Steve Perry has 50 New Songs to Choose from

[Rockindeano]

Look folks. Perry saying something to the effect that he is "practicing scales" or "writing" is one thing. For him to actually say to a news source that he "has started recording" is far different. This has put the wheels into motion. This can't be teaser talk now. Because now, if nothing materializes in a year or two or even three, then he is all bullshit. I don't think the guy is bullshit at all. If Espee said he is recording, then he is recording. The thing about that, unless he has his own studio, is studio time costs money. One would think Perry wouldn't tarry in the studio, that he would do his required work as expeditiously as possible.

I lay odds of a Perry release this coming year at 2-1. It is going to happen, finally.

[annie89509]

I agree with Deano. SP's got to know there's huge amount of people (and not just us fans on messageboard) that want him to come out with something ...anything. As much as I have followed the guy these past 5 yrs., he just doesn't come across as someone not caring what people think about him. SP, being the perfectionist, just choosing to take his sweet time so that (most likely) his last effort will be his most memorable.

Like Dean says...he has "hinted" in the past...but this time, he has gone too far to back away now.

[froy]

Look folks. Perry saying something to the effect that he is "practicing scales" or "writing" is one thing. For him to actually say to a news source that he "has started recording" is far different. This has put the wheels into motion. This can't be teaser talk now. Because now, if nothing materializes in a year or two or even three, then he is all bullshit. I don't think the guy is bullshit at all. If Espee said he is recording, then he is recording. The thing about that, unless he has his own studio, is studio time costs money. One would think Perry wouldn't tarry in the studio, that he would do his required work as expeditiously as possible.

I lay odds of a Perry release this coming year at 2-1. It is going to happen, finally.

he said the same thing for Off The Wall and it never saw the light of day. When it comes out call me. If he had anything put up a Steve perry website and put 1 song on it to prove it. Until then smoke and mirrors.

[donnaplease]

Look folks. Perry saying something to the effect that he is "practicing scales" or "writing" is one thing. For him to actually say to a news source that he "has started recording" is far different. This has put the wheels into motion. This can't be teaser talk now. Because now, if nothing materializes in a year or two or even three, then he is all bullshit. I don't think the guy is bullshit at all. If Espee said he is recording, then he is recording. The thing about that, unless he has his own studio, is studio time costs money. One would think Perry wouldn't tarry in the studio, that he would do his required work as expeditiously as possible.

I lay odds of a Perry release this coming year at 2-1. It is going to happen, finally.

he said the same thing for Off The Wall and it never saw the light of day. When it comes out call me. If he had anything put up a Steve perry website and put 1 song on it to prove it. Until then smoke and mirrors.

Wasn't someone playing politics with that one?

[swataz]

Look folks. Perry saying something to the effect that he is "practicing scales" or "writing" is one thing. For him to actually say to a news source that he "has started recording" is far different. This has put the wheels into motion. This can't be teaser talk now. Because now, if nothing materializes in a year or two or even three, then he is all bullshit. I don't think the guy is bullshit at all. If Espee said he is recording, then he is recording. The thing about that, unless he has his own studio, is studio time costs money. One would think Perry wouldn't tarry in the studio, that he would do his required work as expeditiously as possible.

I lay odds of a Perry release this coming year at 2-1. It is going to happen, finally.

he said the same thing for Off The Wall and it never saw the light of day. When it comes out call me. If he had anything put up a Steve perry website and put 1 song on it to prove it. Until then smoke and mirrors.

Wasn't someone playing politics with that one?

Yeah, I think I recall there being a Sony management "this won't sell" decision at the last moment or somethng to that effect and it was shelved. I don't recall that being a Steve Perry decision.

Moreover, I DO like the idea that he could and SHOULD throw at the LEAST a 1:30 tease of a song in failry finished song on an actual WWW.STEVEPERRY.COM website at one point or another.

That URL currently links to a Network Solutions "Under Construction" message, pretty standard fare...but he indeed owns it, fronted by an entertainment lawfirm....

