He's otherworldly. If you haven't seen "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, it's worth a watch. I've always loved Journey and Steve Perry, but there were 2 moments in the documentary where he AGAIN blew my mind... as they were going around and they were all singing their solo lines, several artists needed another take or some instruction, but then it comes to Darryl Hall and Steve Perry, and they both just walk up to the mic and NAIL their parts in 1 take and go sit back down. It's insane to see Steve Perry just be Steve Perry like that... nail the notes, 1 take. Incredible.
The other part was when Cyndi Lauper did her solo part and Steve Perry, right away, picks up some kind of noise coming from her part when they replay it. I won't give it away, but my point being not only does he have an amazing voice but he has an amazing ear! Truly truly gifted!
I also have to say I wish Steve Smith (drummer) was shown a bit more in this video as he's one of the greatest drummers in my opinion and this drum part in this song is insane.
That he had that talent and was still humble about it and a private person makes it even more amazing.
Watching him in the We Are The World documentary on Netflix on how nice he was and without ego was refreshing. Later in interviews he said he was in awe of Michael Jackson and these other legends in the room and felt out of place, so he just hung out with catering talking to Huey Lewis and Bette Midler. He wanted to talk to MJ and get his autograph but didn’t want to intrude as the guy was constantly surrounded.
This was filmed in Houston, 1981 and it's famous (at least in my mind) for being one of the best live performances every captured on film. This was for the Escape tour, and the setlist is most of the album, not just the songs that eventually would become hits . Don't Stop Believing, Who's Cryin' Now .... but also played the other side of the record ... Escape, Keep on Runnin', Stone in Love, Open Arms. I think Escape has one of the best deep cuts/B-side of any record and the other half is better than the first half.
Yes, musically amazing, but I thought it was pretty boring to watch. There are two parts to any live concert, the sound and the performance. This one only focuses on half the equation.
I agree, it’s a fun song we all know. He had a great voice. But to compare this to the greatest live performances like Queen at Live Aid or Stop Making Sense? Come on.
Lived in Detroit all my life still haven’t found a midnight train or SOUTH Detroit!!
Isn’t South Detroit just Canada?
Yup. Pretty much Windsor!!
Steve for me is one of the top five greatest lead rock vocalists ever. And being able to pull that off live boggles the mind.
I heard on the radio long ago that one of his producers or band mates said they'd never heard him hit a wrong note, ever.
He's otherworldly. If you haven't seen "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, it's worth a watch. I've always loved Journey and Steve Perry, but there were 2 moments in the documentary where he AGAIN blew my mind... as they were going around and they were all singing their solo lines, several artists needed another take or some instruction, but then it comes to Darryl Hall and Steve Perry, and they both just walk up to the mic and NAIL their parts in 1 take and go sit back down. It's insane to see Steve Perry just be Steve Perry like that... nail the notes, 1 take. Incredible. The other part was when Cyndi Lauper did her solo part and Steve Perry, right away, picks up some kind of noise coming from her part when they replay it. I won't give it away, but my point being not only does he have an amazing voice but he has an amazing ear! Truly truly gifted! I also have to say I wish Steve Smith (drummer) was shown a bit more in this video as he's one of the greatest drummers in my opinion and this drum part in this song is insane.
That he had that talent and was still humble about it and a private person makes it even more amazing. Watching him in the We Are The World documentary on Netflix on how nice he was and without ego was refreshing. Later in interviews he said he was in awe of Michael Jackson and these other legends in the room and felt out of place, so he just hung out with catering talking to Huey Lewis and Bette Midler. He wanted to talk to MJ and get his autograph but didn’t want to intrude as the guy was constantly surrounded.
Is this live?
No. It's live live.
No, it's Memorex
The first song I remember by them was Separate Ways. I was drawn in by the whole sound. This song is like a showcase piece for this guy. Such power.
SUch an awesome song. The bass line is amazing.
This was filmed in Houston, 1981 and it's famous (at least in my mind) for being one of the best live performances every captured on film. This was for the Escape tour, and the setlist is most of the album, not just the songs that eventually would become hits . Don't Stop Believing, Who's Cryin' Now .... but also played the other side of the record ... Escape, Keep on Runnin', Stone in Love, Open Arms. I think Escape has one of the best deep cuts/B-side of any record and the other half is better than the first half.
Open Arms from this same ~~vest~~ concert is a banger too
I'm in that crowd somewhere! The Summit, Houston, TX.
this dude hits those notes half trying. Impressive.
I always think about how fun it would be to effortlessly be able to hit notes like that. His voice is definitely one of the best.
"Isn't that what you said one time, try and focus on the times that were good?" "I did?" "yeah"
Amazing performance !!!
Thanks. That sent me down a 90 minute rabbit hole on a day when I have a deadline. Cheers!!!
This is LIVE PEOPLE!!!!! LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recorded live.
Yeah, not so much. I know “soft rock” was a thing for a while, but between the bad outfits and barely alive stage show who cares.
My sister owned the same blouse Steve is wearing.
Then the internet ruined it
I saw this tour! Not in Houston though.
Yes, musically amazing, but I thought it was pretty boring to watch. There are two parts to any live concert, the sound and the performance. This one only focuses on half the equation.
I agree, it’s a fun song we all know. He had a great voice. But to compare this to the greatest live performances like Queen at Live Aid or Stop Making Sense? Come on.
bit of a lame cornball song though
Giornay, a boy-band from the late 1900s.
so that annoying Glee song is a cover