In 1986, after a three year hiatus, Journey had returned to the studio to record the album Raised on Radio. At the time there were only three members of the band; Cain, Schon and vocalist Steve Perry, with the three of them handling the writing chores.

Studio musicians rounded out the band for the recording sessions, including bassist and American Idol judge Randy Jackson.

The first single released became a top ten hit, "Be Good to Yourself."