Steve Perry Come Back CD!!!!

[donnaplease]

It's like - what - 5 people saying Steve is workin on / has a new CD coming out....

I count two.... GQ dude and San Fran paper dude.
Randy only said he was working on 'hot stuff', and never mentioned an album...
(he was probably cooking a Lean Cuisine and Randy spotted him )

So I must have missed some.... Who else?

GQ
San Fran Man
Randy
That MTV Veejay guy - Mark something...

OK - 4.....but STILL...!!

Let's not forget about Lora's comments here about listening to his demos. In my experience, Lora and Cyndy are very credible sources, and usually don't say things about SP unless there's something to say.

This is very exciting news, and to me, even if he never releases another album, the fact that he's creating music again makes me happy. It says to me that perhaps he's worked through some of the demons that have plagued him and is in a good place in his life.

[Sassie]

That's right and when Lora tells us I will be very excited. Until then I am keeping myself in check

[nutz4Neal]

And JOURNEY hasn't tried to capitalize on HIM with that fucking pile of crap on Revelation Disc 2? That was a lot more disrespectful to him than the alleged "timing" of a an album release that HE hasn't ever so much as said a word about. Wait until he does something before you tear it apart instead of trashing him over a bunch of rumors floated by other people. Jeez.

Maybe, just maybe, that was a WalMart, for whatever reason, decission? I'm just asking, have no facts to the contrary, just asking.....

[perryfaithful]

To suddenly emerge when Journey is once again charting is pretty lame (Insert cash register ring here). Trying to capitalize on the hard work your former bandmates have done while you sat at home is not worthy of your legacy.

Perry said repeatedly that he is only interested in "his time" in Journey, so why would he time any new release with something Journey is doing? Uh...I don't think he needs the publicity, dude. It will come looking for him, when he is ready. If anybody is capitalizing on anybody's hard work, it is Journey ripping off the band legacy that Perry forged. Ka-ching....ka-ching.

It's been about 2 years now since he said he was finally getting into music again and writing. How does that coincide with what Journey is doing? I guess he looked into his crystal ball, knew they would be lipping, then releasing that piece of crap Generations, then firing Augeri, hiring Soto, firing Soto, writing Revelation, then scouring YouTube for their 3rd replacement singer.

Yep, sounds to me like he scheduled any upcoming release according to Journey's well thought out 2-year business plan! LMFAO!

...nicely put eightyrock

[Since 78]

And JOURNEY hasn't tried to capitalize on HIM with that fucking pile of crap on Revelation Disc 2? That was a lot more disrespectful to him than the alleged "timing" of a an album release that HE hasn't ever so much as said a word about. Wait until he does something before you tear it apart instead of trashing him over a bunch of rumors floated by other people. Jeez.

Maybe, just maybe, that was a WalMart, for whatever reason, decission? I'm just asking, have no facts to the contrary, just asking.....

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

[Sarah]

That's only 3 days old, how do people find this stuff?
Google Perry's name every day or news alerts or something?

http://www.google.com/alerts

[Voyager]

Minus Schon and Cain ole Stevie seems lost.

And vice versa. Other bands like Van Halen took a new direction with their new singer. Schon and Cain just keep trying to get clones of Perry.

[Voyager]

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

How would Rolling Stones' fans feel if Mick Jagger retired, and the rest of the band found a Jagger soundalike and re-recorded the classic Stones hits? Is there any difference?

Personally, I am not pissed about it. But I see it as revenge against Perry by Schon, and I think Journey could have done just as well with a 2-disc set without re-recording the classics. There was simply no valid need for it. I'm sure most fans did exactly what I did... put it in the CD player once to hear a few cuts and then forgot about it. To me it's no different than listening to an Elvis impersonator sing Elvis hits.

[Rick]

And JOURNEY hasn't tried to capitalize on HIM with that fucking pile of crap on Revelation Disc 2? That was a lot more disrespectful to him than the alleged "timing" of a an album release that HE hasn't ever so much as said a word about. Wait until he does something before you tear it apart instead of trashing him over a bunch of rumors floated by other people. Jeez.

