Following a phone call between Cain and Perry, Journey returned to

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Following a phone call between Cain and Perry, Journey returned to Fantasy Studios in late 1985 to record their ninth studio album, Raised on Radio , but with Perry taking the role as the album’s producer. Tensions within the band were shown when Herbert and Perry fired both bass player Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith for musical and professional differences a few months into the recording sessions for the album, though Valory later admitted he left the band on his own accord. Bassist and future American Idol judge Randy Jackson , bassist Bob Glaub, and established drummer Larrie Londin were brought in to continue the album’s recordings. Raised on Radio was released in May 1986, peaking at number four on Billboard’s album chart, but underperforming compared to the band’s previous two efforts. It featured five singles: The top-10 hit ” Be Good to Yourself ” along with ” Suzanne “, ” Girl Can’t Help It “, ” I’ll Be Alright Without You “, and “Why Can’t This Night Go On Forever?”.