Greatest Hits by Journey (CD, Oct-1996, Columbia USA)

Go ahead… admit it. Journey is one of the great 70s and 80s bands – symbolizing 80s rock, hair spray, wild vocals and outfits. Lead by Steve Perry, Journey wrote and performed some of the most classic songs of the 80s – in fact, people often hear some of the songs and, after singing the lyrics, are surprised to learn its Journey.

The power ballads make the CD and scream 80s rock: "Faithfully," "Open Arms," and "Send Her My Love”. Non ballads songs like: Anyway You Want It" and "Don't Stop Believin'” are equally fun.

Other notes: This CD has a DVD companion that I purchased off of eBay as well. It does the band and songs such great justice mostly because of the outfits and hair. But if you watch closely enough, you will even see that American Idol judge Randy Jackson was part of the band in several scenes (looking awful!) as the bassist. Also, Journey is currently touring – it’s a great show, but beware – Steve Perry is no longer part of the band, and its just not the same!

Extra Feature: little known fact, but this CD doubles as a Karaoke preparation CD. Any karaoke fan will love this CD because it provides classic karaoke tune after classic tune.

1. Only the Young
2. Don't Stop Believin’
3. Wheel in the Sky
4. Faithfully
5. I'll Be Alright Without You
6. Any Way You Want It
7. Ask the Lonely
8. Who's Crying Now
9. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
10. Lights
11. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'
12. Open Arms
13. Girl Can't Help It
14. Send Her My Love
15. Be Good to Yourself