Ex-Journey Singer Is Ready For Comeback

Former Journey vocalist Steve Perry is set to release “The Season 3” on November 8th via Dark Horse Records. The album expands on the former Journey singer’s exquisitely curated 2021 holiday album “The Season”, which revealed him as a flawless interpreter of the classic Christmas songbook.

“The Season 3” will include six newly recorded songs, including “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Let It Snow”, as well as a moving duet with his late father, Ray Perry. To celebrate the announcement, Perry has released a soulful, lilting rendition of “What A Wonderful World” alongside an animated video created by Magdalene Kennedy featuring archival family photos.

“The Season 3” marks Perry’s first release on Dark Horse Records. He joins the highly curated home of legends on the label founded by George Harrison in 1974, alongside labelmates Joe Strummer, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Billy Idol, Nina Simone, and more.

On signing to Dark Horse Records, Perry says: “I am so pleased to announce that I have just signed with George Harrison’s label, Dark Horse Records. I’ve so much music in me that has yet to be heard. To be able to work with a team of people who support and respect my creative expressions, is a dream come true.”

On “The Season 3”, the former Journey singer says, “I’ve always loved the magic in holiday songs. When I was a child, I would hear them on the radio in my grandmother’s kitchen while she was cooking. Today when I hear those songs, they take me back to so many wonderful memories.”

He continues: “The magic of music is a very emotional gift. The idea of me recording a holiday record started many years ago and now has grown into my latest collection, ‘The Season 3’. I have added six new tracks to this latest compilation, which now totals 16. I hope this record brings you precious memories too.

All the best to you and yours this holiday season.”

“The Season 3” is co-produced by Perry and engineer Thom Flowers, featuring an immaculately arranged and richly nuanced sound. Most of the album was recorded at Perry’s home studio. The series was brought to life through collaboration with drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (known for his work with Sting, Joni Mitchell, and Frank Zappa) and multi-instrumentalist Dallas Kruse, who also worked with Perry on his acclaimed 2018 album “Traces.”

The majority of “The Season 3” showcases an understated sonic palette, including piano, strings, and upright bass. Each track, however, leaves a lasting impact due to the soulful sincerity of Perry’s vocal work. For both the artist and the audience, “The Season 3” serves as a form of emotional time travel, providing a direct conduit for the kind of memories that sustain the spirit and restore a sense of joyous serenity.

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