be a dating site

@piteusx8440

5 жыл бұрын

@@tommyhili6805 That's the entire internet. No joke.

@jamesmay6674

5 жыл бұрын

Sooo good seeing someone so into it

Wow - hearing the isolated vocal tracks made me even more of a fan of Steve Perry - insanely talented - Thanks Rick - love this series!

@KarlHeckman

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Clear pure big tone. Damn....

@strivingx67

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, stellar vocalist!

@drewliedtke2377

5 жыл бұрын

Voice as clear as a bell.

@Newman4185

5 жыл бұрын

I would recommend checking out Steve Perry's latest Solo album 'Traces', if you haven't already. Don't expect the same exact voice but it's still great to hear new music from "The voice".

@wcdbzsam4840

5 жыл бұрын

@@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYou he has access to the isolated tracks, no software can isolate individual pieces of a mix that clearly

Steve Perry has an incredible tone and vocal control 👌👏

"When I was having dinner with Jonathan Cain" like we all just have dinner with one of the all time greats on a regular basis.

@johnb6850

3 жыл бұрын

Right, I mean jonathon cain stopped by my house last night and brought some Taco Bell but I wouldn’t go around saying we had dinner together.

@RUHDD4HVN

3 жыл бұрын

Lawrence, not kidding, once I had dinner with both Steve Smith (Journey) and Brian Forster (child/actor/drummer) of the Partridge Family TV sitcom days. You talk about from one extreme to another....I kid you not. The rules for dinner was you couldn't talk about S. Perry at all. I found Brian Forster to be a very cool and funny guy...way down to earth. Steve Smith was cool too, but no talking about you know who....... taboo! ":^)

@jamesrudd8705

3 жыл бұрын

@@RUHDD4HVN Perry is basically universally loathed. And not just by the guys in Journey. People generally don't like him.

@RUHDD4HVN

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesrudd8705 We'll have to kindly disagree, but I know there are those that don't get him much and hated the drama of Journey, solely blaming him. My respect for him has grown over the years and now can understand more why things happened the way they did after they all had their personal struggles with keeping a hugely successful band like Journey at the top. Looking at a mans shoes is one thing, walking in them can give you a whole new perspective of which to view from. I'm glad they're all still believin...... Blessings.......

@ryanspencerlauderdale687

3 жыл бұрын

(Name Drop Horn blast)

Journey had perfect melodies that were very appealing along with incredible vocals, harmonies and a incredible guitar player.

@thomasmcgill6918

5 жыл бұрын

@Doctor Detroit Agreed!

@Fasnic

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, I'm a metal guy and even in metal circles Journey's vocals and guitar are well respected.

@blondelebanese9922

5 жыл бұрын

Doctor Detroit 😍 My husband was from Detroit! Love Detroit dudes!! And I love Rick❤️ 🧞‍♂️ Annie

@bbarrera86

5 жыл бұрын

everything about the band worked really well, super solid drums, nice rythmic bass and great hooks from the keys

You're the best, Rick! Don't stop... this series! Please :)

@jessechalif2428

4 жыл бұрын

surfitlive lol true

@robertwest2198

4 жыл бұрын

Rick, really goo guy. Suggestion, for what it' worth. The analysis of the song is perfect. But it's difficult to hear the continuity of the entire song while breaking it up first. You get to hear the breaking up the song into analysis before you hear the entire song. You left with tie bits of the whole, while I was begging to hear it in full context. Never heard anyone do such fine analysis on songs you would not usually done. I'll probably get your book when my finances blossom a bit. Your KZread sight is terrific.

@TrainDriver186

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertwest2198 Not sure if there would be copyright issues in showing the whole thing. As it stands, I'd guess it fits within education/analysis, because it isn't played in its entirety.

@jamsams

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly analysed. So much more to it than just an awesome song.

I always enjoyed Greg Rollie’s vocals when he was in Journey and the split leads he shared with Steve !

