Cain, who was 31 at the time Perry and Schon were 32 and 27, respectively , tells Billboard that the tune was "inspired by a dare-to-dream idea that there's a destination in your life greater than you can imagine, 'on a midnight train going anywhere,' " a reference, of course, to the song's lyrics.
Although Perry left Journey in and the group has undergone numerous personnel changes, "Don't Stop Believin' " remains a concert staple. The band wrapped its latest tour, a co-headlining trek with Def Leppard, in , but the chances releasing a new album with Perry, or even reuniting with him, are slim, Cain told Billboard in May Search term.
Billboard Pro Subscribe Sign In. Top Artists. So we began our song with our two characters and put them in motion. How does South Detroit sound? Is there even a South Detroit? I described the small, packed venue, the old bar smell, and the sting of smoke in the eyes. For a smile they can share the night. With our conversation about Sunset Boulevard still fresh, Steve and I went on to see the movie we were creating in our minds.
Everybody wants a thrill. JC: Mm-hmm. This is in the '70s. I took my lyric books with me and my spirals with me all up to San Fran and had them when Journey asked me to join We jammed some in the clubs, and then I'm asked to make this record.
Steve Perry looks at me and says the producer wants one more tune. What do you got? Go home and see what you got. I know you've got something. Pressure's on. Now, John you've got to write some kind of chorus where he can soar.
I went back to the band with those two lines. And the chords! Perry said, "Man, those chords are great.
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