Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 21:47
the inspiration behind "Mother, Father"
did steve perry write this song about his 'own' family (i.e. mother, father) or does anyone know the 'inspiration' behind this song? would appreciate any information you could give!!
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thanks so much for your reply....
yes, if ever on a 'rainy day' (i.e. bored
you wouldnt' mind; would be MUCH appreciated. have 2 small kids, so don't have much time to do this myself. probably one of my 3 favorite journey songs 
) thanks so much again!!!
This is what is written in the Time 3 book: A composite of two tapes, one by Neal Schon and one by Steve Perry, this dramatic piece with the first interlude written by Neal Schon's father, was later completed by Cain and Perry. I know Neal sites it as one of his favorite songs they ever did. Now as far as the inspiration behind it, I doubt it was about their own homelife, they both site happy childhoods. Steve's parents were divorced, but no mention of a broken torn home as is told in the story. Sorry, I can research it more in the old fan newletters.
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