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  • @Weyland_Yutani_Corp
    @Weyland_Yutani_Corp ปีที่แล้ว +112

    'Africa' isn't so much a song as it is an intergenerational, cultural phenomenon.

    • @icha6od
      @icha6od ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ^This. So much this. Perfect explanation/description.

    • @MarkoMakela-mv8dt
      @MarkoMakela-mv8dt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes indeed! It is not just a song... It is a try to unite people. Regardless of origin.

    • @MarkoMakela-kk7qf
      @MarkoMakela-kk7qf 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was actually a response to real world problem, but what it came out to be in this western world was still a praise for Africa and all humanity and in sense grew bigger even as it was ment to be. I pity for those people if they in 2024 don't understand that the color of the skin don't make any diffrence if we determine who is human or who is not nor make anyone better than another or smarter or anything. Some white guys are completely trash, some black men too and also some of those yellow people too. So we are even on that ground?... LoL! :P

  • @gliblyaware
    @gliblyaware ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The Drummer Jeff Porcaro lived in my neighborhood when I was a kid. We'd sometimes watch him practice as I was close with his neighbors. He was an epic musician and really nice guy.. RIP Jeff... ❤️

  • @marilyn4917
    @marilyn4917 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Love this! Please do their song Rosanna next. Their jazzy syncopation will make it a fast favorite. Thanks for playing Toto… like Chris said, Boz’s band. Also hope you look into Steve Miller. They’re all connected. 😉

  • @hollyann003
    @hollyann003 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Our local radio station played this song every Friday morning for like 8 years. They called it, "Africa Friday, Bitches"! They would encourage everyone to start their Friday singing this at top of their lungs and getting out all aggravations! It was a blast!! Such an awesome and contagious song!

    • @rodb9275
      @rodb9275 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny. The morning show here in NH plays this song every friday too. (Well, they used to. I'm not sure if they still do) And the entire show would sing along, and encourage all listeners do it too. Greg and the Morning Buzz. Great radio show. I feel like they are my family LOL. When one of them died a few years ago, I was devastated like a good friend was gone.

    • @hollyann003
      @hollyann003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rodb9275 Must be the same show, because I am in NH. HAHAHAHA The Morning Buzz!!

    • @rodb9275
      @rodb9275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hollyann003 Oh, that 's so funny! LOL

  • @cjrub33
    @cjrub33 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    These guys have so many hits: 99, Hold The Line , I Won't Hold You Back, Make Believe , Rosanna , Pamela, Stop Loving You, Stranger In Town, I Will Remember... on and on.

    • @greenfalcon11
      @greenfalcon11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stranger in Town was one of the early videos I remember from MTV. Extremely underrated song, imo.

    • @SWLinPHX
      @SWLinPHX ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ..."I'll Be Over You" was one of their last hits (along with "I Won't Hold You Back")

  • @Lionize728
    @Lionize728 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    TOTO yes! Salvo these guys are the cream-of-the-crop musicians. There isn't anything they can't play. Widely respected throughout the industry as among the best at their respective instruments. An amazing collection of talent. That tasty keyboard solo is one of the 3 Porcaro brothers, Steve. (The other two are Mike on bass and Jeff on drums.)

  • @phuckendeadly
    @phuckendeadly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another 80's classic. It's that good that you literally want to sing along with it

  • @rebeccalipps23
    @rebeccalipps23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of many things I appreciate about this is that it is on film, not video. Filming gives a lushness to the viewing quality as much as the layered sounds heard. Filming is not a hurried affair, it takes time to set up the shots & get everyone at the same moment.

  • @truckrboat
    @truckrboat ปีที่แล้ว +30

    These guys were among the best session musicians of the 70’s playing on many of the top albums of that era. The name comes from the Latin word Toto meaning all encompassing because they had so many different musical styles among all the players in the band

    • @zoeherriot
      @zoeherriot ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to mention they did the soundtrack to Dune... which came out of left field.

