Toto - Africa (Live)

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    Toto were formed in LA in the late 70's by a group of friends who were all much in demand session musicians. They went on to epitomise the classic American pop/rock sound of the 80's and 90's with hit albums and singles including Hold The Line, Africa, I Won't Hold You Back and the multi-Grammy winning Rosanna.
    Live In Amsterdam was recorded in front of a fanatical crowd in 2003 during the world tour in support of their album "Through The Looking Glass". The set includes all their hits, tracks from that album together with live favourites.
    This track is from the full concert DVD "Live in Amsterdam", available now from Eagle Vision.
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  • @1caaru5
    @1caaru5 Před 5 lety +3169

    I might be mistaken, but this is so epic
    Can we hit 5000 litres of rain in Africa

    • @blanonski
      @blanonski Před 5 lety +5

      5000 liters

    • @1caaru5
      @1caaru5 Před 5 lety +3

      @@blanonski *5000

    • @Kaynos
      @Kaynos Před 5 lety +5

      mistaken you are not.

    • @manimax3
      @manimax3 Před 5 lety +8

      Dude concentrate on whats coming from the north.

    • @1caaru5
      @1caaru5 Před 5 lety +3

      @@manimax3 dude. Bless the rains

  • @voloftn
    @voloftn Před 4 lety +1566

    That drummer is smooth. He needs more love in these comments.

    • @kravitz1999
      @kravitz1999 Před 4 lety +123

      Simon? he's a beast. Drummers all know who he is :)

    • @luizcruz9656
      @luizcruz9656 Před 4 lety +4

      Yes

    • @danw331
      @danw331 Před 4 lety +92

      There used to be a joke about him, it went 'Why hasn't Simon Philips got a driving license? Because he doesn't know the difference between left and right'. The idea being he's so ambidextrous he can play everything both ways. Such a master.

    • @TravelingCelloSearchforMusic
      @TravelingCelloSearchforMusic Před 4 lety +5

      Like!

    • @michaelmclaughlin3837
      @michaelmclaughlin3837 Před 4 lety +21

      what is even more awesome is when you learn that he is actually playing behind the loop that Jeff Porcaro used on the original recording. Simon is an absolute master at the drums. There is another video that shows what he is playing during the main verse and how he has to play light and accent the main loop and not step on it .... and I would kill to be as fluid a player as he is, triplets for days and days. (and love your Icon, I'm in Oak Ridge, Go Vols!)

  • @SoftRockMusic88
    @SoftRockMusic88 Před 4 měsíci +186

    I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

  • @kurgin
    @kurgin Před 2 lety +663

    I was 13 in the 80's and was calling in this song to the radio station to ask them to play it..... sometimes i waited for over an hour for them to answer, and then 3 hours for them to play it. Now I can hear it whenever I want..... this generation has no idea.

    • @garyhighley9022
      @garyhighley9022 Před rokem +17

      And then hit play-record on the cassette at just the right moment so to catch the opening notes and miss the goofy DJ talking....here's that hot new single from Toto, we ain't in Kansas anymore Dorothy ...hahahaha

    • @williambarr318
      @williambarr318 Před rokem +10

      Wow I’m 14 and I never really realised how hard it was to listen to your favourite songs.

    • @kurgin
      @kurgin Před rokem +8

      @@garyhighley9022 haha no kidding, those stupid DJ's would talk through the first part of the song!

    • @charlottecunningham2141
      @charlottecunningham2141 Před rokem +4

      @@kurgin and/ or talk over the ending or cut it short

    • @OriginalPuro
      @OriginalPuro Před rokem +11

      The generations of instant access has no clue (1997+), which is why their attention span is diminishing, they've never had to wait for anything so to have everything makes everything less valuable.
      Having to wait for something makes it more valuable, which is a good thing.

  • @lauroncaligner1804
    @lauroncaligner1804 Před 5 lety +11238

    Imagine going to a toto concert and they dont play this song.

    • @camara0
      @camara0 Před 5 lety +274

      no way

    • @lolhahalolhaha111
      @lolhahalolhaha111 Před 5 lety +223

      worse, I saw them live and they ruined the song. They streched it out 20 minutes with solo's and barely any singing. Hold the line was played much better.

    • @strayjay61
      @strayjay61 Před 5 lety +35

      The Horror Horror!

    • @TomSistermans
      @TomSistermans Před 5 lety +70

      It would be a better concert, toto isn't a very strong band when it comes to live concerts but they really butcher Africa

    • @cocoa.exe.2279
      @cocoa.exe.2279 Před 5 lety +9

      R.I.P

  • @EmilY-gp1qh
    @EmilY-gp1qh Před 5 lety +4131

    How does that drummer manage to look like a 13 year old kid and 50 year old guy at the same time ?

  • @turdferguson7264
    @turdferguson7264 Před rokem +44

    Mike Pocaro was the funkiest bass player in Rock n Roll!! So underrated!!

  • @davidg.9932
    @davidg.9932 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Michael Joseph "Mike" Porcaro- May 29, 1955 - March 15, 2015-Miss the funky bass playing...R.I.P.

  • @UnderTheTableGremlin
    @UnderTheTableGremlin Před 4 lety +1166

    I’d pay for the entire concert JUST to hear them play this song. Seriously. The concert could just consist of this song over and over for an hour and I’d pay a hundred bucks + for it.

