Your Favorite Perry Performance

by **portland** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:22 am

Let's have some talk about the actual music that was made.....your favorite, youtube if there is one, and why...probably been done before but we need to talk about the music that we all love not about what he is wearing.....if you have more than one then lets have the top five with the reasons that these are your all time favorites!

by **JasonD** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:43 am

portland wrote:Let's have some talk about the actual music that was made.....your favorite, youtube if there is one, and why...probably been done before but we need to talk about the music that we all love not about what he is wearing.....if you have more than one then lets have the top five with the reasons that these are your all time favorites!

Perhaps I'm not very creative, but my all time Perry/Journey favorite video is still Escape. This version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzxTwXgZeBA

I love the energy in that video. They all come together so well just like a band should be. Smitty rocks those drums. Schon grinds like the mad man we all know him to be. Cain & Valory pull it all together keeping pace & so to me, that is what makes this their best ever video performance. Sorry the video I linked is not of the best quality. I tried to find a better copy, but nothing compares to watching the actual DVD on my big screen --- other than having the good fortune of being there in person, that is.

Portland, you didn't post yours. What's YOUR favorite?

by **portland** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:47 am

I am thinking....I will post my top five shortly...it's hard to narrow it down for me :wink:

by **Babyblue** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:02 am

I love them all in different ways.And all of Steve's stuff outside of journey.I will go and think anout it and see what i come up with. :wink:

by **Jana** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:37 am

I will have to think later about performances. So I will discuss off Journey albums right now, not solo. I did this last year and can't remember. It changes.

No particular order off CDs:

Lights
Stay Awhile
I'm Cryin'
Faithfully
Why Can't This Night Go On Forever
Still They Ride
Mother Father

Performances:

Mother Father - one of my favorites live by him.

by **journeygirl** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:48 am

Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'
1994 Live From Atlanta ~ Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' (FTLOSM Tour)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ8UCr1Nuao

I like the way this particular version starts out. As for the song it's self, It takes me back to my first husband. The was doing the wild thing with every bar fly he could find. I can relate to the words in this song. Back in the day, when it first came out, I liked it, then when I found out about my hubby's cheating ways, I would play this song over and over.

Still They Ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tq_VWMhSmQ

We used to play this song blasting from the car as we would cruise up and down the main drag in the small town where I grew up. Smoking a doobie and jamming on journey. It was the life back then, memories remain!

Faithfully
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKorl7Ouht0

This song was just a beautiful ballad. It gives you hope of finding the one who will wait on you forever, which I have to this day to find.

Winds of March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTKyTdkJ2p0

I would sing this one to my son who was born in '79. "You are my child, You make my lifetime big and bright, You are my child, You came like the winds of March, With all the love in your eyes, You are my child, You came like the morning lights
With all your love, in your eyes, You are my child, You came like the morning light, With all your love, in your eyes"

Lights/Stay Awhile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-OKRVHPj5A

Live 1981 Houston - Escape Tour: This is my favorite version of this song because I was there. Even though I had really bad seats, I'll never forget that concert. It was my first Journey Concert and this song just makes me think of that incredible night and it makes me think of the band whenever I hear it.

by **donnaplease** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:12 am

OK, gotta contemplate this one for a while. My ultimate favorite changes with my moods. I'll be back later to give you mine...

by **Rick** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:28 am

Either one of these.

Mother, Father
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjUp8zMVR94

Stone In Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EgeUhMy5mM

Just The Same Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZLfjsqbx90

Keep On Runnin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-e3psCFMhI

by **TRAGChick** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:35 am

"Still They Ride" ~ Budokan, 1983: Based on this singular performance, this Song should've been on the Frontiers album - IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

"Open Arms" ~ Budokan, 1983: I personally like this because he took the Iconic 81 OA and put a "Dark Side" Spin to it...clearly, he was "moving on" from his established Sound.

And as a Singer ~ that's damn near IMPOSSIBLE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg

by **Don** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:37 am

From the Sam Cooke intro, to nailing the song's High note, to the big finish, this performance is A+.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx2BQ3GE ... 5E&index=6

by **Ftloperry** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:03 pm

I love this version.....

Wheel In The Sky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv5v4stC6OA

Another version I love where Steve does some scatting in the begining.......