  • @stuartbloch28
    @stuartbloch28 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Hold the Line" is a banger

  • @Fotobd
    @Fotobd ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Love it, such a classic. Please, please try out "Rosanna" & "Hold The Line" next, you wont be disappointed! Keep up the great reactions!

    • @laruencegiessman5593
      @laruencegiessman5593 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Guaranteed!

    • @SanjaSky
      @SanjaSky ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, Hold the line is perfect! But they all perfect...

    • @mdj-ie7rj
      @mdj-ie7rj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rosanna-YES!

  • @debbiefannan5357
    @debbiefannan5357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time I hear this song, 😊

  • @nrsvlda70
    @nrsvlda70 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When this song was released… it was EVERYWHERE!!! Same with Rosanna (great drum part)… both great songs! Thanks for a great memory!

  • @philjensen5890
    @philjensen5890 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "It's like musical candy" Great description of this song, Sal!

  • @robertkern9911
    @robertkern9911 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cant wait for you to hear Rossanna legendery drum rift called the Rossanna shuffe saw tem 3 years ago still awsome show started with the sound of a tornado and the voice of Judy Garland going toto toto wher are you toto we have to hurry

  • @micheleparadis2808
    @micheleparadis2808 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh, I love that song. One of my favorite 'feel good' songs.

  • @kennethhockey2598
    @kennethhockey2598 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Their song Rosanna, in my opinion, is a masterpiece. They are all top notch musicians. ☺️👍🎶🎵

  • @joespellman4184
    @joespellman4184 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I think you’d like Rosanna. Lukather sings the lower melody, Kimball the high. There is a ton of stuff going on in this one too. It’s an absolute classic!

  • @nana65dowd
    @nana65dowd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hubby and I flew in a hot air balloon , following herds of Wildebeest on the Serengeti. This song captures that magical day.

  • @maryreilly5092
    @maryreilly5092 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always cry when I hear this song. It’s so beautiful.

  • @williambreese8377
    @williambreese8377 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The brothers Porcaro were a big part of Toto with Jeff on drums. Mike on bass and Steve on keys

  • @barryfriedman5485
    @barryfriedman5485 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These guys helped Boz Scaggs make his best selling album "Silk Degrees"

  • @SalvoG
    @SalvoG  ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video gave me issue uploading! Sorry for the edits!! Amazing song! My full thoughts at the end.

  • @greenworm7915
    @greenworm7915 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Toto!! These guys are on the level of The Wrecking Crew! Massive talent! Stellar vocals and harmony! Fantastic catalog of songs! Loved them from the time I heard “Hold The Line”!! I enjoy watching you discover great bands and music! ❤

  • @CathyBryant-we5du
    @CathyBryant-we5du หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have just found you on TH-cam and I love the way you present things and I always like to see raw reactions to the music I grew up with.

  • @jaddison1112
    @jaddison1112 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can never get enough of listening to "Africa" by Toto. I bought the 45 rpm single and played it over and over .... it was a song with magical lyrics that spun a pulsatiing, harmonic spell upon a person with it's music and myterious visions painted in the mind . ~

  • @timmypyron2830
    @timmypyron2830 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Toto- "Hold the Line" then "Rosana" both bangers

  • @sourisvoleur4854
    @sourisvoleur4854 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The hook basically consists of two notes, and it just gets under your skin and in your hair and through the soles of your feet. What great writing.

  • @AmyW-qo4se
    @AmyW-qo4se 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorites, if not my favorite! So good all around!

  • @tlucas9798
    @tlucas9798 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love early years, like “99” or “Gorgy porgy”, vocals by guitarist Steve Lukather, also “hold the line” and “Rosanna” are amazing .

  • @Bekka_Noyb
    @Bekka_Noyb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    between the radio, movies, shows & commercials, don't know how anyone couldn't have heard this before

  • @terrystewart7675
    @terrystewart7675 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great band. Great song which I havn't heard in a long time. Rosanna is another great one of theirs.

