What's Your Favorite Single Performance...

[JRNYMAN]

...from the Houston, 2001, Revelation (Las Vegas), and Manila DVD's?

Houston: Hands-down Mother Father is absolute perfection!

2001: La Raza Del Sol (Always liked that song and they nail it here.)

Vegas: After All These Years (Our very first taste of what the new ballads would sound like with Arnel at the helm. I was very impressed the first time I heard it.)

Manila: What I Needed (Arnel damn-near replicates the studio version of the song. So much passion and every note is dead-on perfect!)

[Gideon]

Houston: Hands-down Mother Father is absolute perfection!

Lights/Stay Awhile by a landslide.

2001: La Raza Del Sol (Always liked that song and they nail it here.)

Agreed, just unbelievable musicianship. Though 'Higher Place' and 'All the Way' tie for second place.

Vegas: After All These Years (Our very first taste of what the new ballads would sound like with Arnel at the helm. I was very impressed the first time I heard it.)

This, Never Walk Away, and Lights.

Manila: What I Needed (Arnel damn-near replicates the studio version of the song. So much passion and every note is dead-on perfect!)

This; Wheel in the Sky; Still They Ride; Mother, Father; Separate Ways.

[JRNYMAN]

Houston: Hands-down Mother Father is absolute perfection!

Lights/Stay Awhile by a landslide.

2001: La Raza Del Sol (Always liked that song and they nail it here.)

Agreed, just unbelievable musicianship. Though 'Higher Place' and 'All the Way' tie for second place.

Vegas: After All These Years (Our very first taste of what the new ballads would sound like with Arnel at the helm. I was very impressed the first time I heard it.)

This, Never Walk Away, and Lights.

Manila: What I Needed (Arnel damn-near replicates the studio version of the song. So much passion and every note is dead-on perfect!)

This; Wheel in the Sky; Still They Ride; Mother, Father; Separate Ways.

Yup! The thing I love about that performance of Higher Place is there's no question in my mind that Deen is doing everything in his power to destroy his kit! I've never seen him hit his drums as hard prior nor since that particular performance. If you watch him closely (and there's a lot of him on film during that song) he's literally gritting his teeth and slamming his sticks down onto the heads as hard as he can. It speaks volumes about the quality of that kit and its hardware!

[JRNYMAN]

Seriously...? No one besides Gideon has an opinion about this? I find that very hard to believe.

[DK23]

Because you asked..

Houston: Wheel in the Sky. 2nd Stay Awhile.

2001: Ask the Lonely. 2nd Faithfully for how 'poetic' it was to leave Augeri alone on stage in front of what were then his new fans, cuz of the understood magnitude of replacing Perry. AND La Raza del Sol a close third... they do hit this one out of the park.

Revelation: N/A (haven't seen it, or cared for it enough)

Manila: Turn Down the World Tonight.. Fav song on Revelation and is what I think still, even after the great songs on Eclipse, their best song post-Perry. 2nd would have to be Never Walk Away.

[JRNYFan]

Houston: Mother Father

2001: Be Good To Yourself

Revelation: Mother Father

Manila: Separate Ways

[george_g]

...from the Houston, 2001, Revelation (Las Vegas), and Manila DVD's?

Houston: Hands-down Mother Father is absolute perfection!

2001: La Raza Del Sol (Always liked that song and they nail it here.)

Vegas: After All These Years (Our very first taste of what the new ballads would sound like with Arnel at the helm. I was very impressed the first time I heard it.)

Manila: What I Needed (Arnel damn-near replicates the studio version of the song. So much passion and every note is dead-on perfect!)

La raza del sol is the best by far from all the dvds..... magic

[Archetype]

Houston: Stone In Love

Vegas 2001: Separate Ways

Vegas: Never Walk Away

Manila: Change For The Better

[RSParker]

...from the Houston, 2001, Revelation (Las Vegas), and Manila DVD's?

Houston: Hands-down Mother Father is absolute perfection!

2001: La Raza Del Sol (Always liked that song and they nail it here.)

Manila: What I Needed (Arnel damn-near replicates the studio version of the song. So much passion and every note is dead-on perfect!)

only thing i would add is the Guitar solo from 2001, THE MELODIC PART IS MIND BLOWING that was cool.
The guitar work is amazing on What I Needed.