Walks Like A Lady

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuJm1aaVcMo

by **Jubilee** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:06 pm

My favorite...

I'll Be Alright Without You/Cupid from Perry's FTLOSM tour

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

by **SP Fan in Oregon** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:58 pm

Gunbot wrote:From the Sam Cooke intro, to nailing the song's High note, to the big finish, this performance is A+.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx2BQ3GE ... 5E&index=6

I think you picked the right one for the all time "nailed it" choice.... :wink:

by **Laydee** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:07 am

Send Her My Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUc62lnhhPU

This has to be my favorite Perry/Journey performance. Just the sheer emotion that Steve shows when he's singing this song. It just gives you chills.

by **CatEyes** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:03 am

TRAGChick wrote:"Still They Ride" ~ Budokan, 1983: Based on this singular performance, this Song should've been on the Frontiers album - IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

"Open Arms" ~ Budokan, 1983: I personally like this because he took the Iconic 81 OA and put a "Dark Side" Spin to it...clearly, he was "moving on" from his established Sound.

And as a Singer ~ that's damn near IMPOSSIBLE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg

Absofriggin'lutely, Tragchic - you are spot on twith these!!!

And he makes it seem so effortless - he really hit his stride..

"Still They Ride" is this feline's personal fave, however, both songs are amazing.

Cat

Website · by **steveo777** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:24 am

What's a Perry performance? It's been so long since I've seen one, I've forgotten. :wink:

Actually, I really like ABAWY, but there were so many good ones it's hard to pick for me.

by **no1uknow** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:33 am

1. I love Steve in "When you love a woman". I love the emotion he executes, his long raven hair and the way the band all sounded together for one of the last good performances as a "whole"

2. "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin" because Steve sounds so good and looks so damn sexy!

3. Mother, Father," because it is so emotional....straight from the heart. This song pierces me to the heart as a mother and I cry almost every time I hear it.

4. "Only the Young" reminds me of days gone by when I was young and thought I was going to be that way forever

5. "Faithfully" One of the most beautiful ballads I've ever heard. I married for all the wrong reasons and it makes me wish I had someone who I loved and who truley loved me and honored me in return waiting for me......

Linda

by **journeyrock** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:43 am

Can I answer "All of them"? :lol:

The three that stick out in my mind are:

Mother, Father (Houston 81 Escape Video)
Winds of March (Houston 1980), no video that I know of (if anyone has it, please please please)

Patiently (Houston 1980)

These three performances are untouchable in my ears.

by **Kelley** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:38 am

Hi, here is my list of my favorite performances by Steve Perry, sorry don't have time to post links maybe I will soon, I'm at work and cant do too much but here goes:

#1-Mother, Father-Houston '81 Concert
#2-Still They Ride-Bukodan Concert (love it when he looks right in the camera, feels like he eyes are going right through me!!!)
#3-I Stand Alone- Camelot Movie
#4-Patiently-Opened the Door
#5-When You Love A Woman

Now these may change after I think about it some more but these are right off the top of my head....

by **WykkedSensation** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:00 am

Patiently at Comisky Park 1979...Absolutely awe inspiring.

by **journeyrock** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:24 am

WykkedSensation wrote:Patiently at Comisky Park 1979...Absolutely awe inspiring.

Is that the one where he hits all those high notes? Maybe I have Houston 80 and Comisky Park 79 mixed up. The one I have was played on the radio as a concert. That would be the same concert that he did Winds of March.

by **portland** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:42 am

Keep them comming..I am still thinking!!!

by **donnaplease** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:57 am

TRAGChick wrote:"Still They Ride" ~ Budokan, 1983: Based on this singular performance, this Song should've been on the Frontiers album - IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

"Open Arms" ~ Budokan, 1983: I personally like this because he took the Iconic 81 OA and put a "Dark Side" Spin to it...clearly, he was "moving on" from his established Sound.

And as a Singer ~ that's damn near IMPOSSIBLE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg

Nora, or anyone else:

Is there a full-length version of this concert anywhere??

by **Don** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:48 am

donnaplease wrote:
TRAGChick wrote:"Still They Ride" ~ Budokan, 1983: Based on this singular performance, this Song should've been on the Frontiers album - IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

"Open Arms" ~ Budokan, 1983: I personally like this because he took the Iconic 81 OA and put a "Dark Side" Spin to it...clearly, he was "moving on" from his established Sound.