  • @davebrau
    @davebrau ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m sooo tickled to see someone who has never heard this song.
    This is one of the few songs that never seems to get played out.

  • @impudentdomain
    @impudentdomain ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another great song by them is Roseanna

  • @filmmaker13
    @filmmaker13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song is scientifically sonically perfect. A study was done, can’t remember if it was human or AI judging. But scored on tempo, melody, harmony, lyrics, and I think one other category-it’s considered sonically perfect.
    Also an artist built a small installation of basically an iPod and set of speakers. The installation is weather/waterproof and solar powered--it literally plays “Africa” on repeat forever.

    • @dalexkom
      @dalexkom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      but still a snore song

  • @nerve60
    @nerve60 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the early 80's the TOTO tape was always in my car and jamming! This song 99, and Rosana were my favorites!

  • @pattybeavers2691
    @pattybeavers2691 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was 19 and got a summer job in Denali Park in Alaska when this came out. I would sit in my cabin and realize how lucky I was that a young American woman from Washington state was sitting in Alaska listening to a band sing about Africa. I remember many great times when I hear this.

  • @mdj-ie7rj
    @mdj-ie7rj ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it so much-another 80s favorite

  • @miguelmory7472
    @miguelmory7472 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great!! You are finally getting to the great music of the 70's and 80's!!!

  • @beadybaby
    @beadybaby ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like songs like this enter my DNA forever!

  • @user-or1ye3iz6d
    @user-or1ye3iz6d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great song❤

  • @1ambritton
    @1ambritton ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you don't have to pause a bunch of times during the song to vocalize your thoughts because your facial expressions or a simple YES says it all! I get so much joy out of watching your videos. Thanks for doing this!

  • @charlthompson1527
    @charlthompson1527 ปีที่แล้ว

    Born and raised in Africa. Nothing like the sound and smell of a late summer afternoon thunderstorm! Blessings

  • @charlizeham1
    @charlizeham1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song!!!!!!

  • @pandab1232
    @pandab1232 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another instrument in there is a xylophone.
    What great sounds mixed together. I was 18 the first time I heard it. Toto is a very talented band.

  • @berniehuss6762
    @berniehuss6762 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Toto hidden gem - Girl Goodbye. This definitely deserves a listen.

  • @TheresaBrown
    @TheresaBrown ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my goodness…so many things!! In January of 2020, my dear friend John, tragically took his own life. This was his favorite song. He was a Dr. and traveled extensively for work. On the day of his funeral my fist grandchild, also named John (no association) was born. While flying to meet my daughter in labor, I was listening to this song in remembrance of my dear
    friend. I cannot thank you enough for this video, validating the significance of this amazing song! 👏🏼👍🏼🥰

  • @lifegoesonvegas
    @lifegoesonvegas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had tickets to see them last year and the concert got cancelled! 😭 My favorite ❤️ songs by them is "Hold the Line" & " I won't hold you back"

  • @patriciaalvareztostado8170
    @patriciaalvareztostado8170 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recomend to watch this song alive, they are great, very good musicians

  • @lightatthecape2009
    @lightatthecape2009 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this song...

  • @sonnyjames8922
    @sonnyjames8922 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Toto song you should hear is "I'll Be Over You" from 1986. They filmed the video on top of an apartment. Cool song, must here!

  • @jamesbondbond8388
    @jamesbondbond8388 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bless the rains down in Africa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @julianortiz4151
    @julianortiz4151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SalvoG , your next Toto reaction has to be “Hold The Line.” It was their breakout hit in ‘78 and a must listen to. These guys have a ton of excellent high quality jams. Virtually any song you choose is guaranteed to be a pleaser but, their most famous songs are “Rosanna”, “99”, and “I’ll Be Over You.” One of their more recent songs, “Struck By Lightning” is also very good. They released an album in 2006, which saw the return of Bobby Kimbal (who sang the higher vocal parts here), it’s called Falling In Between. The album title track is another must listen to. Excellent video! 🔥

  • @donnaholland1625
    @donnaholland1625 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this song from the first. Glad you got to it.

