Who can hit the high notes on Sweet and Simple

by tj » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:09 am

In the middle of Sweet and Simple, Perry hits some amazingly high notes on the word "what" with "It's what I like to do". ANyone know whether he ever was able to duplicate it in concert? Probably would have been back in 79 - 80 era if he did. What about Augeri? JSS?

Can any of the other singers being considered to replace JSS hit it? My guess is that not many can, which shows the amazing range of Perry and why Herbie thought he would be the best addition 30 years ago.

by **slucero** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:31 am

He drops into falsetto on that part... serious "dog-range" there....

by **Rockindeano** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:41 am

slucero wrote:He drops into falsetto on that part... serious "dog-range" there....

Think Sweet and Simple is tough, Somethin' to Hide is harder. I believe Perry hit the highest note ever recorded in rock n roll, or some shit like that.

by **squirt1** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:37 am

Deano- I asked the Univ of Cin Conservatory of Music some months ago if it was possible to sing higher than high E. They couldn't answer and then I forgot about it. Maybe Nora knows.Believe it or not I only discovered Sweet & Simple in the last yr. Too many kids and businesses and now with MR I catch up.

by **Rhiannon** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:42 am

Rockindeano wrote:Think Sweet and Simple is tough, Somethin' to Hide is harder. I believe Perry hit the highest note ever recorded in rock n roll, or some shit like that.

Somethin' to Hide is one of my all-time favorites. I agree, highest note in rock and roll, ever. As a semi-vocally inclined chick, I can't even pretend to get anywhere near the top of that range, its just incredible. What ability.

by **Journey2Infinity** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:54 am

Sorry, but I can hit the highs on both songs. My top is the note from "Bohemian Rhapsody" (sp?) and that is higher. Brad Delp also hits some higher notes on "More Than A Feeling" than the two Journey songs mentioned. Personally, I think Perry could sing even higher than he did on those. He gets up there during the blues jam portion of the 1978 Chicago Soundstage video. There are plenty of higher notes out there.

Higher, lower, whatever. Nobody sings like Perry!

by **scarygirl** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:09 pm

Rockindeano wrote:
slucero wrote:He drops into falsetto on that part... serious "dog-range" there....

Think Sweet and Simple is tough, Somethin' to Hide is harder. I believe Perry hit the highest note ever recorded in rock n roll, or some shit like that.

Oh I love Something To Hide; the end notes are incredible.

by **Ms_M** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:11 pm

Rockindeano wrote:
slucero wrote:He drops into falsetto on that part... serious "dog-range" there....

Think Sweet and Simple is tough, Somethin' to Hide is harder. I believe Perry hit the highest note ever recorded in rock n roll, or some shit like that.

I would totally buy that - it was very high and very amazing. I used to be able to hit SOME of those high notes, but teaching is a bitch on the voice.

by **Rockindeano** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:51 pm

Journey2Infinity wrote:Sorry, but I can hit the highs on both songs.

Dude, I thought about how to respond here, and after seeing your post count at a staggering 12, I decided on this:

You are full of shit, you fuckass. You can hit those notes..oh ok :roll:

Fuck, call Neal up and tell him how outstanding you are. Dickhole :roll:

by **wildone** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:55 pm

Rockindeano wrote:
Journey2Infinity wrote:Sorry, but I can hit the highs on both songs.

Dude, I thought about how to respond here, and after seeing your post count at a staggering 12, I decided on this:

You are full of shit, you fuckass. You can hit those notes..oh ok Fuck, call Neal up and tell him how outstanding you are. Dickhole

Damn No wonder why we love ya Deano! :wink:

by **Clasicrockldy** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:56 pm

Damn, I wish I could remember what song that was that Perry sang on one of my concert boots. It was early Journey, and Perry hit these incredible high notes, live.......

