Perry's appeal-help me describe it

[Blueskies]

I attack you because you have started stalking me too,,ya freak,,,I have never posted anywhere before, got it!! Don't know these other's that your refering to and I don't give a shit what your problem is or who it is with!!! You slammed me from my first post here, calling me a loon, just because I said a positive comment on SP!!! Now again, just because of a positive! Now FUCK OFF!!!!

You sound like a cross between properry and sexxymofo

hahaha!!! OMG!! your killin' me now!! Did not know you could be funny Yak!!!! I think your starting to like me too much.....sorry lady, I don't swing that way...I'm only into men!! Stay funny, not so mean!!!

[Deb]

His unmatchable delivery of a song (example see - Budakon/83 Still they ride) and his undeniable sex appeal!

[TRAGChick]

Back from the "dead"...

(actually, page 3....)

[SteveForever]

He draws You to languish with him in his desperate melodic declaration of love and emotion in songs such as "Go Away". His voice carried your feelings with him coupled with Neal=it is a total emotional experience. He defined an era for me; anguish and agony of our young emotions and relationships. Just by listening and singing with him a young person was/is able to express the torture of our frustration with LOVE. Steve was able to put it all into words because of his relationship with Sherrie. Thank you Steve......

[Shadowsong]

Steve Perry

The ultimate voice of the choir
amongst heavens angels
proof of victory over death
life beyond living
Love that never dies
last words on my lips...

Steve Perry...

[fred_journeyman]

I think it's literally from <b>his heart</b> to the <b>listeners' heart</b>.

When you hear Happy to Give, or Eyes of a Woman, or When You Love a Woman...how can a feeling person NOT be affected emotionally? His singing touches emotions and there's no explaining that.

[Shadowsong]

He draws You to languish with him in his desperate melodic declaration of love and emotion in songs such as "Go Away". His voice carried your feelings with him coupled with Neal=it is a total emotional experience. He defined an era for me; anguish and agony of our young emotions and relationships. Just by listening and singing with him a young person was/is able to express the torture of our frustration with LOVE. Steve was able to put it all into words because of his relationship with Sherrie. Thank you Steve......

Love that
agree totally
except
his relationship is with love
the want
the need
the desire
the hunger
to touch
to taste
to feel
to live
in real love....

[Shadowsong]

He draws You to languish with him in his desperate melodic declaration of love and emotion in songs such as "Go Away". His voice carried your feelings with him coupled with Neal=it is a total emotional experience. He defined an era for me; anguish and agony of our young emotions and relationships. Just by listening and singing with him a young person was/is able to express the torture of our frustration with LOVE. Steve was able to put it all into words because of his relationship with Sherrie. Thank you Steve......

Love that
agree totally
except
his relationship is with love
the want
the need
the desire
the hunger
to touch
to taste
to feel
to live
in real love....

[McNeil]

He draws You to languish with him in his desperate melodic declaration of love and emotion in songs such as "Go Away". His voice carried your feelings with him coupled with Neal=it is a total emotional experience. He defined an era for me; anguish and agony of our young emotions and relationships. Just by listening and singing with him a young person was/is able to express the torture of our frustration with LOVE. Steve was able to put it all into words because of his relationship with Sherrie. Thank you Steve......

Love that
agree totally
except
his relationship is with love
the want
the need
the desire
the hunger
to touch
to taste
to feel
to live
in real love....

Shouldnt you both be ghost" writing for Barbara Cartland, or the "Mills n Boon" franchise???

[SteveForever]

He draws You to languish with him in his desperate melodic declaration of love and emotion in songs such as "Go Away". His voice carried your feelings with him coupled with Neal=it is a total emotional experience. He defined an era for me; anguish and agony of our young emotions and relationships. Just by listening and singing with him a young person was/is able to express the torture of our frustration with LOVE. Steve was able to put it all into words because of his relationship with Sherrie. Thank you Steve......

Love that
agree totally
except
his relationship is with love
the want
the need
the desire
the hunger
to touch
to taste
to feel
to live
in real love....

Shouldnt you both be ghost" writing for Barbara Cartland, or the "Mills n Boon" franchise???

Yes the current book we are co-authoring is called "ROCK-HARD", the combat legacy of Steve Perry

[fred_journeyman]

I attack you because you have started stalking me too,,ya freak,,,I have never posted anywhere before, got it!! Don't know these other's that your refering to and I don't give a shit what your problem is or who it is with!!! You slammed me from my first post here, calling me a loon, just because I said a positive comment on SP!!! Now again, just because of a positive! Now FUCK OFF!!!!

Wow, THAT post reminds me of a worm named "perryon" from VH-1! Such language. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

I'll never get why some people get so dang emotionally involved in all of this...

