Journey to play the Super Bowl pre-show

[ttango1]

When you learn to lose, you know what it takes to win.

[fredinator]

Well, I agree with you but I don't think anyone really remembers Anytime, LaDoDa, or any of those great rockers anymore--I like Never Walk Away a lot but it isn't in the same league as Anytime or Anyway You Want It... Arnel could handle those... Sigh, pipe dream--I just want Neal to get the recognition he deserves for those great songs...

[Michigan Girl]

When you learn to lose, you know what it takes to win.

Wondering that myself....but, hmmmmm

[Rick]

When you learn to lose, you know what it takes to win.

Damn good call on that one.

[donnaplease]

I can't imagine them really playing anything new. I mean, although they have gotten some pretty good press, Arnel is still a relative nobody, and SP is still really the most recognizable member of Journey to the everyday public. It seems to me the only way that they will be recognized and remembered for their performance is to sing a Perry-era song that folks can relate to where Arnel can shine as the Perry imitator that he is. (That's not a jab, just a little reality. )

[ScarabGator]

I am ready to explode-the Bowl could possibly be Atlanta vs. Miami....and now Journey playing the pregame??? Cmon, this is pretty damn explosive.

[Michigan Girl]

I can't imagine them really playing anything new. I mean, although they have gotten some pretty good press, Arnel is still a relative nobody, and SP is still really the most recognizable member of Journey to the everyday public. It seems to me the only way that they will be recognized and remembered for their performance is to sing a Perry-era song that folks can relate to where Arnel can shine as the Perry imitator that he is. (That's not a jab, just a little reality. )

I agree with this and the fact that they may not have a choice in the matter....as someone stated earlier!!

[Blueskies]

I wonder how much freedom they'll have to pick the one song that's gonna be televised. I'd say rock out with Never Walk Away.

I wouldn't consider Never Walk Away as "rocking out"!

Have you heard it live in concert? Cool, then shut your blow hole.

Ok, Mr. Manilow lover..I'll take your word for it. Why do you assume I haven't heard it live? You been following me?
Live or dead it still can't be classified as a real "rockin' out" tune. No way!

[Don]

I can't imagine them really playing anything new. I mean, although they have gotten some pretty good press, Arnel is still a relative nobody, and SP is still really the most recognizable member of Journey to the everyday public. It seems to me the only way that they will be recognized and remembered for their performance is to sing a Perry-era song that folks can relate to where Arnel can shine as the Perry imitator that he is. (That's not a jab, just a little reality. )

If the network is the one to choose which song out of the set gets aired I got a bad feeling we are going to hear DSB again.

[ScarabGator]

I can't imagine them really playing anything new. I mean, although they have gotten some pretty good press, Arnel is still a relative nobody, and SP is still really the most recognizable member of Journey to the everyday public. It seems to me the only way that they will be recognized and remembered for their performance is to sing a Perry-era song that folks can relate to where Arnel can shine as the Perry imitator that he is. (That's not a jab, just a little reality. )

I agree with this and the fact that they may not have a choice is the matter....as someone stated earlier!!

Hey MG, if they play Open Arms could I have this dance....?

[DrFU]

Yeah...it's for REAL!

I hope no one pops a titty out.

Well...you have 5 choices on which set COULD pop out...I would prefer to see NONE of them!

speak for yourself.

Mimi? Hmm... ok, we have flabby man-boobs, fried eggs on a nail, ribcage, a kid... and then there's Deen. He might be the only one worth popping a peek at.

If this is a poll, I vote for Deen.

Wildest Dream would be an appropriate tune, but it's probably going to be DSB...

[Saint John]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show.

Good. That's when everyone runs to the pisser, the catered food is served and everyone checks to see who won the football pools. Being serious, I have never watched one minute of the halftime show...ever. I miss Bud Bowl.

[Rick]

I can't imagine them really playing anything new. I mean, although they have gotten some pretty good press, Arnel is still a relative nobody, and SP is still really the most recognizable member of Journey to the everyday public. It seems to me the only way that they will be recognized and remembered for their performance is to sing a Perry-era song that folks can relate to where Arnel can shine as the Perry imitator that he is. (That's not a jab, just a little reality. )

If the network is the one to choose which song out of the set gets aired I got a bad feeling we are going to hear DSB again.

Didn't I read on here a while back that the NFL requires all performances be lipped?