......... And no, it wasn't Sweet and Simple.........

by **Rockindeano** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:05 pm

Clasicrockldy wrote:Damn, I wish I could remember what song that was that Perry sang on one of my concert boots. It was early Journey, and Perry hit these incredible high notes, live....... ......... And no, it wasn't Sweet and Simple.........

You big blockhead Sallee, it was Somethin' to Hide or Winds of March. Perhaps even Do You Recall from the Denver '79 show...that one note he holds out...fuck me all to Hell.

by **Clasicrockldy** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:32 pm

Rockindeano wrote:
Clasicrockldy wrote:Damn, I wish I could remember what song that was that Perry sang on one of my concert boots. It was early Journey, and Perry hit these incredible high notes, live....... ......... And no, it wasn't Sweet and Simple.........

You big blockhead Sallee, it was Somethin' to Hide or Winds of March. Perhaps even Do You Recall from the Denver '79 show...that one note he holds out...fuck me all to Hell.

Well shit, Dean. It has been awhile since I have listened to that particular cd. :oops:

Now I am off to watch Gene Simmons Family Jewels.......

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:49 pm

was it patiently? kathy from pv had a boot of this song that slayed me... amazing vocal from mr. perry. }:C))

by **treetopovskaya** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:50 pm

didn't jss tease us saying he had a recording of him singing 'sweet and simple'? would LOVE to hear that! };C))

by **Ms_M** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:47 pm

Rockindeano wrote:
Journey2Infinity wrote:Sorry, but I can hit the highs on both songs.

Dude, I thought about how to respond here, and after seeing your post count at a staggering 12, I decided on this:

You are full of shit, you fuckass. You can hit those notes..oh ok Fuck, call Neal up and tell him how outstanding you are. Dickhole

LOL Dean!!!

by **Liquid_Drummer** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:39 am

Im your huckleberry...

by **Lady Luck** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:50 am

Blue Radio Girl wrote:Somethin' to Hide is one of my all-time favorites. I agree, highest note in rock and roll, ever. As a semi-vocally inclined chick, I can't even pretend to get anywhere near the top of that range, its just incredible. What ability.

It's one of my faves too. Beautiful song sung by a beautiful voice.

by **Art Vandelay** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:09 am

He also hits it out of the ballpark with Homemade Love...effortless no less!

Herbie said that this live incarnation of the band 'would make your dick drop dead!'

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qHHXaXD1Pt4

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:07 am

Jason Kelty could hit them!!!

by **SPFan4ever** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:15 am

He hit the mark with Wheels In The Sky.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ7mEff3 ... ed&search=

(on the 2:17 mark).

by **Rockindeano** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:27 am

Blue Radio Girl wrote:As a semi-vocally inclined chick,

You mean when you get hammered in the pooper, you scream like Steve Perry?

by **Rhiannon** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:02 am

Dude, go rub one out already. :lol:

by **Aaron** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:53 am

I can't speak for this dude being a fuckass or a dickhole (and you heard that one here first) but, I can hit those notes as well after a little warm up and I'm 41. There are plenty of people out there that can those fuckin notes dude. Fuck, have you ever heard Steelheart? That Mamojamovich dude doesn't have any soul but he can hit notes well above those. Lots of people can hit those notes. Are they as good as Perry, uh, fuck no.

The real question is can your boy JSS hit them?

Rockindeano wrote:
Journey2Infinity wrote:Sorry, but I can hit the highs on both songs.

Dude, I thought about how to respond here, and after seeing your post count at a staggering 12, I decided on this:

You are full of shit, you fuckass. You can hit those notes..oh ok Fuck, call Neal up and tell him how outstanding you are. Dickhole

by **Rockindeano** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:11 am

Blue Radio Girl wrote:Dude, go rub one out already.

Already? I have a rub out schedule. Multiple times daily!

by **Rockindeano** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:14 am

Aaron wrote:I can't speak for this dude being a fuckass or a dickhole (and you heard that one here first) but, I can hit those notes as well after a little warm up and I'm 41. There are plenty of people out there that can those fuckin notes dude. Fuck, have you ever heard Steelheart? That Mamojamovich dude doesn't have any soul but he can hit notes well above those. Lots of people can hit those notes. Are they as good as Perry, uh, fuck no.