    • @Dom21221
      @Dom21221 Před 4 lety +13

      💯 would do that too. Check out the cover from Mike Masse. You won’t regret it 😀

    • @WillieBeeman23
      @WillieBeeman23 Před 4 lety +5

      Excellent idea Sir, I’m In!!!

    • @erinangela4694
      @erinangela4694 Před 4 lety +4

      I will do the same¡¡🙂🙂🙂

    • @tylerbeard3587
      @tylerbeard3587 Před 4 lety +10

      Me too, there is something blessed about this song that puts me in a diffrent place.

    • @rosefuentes9787
      @rosefuentes9787 Před 4 lety +4

      I bless the rain in africa❤️😍😘🇵🇭😊

  • @Gonzo2707
    @Gonzo2707 Před 3 lety +128

    This is sooo painful to watch now - I attended this concert. RIP Mike Porcaro. Gone, but never forgotten.

  • @leatheredlife4861
    @leatheredlife4861 Před měsícem +8

    The chorus is just pure perfection with Bobby...

  • @jaredbasslessons9577
    @jaredbasslessons9577 Před rokem +10

    The Best Bass Solo Ever 4:33 Sadly the bassist died but will remember him.

  • @DanNJ316
    @DanNJ316 Před 3 lety +961

    It's great to see Bobby Kimball on stage in much better times than what he's going through now, at 73 and suffering from the early stages of dementia and severe hearing loss. I don't care whether they used a backing track or whatever else here, in his prime Bobby was one of the great voices in music, and he was a huge part of the success of Toto and the incredible body of work they put together. I think we should all put some respect on his name.

    • @douglaskelly9173
      @douglaskelly9173 Před 3 lety +22

      Unfortunately that's the way some things happened!

    • @StopSilvester
      @StopSilvester Před 3 lety +10

      @@douglaskelly9173 great respect

    • @teekay_1
      @teekay_1 Před 3 lety +17

      You should read Steve Lukather autobiography. He has some "interesting" things to say about Bobby.

    • @StopSilvester
      @StopSilvester Před 3 lety +10

      @@teekay_1 what are you referring to`? i dont see how reading a book alone would change everyones mind

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass Před 3 lety +27

      Toto played You Are The Flower on their live streamed show they did last year as a tribute to him. Nobody was better than Bobby back in the day.

  • @MarkyBuMusic
    @MarkyBuMusic Před 4 lety +1497

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the cleanest drum fill ever at 3:28 ?
    Simon Phillips is a heavily underrated drummer.

    • @luiggiibanez
      @luiggiibanez Před 4 lety +80

      Simon Phillips is a global authority when it comes to percussion instruments.

    • @trueknowledgeispower
      @trueknowledgeispower Před 4 lety +19

      ....acknowledged.

    • @isaacjohnson5182
      @isaacjohnson5182 Před 4 lety +16

      Nicko Mcbrain from Iron Maiden is one of my all time favourites to, he plays beats and changes tempos so fucking well. Phillips is another one of my favourites along side Taylor Hawkins as well.

    • @drummeralbertrivera9577
      @drummeralbertrivera9577 Před 4 lety +5

      Luiggi Ruiz When it comes to fusion or other genres.

    • @jeffersoncochran1906
      @jeffersoncochran1906 Před 4 lety +2

      Yes we CAN!

  • @lesbasch8467
    @lesbasch8467 Před rokem +293

    This band is like a gift that keeps on giving and giving. The vocal ranges, tonality and musical talent of each member of the band is above phenomenal, it's "Epic!"

    • @tapsX3
      @tapsX3 Před rokem +13

      Back when bands really sang and harmonized. Real instruments being played too. In other words, pure talent.

    • @janekmachnicki2593
      @janekmachnicki2593 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Agree

    • @amandareynolds2781
      @amandareynolds2781 Před 5 měsíci

      Such a beautiful song

  • @angelpoggiuribe9006
    @angelpoggiuribe9006 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Bobby Kimball, extraordinario!!! Toto, la mejor banda de todos los tiempos.

  • @louisthompson6333
    @louisthompson6333 Před 3 lety +641

    The guy who sang the chorus is a generational talent

    • @pignonMZ6
      @pignonMZ6 Před 3 lety +82

      Except in this performance no human sang the chorus, which is understandable, with age the voice changes and the range becomes narrow. Still sad though, because I'm pretty sure the singer doesn't know his mic is muted judging from his efforts. At the end his mic is turned back on and he clearly can sing.

    • @aebhosor4835
      @aebhosor4835 Před 3 lety +49

      Who, Bobby Kimball? Yeah, he was great.

    •  Před 3 lety +41

      @@pignonMZ6 As much as it shocks you, the mic is turned on all the time and there are tons of recent live performances where you can see him singing. Talent, existed back in the days.

    • @ryanspencerlauderdale687
      @ryanspencerlauderdale687 Před 3 lety +10

      @@pignonMZ6 Either that or he’s lip syncing until the end.

    • @CherylBattista
      @CherylBattista Před 3 lety +60

      Please don’t sit and trash talk Any of these men. I know them, worked for Bobby Kimball and they are the nicest and most talented mofos in the music business. Do a little research before you trash talk my friends.

