What is Steve Perry's best vocal performance?

[S2M]

Sweet and Simple
When You Love a WomanBest duet: Feelin That Way. Greg and SP worked magic on this track

My two most favorite songs!!!!

They are both great songs. I'm still waiting for them to bust out Sweet and Simple one of these days. Did they even do this in Perry's day? It's such a great song.

You know, I was a kid/young teen, but I was at a LOT of early Perry concerts in Detroit, Grand Rapids & Flint MI. I have never seen it performed live....anyone?

I just perused my Evolution boots....couldn't find one with it....BUT, I Do have a boot with Daydream LIVE!

[bluejeangirl76]

I'm still waiting for them to bust out Sweet and Simple one of these days. Did they even do this in Perry's day? It's such a great song.

You know, I was a kid/young teen, but I was at a LOT of early Perry concerts in Detroit, Grand Rapids & Flint MI. I have never seen it performed live....anyone?

If at all, it probably would have been in '79 (set list was too long by '80), but none of my '79 boots have it. That is one that definitely should have been live. Omg. Thud.

[artist4perry]

I stand alone, It's just the rain, and Melody Beautiful songs.

[Ehwmatt]

I'm still waiting for them to bust out Sweet and Simple one of these days. Did they even do this in Perry's day? It's such a great song.

You know, I was a kid/young teen, but I was at a LOT of early Perry concerts in Detroit, Grand Rapids & Flint MI. I have never seen it performed live....anyone?

If at all, it probably would have been in '79 (set list was too long by '80), but none of my '79 boots have it. That is one that definitely should have been live. Omg. Thud.

It's weird. I mean it's a great harmony, but it doesn't sound any more difficult to pull off than the other stuff. I don't know any other reason they wouldn't play it live at least a few times... it's not like there's a million guitar overdubs that Neal couldn't play live... Rollie's voice is REALLY distinctive in that harmony, especially the acapella "It's whatttttt I like to dooo"

[bluejeangirl76]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

[S2M]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Stevegasm?

[SusieP]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Stevegasm?

And we have ANOTHER word for our MR Dictionary.

[S2M]

You Will be there.....without a care....open up your ey.....eyes.

[Enigma869]

Anything from Raised on Radio for me. Don't like Mother Father at all but the '81 live version with the nut squeezin' notes at the end is amazing!

Kudos to you for recognizing the brilliance of Perry on a track you don't even like. I personally don't understand anyone not liking that superb song, but at least you recognize Perry's insanely flawless vocals on that performance!


John from Boston

[Michigan Girl]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Awww, yeah.....I haven't listened to that in a while!!! Good Stuff!!!

[S2M]

If you need me, call me....the LONG version.

Not that crap short version, BJG....

[Aaron]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftBqKk_Bv5U

[annie89509]

this is the best question and to me it's a song where he is singing with the original band and he is looking like he's having the best time. he is not responsible for anything other than to sing along and be on tune; not be the lead or nailing it; just having a great time. i think those are the best when he's not having to be sexy or sing the best or emote intensely or anything; just have fun and sing to his heart's desire. it's a well known band and he's back up and i can 't remember the song or the band but he's smiling and having a grand time! nobody including the other members of the band expect him to be anybody other than himself.

Hey windbag, how about giving us a fucking song!!!

Marabelle, are you thinking of that America song, Can't Fall Asleep to a Lullabye? There's just a snippet of a clip showing SP up on stage with America in concert singing that song. Nobody knows where it came from ... looks to be a promo thing ... but cut short. The song is from America's Perspective album - 1984.

[Don]

this is the best question and to me it's a song where he is singing with the original band and he is looking like he's having the best time. he is not responsible for anything other than to sing along and be on tune; not be the lead or nailing it; just having a great time. i think those are the best when he's not having to be sexy or sing the best or emote intensely or anything; just have fun and sing to his heart's desire. it's a well known band and he's back up and i can 't remember the song or the band but he's smiling and having a grand time! nobody including the other members of the band expect him to be anybody other than himself.

Hey windbag, how about giving us a fucking song!!!

Marabelle, are you thinking of that America song, Can't Fall Asleep to a Lullabye? There's just a snippet of a clip showing SP up on stage with America in concert singing that song. Nobody knows where it came from ... looks to be a promo thing ... but cut short. The song is from America's Perspective album - 1984.

That's the one, She is already squared away.

[Michigan Girl]

this is the best question and to me it's a song where he is singing with the original band and he is looking like he's having the best time. he is not responsible for anything other than to sing along and be on tune; not be the lead or nailing it; just having a great time. i think those are the best when he's not having to be sexy or sing the best or emote intensely or anything; just have fun and sing to his heart's desire. it's a well known band and he's back up and i can 't remember the song or the band but he's smiling and having a grand time! nobody including the other members of the band expect him to be anybody other than himself.

Hey windbag, how about giving us a fucking song!!!

