Reba asks Steve Perry.....

[Saint John]

Maybe SP doesn't sound as good as HE thinks he should, and that's why he chooses to stay in retirement. If that's the case, you have to give him props for having enough artistic integrity to know when to quit. It would be nice to hear him even just one more time, though.

The case is, Nik, that Perry doesn't tell his fans that he is retired from singing. He just spouts the same shit year after year saying he thinks about it all the time. I would say to him "shit or get off the pot"!

Ya know I love ya Sall, but I full on agree with Nikki here. And really, it's his life, he doesn't have to tell us shit. Why fully shut a door that he doesn't know if he may open again one day. I mean really, if a fan is literally hanging on that, then they are the one that needs to "shit or get off the pot".

Why is it so hard to admit he treats his fans like shit? He sure expects us to buy the newest re-re-remaster, but I'll be damned if he can tell us if he has an upcoming project when he KNOWS he doesn't. The onus is on HIM to reach out and give us a bit truth...something he certainly did NOT do circa TBF. Then again, why should I have any faith in a comeback from a guy who has proven himself time and time again to be a fuckin' quitter. He quit ROR, FTLOSM and TBF, before it even happened. His career has seemingly ended in a pathetic wimper. He needs to go see the Wizard....see if he's giving out balls.

[cyndy!]

Ya know I love ya Sall, but I full on agree with Nikki here. And really, it's his life, he doesn't have to tell us shit. Why fully shut a door that he doesn't know if he may open again one day. I mean really, if a fan is literally hanging on that, then they are the one that needs to "shit or get off the pot".

exactly. either he's going to sing, or he's not going to sing. why do some feel he has to make a decision & announce his plans now?

[cyndy!]

He sure expects us to buy the newest re-re-remaster

nobody's expecting you to buy anything. fans are going to continue to buy the classic cds whether they are remastered or not. why not use today's technology to make the cds sound as best as they can?

[tammy]

Reba McEntire confirmed on Larry King only moments ago (this evening) that in creating her Duets CD she asked Steve Perry to come and sing with her and he declined due to other things. She said he was very quick with his email response. She said the 2 she really wanted was Annie Lennox and Steve Perry.

Her CD Reba Duets debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

And thank god he declined! Sorry, but SP & country?? Noooooo!

[Deb]

Maybe SP doesn't sound as good as HE thinks he should, and that's why he chooses to stay in retirement. If that's the case, you have to give him props for having enough artistic integrity to know when to quit. It would be nice to hear him even just one more time, though.

The case is, Nik, that Perry doesn't tell his fans that he is retired from singing. He just spouts the same shit year after year saying he thinks about it all the time. I would say to him "shit or get off the pot"!

Ya know I love ya Sall, but I full on agree with Nikki here. And really, it's his life, he doesn't have to tell us shit. Why fully shut a door that he doesn't know if he may open again one day. I mean really, if a fan is literally hanging on that, then they are the one that needs to "shit or get off the pot".

Why is it so hard to admit he treats his fans like shit?

Because in my opinion I don't think he does. I don't think he is treating the fans like shit by not telling us what he is and isn't doing. Yes, would be cool to hear what he's up to, but I don't feel like he is shitting on me by not telling me. Sorry maybe I'm biased, but not going to apologize for my opinion.

He sure expects us to buy the newest re-re-remaster,

Could be wrong, but I don't even think it was his idea to re-master them, but sounds like if they were, was going to make sure they came out right.

but I'll be damned if he can tell us if he has an upcoming project when he KNOWS he doesn't.

So you want him to come out and tell us when doesn't have any upcoming projects? Ok, that makes sense.

His career has seemingly ended in a pathetic wimper. He needs to go see the Wizard....see if he's giving out balls.

And I see it differently. If he's done I see it more as going out when he was on top. But that's whats great about this board, we DO all see things differently. LMAO, in a scrappy mood today Danny-boy, so we shall carry this conversation on in SB.