  • @michaelkiaunis8572
    @michaelkiaunis8572 Před 2 lety +140

    Toto is not just another 80s band. They are real deal professional musicians.

    • @ryantobin1007
      @ryantobin1007 Před 4 měsíci

      Absolute Guns. Jeff Porcaro was on another level

    • @johnoswaldpalines
      @johnoswaldpalines Před 2 měsíci

      Ultimate recording sessionists / hit makers

  • @samuelmathew3179
    @samuelmathew3179 Před 10 dny +1

    03:54 That Bass Guitar improvisation tho ❤

  • @robandcheryls
    @robandcheryls Před rokem +7

    I’m a 53 yr old veteran of (20nyr Army)four tours. Since high school and these songs gave me focus. Thank you @Toto. 🇨🇦 Veteran

    • @hcaballero57
      @hcaballero57 Před rokem

      🇺🇸 Army Vet 5 yrs, 1 tour OEF, 1 tour Afghanistan.

  • @DarcieGlam
    @DarcieGlam Před 4 lety +513

    RiP Mike Porcaro - such an amazing bass player.

    • @cuzzinzofficial
      @cuzzinzofficial Před 4 lety +2

      DarcieGlam rip

    • @larrysanchez1927
      @larrysanchez1927 Před 4 lety +6

      DarcieGlam Totally One Of the Best Bas Players Ever.....Rip🙏💯

    • @katherinelynne9646
      @katherinelynne9646 Před 4 lety +15

      He just inspired so much and now I am an actual bass player

    • @marcelopaur2736
      @marcelopaur2736 Před 4 lety +2

      Que en paz descanse !! Excelente músico !!!!!

    • @erinangela4694
      @erinangela4694 Před 4 lety +4

      he was really a good bass player.I kept repeating I’ll be over you and that bass part he did🙂

  • @rodolphelaporte2548
    @rodolphelaporte2548 Před 5 lety +170

    Mike Porcaro, i've a lot of respect for him, best bass player, R.I.P legend.

  • @hdfloyd
    @hdfloyd Před rokem +8

    Paccaro's bass line solo is legendary! To me this was there BEST tour video this thing was hot from beginning to end!!

  • @eleonorabondespacho7762
    @eleonorabondespacho7762 Před rokem +51

    Quem ouvindo em 2023? Amooooooooooooooooooooo! A melhor banda de todos os tempos! Apaixonada pelas canções! :)

    • @neliogomes6499
      @neliogomes6499 Před rokem +2

      Realmente uma excelente banda com ótimos musicos

    • @joelmeireles384
      @joelmeireles384 Před rokem +1

      Músicos virtuosos..... qualidade musical 100 x cento

    • @ricardobraga7499
      @ricardobraga7499 Před rokem +2

      Ótima música. E olha que sou da década de 90 hehe

  • @SwedySick
    @SwedySick Před 3 lety +2092

    This song is so good they named a continent after it

  • @liamg2271
    @liamg2271 Před 3 lety +394

    The drummer is absolutely masterclass.

    • @drummerboy2834
      @drummerboy2834 Před 3 lety +13

      Liam G Simon Phillips is a god.. My drum teacher made me watch him 20+ years ago... I can now say at 48 I am truly ambidextrous thanks to watching him and practicing, practicing and more practicing lol

    • @JorgeLopez-bq5ng
      @JorgeLopez-bq5ng Před 3 lety +8

      Simon Philips is fucking GOD

    • @jessicathorner8336
      @jessicathorner8336 Před 3 lety +3

      No shit shirlock

    • @johannesdmth
      @johannesdmth Před 3 lety +3

      hes very good but id like to see jeff porcaro one last time

    • @marioivkovcic3253
      @marioivkovcic3253 Před 3 lety +2

      Probbably the only one who could replace Jeff...

  • @moharak
    @moharak Před 8 měsíci +29

    They still looked great 20 years ago. I have good memories of listening to them in high school. They weren't considered a "cool" group but we all tapped our toes to their stuff. Africa is a great tune.

  • @erikomarlaralloja6435
    @erikomarlaralloja6435 Před rokem +9

    The three original members. this is pure gold

  • @cholze9146
    @cholze9146 Před 4 lety +162

    Toto: *End the concert without Africa*
    Audience: "Disappointingly walk away"
    Paich, whispering in low tone of voice: *I hear the drums echoing tonight...*

  • @SubhansVault
    @SubhansVault Před 5 lety +1785

    In the beginning the guitarist kissed the keyboardist’s hand because
    The song is originally written by the keyboardist and when he showed this song to everyone in his group the guitarist especially hated the song.

  • @0regretsinlife
    @0regretsinlife Před 4 měsíci +3

    These extraordinary talented men worked together to create a masterpiece that refuses to age

  • @simonelliot3712
    @simonelliot3712 Před rokem +28

    That high vocal in the chorus sounds just like it always did. Amazing!

    • @dekeltal
      @dekeltal Před 9 měsíci +9

      That's because it's most likely a playback

    • @simonelliot3712
      @simonelliot3712 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@dekeltal It's not a playback. His vocal is well documented.

    • @rodrigozamo
      @rodrigozamo Před 9 měsíci

      @@dekeltal Not playback but there is post production added, and you can clearly hear Kimbal's autotune added in the Falling in Between DVD.

