Journey On Oprah

by **Babyblue** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:11 am

Jorney is on the show now.Arnel seens like a really sweet guy.All i can do is wish them well.

Website · by **steveo777** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:16 am

Babyblue wrote:Jorney is on the show now.Arnel seens like a really sweet guy.All i can do is wish them well.

You been talking to Steve Perry? :wink:

by **Babyblue** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:17 am

steveo777 wrote:
Babyblue wrote:Jorney is on the show now.Arnel seens like a really sweet guy.All i can do is wish them well.

You been talking to Steve Perry?

No

Damn i wish i had. :lol:

by **Onestepper** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:18 am

His voice sounded like it still has some punch to it. I had the same response on the raspy aspect, but I didn't think it sounded awful. I do think he could easily blow himself out in short order if he weren't careful.

On another note, I'd be sick to hell of his story if I'm the other band members. How many times have they had to sit down and do the same interview about his upbringing and youtube discovery? Man that would get old.

by **Peartree12249** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:13 am

I thought the band sounded great on DSB. Arnel sounded really strong. Faithfully, not so much. It seems that the song always drags and Arnel struggles to hit the high notes. Over all his is a remarkable story and I'm glad he got a plug in for the AP foundation.

Listening to Arnel's story again, I was struck by the similarities with AP and SP regarding the love, encouragement and inspiration they both received from their mothers and what a huge role both played in their lives.

by **Playitloudforme** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:27 am

I'm at work and I don't get to see "Oprah"..but got a thought/question.

Here they are, on Oprah for godsake... and they do Perry-era songs only? Any band that does a talk show, any band, might do one of their old songs, but plug the daylights out of their new stuff. Prime captive audience to listen to it.

So...why push the Greatest Hits CD, instead of Revelations? Confused. Or perhaps they did do a new one and it wasn't mentioned (or I didn't see it mentioned). Tell me I'm wrong here....

by **Don** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:30 am

Playitloudforme wrote:I'm at work and I don't get to see "Oprah"..but got a thought/question.

Here they are, on Oprah for godsake... and they do Perry-era songs only? Any band that does a talk show, any band, might do one of their old songs, but plug the daylights out of their new stuff. Prime captive audience to listen to it.

So...why push the Greatest Hits CD, instead of Revelations? Confused. Or perhaps they did do a new one and it wasn't mentioned (or I didn't see it mentioned). Tell me I'm wrong here....

I bet Sony/BMG isn't complaining. :lol:

by **Playitloudforme** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:31 am

Gunbot wrote:
Playitloudforme wrote:I'm at work and I don't get to see "Oprah"..but got a thought/question.

Here they are, on Oprah for godsake... and they do Perry-era songs only? Any band that does a talk show, any band, might do one of their old songs, but plug the daylights out of their new stuff. Prime captive audience to listen to it.

So...why push the Greatest Hits CD, instead of Revelations? Confused. Or perhaps they did do a new one and it wasn't mentioned (or I didn't see it mentioned). Tell me I'm wrong here....

I bet Sony/BMG isn't complaining.

LOL! No shyt!

by **Don** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:42 am

Seriously, Oprah's target audience is at that age where they're already a Journey fan or they never liked them to begin with. Maybe a few will go log into the Itunes store after the show and download the greatest hits or something but I don't see this appearance being any bigger than their moment on the SB Pre-Game show or Ellen. They're not promoting a new album or upcoming tour. The show wasn't even about them exclusively but more the universal theme of not giving up. I think the big O was just draining the last bit of juice from that song before people get sick and tired of hearing it once and for all.

Website · by **steveo777** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:45 am

Gunbot wrote:Seriously, Oprah's target audience is at that age where they're already a Journey fan or they never liked them to begin with. Maybe a few will go log into the Itunes store after the show and download the greatest hits or something but I don't see this appearance being any bigger than their moment on the SB Pre-Game show or Ellen. They're not promoting a new album or upcoming tour. The show wasn't even about them exclusively but more the universal theme of not giving up. I think the big O was just draining the last bit of juice from that song before people get sick and tired of hearing it once and for all.

