Jonathan Cain Interview

[marco17]

I still love how even in the interview, which may have been condensed, the interviewer talks like the band wasn't around since ROR, and Cain doesn't correct him, other than to say that Neal took a chance blah, blah in 2005. I guess even they aren't willing to admit they existed 8-9 years in between Perry and Arnel.

[artist4perry]

Cool interview.
How about this line?

"Things on the new album Steve Perry wouldn’t touch"

Do you think that's a shot? Like he couldn't do them now, could never have done them or just wouldn't have done them, stylistically?

Hmm.......

My guess is he means wouldn't have/refused to do them. I've thought that about everyting from 98 on just "I couldn't see perry agreeing to make songs like that."

Or maybe it was taylored to Arnel's voice not Steve's?

[steveo777]

Perry sang with the intention of hearing the group's songs on the radio.

Arnel sings with the intention of putting rice on the table.

I'll go with the hit maker on this one.

Everyone starts a career with the intention of putting "something" on the table. Maybe Perry likes to eat rice too. I like rice..........

[Don]

I thought Journey was done after Raised on Radio was released in 1986. The band went on hiatus, Steve Perry dropped out, etc. Then all of the sudden there’s a new singer and a relatively new album (Revelation, 2008) that has sold more than two million copies -- all this without the benefit of radio saturation. What do you make of that?

Interesting. Was the Augeri-era & Soto tour unknown or just easily forgettable?


later~

Dude if they can't even get their facts straight about the number of records sold, , asking Cain to comment on Augeri saving the band from extinction in 1998 or talking about the 14th best selling tour of 2006 is asking too much.

[artist4perry]

Perry sang with the intention of hearing the group's songs on the radio.

Arnel sings with the intention of putting rice on the table.

I'll go with the hit maker on this one.

Everyone starts a career with the intention of putting "something" on the table. Maybe Perry likes to eat rice too. I like rice..........

Rice is good..........especially Rice a roni..........its the San Franscisco treat! Ding! Ding!

All musicians sing to make a living.

[Since 78]

Perry sang with the intention of hearing the group's songs on the radio.

Arnel sings with the intention of putting rice on the table.

I'll go with the hit maker on this one.

Everyone starts a career with the intention of putting "something" on the table. Maybe Perry likes to eat rice too. I like rice..........

I Love Rice!!!!

[artist4perry]

August rice sales jump on Friday the seventh....................cause unknown............

[Don]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

[zigzag]

Perry sang with the intention of hearing the group's songs on the radio.

Arnel sings with the intention of putting rice on the table.

I'll go with the hit maker on this one.

Everyone starts a career with the intention of putting "something" on the table. Maybe Perry likes to eat rice too. I like rice..........

Rice is nice.

[Since 78]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

"Arnel is a better singer than Perry ever was."

[Don]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

"Arnel is a better singer than Perry ever was."

Put away the Fat Weasel, you shouldn't be drinking at work.

[Jana]

Perry sang with the intention of hearing the group's songs on the radio.

Arnel sings with the intention of putting rice on the table.

I'll go with the hit maker on this one.

Everyone starts a career with the intention of putting "something" on the table. Maybe Perry likes to eat rice too. I like rice..........

I Love Rice!!!!

I didn't realize I had to go with one or the other. I'll go with Journey. Just b/c I had a favorite era of music with them doesn't mean I can't still enjoy them. Two of my favorite Journey songs aren't hits: We Will Meet Again and Turn Down The World Tonight. It's all good.

[Lula]

I thought Journey was done after Raised on Radio was released in 1986. The band went on hiatus, Steve Perry dropped out, etc. Then all of the sudden there’s a new singer and a relatively new album (Revelation, 2008) that has sold more than two million copies -- all this without the benefit of radio saturation. What do you make of that?

Interesting. Was the Augeri-era & Soto tour unknown or just easily forgettable?


later~

they can't acknowledge that period because of the fraud they pulled on their fans. augeri kept journey going and in return is conveniently forgotten. jeff, he just saved there collective money making asses, means nothing

[steveo777]

Our vocalist has got to rock and croon and Arnel can do both. Things on the new album Steve Perry wouldn’t touch. Arnel’s not a clone. He’s Filipino. He comes from the street. He was homeless. He’s a 100 percent authentic dude. That’s what we were looking for.

