Greatest Hits + Five Unreleased - Perry, Steve (Rock) (CD 1998)

Okay, I know a lot people see the title and go "Steve Perry's Greatest? I can only remember 2 or 3 three songs he did." Yeah, and there's over 15 tracks on the cd. Where did these songs come from? In the late 1980's, Perry had recorded songs for an album that apparently never got released. This is mostly a collection of those songs, plus a few selections from the two albums he did release - Street Talk and For the Love of Strange Medicine. The first two tracks on this cd are definately the most popular Perry songs - Oh Sherrie and Foolish Heart. However, aside from the popular, the cd is filled with tracks that are pure Perry-ish and Journey-isque. Only one song, Summer of Love, is deserving of being skipped (you'll know why when you hear it). One song that has become a favorite amongst Perry fans is "Melody". This is one of those simple ballads that just hits all the right chords and Perry's voice is so majestic it causes your spirits to fly. Also added to the list is "I Stand Alone" from the animated movie "Quest for Camelot," a song that I believe showcases Perry's full range of vocal talent.