Monday, June 3, 2024

...to Journey

Journey's most well-known lineup includes Steve Perry (lead and backing vocals), Neal Schon (guitar, backing vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals), Ross Valory (bass guitar, backing vocals), Aynsley Dunbar (drums).

This lineup lasted from October 1977 to October 1978.  Original members and new members began making changes leading to the present day lineup - Amel Pineda (lead vocals), Neal Schon (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, backing and lead vocals), Todd Jensen (bass guitar, backing vocals),  Deen Castronovo (drums, backing and lead vocals).

Steve Perry remained with Journey through May 1998.

The discography recorded and released with the most iconic lineup for Journey includes -

Infinity (1978)

Greatest Hits (1988)

The Ballade (1991)

Time (1992)

The Essential Journey (2001)

The list of lineups and album releases is extensive, so follow along on Wikipedia.

Let's go backward for a moment.  

Of the many songs Tony Bennett is known for, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" is well at the top.  Emphasis on San Francisco.

"Lights" made its debut in the top position on Infinity.  Journey formed in San Francisco in February 1973.  

The album - 4th for Journey, First w/ Steve Perry, Last w/ drummer Aynsley Dunbar

Album Track List

Infinity
Released in January 1978

- Side One - 

1.  Lights

2.  Feeling That Way

3.  Anytime

4.  La Do Da

5.  Patiently

- Side Two -

1.  Wheel in the Sky

2.  Somethin' to Hide

3.  Winds of March

4.  Can Do

5.  Opened the Door

Album Certifications

Gold in Canada

3x Platinum in the U.S.

(Wikipedia

"Lights" - Certified 2x Platinum in the U.S.

In conclusion,

Where he left his heart, they wanted to go back to the city by the bay.

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