[squirt1]

He may have been doing something important to HIM. Anyway, he could have sang Kelly's part on her duet. It would have been about the same scales as with David Pack. What he told Reba you will never know and maybe he left the door open to the future. Stop thinking for him . Maybe baseball was more important. At any rate ,I am sure he was professional and gracious.

[Rick]

Reba McEntire confirmed on Larry King only moments ago (this evening) that in creating her Duets CD she asked Steve Perry to come and sing with her and he declined due to other things. She said he was very quick with his email response. She said the 2 she really wanted was Annie Lennox and Steve Perry.

Her CD Reba Duets debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

And thank god he declined! Sorry, but SP & country?? Noooooo!

Good point. I can't listen to country. If SP did that, then I'd have to. At least once.

[Playitloudforme]

Ya know I love ya Sall, but I full on agree with Nikki here. And really, it's his life, he doesn't have to tell us shit. Why fully shut a door that he doesn't know if he may open again one day. I mean really, if a fan is literally hanging on that, then they are the one that needs to "shit or get off the pot".

exactly. either he's going to sing, or he's not going to sing. why do some feel he has to make a decision & announce his plans now?

He doesn't owe us anything. Would I like to hear something from him on the subject? Sure... but I'm not dyin' over here cause he isn't saying anything. Shit, it is HIS life. Let him live it as he sees fit.

[yak]

Why the fuck is it "so depressing?"


please explain.

1-Perry can't sing anylonger and

2- Arnel is what. non American?

True, only when I say it, I get my ass nuked. Not that I care, but it shows the double standard here, which amuses me. So does the fact that some here were really holding out for a Perry return.

Finally....a LOON that gets it.

Sallee isn't a Loon. She's simply a fan with a brain that thinks for itself. Big difference, as you know.

[Rockindeano]

Sallee isn't a Loon. She's simply a fan with a brain that thinks for itself. Big difference, as you know.

Yeah, you know what I meant.

PS, everyone knows I love Espee. I don't think he can sing the way he would desire to...or as good as he needs to....to satisfy himself.

[Sassie]

I don't know if he will ever sing again publicly or not. I don't expect anything from him, maybe that is why I am never disappointed. I am a fan of what he did in the past not what he might do in the future.

[Perrydise]

Ya know I love ya Sall, but I full on agree with Nikki here. And really, it's his life, he doesn't have to tell us shit. Why fully shut a door that he doesn't know if he may open again one day. I mean really, if a fan is literally hanging on that, then they are the one that needs to "shit or get off the pot".

exactly. either he's going to sing, or he's not going to sing. why do some feel he has to make a decision & announce his plans now?

He is in the position where he doesn't have to answer to ANYONE. Evidently he had other committments or perhaps he felt this wasn't for him, one way or the other, he chooses what he wants to do and not what someone thinks he should do.

[Saint John]

He sure expects us to buy the newest re-re-remaster

nobody's expecting you to buy anything. fans are going to continue to buy the classic cds whether they are remastered or not. why not use today's technology to make the cds sound as best as they can?

Of course he expects us to buy it otherwise he wouldn't promote it. He usually pops up around the time of a reissue and makes a few cameos. He also knows that his/Journey fans are so starved for new material that this shit will continue to fly. How about this Cyndy!. Why not take that same technology, hunker down in a studio and give us something new? After all, he misses it "so badly." Or are those comments actually all bullshit like I suspect?

[Jenna]

It is his Talent that he shared with us for years----He has a right to not share it also---If something strikes him he may want to do it---why commit to saying I am done---when you never know what the Future may present you---------I think it is called --keeping your Options open---

[froy]

Reba McEntire confirmed on Larry King only moments ago (this evening) that in creating her Duets CD she asked Steve Perry to come and sing with her and he declined due to other things. She said he was very quick with his email response. She said the 2 she really wanted was Annie Lennox and Steve Perry.

Her CD Reba Duets debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

More proof that Steve Perry is done
He also declined a Dennis DeYoung offer
He declines everything
The guy is done singing period

[Moon Beam]

He sure expects us to buy the newest re-re-remaster

nobody's expecting you to buy anything. fans are going to continue to buy the classic cds whether they are remastered or not. why not use today's technology to make the cds sound as best as they can?