The piano riffs by Cain, "The Voice" - Steve Perry's UNBELIEVABLE vocals, Neal's vision on guitar, the change ups, the unique arrangements on drums by Steve Smith, and this song is STILL the SH*T 41 YEARS down the road!! And these guys recorded the song in one take!!! ... Say WHAT!!?? Wow!! It is an incredible, positive, and extremely uplifting song!! It is just STUPID great stuff!!

No autotune??? LOL! Unreal power behind Steve's vocals. Thanks for finally breaking this one down.

What makes WMTSG great, in order: (1) Being able to hear the individual tracks.(2) Rick’s enthusiasm for the music.(3) Everything else.

@debmurray2734

4 жыл бұрын

I so agree with you. I absolutely love to hear the individual tracks and Rick's enthusiasm for all things music is so contagious.

I love Rick's puppyish enthusiasm. This track is, if anything, even better live - the 1981 Houston concert in particular.

@sportsygirl8

6 ай бұрын

When the video started I saw the enthusiasm and I was like yeah, he either really likes this song or he's a fan of Journey and can't wait to introduce the video. I was thinking more than likely it's Don't Stop Believin' and it was.

@mamadee66

4 ай бұрын

To see Journey live was on my bucket list and I was able to see them at the Houston Livestock Rodeo March 2022. Man I had an Awesome seat😃

@sportsygirl8

4 ай бұрын

@@mamadee66 Journey is on my bucket list as well and I will finally get to see them next month!!! I'm so excited!!! I am more excited to see them than Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Stryper who both were on my bucket list and have since seen them TSO 2016 and Stryper 2023. There's been about 3 times I almost saw Journey and then either couldn't go because of something else going on and the pandemic canceled a show that we planned on going.

1981…the year we moved to California and I turned 13 years old…40+ years later, never ever get sick of this song or album. Thank you for this!

Neil Schon’s 16th-note guitar entrance is the midnight train getting closer, ending big with the train whistle blowing as it passes by

@martinflataker1823

4 жыл бұрын

Wooow

@2VetsBBQ

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! and as the bend fades it's whammy'd down in the fade

@menlomenlo851

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for pointing that out.

@rubyparchment5523

3 жыл бұрын

Neal slays.

@rooh5825

3 жыл бұрын

Cringe

I’m glad I grew up in the 1970s. Steve Perry is one of my favorite rock singers of all time!

@NoName-to5xl

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky man. Grew up in the 90s. Not the same. At all. Our main guys killed themselves at the 3rd 4th record.

Killer vocals. No auto tune here!!!

Damn fine dissection of this amazing song. Steve Perry’s voice is so incredible, and to hear it isolated was the most incredible experience. Shon guitar playing is so stellar, understated and powerful. That ostinato that introduces his part is badass. Top notch band.

Insanely popular band, but underappreciated in rock circles, I feel.

Steve Perry in my opinion was one of the best singers ever. I loved Neil Schon in the original Journey best. Superb guitarist

@GearZenChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Was? IS.

@karu6111

5 жыл бұрын

You should check out his guesting in the Sodajerker podcast... about his songwriting...

@SHREDTILLDEAD

5 жыл бұрын

Always had the best guitar tone for the time. Very tube lover friendly even after production.

@karu6111

5 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t particularly a fan of his solo work, but he’s a really entertaining guy... really passionate about music.

@jeffwisener1378

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Cooke with a rock band

Todays music just can't compete with music from my youth. My kids listen to all of the old songs. Timeless. Thanks for the breakdown, I loved it.

@jeff2235

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too- because I still do. It's weird seeing your kids digging on Journey, isn't it?

