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Who's Crying Now
Journey Lyrics

It's been a mystery
But still they try to see
Why something good can hurt so bad
Caught on a one-way street
The taste of bittersweet
Love will survive somehow, somewhere

One love, feeds the fire
One heart, burns desire
I wonder who's crying now?

Two hearts, born to run
Who'll be the lonely one?
I wonder who's crying now?

So many stormy nights
So many wrong or rights
Neither could change their headstrong ways
And in a lover's rage
They turn another page
The fighting is worth the love they save

One love, feeds the fire
One heart, burns desire
I wonder who's crying now?
Two hearts, born to run
Who'll be the lonely one?
I wonder who's crying now?

Only so many tears you can cry
'Til the heartache is over
And now you can say your love
Will never die

Whoa ooh ooh, ooh ooh

One love, feeds the fire
One heart, burns desire
I wonder who's crying now?
Two hearts, born to run
Who'll be the lonely one?
I wonder who's crying now?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jonathan Cain, Stephen Ray Perry

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Comments from YouTube:

NewRetroWave

8w↑124

What a set of pipes! Amazing singer and a classic tune! :)

Kellie Turner

I got to meet him briefly thru text. He truly is a very loving and caring man

Yolanda Coney

4w↑1

Indeed

S. Strouper

5w↑2

NewRetroWave, it's that feeling and emotion that Steve seems to be able to put into every song that he does. I think that I've heard the new guy once or twice, and yes he does sound very close to Steve, however he'll NEVER be able to duplicate that stage presence that Steve has. The way that he talks with the audience, his interaction with the band, and his emotion like he's still up and coming and singing the song to everyone for the very first time.

Leslie Obreza

11w↑73

I can honestly say that Steve Perry's soaring and beautiful voice will go down as the best male rock voice of all time. I've also watched interviews with him, he's very humble, intelligent and kind.

Peter Ulrich

2w↑1

I would add Paul Rogers (Free, Bad Company)

GYD

@Aqua Mich Agreed. Add Adele DoD Delayed exits & no returns necessary. 1st dog in line to die. Last dog in line at suppertime. Dinners mine. I got this. If I die before I'm waked, pray The Lord my wretched soul to take. Amen. GYD gyd.guardian

Aqua Mich

3w↑1

Hi, in the category you must add Freddy mercury from Queen. difficulut to choose but Queen, overall, has much more tunes during their career

Tim E.

27w↑104

Still sounds better than any band today 40 years later

Goose Whisperer

Absolutely!!

Yusuke Urameshi

28w↑389

You know you've made it when you sound even better live than on the record. Seriously, this is unrealistically perfect.

thirteen day

6w↑2

Very meek

LENOVOVO

8w↑3

Amen Yusuke!!!!! AMEN!!!

Kelleigh McAllister

8w↑6

Exactly. I always tell these young music reactors to always listen to them live. I saw them 3 times. Always totally perfect!

Siomon English

9w↑6

Steve Perry is pure genius love his voice so much

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Peeka boo

35w↑281

Perry is definitely in a class all of his own, he could sing the phone book and make it sound incredible.

Ann

10w↑2

Yes! True!

Nunya nite

13w↑3

THAT was FUNNY....but TRUE!!!! Best regards to you and STEVE!!!!.

Dale Nacinovich

34w↑3

AMEN!

Jake Jennings

15w↑88

Nobody, and I mean that, could ever compare to Steve Perry as vocalist! Just an amazing talent all around.

Michael Smith

4w↑3

Freddy mercury, let’s give some props to him, they both are outstanding

Chris R.

4w↑1

I agree!!! There is Noone on this earth that could ever sound as good and talented as Perry. Wish he was still with the band.

Exit Only

34w↑241

Besides Perry's incredible voice, let's give props to the piano guy for the soul grabbing melody, the crying guitar solo, and the drummer keeping it all in the pocket.

Laudelina Rodrigues

5w↑1

Essa guitarra, vem do estilo Santana.

Goose Whisperer

5w↑1

@Exit Only There's no need for YOU to apologize. @Tom Molay is the one who should be apologizing to YOU! Not everybody knows every band member's name, for heaven's sake, especially if they're much younger than the people who were around when this was recorded. I HATE how RUDE so many people are these days.

Susan Hunte

6w↑1

@nancyawazing awazing videos

Susan Hunte

6w↑1

@Tom Molay great great videos

Debra Buckley

7w↑4

OmyGosh, you don't have to apologize for speaking on ur words. I know you could have ment it in a different way! A good way! You said.. give props to the piano guy! Which was ment in a good way. Me being a Huge Journey Fan! Just spoke a little too fast, because of ur reply. So I should be saying, Sorry Dear, It's All Good.🙏

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hobojakobo

9w↑57

Undoubtedly one of the most underrated guitar solos in history. Schon could combine shredding/ melodic lines in a way that few other guitarists can.

