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Jonathan Cain
Piano is one of the hardest instruments to master, very few have do it and been successful. Among those who have mastered it is long time Journey member Jonathan Cain. This Chicago native is not only a keyboard/ piano player, but also singer, songwriter, and guitar player.

Jonathan Cain was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 26, 1950 to Nancy and Leonard Friga. His birth name is Jonathan Leonard Friga, but his name

changed to Cain after marriage. When Jonathan was eight he began accordion lessons. When he was a teenager he played accordion and piano in clubs and at parties. Jonathan went to East Leyden High School in Franklin park, Illinois. He was a survivor of the Our Lady of the Angels School Fire in 1958. The fire killed 95 students and nuns.

In 1976, he released his first record as the Jonathan Cain band. It was called Windy City Breakdown. In 1979 he joined a band called The Babys. Then in 1980 he left The Babys and joined Journey. His first album with Journey was called Escape. On the album Escape is a song we all know called Dont Stop Believing. Neil Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo, and Arnel Pineda are all the members of Journey. He has been in Journey since 1981.

In 1970, he was asked to join a band called The Babys, which featured singer John Waite. Jonathan was also a talented guitarist. The Babys toured with Journey in 1980, and he was admired by the members of Journey.

When Journey's keyboard player, Gregg Rolie, announced that he was leaving the band, he selected Jonathan as his replacement in the band. When Journey's manager offered him the position, he thought that the manager was joking. He learned that this was his golden opportunity, so he joined Journey in 1981.

Dont Stop Believing is a very popular song. Allmusic magazine said "Don't Stop Believing is an anthem for the young who wanted to feel free and unrestricted." Dont Stop Believing is one of the best songs anyone will hear. Everyone knows the song and can sing the chorus. Anyone who is over the age of eight has heard this song.

This song is one of Americas favorites. You hear it in movies, on television, in stores and in elevators. If you hum this song everyone will know the name of it. America loves journey and so do I.

The song has a great piano part. It sounds cool and is very easy to play. I learned to play most of it in one day. The song is very catchy once you get it in your head you cant get it out for a while. It sounds great.

I love playing this song because e whenever I play it everyone in my house starts singing. Even people that pass my house start to sing. The way this song affects people is just outstanding to see. The way it has change peoples lives is just phenomenal.

Dont Stop Believing has affected peoples lives in many different ways. One way it affected someones life is by making them believe again. That isnt the only

way it changes peoples lives. It affects everyone differently. It just depends on the person.

Dont Stop Believing is my favorite song. It didnt affect my life but I love to listen to it. I chose this song because of the way it helps people in different ways. It is amazing to hear and read the different ways it affected people.

That song helped people through bad times. It is a blessing to have such a great song. If you havent heard this song, go out and listen to it because it is really good. This song is American culture.

This song was number nine on the US broadcasting list. I think it deserves number one. It is better than all those other songs. No song is better than this song. It is amazing.

Now you know about Jonathan Cain and his song Dont Stop Believing. I hope you listen to this song as much as I do.

Dont Stop Believing Lyrics

Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world She took the midnight train goin' anywhere Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit He took the midnight train goin' anywhere A singer in a smokey room A smell of wine and cheap perfume For a smile they can share the night It goes on and on and on and on
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/journey/dont+stop+believin_20075670.html ]

(Chorus) Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard Their shadows searching in the night Streetlights people, living just to find emotion Hiding, somewhere in the night. Working hard to get my fill, Everybody wants a thrill Payin' anything to roll the dice, Just one more time Some will win, some will lose Some were born to sing the blues Oh, the movie never ends It goes on and on and on and on (Chorus) Don't stop believin' Hold on to the feelin' Streetlights people Don't stop believin' Hold on Streetlight people Don't stop believin' Hold on to the feelin' Streetlights people