"Don't Stop Believin'" is a rock song by American band Journey. It was released in October 1981 as the second single from the group's seventh studio album, Escape (1981), released through Columbia Records. "Don't Stop Believin'" shares writing credits between the band's vocalist Steve Perry, guitarist Neal Schon, and keyboardist Jonathan Cain. A mid-tempo rock anthem and power ballad, "Don't Stop Believin'" is memorable for its distinctive opening piano riff.
Don't Stop Believin'
Jonathan Cain, the band's newest member, developed the song's title.
Stop sign graffitied to read as a line from the song
Glee Cast performing the song during Glee Live! In Concert!
Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of Santana, the Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band as of 2024 consists of guitarist/vocalist Neal Schon, keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Cain, keyboardist/vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer/vocalist Deen Castronovo, bassist Todd Jensen, and lead vocalist Arnel Pineda.
Journey in 2013 from left to right: Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain
Neal Schon, the remaining original member of Journey in 2008.
Steve Perry, the former lead vocalist of Journey in 2019
Steve Perry performing in 1983
