Just the Same Way

"Just the Same Way"
Single by Journey
from the album Evolution
ReleasedMarch 1979
Recorded1978
GenreRock
Length3:18
LabelColumbia
Songwriters
ProducerRoy Thomas Baker
Journey singles chronology
"Lights"
(1978)		 "Just the Same Way"
(1979)		 "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'"
(1979)
Music video
"Just the Same Way" on YouTube

"Just the Same Way" is a song by American rock band Journey and the lead single from their fifth studio album, Evolution (1979). It was written by Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon and Ross Valory.

The song is built upon a piano riff and features layered harmony vocals recorded by Steve Perry and Rolie. Record World called the song a "hard but slick rocker."

Charts

Chart (1979) Peak
position
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)80
US Billboard Hot 10058
US Cash Box Top 100 63

References

  1. ↑ "Journey – Just the Same Way" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ Graff, Gary. "Neal Schon, 'Journey Through Time': Album Review". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. March 10, 1979. p. 1. Retrieved 2026-10-26.
  4. ↑ "Journey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Journey Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Cash Box Top 100 Singles, May 12, 1979