Journey - Don't Stop Believin'

"Don't Stop Believin'" is a 1981 song by the American rock band Journey.

"Don't Stop Believin'" is a 1981 song by the American rock band Journey. Released as the second single from the album *Escape*, it became the band’s signature song and one of the best-known rock anthems of the era.

Release and composition

"Don't Stop Believin'" was released in 1981 on the album *Escape* and issued as a single later that year. It was written by Steve Perry, Neal Schon, and Jonathan Cain, with its title commonly linked to Jonathan Cain’s father’s advice.

Chart performance and reception

The single reached the top 10 in the United States, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over time, it became one of Journey’s most enduring and widely recognized recordings.

Musical structure

The song is noted for delaying its chorus until the end, rather than repeating it throughout the track. This structure is often cited as a reason for its memorability.

Cultural impact

The song later became a recurring anthem in sports, television, and popular culture. Sources note its use in *The Sopranos* and *Glee*, and its preservation by the Library of Congress in the National Recording Registry.