    • @McDoinky
      @McDoinky Před 7 měsíci +1

      Definitely edited in
      That's the original vocal take

  • @grantcheney5070
    @grantcheney5070 Před 3 lety +293

    When you're still a teen on the inside, but your mirror says you're fifty. Time flies. Be good to one another and enjoy life.

    • @adrianarencibia7780
      @adrianarencibia7780 Před 3 lety +4

      I totally agree enjoy your life in the inside and yes time flies also be good to one another or the world is blank.

    • @heikob.4704
      @heikob.4704 Před 3 lety +2

      this is so true

    • @mariav.5828
      @mariav.5828 Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you, Grant , "I will remember" (Toto, Tambu, 1995)
      " I was born in the land Of the sun
      And the tall green grass
      And I don t understand
      How all this has come to pass".

    • @grantcheney5070
      @grantcheney5070 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mariav.5828 Wishing you and your family all the best! "This too, shall pass." Much love from Michigan.

    • @plcc07777
      @plcc07777 Před 2 lety +8

      50 ???
      I'm 70 and still a teen on the inside !!!
      🤩🤩

  • @tomjones861
    @tomjones861 Před 3 lety +759

    So it’s 2021 and this song is still a banger

  • @loganfortune6698
    @loganfortune6698 Před rokem +7

    The bass drives this song,so powerful

  • @paulkent1964
    @paulkent1964 Před 5 měsíci +14

    One of my favourite songs of all time. Love everything about it.

  • @BillyBrasilOficial
    @BillyBrasilOficial Před 3 lety +93

    The charisma of this bass player and impressive.

    • @Francisqueti
      @Francisqueti Před 3 lety +8

      Era marca registrada do Mike. Criativo e carismático. Não é a toa que é um dos maiores da história.

    • @karlukvp
      @karlukvp Před 2 lety +2

      @@Francisqueti infelizmente nos deixou

    • @PAL737
      @PAL737 Před 2 lety +5

      the bass player is one of the founders. Mike Porcaro

    • @JanBulin
      @JanBulin Před 2 lety

      @@PAL737 No, the original and founder bass player is David Hungate.

  • @parzival8108
    @parzival8108 Před 3 lety +59

    holy cow, Mike Porcaro is an amazing bassist, you can tell he has so much fun playing this song. rest in peace Mike, you will be missed

  • @assortedcontentchannels6076
    @assortedcontentchannels6076 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Even I was born 1987 existed this song today and forever

  • @gregteigland4788
    @gregteigland4788 Před 11 měsíci +6

    One of the best songs ever written. Is a top 10 song for me.

  • @TheAJUniverse
    @TheAJUniverse Před 4 lety +2083

    So we're not gonna talk about this amazing drummer?

    • @rmcvyp8633
      @rmcvyp8633 Před 4 lety +88

      google Simon Phillips for some out of this world drumming

    • @amesailor
      @amesailor Před 3 lety +41

      I'll talk about him all day

    • @amesailor
      @amesailor Před 3 lety +77

      Big shout out to his drum tech too. Dude's got those things sounding clean.

    • @vslurk
      @vslurk Před 3 lety +14

      Would hate to fill any of there shoes

    • @richardfox7487
      @richardfox7487 Před 3 lety +17

      Fantastic drummer.

  • @hamter.
    @hamter. Před 5 lety +1657

    Rains? Blessed.
    Drums? Echoing.
    Hotel? Trivago.

  • @fraserthomson5766
    @fraserthomson5766 Před rokem +2

    6:24 goddamn that man is feeling it. I'd pay just to see these guys jammin' :)

  • @achekholbeckal889
    @achekholbeckal889 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I was 23 years old when I first heard this song 😊 the World were fresh and vibrant then

  • @Grayback1973
    @Grayback1973 Před 2 lety +490

    Bobby Kimball was one of the greatest vocalists in his day but what made Toto such a great band is how everybody contributed. They made songs where 3 guys would sing in different parts of the song and it not only worked but it was magical. They also used many differnet types of instruments and NONE of their songs sounded the same, they were all very unique! Quite possibly the most talented group of musicians the planet has ever seen.
    One other thing I have to say was about the song Rosanna.When Bobby says "I never knew that losing you would ever hurt so bad!"......It just was not possible for him to sing that lyric any better.He belted it out with pure perfection. God could that man sing!

    • @zaziou711
      @zaziou711 Před rokem +4

      Led Zep was miles ahead

    • @tinydancer36
      @tinydancer36 Před rokem +24

      Bobby Kimball...legend!

    • @ricardoalurca9044
      @ricardoalurca9044 Před rokem

      @@zaziou711 led zep overrated as fxck

    • @kemyge
      @kemyge Před rokem +7

      in the past yes.... But now he needs to stop

    • @905Alive
      @905Alive Před rokem +7

      @@zaziou711 no way, not musically

  • @syd989
    @syd989 Před 5 lety +312

    R.I.P. Mike Porcaro. He ruled.

    • @chriswynes316
      @chriswynes316 Před 5 lety +1

      You mean Jeff.

