It was a little shocking when Steve Perry left Journey in 1997 after a very brief reunion. Even more shocking was his swift replacement by Steve Augeri of the little-known Tall Stories. It did not take long for them to release new music with the fresh-faced singer. “Remember Me” came in the summer of ’98 on the back of the hit movie soundtrack for Armageddon.
The new track sounded exactly like Journey! A little bit harder than much of the recent Trial By Fire music. Notably (and noticeably), “Remember Me” also features their new drummer, Deen Castronovo. The lead singer change was the bigger news of course, but with Augeri, Journey cut a hot first track. The classic Journey hard rock anthem sound was recaptured.
“Remember Me” begins with the chyme of an acoustic guitar but soon bursts into life with the rest of the band. Jonathan Cain’s tinkling keyboards create a melodic undertone, but Augeri is front and center of the track. He can hit the notes with the right amount of power, and fooled a few people into thinking he actually was Steve Perry! Not a bad debut.
In darkness without you
Now I can’t turn away
From what I must do
You know I’d give my life for you
More than words can say
I’ve shown you how to love someone
I know you’ll find a way
Close your eyes
Remember me
Walk away
The sun remains
Remember me
You must believe
Remember me
I don’t have the answers
If you could see through my eyes
You’d let go of your fears
And though I have to leave you now
With the thought of each other
I miss your touch
You call my name
I am with you forever
Close your eyes
Remember me
Walk away
The sun remains
Remember me
Remember me
You must believe
Remember me
More than words can say
I showed you how to love someone
I know you’ll find a way
Close your eyes
Remember me
Walk away
The sun remains
Remember me
Remember me
Feel I’m gone
My heart lives on
Remember me
I’ll come into your dreams
Remember me
Say goodbye…
Remember me
Say you will
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The new Steve does sound like the old one on this song.
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He sure does. You can hear how he got the job.
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It was probably a no-brainer for the band.
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I don’t think I ever listened to Journey after Perry left. I did try the Arnel first album, but that didn’t hold me very long. I wish they’d done a Soto led Journey album as I bet that would’ve had some traction.
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I have trouble seeing the name ‘Steve Perry’ and not thinking of baseketball!
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Me too man. I need to see if that movie is streaming anywhere.
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The only time Journey came here was with this other Steve fronting the band.
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Did you see ’em Deke?
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No, the tix were pricey plus Jon Cain was with em lol
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Yeah screw that guy! Rollie #1
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Agreed. I’m tired of looking at ass clowns onstage that look like they would rather be elsewhere…
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It’s amazing how many singers sound like Perry. Lol. This is a good track.
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Good track. Terrible movie holy smokes.
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