Hey Yak, how the heck are ya? You're a girl. You know that, don't you? It doesn't matter what gender you really are because you have been labeled a female. Why should they let the facts get in the way, huh?

[AR]

Listening to eparture" right now. "Walks like a Lady" should answer the Perry question. Sam Cooke stuff is cool!

[Shadowsong]

Heck
wherever the inspiration lies
I say dive in and get wet
You can always lay on the beach later & dry....

[AR]

Heck
wherever the inspiration lies
I say dive in and get wet
You can always lay on the beach later & dry....

My opinion - just enjoy Journey music - whatever era.....

For me, Departure is so fucking underated it's sick! AWESOME!

[Perry86fan]

For me it's the voice. I have to say that because I heard him before I ever knew what he looked like or knew anything about him.
When I saw him, I believed he was a fabulous Native American - had no idea he was of Portuguese descent.

There are good voices and there are voices which reach into your very soul and touch you - deep.
Perry has that voice.
Hear him and you close your eyes and drift away, shuddering with goosebumps on some notes.

The way he looks is just an extra little bonus.

So his appeal would be that his voice has a power, clarity and rare beauty which touches my soul.

I agree a 100% in everything you have said here. He has it all over the other men. And he was born with it Elvis had it too.There are not many like them at all.And i will say it is God giving you can not get it any other way.He is still so HOT & SEXY at 57 other men just don't have it at all.JMO!!!!

[yak]

And i will say it is God giving you can not get it any other way.He is still so HOT & SEXY at 57 other men just don't have it at all.JMO!!!!

I will disagree. God given, yes, maybe for the voice, but as far as the looks go, it's called working out, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Don't see the "HOT & SEXY at 57." I think he looks like the Average guy on the street.

Hey Yak, how the heck are ya? You're a girl. You know that, don't you? It doesn't matter what gender you really are because you have been labeled a female. Why should they let the facts get in the way, huh?

Hey Fred, I'm doing well, how about you? Ok, I admit it, my last name is really Loon, and I fantasize over sandalwood and musk soap!

[Perry86fan]

And i will say it is God giving you can not get it any other way.He is still so HOT & SEXY at 57 other men just don't have it at all.JMO!!!!

I will disagree. God given, yes, maybe for the voice, but as far as the looks go, it's called working out, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Don't see the "HOT & SEXY at 57." I think he looks like the Average guy on the street.

Hey Yak, how the heck are ya? You're a girl. You know that, don't you? It doesn't matter what gender you really are because you have been labeled a female. Why should they let the facts get in the way, huh?

Hey Fred, I'm doing well, how about you? Ok, I admit it, my last name is really Loon, and I fantasize over sandalwood and musk soap!

That is fine you think he is just plain and i think he is oh so HOT. That is what makes the world go round.

[Aaron]

Perry's appeal, hmm.

My take on Perry is as follows:
1. Great song writing skills
2. Arrogant prick
3. On stage he treats his fans well
4. Off stage he treats his fans like pieces of shit
5. Control freak
6. No loyalty to anyone but himself
7. The absolute best singing voice in music until 1983

People have tried to describe why his vocals are appealing and folks on the board have a done a good job of describing it in this thread. I think there is one key ingredient missing in the description of why Perry's voice is so appealing. For me, its the voice of God sing out to me. When I hit the pearly gates, it will be Perry's in the background with supporting harmony vocals from Hugo.

Now how a guy that is that big a prick does it is beyond me, but he does.

L8r,

Aaron

[Deb]

I think it's literally from <b>his heart</b> to the <b>listeners' heart</b>.

When you hear Happy to Give, or Eyes of a Woman, or When You Love a Woman...how can a feeling person NOT be affected emotionally? His singing touches emotions and there's no explaining that.

EXACTLY!!!!!!

[SteveForever]

I think it's literally from <b>his heart</b> to the <b>listeners' heart</b>.

When you hear Happy to Give, or Eyes of a Woman, or When You Love a Woman...how can a feeling person NOT be affected emotionally? His singing touches emotions and there's no explaining that.

EXACTLY!!!!!!

Hey StrungOUt, you going to any of the concerts that are left on the tour? PM me please....

[Deb]

I think it's literally from <b>his heart</b> to the <b>listeners' heart</b>.

When you hear Happy to Give, or Eyes of a Woman, or When You Love a Woman...how can a feeling person NOT be affected emotionally? His singing touches emotions and there's no explaining that.

EXACTLY!!!!!!

Hey StrungOUt, you going to any of the concerts that are left on the tour? PM me please....

Would love to, but not unless they play Western Canada! Was real tempted to visit a friend and go to one of the Cali shows in August, but was just there in May, so couldn't justify going 3 months later again. Maybe 6 months!