[Ftloperry]

Mother Father Houston Show is the best performance EVER!

[Gideon]

Oh, and I forgot Neal's solo on the Manila dvd. It floored everyone in the house when we watched it.

[Deb]

All-time favorite Journey song + favorite performance of it = toe curler

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

Stellar delivery. Chasing thuuuuuuuuuunder..........

[Gideon]

I liked Deen's take better.

[DK23]

However, my All-Time Favorite live performance is without a doubt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V32jQZvTAEg

It's got it all. And no, I don't mind that sp dodged the high note at the end.

[Deb]

I liked Deen's take better.

Deen does do a great job on that one (lol not better than Perry). I wish he'd sing more, I like his husky vocal tone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT5WEF5rTmo

[Gideon]

I liked Deen's take better.

Deen does do a great job on that one (lol not better than Perry). I wish he'd sing more, I like his husky vocal tone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT5WEF5rTmo

Like husky vocals? You?

[JRNYMAN]

However, my All-Time Favorite live performance is without a doubt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V32jQZvTAEg

Really....? Not judging, don't get me wrong. It's just so..... what's the word..... BEIGE. And besides that, it wasn't what I asked!! Just kidding. Thanks for the reply!

[Don]

This is the show that the Audio for these two songs were grabbed from for the Captured album.

It's just so spot on; even with this raw audio feed, it's outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ8_WhqAoQ

Listen to Neal, he's being a companion to the songs, not trying to be the main component at all.

[Aaron]

The Bammies 1981

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=659zk35_wRQ

[onmyjrny]

However, my All-Time Favorite live performance is without a doubt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V32jQZvTAEg

Really....? Not judging, don't get me wrong. It's just so..... what's the word..... BEIGE. And besides that, it wasn't what I asked!! Just kidding. Thanks for the reply!

It's nice to be reminded of the chemistry that they once shared though. Even though musically it may not be perfect, I enjoyed watching it.

[RSParker]

i often wonder what would this band be like if Herbie had stayed in the picture... the man shot them to fame.

[DK23]

Let me go a bit off topic:

For those (including myself) who think la raza del sol live in 2001 is awesome..
Start listening at the 3:07 mark.. see if it sounds familiar cuz I can definitely hear a resemblance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6uNB2sg ... re=related

[JRNYMAN]

Let me go a bit off topic:

For those (including myself) who think la raza del sol live in 2001 is awesome..
Start listening at the 3:07 mark.. see if it sounds familiar cuz I can definitely hear a resemblance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6uNB2sg ... re=related

I personally don't hear anything that immediately makes me think of La Raza but that's just me. Neal is FAMOUSLY NOTORIOUS for robbing licks/runs, etc. from himself whether it's from Journey to Neal Schon or vice verse. Just as a for instance (and this is the first one that came to mind but there are at least a dozen....) check out the intros to these two songs.

Never Walk Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0wCjlmaykw

Believe In Me (JSS tune)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOAW6Q75FNw

And these are definitely not the best or even the clearest examples they're just the first ones that came to mind and I'm working at the moment so don't have time to search/provide links for comparison - although I'm sure if you wait a few, they'll be provided for you.

[portland]

The Bammies 1981

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=659zk35_wRQ

Love that......

[portland]

This is the show that the Audio for these two songs were grabbed from for the Captured album.

It's just so spot on; even with this raw audio feed, it's outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ8_WhqAoQ

Listen to Neal, he's being a companion to the songs, not trying to be the main component at all.

It's nice to remember when!

[JRNYMAN]

This is the show that the Audio for these two songs were grabbed from for the Captured album.

It's just so spot on; even with this raw audio feed, it's outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ8_WhqAoQ

Listen to Neal, he's being a companion to the songs, not trying to be the main component at all.

Wow, what a freakin' treat to finally put video to a song (2 songs obviously...) the version of which I prefer over all others live or studio, that I've been listening to for what.... over 30 years now?