Thanks to you, prior to this I never thought of the big O as a portly black talkshow host. :shock:

by **stevew2** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:53 am

steveo777 wrote:
JasonD wrote:
mdaemon wrote:
JasonD wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
mdaemon wrote:
Blueskies wrote:
larryfromnextdoor wrote:
steveo777 wrote:The only thing black about my ass, for real, is the slacks I'm wearing today.

rick is black.. the pic he posts of himself is of a co worker..

Ricks on my Facebook and yes...he is black.

MPBL too.

Me too and so is Larry.

Me too AND I have dreadlocks in my hair.

...and you're a 9 incher

You've been talking to SteveW2. Damn him.

I was gonna say I thought SteveW2 was the only one that knows this.

All the guys in the gay bars know it to

by **JasonD** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:25 am

I'm just disappointed b/c Smegma wasn't on the show. :twisted:

by **stevew2** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:29 pm

JasonD wrote:I'm just disappointed b/c Smegma wasn't on the show.

He was "doing it' in the "back"

by **Deb** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:52 pm

Peartree12249 wrote:I thought the band sounded great on DSB. Arnel sounded really strong. Faithfully, not so much. It seems that the song always drags and Arnel struggles to hit the high notes. Over all his is a remarkable story and I'm glad he got a plug in for the AP foundation.

Listening to Arnel's story again, I was struck by the similarities with AP and SP regarding the love, encouragement and inspiration they both received from their mothers and what a huge role both played in their lives.

Noticed that too.

I actually thought he did good on Faithfully, I get the drag you are talking about, but I thought he hit and sustained those notes at the end of Faithfully very well. I'm happy for him, he seems to have such a sweet soul. And yep, I still think Deen is THE coolest, love watching him at the drums.

Have to say though, almost got teary with all the old Perry-Journey they showed at the beginning......gawd, those were the days!

by **bluejeangirl76** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:23 pm

I plan to try and catch this on the local replay in about 40 minutes. I shall report back.

by **brywool** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:26 pm

And these are the new days.

Arnel did great on DSB. On Faithfully, he was flat on one of the money notes, but then went on to sing other, higher notes that weren't flat. I don't care if he stretches notes and changes the phrasing a bit. He's making it his own and that's cool with me. If I wanna hear the original, I'll throw on Frontiers. He was better than Celine Dion was on that show the last time she was on. She was terrible that day- and she gets a lot of respect for her voice from the music world. I didn't hear Arnel with any more gravel than usual. He's doing great.

I thought it was great that they talked about Perry so much. It was very cool of them to do that, they really didn't have to and it was a wise decision. That will work to Perry's advantage if he reappears and wants to do his shot on "Opie". Not so much regarding Augeri. They REALLY need to acknowledge his contributions to the band. I would think that they don't want to mention him because of all the other stuff that went down with him. So be it, but to their hardcore fans who DID buy the SA-era records (and kept the band floating), they are stabbing him in the back.

Arnel really is the story here for this band today.

As I watched, I thought "If Journey does decide to hang it up, Arnel will be able to write his own ticket". The guy is a major friggin' talent no matter what people who want to dog him say. Nobody can take that away from the guy.

and I KNEW Opie would do that "JuhhhnEEE" thing- blech

by **Blueskies** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:29 pm

brywool wrote:And these are the new days.

Arnel did great on DSB. On Faithfully, he was flat on one of the money notes, but then went on to sing other, higher notes that weren't flat. I don't care if he stretches notes and changes the phrasing a bit. He's making it his own and that's cool with me. If I wanna hear the original, I'll throw on Frontiers. He was better than Celine Dion was on that show the last time she was on. She was terrible that day- and she gets a lot of respect for her voice from the music world. I didn't hear Arnel with any more gravel than usual. He's doing great.

