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Journey Performs Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' and City of the Angels on The Midnight Special

Venue: NRG Studios Location: Burbank, California, United States Date: May 18, 1979

In 1979, just before their memorable live performance on 'The Midnight Special,' Journey released the album 'Infinity,' which marked a pivotal moment for the band. This was their first record featuring the iconic lead singer Steve Perry, who brought a fresh sound and immense energy to their music. The songs performed during the show, 'Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'' and 'City of the Angels,' showcase Perry's soaring vocals and the band's melodic rock style, characteristic of their transition into mainstream success. Interestingly, this period solidified Journey's reputation and paved the way for their future hits. At the time, they were still evolving their sound, blending rock and pop, and this performance helped to capture the essence of that exciting era in their career.

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