Perry "Missing You" Appreciation Thread

[Gideon]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

[Jubilee]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

Okay. I can see where it could, I'm just a little leery. I wish I shared your confidence.

[Gideon]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

Okay. I can see where it could, I'm just a little leery. I wish I shared your confidence.

If it makes you feel better, Usher would be the better artist.

[WykkedSensation]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

Okay. I can see where it could, I'm just a little leery. I wish I shared your confidence.

If it makes you feel better, Usher would be the better artist.

Absolutely fuckin ludicrous.
Why the fuck would Steve Motherfuckin Perry need any of those so called singers.
Kanye West? Get fuckin real.
I don't post here too often but this shit is gettin to the point where its beyond the joke.
This is fuckin kids shit. Perry is over 60 yrs old for christ sake. He sings for adults, always has. His audience is for adults.
You may listen to this fuckin shit Gideon, because you are still only a little whipersnapper yourself.
You carry on listening to that shit, whatever 'raps' your boat. I, on the other hand will listen to Steve motherfuckin Perry, music for adults.

[CatEyes]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

AMEN!

[Marabelle]

adam levine of marron 5.

[madsplash]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

Okay. I can see where it could, I'm just a little leery. I wish I shared your confidence.

If it makes you feel better, Usher would be the better artist.

Absolutely fuckin ludicrous.
Why the fuck would Steve Motherfuckin Perry need any of those so called singers.
Kanye West? Get fuckin real.
I don't post here too often but this shit is gettin to the point where its beyond the joke.
This is fuckin kids shit. Perry is over 60 yrs old for christ sake. He sings for adults, always has. His audience is for adults.
You may listen to this fuckin shit Gideon, because you are still only a little whipersnapper yourself.
You carry on listening to that shit, whatever 'raps' your boat. I, on the other hand will listen to Steve motherfuckin Perry, music for adults.

Well said.

[madsplash]

Gideon, if you think Kanye West can sing, you've lost any small amount of credibility you may have had.

He is a joke.

[Tito]

I thought Appreciation Threads were banned? Or are Tito penned Appreciation Threads just banned?

[SusieP]

I thought Appreciation Threads were banned? Or are Tito penned Appreciation Threads just banned?

That was in the old Journey forum.
This is now the Engelbert Humperdinck forum.

[bluejeangirl76]

I thought Appreciation Threads were banned? Or are Tito penned Appreciation Threads just banned?

That was in the old Journey forum.
This is now the Engelbert Humperdinck forum.

Ahhhh, good point! There you go Tito... you're free to appeciate Engelbert as much as you'd like!

[Arianddu]

I thought Appreciation Threads were banned? Or are Tito penned Appreciation Threads just banned?

That was in the old Journey forum.
This is now the Engelbert Humperdinck forum.

Ahhhh, good point! There you go Tito... you're free to appeciate Engelbert as much as you'd like!

I'm waiting for Stevie-Woo to come insisting that he's actually Arnold Dorsey.

[Gideon]

Absolutely fuckin ludicrous.
Why the fuck would Steve Motherfuckin Perry need any of those so called singers.
Kanye West? Get fuckin real.
I don't post here too often but this shit is gettin to the point where its beyond the joke.
This is fuckin kids shit. Perry is over 60 yrs old for christ sake. He sings for adults, always has. His audience is for adults.
You may listen to this fuckin shit Gideon, because you are still only a little whipersnapper yourself.
You carry on listening to that shit, whatever 'raps' your boat. I, on the other hand will listen to Steve motherfuckin Perry, music for adults.

First, bravo. I think you reached triple digits in your profanity quota in that one paragraph response. Quite an accomplishment. I'm currently reeling from the fact that you are clearly one badass motherfucker; likely an alumni from the Rockindeano School of Internet Badasses and Trolls.

Second, if I may respond in kind, "Perry's been in fuckin retirement for over a fuckin decade. No one listens to the kind of shit he put out when he was a solo artist. No one. It's a dead fuckin genre. Perry's gonna be a depressed motherfucker if he tries to put that fuckin shit out and no one fuckin buys it. He went on fuckin record that he was a big fuckin fan of R&B and soul and shit. Because he's a logical motherfucker and has that soulful fuckin voice, he should break into fuckin R&B. He doesnt have to have motherfuckin saggin pants or go rap on everyone, but a duet or fuckin song with a big fuckin rapper/singer who is well known could be enough to make him relevant again in the fuckin public spectacle, ya dig?"

For someone who abhors rap music, you sound like a walking, talking rap song.

Third, "who the fuck said I like rap motherfucker?!"