Ed big truck

@SKULLFREAK55 , I will agree he’s always in SP
Shadow. But Neals far from a show off. He’s got a hell of a resume and list of people he’s played with before and during Journey.

SKULLFREAK55

Funny thing is that neal will always be in the shadow of Steve. neal is only a show off.

Marion Walker

4w↑1

I agree! One of my favorite s of Neil playing, I still get chills when I listen to the guitar playing in this song. I graduated 1982 and one of the best time for TRUE Live music. These songs are still played in my home 42 years later.

Ed big truck

One of his best and easiest to learn.
Neals been my guitar hero since 1979. And the reason, I learned to play guitar.

tmklunk

Agreed

Tam Tam J

47w↑953

Music will never be this good again.

Kellie Turner

3w↑1

@Ja Lp Thank the universe for precious memories

Kellie Turner

You said it. The golden voice for the ages.

timothy myers

Wish I could go back to 81' when I became a Journey fan. 17 yrs old. Never got to see them.. Those were good times.

Yolanda Coney

4w↑1

His voice gets me

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Nancy Torgie

36w↑205

I love how Steve connects with the audience. He’s the best lead singer Journey ever had. 😘

Cucumberdrx

4w↑2

One of the greatest rock vocalists of ANY band!

R W

5w↑1

@Crystal Freeman FACTS!!!

R W

5w↑2

@Glucky Strong HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA That is funny.

Glucky Strong

@R W , are talking about Arnel Pineda? That guy can sing Survivor’s, Axle Rose’s, Freddy Mercury’s, Michael Bolton’s even Whitney Houston’s etc…. he is incomparable!

Crystal Freeman

8w↑6

Yes Steve Perry deserves his Crown 👑👑👑 as the one and only best lead singer of Journey past and present. 💋💋💋👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🎶🎶🎶💯💯💯💎💎💎❤️❤️❤️. Still in 2022 in Cleveland Ohio always and forever a Steve Perry fan .

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Starlet O'Hara

25w↑44

When a live performance sounds better than the original,you know the band is really great.This performance is flawless.

Jimbo Jumbo

28w↑167

This happened 40 years ago tonight, right here in Houston. Where have the years gone? Where has the good music gone?

Josh Cruz

3w↑1

107.5 or 106.9 depending on the zip code ;)

gary richards

6w↑1

PREACH BROTHER

nviiri yusuf

8w↑2

They were left 40 years ago in Houston...... After the midnight train left😥😥

Jimbo Jumbo

10w↑2

@MiamiDeed No doubt about it! I remember being at the local community swimming pool in 1978, and the lifeguards had songs from the first Van Halen album cranked-up on the radio. Glad I got to experience those years!

MiamiDeed

10w↑1

@Jimbo Jumbo Foreigner Queen van Halen REO

Y, great times.

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Stiffler

21w↑66

I listen to this every day and still gives me chills!! Steve’s voice is beyond belief and that guitar solo out of this world!! 👌🏽

Velma Joyner Such a beautiful song!

12w

I agree. I have my dose of Steve and Journey everyday as well! Can never get enough of "The Voice"! Always FTLOSP, a 4-ever fan! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Kathryn Moonmaiden

21w

I listen to this every day too! 🤘🏼

Jim Do

2y↑3.1K

98 years old and still listening to this..crying myself to sleep with happy tears..so glad I got to live through those years..

Scott De Tamble

That's impressive. And yes there's a thing about happy tears, also hurt that feels so good. Means you're living a long life and probably at least twice the memories.

19w↑4

Forever

James Bowerman

25w↑4

Agreed..mmm...Fab..

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Art

23w↑39

I’m close to 70 years old, yet I remember the profound effect this band had on my life back in the day. Thanks guys for your talent and the absolute effect you had on the world, back in the day. Great thing is, you’re still having that positive effect after all these years.

Patsy Summitt

WOW , 73 & I Love this Song very Much !! Today is 3/25/2022 Sounds Just As Good As The very 1st Time I Ever Heard It ....

Jack Wolf

13w

I'm 67 and i agree completely

Lynnette F

16w↑52

no one can replace his voice its that good there will never be another Steve Perry

Darcey Henderson twigg

15w↑1

No they're won't I hope I can listen to him in heaven

marion fitness

22w↑33

Hard to believe Steve is singing live. What a voice!!!!

