Be Good to Yourself

Journey

About Be Good to Yourself

"Be Good to Yourself" is a song by Journey from their ninth studio album, Raised on Radio. Released in 1986 as the first single from the album, the song went Top 10 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and, as of 2019, is the band's last to do so.


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1988
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Runnin' out of self-control
Gettin' close to an overload
Up against a no win situation
Shoulder to shoulder, push and shove
I'm hangin' up my boxin' gloves
I'm ready for a long vacation

Be good to yourself when, nobody else will
Oh be good to yourself
You're walkin' a high-wire, caught in a crossfire
Oh be good to yourself

When you can't give no more
They want it all but you gotta say no
I'm turnin' off the noise that makes me crazy
Lookin' back with no regrets
To forgive is to forget
I want a little piece of mind to turn to

Be good to yourself when, nobody else will
Oh be good to yourself
You're walkin' a high-wire, caught in a crossfire
Oh be good to yourself

Be good to yourself when, nobody else will

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Journey

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", which became in 2009 the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most successful, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". Its 1983 follow-up, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching No. 2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's ap… more »

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Written by: John Friga, Neal Schon, Stephen Perry

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Be Good to Yourself" is a song by the American classic rock band Journey. It was released on April 15, 1986, as a lead single from their ninth studio album, "Raised on Radio."
Billboard Performance
The song was a massive hit on its release. It reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and remained in the top 40 for six weeks. This was Journey's last single to reach the top 10 on this chart.
Song Composition
The song was written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, and Neal Schon, members of the Journey band. Schon and Perry handled the lead guitar and vocals respectively, and Cain was on keyboards.
Album Success
Due to the success of "Be Good to Yourself," and other singles, the album "Raised on Radio" managed to reach a high position on the charts, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart in the United States.
Song Theme
The title "Be Good to Yourself" is essentially a message of optimism and positivity. The song communicates the importance of taking care of oneself and believing in one's abilities.
Live Recordings
Journey has performed "Be Good to Yourself" at numerous concerts and live events. There are live recordings available online, clearly demonstrating the song's popularity among the band's fanbase.
Song Cover
The song has been covered by various artists, including the Goo Goo Dolls, who played it during their concert in 2000.
Post-Release
Despite being released over three decades ago, "Be Good to Yourself" continues to be regarded as one of Journey's most popular tracks. It is often broadcasted on classic rock radio stations and features on many Journey 'best of' compilification albums.
Music Video
The official music video for "Be Good to Yourself" is available on platforms like YouTube. The video holds a nostalgic value, showing Journey performing in the 1980s fashion style.
Song Style
The song is a typical arena rock song, fitting neatly with the style for which Journey is so well known. With its energetic guitar solos, powerful vocals and catchy chorus, "Be Good to Yourself" exhibits all the hallmarks of the genre.

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