http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/07/29/journey-dont-stop-believi

[tater1977]

Journey perform 'Don't Stop Believin' on 'Today'

by Kyle Anderson


http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/07/29/jour ... oday-show/



When humanity’s time on this planet comes to an end via some sort of environmental disaster, obliteration via giant transforming robots or a giant ape takeover, the only indestructible remnants of our culture left behind will be Twinkies, reruns of Lifetime Original Movies, and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin.”

The song, which was originally a top-ten hit in 1981 but has gone through an amazing renaissance in the 21st century thanks to key appearances on Laguna Beach, The Sopranos series finale , and Glee (as well as every wedding you’ve ever been to), it continues to be a song that is constantly embraced by new listeners.

Journey proved that this morning on Today, where they took the stage to perform a handful of their classics, including the song that will not die.


If you think that guy singing sounds a little different and seems a little young, you’re right on both accounts. That’s not legendary wailer Steve Perry, but rather soundalike Arnel Pineda, whom rest of the band discovered online in 2007 (think of him as the Filipino classic-rock Justin Bieber, if that’s what you’re into).

Journey also performed “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully” and a new single called “City of Hope,” but clearly “Don’t Stop Believin’” was the main event. Have you had enough of that signature piano riff yet, or are you fine with the immortality of the tune?

[Gideon]

(think of him as the Filipino classic-rock Justin Bieber, if that’s what you’re into).

[tater1977]

Journey Without Steve Perry On The Today Show – Whining……..

http://firstyearsjetstroller.com/journe ... w-whining/


Okay, I’m getting out my whiney-iest DUDDDDDE! Journey is not Journey without Steve Perry. Journey was on the Today Show, this morning. While their Arnold Pineda, sounds similar to the high tenor of Steve Perry, Arnold sadly isn’t the person who they wrote the songs with, and he is not Steve Perry. You can also hear Pineda’s accent while he sings. Only 3 of the original band members are in the group and it isn’t the same.

What is the same is Neal Schon, had to be the front runner with his high pitched solo. Speaking from some experience a band isn’t a band if everyone isn’t playing and his solos are almost always the same. Any music teacher will tell you this. It’s like he only knows one sound and pattern. It also sounds as though Neal Schon, owns/owned the group. It would have been no problem, and less grief to everyone had he choosen another name from the band and tagged it with the sounds and songs of Journey.What I find absolutely hilarious is that on the lead ins they the are using Perry’s voice. On cables Music Choice channel they use Steve Perry’s picture, even on their new material.

I almost fell over laughing when Matt Lauer, accidently called Neal Schon, Johnathan. Funnier yet was Neal’s, “I’m Neal Schon by the way”. Bahah, I must laugh at his expense. The 2 most well know members of Journey is Steve Perry and Neal Schon. Their bickering back and forth and Neal, always taking the low road.

Okay, this whole Journey craze is my son Ian’s fault. Before they even started touring with Pineda he at 14 loved them. He has all albums/CDs including one only released in Japan. His comment this morning is a laughing, “60 year old men touring with a 25 year old fake”. While many are at this concert, and probably all of the concerts are sold out, it isn’t the real Journey. It can be placed in the new “fake” bands that imitate sounds of the 80s. This would include “Rock of Ages“.While I would post some pictures, Journey is very serious when patroling the web with their images and song material. I must add, I think this is a good thing but Psssst…. gets rid of free publicity. Good or bad publicity is publicity eh? Lastly, as a child of the 70s & 80s I now officially feel old!

[steveo777]

Journey Without Steve Perry On The Today Show – Whining……..

http://firstyearsjetstroller.com/journe ... w-whining/


Okay, I’m getting out my whiney-iest DUDDDDDE! Journey is not Journey without Steve Perry. Journey was on the Today Show, this morning. While their Arnold Pineda, sounds similar to the high tenor of Steve Perry, Arnold sadly isn’t the person who they wrote the songs with, and he is not Steve Perry. You can also hear Pineda’s accent while he sings. Only 3 of the original band members are in the group and it isn’t the same.

What is the same is Neal Schon, had to be the front runner with his high pitched solo. Speaking from some experience a band isn’t a band if everyone isn’t playing and his solos are almost always the same. Any music teacher will tell you this. It’s like he only knows one sound and pattern. It also sounds as though Neal Schon, owns/owned the group. It would have been no problem, and less grief to everyone had he choosen another name from the band and tagged it with the sounds and songs of Journey.What I find absolutely hilarious is that on the lead ins they the are using Perry’s voice. On cables Music Choice channel they use Steve Perry’s picture, even on their new material.

I almost fell over laughing when Matt Lauer, accidently called Neal Schon, Johnathan. Funnier yet was Neal’s, “I’m Neal Schon by the way”. Bahah, I must laugh at his expense. The 2 most well know members of Journey is Steve Perry and Neal Schon. Their bickering back and forth and Neal, always taking the low road.

Okay, this whole Journey craze is my son Ian’s fault. Before they even started touring with Pineda he at 14 loved them. He has all albums/CDs including one only released in Japan. His comment this morning is a laughing, “60 year old men touring with a 25 year old fake”. While many are at this concert, and probably all of the concerts are sold out, it isn’t the real Journey. It can be placed in the new “fake” bands that imitate sounds of the 80s. This would include “Rock of Ages“.While I would post some pictures, Journey is very serious when patroling the web with their images and song material. I must add, I think this is a good thing but Psssst…. gets rid of free publicity. Good or bad publicity is publicity eh? Lastly, as a child of the 70s & 80s I now officially feel old!

I have no more use for this guy!

Journey will be fine, with or without these kinds of idiots. I have this big bat and I mentally just whack 'em upside the head watch them fall into the bin.

[Gideon]

I don't particularly care if someone thinks Journey ain't Journey w/o Perry, but that was horribly written.

[Escape Artist]

Where on earth do they find these idiots...they are lazy and ignorant. Get a new job dude, why no one fires you is a mystery.