Journey Rocker Kept 'Sopranos' Creator Waiting - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 06-13-2007, 10:35 AM

From imdb:

SPOILER ALERT: Rocker Steve Perry refused to let The Sopranos creator David Chase use his classic song "Don't Stop Believin'" in the mob show's final scene until he knew the fate of the drama's leading characters. The ex-Journey frontman kept Chase waiting until three days before the long-awaited finale aired in America on Sunday. Perry is a huge Sopranos fan and feared his 1981 rock anthem would be remembered as the soundtrack to the death of James Gandolfini's character Tony Soprano - until Chase assured him that wouldn't be the case. Perry says, "The request came in a few weeks ago and it wasn't until Thursday that it got approval, because I was concerned. I was not excited about (the possibility of) the Soprano family being whacked to 'Don't Stop Believin''. Unless I know what happens - and I will swear to secrecy - I can't in good conscience feel good about its use." And Perry was so true to his word, he didn't even tell his family the song featured in the finale. He adds, "I didn't want to blow it. Even my wife didn't know. She looked at me and said, 'You knew that and you didn't tell me?'"

Steve Perry...

Ireneparalegal · 06-13-2007, 11:52 PM

I heard on the news this story abt Steve Perry. I guess Perry was the hold-out on whether it was going to be used or not. He wanted to find out how the finale would be and until then, he wouldn't allow the song to be used.

Janice · 06-13-2007, 11:55 PM

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Typical news outlets and media. First it's J. Cain saying this and now it's Steve Perry. Can the news ever get anything right these days???

Good catch there. Someone needs to get the stories straight, lol.

Dr. Jazz · 06-13-2007, 11:59 PM

Creepy moment at lunch today - I was eating with some co-workers and we had ordered a basket of onion rings and "Don't Stop Believin'" started playing in the restaurant lol I looked out the window to make sure no one was parallel parking across the street lol

Janice · 06-14-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

Creepy moment at lunch today - I was eating with some co-workers and we had ordered a basket of onion rings and "Don't Stop Believin'" started playing in the restaurant lol I looked out the window to make sure no one was parallel parking across the street lol

If some guy walked in with a Members Only jacket on, then I'd really start worrying, lol.

Ireneparalegal · 06-14-2007, 12:14 AM

Do they still make Members Only jackets?

Dr. Jazz · 06-14-2007, 12:17 AM

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Do they still make Members Only jackets?

I don't know if they still make them - but I still got mine from '83, hey now!! lol

Dr. Jazz · 06-14-2007, 12:19 AM

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If some guy walked in with a Members Only jacket on, then I'd really start worrying, lol.

A couple of the plain clothes officers in the Vice Unit of my Dept. wear "Member's Only" jackets when they're under cover lol

catlover79 · 06-14-2007, 12:20 AM

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Creepy moment at lunch today - I was eating with some co-workers and we had ordered a basket of onion rings and "Don't Stop Believin'" started playing in the restaurant lol I looked out the window to make sure no one was parallel parking across the street lol

Beautiful.

You know, "Don't Stop Believin'" sure has been used for a lot of memorable TV shows/movies/sports events. It was the White Sox' theme in the 2005 postseason. It was used in the movie Monster.

My favorite use of the song, by far, is when it was the wedding march by the string quartet in The Wedding Singer!!

catlover79 · 06-14-2007, 02:04 AM

When did Steve Perry get married!?

Another dream dashed.

06-13-2007, 10:35 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Journey Rocker Kept 'Sopranos' Creator Waiting From imdb: SPOILER ALERT: Rocker Steve Perry refused to let The Sopranos creator David Chase use his classic song "Don't Stop Believin'" in the mob show's final scene until he knew the fate of the drama's leading characters. The ex-Journey frontman kept Chase waiting until three days before the long-awaited finale aired in America on Sunday. Perry is a huge Sopranos fan and feared his 1981 rock anthem would be remembered as the soundtrack to the death of James Gandolfini's character Tony Soprano - until Chase assured him that wouldn't be the case. Perry says, "The request came in a few weeks ago and it wasn't until Thursday that it got approval, because I was concerned. I was not excited about (the possibility of) the Soprano family being whacked to 'Don't Stop Believin''. Unless I know what happens - and I will swear to secrecy - I can't in good conscience feel good about its use." And Perry was so true to his word, he didn't even tell his family the song featured in the finale. He adds, "I didn't want to blow it. Even my wife didn't know. She looked at me and said, 'You knew that and you didn't tell me?'" Steve Perry...
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06-13-2007, 11:52 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I heard on the news this story abt Steve Perry. I guess Perry was the hold-out on whether it was going to be used or not. He wanted to find out how the finale would be and until then, he wouldn't allow the song to be used.
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06-13-2007, 11:59 PM	#4
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,094	Creepy moment at lunch today - I was eating with some co-workers and we had ordered a basket of onion rings and "Don't Stop Believin'" started playing in the restaurant lol I looked out the window to make sure no one was parallel parking across the street lol

06-14-2007, 12:14 AM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Do they still make Members Only jackets?

06-14-2007, 02:04 AM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	When did Steve Perry get married!? Another dream dashed.