[Gideon]

Gideon, if you think Kanye West can sing, you've lost any small amount of credibility you may have had.

He is a joke.

Look, let's not bother with this nonsense. The first time you and I disagreed, you whined and cried and said we'd be civil. You lied. The second time you and I disagreed, you whined and cried and said we'd just ignore one another. You've lied again.

I'm not interested in your commentary. You have this tendency to run your mouth and then cry when you face the inevitable consequences. I'm quite tired of dealing with you; you're only effective when no one responds to your bullshit. I'm well past the point of shrugging you off, since it appears that everyone around here takes great pleasure when you get humiliated.

We've been down this road twice and judging from the excuses and incessant bitching from you that ensues, you don't like it. So keep your commentary about me and my opinions to yourself, as you promised to do.

This place has had enough flaming and humiliation to last a lifetime.

Edit: Don't bother responding this. You can read it, remind yourself that you gave your word, and follow through.

[WykkedSensation]

Absolutely fuckin ludicrous.
Why the fuck would Steve Motherfuckin Perry need any of those so called singers.
Kanye West? Get fuckin real.
I don't post here too often but this shit is gettin to the point where its beyond the joke.
This is fuckin kids shit. Perry is over 60 yrs old for christ sake. He sings for adults, always has. His audience is for adults.
You may listen to this fuckin shit Gideon, because you are still only a little whipersnapper yourself.
You carry on listening to that shit, whatever 'raps' your boat. I, on the other hand will listen to Steve motherfuckin Perry, music for adults.

First, bravo. I think you reached triple digits in your profanity quota in that one paragraph response. Quite an accomplishment. I'm currently reeling from the fact that you are clearly one badass motherfucker; likely an alumni from the Rockindeano School of Internet Badasses and Trolls.

Second, if I may respond in kind, "Perry's been in fuckin retirement for over a fuckin decade. No one listens to the kind of shit he put out when he was a solo artist. No one. It's a dead fuckin genre. Perry's gonna be a depressed motherfucker if he tries to put that fuckin shit out and no one fuckin buys it. He went on fuckin record that he was a big fuckin fan of R&B and soul and shit. Because he's a logical motherfucker and has that soulful fuckin voice, he should break into fuckin R&B. He doesnt have to have motherfuckin saggin pants or go rap on everyone, but a duet or fuckin song with a big fuckin rapper/singer who is well known could be enough to make him relevant again in the fuckin public spectacle, ya dig?"

For someone who abhors rap music, you sound like a walking, talking rap song.

Third, "who the fuck said I like rap motherfucker?!"

Bravo...

I'll respond to you in a nice civil manner if i may.

Firstly, Steve Perry has NEVER retired, unless you know something that the whole world doesn't. He has continued to write and record over the years, and he is STILL recording. That dear whippersnapper is NOT retired.
I agree that Perry has always loved the R&B stuff, but that don't mean he needs to work with anybody, that is current or basically shit. It's all about the voice for me.
If he does happen to work with them then thats fine, R&B is cool when performed well, i will still buy it as its Steve Perry, as long as it don't rap.
Finally in reference to the Steve motherfuckin Perry shit, I just knew you would call on it on this date.
Good call whippersnapper

[Jubilee]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

Okay. I can see where it could, I'm just a little leery. I wish I shared your confidence.

If it makes you feel better, Usher would be the better artist.

EUREKA!!

Gideon,

Don't ask me why , but I've been thinking over this whole Perry/R&B/Rapper mash-up thing. How about something like this collaboration between Tim McGraw and Nellie? Two artist from two totally different genres. It works. I like it:

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

[Gideon]

Absolutely fuckin ludicrous.
Why the fuck would Steve Motherfuckin Perry need any of those so called singers.
Kanye West? Get fuckin real.
I don't post here too often but this shit is gettin to the point where its beyond the joke.
This is fuckin kids shit. Perry is over 60 yrs old for christ sake. He sings for adults, always has. His audience is for adults.
You may listen to this fuckin shit Gideon, because you are still only a little whipersnapper yourself.
You carry on listening to that shit, whatever 'raps' your boat. I, on the other hand will listen to Steve motherfuckin Perry, music for adults.

First, bravo. I think you reached triple digits in your profanity quota in that one paragraph response. Quite an accomplishment. I'm currently reeling from the fact that you are clearly one badass motherfucker; likely an alumni from the Rockindeano School of Internet Badasses and Trolls.