Josiah Price

4y↑2.2K

I honestly can’t take someone seriously if they say Steve isn’t one of the greatest singers of all time

Judith Sweeney

Yup, Steve and David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tear. I have seen both in concert.

Chris Stevenson

@Political Outsider lol. Your list of 3 disqualifies you automatically from weighing in on this.

Melina Romero

10w

comparto lo que pusiste

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Velma Joyner Such a beautiful song!

23w↑23

Love this concert footage best! Steve's mesmerizing vocals are on point! Love,love,love it!💕💕💕💕💕

Richard Dames

27w↑48

The BEST male Singer EVER. For me, the BEST band ever. A 80's child, I TRULY MISS those years. REAL STUNNING BRILLIANT music. HUGE RESPECT to Journey & Steve Perry. You will never be forgotten.

Shahid Mahmood

27w↑81

The guitar solo still gives me goose bumps every time I listen to the track. One of the best rock vocals and the ending with my all time favourite guitar solos. Well done Journey.

CC3193

14w↑3

Neal Schon - lead guitar

Kieron David

20w↑80

38 year old black male. This group and Steve are amazing. Love their music

AngelWings

2w↑1

@sawthemin77 Well dang. I’m mixed Northern European with likely a bit of Sicilian. So what ? 😂😂😂🙄

AngelWings

@CW King of TX People are SJW’d into over-thinking just about everything including what color they are. I’m tired of it too.

Dixie Normous

2w↑1

You just HAD to mention your race huh lmao 😭

AngelWings

3w↑1

@sawthemin77 😂

AngelWings

@CW King of TX 😂

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marceror

18w↑21

Even current Steve Perry looks at this and wonders how in the hell 1981 Steve Perry could achieve such vocal perfection on a live stage. He was at the top of his game, and almost no one before or since has come close to singing this well.

SeaJay84

14w↑9

I don’t even know how this is possible. Journey at the pinnacle of both their talent and enthusiasm for performing. When bands reach this level, it’s difficult to say one is better; it’s just a matter of preference. Journey is in my top dozen bands, but my favorite songs by Journey reach my soul beyond compare. Surely it’s the voice... I can’t imagine a better one.

Cookie Hill

35w↑42

OMG is all I can ever say about Neil's solo's, they are off the chart, He gives his all and you can plainly see he is so into it. He is amazing, pure talent

MiamiDeed

10w

I'm studying Neil, STUDYING. Awesome 😎

HC

11w

I'll throw in Phenomenal, such clean flow makes it look effortless

yippy dippy

24w↑37

Can't ever explain the emotions I had listening to this song when I was teenager.

Carolina Mendez

39w↑40

This song means so much to me. My mom played this in the car when I was a kid. This music is very a special.

Second Nature

39w↑26

Idk how to describe his voice. It's so resonant and has "ringing" quality. Super satisfying to listen to!

jussi tikkuri

39w

Agreed... Why did he leave ?

Tim E.

27w↑25

He sings with such conviction. Amazing.
I'm sitting here listening after celebrating our 35th anniversary. We both love this song. Our hearts are one and we're hoping that we both grow old together ❤

Robert Ring

41w↑131

Neal Schon! One of America's greatest guitarist, EVER!!!

Mitchell Shaw

46w↑665

Not a single note out of tune, absolute perfection.

Edwin Yauris Herbas

11w

@DragnGunR64 Steve Perry el único y la voz desde Trujillo Perú 👍

Melinda Williams

7w↑1

Thats awesome. Didn't know they were friends. I'm a huge fan of Steve perry and bon jovi. Steves voice is magical. I'm sorry, but no one can replace steve perry. No one

Starquant

takecareofyourshoess

12w

@DragnGunR64 LOFL, Nazi much?

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Robert Jones

22w↑10

40 years old still sounds fantastic long live the oldies 🎶👍

F-15 Eagle

23w↑12

The memories just don't stop, when i hear this song. What a walk down memory lane. Miss these days. Great times.

Steve Montross

33w↑18

The studio version of this solo was the first I learned as an aspiring guitarist. Brings me back every time.

Isaura Ferrel

36w↑14

Thank you Steve Perry for the 80s music. Greatest sound ever. Thank you

Hrisostomos Mpatsikinis

4y↑2.1K

That ladies and gentlemen, is an example of a PERFECT live performance of a rock band. You can watch the video a trillion times and look for a flaw or a mistake, trust me, you wont find it.

Jim Johnson

I love what one man said he said collectively that band had more talent than the entire music industry today

william r johnston

10w

editing

James Rainey

10w

Agreed

IT GURU

22w

Toto

Carlos Hernandez

24w

Journey, the greatest band of all time!!!

