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Journey: Freedom

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On July 8, 2022, “BMG Rights Management” label released “Freedom”, the fifteenth Journey studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Tarpan Studio” in San Rafael, California, “Yo Mama’s House” and “Left On Sunset” in Hollywood, “NRG Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, “Addiction Sound” in Nashville, Tennessee, “Dreaming” in Orlando, Florida, and was produced by Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain and Narada Michael Walden.

Personnel:

  • Arnel Pineda – lead vocals
  • Neal Schon – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain – keyboards, synth bass, backing vocals
  • Randy Jackson – bass, backing vocals
  • Narada Michael Walden – drums, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Deen Castronovo – lead vocals
  • Jason Derlatka – backing vocals
  • Bob Clearmountain, Adam Ayan, Jim Reitzel, Keith Gretlein, David Kalmusky – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks are written by Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, and Narada Michael Walden, except where noted.

  1. Together We Run – Narada Michael Walden, Rachel Efron, Randy Jackson, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  2. Don’t Give Up on Us
  3. Still Believe in Love
  4. You Got the Best of Me
  5. Live to Love Again – Jonathan Cain
  6. The Way We Used to Be
  7. Come Away with Me
  8. After Glow
  9. Let it Rain
  10. Holdin’ On – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Randy Jackson, Narada Michael Walden
  11. All Day and All Night
  12. Don’t Go – Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, Narada Michael Walden, Jonathan Cain
  13. United We Stand – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Narada Michael Walden, Randy Jackson
  14. Life Rolls On – Neal Schon, Narada Michael Walden
  15. Beautiful as You Are

Bad English: Backlash

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On August 27, 1991, “Epic” label released “Backlash”, the second and final Bad English studio album. It was recorded in 1991, at “Conway Studios”, “Secret Sound” in Los Angeles., “Can-Am Recorders” and “Zoo Studios”, and was produced by Ron Nevison.

Personnel:

  • John Waite – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Neal Schon – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Ricky Phillips – bass, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Deen Castronovo – drums, backing vocals
  • Mark Spiro, Tommy Funderburk- backing vocals
  • Ron Nevison – engineer
  • Rand & Rose – mixing
  • Ted Jensen- mastering
  • Tony Phillips – vocal producer

Track listing:

  1. So This Is Eden – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Russ Ballard
  2. Straight to Your Heart – John Waite, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Mark Spiro
  3. Time Stood Still – John Waite, Ricky Phillips, Jesse Harms
  4. The Time Alone with You – John Waite, Diane Warren, Jonathan Cain
  5. Dancing Off the Edge of the World – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  6. Rebel Say a Prayer – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Russ Ballard
  7. Savage Blue – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  8. Pray for Rain – John Waite, Mark Spiro, Jonathan Cain
  9. Make Love Last – John Waite, Jonathan Cain
  10. Life at the Top – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Mark Spiro, Tim Pierce

Bad English: Same

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On June 26, 1989, “Epic” label released the self-titled, debut Bad English album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “One on One Recording Studios”, “A&M Studios”, “Conway Studios”, “Secret Sound L.A”. and “Pacific Sound”, and was produced by Richie Zito. The album was certified Platinum in US by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • John Waite- lead vocals
  • Neal Schon- lead and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain- keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Ricky Phillips- bass, backing vocals
  • Deen Castronovo- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Phil Kaffel – engineer, mixing
  • Mike Fraser– mixing
  • George Marino- mastering

Track listing:

  1. Best of What I Go – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  2. Heaven Is a 4 Letter Word – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, John Waite, Mark Spiro
  3. Possession – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Ricky Phillips
  4. Forget Me Not – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Mark Spiro
  5. When I See You Smile – Diane Warren
  6. Tough Times Don’t Last – Jonathan Cain, David Roberts, John Waite
  7. Ghost in Your Heart – John Waite, Martin Page, Jonathan Cain
  8. Price of Love – John Waite, Jonathan Cain
  9. Ready When You Are – Jonathan Cain, John Waite, Neal Schon, Todd Cerney
  10. Lay Down – John Waite, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  11. The Restless Ones – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Ricky Phillips
  12. Rockin; Horse – Neal Schon, John Waite, Jonathan Cain
  13. Don’t Walk Away – Andy Hill, Peter Sinfield

Journey: Revelation

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On June 3, 2008, “Nomota LLC” label released “Revelation”, the thirteenth Journey studio album. It was recorded in 2008, at “The Plant” in Sausalito, California, and was produced by Kevin Shirley. In 2008, the album was certified Platinum in US by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Arnel Pineda– lead vocals
  • Neal Schon– lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain– keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Ross Valory– bass, backing vocals
  • Deen Castronovo– drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • John Neff – engineer
  • Kevin Shirley– mixing
  • Justin Pintar – mixing assistant
  • George Marino – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Never Walk Away – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Jeremey Hunsicker
  2. Like a Sunshower – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  3. Change for the Better – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  4. Wildest Dream – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  5. Faith in the Heartland – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Augeri
  6. After All These Years – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  7. Where Did I Lose Your Love – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  8. What I Needed – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda
  9. What It Takes to Win – Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  10. Turn Down the World Tonight – Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  11. The Journey (Revelation) – Neal Schon
  12. Only the Young – Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, Steve Perry
  13. Don’t Stop Believin – Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, Steve Perry
  14. Wheel in the Sky – Neal Schon, Diane Valory, Robert Fleischman
  15. Faithfully – Neal Schon
  16. Any Way You Want It – Neal Schon, Steve Perry
  17. Who’s Crying Now – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry
  18. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry
  19. Lights – Neal Schon, Steve Perry
  20. Open Arms – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry
  21. Be Good to Yourself – Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, Steve Perry
  22. Stone in Love – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry

Journey: Eclipse

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On May 24, 2011, “Nomota LLC” label released “Eclipse”, the 14th Journey studio album. It was recorded 2010 – 2011, at “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, California, “The Blue Loft” in County Q, Nashville and “Quad Nashville” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Kevin Shirley, Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain.

Personnel:

  • Arnel Pineda– lead vocals
  • Neal Schon– lead guitars, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain– keyboards, rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Ross Valory– bass, backing vocals
  • Deen Castronovo– drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • David Kalmusky- engineer, mixing, mastering
  • James McCullagh, Alberto Hernandez, Jesse Nichols – engineer
  • Casey Barker, Jason Hall, Brett Lind, Alex Dolphin – engineer assistant
  • Travis Shinn- photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain except where noted.

  1. City of Hope
  2. Edge of the Moment
  3. Chain of Love
  4. Tantra
  5. Anything Is Possible
  6. Resonate
  7. She’s a Mystery – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda
  8. Human Feel
  9. Ritual
  10. To Whom it May Concern – Arnel Pineda, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  11. Someone
  12. Venus – Neal Schon