MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ARENA WEDNESDAY 8th JUNE 2011
Journey is an American Rock Band from San Francisco California formed
by former members of Santana , The Steve Miller band Band & others
in February 1973 as the Golden Gate Rhythm Section . The Group was
renamed Journey in the Summer & Originally included Keyboardist &
Vocalist Gregg Rolie , Lead Guitarist Neal Schon , Rhythm Guitarist
George Tickner , Bassist Ross Valory & Drummer Prairie Prince . Debut
Studio Album Journey ( 1975 ) 2nd Studio Album Look Into The Future
( 1976 ) Third Studio Album Next ( 1977 ) 4th Studio Album Infinity (1978)
They have done 16 Studio Albums . Journey had their Biggest Commercial
success between 1978 -1987 when Steve Perry was lead vocalist. They
released a series of hit songs including Don’t Stop Believin’ which in 2009
became the Top Selling Track in I Tunes History among songs not released
in the 21st Century . Escape Journeys Seventh & most Successful Album
reached number One on the Billboard 200 & yielded another of their most
popular Singles ” Open Arms ” . Sales have resulted in 25 Gold & Platinum
RIAA Diamond Certified 1988s Greatest Hits Album . According to the
Recording Industry Association of America . Journey has sold 52 Million
Records in the US. . Making them the 11th Best Selling Band . Their World
Wide Sales have reached over 100 Million Records Globally , making them
one of the worlds best selling Bands of all Time . Years Active ( 1973-1987)
( 1995 -2024 ) Line Up ( Dec 2007 – June 2015 ) Neal Schon Lead Guitar /
B/V & Lead Vocals ( 1976 ) ex. ex. ex. Jonathan Cain Keyboards / Rhythm
Guitar & B/V ex. ex. ex. Dean Castronovo Drums / Percussion & Occasional
Lead Vocals ex. ex. ex. Arnel Pineda Lead Vocals ( All Journey Releases from
Revelation Onwards ) ex. ex. ex. Ross Valory Bass Guitar ex. ex. ex. Magic .
SONG 1. Separate Ways ( World Apart ) ” Here we stand ” ” Worlds apart ,
Hearts broken in two , two , two ” ” Sleepless Nights ” ” Loosing ground , I’m
reaching for you you , you . Amazing arrangement & outstanding Vocals .
SONG 2. Only The Young ex. ” Another night in any town ” ” Yo can her the
Thunder of their Cry ” ” Ahead of their time ” ” They wonder why ” Love It.
SONG 3. Edge Of The Moment ex. ” Blood red sky fades into blue ” Miss
your touch in shadows I’m waiting ” Sweet memories of holding you
near ” ” In your eyes anticipating , Uh , Uh ” Amazing Song-writing. Magic.
SONG 4. Ask The Lonely ex. ” You’ve been picked & its over ” ” What that
chip on your shoulder ” ” Outside we are solid Rainbows ” ” Inside is where
the heart grows ” Amazing arrangement & Playing & Brilliant Vocals Magic.
SONG 5. Send Her My Love ex. ( C ) ” Send her my love ” ” Memories remain”
” Send her my love ” ” Roses never fade ” ” Send her my love . Pure Magic.
SONG 6. Resonate ex. ( C ) ” Feel your presence all around me ” ” On the
same frequency ” ” It’s all our love can be ” ” When we resonate ,resonate”
SONG 7. Guitar Solo ex Amazing arrangement with pure magic playing .
SONG 8. Stone In Love ex. ( C ) ” Those Summer Nights are calling ” ” Stone
in love ” ” Can’t help myself , I’m falling ” ” Stone in Love ” Great Vocals .
SONG 9. City Of Hope ex. ” People waiting for some kind of sign from above”
” Lost in the shadows doubt , need a message of love ” ” Nothing is certain
in uncertain times ” ” Hard to see beyond the greed & the crime Love It .
SONG 10. Lights ex. ” When the lights go down in the City ” & the Sun shines
on the Bay ” ” Ooh , I wanna be there in my City , Oh ” ” Oh , Oh . Oh ” Great.
SONG 11 . Tantra ex. ( C ) ” Feel it flow from me ” ” Tantra my eyes can see”
” Where we all belong ” ” Tantra watch over me ” Amazing arrangement .
SONG 12. Piano Solo ex. Another amazing with wonderful Piano playing .
SONG 13. Open Arms ex. ” Lying beside you ” ” Here in the dark ” ” Feeling
your heartbeat with mine ” ” Softly you whisper ” ” You ‘re so sincere ” ” How
could our love be so blind ? ” Crowd going Wild with Delight . Brilliant Vocals.
SONG 14. Chain Of Love ex. ” One precious moment in a state of Grace ”
” Send the mantra to a endless night ” ” Feel the peace of mind ” ” True
Perfection in one true light ” Amazing arrangement & overall sounds. Love It.
SONG 15. Wheel In The Sky ex. ( C ) ” Ooh , the wheel in the Sky keeps on
Turnin’ ” I don’t know where I’ll be Tomorrow ” ” Wheel in the Sky keeps on
Turnin’ Amazing Lead Guitar / Bass Guitar / Keyboard / Drums & Vocals .
SONG 16. Be Good To Your Self ex. ” Runnin’ out of self-control ” ” Get in
close to an overload ” ” Up against a No – Win situation ” Brilliant Sounds.
SONG 17. Lovin’ , Touchin’ , Squeezin’ ex. ( C ) ” You ‘re tearing me apart ”
” Every ,every Day ” ” You’re tearing me apart ” ” Oh what can I say ? ”
” You’re tearing me apart ” Amazing arrangement & playing Pure Magic.
SONG 18. Faithfully ex. ” Highway run into the midnight Sun ” ” Wheels
go ’round & ’round you’re on my mind ” ” Restless Hearts sleep alone
Tonight ” ” Sendin’ all my love along the wire ” Such amazing Playing .
SONG 19. Don’t Stop Believin ex. ( Big Hit For Them ) ” Just a small
town girl ” ” Livin’ in a lonely world ” ” She took the Midnight Train
going anywhere ” Just a City Boy ” ” Born & Raised in South Detroit ”
” He took the Midnight Train going anywhere ” Amazing Vocals. Magic.
ENCORE .
SONG 20. Any Way You Want ex. ( Intro ) ” Any way you want It ”
” That’s the way you need It ” ” Any way you want it ” Just Amazing.
This has been a wonderful Show from this Fantastic Talented Band of
Musicians of the highest order at the Amazing Manchester E/N Arena .