Arnel is 100% Filipino dude? Get out!

[Esc]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

"Arnel is a better singer than Perry ever was."

Put away the Fat Weasel, you shouldn't be drinking at work.

could he be pertaining to this dude?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzQyWy_7uE

[Don]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

"Arnel is a better singer than Perry ever was."

Put away the Fat Weasel, you shouldn't be drinking at work.

could he be pertaining to this dude?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzQyWy_7uE

I thought he was referring to this one. No way is Pinny better than her, she even has a Grammy to prove her vocal prowess.

[Since 78]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

"Arnel is a better singer than Perry ever was."

Put away the Fat Weasel, you shouldn't be drinking at work.

could he be pertaining to this dude?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzQyWy_7uE

[Esc]

ahh, katy, katy.
now heres one for you gb.

[moangel58]

McKinneyNews.net: I have to ask. What about Steve Perry? Will Steve ever be part of the band again?

Cain: I think Steve kind of closed the door. We have an open door policy. If he wants to come around and sing I’m sure Arnel will be the first to tell you he will share the stage with Steve Perry. But Steve’s kind of moved on. He’s got his own life.

when hell freezes over.
fuckin' ridiculous. (ala rockindeano)

Share the stage? I don't think so, SP goes on alone or not at all! I agree, not happening.

[Don]

ahh, katy, katy.
now heres one for you gb.

I would have to drink a lot of those. They're like soda water.

[Esc]

I would have to drink a lot of those. They're like soda water.

[moangel58]

Now you are making me thirsty for a beer. A nice cold one.

[Esc]

there's more for everyone.

[Monker]

Nice interview.

I thought so too, he mentions Steve in a good way and that is alright, maybe they are finally realizing what he was to them. WISHFUL THINKING?

When they hired Arnel and promoted themselves as returning to the 'legacy sound', they did nothing but cater to those who feel that Perry is Journey. So, IMO, it doesn't need to be spoken in an interview...they have already admitted everything any Perryhead should want.

[Monker]

Two things stood out to me:

Cain: " ...It’s funny. I was hired to bring an edge to the band, but ironically I brought the love songs."

and

McKinneyNews.net: What about "Faithfully?" That was your song, right?

Cain: "Yeah.... I recorded a demo and played it for Steve and he wanted it for his solo record. I told him the song was about me and Journey, not about his solo record."

FINALY he has stated the Faithfully thing in another interview. Perry was already thinking solo during the writing of Frontiers, at the latest.

[Monker]

Perry sang with the intention of hearing the group's songs on the radio.

Arnel sings with the intention of putting rice on the table.

I'll go with the hit maker on this one.

Everyone starts a career with the intention of putting "something" on the table. Maybe Perry likes to eat rice too. I like rice..........

I think he wanted to get turkey off the table.

[stevew2]

"We liked writing hit records. He {Perry} said to me that he got a genuine high hearing his voice on the radio. Our goal was getting our music on the radio and to the people. We wanted it played over and over again. There’s nothing more intoxicating."

"Arnel is a better singer than Perry ever was."

Put away the Fat Weasel, you shouldn't be drinking at work.

could he be pertaining to this dude?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzQyWy_7uE

I thought he was referring to this one. No way is Pinny better than her, she even has a Grammy to prove her vocal prowess.

Id give $20.00 to see a nipple pop out over top that guitar. What this Cain this and Cain that,Thats not even his real name.Since they havent existed since the ROR tour, then Penis Fingers Friga can refund me all the money I spent on them clowns since 2002. I hate every fucking interveiw they ever do,it makes me dislike them even more

[stevew2]

Arnel was homeless??? The dudes been out playing in clubs for 20 years, If Friga was pinoccio his nose would be longer than Jason s prick

[annpea]

Nice, interview.

[portland]

Arnel was homeless??? The dudes been out playing in clubs for 20 years, If Friga was pinoccio his nose would be longer than Jason s prick

I so needed to laugh!! and that right there did it