Unfortunately, I never saw the band with SP. You have no idea how much I regret that - not a clue. And before there was the kind of access to media like we've had for the past 15 years or so, all the live versions of the songs were accompanied by the "video" I imagined in my head - God, that didn't sound as weird in my head..... Over the years as I've gotten to finally put video to the audio it brings somewhat a sense of completion and closure for me.
Thanks Don for posting this. Best version of the song(s) in my opinion!

[portland]

This is the show that the Audio for these two songs were grabbed from for the Captured album.

It's just so spot on; even with this raw audio feed, it's outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ8_WhqAoQ

Listen to Neal, he's being a companion to the songs, not trying to be the main component at all.

Wow, what a freakin' treat to finally put video to a song (2 songs obviously...) the version of which I prefer over all others live or studio, that I've been listening to for what.... over 30 years now?

Unfortunately, I never saw the band with SP. You have no idea how much I regret that - not a clue. And before there was the kind of access to media like we've had for the past 15 years or so, all the live versions of the songs were accompanied by the "video" I imagined in my head - God, that didn't sound as weird in my head..... Over the years as I've gotten to finally put video to the audio it brings somewhat a sense of completion and closure for me.
Thanks Don for posting this. Best version of the song(s) in my opinion!

I did not see them with Perry live as well...and for me it's a regret.

I love this...thanks Don!

[Don]

This is the show that the Audio for these two songs were grabbed from for the Captured album.

It's just so spot on; even with this raw audio feed, it's outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ8_WhqAoQ

Listen to Neal, he's being a companion to the songs, not trying to be the main component at all.

Wow, what a freakin' treat to finally put video to a song (2 songs obviously...) the version of which I prefer over all others live or studio, that I've been listening to for what.... over 30 years now?

Unfortunately, I never saw the band with SP. You have no idea how much I regret that - not a clue. And before there was the kind of access to media like we've had for the past 15 years or so, all the live versions of the songs were accompanied by the "video" I imagined in my head - God, that didn't sound as weird in my head..... Over the years as I've gotten to finally put video to the audio it brings somewhat a sense of completion and closure for me.
Thanks Don for posting this. Best version of the song(s) in my opinion!

I did not see them with Perry live as well...and for me it's a regret.

I love this...thanks Don!

I saw them with Perry four times. Two times for the Escape album and twice for Frontiers. Once with Arnel in 2008. I've seen Neal on a solo tour and Steve Smith with Hiromi and Anthony Jackson.

I don't see myself going to another Journey show anytime soon but if Gregg Rolie comes by again, I'll try my best to check him out.

[portland]

This is the show that the Audio for these two songs were grabbed from for the Captured album.

It's just so spot on; even with this raw audio feed, it's outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJ8_WhqAoQ

Listen to Neal, he's being a companion to the songs, not trying to be the main component at all.

Wow, what a freakin' treat to finally put video to a song (2 songs obviously...) the version of which I prefer over all others live or studio, that I've been listening to for what.... over 30 years now?

Unfortunately, I never saw the band with SP. You have no idea how much I regret that - not a clue. And before there was the kind of access to media like we've had for the past 15 years or so, all the live versions of the songs were accompanied by the "video" I imagined in my head - God, that didn't sound as weird in my head..... Over the years as I've gotten to finally put video to the audio it brings somewhat a sense of completion and closure for me.
Thanks Don for posting this. Best version of the song(s) in my opinion!

I did not see them with Perry live as well...and for me it's a regret.

I love this...thanks Don!

I saw them with Perry four times. Two times for the Escape album and twice for Frontiers. Once with Arnel in 2008. I've seen Neal on a solo tour and Steve Smith with Hiromi and Anthony Jackson.

I don't see myself going to another Journey show anytime soon but if Gregg Rolie comes by again, I'll try my best to check him out.

You have seen the best....you are good!

[portland]

I was thinking of seeing them on this tour if they kept at least five Eclipse songs in rotation but with the sound issues, Arnel seeming more fatigued than ever (judging by the youtube videos here) and the generic set-list that has come back in vogue I think I'll call it a day and spend my money on some other shows this year.

Whitesnake was worth the 35.00 I spent....Coverdale (although not with near the range he had) was the frontman you would expect...and the guitars were unbelievable....really good show. Small venue helped for me...I love being where you can actually see the band...last year Bon Jovi at Gillette was like watching a TV screen...it was good but I like the small venue.