A New Idea For Perry

[Stoneyman]

I think it would be cool to hear Mr. Perry sing some classic r & b or soul tunes. I know he was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and the likes, but if Rod Stewart could record some classic tunes and do well, then Steve would be the perfect match. Even if he Steve is more raspy it would suit those tunes great!


Also, I would love to hear SP do a Christmas cd. I truly believe it would be an instant classic.

[mistiejourney]

I think it would be cool to hear Mr. Perry sing some classic r & b or soul tunes. I know he was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and the likes, but if Rod Stewart could record some classic tunes and do well, then Steve would be the perfect match. Even if he Steve is more raspy it would suit those tunes great!


Also, I would love to hear SP do a Christmas cd. I truly believe it would be an instant classic.

"Oh, Holy Night" - he would have to include that one!

Does a band/singer have to tour? Why not just make a CD, put it on iTunes and go with the flow?

[bluejeangirl76]

"Oh, Holy Night" - he would have to include that one!

Good choice! White Christmas would be nice too.

I would also like to hear him cover "It's Hard to Be A Jew on Christmas" from South Park.
"Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo" could be the B-side.

(I'm serious!)

[Rockindeano]

I think it would be cool to hear Mr. Perry sing some classic r & b or soul tunes. I know he was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and the likes, but if Rod Stewart could record some classic tunes and do well, then Steve would be the perfect match. Even if he Steve is more raspy it would suit those tunes great!


Also, I would love to hear SP do a Christmas cd. I truly believe it would be an instant classic.

Let's get one thing straight right out of the box. Rod "I am older than stale dirt" Stewart, was never in the same league as Steve Perry. Espee could easily do a R+B CD, probably in his sleep in about 7 days. Stewart is singing elevator standards for shit sakes. Hell, all of us could do that crap with a proper studio. Maybe later today, after Wyatt and I check out the Playboy calendar online, I will run over to Soto's crib and knock out a Christmas CD for y'all. It ain't that tough.

[bluejeangirl76]

Let's get one thing straight right out of the box. Rod "I am older than stale dirt" Stewart, was never in the same league as Steve Perry. Espee could easily do a R+B CD, probably in his sleep in about 7 days.

True story.

[NealIsGod]

He is closer to doing crap like that than singing in a rock band. But I don't think he'll do either.

[Jeremey]

I used to be a proponent of this kind of idea for Perry, but I think the time for that has come and gone. Now I want to hear just one CD of original material. Something new, we don't need a tour. Perry can even go back into seclusion after it's release! Just something to close the door definitively and end his career on a high note (or a medium note, depending on his range... )

[bluejeangirl76]

I used to be a proponent of this kind of idea for Perry, but I think the time for that has come and gone. Now I want to hear just one CD of original material. Something new, we don't need a tour.

I think that's true. There was a time... but it's kind of been awhile now and as you said - it's come and gone.
New material would be excellent though!

[Stoneyman]

I know the debates continues about SP's motives for packing it in, but I wonder about true motive for him not singing.

If it is because he feels he cant live up to his past "quality" then he underestimates how people (fans) really see him. His voice, regardless of power or note choice, has always had that richness that just resonates with listeners. This is evidenced by watching him from 81 and then again in the 90's solo tour youtube clips. Even if he wasnt belting high notes, the soul and emotion in those songs sticks with people. That is why fans are so passionate about the catalog.

If it is because he doesnt want to sing anymore then we should respect that and move on, while enjoying what a great talent he was. I havent posted here much at all, but am a long time lurker (years actually). IMO SP was the greatest rock singer ever. Watching the footage from 81 proves to me just how amazing he was. No one can expect to keep that ability forever, and anyone who expects him to be flawless and able to hit the same notes is simply a fool. Having said that, Steve strikes me as a deeply emotional guy and critics will slice and dice him no matter what he does.

I think (HOPE) a return to what moves him most might inspire him to sing, and be heard again. I know that doing r&b classics and christmas records are niche based and dont do well in the mainstream, but it would be a way for SP to dip his toe into the music business water without getting in over his head.

Release the songs on itunes or through his website. No tours, no promo. Just something to help us get reacquainted with a truly gifted artist.

Peace.

[TigerBite]

I think it would be cool to hear Mr. Perry sing some classic r & b or soul tunes. I know he was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and the likes, but if Rod Stewart could record some classic tunes and do well, then Steve would be the perfect match. Even if he Steve is more raspy it would suit those tunes great!