[perryfaithful]

That URL currently links to a Network Solutions "Under Construction" message, pretty standard fare...

somewhere along the line, (maybe a radio interview) and this is awhile back, I belive he mentioned that he had secured the rights to steveperry.com, just a matter of paying for it I assume. Anyone else remember this?

[swataz]

That URL currently links to a Network Solutions "Under Construction" message, pretty standard fare...

somewhere along the line, (maybe a radio interview) and this is awhile back, I belive he mentioned that he had secured the rights to steveperry.com, just a matter of paying for it I assume. Anyone else remember this?

If you check the registration name on it, it is Steve Perry, c/o Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[donnaplease]

Look folks. Perry saying something to the effect that he is "practicing scales" or "writing" is one thing. For him to actually say to a news source that he "has started recording" is far different. This has put the wheels into motion. This can't be teaser talk now. Because now, if nothing materializes in a year or two or even three, then he is all bullshit. I don't think the guy is bullshit at all. If Espee said he is recording, then he is recording. The thing about that, unless he has his own studio, is studio time costs money. One would think Perry wouldn't tarry in the studio, that he would do his required work as expeditiously as possible.

I lay odds of a Perry release this coming year at 2-1. It is going to happen, finally.

he said the same thing for Off The Wall and it never saw the light of day. When it comes out call me. If he had anything put up a Steve perry website and put 1 song on it to prove it. Until then smoke and mirrors.

Wasn't someone playing politics with that one?

Yeah, I think I recall there being a Sony management "this won't sell" decision at the last moment or somethng to that effect and it was shelved. I don't recall that being a Steve Perry decision.

I thought it was being held hostage to get him to do another Journey album. Def could be wrong though.

[perryfaithful]

Yeah, I think I recall there being a Sony management "this won't sell" decision at the last moment or somethng to that effect and it was shelved. I don't recall that being a Steve Perry decision.

I thought it was being held hostage to get him to do another Journey album. Def could be wrong though.

that second idea rings a bell

[Jubilee]

Look folks. Perry saying something to the effect that he is "practicing scales" or "writing" is one thing. For him to actually say to a news source that he "has started recording" is far different. This has put the wheels into motion. This can't be teaser talk now. Because now, if nothing materializes in a year or two or even three, then he is all bullshit. I don't think the guy is bullshit at all. If Espee said he is recording, then he is recording. The thing about that, unless he has his own studio, is studio time costs money. One would think Perry wouldn't tarry in the studio, that he would do his required work as expeditiously as possible.

I lay odds of a Perry release this coming year at 2-1. It is going to happen, finally.

As much as it pains me, I have to agree with Deano. In this interview, Perry doesn't seem to be saying, "I'm thinking about it/I think about it all the time", or "I'm writing". Rather, this time around he says he can "smell" a solo effort, (Danillow, you can go ahead and insert a nose joke here, if you like ). That's as close as you can get to a lead-pipe cinch guarantee in Perry-speak.

As an aside, I noticed that he mentioned some of the music sounds familiar, some of it sounds contemporary & some of it cannot be labeled.

NOTE TO STEVE PERRY: Stay away from that stuff that cannot be labeled/categorized! That's the same sh!t that got your "Against the Wall" joint shelved.

[Don]

God, not more EMO-Rock.

[Jubilee]

God, not more EMO-Rock.

Hey, it's Perry. There will be EMO-Rock...and there will be lots of it. Comes with the territory. Still, hopefully he can lighten up a bit & cut loose. Show us some leg this time around, so to speak.

[tammy]

Wow, thanks for the interview link...he's said a lot more than I thought he would. Maybe, that radio blurb a while back about him actually recording was true after all. I won't be disappointed, Steve!! I think it's great that he has so many songs written and if he does release them that would make me SO happy to hear them.
Loved that story about the blue jean girl! He's such a great storyteller and articulate...how come nobody ever tells stories anymore? I notice that Steve always has a little story in his interviews and I love that...maybe it has to do with our generation.