    • @bigwilly528
      @bigwilly528 Před 5 lety +27

      Chris Wynes there were three Porcaro’s in the band. Mike was the bassist who died from ALS, which he was suffering from at the time of this video. Steve = keys Jeff = drums

    • @lucaschibler2631
      @lucaschibler2631 Před 5 lety +3

      R.I.P to you syd, the soul of pink floyd. You still rule

    • @Supreme56Animation
      @Supreme56Animation Před 5 lety +5

      William Henderson Didn’t Jeff Porcaro die after accidentally getting sprayed with insecticide and getting a heart attack as a result of inhaling it?

    • @MrRealgar
      @MrRealgar Před 5 lety +2

      Supernova Strike I mean, come on. He had some addictions too.

  • @user-we3mt2fu2p
    @user-we3mt2fu2p Před 5 měsíci +1

    Simon Phillips drumming is outstanding ! Einer der besten Schlagzeuger die es jemals gegeben hat und geben wird. Was er dem Song für einen "Drive" gibt ist nicht von dieser Welt !

  • @MrWalleye73
    @MrWalleye73 Před dnem

    Simon Phillips always a class A drummer!

  • @cwir88
    @cwir88 Před 3 lety +73

    That drum fill at 3:28 is smooth, my God!

    • @andreleite770
      @andreleite770 Před 3 lety +6

      It's just perfect!

    • @trabajosunaddanihernandez2612
      @trabajosunaddanihernandez2612 Před 2 lety +4

      Simply divine... is the great Simon Phillips

    • @edisontesla3932
      @edisontesla3932 Před 2 lety +1

      He must have experimented with several fills, eventually coming up with the perfect one.

    • @mazrio128
      @mazrio128 Před rokem +1

      Ok. I’m gonna be that guy. Go listen to Jeff’s fill live at Montreux from 1991. Jeff aka Jeff Porcaro founder of TOTO and the greatest musician of all-time. No disrespect to Simon. Just some info for those who would like to research the GOAT. ❤️🇮🇹

  • @miguelsaavedrums
    @miguelsaavedrums Před 3 lety +76

    RIP Jeff, Mike, Joe and Miles Porcaro.
    The Porcaro legacy will last forever.

  • @stormymaiden
    @stormymaiden Před 3 měsíci +1

    Solo puede hablar mi corazón al escuchar África.........una de las 100 mejores canciones en la historia del Rock 😊 gracias TOTO.

  • @thisismyhandle27
    @thisismyhandle27 Před rokem +4

    Can we appreciate one of the nastiest bass solo done live? That was amazing!
    Not many groups sound just as good or better live than on their album! Pure Talent!

    • @rdownmakeITbetter
      @rdownmakeITbetter Před 6 měsíci

      Considering how much pain he was probably in at this time makes that solo even more impressive!

  • @garbanzobean1
    @garbanzobean1 Před 5 lety +129

    Drums and bass. Holy crap they've got that bottom covered. Fantastic!

    • @slammingrooves
      @slammingrooves Před 5 lety +4

      RUTH HODGE Jeff porcaro is missed, but man, does Simon do a great job. And his drums sound phenomenal!

    • @davidnissim9203
      @davidnissim9203 Před 5 lety

      Jeff Porcaro did it the best. The guy in this video did a good job, but no one could play like Porcaro.

    • @cambrown2784
      @cambrown2784 Před 5 lety +1

      Jeff Porcaro was irreplaceable. Even Simon Philips knows that. But more importantly, Mike Porcaro knew it too. He formed a distinct relationship with Simon that was entirely different than his one with his brother because Mike knew, as a part of the percussion section, the importance of having one with every drummer he played with. Its also what made him such a popular studio bassist. I think this could have only helped Simon assume the role of filling some very big shoes, and I think Simon has done admirably in his work. Its still Toto, but its Simon's rhythm now. As it should be.
      RIP to both Mike and Jeff Porcaro. I hope the family documentary sees the light of day.

    • @monkeydluffy4218
      @monkeydluffy4218 Před 4 lety

      They are both different and both excellent and very respected, they made an amzing job on this song the rest is subjective...

  • @rangerwhite7091
    @rangerwhite7091 Před 4 lety +107

    Bobby Kimball has recently been diagnosed with Dementia. Remember his greatness as one of the best AOR vocalists in history.

    • @davidnissim589
      @davidnissim589 Před 4 lety +17

      Oh no. They’ve already lost two of the Porcaro’s and one of their former frontmen, now they’re gonna lose the original voice soon. What a shame.

    • @groovefretboard
      @groovefretboard Před 4 lety +4

      It’s bad yet they lived the lives of Kings and traveled the world playing iconic music so all in all it was a way Better ride than 99% of the rest of us

    • @jasonklein4031
      @jasonklein4031 Před 4 lety +6

      Bobby has had one hell of a wild life but still sad news nonetheless

    • @psychedelicfright85
      @psychedelicfright85 Před 4 lety +3

      This band just can't catch a break. It really fucking sucks

    • @casinosnoopy9900
      @casinosnoopy9900 Před 3 lety +3

      If so, i feel badly for him. My dad had dementia and watching a loved one go out like that is brutal.

  • @geofftipton6210
    @geofftipton6210 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This drummer is incredible! Reminds me of Ernie Palacio

  • @ryuka5730
    @ryuka5730 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This beautiful Máster pice will keep across the time forever...!!!

