Open Arms Cover Release – Nicoletta Rosellini interprets the Journey classic
- Evgeny Rygin
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Nicoletta Rosellini presents her new cover of Open Arms, one of the most iconic and emotional rock ballads by the American band Journey. With her warm, clear voice and a very intimate interpretation, she transforms the classic into a modern and heartfelt version that resonates with both fans of the original band and lovers of emotional vocal covers.
As with all her releases, this cover was made possible thanks to the support of her Ko-fi community. Their contributions help cover production and mixing, allowing Nicoletta to release high quality music every month.
Open Arms – A milestone in Journey’s musical legacy
Open Arms was released in 1981 on the album Escape and remains one of Journey’s most famous songs. Written by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry, the piece quickly became a permanent highlight of the band’s live concerts.
The song became a worldwide symbol of emotional rock ballads. Steve Perry’s unmistakable voice shaped the melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere of the original. Open Arms reached high chart positions, received extensive radio play and is still regarded as one of the most significant love songs in rock history.

Thanks to the Ko-fi community
The release of this cover was made entirely possible by the loyal Ko-fi community. Their ongoing support enables Nicoletta to produce music at a high professional level. How a cover is created and which components are involved is explained in a dedicated article:
Without this community, productions like Open Arms would not be possible in this quality. Nicoletta expresses her gratitude in every release to the supporters who accompany and motivate her.
As a supporter, you gain access to a monthly updated folder filled with high quality digital content such as exclusive photos and signed portraits, early access to the merch shop and the appearance of your name among the Ko-fi Heroes. You can join from as little as 5 euros.
Looking ahead to the December cover: Nothing Else Matters
In December, the next major cover will be released: Nothing Else Matters, the legendary song by Metallica from the album Metallica, which is often referred to as the Black Album.
The song has a unique origin. James Hetfield originally wrote it alone on guitar, revealing for the first time a surprisingly vulnerable side of a band otherwise known for its intensity.
Nothing Else Matters quickly became a global hit, charted in many countries and remains one of the most listened to rock ballads of all time.
Nicoletta is currently working on a deeply personal and vocally expressive interpretation of this song. Fans can look forward to a heartfelt version that respects the emotional depth of the original while presenting a fresh artistic perspective.
Conclusion
With her cover of Open Arms, Nicoletta Rosellini once again demonstrates how versatile and expressive her voice is. The combination of emotional interpretation, cinematic atmosphere and professional audio production makes this release a special experience for fans of Journey, classic rock and emotional vocal covers.
The announcement of the upcoming Nothing Else Matters cover further increases anticipation and shows that Nicoletta continues to pursue ambitious and meaningful projects, many of which originate directly from suggestions made by her Ko-fi community. Each month, the community votes for one of several possible songs, which is then produced and released.












