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How can you do this to us, Steve? You’ve stolen our hearts and crushed our souls. He’s not even halfway done but I’ve no doubt there’s no dry eye to be found in that stadium. Listen to the first few seconds into the song and tell me if it doesn’t move you to tears. It’s yet another reason why he’s a legend. Back in their prime, even with challenging touring schedules, he delivers every single night. And he brings the words and notes to life. He sells it to you in the most beautiful way possible. When you listen to his tracks, he doesn’t JUST sing a song. He doesn’t mind going the extra mile – extreme range or even difficult patterns just as long as he can create an impressive and incredible sound. He never allows himself to be confined, musically speaking. You see, if there’s anything we love more about Steve, it’s his ability to stretch limits. And the edgy sound in this track is the perfect way to complement Steve’s vocal performance. How can Steve make singing those high notes look effortless? He’s always had that geeky charm but when he starts singing, you become aware that you’re nothing more than a mere human in the presence of a rock god. His talent is just something else – a real musical genius. But to be fair, he can sing any song (even the directory and yellow pages) and listening to it will still give you goosebumps. It’s almost like you can breathe and touch their music. He sounds clear like an angel and if you’ve been to any of their concerts in the ‘80s, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience because dang, he just sounds way better live. And his vocals runs are so unique and rare. I don’t even know how is it possible to stay so cool while singing power ballads. This is yet another proof that he is otherworldly. And when he hits those high notes, it’s like his voice is crawling over your skin.
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What else can be said about this man and his god-given golden pipes? ‘Wheels In The Sky’ has his signature vocals stamped all over it. His music can never be topped – yes, not even decades later. AllMusic’s Mike DeGagne described it best when he said that the song “gleams with an honesty and feel only Steve Perry could muster.” Well, there’s a reason why he’s been called ‘The Voice’. This power ballad may have been covered a hundred times but nothing can ever rival the original. And his live versions just have that raw and wild vibe – like you’re getting a taste of something sinfully good. The clarity and range of his voice are insane – but that little rasp is also something else. Instead, he goes for the feeling – it’s like he’s generating some emotion for you to feel as he sings. Some vocalists tend to go overboard and thus overwhelm the listener. This is the prime example that Steve Perry doesn’t belt out just for the sake of showing off.