  • @SWog617
    @SWog617 Před 3 lety +48

    Rest in peace, Mike Porcaro.
    I lost my mom to the same disease. I can personally vouch for the great work done by the ALS Association for those affected by the disease and their families. They really appreciate donations. One day a cure will be found.

  • @michaelalucard7532
    @michaelalucard7532 Před 3 lety +50

    Toto, May 14, 2021 and we are still here listening to this , Taking us back to when singers had real talent. Hi Michael Jackson

    • @thomasalmond3311
      @thomasalmond3311 Před měsícem

      It's interesting that you bring up Michael Jackson, the song Human Nature was originally offered to Toto!!!.

  • @MissLionRose
    @MissLionRose Před 8 měsíci +3

    2:30 YES to those drums!!❤

  • @user-cu1tl2bd1g
    @user-cu1tl2bd1g Před 3 měsíci +2

    That was absolutely terrific! They were a very talented band of singers and musicians. Thanks for the live clip;

  • @sergarlantyrell7847
    @sergarlantyrell7847 Před 4 lety +2089

    If your dads formed a band... They would look like Toto.

    • @mikeyljacmikeyjac1807
      @mikeyljacmikeyjac1807 Před 4 lety +184

      Problem is they wouldn't sound like them

    • @bigbadryster
      @bigbadryster Před 4 lety +21

      @@mikeyljacmikeyjac1807 no they definitely would. They, vocally, sound tragic.

    • @plumbelect
      @plumbelect Před 4 lety +8

      i´d like to be the singer.... what a beautiful dream I have....

    • @lucatoni6402
      @lucatoni6402 Před 4 lety +8

      i only have one :/

    • @jrssww
      @jrssww Před 4 lety

      this comment :D

  • @roverdover4038
    @roverdover4038 Před 3 lety +45

    This is the best TOTO rendition of Africa,,, everything, just sounds perfect.

    • @mauriciotrilha
      @mauriciotrilha Před 3 lety +5

      playback

    • @scrambis
      @scrambis Před 2 lety +1

      naw man 2013 35th anniversary tour, sick vocals from Joseph Williams and nothing piped in

    • @johnmeyer4683
      @johnmeyer4683 Před 2 lety

      ur smoking crack joe williams is what made toto in the late 80's

    • @hehhehhuhhuh7014
      @hehhehhuhhuh7014 Před 2 lety +1

      @@scrambis As great as Bobby Kimball used to be, I totally agree with you about Joseph Williams. Here is a link to the 2015 version with Joseph Williams. Man, he is awesome!! .... czcams.com/video/P4t0vhGQ8zk/video.html

  • @spptube
    @spptube Před rokem +9

    Drums and Bass are top notch. What a song by Toto.

  • @X61f
    @X61f Před rokem +1

    4:45 !.The best electric guitar bass duet ever!.Mike Porcaro There was an angel with a guitar!
    He was the bassist at heart!!!!A 5-string bass control that today people ask why you need a 5-string?! , go look for it!. He understood the tool at the highest level there is! .
    The BASS greatest of them all! He was and will be a great confirmation! in the bass world! Now he is an angel, I swore in my life to remember him and remember him until the day I die! ."WAH WAH WAH! WAH WAH! !!!!!!!.6:22-6:33 You can literally hear the cry of Africa! Through the guitar!.
    Perfect performance Take $5000 welcome and get me back there now ! FUKING Perfect !.

  • @triciadantonio9481
    @triciadantonio9481 Před 4 lety +56

    Rumor has it that the rains in Africa are actually blessed because of this band and the kids in Africa are getting a shit ton of water

  • @sizan2905
    @sizan2905 Před 4 lety +439

    This song makes me miss Africa but I've never been there.

  • @daniloaugustodacruz162
    @daniloaugustodacruz162 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Vc vê a paixão dos caras pela musica através dessa musica ❤❤❤

  • @tommysfather
    @tommysfather Před 10 měsíci +3

    What helps to make this song great is the terrific drum playing. It helps to drive this song to fever pitch.

  • @Hextraordinary13
    @Hextraordinary13 Před 5 lety +74

    I love that the guy who said the song wouldn't be a hit (or something to that effect) went over and "kissed the ring" of the band member that wrote it. That's HILARIOUS.

  • @LivanDon
    @LivanDon Před 3 lety +34

    One of the most beautiful songs ever made!

  • @chantalstigter7913
    @chantalstigter7913 Před rokem +2

    Morceau mystique de notre soirée de mariage,toujours super ravie quelle face partie de mes tops,merci Toto 💗

  • @davidportillacruces1364
    @davidportillacruces1364 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Simon Phillips is amazing drummer!!! 😃

  • @michaelkoper5061
    @michaelkoper5061 Před 3 lety +35

    The drummer; God Bless him;
    never breaks into a sweat.
    What rhythm, What tempo. SO Awesome.

    • @squamanto5420
      @squamanto5420 Před 3 lety +1

      the drummer is simon philips. one of the famoust and best drummers ever. every drummer knows this dude

    • @fauriomoura3514
      @fauriomoura3514 Před 3 lety

      Vão com o coração dos . Coisa linda ouvir. Sempre arrepiante 👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍 i

  • @dmatahumsincanada
    @dmatahumsincanada Před 3 lety +85

    The bass line on this one is just phenomenal.

