The spring of ’79 brought the follow-up - “Evolution” – and it made Journey arena rock superstars, eventually going triple platinum.
“Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’” was the band’s first top 20 hit, while “Just The Same Way” and “Too Late” went into regular rotation on FM stations.
“Evolution” was released in April ’79; a month later, the band hosted The Midnight Special for the second time.
Alongside guests The Jacksons, Herbie Hancock and Anita Ward, Journey performed five songs: "Lovin’ You Is Easy," "Just The Same Way," "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin," "City Of The Angels" and "Too Late" – they also jammed with Hancock on the Junior Walker/Motown classic, “(I’m A) Road Runner.”
Journey – The Midnight Special (program intro)
The Midnight Special – aired May 18, 1979
Journey - Lovin' You Is Easy - Journey – Lovin’ You is Easy
The Midnight Special – aired May 18, 1979
Journey - Just the Same Way - Evolution Journey – Just the Same Way
The Midnight Special – aired May 18, 1979
Journey - Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' - Evolution Journey - City of the Angels - Evolution Journey – Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’ / City Of The Angels
The Midnight Special – aired May 18, 1979
Journey - Too Late - Evolution Journey – Too Late
The Midnight Special – aired May 18, 1979
Journey with Herbie Hancock – (I’m A Road Runner)
The Midnight Special – aired May 18, 1979