[Voyager]

I wonder if this had anything to do with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnbejBfiPTo

http://www.petitiononline.com/SB43HT/petition.html

[brywool]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show. ...

Definitely. In the past, it's amounted to a pretty tiny stage and not much production. At least Journey will really be playing, unlike most of the halftime shows.

[donnaplease]

Actually (and I can't believe I'm even entertaining this idea! ) ...

... the best thing for them to do is a medley of their most famous songs. Maybe start out with AWYWI and end up with DSB with a few others thrown in there.

It would probably wind up coming across as a tribute to SMFP, and that would be worth watching!!!

[Don]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show.

Good. That's when everyone runs to the pisser, the catered food is served and everyone checks to see who won the football pools. Being serious, I have never watched one minute of the halftime show...ever. I miss Bud Bowl.

I've never seen any shows before the game on the same day. That's why was wondering if this will be part of the big Pepsi bash show 2 days earlier. Will it even be on site?

[Saint John]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show.

Good. That's when everyone runs to the pisser, the catered food is served and everyone checks to see who won the football pools. Being serious, I have never watched one minute of the halftime show...ever. I miss Bud Bowl.

I've never seen any shows before the game on the same day. That's why was wondering if this will be part of the big Pepsi bash show 2 days earlier. Will it even be on site?

Yeah, I've never had any reason to watch the pre-show either. I'm usually watching ESPN's analysts dissect the game. I'll definitely check this out, though.

[Rockindeano]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show.

Good. That's when everyone runs to the pisser, the catered food is served and everyone checks to see who won the football pools. Being serious, I have never watched one minute of the halftime show...ever. I miss Bud Bowl.

Dude, come on? Run for the pisser?

I am guessing folks didn't run for the pisser when Paul McCartney played the halftime show, or Tom Petty, or the Rolling Stones. They are legends. The halftime show is an extra 14 minutes longer to be able to accommodate the artist and the urinal needs.

[Rockindeano]

Actually (and I can't believe I'm even entertaining this idea! ) ...

... the best thing for them to do is a medley of their most famous songs. Maybe start out with AWYWI and end up with DSB with a few others thrown in there.

It would probably wind up coming across as a tribute to SMFP, and that would be worth watching!!!

They are only going to get 4 minutes. I would even venture they might not even be in Tampa. They are probably going to do a taped version, possibly in San Diego, and then the network might show it.


Folks, don't get too excited, this isn't the live halftime show.

[Voyager]

Looks like this is all true. I just got an email with a pic from one of Journey's SuperBowl rehearsal sessions:

[Saint John]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show.

Good. That's when everyone runs to the pisser, the catered food is served and everyone checks to see who won the football pools. Being serious, I have never watched one minute of the halftime show...ever. I miss Bud Bowl.

Dude, come on? Run for the pisser?

I am guessing folks didn't run for the pisser when Paul McCartney played the halftime show, or Tom Petty, or the Rolling Stones. They are legends. The halftime show is an extra 14 minutes longer to be able to accommodate the artist and the urinal needs.

Hey man, I knew you'd you stomp in here like The Running Of The Bulls, but I was really just making an honest observation. While sport's fans seem to do what I described, I have noticed people talk about the Superbowl halftime show that I wouldn't have expected...women at work, the accounting dept. (didn't even know they watched TV...fuckers just seem to be endlessly enamored with adding and subtracting), a couple of aunts, etc. So yeah, the halftime show apparently is huge, but I have never watched it...ever.

[Rick]

Let's not get carried away. This isn't the halftime show.

Good. That's when everyone runs to the pisser, the catered food is served and everyone checks to see who won the football pools. Being serious, I have never watched one minute of the halftime show...ever. I miss Bud Bowl.

Dude, come on? Run for the pisser?

I am guessing folks didn't run for the pisser when Paul McCartney played the halftime show, or Tom Petty, or the Rolling Stones. They are legends. The halftime show is an extra 14 minutes longer to be able to accommodate the artist and the urinal needs.

Hey man, I knew you'd you stomp in here like The Running Of The Bulls, but I was really just making an honest observation. While sport's fans seem to do what I described, I have noticed people talk about the Superbowl halftime show that I wouldn't have expected...women at work, the accounting dept. (didn't even know they watched TV...fuckers just seem to be endlessly enamored with adding and subtracting), a couple of aunts, etc. So yeah, the halftime show apparently is huge, but I have never watched it...ever.