Also, I would love to hear SP do a Christmas cd. I truly believe it would be an instant classic.

That is the best and most realistic idea I have heard in a long time.

[journeyrock]

I know the debates continues about SP's motives for packing it in, but I wonder about true motive for him not singing.

If it is because he feels he cant live up to his past "quality" then he underestimates how people (fans) really see him. His voice, regardless of power or note choice, has always had that richness that just resonates with listeners. This is evidenced by watching him from 81 and then again in the 90's solo tour youtube clips. Even if he wasnt belting high notes, the soul and emotion in those songs sticks with people. That is why fans are so passionate about the catalog.

If it is because he doesnt want to sing anymore then we should respect that and move on, while enjoying what a great talent he was. I havent posted here much at all, but am a long time lurker (years actually). IMO SP was the greatest rock singer ever. Watching the footage from 81 proves to me just how amazing he was. No one can expect to keep that ability forever, and anyone who expects him to be flawless and able to hit the same notes is simply a fool. Having said that, Steve strikes me as a deeply emotional guy and critics will slice and dice him no matter what he does.

I think (HOPE) a return to what moves him most might inspire him to sing, and be heard again. I know that doing r&b classics and christmas records are niche based and dont do well in the mainstream, but it would be a way for SP to dip his toe into the music business water without getting in over his head.

Release the songs on itunes or through his website. No tours, no promo. Just something to help us get reacquainted with a truly gifted artist.

Peace.

For whatever reason, my gut feeling says that it is "FEAR" that is keeping Espee from singing. Fear of what I don't know, but fear of something. Fear is the most crippling emotion in the human psyche.

[styxman]

I think it would be cool to hear Mr. Perry sing some classic r & b or soul tunes. I know he was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and the likes, but if Rod Stewart could record some classic tunes and do well, then Steve would be the perfect match. Even if he Steve is more raspy it would suit those tunes great!


Also, I would love to hear SP do a Christmas cd. I truly believe it would be an instant classic.

Let's get one thing straight right out of the box. Rod "I am older than stale dirt" Stewart, was never in the same league as Steve Perry. Espee could easily do a R+B CD, probably in his sleep in about 7 days. Stewart is singing elevator standards for shit sakes. Hell, all of us could do that crap with a proper studio. Maybe later today, after Wyatt and I check out the Playboy calendar online, I will run over to Soto's crib and knock out a Christmas CD for y'all. It ain't that tough.

Hey Dean, Rod's more interested in Football than singing and just remember it's Scotland V's Italy tomorrow, a monumental game over here, all the bars in scotland are set to take more than two months of trade in alcohol in a single day..it's a massive day for the wee bonny scots. Every fucker in Scotland will be pissed tomorrow, including me!
Perry sings Cooke, we've done that.........Perry could get close but no way could he replicate Cooke...that guy had something so special and a voice that flowed so easily, it's pure magic. Love to hear Perry cover him in his own way. Christmas album suggestion, fuck off that's so lame.

[Saint John]

Here's a novel concept....SING!!! ANYTHING.

[styxman]

Here's a novel concept....SING!!! ANYTHING.

Jeff sings anything and look where that got him...I dissing

[Saint John]

I used to be a proponent of this kind of idea for Perry, but I think the time for that has come and gone. Now I want to hear just one CD of original material. Something new, we don't need a tour. Perry can even go back into seclusion after it's release! Just something to close the door definitively and end his career on a high note (or a medium note, depending on his range... )

Speak for yourself, fucker!!!

[Jeremey]

Speak for yourself, fucker!!!

I had high hopes & expectations the last 2 times we heard Perry would be on tour, but it didn't happen, so, I just don't want to put any undue pressure on the guy...

[Just Sara]

I know the debates continues about SP's motives for packing it in, but I wonder about true motive for him not singing.

If it is because he feels he cant live up to his past "quality" then he underestimates how people (fans) really see him. His voice, regardless of power or note choice, has always had that richness that just resonates with listeners. This is evidenced by watching him from 81 and then again in the 90's solo tour youtube clips. Even if he wasnt belting high notes, the soul and emotion in those songs sticks with people. That is why fans are so passionate about the catalog.

If it is because he doesnt want to sing anymore then we should respect that and move on, while enjoying what a great talent he was. I havent posted here much at all, but am a long time lurker (years actually). IMO SP was the greatest rock singer ever. Watching the footage from 81 proves to me just how amazing he was. No one can expect to keep that ability forever, and anyone who expects him to be flawless and able to hit the same notes is simply a fool. Having said that, Steve strikes me as a deeply emotional guy and critics will slice and dice him no matter what he does.