The real question is can your boy JSS hit them?

Dude, are you high? You can sing fucking Somethin' to Hide, and hit that stratospheric note with no problem? Ok dude. If all you wonder singers can hit these notes, why the Hell aren't you singing for Journey? Call Neal.

My Boy JSS? I don't know, ask him. I imagine so.

by **RedWingFan** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:20 am

Rockindeano wrote:
Aaron wrote:I can't speak for this dude being a fuckass or a dickhole (and you heard that one here first) but, I can hit those notes as well after a little warm up and I'm 41. There are plenty of people out there that can those fuckin notes dude. Fuck, have you ever heard Steelheart? That Mamojamovich dude doesn't have any soul but he can hit notes well above those. Lots of people can hit those notes. Are they as good as Perry, uh, fuck no.

The real question is can your boy JSS hit them?

Dude, are you high? You can sing fucking Somethin' to Hide, and hit that stratospheric note with no problem? Ok dude. If all you wonder singers can hit these notes, why the Hell aren't you singing for Journey? Call Neal.

Deano, you need to keep in mind all the people who line up for hours at American Idol auditions convinced they can sing. Even after they're laughed at they still think they can sing.

Rockindeano wrote:My Boy JSS? I don't know, ask him. I imagine so.

Judging by the painful "freedom" song they recorded. Not a chance. My ears are still hurting from listening to that clip.

by **Aaron** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:46 am

Nope, I'm not high. Can I sing it, yes. Did I say with no problem, no, you did (hence my warm up comment). Am I a wonder singer, no, again you said that, not me. Can I hit the notes, yes, just like many. many other people out there.

As far as JSS goes, I image not. Are you high?

Rockindeano wrote:
Aaron wrote:I can't speak for this dude being a fuckass or a dickhole (and you heard that one here first) but, I can hit those notes as well after a little warm up and I'm 41. There are plenty of people out there that can those fuckin notes dude. Fuck, have you ever heard Steelheart? That Mamojamovich dude doesn't have any soul but he can hit notes well above those. Lots of people can hit those notes. Are they as good as Perry, uh, fuck no.

The real question is can your boy JSS hit them?

Dude, are you high? You can sing fucking Somethin' to Hide, and hit that stratospheric note with no problem? Ok dude. If all you wonder singers can hit these notes, why the Hell aren't you singing for Journey? Call Neal.

My Boy JSS? I don't know, ask him. I imagine so.

by **conversationpc** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:54 am

Aaron wrote:Nope, I'm not high. Can I sing it, yes. Did I say with no problem, no, you did (hence my warm up comment). Am I a wonder singer, no, again you said that, not me. Can I hit the notes, yes, just like many. many other people out there.

As far as JSS goes, I image not. Are you high?

Rockindeano wrote:
Aaron wrote:I can't speak for this dude being a fuckass or a dickhole (and you heard that one here first) but, I can hit those notes as well after a little warm up and I'm 41. There are plenty of people out there that can those fuckin notes dude. Fuck, have you ever heard Steelheart? That Mamojamovich dude doesn't have any soul but he can hit notes well above those. Lots of people can hit those notes. Are they as good as Perry, uh, fuck no.

The real question is can your boy JSS hit them?

Dude, are you high? You can sing fucking Somethin' to Hide, and hit that stratospheric note with no problem? Ok dude. If all you wonder singers can hit these notes, why the Hell aren't you singing for Journey? Call Neal.

My Boy JSS? I don't know, ask him. I imagine so.

There aren't many guys that can hit those notes in those two songs, not in full OR head voice anway. Falsetto perhaps.

by **Rick** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:55 am

I would sure like to hear all of these people that claim to be able to hit those notes. Don't be shy, record and post them here.

MR

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