    • @nancybalzer8730
      @nancybalzer8730 Před 3 lety +15

      Bless his heart he is no longer with us. RIP Mike.

    • @sickening_love1154
      @sickening_love1154 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nancybalzer8730 REALLY? NOOOOO

    • @Ben-dq4mz
      @Ben-dq4mz Před 2 lety +5

      @@sickening_love1154 He passed away in 2015 due to ALS Disease, Sad.

    • @TheExxl
      @TheExxl Před 2 lety +1

      @@sickening_love1154 he died years ago since 2015

    • @zahrozouzou909
      @zahrozouzou909 Před rokem +2

      @@TheExxl Rip Mike Porcaro and his brother Jeff

  • @haroldbrown5308
    @haroldbrown5308 Před 2 lety

    I went to another cancert and at break I heard this song played on the tape for the break! I fell in love with song! I thank you very much!

  • @Elavator66
    @Elavator66 Před 10 měsíci +1

    sounds identical to the album version AWESOME!!

  • @d.mcdave8880
    @d.mcdave8880 Před 2 lety +197

    This drummer just kills it! Got to be one of the best ever. And the bass player has got a serious groove on. Very, very good all around vocals. 30 million views, damn. Haven't seen anything like them in many, many years.. Probably won't again.

    • @d.mcdave8880
      @d.mcdave8880 Před 2 lety +7

      @Mark H Thanks for the info. This guy has done everything! I think I read he has over 700 album credits.... Thats incredible. I am not a drummer but I could tell there was something special about this guy. He is just so clean and precise and never over done.

    • @mark-mingweihsu4374
      @mark-mingweihsu4374 Před 2 lety +1

      Try to google his performance of Jazz with Hiromi. If you also enjoy Jazz genre, he will blow you mind to another level.

    • @d.mcdave8880
      @d.mcdave8880 Před 2 lety +5

      @@danielrn133 The drummer sets the attitude and holds all the musicians to a regulated tempo and beat. This guy just does it a little better than most. One of the best I've seen.

    • @d.mcdave8880
      @d.mcdave8880 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mark-mingweihsu4374 Thanks for the tip. I do enjoy Jazz and I will look into Hiromi.

    • @yankees29
      @yankees29 Před 2 lety +11

      The original Toto drummer was incredibly talented. Jeff Porcaro

  • @Peter_S_
    @Peter_S_ Před 5 lety +45

    Toto is easily one of the best live bands I've ever seen. DO NOT MISS A SHOW IF THEY PLAY NEAR YOU!!!

  • @activelyinactive007
    @activelyinactive007 Před rokem +1

    I always come back to this particular video because of the Mike’s bassline in the 1st and 2nd chorus. Is nobody gonna talk about that?? Sheesh.

  • @jackbarefield5169
    @jackbarefield5169 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Miss you Jeff on drums - RIP brother but great sound by all!

  • @stevecash83
    @stevecash83 Před 4 lety +852

    23 million views. I probably account for at least 500 of them.

    • @campursarimania
      @campursarimania Před 3 lety +10

      You Gotta Pump Those Numbers Up, Those Are Rookie Numbers

    • @wolfie8099
      @wolfie8099 Před 3 lety +10

      No, one view per account on a video. Watching over and over wont make more views.

    • @Abdullah_al-Shadhili
      @Abdullah_al-Shadhili Před 3 lety +2

      @@campursarimania hey do u know that the owner of this ACCOUNT IS ALREADY PASSED AWAY BCZ HE DOING SUICIDE?

    • @Abdullah_al-Shadhili
      @Abdullah_al-Shadhili Před 3 lety +2

      @@wolfie8099 he's already died bcz of suicide

    • @wolfie8099
      @wolfie8099 Před 3 lety

      @@Abdullah_al-Shadhili how do you knoweh?

  • @danielmarin6811
    @danielmarin6811 Před 4 lety +13

    Plain & Simple...Toto Is One Of The Best! Who is with me?

  • @omenednik1
    @omenednik1 Před 2 lety

    Listening to this as, I'm moving to Africa next month! And OMG it hits differently! Habari Nairobi! Can't wait! ✈️✈️

  • @kemyge
    @kemyge Před rokem +3

    The best bassist ! Rip 😢

    • @davidg.9932
      @davidg.9932 Před rokem +2

      Michael Joseph Porcaro May 29, 1955 - March 15, 2015
      Fantastic Bass Player in a better place. Miss him..

  • @AndrewEagles
    @AndrewEagles Před 5 lety +812

    It's disappointing to realize that after opening the video, I can't put a thumb up because I already did it three days before

    • @kaio62324
      @kaio62324 Před 5 lety +4

      Andrew Eagles same here

    • @Flixxa1
      @Flixxa1 Před 5 lety +2

      Unlike and like again, works everytime.

    • @richardmorrison9928
      @richardmorrison9928 Před 4 lety +1

      you must have my disease the thumb bashing disorder😂😂😂😂😂 hurry boy its waiting for you

    • @Flixxa1
      @Flixxa1 Před 4 lety +1

      Mojorising Morrison Thanks🔥

    • @richardmorrison9928
      @richardmorrison9928 Před 4 lety

      @@Flixxa1 no problemo stay cool 🐤

  • @nathanpahman5347
    @nathanpahman5347 Před 3 lety +69

    This is my favorite song of all time! It's got everything; a great bass solo, great drums, and fantastic harmonies.

