When Ronny meets Denise for their first date, he’s surprised to find her mother, Claire, tagging along. Over dinner, Claire bombards him with intrusive questions, making it clear they expect him to bankroll their lavish lifestyle. Sensing their gold-digging motives, Ronny decides to play along. He pretends to be wealthy, even suggesting buying Claire a house. Their excitement peaks until he mentions needing approval from his “other wives.” Shocked, they realize they’ve been tricked. When the bill arrives, Ronny tells them they can pay to prove their independence and walks away, leaving them flustered and embarrassed.
After Ronny walked out of the restaurant, leaving Denise and Claire to deal with the bill, they scrambled to pay, embarrassed and flustered. Denise, once excited about Ronny’s apparent wealth, now felt humiliated by the revelation of his prank. Claire, who had been eagerly envisioning a luxurious future, was furious that her plans had crumbled.
As they left the restaurant, Claire scolded Denise for not spotting Ronny’s trick earlier, while Denise felt conflicted—both embarrassed and angry. She had hoped for something real with Ronny, but her mom’s pressure and greed had led to this disaster.
Meanwhile, Ronny drove home, chuckling at how he turned the situation around. It wasn’t just about getting out of an awkward date; it was a lesson in spotting manipulation and not letting others take advantage of him. He felt a sense of satisfaction, knowing he’d dodged a bullet, and carried with him a story to tell for years to come.
Denise never reached out again, and Ronny moved on, more cautious yet confident in future dates.
During the live performance of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” in 1981, Steve Perry’s vocals were truly phenomenal
In 1981, Steve Perry of Journey delivered a live performance of “Don’t Stop Believin’” that cemented his reputation as one of the greatest singers in history. Earlier that year, the song had become a worldwide sensation. During a 1981 concert in Houston, Texas, the band showcased their exceptional talent on this now iconic track.
Perry’s vocal delivery on this song is strikingly smooth and almost ethereal, capturing the magnetic presence of a rock star that electrifies the audience. Observers often comment that Perry’s live performance surpasses his studio recordings in its raw intensity and finesse. For an even better experience, you can watch an HD remaster of Journey’s 1981 Houston performance of “Don’t Stop Believin’” on their official YouTube channel.
With 274 million views, this live performance is one of Journey’s most popular videos, ranking third overall on their YouTube channel and number one among their live recordings. The footage comes from their Escape Tour, which supported their seventh studio album, Escape.
Journey played two shows in Houston on November 5 and 6, 1981, but it remains unclear which night “Don’t Stop Believin’” was recorded. The band was clearly in top form during the Escape tour, as evidenced by the popularity of “Who’s Crying Now”, which was also recorded in Houston and was the second most viewed live performance on their YouTube channel.
Fans praised the performance with comments like “No auto-tune, no backing tracks, just exceptional musicianship” and “Steve Perry sings like he’s effortlessly passing a test without studying”. The reaction underscores the awe and admiration for Journey’s live rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’” in Houston.
The song reached top ten status both in the US and internationally, eventually becoming Journey’s most consistent hit, with 18 platinum awards in the US.
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