Maybe, just maybe, that was a WalMart, for whatever reason, decission? I'm just asking, have no facts to the contrary, just asking.....

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

And a great 2 they are. Excellent points.

[slucero]

I just like watching this....

[Since 78]

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

How would Rolling Stones' fans feel if Mick Jagger retired, and the rest of the band found a Jagger soundalike and re-recorded the classic Stones hits? Is there any difference?

Personally, I am not pissed about it. But I see it as revenge against Perry by Schon, and I think Journey could have done just as well with a 2-disc set without re-recording the classics. There was simply no valid need for it. I'm sure most fans did exactly what I did... put it in the CD player once and forgot about it. To me it's no different than listening to an Elvis impersonator sing Elvis hits.

Thats not my point! The question is, why is it OK for a new guy to sing the old songs but not OK to record them. We've already been through the replacing Perry thing and for the most part its been accepted. People listen to the concert boots and say what a great job Arnel did on OA or SW, but the same people criticize the Band for recording him singing the same songs. By this logic, they shouldn't be singing these songs live either.

[Rick]

I just like watching this....

Me too.

As I surmised previously, this woman is on a weight loss program. Watch as she tastes, but does not eat the banana. This practice satisfies a certain group of senses, while not adding any calories to her diet. It's brilliant.

[Voyager]

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

How would Rolling Stones' fans feel if Mick Jagger retired, and the rest of the band found a Jagger soundalike and re-recorded the classic Stones hits? Is there any difference?

Personally, I am not pissed about it. But I see it as revenge against Perry by Schon, and I think Journey could have done just as well with a 2-disc set without re-recording the classics. There was simply no valid need for it. I'm sure most fans did exactly what I did... put it in the CD player once and forgot about it. To me it's no different than listening to an Elvis impersonator sing Elvis hits.

Thats not my point! The question is, why is it OK for a new guy to sing the old songs but not OK to record them. We've already been through the replacing Perry thing and for the most part its been accepted. People listen to the concert boots and say what a great job Arnel did on OA or SW, but the same people criticize the Band for recording him singing the same songs. By this logic, they shouldn't be singing these songs live either.

I agree. It's quite a drama... but it makes for good ticket sales and forum debates.

[strangegrey]

I just like watching this....

Yeah, I have to add...this has to be avatar of the year. Holy shit, makes me want to take a banana with me to bed and dangling it in front of the wife!

[Voyager]

I just like watching this....

Me too.

As I surmised previously, this woman is on a weight loss program. Watch as she tastes, but does not eat the banana. This practice satisfies a certain group of senses, while not adding any calories to her diet. It's brilliant.

I'm sure a lot of us guys would like to give her an even leaner banana to work off the pounds with. Errr... with the exception of Friga of course.

[donnaplease]

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

How would Rolling Stones' fans feel if Mick Jagger retired, and the rest of the band found a Jagger soundalike and re-recorded the classic Stones hits? Is there any difference?

Personally, I am not pissed about it. But I see it as revenge against Perry by Schon, and I think Journey could have done just as well with a 2-disc set without re-recording the classics. There was simply no valid need for it. I'm sure most fans did exactly what I did... put it in the CD player once and forgot about it. To me it's no different than listening to an Elvis impersonator sing Elvis hits.

Thats not my point! The question is, why is it OK for a new guy to sing the old songs but not OK to record them. We've already been through the replacing Perry thing and for the most part its been accepted. People listen to the concert boots and say what a great job Arnel did on OA or SW, but the same people criticize the Band for recording him singing the same songs. By this logic, they shouldn't be singing these songs live either.

Because Journey has become a tribute band, to themselves. It's almost as if they are trying to erase the fact that Steve Perry was the original singer of these songs, and it's offensive to many of us. For me, it's different when it's a live performance, I can't really explain why. I'm personally not an Arnel fan, but I was a fan of JSS in Journey. When the discussion about the potential for JSS re-recording the classics was brought up, I was just as opposed to it then as I am with Arnel.