    • @stephentaylor6617
      @stephentaylor6617 Před rokem +2

      Did not realize how great the baseline in this song is until hearing this live version

  • @robertlafnear7034
    @robertlafnear7034 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Something about this number that when I would hear it in the background when driving I'd have to TURN IT UP MAX and rock out !....... what a great number guys .

  • @Michelle_Schu-blacka
    @Michelle_Schu-blacka Před rokem +24

    I'm not sure how much of the chorus was sung live.
    It's one of greatest choruses of all time. The layers are beautifully put together and work so well.
    That little jam at the end of this was sounding pretty sweet as well.

    • @RikiJasmin
      @RikiJasmin Před rokem

      Obviously playback. Dude acted worse than a p**n star

    • @tonyoliver2334
      @tonyoliver2334 Před rokem +2

      Yeah the chorus was definitely a track. Wonder why? Bobby may have had issues?

    • @joeromack6188
      @joeromack6188 Před rokem

      @@tonyoliver2334 utter crap
      you have no clue what you are talking about

  • @wellsjohnj.8576
    @wellsjohnj.8576 Před 4 lety +8

    This Drummer is very Perfect in Playing this.. Respect!
    One of greatest songs in human history.

    • @monkeydluffy4218
      @monkeydluffy4218 Před 4 lety

      Wells John J. The drummer is called Simon Phillips one of the most amazing and respected drummers he is incredible go and check him out he played with everyone

    • @749karakara
      @749karakara Před 4 lety

      Simon Philips( drums)

  • @greglovering9548
    @greglovering9548 Před 2 lety +34

    OMG-- what a TIMELESS GROUP & HIT!!!!! Literally brings tears to me eyes from the 80's!!!!

  • @spAncArrOzzA
    @spAncArrOzzA Před rokem +1

    This Song has all: bass riff, piano riff, drun riff, voice piano, chore, Guitar solo. Everything is perfect!

  • @bappysiddiquee1602
    @bappysiddiquee1602 Před 5 lety +50

    The porcaro brothers will always be remembered

    • @AdeptArin
      @AdeptArin Před 3 lety

      Hey! Steve is still alive and kicking! And at the time of your comment, their father Joe was alive too, however he has since died as of July of 2020.

  • @uwebauer2884
    @uwebauer2884 Před 5 lety +34

    This Drummer is very Perfect in Playing this.. Respect!

    • @vivianpurple3263
      @vivianpurple3263 Před 4 lety

      SIMON PHILLIPS - GOOD DRUMER ! 👍👍👍👍👍 .

    • @marekgajewski1443
      @marekgajewski1443 Před 4 lety +1

      @@vivianpurple3263 czcams.com/video/esmlPlLmC3U/video.html

    • @vivianpurple3263
      @vivianpurple3263 Před 4 lety

      @@marekgajewski1443 Thanks for the link, Kids performed this song well. True, they do not yet sound like the TOTO band, but they are still ahead. They are so sweet and humble and great fellows . 👍👍👍👍👍🍷🇺🇦 .

  • @johnnycheuk7003
    @johnnycheuk7003 Před měsícem

    Astonishing performance, literally chills!

  • @ivanrodriguez1033
    @ivanrodriguez1033 Před 2 lety

    When i lost and in hurt. I heard this song. For some reason this song really touch my heart and soul and it made me cry.

  • @jjb2688
    @jjb2688 Před 6 lety +83

    Mike Pocaro, master of the BASS FACE!!! RIP... you truly were a master!

    • @dubmobile7026
      @dubmobile7026 Před 6 lety +2

      JJ B yes he was

    • @garyvandecar8554
      @garyvandecar8554 Před 5 lety +2

      Wow both Mike and Jeff Porcaro are gone. So said RIP Mike and Jeff.

    • @AngleseyDarter
      @AngleseyDarter Před 5 lety

      JJ B the Groove Master. What a Bassist, what a guy. Gone forever, forever missed. RIP Mike

  • @noroar3258
    @noroar3258 Před 3 lety +313

    buddy is playing the shit out of that bass guitar.

    • @fluffybard8793
      @fluffybard8793 Před 3 lety +47

      He really put in an impressive effort here, especially considering that he was going through the early stages of ALS

    • @robertleary8301
      @robertleary8301 Před 3 lety +5

      Brilliant bass guitar!!!

    • @diegoc1487
      @diegoc1487 Před 3 lety +8

      He is dead no? 10/10 bass player

    • @fluffybard8793
      @fluffybard8793 Před 3 lety +11

      @@diegoc1487 Yes, he died from it in 2015. It's one scary condition...

    • @rasmusroligheter5226
      @rasmusroligheter5226 Před 3 lety +1

      @@diegoc1487 he's dead because of ALS. here he was fine but later he was totally destroyed and died in 2015

  • @luizfelipeviglioni8359
    @luizfelipeviglioni8359 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Sensasional !!!!!! ao vivo é outra coisa

  • @2d35wefe
    @2d35wefe Před měsícem

    80s music was magical and will go down in history as the best decade for pop music.

  • @Soccergirl537
    @Soccergirl537 Před 5 lety +12

    RIP Mike Porcaro . Great clean live version. Sounds so good