@sportsygirl8

6 ай бұрын

I agree and my parents did the same played the old songs which from that out of all the bands they listen to I like Journey the best and Huey Lewis & the News 2nd and 3rd The Doobie Brothers. From branching out from what they had on tape and CD and I discovered Boston I really like them too along with Foreigner. Out of the bands that my parents listened to before i was born and they would still listen to it after i was born the band I have seen and twice is Doobie Brothers and we will be seeing Journey next year!!! :)

Steve Perry is a vocalist nonpareil, there’s simply no one who could sing in his vocal range with such ease and tonal quality. He set a bar so high ,what a force of nature! Great analysis.

@chrislittle1222

Жыл бұрын

Between Steve Perry, Freddy Mercury, and Robert Plant, you had the best male voices for decades in either direction.

@peanutbutterisfu

Жыл бұрын

Steve and Freddie were the best!

@michaeldumont6896

11 ай бұрын

I been playing this song pretty much every weekend since ‘04 w/ my band. Our singer crushes it every time and as overplayed as it is I never get tired of playing Steve Smiths part. It’s a challenge to nail it cleanly and to make it groove. Great song😉👍

@pzehna

11 ай бұрын

@@chrislittle1222 - 100%, that is my list of greatest rock and roll voices, and in that same order!

Steve perry vocals are sublime.

Everybody loves this song, it's SO GOOD that it's become cliche. It's gotta be the #1 cliche rock song ever. Now here's Rick, showing us why we love it so much all over again, in a way that only Rick can do. I love watching this guy, he's so enthusiastic about music and you can tell that his favorite thing in the world is to share it with others.

@mitchweiner

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree with the most cliche song ever assessment. My vote would be for I Wanna Know What Love Is

Steve Perry was called, "The Voice," in the 80s, a well deserved nick!

One of the best parts of the opening verse is Perry's rhythm at "anywhere;" the dotted quarter, eighth-quarter combination, which he repeats at the second half. It adds to the atmospheric feel of the words, painting the picture. So overlooked, too.

I don't know if I am the Only One... But I have the sense that Rick Beato put a lot of heart and soul on this Review... Rick you nailed it... God Bless You!

@kirkjohnson9353

5 жыл бұрын

His love , passion and appreciation really came through. Really a wonderful experience.

I have a soft spot for this song. It was the only song, i could remember by heart, when my daughter asked me to sing her a song to go to bed. I've been singing this song to her for i think 7 years now. She called it "small town girl" and i will forever think of my daughter when i hear this song. I love the depth of knowledge i now know about this song and i will forever be grateful to content creators like you Rick. You give me so much more to the story and the music than i ever could think to ask about. As a music lover and musically inept... Well i can carry a tune, but i have a rather deep voice, making most songs hard to sing along to. But i digress. I've been watching your videos for a while and i love the content. Please never stop. I hope this brightens your day even a little. Rock on brother, and don't stop believing.

These videos REALLY point out the thought process...the hard work...and countless hours these bands put in to get their songs exactly right and THAT is what is missing in today's music! You have a gift of teaching, as well as, explaining, that makes your videos one-of-a-kind!

The song is so great because it has something for everyone - killer base lines, a leading keyboard, quirky drum fills, signature guitar riffs and the opportunity for everyone to sing their heart out.

CURSE YOU, RICK! I GOTTA GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AND BE PRODUCTIVE AND YOU MAKE ME WANNA SIT AND LISTEN TO YOU ALL DAY!!! On the serious side, thanks for what you do... ;-)

@superr4368

4 жыл бұрын

hendrsb33 - hahaha - indeed!! This rabbit hole of musicology is far too deep!!

Steve Perry (solo).... well I just got some familiar goosebumps.

@susannabonke8552

3 жыл бұрын

Brought me to tears.

Ricks deconstruction of songs is so cool, his knowledge of music is impressive.

Hearing that piano introduction still gives me chills and makes me emotional after all these years. Like you Rick, born in '62, this music is part of my inner being. It's like being back in '81 all over again.