I thought it was great that they talked about Perry so much. It was very cool of them to do that, they really didn't have to and it was a wise decision. Not so much regarding Augeri. They REALLY need to acknowledge his contributions to the band. I would think that they don't want to mention him because of all the other stuff that went down with him. So be it, but to their hardcore fans, they are stabbing him in the back.

Arnel really is the story here for this band today.

As I watched, I thought "If Journey does decide to hang it up, Arnel will be able to write his own ticket". The guy is a major friggin' talent no matter what people who want to dog him say. Nobody can take that away from the guy.

Well said!

by **Carlitto H@kk** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:32 pm

brywool wrote:I thought it was great that they talked about Perry so much. It was very cool of them to do that, they really didn't have to and it was a wise decision. Not so much regarding Augeri. They REALLY need to acknowledge his contributions to the band. I would think that they don't want to mention him because of all the other stuff that went down with him. So be it, but to their hardcore fans, they are stabbing him in the back.

I agree that this was not the time & place to go into the last few months w/Augeri;
this piece was apparently about Arnel and where the band is at today...

BUT...

Neal & Jon, especially, owe it to the fans AND Mr Augeri to come
clean and really, truly explain what happened there.
But we all know we'll never get that from them...

by **Voyager** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:33 pm

Carla777 wrote:I just watch Journey Oprah show receantly..all i can say is WOW! arnel have such an amazing voice, one of the most talented and sweet singers i've seen, love the way he sing faithfully..i liked this performance!

You should be on Oprah.

:lol:

by **StoneCold** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:33 pm

bluejeangirl76 wrote:I plan to try and catch this on the local replay in about 40 minutes. I shall report back.

Or you can watch it all right here:

Journey - Oprah - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjlSR3snkus

Journey - Oprah - Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnOvU5gvaeM

Journey - Oprah - Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWgErfx-Ik

by **Blueskies** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:38 pm

StoneCold wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:I plan to try and catch this on the local replay in about 40 minutes. I shall report back.

Or you can watch it all right here:

Journey - Oprah - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjlSR3snkus

Journey - Oprah - Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1c3F2BW95Q

Journey - Oprah - Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWgErfx-Ik

I don't watch talk shows and stuff like that so I didn't even know what time it was on and missed it. Thanks SC!

by **Deb** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:40 pm

StoneCold wrote:Journey - Oprah - Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWgErfx-Ik

2:55 - WOW!

Beautiful job there. But ya know, watching this.......I really feel for him, cuz there is no one on Gods green earth who is going to be able to sustain singing those songs like that for too long.

by **Ftloperry** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:40 pm

While Arnel's story was touching Neal looked like botox gone wrong and Ross looked worse that Keith Richards. Why is it that every time Jonathan Cain speaks he sounds so gay? :lol:

Anyone else notice how the audience cheered when they showed the many clips of Journey with Steve Perry?

by **JasonD** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:07 pm

Onestepper wrote:His voice sounded like it still has some punch to it. I had the same response on the raspy aspect, but I didn't think it sounded awful. I do think he could easily blow himself out in short order if he weren't careful.

On another note, I'd be sick to hell of his story if I'm the other band members. How many times have they had to sit down and do the same interview about his upbringing and youtube discovery? Man that would get old.

Not nearly as old as them having to rehash everything Perry dating back to before I was even born. That must drive 'em outta their minds. :roll:

by **JasonD** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:16 pm

Deb wrote:
StoneCold wrote:Journey - Oprah - Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWgErfx-Ik

2:55 - WOW!

Beautiful job there. But ya know, watching this.......I really feel for him, cuz there is no one on Gods green earth who is going to be able to sustain singing those songs like that for too long.

This comment really surprises me. Is it b/c he's Arnel & not Perry? People argue all the time that Perry's voice is still just as crisp as it ever was, so how come Arnel's voice-days are numbered?

by **brywool** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:17 pm

Carlitto H@kk wrote:
Neal & Jon, especially, owe it to the fans AND Mr Augeri to come
clean and really, truly explain what happened there.
But we all know we'll never get that from them...