[Shadowsong]

I wish deep down in my heart
that I could reach into the dark
A soft voice of comfort calling out to him
With a touch of soft gentle whisper..

[Matthew]

Perry's appeal, hmm.

My take on Perry is as follows:
1. Great song writing skills
2. Arrogant prick
3. On stage he treats his fans well
4. Off stage he treats his fans like pieces of shit
5. Control freak
6. No loyalty to anyone but himself
7. The absolute best singing voice in music until 1983.

My take on this...

1) Unbelievable song-writing skills
2) Troubled Genius
3) Charismatic Performer
4) Used to be unpredictable...now great to his fans...(see Q+As, Annual Birthday message, showing up at the Perryville visit to WOF, buying lunch for fans, producing classic DVDs, remastering the entire Journey legacy - except for the crap bits - and so on)
5) Had drive, leadership and vision...which took Journey to the top.
6) Doesn't let anyone push him around.
7) The absolute best singing voice in music...period.

Yes - I"d like to hear The Voice at the Pearly Gates too.

[Perry86fan]

Perry's appeal, hmm.

My take on Perry is as follows:
1. Great song writing skills
2. Arrogant prick
3. On stage he treats his fans well
4. Off stage he treats his fans like pieces of shit
5. Control freak
6. No loyalty to anyone but himself
7. The absolute best singing voice in music until 1983.

My take on this...

1) Unbelievable song-writing skills
2) Troubled Genius
3) Charismatic Performer
4) Used to be unpredictable...now great to his fans...(see Q+As, Annual Birthday message, showing up at the Perryville visit to WOF, buying lunch for fans, producing classic DVDs, remastering the entire Journey legacy - except for the crap bits - and so on)
5) Had drive, leadership and vision...which took Journey to the top.
6) Doesn't let anyone push him around.
7) The absolute best singing voice in music...period.


Yes - I"d like to hear The Voice at the Pearly Gates too.

Very well said Matthew love #6 If you like him fine if not fine. You will never change how i feel about him.

[SteveForever]

Perry's appeal, hmm.

My take on Perry is as follows:
1. Great song writing skills
2. Arrogant prick
3. On stage he treats his fans well
4. Off stage he treats his fans like pieces of shit
5. Control freak
6. No loyalty to anyone but himself
7. The absolute best singing voice in music until 1983.

My take on this...

1) Unbelievable song-writing skills
2) Troubled Genius
3) Charismatic Performer
4) Used to be unpredictable...now great to his fans...(see Q+As, Annual Birthday message, showing up at the Perryville visit to WOF, buying lunch for fans, producing classic DVDs, remastering the entire Journey legacy - except for the crap bits - and so on)
5) Had drive, leadership and vision...which took Journey to the top.
6) Doesn't let anyone push him around.
7) The absolute best singing voice in music...period.

Yes - I"d like to hear The Voice at the Pearly Gates too.

Matthew, you put it into words perfectly, I love #4, very very true.

[Deb]

Perry's appeal, hmm.

My take on Perry is as follows:
1. Great song writing skills
2. Arrogant prick
3. On stage he treats his fans well
4. Off stage he treats his fans like pieces of shit
5. Control freak
6. No loyalty to anyone but himself
7. The absolute best singing voice in music until 1983.

My take on this...

1) Unbelievable song-writing skills
2) Troubled Genius
3) Charismatic Performer
4) Used to be unpredictable...now great to his fans...(see Q+As, Annual Birthday message, showing up at the Perryville visit to WOF, buying lunch for fans, producing classic DVDs, remastering the entire Journey legacy - except for the crap bits - and so on)
5) Had drive, leadership and vision...which took Journey to the top.
6) Doesn't let anyone push him around.
7) The absolute best singing voice in music...period.

Yes - I"d like to hear The Voice at the Pearly Gates too.

Totally agree with your take! I can vouch for #4 and would add very down-to-earth to that list!

[Perry86fan]

I think it's literally from <b>his heart</b> to the <b>listeners' heart</b>.

When you hear Happy to Give, or Eyes of a Woman, or When You Love a Woman...how can a feeling person NOT be affected emotionally? His singing touches emotions and there's no explaining that.

Fred, that is so ture and he cuts to your soul with his voice.

[Shadowsong]

Steve Perry is more than a voice
He is a living breathing individual
who can reach deep down into his soul
taking us with him on a magical experience.
It's just as much about passion as it is the notes
It's a feeling that resonates deep in the heart

[L~L~L]

I can't help you, I wish I could I just can't get past his eyes.....
Too gorgeous to explain just look and remember to BREATHE

[Perry86fan]

I can't help you, I wish I could I just can't get past his eyes.....
Too gorgeous to explain just look and remember to BREATH

OMG!! his eyes his nose his face & everything else about him is so dreamie.