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Journey: Live in Houston 1981 - The Escape Tour

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1981 | 76 min | Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for people who'll be humming afterwards and music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 16 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Recorded and filmed on Journey's "Escape" tour in November of 1981 at the Houston Summit in Houston, Texas, "Live In Houston 1981" captures the band at the height of their commercial success. The concert was first filmed and recorded as a concert for the then-fledgling MTV network Hits such as "Lights", "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'", "Wheel in the Sky", and "Any Way You Want It" are in evidence plus tracks from the band's then-current album "Escape" like its title cut, "Open Arms", "Who's Cryin' Now" and "Don't Stop Believin'" .

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

  • Steve PerrySelf (Vocals)
  • Neal SchonSelf (Vocals / Guitar)
  • Jonathan CainSelf (Vocals / Keyboard / Guitar)
  • Ross ValorySelf (Vocals / Bass)
  • Steve SmithSelf (Drums)