Not everyone in the band was excited because it wasn’t something they normally play but lo and behold, it became an epic masterpiece. I felt so proud of the song.” – Steve Perry Every time it would come by I would just have to keep my head down and try to swallow the lump in my throat. The line “wanting you near” - I just wanted that line to go up and soar. There is one line in the song that I always wanted to be a certain way. “I had to keep my head down on the console when “Open Arms” was on. It’s as if Steve Perry himself was patting you in the back urging you to calm down. They probably play it to soothe each other when arguments heat up, lol.īut to be fair to Journey, they have several songs that speak to your soul and this is just one of them.

What’s better than a mellow classic rock song with Steve Perry hitting those high notes effortlessly? Most people have this as their wedding song and we totally understand why. Nothing will affect you the way this song does and that’s the simple truth. Say what you want about it, but it’s a gem. It was a shock that it became so popular.” – Guitarist Dewey Bunnell At first it felt like a bit of a novelty song.

It was initially felt that A Horse With No Name was good but perhaps a little too quirky. “Everybody had a song called I Need You in mind as the single. So anyway, we’re not here to analyze the meaning of the song obviously but well, this is so calming even hot-tempered Walter White approves. And why would there be rain in the desert? It doesn’t matter if the title and lyrics don’t make sense – check out the lines “I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name / It felt good to be out of the rain…” You know, he could have just named the poor horse William for all he cares. And it’s also soothing enough to put on repeat during long drives. It’s the kind of song you play after a crazy, chaotic week when you just want to chill and calm you soul. “When we put the band together we basically were talking about a rock n’ roll band with this horn section and we said, “What are we going to do with that horn section that makes it a main character in a song?” And that really is a big part of our signature.” – Chicago’s Jimmy Pankow Besides, it should be considered a crime if you don’t sing along.Īlso, it’s perhaps one of the most effective means of transporting you back to the ‘70s. It’s an absolute classic and that first line alone is enough to send you into a state of incredible calm. Chicago – “If You Leave Me Now”Įven if you find this a bit cheesy, today’s music still won’t hold a candle to it. These songs go so well with any kind of playlist.

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