The Re-history of DSB
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:28 amFor a long time, Don't Stop Believin' was one of those minor hits that classic rock stations would play. Journey's staple in the recurrent status was considered, "Open Arms". It hasn't been until the last 10 years or so that DSB has emerged as Journey's greatest hit. I find it interesting that the way you utilize your licensing, and usage...can get a song to hit even harder than it did when it originally came out. It seems they have done a very good job being picky about their licensing rights. I'm sure there are those that think Perry is too controlling, and I'm sure there's probably truth to that. But, no one can argue with how successful he has been at keeping Journey's old hits alive and well.
Of course the fact that they're still out there touring doesn't hurt one bit.
Of course the fact that they're still out there touring doesn't hurt one bit.
And not that I blame him in the least. If you allow your song (or whatever the medium is) to be splashed all over creation for the sake of a few bucks, eventually, no one gives a shit.