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Kellie stewartjjhdhfkfdntjaa A ksi A

19w↑10

I love this group! Steve has sang me to sleep many a nights…..

matthew anderson

11w↑2

Though he received a great deal of praise and accolades, I still think some people missed how talented this man was/is. Truly on an extremely short list of those artists no one can duplicate

toddvandell85

32w↑84

Fckng Neal Schon absolutely killing it here on lead guitar.
What a heart-felt solo.
Beautiful.
And Steve Perry's voice was always truly otherworldly.
Like he dropped onto Earth from another planet.
Astonishing range.
40 years from this show, it still sounds amazing.

John Schleich

16w↑5

I was a baby when this song came out. Still one of my favorite

Nicholas Arden

3y↑767

I know Steve's voice steals the show, but can we talk about Neal's absolutely perfect guitar tone and control? That was one of the greatest live solos I've ever heard! Not overly complex, but serves the song perfectly and is chock full of feeling.

Nathan Culp

@Michael Ventura The Police say "hold my beer" lol. But Journey was right there with them at the top

PT Latham

29w↑1

@Christinabobina Too bad his character didn't match up to his talent!

Amelie Holbrook

30w

I guess, but there are dozens of studio guitarists who could do what Neal Schon did, but only on Steve Perry. That's why Neal's early efforts pre-Perry were failures, as well as his 2 solo albums. He's just not that good, sorry. The band was nothing without Perry, not only his voice, but his songwriting.

Eva Monroy

aandgdesigngroup

17w↑1

Definitely one of the top male vocalists of all time.

Izaiomi31

17w↑2

My mom don’t like rock at all but she heard him and say his voice was amazing.

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Brenda Bear

34w↑5

Love these guys 💜💜 Steve Perry is the bomb love his voice

Mary Hartman

12w↑2

Sold OUT!!! Great tour!! 81... Everyone you knew, had this album!!❤ the 80s were the best!!!😢True raw talent.

Shane Adkins

8w↑3

Journey is the best band ever ❤️🎶

Teresa Simons

34w↑4

Damn how can someone sound so pure and true to a song LIVE? I would have loved to be front row at this concert.

Teja Deja

34w↑10

Sounds as brilliant in the concert as in the studio…the purest of artistry 🎶✨🌟⭐️🎶⭐️🌟✨🎶

marco ortega

40w↑5

Que música aquella. Que felizidad.. Escucharlo en estos tiempos.. Genios.. Deverdad. Desde Chile..

MrMadFury20

39w↑5

What a decade! The 80’s will never be the same without Journey! Journey was the 80’s. This song is amazing!

Kristin Wiedemann

41w↑2

I think this song is the defining song for them. It has all the key elements that made Journey great. Steve hitting all the notes, neal with the guitar that is the journey sound, and of course johnathon on keyboards that pulls it all together. I started listening to them in the 70's, during high school....they are truly the soundtrack of my life.

Vandalorian Vandalorian

38w↑4

Steve Perry. That voice. Perfect!

Walter Gerlach

40w↑3

Journey was at the top of their game in Houston when this video was made. How awesome and magical they all were, what a sound, what a great band, what an awesome time to see these guys at their best. Wow, just wow!!!!!!!

Alfred Martinangelo

8w↑2

What can you say about this awesome band,that hasn’t already been said in a most powerfully positive way? 70s 80s 90s and then some! San Francisco’s finest!

inquisitor

30w↑5

My friends...talent. I remember when I first heard this emotive song at about ten years old. That voice and Neil's guitar tone. Magical.

Jordan Hill

2y↑698

Dude I've never met a band that sounds exactly the same live as they do in an album like Journey can! They are absolutely stunning!

Angie Chambless

Yes, I am amazed they did! I noticed that too! Perfect!

Anthony O'Neill

10w

Ever seen Rush?

MiamiDeed

10w

Boston and Y, Awesome 😎

Maggie Mae

13w

@Adrian1018 they were at rocklahoma 2013. Duvall was on point!

Adrian1018

1y↑1

Alice In Chains sounds even better live than they do in the studio (at least when they had Layne)

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Antonio Cagliarani

Essa formação do Journey com Steve Perry era fantástica!! Os caras eram show e músicas maravilhosas!!👏👏

Deborah Hogan

28w↑4

At 2:53 you can see reflections of camera lights on Steve It’s amazing how professional these musicians were to keep their composure. Love the 80 ‘s concerts.

Tim Willoughby

20w↑3

Steve Perry is arguably the best singer ever to hit a stage!