I think (HOPE) a return to what moves him most might inspire him to sing, and be heard again. I know that doing r&b classics and christmas records are niche based and dont do well in the mainstream, but it would be a way for SP to dip his toe into the music business water without getting in over his head.

Release the songs on itunes or through his website. No tours, no promo. Just something to help us get reacquainted with a truly gifted artist.

Peace.

Well said!

Personally, I love Christmas music (yeah, I'm one of those people From Bing Crosby to Twisted Sister! Bring it baby!).
Anyway, since I became a Journey fan I've wanted to hear The Voice belt out "O Holy Night" and "Merry Did You Know?". However, I knew that was incredibly unlikely so I thought, what about an original Christmas song? If Tom Petty can do it and still earn the respect of the music industry, why not Steve Perry?
I know, different styles.

As far as the classic R&B songs go... I know it would sound amazing if Perry released an album of covers, but I hope it never comes to that. It seems like every month a different artist releases an album of classic covers. Even though Perry is way beyond them in the talent department, I don't want to see another album of same ol' same ol'.

That being said, if he released an album of covers I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

[styxman]

I used to be a proponent of this kind of idea for Perry, but I think the time for that has come and gone. Now I want to hear just one CD of original material. Something new, we don't need a tour. Perry can even go back into seclusion after it's release! Just something to close the door definitively and end his career on a high note (or a medium note, depending on his range... )

Speak for yourself, fucker!!!

You ended with that evil emoticon (what a fuckin name) I love you for that

[styxman]

I know the debates continues about SP's motives for packing it in, but I wonder about true motive for him not singing.

If it is because he feels he cant live up to his past "quality" then he underestimates how people (fans) really see him. His voice, regardless of power or note choice, has always had that richness that just resonates with listeners. This is evidenced by watching him from 81 and then again in the 90's solo tour youtube clips. Even if he wasnt belting high notes, the soul and emotion in those songs sticks with people. That is why fans are so passionate about the catalog.

If it is because he doesnt want to sing anymore then we should respect that and move on, while enjoying what a great talent he was. I havent posted here much at all, but am a long time lurker (years actually). IMO SP was the greatest rock singer ever. Watching the footage from 81 proves to me just how amazing he was. No one can expect to keep that ability forever, and anyone who expects him to be flawless and able to hit the same notes is simply a fool. Having said that, Steve strikes me as a deeply emotional guy and critics will slice and dice him no matter what he does.

I think (HOPE) a return to what moves him most might inspire him to sing, and be heard again. I know that doing r&b classics and christmas records are niche based and dont do well in the mainstream, but it would be a way for SP to dip his toe into the music business water without getting in over his head.

Release the songs on itunes or through his website. No tours, no promo. Just something to help us get reacquainted with a truly gifted artist.

Peace.

Well said!

Personally, I love Christmas music (yeah, I'm one of those people From Bing Crosby to Twisted Sister! Bring it baby!).
Anyway, since I became a Journey fan I've wanted to hear The Voice belt out "O Holy Night" and "Merry Did You Know?". However, I knew that was incredibly unlikely so I thought, what about an original Christmas song? If Tom Petty can do it and still earn the respect of the music industry, why not Steve Perry?
I know, different styles.

As far as the classic R&B songs go... I know it would sound amazing if Perry released an album of covers, but I hope it never comes to that. It seems like every month a different artist releases an album of classic covers. Even though Perry is way beyond them in the talent department, I don't want to see another album of same ol' same ol'.

That being said, if he released an album of covers I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

I for one hate Christmas music, it's embarrasiing (two II or two ss, I got it wrong), look at A Styx and hear them bells don't you want to hind under the couch!!!!!

[TigerBite]

Speak for yourself, fucker!!!

I had high hopes & expectations the last 2 times we heard Perry would be on tour, but it didn't happen, so, I just don't want to put any undue pressure on the guy...

Who cares if he ever tours again, just would like to hear him sing, anything, even kiss my ass would be acceptable.

[Saint John]

I know the debates continues about SP's motives for packing it in, but I wonder about true motive for him not singing.

If it is because he feels he cant live up to his past "quality" then he underestimates how people (fans) really see him. His voice, regardless of power or note choice, has always had that richness that just resonates with listeners. This is evidenced by watching him from 81 and then again in the 90's solo tour youtube clips. Even if he wasnt belting high notes, the soul and emotion in those songs sticks with people. That is why fans are so passionate about the catalog.

