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DSB is 9th in the UK Top 40 this week... good times.

Wow is it really only me who has anything to say about the fact Journey has a Top 10 UK single?

youkeepmewaiting wrote:Wow is it really only me who has anything to say about the fact Journey has a Top 10 UK single?

Kidding aside: that's awesome

It's quite nice to be smug after all the years of people of my age in the UK saying, 'Who are Journey?'.

Is this the original ESCAPE version, or the reheated Revelation version?

Art Vandelay wrote:Is this the original ESCAPE version, or the reheated Revelation version?

That would be news!!!

Top 10 in what?

Most titles in the Bargain Bin.....?

no, its definetly the Escape version. No way the remake makes any chart, except maybe the weird and oddities chart.

ScarabGator wrote:no, its definetly the Escape version. No way the remake makes any chart, except maybe the weird and oddities chart.

Isnt England itself weird and an oddity... just asking.

lights1961 wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:no, its definetly the Escape version. No way the remake makes any chart, except maybe the weird and oddities chart.

Isnt England itself weird and an oddity... just asking.

true.....

If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

lights1961 wrote:
Isnt England itself weird and an oddity... just asking.

Considering that an almost 30 year old song is just now making its way onto their music charts, I would say that the answer is a resounding YES. This story is almost laughable. Next week those fuckers in the U.K. are probably going to announce that they just discovered the telephone. With any luck, dental floss can't be far behind

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.

Lmao at all you mutha's takin the piss out of the Brits.
It just so happens that the song is the #1 downloaded song in itunes history, and people from all over have been downloading it, but possibly THE main reason it has peaked like this is due to the aboninable X-Factor show where the eventual winner actually sang the song twice (including the final itself) on his way to winning the thing. Dude also sang 'Open Arms'.

WykkedSensation wrote:Lmao at all you mutha's takin the piss out of the Brits.
It just so happens that the song is the #1 downloaded song in itunes history, and people from all over have been downloading it, but possibly THE main reason it has peaked like this is due to the aboninable X-Factor show where the eventual winner actually sang the song twice (including the final itself) on his way to winning the thing. Dude also sang 'Open Arms'.

Most downloaded catalog track of all time, It ranks in the 40s in overall downloads. Of course X-Factor is the reason it's doing well. I wonder what difficulties Simon ran into as far as getting a cover version released, as alluded to by SusieP.

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.

I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.

I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!

What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.

I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!

What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.

The music heritage over here is dire! They worship people like The Smiths and Paul Weller and don't even give a second thought to bands like Journey. We are definetly in a country where everyone just jumps on the bandwaggon. Midless sheep. God I hate the music here!!! It's all about who has an attitude, where the true songwriters get ignored. Pete Docherty is a perfect example over here. 99% of British people cound't even name a song by him yet he's a household name because he's a bum and is 'raw'. If you havent seen him check out a live video of him on youtube and curl into a ball! ewwwww "shudder"...

joonrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.

I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!

What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.

The music heritage over here is dire! They worship people like The Smiths and Paul Weller and don't even give a second thought to bands like Journey. We are definetly in a country where everyone just jumps on the bandwaggon. Midless sheep. God I hate the music here!!! It's all about who has an attitude, where the true songwriters get ignored. Pete Docherty is a perfect example over here. 99% of British people cound't even name a song by him yet he's a household name because he's a bum and is 'raw'. If you havent seen him check out a live video of him on youtube and curl into a ball! ewwwww "shudder"...

Well fuck off back to wherever you came from then.

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Why is Journey such an unknown in the UK? Seriously? I thought the UK and US were pretty in synch with music. I have read that Journey didn't tour there very much but I think it's odd that they're SO unknown... ??

[quote="fredinator"]Why is Journey such an unknown in the UK? Seriously? I thought the UK and US were pretty in synch with music. I have read that Journey did

They're not unknown, they're at number 9 in the charts! This is on the back of the kids hearing an x factor contestant sing DSB and then checking out the original. Is this what us old fart are always banging on about - kids listening to some decent music for a change.

It is a myth that Journey are unknown in the UK. Had they played here in the 80's they would have sold out wherever they wanted to play.

re the outrage. I thought I read somewhere on the forum that Journey was fairly unknown in the UK. It's awesome they're being rediscovered.

Gunbot, that avatar is one cup of asian hotness that I'd personally like to sip on....

Very cool!

Duncan wrote:

joonrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.

I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."

Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.

I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!

What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.

The music heritage over here is dire! They worship people like The Smiths and Paul Weller and don't even give a second thought to bands like Journey. We are definetly in a country where everyone just jumps on the bandwaggon. Midless sheep. God I hate the music here!!! It's all about who has an attitude, where the true songwriters get ignored. Pete Docherty is a perfect example over here. 99% of British people cound't even name a song by him yet he's a household name because he's a bum and is 'raw'. If you havent seen him check out a live video of him on youtube and curl into a ball! ewwwww "shudder"...

Well fuck off back to wherever you came from then.

Where? England? I think you missed my point. Either that or you have turrets.

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Duncan wrote:

fredinator wrote:Why is Journey such an unknown in the UK? Seriously? I thought the UK and US were pretty in synch with music. I have read that Journey did

They're not unknown, they're at number 9 in the charts! This is on the back of the kids hearing an x factor contestant sing DSB and then checking out the original. Is this what us old fart are always banging on about - kids listening to some decent music for a change.

It is a myth that Journey are unknown in the UK. Had they played here in the 80's they would have sold out wherever they wanted to play.

Forget about X-Factor for a moment. Besides Ireland, where else in Europe has Journey been getting airplay over the last 20 years (Besides the Karaoke pubs)? I rarely hear them on BBC Radio, or the Danish Stations, even on the classic rock segments.

Yeah, I never understood why Journey was never really popular in the UK. For some reason they just never embraced or understood Journey like the U.S., Asia, and Canada did. Such a shame too.

youkeepmewaiting wrote:DSB is 9th in the UK Top 40 this week... good times.

Congratulations to Journey/Steve Perry! Impressive...this song has many lives.

tammy wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:DSB is 9th in the UK Top 40 this week... good times.

Congratulations to Journey/Steve Perry! Impressive...this song has many lives.

and only to Journey/Steve Perry....