Because without making new music it is just milking
a cash cow and not giving a flying frig about what the fans want.
They weren't singing that tune when they firsted started out now were they?

[Saint John]

It is his Talent that he shared with us for years----He has a right to not share it also---If something strikes him he may want to do it---why commit to saying I am done---when you never know what the Future may present you---------I think it is called --keeping your Options open---

He's had every conceivable option known to man...from Journey to Reba to who knows what...yet he chooses Guff and David Pack? Certainly his prerogative, but odd choices to say the least.

[Perrydise]

It is his Talent that he shared with us for years----He has a right to not share it also---If something strikes him he may want to do it---why commit to saying I am done---when you never know what the Future may present you---------I think it is called --keeping your Options open---

He's had every conceivable option known to man...from Journey to Reba to who knows what...yet he chooses Guff and David Pack? Certainly his prerogative, but odd choices to say the least.

Life is all about choices.

[ohsherrie]

Between this and the news that they've actually hired Arnel to front Journey, I think I'll just go to bed and try not to think about it. Damn, how much more depressing can it get?

Why the fuck is it "so depressing?"


please explain.

1-Perry can't sing anylonger and

Depressing because I love Reba's voice and would have loved to have heard a duet between her and Steve. I don't know why he didn't do it and I don't think he owes me any explanation for it, I'm just disappointed that he's not. Period, nothing deeper than that.

It seems a little twisted to me that the ones on here who get angry, rant, cuss Steve and accuse him of everything from not being able to sing to lying about his health whenever he doesn't do what they want him to are considered reasonable fans, while those of us who accept that he can do what he wants to with his life and are merely disappointed when he doesn't sing are considered deranged loons. (not talking about you Sal )

2- Arnel is what. non American?

Arnel is not anyone that I'm interested in seeing or hearing with Journey. I wasn't interested in Augeri either. I was very interested in Jeff because he brought the possibility of new life to them. I would have stayed with them for Jeremey because he's my friend and I'm a fan of his band Frontiers. I'm not interested in any other replacement singer, period.

[WalrusOct9]

He is a class act!Anyway NBC had a new show on tonight called Chuck.At one point Chuck's cell phone rings and the ring tone is AWYWI with Steve Perry singing this Journey song.Well if Neal doesn't know this yet he will be calling NBC for his money for use of this one.

That fucker stole my ringtone.

[jrnychick]

Reba McEntire confirmed on Larry King only moments ago (this evening) that in creating her Duets CD she asked Steve Perry to come and sing with her and he declined due to other things. She said he was very quick with his email response. She said the 2 she really wanted was Annie Lennox and Steve Perry.

Her CD Reba Duets debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

And thank god he declined! Sorry, but SP & country?? Noooooo!

I disagree about SP and country. If he can still sing, I think the right song with Reba would have been outstanding! It could have been a ballad with a country flavor, but not over-the-top country.

[Perry86fan]

Finally....a LOON that gets it.

Lmao Dean! I have known this for ages! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out.......... or does it?
Now watch me get flack for this.......... I am ready.......

What dose it take to get you to understand he will not sing anymore???????????????? Its over with call it a day guys. He is doing other things and is happy with his life.And i am happy for him .
Why is it if you like Mr P , you are called a loon?I am a fan and that is it. I do not go out of my way to try and find him.Hell i live in N.W.Fla why would he come here. Other than to see the Blue Angles fly....but there in San Diego, so he could see them there and not here.hehe

[Liquid_Drummer]

Steve Perry..... Former singer......

He is too passionate about singing to just quit IMHO. I think his voice is damaged and he probably declined surgery out of fear of making it worse. Listen to him talk now ! He sounds like Joe Pesci ! He sacrificed his voice for us. What more can we ask for ?

[bluejeangirl76]

Why the fuck is it "so depressing?"

