Steve Perry Rerecords Journey’s ‘Faithfully’ With Willie Nelson

rollingstone.comPublished: 5/14/2025

Summary

Steve Perry, known for avoiding public performances of Journey classics, has embraced collaboration over the years. Despite not performing his iconic songs on tours or reunions, he's been open to duets in studio settings. Recently, he team-upped with Willie Nelson to record "Faithfully" for the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid. The project involved virtual work, with Nelson handling his parts remotely while Perry recorded at his home studio. This marks Perry's first time singing "Faithfully" since 1983, and he expressed the profound impact of working with Nelson, who also praised their experience on Twitter.