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Postby youkeepmewaiting » Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:11 pm

DSB is 9th in the UK Top 40 this week... good times.
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Postby youkeepmewaiting » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:06 am

Wow is it really only me who has anything to say about the fact Journey has a Top 10 UK single?
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Postby parfait » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:12 am

youkeepmewaiting wrote:Wow is it really only me who has anything to say about the fact Journey has a Top 10 UK single?


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Kidding aside: that's awesome :)
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Postby joonrock » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:13 am

It's quite nice to be smug after all the years of people of my age in the UK saying, 'Who are Journey?'.
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Postby Art Vandelay » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:40 am

Is this the original ESCAPE version, or the reheated Revelation version?
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Postby Michigan Girl » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:46 am

Art Vandelay wrote:Is this the original ESCAPE version, or the reheated Revelation version?


That would be news!!! :wink:
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Postby S2M » Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:20 am

Top 10 in what?

Most titles in the Bargain Bin.....? :lol: :lol:
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Postby ScarabGator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:20 am

no, its definetly the Escape version. No way the remake makes any chart, except maybe the weird and oddities chart.
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Postby lights1961 » Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:47 am

ScarabGator wrote:no, its definetly the Escape version. No way the remake makes any chart, except maybe the weird and oddities chart.


Isnt England itself weird and an oddity... just asking.
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Postby ScarabGator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:51 am

lights1961 wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:no, its definetly the Escape version. No way the remake makes any chart, except maybe the weird and oddities chart.


Isnt England itself weird and an oddity... just asking.


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Postby Don » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:40 am

If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.
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Postby Enigma869 » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:48 am

lights1961 wrote:
Isnt England itself weird and an oddity... just asking.


Considering that an almost 30 year old song is just now making its way onto their music charts, I would say that the answer is a resounding YES. This story is almost laughable. Next week those fuckers in the U.K. are probably going to announce that they just discovered the telephone. With any luck, dental floss can't be far behind :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Postby ScarabGator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:07 am

Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."
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Postby Don » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:18 am

ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."


Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.
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Postby WykkedSensation » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:34 am

Lmao at all you mutha's takin the piss out of the Brits.
It just so happens that the song is the #1 downloaded song in itunes history, and people from all over have been downloading it, but possibly THE main reason it has peaked like this is due to the aboninable X-Factor show where the eventual winner actually sang the song twice (including the final itself) on his way to winning the thing. Dude also sang 'Open Arms'.
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Postby Don » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:52 am

WykkedSensation wrote:Lmao at all you mutha's takin the piss out of the Brits.
It just so happens that the song is the #1 downloaded song in itunes history, and people from all over have been downloading it, but possibly THE main reason it has peaked like this is due to the aboninable X-Factor show where the eventual winner actually sang the song twice (including the final itself) on his way to winning the thing. Dude also sang 'Open Arms'.


Most downloaded catalog track of all time, It ranks in the 40s in overall downloads. Of course X-Factor is the reason it's doing well. I wonder what difficulties Simon ran into as far as getting a cover version released, as alluded to by SusieP.
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Postby ScarabGator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:52 am

Gunbot wrote:
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Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."


Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.


I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!
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Postby Don » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:54 am

ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."


Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.


I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!


What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.
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Postby joonrock » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:42 am

Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."


Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.


I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!


What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.


The music heritage over here is dire! They worship people like The Smiths and Paul Weller and don't even give a second thought to bands like Journey. We are definetly in a country where everyone just jumps on the bandwaggon. Midless sheep. God I hate the music here!!! It's all about who has an attitude, where the true songwriters get ignored. Pete Docherty is a perfect example over here. 99% of British people cound't even name a song by him yet he's a household name because he's a bum and is 'raw'. If you havent seen him check out a live video of him on youtube and curl into a ball! ewwwww "shudder"...
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Postby Duncan » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:56 am

joonrock wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."


Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.


I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!


What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.


The music heritage over here is dire! They worship people like The Smiths and Paul Weller and don't even give a second thought to bands like Journey. We are definetly in a country where everyone just jumps on the bandwaggon. Midless sheep. God I hate the music here!!! It's all about who has an attitude, where the true songwriters get ignored. Pete Docherty is a perfect example over here. 99% of British people cound't even name a song by him yet he's a household name because he's a bum and is 'raw'. If you havent seen him check out a live video of him on youtube and curl into a ball! ewwwww "shudder"...


Well fuck off back to wherever you came from then.