If it is because he doesnt want to sing anymore then we should respect that and move on, while enjoying what a great talent he was. I havent posted here much at all, but am a long time lurker (years actually). IMO SP was the greatest rock singer ever. Watching the footage from 81 proves to me just how amazing he was. No one can expect to keep that ability forever, and anyone who expects him to be flawless and able to hit the same notes is simply a fool. Having said that, Steve strikes me as a deeply emotional guy and critics will slice and dice him no matter what he does.

I think (HOPE) a return to what moves him most might inspire him to sing, and be heard again. I know that doing r&b classics and christmas records are niche based and dont do well in the mainstream, but it would be a way for SP to dip his toe into the music business water without getting in over his head.

Release the songs on itunes or through his website. No tours, no promo. Just something to help us get reacquainted with a truly gifted artist.

Peace.

Well said!

Personally, I love Christmas music (yeah, I'm one of those people From Bing Crosby to Twisted Sister! Bring it baby!).
Anyway, since I became a Journey fan I've wanted to hear The Voice belt out "O Holy Night" and "Merry Did You Know?". However, I knew that was incredibly unlikely so I thought, what about an original Christmas song? If Tom Petty can do it and still earn the respect of the music industry, why not Steve Perry?
I know, different styles.

As far as the classic R&B songs go... I know it would sound amazing if Perry released an album of covers, but I hope it never comes to that. It seems like every month a different artist releases an album of classic covers. Even though Perry is way beyond them in the talent department, I don't want to see another album of same ol' same ol'.

That being said, if he released an album of covers I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

I for one hate Christmas music, it's embarrasiing (two II or two ss, I got it wrong), look at A Styx and hear them bells don't you want to hind under the couch!!!!!

You're drinking aren't you?

[styxman]

I know the debates continues about SP's motives for packing it in, but I wonder about true motive for him not singing.

If it is because he feels he cant live up to his past "quality" then he underestimates how people (fans) really see him. His voice, regardless of power or note choice, has always had that richness that just resonates with listeners. This is evidenced by watching him from 81 and then again in the 90's solo tour youtube clips. Even if he wasnt belting high notes, the soul and emotion in those songs sticks with people. That is why fans are so passionate about the catalog.

If it is because he doesnt want to sing anymore then we should respect that and move on, while enjoying what a great talent he was. I havent posted here much at all, but am a long time lurker (years actually). IMO SP was the greatest rock singer ever. Watching the footage from 81 proves to me just how amazing he was. No one can expect to keep that ability forever, and anyone who expects him to be flawless and able to hit the same notes is simply a fool. Having said that, Steve strikes me as a deeply emotional guy and critics will slice and dice him no matter what he does.

I think (HOPE) a return to what moves him most might inspire him to sing, and be heard again. I know that doing r&b classics and christmas records are niche based and dont do well in the mainstream, but it would be a way for SP to dip his toe into the music business water without getting in over his head.

Release the songs on itunes or through his website. No tours, no promo. Just something to help us get reacquainted with a truly gifted artist.

Peace.

Well said!

Personally, I love Christmas music (yeah, I'm one of those people From Bing Crosby to Twisted Sister! Bring it baby!).
Anyway, since I became a Journey fan I've wanted to hear The Voice belt out "O Holy Night" and "Merry Did You Know?". However, I knew that was incredibly unlikely so I thought, what about an original Christmas song? If Tom Petty can do it and still earn the respect of the music industry, why not Steve Perry?
I know, different styles.

As far as the classic R&B songs go... I know it would sound amazing if Perry released an album of covers, but I hope it never comes to that. It seems like every month a different artist releases an album of classic covers. Even though Perry is way beyond them in the talent department, I don't want to see another album of same ol' same ol'.

That being said, if he released an album of covers I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

I for one hate Christmas music, it's embarrasiing (two II or two ss, I got it wrong), look at A Styx and hear them bells don't you want to hind under the couch!!!!!

You're drinking aren't you?

too fuckin' right, waggle dance by Youngs, A fruity beer and strong, how the fuck did you guess

[Saint John]

Styxman, I love it when you're drunk...almost as much as when I'm drunk.