And as a Singer ~ that's damn near IMPOSSIBLE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg

Nora, or anyone else:

Is there a full-length version of this concert anywhere??

Yes , it is recorded from Japanese Television.

It only contains half of the songs from the show, but is still a good disc.

Here's what you get

Chain Reaction
Send Her My Love
Still They Ride
Rubicon
Faithfully
Open Arms
Who's Crying Now
Don't Stop Believing
Keep On Running
Anyway You Want It
Separate Ways

by **donnaplease** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:16 am

Gunbot wrote:
donnaplease wrote:
TRAGChick wrote:"Still They Ride" ~ Budokan, 1983: Based on this singular performance, this Song should've been on the Frontiers album - IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

"Open Arms" ~ Budokan, 1983: I personally like this because he took the Iconic 81 OA and put a "Dark Side" Spin to it...clearly, he was "moving on" from his established Sound.

And as a Singer ~ that's damn near IMPOSSIBLE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg

Nora, or anyone else:

Is there a full-length version of this concert anywhere??

Yes , it is recorded from Japanese Television.

It only contains half of the songs from the show, but is still a good disc.

Here's what you get

Chain Reaction
Send Her My Love
Still They Ride
Rubicon
Faithfully
Open Arms
Who's Crying Now
Don't Stop Believing
Keep On Running
Anyway You Want It
Separate Ways

OK, so how would one get their hands on this gem???

by **tammy** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:13 am

Ah, we seem to pick the same.

My very favorite Journey song is "Still They Ride" and the performance at Budokan is just sooooo goooood!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

Before youtube came on the scene a few years ago I had been hoping/searching for a Live performance of this song...then someone sent me a copy of this & I just fell head over heels. It was just what I had been hoping for & it felt just like a personal valentine...especially when SP looks into the camera on "thru the night".

Also another very fave is the Cupid/IBAWY from the FTLOSM tour.

I also love the intimate Soundstage performances from 1978...the year when I first heard & fell for the music.

And, can't forget the awesome "Patiently" from '78 or '79 (I think from a radio show)...I can't find it on youtube!

by **RaisedOnRadio92** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:57 am

Patiently live in 1980 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvKpsCvyHEw

by **Enigma869** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:08 pm

"Mother/Father" from the 1981 concert in Houston isn't just Perry's best performance, EVER...It's the greatest live performance that I've ever seen by ANY singer! It's absolutely FLAWLESS! If you run into a Perry detractor, play the performance from that concert, and they'll be left speechless.

by **BlueGin** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:56 pm

RaisedOnRadio92 wrote:Patiently live in 1980 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvKpsCvyHEw

That one is my favorite live performance also. It's just beautiful!

2nd and 3rd place would probably be these two

I'll Be Alright Without You/Cupid Live in NY

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

Wheel In The Sky~Japan 1981

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx2BQ3GEfRA

As for my favorite Steve Perry song. I think it is Summer Of Luv..it's got a nice beat,it's fun and show's Steve's Playful side. I smile everytime I hear it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd1CAOmhWBs

by **Deb** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:37 am

donnaplease wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
donnaplease wrote:
TRAGChick wrote:"Still They Ride" ~ Budokan, 1983: Based on this singular performance, this Song should've been on the Frontiers album - IMO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubogiBaUhQ

"Open Arms" ~ Budokan, 1983: I personally like this because he took the Iconic 81 OA and put a "Dark Side" Spin to it...clearly, he was "moving on" from his established Sound.

And as a Singer ~ that's damn near IMPOSSIBLE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwCwrYwKbUg

Nora, or anyone else:

Is there a full-length version of this concert anywhere??

Yes , it is recorded from Japanese Television.

It only contains half of the songs from the show, but is still a good disc.

Here's what you get

Chain Reaction
Send Her My Love
Still They Ride
Rubicon
Faithfully
Open Arms
Who's Crying Now
Don't Stop Believing
Keep On Running
Anyway You Want It
Separate Ways

OK, so how would one get their hands on this gem???

Damn girl, could have sent you that one with the EM one. PM me.

MR

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