That's my question, too. What's the big deal?
Yeah, of course it would be really nice if he did something again, but I'm not about to go on Prozac or hide under the covers over it. But I suppose the debate will continue to rage as long as comments like Reba's continue to circulate... "Steve said no... what does this meeeeeeeean?" Probably doesn't mean much more than he just didn't want to.

Maybe it means he's seen that awful-ass tv show of hers. ROFL!!

[ohsherrie]

Why the fuck is it "so depressing?"

That's my question, too. What's the big deal?
Yeah, of course it would be really nice if he did something again, but I'm not about to go on Prozac or hide under the covers over it. But I suppose the debate will continue to rage as long as comments like Reba's continue to circulate... "Steve said no... what does this meeeeeeeean?" Probably doesn't mean much more than he just didn't want to.

Maybe it means he's seen that awful-ass tv show of hers. ROFL!!

Hey folks, I never said I was heading off the deep end or anything.

I also never asked or speculated about what his saying no means.

Instead of saying "I'm so disappointed that Steve doesn't seem to want to sing anymore and that Journey hired Arnel that I don't have much hope anymore of anything to look forward to from Perry or Journey. It's also late and I don't want to talk about this anymore so I'm going to bed." I said "This is so depressing I think I'll go to bed."

I certainly didn't intend to create a debate about the effect of Perry and Journey on mental health.

[bluejeangirl76]

Hey folks, I never said I was heading off the deep end or anything.

No, sherrie, your comment was clear. I wasn't referrring to that. And you were talking about the Arnel thing too...
(which is depressing for a whole host of other reasons...LOL! )
I was just referrring to the SP/Reba thing, and why is it such a big deal that he said no, because every time something comes out that further takes away people's hope that he will come back, the whole "I'm depressed" and "why won't he tell us if he's going to sing..." thing starts up.

[ohsherrie]

Hey folks, I never said I was heading off the deep end or anything.

No, sherrie, your comment was clear. I wasn't referrring to that. And you were talking about the Arnel thing too...
(which is depressing for a whole host of other reasons...LOL! )
I was just referrring to the SP/Reba thing, and why is it such a big deal that he said no, because every time something comes out that further takes away people's hope that he will come back, the whole "I'm depressed" and "why won't he tell us if he's going to sing..." thing starts up.

OK, gotcha there. I don't see why everytime he speaks, or even when he doesn't it has to be a huge controversial issue either.

[bluejeangirl76]

OK, gotcha there. I don't see why everytime he speaks, or even when he doesn't it has to be a huge controversial issue either.

It's funny you should say that because that's exactly what I was thinking - he didn't even do or say anything!!
Reba McIntire is the one running around making comments.
Apparently he is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
Imagine having the power to rile people up that way without even making a peep.

[Johnny Mohawk]

ohsherrie wrote;
It seems a little twisted to me that the ones on here who get angry, rant, cuss Steve and accuse him of everything from not being able to sing to lying about his health whenever he doesn't do what they want him to are considered reasonable fans, while those of us who accept that he can do what he wants to with his life and are merely disappointed when he doesn't sing are considered deranged loons.

Well said.

[bluejeangirl76]

Ya know I love ya Sall, but I full on agree with Nikki here. And really, it's his life, he doesn't have to tell us shit. Why fully shut a door that he doesn't know if he may open again one day. I mean really, if a fan is literally hanging on that, then they are the one that needs to "shit or get off the pot".

exactly. either he's going to sing, or he's not going to sing. why do some feel he has to make a decision & announce his plans now?

I just noticed that comment, Deb... and you're so right. It's not Perry's responsibility to show up and make everyone happy, and if people are clinging to something that may or may not happen, it's got nothing to do with him. There's nothing wrong with hoping, but when people start saying "why won't he say one way or the other...", that's when it gets weird. What if he doesn't even know? Do any of us know what's going to be happening in our life 3, 6 or 12 months into the future? I sure as hell don't.

Personally, I feel that he's given me what he had to give. I'm perfectly happy playing the old stuff.
I don't need more. If there's more, then excellent. If not, that's his choice.