@sportsygirl8

6 ай бұрын

Same here! Such a great piano intro and the same for Faithfully....cold chills. I saw back in May a Journey tribute bands called Separate Ways and they sound amazing, when the final 2 songs were Faithfully and Don't Stop Believin' I was actually getting emotional and trying not to cry. I tell ya, whenever I see Journey no doubt I'll be doing so much crying!

In my opinion, Perry and Schon pulled off some major magic back in the day.

Rick is such a fan. Just like us. Eternal teenagers. 😎👍

@mrgone658

4 жыл бұрын

He's like a more sophisticated up-to-date version of the Dick Clark in all of us.

@mrgone658

4 жыл бұрын

He's like a more sophisticated up-to-date version of the Dick Clark in us all.

@HaXaW5150

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielmconnolly Lol! Heck yeah!

Jesus. I’ve heard that song thousands of times in my life, and hearing him isolated just brought me to tears. Wow.

Steve’s (The Voice) melts my heart every time!!

This show should be called “What Makes Rick Beato Great”

@figjam9530

5 жыл бұрын

the channel could be called that tbh.

@shawnseal1762

5 жыл бұрын

When I tell you what makes Beato great, Your not gonna like it,.. but, when we isolate his vocals, can you hear it?... that's right., that's the distinctive sound of Autotunes! And when we remove the all the autotune aides and listen.. now Rick's voice sounds like Mickey Rourke 5 days into a Coke bender, averaging half a carton of non filters a day.. Auto-Beato had us all fooled.... 👉😥

@ClockworkDave

4 жыл бұрын

@@shawnseal1762 Domo Arigato, Auto-Beato

@nbt3663

4 жыл бұрын

@@shawnseal1762 really, that's all you got is auto tune??? I dont think Rick is trying to impress anybody with his voice here. It's his understanding of music, recording, instruments etc. etc. etc. I guess you were unimpressed.

@shawnseal1762

4 жыл бұрын

@@nbt3663 bro?.. I can't believe I have to ask this.. but here we go. Do you think that I actually isolated Rick Beato's vocals?. And then I actually accused him of using auto tunes when making his KZread video breakdown of a song?... or, do you think maybe it was an attempt at levity? With the intent of making a few Beato fans (like myself) laugh, or at least smile. Even coming up with a rhyming nickname for the faux vilan, "Auto-Beato"... but clearly my attempt at humor has missed the mark for you.. Consumed by shame, I vow to do better next time!

Man, if this song doesn't get you pumped, nothing will.

@rubyparchment5523

3 жыл бұрын

At 64, it's my "getting up" jam.

@pierceelyhibionada342

3 жыл бұрын

Roll With Changesh.

@alexberloffe

2 жыл бұрын

Soooooo true !

the guitar enters like the midnight train, and also the drum enters like the train that goes out from station... amazing idea

I love Steve’s voice so much! There’s so much emotion there that sometimes I tear up from listening to his (Journey and his own music) songs

I love that you do this series. It's just a pure celebration of music

@DavidAndrewsPEC

4 жыл бұрын

YES! That is exactly it, isn't it?

@JC-qz8dn

4 жыл бұрын

😎😎😎

Journey ROCKS !!! I'm 68 years old, a drummer, and this song is one of my all time favorites. I can listen to Steve Perry's vocals, with Neil, Smith, and Cain all day long.

To be in the studio while they were recording the final cut of this song must of been like painting a masterpiece.

Rick I saw the tour, I remember they had a green lazer light for the wheel in the sky song. First time I'd seen a laser show. It was in a square pattern, and they made sure they touched everyone in the Arena. They had the show perfectly geared up... Thank you Journey all these years later...

Stone in Love is my favorite Journey song.

@deanking561

4 жыл бұрын

Sean McAleavy agree 100%

@corazonyee7717

4 жыл бұрын

Any song from Perry of journey s great it's so hard to pick one favorite

@ftfftf2064

3 жыл бұрын

mine too!!!!!!!!!! Stone in Love!!!!