I really don't agree. Everyone knows what happened. They don't need to rehash it. Saying "We're sorry" really won't do anything.
They just need to let it go. HOWEVER- they also can't be saying stuff like what Ross (?) said about "Oh, those're just some crazed fans" or whatever.
They just need to say "It was a mistake. We don't want to talk about it".

MANY bands do what they got caught doing. Personally, I cannot believe they were so blatant about it. I mean, the tapedeck guy was onstage next to Deen for chrisakes... ugh, don't wanna go there.

They DO need to acknowledge that SA helped them for YEARS and deserves credit.

by **Carlitto H@kk** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:20 pm

brywool wrote:
Carlitto H@kk wrote:
Neal & Jon, especially, owe it to the fans AND Mr Augeri to come
clean and really, truly explain what happened there.
But we all know we'll never get that from them...

I really don't agree. Everyone knows what happened. They don't need to rehash it. Saying "We're sorry" really won't do anything.
They just need to let it go. HOWEVER- they also can't be saying stuff like what Ross (?) said about "Oh, those're just some crazed fans" or whatever.
They just need to say "It was a mistake. We don't want to talk about it".

MANY bands do what they got caught doing. Personally, I cannot believe they were so blatant about it. I mean, the tapedeck guy was onstage next to Deen for chrisakes... ugh, don't wanna go there.

They DO need to acknowledge that SA helped them for YEARS and deserves credit.

And they need to acknowledge that they played as much a part in the debacle, if not more, as Mr Augeri did.
They shoved him off like a leper. In hindsight, he was more a victim of the Big Journey Machine.
For all the years he gave, thay owe him that.

by **JasonD** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:30 pm

Ftloperry wrote:While Arnel's story was touching Neal looked like botox gone wrong and Ross looked worse that Keith Richards. Why is it that every time Jonathan Cain speaks he sounds so gay? Anyone else notice how the audience cheered when they showed the many clips of Journey with Steve Perry?

WOW!!! --- Was I watching the same show? Arnel's singing this time around was so much better than how he sounded at the Super Bowl but singing aside, if you're talking about their physical appearance, I have to totally disagree. I was just going to post that for once Ross didn't look like one of the character's from the movie Dick Tracy, Jon was hot as ever & Neal looked like a brand new man!!! As for Deen--- I love the guy & I know he's probably still recooperating from his hospitalization last spring & so I can't say anything too bad about him. The only negative thing I have to mention regarding Deen is what's up with the hair? I wanna say, "Gimme 15 minutes with ya, bro, & I'll buzz cut ya to sumptin, sumptin the ladies would love to see." :wink:

by **bluejeangirl76** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:31 pm

"Struggled for 10 years to find a singer...."?!?!?!

Bah! :evil:

I just knew I was gonna get ticked off if I watched that.

And why was Neal dressed like a carnival barker?

by **Deb** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:33 pm

JasonD wrote:
Ftloperry wrote:While Arnel's story was touching Neal looked like botox gone wrong and Ross looked worse that Keith Richards. Why is it that every time Jonathan Cain speaks he sounds so gay? Anyone else notice how the audience cheered when they showed the many clips of Journey with Steve Perry?

WOW!!! --- Was I watching the same show? Arnel's singing this time around was so much better than how he sounded at the Super Bowl but singing aside, if you're talking about their physical appearance, I have to totally disagree. I was just going to post that for once Ross didn't look like one of the character's from the movie Dick Tracy, Jon was hot as ever & Neal looked like a brand new man!!! As for Deen--- I love the guy & I know he's probably still recooperating from his hospitalization last spring & so I can't say anything too bad about him. The only negative thing I have to mention regarding Deen is what's up with the hair? I wanna say, "Gimme 15 minutes with ya, bro, & I'll buzz cut ya to sumptin, sumptin the ladies would love to see." :wink:

Bah, love Deen's hair just the way it is. Buzz cut.....blech. :lol:

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