[WIX]

Geez!

[FamilyMan]

Missin' out. Street Talk had some solid tunes...particularly the B side.

Someone on this board gave me a copy of Street Talk in 2008 (thank you, R) and I listened to it from beginning to end probably 3 times. I only like Captured By The Moment and Strung Out. The rest pretty much sucks, with Oh Sherrie being somewhere between mediocre and good.

"Go Away" was a good song.

[RedWingFan]

Missin' out. Street Talk had some solid tunes...particularly the B side.

Someone on this board gave me a copy of Street Talk in 2008 (thank you, R) and I listened to it from beginning to end probably 3 times. I only like Captured By The Moment and Strung Out. The rest pretty much sucks, with Oh Sherrie being somewhere between mediocre and good.

"Go Away" was a good song.

"She's Mine" is great. One of my favorites.

[timstar78]

Was listening to "Street Talk" last night. Solid album. Love the Motown influence on "I Believe."

[Peartree12249]

Geez!

WIX I think it's time to break into Perry's house again and see if you can find some sample tracks to post on MR.

[WIX]

Geez!

WIX I think it's time to break into Perry's house again and see if you can find some sample tracks to post on MR.

He moved his hide a key!

[Babyblue]

Geez!

WIX I think it's time to break into Perry's house again and see if you can find some sample tracks to post on MR.

He moved his hide a key!

He knew you were going to be coming by his home.

[Rockindeano]

As much as it pains me, I have to agree with Deano.

[Deb]

Was listening to "Street Talk" last night. Solid album. Love the Motown influence on "I Believe."

Jeez, you have GREAT taste! Not only on MB, but that is easily one of my faves from Street Talk as well. Can never have too much motown influence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeoGyv1CXM8

[Abitaman]

I still don't see it happening, but if it did, it is good timing. DSB is all over the radio, TV, movies, etc.. Plus Other Journey songs still get air play. Steve appearance at the play offs, adds to the hype. Journey had a decent selling CD last time around and have another coming out. Plus all the press on other things Journey related, Perry couldn't pick a better time.

[Voyager]

It is going to happen, finally.

That is good news to my ears. I would buy SP's new album even if it sucked just to pay homage to his contributions to my music collection.

[DracIsBack]

I thought the rest pretty much sucks, with Oh Sherrie being - in my personal, subjective opinion - somewhere between mediocre and good.

Fixed that for ya.

[Rip Rokken]

Here is an interesting news item.

http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=17197

In a recent interview with Classic Rock Magazine, former Journey singer Steve Perry said he has written 50 new songs, some with a familiar sound, others more contemporary and some that he can´t put a label on. Perry also told CRM that he has started recording his new solo album but don´t know when it will be released.

Website: www.fanasylum.com/steveperry/

Not anything ground breaking here and I truly wish he would stop mentioning stuff like this if he really has no intentions of actually releasing anything, which is what his past behavior indicates.

I noticed a comment from someone on my YouTube page who said he'd had the chance to hear some of Perry's recent stuff, and said his voice was "nowhere" what it used to be, even with studio effects. I guess hearing is subjective to the listener, but I'm really hoping to see a new album from Steve in the future.

[portland]

Here is an interesting news item.

http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=17197

In a recent interview with Classic Rock Magazine, former Journey singer Steve Perry said he has written 50 new songs, some with a familiar sound, others more contemporary and some that he can´t put a label on. Perry also told CRM that he has started recording his new solo album but don´t know when it will be released.

Website: www.fanasylum.com/steveperry/

Not anything ground breaking here and I truly wish he would stop mentioning stuff like this if he really has no intentions of actually releasing anything, which is what his past behavior indicates.

I noticed a comment from someone on my YouTube page who said he'd had the chance to hear some of Perry's recent stuff, and said his voice was "nowhere" what it used to be, even with studio effects. I guess hearing is subjective to the listener, but I'm really hoping to see a new album from Steve in the future.

I find that a little hard to believe, unless this person is the janitor at the studio.