Wish we could have heard the isolated bass fills during the pre-chorus

@markdoyle531

5 жыл бұрын

To me the bass makes the song

@PigCrafted23

5 жыл бұрын

I'm boutta leave the video after I read this comment, I haven't finished it yet

@Darm0k

5 жыл бұрын

He didn't talk about the bass work in touch me by the doors, either.

@neildolinger6820

5 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to hear more in general about the choice they made re the bass tone. Very high end, lots of chorus

@siskokidd

5 жыл бұрын

The first time I played in a group after years of hiatus, it was this song, on bass. I sat in with a duo when I heard this song begin, then interrupted and said, "It needs the bass part. Yes I can play it."

My favorite element of this record is Ross Valory's bass part during the pre-chorus. That chorus effect that Rick mentioned really makes the section jump out of the speakers.

@kensurrency2564

8 ай бұрын

that is a very specific, special bass and i don’t think i’ve heard that tone on any other song since. it’s ross’s secret weapon.

I picked up this album, as did my childhood friend Keith on the day of it's release. We had seen Journey on their previous tour in 1980, DEPARTURE TOUR. We were huge JOURNEY fans (also BABYS fans. Particularly Head First- the two JONATHAN CAIN era albums, UNION JACKS & ON THE EDGE. EXCELLENT!!) Anyway, back to the point. It was a beautiful summer day and I was 17, Keith, almost 16. We took the album home to his house and this song is the opening song on Side 1. It was polished and as bright a sunlight in its production. But also undeniably excellent. In retrospect, it wasn't straight rock. It was Pop/ Rock. But REALLY GREAT pop/rock. I knew it was time for Journey to hit the stratosphere. They did. But as we learn in life and the story of this band after this album. When you reach the stratosphere there is only one way your band is going from there... Beyond a place of time or space. A place of timelessness. This was their true ESCAPE. A Masterwork from a hard working road band that had all of the pieces fall together in 1981. It only would have been matched had the singles and B-sides from their follow-up album FRONTIERS had actually been part of Side 2 of that album. ESCAPE is the pinnacle. I feel their best all around COMMERCIAL/meets COMPOSITIONAL albums from each KEY era are: LOOK INTO THE FUTURE (1976) INFINITY (1978) ESCAPE (1981) ARRIVAL (2001) REVELATION (2008) * Trial By Fire was too long and lacked cohesion and focus. It should have been 10 or 11 songs. No filler.

If i had had a music teacher like you in high school my life may have taken a different path. Always enjoyable and interesting.

@malepartd

4 жыл бұрын

I'd be a professional musician rather than an engineer, for sure!

@Nebula37

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with this comment and I feel the same way.

@AsafHaRophe

4 жыл бұрын

It’s never too late! Don’t stop believing (; We have him now

@jasontroy3911

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@taleinz1

3 жыл бұрын

I agree , my dream was to play the drums . Sadly in Fiji , no teachers , no drums , no go . Love music though , I wonder what could have been 🎶🎶🎶

So much cool nuance. Steve Perry was insane. Neil tears this thing up so beautifully. It's hard, no impossible, not to sing along.

Steve Perry, a remarkable vocalist

Rick's breakdowns are so incredible. I would love to see one for Mother, Father from the Escape album. I believe that it is one of the most amazing songs Journey ever did. Perry's vocals and Schon's incredible guitar solos are elevating.

For all of the decades that this song has been out there (yeah, I'm that seasoned), I've never realized how that there was so much architecture to it.

Rick : I don't even think I can bend that note that high. Later : Bends note pretty high when playing together with song. Steve Perry in the song : Don't stop, believin!

Rick, you make me appreciate every nuance of every amazing song! When I see Journey this summer on The Stadium tour, I will remember your analysis of this, my favorite Journey song!

