Journey's Steve Perry joins Eels at St. Paul show

[tater1977]

Journey's Steve Perry joins Eels at St. Paul show


By Reed Fischer Mon., May 26 2014 at 9:00 AM

http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2 ... l_show.php

During the encore of the Eels performance at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, a surprise guest for the ages came along. Journey founding vocalist Steve Perry, who has kept a low profile since he left the band in 1998, took Sunday's show in an unexpected direction.

After performing "It's a Motherfucker" from 2000's Daisies of the Galaxy, Perry remarked, "I love that song. I've told you over and over again I love that song... Someday I wanted to sing that song. Tonight was the first time I ever sang it. You know, I don't know why the Eels don't do my music." To that, E replied, "We were just waiting for you." Then, they launched into the Journey classics "Open Arms" and "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'." No joke.

Given the emotional weight of both parties involved, it was no stretch to get the audience on board for this collaboration. You can hear them singing heartily along for the latter song.

With intro:

http://vimeo.com/96473664

[bionic]

The fact Perry is singing live is a revelation , yes it's down a few steps( what do you expect at his age). If like Toto he toured with two back up singers to fill out choruses and the top end, it could work. How much touring he could manage is debatable ,trust me if the rumours of Arnels departure next year are true, Neal will be on the phone to Perry.