[Rick]

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

How would Rolling Stones' fans feel if Mick Jagger retired, and the rest of the band found a Jagger soundalike and re-recorded the classic Stones hits? Is there any difference?

Personally, I am not pissed about it. But I see it as revenge against Perry by Schon, and I think Journey could have done just as well with a 2-disc set without re-recording the classics. There was simply no valid need for it. I'm sure most fans did exactly what I did... put it in the CD player once and forgot about it. To me it's no different than listening to an Elvis impersonator sing Elvis hits.

Thats not my point! The question is, why is it OK for a new guy to sing the old songs but not OK to record them. We've already been through the replacing Perry thing and for the most part its been accepted. People listen to the concert boots and say what a great job Arnel did on OA or SW, but the same people criticize the Band for recording him singing the same songs. By this logic, they shouldn't be singing these songs live either.

Because Journey has become a tribute band, to themselves. It's almost as if they are trying to erase the fact that Steve Perry was the original singer of these songs, and it's offensive to many of us. For me, it's different when it's a live performance, I can't really explain why. I'm personally not an Arnel fan, but I was a fan of JSS in Journey. When the discussion about the potential for JSS re-recording the classics was brought up, I was just as opposed to it then as I am with Arnel.

I don't think they're trying to erase SP. I think they're just trying to do what they love doing and give the fans what they want to hear.

That's an optimistic way of looking at it. The other way is to say they're just trying to make money. Which is probably the truer way.

[Since 78]

Just a question to all of those that are so pissed about re-recording the hits. They have been playing those songs live with another singer(s) for years and even put out the 2001 DVD with Steve A. My question is whats the difference? All they did was actually record them in a studio. To me this just isn't logical. They can sing all the songs and everyone loves it, but if they record them they're ruining the "Legacy". Just my 2.

How would Rolling Stones' fans feel if Mick Jagger retired, and the rest of the band found a Jagger soundalike and re-recorded the classic Stones hits? Is there any difference?

Personally, I am not pissed about it. But I see it as revenge against Perry by Schon, and I think Journey could have done just as well with a 2-disc set without re-recording the classics. There was simply no valid need for it. I'm sure most fans did exactly what I did... put it in the CD player once and forgot about it. To me it's no different than listening to an Elvis impersonator sing Elvis hits.

Thats not my point! The question is, why is it OK for a new guy to sing the old songs but not OK to record them. We've already been through the replacing Perry thing and for the most part its been accepted. People listen to the concert boots and say what a great job Arnel did on OA or SW, but the same people criticize the Band for recording him singing the same songs. By this logic, they shouldn't be singing these songs live either.

Because Journey has become a tribute band, to themselves. It's almost as if they are trying to erase the fact that Steve Perry was the original singer of these songs, and it's offensive to many of us. For me, it's different when it's a live performance, I can't really explain why. I'm personally not an Arnel fan, but I was a fan of JSS in Journey. When the discussion about the potential for JSS re-recording the classics was brought up, I was just as opposed to it then as I am with Arnel.

They may be trying to erase Perry, they cant do it as far as I am concerned. However, as seen in some of the reviews there are a lot of people that don't care if hes in the Band anymore, new fans or not its a fact. The only one to blame for this is Perry himself. If he doesn't want to be forgotten then he shouldn't have quit! Or he should get off his ass and put out some new Music.

[Don]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

[perryfaithful]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

[Rick]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

[Since 78]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

Still playin it everday!!

[Rick]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

Still playin it everday!!

Me too! What are your favorite tracks?

[Don]

By having only 4 new songs Walmart would have been able to have a two disc package, one live dvd and one greatest hits CD with 4 bonus tracks that wouldn't require payment to Sony/BMG. Journey actually cost Walmart money upfront by putting out a new album with the package. It's not about Perry, It's about not Giving Sony/BMG a lion's share of the profit.

