Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (audio) Link

: The song tells the story of a "small town girl" and a "city boy" on a "midnight train going anywhere," symbolizing the universal pursuit of dreams.

: The instrumental track was recorded live in one take at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. Cultural Impact and Legacy Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Audio)

: The phrase was inspired by Perry observing people walking in downtown Detroit late at night under the glow of streetlights after a performance. Unique Musical Structure : The song tells the story of a

Journey’s "Don't Stop Believin'" (1981) is recognized as the "biggest song of all time" by Forbes, holding an 18-times platinum certification in the U.S.. Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Audio)

: Keyboardist Jonathan Cain conceived the title from his father’s encouragement during his early, struggling days as a musician in Los Angeles: "Don't stop believing or you're done, dude".

: The song experienced major surges in popularity after featuring in the final scene of The Sopranos (2007) and the pilot of Glee (2009).