I don't remember half-time shows because I'm usually looped by the time they come on. What game?

[Rockindeano]

Hey man, I knew you'd you stomp in here like The Running Of The Bulls, but I was really just making an honest observation. While sport's fans seem to do what I described, I have noticed people talk about the Superbowl halftime show that I wouldn't have expected...women at work, the accounting dept. (didn't even know they watched TV...fuckers just seem to be endlessly enamored with adding and subtracting), a couple of aunts, etc. So yeah, the halftime show apparently is huge, but I have never watched it...ever.

Naw, not running in here like a charging bull, but seriously, as much as you fuckers all hate Springsteen, do you really think the NFL ever sat there in their NYC offices and held up a Bruce pic and a Journey pic, and really thought and struggled to name either one?

You are right the SB halftime show moves many records..no coincidence that Bruce has a brand new record coming out 3 days prior to the SB...Hell, he never puts out records this fast- I think he did it to pimp it along with the SB show. Either way, it's business. You yourself said it Dan last year, "Journey isn't qualified to play the SB without Perry."

[Rockindeano]

And one more thing- I told Dan this on IM- Journey has NO balls. Play something new, promote yourself, your new singer, your supposed relevancy in music today. To play DSB again, which we all know they will do, is going to be a snoozer. No one buying music will say to themselves, "hey Journey is back! They played Don't Stop Believien'! Oh wait, they did that 27 years ago!" I already know Springsteen's set, and he is definitely playing a new number, because that's what artists do to promote themselves and their new product, and that's how artists...stay relevant.

[Saint John]

You yourself said it Dan last year, "Journey isn't qualified to play the SB without Perry."

I don't believe I used the word "qualified", but the essence of what you're saying is certainly true.


PS This Slacker Radio that JFB recommended fucking rocks!!! Run To You is on the Journey channel right now.

[donnaplease]

Actually (and I can't believe I'm even entertaining this idea! ) ...

... the best thing for them to do is a medley of their most famous songs. Maybe start out with AWYWI and end up with DSB with a few others thrown in there.

It would probably wind up coming across as a tribute to SMFP, and that would be worth watching!!!

They are only going to get 4 minutes. I would even venture they might not even be in Tampa. They are probably going to do a taped version, possibly in San Diego, and then the network might show it.


Folks, don't get too excited, this isn't the live halftime show.

Not getting excited at all, but the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced it will turn out being an SP tribute. I'm not sure how it could be anything else. It's just like the Wal-Mart deal. The public wants the hits, and SP made the hits, well... hits.

I guess the only scenario I can think of now where it wouldn't be like that is if they did the "Arnel story" prior to them performing, and I don't really see the public caring about that on Super Bowl Sunday.

I wish I was in San Diego...

[Rockindeano]

Not getting excited at all, but the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced it will turn out being an SP tribute. I'm not sure how it could be anything else. It's just like the Wal-Mart deal. The public wants the hits, and SP made the hits, well... hits.

I guess the only scenario I can think of now where it wouldn't be like that is if they did the "Arnel story" prior to them performing, and I don't really see the public caring about that on Super Bowl Sunday.

I wish I was in San Diego...

Donna, you will never see Neal and Jon pay respect to Steve Perry. This won't be a direct tribute, but playing DSB again for the 45,329th time, will be an indirect tribute for sure.

[Saint John]

Donna, you will never see Neal and Jon pay respect to Steve Perry.

I think putting Journey on hold from 87-95, dumping Chalfant and Rolie and taking him at his word (huge mistake), and then waiting 2 years for him to make a decision on having hip surgery seems like the ultimate respect. Too bad it was always a one-way street.

[donnaplease]

Not getting excited at all, but the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced it will turn out being an SP tribute. I'm not sure how it could be anything else. It's just like the Wal-Mart deal. The public wants the hits, and SP made the hits, well... hits.

I guess the only scenario I can think of now where it wouldn't be like that is if they did the "Arnel story" prior to them performing, and I don't really see the public caring about that on Super Bowl Sunday.

I wish I was in San Diego...

Donna, you will never see Neal and Jon pay respect to Steve Perry. This won't be a direct tribute, but playing DSB again for the 45,329th time, will be an indirect tribute for sure.

I know, and that's what's so damned funny about it! It will urk the shit out of 'em for sure!!! And that's the only reason I'd be inclined to watch!