Steve Perry has a perfect voice! I worked for Journey on their tour in 2019 so I listened to Arnel sing every night and he's good but he's no Steve Perry

@richelleolson2375

3 жыл бұрын

For me....Steve Perry and Stevie Nicks have the best voices EVER 🎤

@ItsNotaTuhmah

3 жыл бұрын

Dean Castronovo was (and still is) a better singer than Arnel. When they had Jeff Scott Soto, they had the potential to break from the Steve Perry's ghost (Even Perry himself said it).

@amyadams3215

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@sherriweibert3311

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think Arnel is good, but he's enjoyable to listen to because he sounds so similar to Steve. But yes, no offense to him, he is a mere shadow of the voice of Steve Perry.

@jeff2235

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but in his defense, nobody is Steve Perry.

Such a killer band. But...THAT VOICE!!!!! 🙌🏻

EVERYONE knows and loves this song!! There probably isn't a day goes by I don't play this but i never in 30 odd years realised that don't stop believin isn't sung until 3 minutes plus into the track. Steve's voice omg ++++ Another great analysis.

I love the fact that Nick makes it so that I listen to songs I've heard 1000+ times I hear in a completely different way. Thank you Nick

The building riff, story telling, and saving the chorus til the song's end is also what makes the Diana Ross version of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" a bona fide classic!

I'm not a musician, but I love these videos. Does anyone else notice that when Rick plays air instruments he looks so awkward, but then knocks you on the floor when he nails every lick on the real gear? I love it! Thanks for doing these, sir!

What makes this show great is that Rick wears his love for music right on his sleeve. Just makes it so much fun to watch. Don't stop making those faces 😁

Steve Smith is one of best drummers ever to walk the earth, and Ross Valery is no slouch either.

@sportsygirl8

6 ай бұрын

None of them in the band were any slouches as you watch this video it shows how amazing each member was/is.

This channel distracts me from doing other things entirely too much 😂

@Samantha-vlly

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha mee too lol

Steve Perry’s voice is so pure. It is amazing to listen to.

Congratulations to Rick for reaching 1 million Subscribers!!

@goldenageofdinosaurs7192

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Luzius That’s so awesome! I’ve been here for awhile, so it’s pretty rewarding to see a good content creator getting recognition 🙂

@michaelluzius5704

4 жыл бұрын

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I agree. Rick's content is definitely far above the norm. Love it!

Journey can give thanks (at least in part) to David Chase (the producer/writer for the Sopranos) for using the song in the final episode. The Sopranos was an immensely popular show that helped propel the playing of the song on radio stations around the country. That gave the song a new life.....even years after it’s been off the air.

"Let me play along with the track..." "I don't have enough frets...I don't even think I can bend that note high enough..." Oh no, Rick, you stopped believing! ;) :D (Great vid as always!)

Dude, I have always loved this song but you failed to even mention my favorite part which is the brilliant bass line. I'm a drummer but that bass has stuck with me my entire life.

The whole song is a hook. There’s no part that’s NOT a hook. Lol. That’s why they could milk the whole thing for so long, without revealing the instruments, and the “Don’t Stop” line. The whole song was so damn strong, they didn’t need to. They knew what they had, and had the wisdom to be patient.

@liontone

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Duran Yeah, just about every melody could be a chorus for a potential song.

@gars129

4 жыл бұрын

I first got hooked on the chorus, but its become so oveplayed its lost some of its magic, and I prefer the last prechorus now. And I wasnt even born in 81, which is a testament to how ubiqutous this song has been since the 2000s.

@KennyRider137

4 жыл бұрын

The point of the song is to build to a chorus and finish big with it. If every song was structured this way there would be nothing unique about it.

@Swanlord05

4 жыл бұрын

Well the whole thing is very melodic

Lighter waving, tears in my eyes. Thank you. Player 50+ years. Still learning. Don't stop believing.

I love these What Makes It Great videos. You're love and enthusiasm shines through and the musical explanation and exploration of these songs gives us old fans new reasons to love and appreciate our favorite songs. Rock on Dr B!!!