Journey “Lovin’ You Is Easy,” Evolution

Smith’s funky groove playing and creative beat design join forces on the song “Lovin’ You
Is Easy”. He plays a broken pattern on the ride bell that matches up with Neal Schon’s rhythm
guitar part and answers with tom hits at the end of the bar. The hi-hat takes over in the verse,
and quarter note accents on the bell of the ride bring contrast to the chorus. (0:00)

Steve’s Thoughts on…
Journey “Lovin You is Easy,” Evolution

That’s a really groovy and funky beat that never gets mentioned. I like the opening groove with the bell on the ride cymbal and toms, it’s rhythmic and melodic. For the verses the same rhythm is played on closed hats.

There is a cool groove for the chorus and that song, from my point of view, has a Led Zeppelin inspired bridge. “Lovin You is Easy” was always a fun tune to play live with the Gregg Rolie era of Journey. We would always stretch out on the ending, which I loved. Advertisement

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