Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997: Videos and Live Performances (DVD), Sony, Music & Performance

This is the first and only DVD compilation of Journey's classic, genre-shaping music videos that also features rare live performances. Special features: full frame format. Language: English Runtime: 74 minutes.

It's been 20 years since Journey's commercial prime when the San Francisco-based unit was arguably the most successful member of the mighty, mega-selling AOR axis, which also included Foreigner, Styx, and REO Speedwagon. Led by vocalist Steve Perry and guitarist Neal Schon, Journey hit superstardom just before MTV truly exploded, and although the band made several videos, they didn't rely on them. 2003's comprehensive Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997 includes 18 clips, and only a handful are concept videos. The remainder are live clips or simple, lip-synched, pre-MTV "performance" videos. Journey's concept videos aren't exactly considered classics; in fact "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" is occasionally lumped in "worst videos" lists. But it's a relic of its time, as is "After the Fall," due to its unusual (and inexpensive) look. The best concept video is the documentary-style clip for the ballad "Faithfully," which is about a band on the road. The performance video "When You Love a Woman" from 1996's ill-fated reunion album Trial by Fire has a classy visual style. The live videos are excellent: "Don't Stop Believin'," "Any Way You Want It," "Who's Crying Now," "Open Arms," and "Stone in Love," from the 1981 Escape tour in Houston, TX; and "Be Good to Yourself," "Girl Can't Help It," and "I'll Be Alright Without You," from 1986's Raised on Radio tour stops at the Mountain Aire Festival in Angels Camp, CA, and Atlanta, GA (with future American Idol judge Randy "The Emperor" Jackson on bass). "Wheel in the Sky," "Lights," "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'," "Send Her My Love," "Just the Same Way," and "Feeling That Way" are all performance videos. Although the look of some of the clips, clothing, and hairstyles are quite dated, the classic songs are terrific and that's what's important. Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997 is a perfect souvenir for Journey fans. ~ Bret Adams, All Music Guide

Performer	Journey
Music genre	Musicals, Music Videos
Music release type	Compilation
Media format	DVD
Edition	Standard
Language	English
Number of tracks	18
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	1
Series title	Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997: Videos and Live Performances
Track listing	Don't Stop Believin',Wheel in the Sky,Faithfully,Any Way You Want It,Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),Lights,Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin',Be Good to Yourself,When You Love a Woman,Who's Crying Now,Send Her My Love,Girl Can't Help It,Open Arms,Just the Same Way,Stone in Love,Feeling That Way,After the Fall,I'll Be Alright Without You
Record label	DVD
Target audience	Adult
Composer	Steve Perry|Neal Schon|Jonathan Cain|Ross Valory|Steve Smith|Gregg Rolie|Aynsley Dunbar
Songwriter	Journey
Music producer	Steve Perry, John Kaedeer and Michael Rubenstein
Number in series	1
Occasion	All Occasion
Track name	Don't Stop Believin', Wheel in the Sky, Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, Separate Ways (Worlds Apart), Lights, Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin', Be Good to Yourself, When You Love a Woman, Who's Crying Now, Send Her My Love, Girl Can't Help It, Open Arms, Just the Same Way, Stone in Love, Feeling That Way, After the Fall, I'll Be Alright Without You
Duration	74 min
Digital audio file format	DVD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N