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Postby fredinator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:48 pm

Why is Journey such an unknown in the UK? Seriously? I thought the UK and US were pretty in synch with music. I have read that Journey didn't tour there very much but I think it's odd that they're SO unknown... ??
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Postby Duncan » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:08 pm

[quote="fredinator"]Why is Journey such an unknown in the UK? Seriously? I thought the UK and US were pretty in synch with music. I have read that Journey did

They're not unknown, they're at number 9 in the charts! This is on the back of the kids hearing an x factor contestant sing DSB and then checking out the original. Is this what us old fart are always banging on about - kids listening to some decent music for a change.

It is a myth that Journey are unknown in the UK. Had they played here in the 80's they would have sold out wherever they wanted to play.
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Postby fredinator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:21 pm

:) re the outrage. I thought I read somewhere on the forum that Journey was fairly unknown in the UK. It's awesome they're being rediscovered.
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Postby ScarabGator » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:59 pm

Gunbot, that avatar is one cup of asian hotness that I'd personally like to sip on....
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Postby jrny84 » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:41 am

Very cool!
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Postby joonrock » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:54 am

Duncan wrote:
joonrock wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
ScarabGator wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If for some reason, the retread version was released, all it would do would be to cause confusion as most people would download the version that 's on Itunes which is the Sony version. The two versions are so similar, people would just assume the version they were downloading was the one being played on the radio. If the retread got any sales, it would just keep the original version from charting as high. Two different record companies means their sales totals will be counted separately even though they are both technically Journey. The reason DSB is charting right now is because of X-FACTOR. If they had released a cover of it with Joe then you might have seen two versions in the top ten. Rage still would have hit number one though as both versions of DSB would more than likely have cut into each others sales.


I disagree. Everyone I know whos heard it-and not even die hard Journey fans-asked immediately " is that Journey??? Doesnt sound right..."


Dude, we're talking England. A lot of People over there think Augeri is Journey's original lead singer, as the band had not even toured there prior to him joining.


I got a buddy from England. Although he talks funny hes a hell of an intelligent fella. Can even write out the entire name of the liquor store on his check!


What I'm saying is Journey has never been a house hold name In England, more like a faceless band. I think DSB and Who's Crying Now are the only songs to chart over there. It's not exactly Journey country.


The music heritage over here is dire! They worship people like The Smiths and Paul Weller and don't even give a second thought to bands like Journey. We are definetly in a country where everyone just jumps on the bandwaggon. Midless sheep. God I hate the music here!!! It's all about who has an attitude, where the true songwriters get ignored. Pete Docherty is a perfect example over here. 99% of British people cound't even name a song by him yet he's a household name because he's a bum and is 'raw'. If you havent seen him check out a live video of him on youtube and curl into a ball! ewwwww "shudder"...


Well fuck off back to wherever you came from then.


Where? England? I think you missed my point. Either that or you have turrets.

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Postby Don » Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:26 am

Duncan wrote:
fredinator wrote:Why is Journey such an unknown in the UK? Seriously? I thought the UK and US were pretty in synch with music. I have read that Journey did

They're not unknown, they're at number 9 in the charts! This is on the back of the kids hearing an x factor contestant sing DSB and then checking out the original. Is this what us old fart are always banging on about - kids listening to some decent music for a change.

It is a myth that Journey are unknown in the UK. Had they played here in the 80's they would have sold out wherever they wanted to play.


Forget about X-Factor for a moment. Besides Ireland, where else in Europe has Journey been getting airplay over the last 20 years (Besides the Karaoke pubs)? I rarely hear them on BBC Radio, or the Danish Stations, even on the classic rock segments.
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Postby jrny84 » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:10 am

Yeah, I never understood why Journey was never really popular in the UK. For some reason they just never embraced or understood Journey like the U.S., Asia, and Canada did. Such a shame too.
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Re: Journey hits top 10!!!

Postby tammy » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:16 am

youkeepmewaiting wrote:DSB is 9th in the UK Top 40 this week... good times.


Congratulations to Journey/Steve Perry! Impressive...this song has many lives. :)
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Re: Journey hits top 10!!!

Postby ScarabGator » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:11 am

tammy wrote:
youkeepmewaiting wrote:DSB is 9th in the UK Top 40 this week... good times.


Congratulations to Journey/Steve Perry! Impressive...this song has many lives. :)

and only to Journey/Steve Perry....
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