Second, if I may respond in kind, "Perry's been in fuckin retirement for over a fuckin decade. No one listens to the kind of shit he put out when he was a solo artist. No one. It's a dead fuckin genre. Perry's gonna be a depressed motherfucker if he tries to put that fuckin shit out and no one fuckin buys it. He went on fuckin record that he was a big fuckin fan of R&B and soul and shit. Because he's a logical motherfucker and has that soulful fuckin voice, he should break into fuckin R&B. He doesnt have to have motherfuckin saggin pants or go rap on everyone, but a duet or fuckin song with a big fuckin rapper/singer who is well known could be enough to make him relevant again in the fuckin public spectacle, ya dig?"

For someone who abhors rap music, you sound like a walking, talking rap song.

Third, "who the fuck said I like rap motherfucker?!"

Bravo...

I'll respond to you in a nice civil manner if i may.

Firstly, Steve Perry has NEVER retired, unless you know something that the whole world doesn't. He has continued to write and record over the years, and he is STILL recording. That dear whippersnapper is NOT retired.
I agree that Perry has always loved the R&B stuff, but that don't mean he needs to work with anybody, that is current or basically shit. It's all about the voice for me.
If he does happen to work with them then thats fine, R&B is cool when performed well, i will still buy it as its Steve Perry, as long as it don't rap.
Finally in reference to the Steve motherfuckin Perry shit, I just knew you would call on it on this date.
Good call whippersnapper

Agreed. So did I manage to not sound retarded going all gangsta?

[Gideon]

He needs to be doing some R&B or soul with a new pop act. I'm telling you...

+1

Indeed. He doesn't need to go for the sagging pants look or opt for a rap persona, but modern R&B is right up his alley. Steve Perry featuring Usher. Or Steve Perry featuring Kanye West.

Kanye West? Yikes!

Maybe Mary J. Blige, or maybe even Macy Gray...

"Slowjamz" or R&B is the best outlet, I think, for him. Kanye could help him do that.

...but Kanye's not really a singer, he's a rapper. I think his latest release features him "singing", but from my understanding it required quite a bit a "studio magic" to correct a host of flaws regarding pitch etc. No, Gideon. That would throwing pearls before swine. Not a good match up, IMHO.

808s and Heartbreak. And I sincerely hope you're not using rumors of "studio magic" as a standard for Kanye West. Or haven't you heard the same thing about Steve Perry and Trial By Fire?

Edit: For the record, a lot of R&B songs and slow jams use rap artists. Kanye has the appeal and creativity to make a good match up with him, in my opinion. He would likely assume the rap role next to Perry's more classically trained singing, but I still think it could yield great music.

Okay. I can see where it could, I'm just a little leery. I wish I shared your confidence.

If it makes you feel better, Usher would be the better artist.

EUREKA!!

Gideon,

Don't ask me why , but I've been thinking over this whole Perry/R&B/Rapper mash-up thing. How about something like this collaboration between Tim McGraw and Nellie? Two artist from two totally different genres. It works. I like it:

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

Bingo. That's a better example.

[WykkedSensation]

Absolutely fuckin ludicrous.
Why the fuck would Steve Motherfuckin Perry need any of those so called singers.
Kanye West? Get fuckin real.
I don't post here too often but this shit is gettin to the point where its beyond the joke.
This is fuckin kids shit. Perry is over 60 yrs old for christ sake. He sings for adults, always has. His audience is for adults.
You may listen to this fuckin shit Gideon, because you are still only a little whipersnapper yourself.
You carry on listening to that shit, whatever 'raps' your boat. I, on the other hand will listen to Steve motherfuckin Perry, music for adults.

First, bravo. I think you reached triple digits in your profanity quota in that one paragraph response. Quite an accomplishment. I'm currently reeling from the fact that you are clearly one badass motherfucker; likely an alumni from the Rockindeano School of Internet Badasses and Trolls.

Second, if I may respond in kind, "Perry's been in fuckin retirement for over a fuckin decade. No one listens to the kind of shit he put out when he was a solo artist. No one. It's a dead fuckin genre. Perry's gonna be a depressed motherfucker if he tries to put that fuckin shit out and no one fuckin buys it. He went on fuckin record that he was a big fuckin fan of R&B and soul and shit. Because he's a logical motherfucker and has that soulful fuckin voice, he should break into fuckin R&B. He doesnt have to have motherfuckin saggin pants or go rap on everyone, but a duet or fuckin song with a big fuckin rapper/singer who is well known could be enough to make him relevant again in the fuckin public spectacle, ya dig?"

For someone who abhors rap music, you sound like a walking, talking rap song.

Third, "who the fuck said I like rap motherfucker?!"

Bravo...

I'll respond to you in a nice civil manner if i may.