Robert Bruce

25w↑3

We are "lucky" to say we were alive, when this song was heard in outer space coming from this planet!

26w↑1

@Ricardo Emanuel da Silva Francisco Re-mastering has nothing to do with the actual recording and mix.

Roberto jr Guillen

26w

Absolutely they born for this and they will live forever for this

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fideau one

30w↑5

Sounds even better than the recording. How did they do it. Just that damn good, so good it's remarkable. But I would never pay to see them without Steve.

PT Latham

29w

Amen! True Journey fans agree- copy cat wanna bees just barely scratch the surface and completely miss the genius!

le th

7w↑1

Man, sometimes I forget just how good Journey was live. Saw the Escape tour and both were extraordinary concerts. Ah, to be 14 again...

Masterlee 43

22w↑2

I saw Journey in 1978 in Dallas Texas. It was my favorite concert of all time and I have seen just about everybody. Steve Perry is 73 now, but he will go down in history as one of the greatest of all time. I believe he is the greatest.

Keegan Godfrey

25w↑4

The days of true and raw talented performers with a gift that they shared with us is gone sadly .

Jerome Schuldt

1y↑166

Summer of 78 my wife and I attended a Stones concert at Rich stadium. The Stones were a bust but they had this young upstart lead in band that was relatively unheard of. The name of the group was Journey! What a performance they put on. They saved the show and were well on their way to stardom! I never get tired of their music!

carol peacock

20w

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

Trixie

24w↑2

Great stories! Thanks for sharing!

Ciara Hall

52w↑10

They blew out a lot of bands

Ciara Hall

52w↑15

They did the same shit in Cleveland in 1979 2 ELO they blew them out

Roc Jackson

22w↑3

This jam STILL sounds fantastic after all these years!

Johnny Johnson

17w↑6

After 40 years this song STILL gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. Always will.

Donna-may Featherstone

30w↑1

I remember seeing this exact tour in Montreal. Once you hear and see that angel voice in person you never ever forget it❤ along with the rest of the guys but ofcourse. This is the true Journey. Thanks for all your music.

Lance Watt

23w↑6

IMO, the best voice in rock history.

vinith maxwell

2y↑455

No gimmicks, no fancy stage setup. It's just these gentlemen with 100% passion and pure talent. Thank you for bringing so much joy in this 'Journey' called life. God bless.

boneshaker crane

7w↑1

Steve is still giving all of us his beautiful talent and voice even in 2022

PT Latham

29w

@Winds of March Journey/Perry tribute band
Wow, Just what's needed - another Perry wannabe! Maybe he can replace Arnel - now that would be poetic justice!

Winds of March Journey/Perry tribute band

Well, have you seen Frontiers and Beyond?

They had a TON of "stuff."

Like 10 semis.

They got a chopper shot and each semi roof had a letter on the top.

It read Journey Tour, 1981 Escape...

David Paz

1y↑6

One of the best bands to be perfectly match and perfect harmony with great voices and music talent that you want to listen to forever

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Maria boulukos

18w↑3

This song always make me cry. We lost so many to cancer and covid ! We need more peace and LOVE !

Kris Keane

21w↑1

Absolutely beautiful song and I didn't appreciate live music when I was young because I was worried about making it sound loud in my car but now that I listen to it live that's the most bittersweet and absolutely best feeling has to be in the world to have all them fan screaming

Marcela Retamal

41w↑2

I remember clear nights driving in the desert listening this song. It was telling my own story in the middle of inmensity with Steve Perry voice

Kris Keane

21w↑7

Steve Perry is one of the best male singers I've ever heard of my life

Niltomega

38w↑2

Just singing backups for Steve Perry requires serious pipes.
Kudos to his band.

A

38w↑2

Listen to this every night, lov'n it 💜

Robin Arden

9w↑2

Well over 40 years old and it still sounds Great.

Far better than any of todays music

Tyler Martin

33w↑4

Neil Schon is the king of the end of song guitar solo. No one ended a song like Neil, pure fire.

Clinton P. 1701

49w↑78

The greatest voice in Rock & Roll history, UNBELIEVABLE ! 🎤

Saulo babal

Eu nao tinha nem nascido
E vendo e ouvindo esse som maravilhoso hoje 2022
Musica boa !!!
Walew brazil 🤟🇧🇷

Cool Roy

33w↑2

Who knew any live concert could sound so incredible 😍 Rock n perfection.
" Oh sometimes I wonder "

TJan

11w↑2

I was at that concert, I was 7. I saw them several times in the 80's. Steve Perry is Journey, incredible artist and sounds awesome live. So happy I have memories of seeing the real band.