[*Laura]

styxman to SJ:

I love you

SJ to styxman:

Styxman, I love it when you're drunk

*cough*get a room you two *cough*

[styxman]

The moment he said he'd stick a pole up my arse, was the moment I knew it was a kinda true MR love

[scarygirl]

I used to be a proponent of this kind of idea for Perry, but I think the time for that has come and gone. Now I want to hear just one CD of original material. Something new, we don't need a tour. Perry can even go back into seclusion after it's release! Just something to close the door definitively and end his career on a high note (or a medium note, depending on his range... )

ROTFL!

[STORY_TELLER]

I don't think Perry wants to sing again for two reasons:

1- His creativity is still intact, but he's unhappy with the quality of his own voice. Can't achieve what his creative ideas come up with so he'd rather not.

and/or

2- Guilt by association. He lost his mother while on tour. Even though there will always be a part of him that misses it, singing reminds him of the worst loss he ever had, making singing bittersweet for him in general.


Aside from wanting new material from him as a singer, I'd be thrilled if JEFF SCOTT SOTO got in touch with Perry and convinced him to co-write and PRODUCE his solo album. With Perry involved in melody creations, I'll bet the two of them would come up with a dynamite album.

[TRAGChick]

I don't think Perry wants to sing again for two reasons:

1- His creativity is still intact, but he's unhappy with the quality of his own voice. Can't achieve what his creative ideas come up with so he'd rather not.

and/or

2- Guilt by association. He lost his mother while on tour. Even though there will always be a part of him that misses it, singing reminds him of the worst loss he ever had, making singing bittersweet for him in general.


Aside from wanting new material from him as a singer, I'd be thrilled if JEFF SCOTT SOTO got in touch with Perry and convinced him to co-write and PRODUCE his solo album. With Perry involved in melody creations, I'll bet the two of them would come up with a dynamite album.

I posted this in Rockindeano's "Jack" thread....but it works here, too:

Also, I think it's the reality of THIS that's scaring him....and I don't blame him ONE IOTA...

Cribbed from AR's post here a few weeks back....thanx, guy...
http://idolator.com/tunes/ageism%3F/cle ... 316765.php

Clear Channel More Interested In Playing Old Music Than Music By Old People

Fox 411 columnist and Jann Wenner enemy Roger Friedman is alleging that the radio monopolists at Clear Channel have flat-out told the programmers at their rock stations that they can't play tracks from Bruce Springsteen's Magic, despite the album being No. 1 on the charts last week. Songs from the Boss' vault, like "Born To Run" and "Born In The USA," are OK, and that's causing Friedman to cry ageism:

Clear Channel seems to have sent a clear message to other radio outlets that at age 58, Springsteen simply is too old to be played on rock stations. This completely absurd notion is one of many ways Clear Channel has done more to destroy the music business than downloading over the last 10 years. It's certainly what's helped create satellite radio, where Springsteen is a staple and even has his own channel on Sirius.

It's not just Springsteen. There is no sign at major radio stations of new albums by John Fogerty or Annie Lennox, either. The same stations that should be playing Santana's new singles with Chad Kroeger or Tina Turner are avoiding them, too.

Like Springsteen, these "older" artists have been relegated to something called Triple A format stations -- i.e. either college radio or small artsy stations such as WFUV in the Bronx, N.Y., which are immune from the Clear Channel virus of pre-programming and where the number of plays per song is a fraction of what it is on commercial radio.

[Shadowsong]

I'd tell him not to look back.
Not to measure himself against the past!
To embrace the gifts of life
& the nuances of time...

Close his eyes
not to the world
but to allow himself to fly
with those who want to see his wings unfurl....

[Crazie Scarab]

I think it would be cool to hear Mr. Perry sing some classic r & b or soul tunes. I know he was heavily influenced by Sam Cooke and the likes, but if Rod Stewart could record some classic tunes and do well, then Steve would be the perfect match. Even if he Steve is more raspy it would suit those tunes great!


Also, I would love to hear SP do a Christmas cd. I truly believe it would be an instant classic.

Let's get one thing straight right out of the box. Rod "I am older than stale dirt" Stewart, was never in the same league as Steve Perry. Espee could easily do a R+B CD, probably in his sleep in about 7 days. Stewart is singing elevator standards for shit sakes. Hell, all of us could do that crap with a proper studio. Maybe later today, after Wyatt and I check out the Playboy calendar online, I will run over to Soto's crib and knock out a Christmas CD for y'all. It ain't that tough.

Dude, chicks dig the Rod. For whatever reason, they do. You shouldn't dis the Rod. Trust me on this!