Firstly, Steve Perry has NEVER retired, unless you know something that the whole world doesn't. He has continued to write and record over the years, and he is STILL recording. That dear whippersnapper is NOT retired.
I agree that Perry has always loved the R&B stuff, but that don't mean he needs to work with anybody, that is current or basically shit. It's all about the voice for me.
If he does happen to work with them then thats fine, R&B is cool when performed well, i will still buy it as its Steve Perry, as long as it don't rap.
Finally in reference to the Steve motherfuckin Perry shit, I just knew you would call on it on this date.
Good call whippersnapper

Agreed. So did I manage to not sound retarded going all gangsta?

You scared the shit outta me

[annie89509]

Back to Missing You – writing sessions . Nora’s upload has expired, says “file exceeded download limit.” There are 2 versions out there. This is the extended version, about 1 hr. long … definitely for loons only.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LL2XQMQU

[artist4perry]

Back to Missing You – writing sessions . Nora’s upload has expired, says “file exceeded download limit.” There are 2 versions out there. This is the extended version, about 1 hr. long … definitely for loons only.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LL2XQMQU

This is one loon that likes it! Thanks for adding it. I enjoy the creative processes, regardless of it being art or music. Also the banter between the guys between writing and the silliness.........

[TRAGChick]

Back to Missing You – writing sessions . Nora’s upload has expired, says “file exceeded download limit.” There are 2 versions out there. This is the extended version, about 1 hr. long … definitely for loons only.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LL2XQMQU

Hey, Annie -

Thanks for letting me know - here it is again.

"Missing You" (Song only from the Writing Session):
http://free.mailbigfile.com/14a2d7562e7 ... tFiles.php

[bluejeangirl76]

Back to Missing You – writing sessions . Nora’s upload has expired, says “file exceeded download limit.” There are 2 versions out there. This is the extended version, about 1 hr. long … definitely for loons only.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LL2XQMQU

This is one loon that likes it! Thanks for adding it. I enjoy the creative processes, regardless of it being art or music. Also the banter between the guys between writing and the silliness.........

I've had that for awhile and still haven't heard it all. LOL! I just couldn't make it through an hour of that. Not my favorite tune, maybe that's why. I dunno. But I was bored. I wish there were recordings like this from some of the Journey sessions back in the day. That would be wicked!

[madsplash]

Missing You is one of SP's top 5 vocal performances ever, IMO. And probably one of the best songs he's written by himself.

Haunting freakin' tune.

It's an example of a song that I wouldn't want to hear the 1978 SP sing. It would be great, but his voice was so crystal clear, it wouldn't be the same.

[annie89509]

Missing You is one of SP's top 5 vocal performances ever, IMO. And probably one of the best songs he's written by himself.

Haunting freakin' tune.

It's an example of a song that I wouldn't want to hear the 1978 SP sing. It would be great, but his voice was so crystal clear, it wouldn't be the same.

Not by himself, MS. He wrote it with Tim Miner (piano player).

[Voyager]

This tune IMO is some of the best stuff he has ever done. I had some Journey and Perry cd's in my roto-player on random while I was cleaning the basement and Missing You came on. It made me stop just to take note of how good it is. I am typically not a loon in the least, as I have Revelation in the roto too, but damn this tune is balls marie! (great!)

IMO this is what Perry should be doing. Piano and the voice.

I hardly ever post, but rediscovering this cool song made me do it. Sorry guys/girls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5CaLMNnwhg

Balls

Nothing to apologize for (except your screen name).

Thanks for posting the song. I don't know what it is about Perry's voice. It's like a drug. I would never listen to music like that if he wasn't singing it.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

This tune IMO is some of the best stuff he has ever done. I had some Journey and Perry cd's in my roto-player on random while I was cleaning the basement and Missing You came on. It made me stop just to take note of how good it is. I am typically not a loon in the least, as I have Revelation in the roto too, but damn this tune is balls marie! (great!)

IMO this is what Perry should be doing. Piano and the voice.

I hardly ever post, but rediscovering this cool song made me do it. Sorry guys/girls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5CaLMNnwhg

Balls

this song amazes me every time I hear it.

[Red13JoePa]

I have no appreciation for Missing You, aside from the rare live version now on the end of the album.
Tuesday Heartache, Young Hearts Forever,Somewhere There's Hope (great exended out in the bluesy live versions), the title track and You Better Wait are the best songs of the original 11.

[WykkedSensation]

Missing You is one of SP's top 5 vocal performances ever, IMO. And probably one of the best songs he's written by himself.

Haunting freakin' tune.

It's an example of a song that I wouldn't want to hear the 1978 SP sing. It would be great, but his voice was so crystal clear, it wouldn't be the same.

Agreed, great vocals.
'Home At Last' is even better.