: Drummer Steve Smith and guitarist Neal Schon layered the rhythm and 16th-note arpeggios to mimic the forward momentum of a train.
: It is a staple at sporting events, notably played for the Detroit Red Wings and during the 8th inning of San Francisco Giants home games. Journey - Don't Stop Believin' (Audio)
: Despite the famous lyric, there is no geographical area known as "South Detroit" in Michigan; Steve Perry chose the phrase because it fit the song's rhythm and phonetic flow better than "North" or "East" Detroit. : Drummer Steve Smith and guitarist Neal Schon
: The song experienced major surges in popularity after featuring in the final scene of The Sopranos (2007) and the pilot of Glee (2009). : The song experienced major surges in popularity
: 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".