The 5 Best Songs of Journey – Classic Rock Review and Trivia Question
The 5 Best Songs of Journey – Classic Rock Review and Trivia Question
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Journey has seen many different phases, musically speaking, and has had its share of line-up changes. There is no denying that their biggest success was between 1978 and 1987, when they featured their original classic line-up. Journey’s record sales have reached an astonishing 80 million sales worldwide.
Steve Perry, the voice of Journey, is no longer fronting the band. Replacing him turned out to be a brave and successful decision as Journey continues to sell out arenas and top the music charts all over the world to this day. My trivia question to you is: What is the name of the new lead singer who took over in 2007? I will give the answer after I name my choices of the 5 best Journey songs.
Recorded in 1978, Wheel In The Sky was one of the first songs they wrote featuring the new lead singer Steve Perry. This song sounds far ahead of its time due mostly to the overdubbing and studio vocal effects. It puts you in a daydream mode and leaves you feeling good as you reflect back on life, both the good and bad memories.
In the early 80′s, power ballads were a must for rock bands that were trying to keep up with the styles and continue their success. Journey kept pace and succeeded with one of their most popular songs, Faithfully. This songs touches the heart and reminds us that true love can last a lifetime.
Lovin’, Touchin’ Squeezin’ is a song about one of life’s hardest lessons learned. What comes around goes around is the theme here. Affairs of the heart usually hurt the most. When it is put to some of the greatest harmonizing vocals ever recorded, even a depressing life event can become a very happy moment.
Journey knew they made the right move by bringing in Steve Perry when recording Lights. This song completely shows off his vocal range with him reaching an all time high. This is a very melodic song that is great to sing-a-long to. There are some great background vocals to this song also.
Open Arms is one of those love songs that put you right in the mood to slow dance no matter where you are when you hear it. Steve Perry was born to sing these ballads and this is one of the best ones ever written. He is so convincing and sings this one straight from the heart.
There is no end in sight for classic rock band Journey. They are going strong with their present line-up, and I don’t see any changes coming any time soon.
Now for the answer to my trivia question. The singer that took over the lead vocals for Journey in 2007 was Arnel Pineda.
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Teri L. John
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