Marabelle, are you thinking of that America song, Can't Fall Asleep to a Lullabye? There's just a snippet of a clip showing SP up on stage with America in concert singing that song. Nobody knows where it came from ... looks to be a promo thing ... but cut short. The song is from America's Perspective album - 1984.

That's the one, She is already squared away.

G~Boy, who are the peeps in your av?

[annie89509]

The only saving grace for ROR. I like how how he slowly brings the volume up throughout the song culminating in the wailing at the end.

WCTNGOF

That's my favorite SP song of all time. Yes, the wailing note toward the end gets to me every time.

[annie89509]

this is the best question and to me it's a song where he is singing with the original band and he is looking like he's having the best time. he is not responsible for anything other than to sing along and be on tune; not be the lead or nailing it; just having a great time. i think those are the best when he's not having to be sexy or sing the best or emote intensely or anything; just have fun and sing to his heart's desire. it's a well known band and he's back up and i can 't remember the song or the band but he's smiling and having a grand time! nobody including the other members of the band expect him to be anybody other than himself.

Hey windbag, how about giving us a fucking song!!!

Marabelle, are you thinking of that America song, Can't Fall Asleep to a Lullabye? There's just a snippet of a clip showing SP up on stage with America in concert singing that song. Nobody knows where it came from ... looks to be a promo thing ... but cut short. The song is from America's Perspective album - 1984.

That's the one, She is already squared away.

oops, as usual, always late for the party, lol.

[weatherman90]

Missing you, Its just the rain, and open arms

You are the only person [apart from me] who I have known to like Its Just The Rain!

Very moody song, I like it as well.

[Ehwmatt]

I love Its Just The Rain. Very heartfelt performance by SP there

[musicfan17]

I will say that anything from the Evolution album (still my all time favorite). To me though "Stay Awhile" from the Departure album has to be one of the best performances SP put to record.

[artist4perry]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Stevegasm?

And we have ANOTHER word for our MR Dictionary.

So that's what you call that! LOL! I call them Steveflashes!

[artist4perry]

this is the best question and to me it's a song where he is singing with the original band and he is looking like he's having the best time. he is not responsible for anything other than to sing along and be on tune; not be the lead or nailing it; just having a great time. i think those are the best when he's not having to be sexy or sing the best or emote intensely or anything; just have fun and sing to his heart's desire. it's a well known band and he's back up and i can 't remember the song or the band but he's smiling and having a grand time! nobody including the other members of the band expect him to be anybody other than himself.

Hey windbag, how about giving us a fucking song!!!

Marabelle, are you thinking of that America song, Can't Fall Asleep to a Lullabye? There's just a snippet of a clip showing SP up on stage with America in concert singing that song. Nobody knows where it came from ... looks to be a promo thing ... but cut short. The song is from America's Perspective album - 1984.

That's the one, She is already squared away.

oops, as usual, always late for the party, lol.

Yes, Can't fall asleep to a Lullaby! I cry every time I hear it. Sentimental me! Uh OH~ STEVEGASM! Oh, Oh, Ahhhhhhhhhhh! :D

[Arianddu]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Stevegasm?

And we have ANOTHER word for our MR Dictionary.

So that's what you call that! LOL! I call them Steveflashes!

Perrygasm is my word of choice...

[artist4perry]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Stevegasm?

And we have ANOTHER word for our MR Dictionary.

So that's what you call that! LOL! I call them Steveflashes!

Perrygasm is my word of choice...

Oh dat do fine too!

[bluejeangirl76]

I stand alone,

Omg, YES!

Stevegasm?

And we have ANOTHER word for our MR Dictionary.

So that's what you call that! LOL! I call them Steveflashes!

Perrygasm is my word of choice...

I just call it "aural sex" (c) bjg

[bluejeangirl76]

If you need me, call me....the LONG version.

Not that crap short version, BJG....

How do you even remember that I commented on that?
That was awhile ago. I barely remember saying it.

I just like the original one better. It was pure gold the first time.
Don't F with me. I'll jack you up, bro.

[tammy]

On a forum in the UK where SP isn't that widely known, they are having a discussion on the best male voice.
Of course I think it is SP and I will post some YouTube clips to back up my choice - but I just wondered what everyone else's choices would be.
Just curious.

I'm partial to this one - Still They Ride from Budokan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ and the other one that comes to mind is the live radio broadcast of "Patiently" where he sounds so bell-like {sigh} - I don't know if it is on youtube.

[donnaplease]

I'm partial to this one - Still They Ride from Budokan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ and the other one that comes to mind is the live radio broadcast of "Patiently" where he sounds so bell-like {sigh} - I don't know if it is on youtube.

I was just gonna post that one, Tammy. You beat me to the punch. So how about this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NA0exiQOnk

[EightyRock]

Shit! Almost forgot his most operatic sounding vocal....."WHAT WAS" off of GH+5. For me, that is a hands down lesson for the thick-headed that would try to label his talent as only high tenor. Crank that tune up and listen to the power of that vocal. Headphones will blow your ass out of the chair.

[journel]

Still they ride is also very good.

after the end of this song...they should have named sp the new king of rock n' roll!