[Since 78]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

Still playin it everday!!

Me too! What are your favorite tracks?

NWA, CFTB, AATY, WDILYL, FITHL is growing on me TDTWT is my Favorite, I wish they would add this to the set list! Hey Neal!! And I really like OTY on disc 2.

[Rick]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

Still playin it everday!!

Me too! What are your favorite tracks?

NWA, CFTB, AATY, WDILYL, FITHL is growing on me TDTWT is my Favorite, I wish they would add this to the set list! Hey Neal!! And I really like OTY on disc 2.

I like all of those also, but FITH is my favorite on the CD. It was my favorite on Generations also. I like Arnels vocal better though. OTY on disc 2 by far. Arnel fucking killed on that one. We're so much alike on this it's scary!

[Don]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

Still playin it everday!!

Me too! What are your favorite tracks?

NWA, CFTB, AATY, WDILYL, FITHL is growing on me TDTWT is my Favorite, I wish they would add this to the set list! Hey Neal!! And I really like OTY on disc 2.

For me it's CFTB followed by TDTWT. Now that I have revisited Arrival with all the S.A. activity of late, I'm really hoping for Arnel to take a crack at Higher Place, I think it fits his style and at worse it will give the Augeri lovers a reason to go into a tizzy.

[Saint John]

Hey folks, they did what they could on the re-records. They re-recorded them and they came out, to some, pretty well, and to others, shitty. They're there and they aren't going away. Ultimately, it's a GREAT way for fans to find out that they have a new singer. The next album will surely be the deciding factor. Other than JoePa doing cartwheels in his underwear with a cockring on, I think most of us are only mildly interested in them. I think they did pretty well with them.

[Since 78]

For every one that is critcal of the logic behind the re-records, what was the alternative? telling Walmart to shove it and go back to Sony? Irving Azoff is about making money and the deal with Walmart puts more money in his and Journey's pocket then any alliance with a big time publisher would. There was no conspiracy to erase Perry unless Walmart was the one doing the conspiring. Neal and the boys put out a whole album even though they didn't have to. They would have still got paid by Walmart regardless since the intitial stipulation was for four new songs only. Now that the new X-Files movie is out I'm sure there will be even more conspiracy theories making the rounds around here.

Walmart demanded a re record of the classics??

That's what they wanted, and at the most, 4 new songs. I'm glad the Jboys had another avenue of thinking. I love Revelation disc 1, it's a damn good record.

Still playin it everday!!

Me too! What are your favorite tracks?

NWA, CFTB, AATY, WDILYL, FITHL is growing on me TDTWT is my Favorite, I wish they would add this to the set list! Hey Neal!! And I really like OTY on disc 2.

I like all of those also, but FITH is my favorite on the CD. It was my favorite on Generations also. I like Arnels vocal better though. OTY on disc 2 by far. Arnel fucking killed on that one. We're so much alike on this it's scary!

Yeah!! OTY is one of my favorites from Journey but Arnel is just great on that song. The rest I can take or leave. FITH is also my favorite from Generations, but the more I here it the more I like the new version.

[bluejeangirl76]

It's like - what - 5 people saying Steve is workin on / has a new CD coming out....

I count two.... GQ dude and San Fran paper dude.
Randy only said he was working on 'hot stuff', and never mentioned an album...
(he was probably cooking a Lean Cuisine and Randy spotted him )

So I must have missed some.... Who else?

GQ
San Fran Man
Randy
That MTV Veejay guy - Mark something...

OK - 4.....but STILL...!!

Let's not forget about Lora's comments here about listening to his demos. In my experience, Lora and Cyndy are very credible sources, and usually don't say things about SP unless there's something to say.

Yeah that's true but Lora never once said anything about an album or a release. In fact she said pretty clearly that she didn't know what, if any, his plans were. These other people, the DJ and a couple of writers are actually stating as if its fact that he's really got something coming out.

There may be something behind it somewhere but we all know how credible the media is. Still just a rumor at this point.