  • @robertwalker1803
    @robertwalker1803 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a bunch of studio musicians who got together to form a supergroup.Hits since the late 70’s.Still around and are on their second year opening up for Journey.

  • @royrobinson9212
    @royrobinson9212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I spent my teen years in the 1980's and this was one of my favorite songs. The rhythm is almost hypnotic and will draw you in.

  • @MadMattInc1
    @MadMattInc1 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Toto is a very interesting group. The entire team is made up of "session musicians." These are the guys that the big guys normally call in to either fill in for one off recordings, live shows, or video recordings. Meaning these guys are on the top of their game, and have to be able to play songs they don't know in a sort period of time for official works with other groups. So these are all A listers that other big groups call on for back up.

    • @BC-ui9yt
      @BC-ui9yt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They were the Wrecking Crew of their day.

  • @roccaclassico9028
    @roccaclassico9028 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "I'll Be Over You" and "Won't Hold You Back" are fantastic ballads by "Toto". Aside from "Africa", their best known songs are "Hold the Line" and "Rosanna" (both bangers!).

  • @garyarnett1220
    @garyarnett1220 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great song !! Now try their first hit "Hold The Line".

  • @diannabeal1876
    @diannabeal1876 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now you should react to their song Hold the Line. :)

  • @bobbolan4672
    @bobbolan4672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Um, yeah. We rocked this.

  • @maryreilly5092
    @maryreilly5092 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song is playing perpetually in an African country in the desert. Designed by an engineer, the sound system and 6 speakers run using solar energy, plays 24/7/365. Maintenance required only every 50 yrs. I’m asking my grands to keep checking on this after I have left this world.

  • @bumperu
    @bumperu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song is in my top 5 list of the 1980s.

  • @MrChristbait
    @MrChristbait ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a "punk" at skool,(punk) means something different in my country. But I f**king loved this song!

  • @carollittle1059
    @carollittle1059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hold the Line was my favorite!!

  • @mr_dill_pickle5242
    @mr_dill_pickle5242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    PLEASE do Rosanna next. One of my top 10 all time songs

  • @chriswheeler151
    @chriswheeler151 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    toto was Boz Scaggs band!

    • @marilyn4917
      @marilyn4917 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Boz connection!

  • @secolerice
    @secolerice ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such an amazing song! I am so glad that you were so attentive to it.

  • @sutech161
    @sutech161 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    again Sal.. you dunnit again.. ty great post

  • @rhondamurff9101
    @rhondamurff9101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listen to Africa from one of Toto's 35th Anniv tour, Poland, etc...AMAZING!!!

  • @w.geoffreyspaulding6588
    @w.geoffreyspaulding6588 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Porcaro brothers were all highly respected studio musicians……Jeff Porcaro is considered one of the best studio drummers of his time. Steve Lukather, lead guitarist, has Inherited the band….being the last original member. Lukather is not a household name of top guitarists, but is always included in top 20 lists by those in the business. He is responsible for the stellar guitar work on Michael Jackson’s album Thriller. That famous tiff that begins the song Beat It? That’s Steve Lukather. In many ways the members of Toto were Michael Jackson’s backing band……Jeff Porcaro, the drummer, was also on Thriller.

  • @douggetchess4732
    @douggetchess4732 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In you listened to radio in the early 80s, you have a lot of Toto songs engraved into your brain. If you do "Rosanna", after words look up how Jeff Porcaro came up with his shuffle. It was heavily influenced by Bonham and "Fool In The Rain".

    • @jasonremy1627
      @jasonremy1627 ปีที่แล้ว

      And Bernard Purdie on the Aja album

  • @carollittle1059
    @carollittle1059 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are the greatest

  • @deborahvernarelli6394
    @deborahvernarelli6394 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I believe this song has been recorded and now plays on a loop in one of the deserts in Africa. What a tribute that is to this group of top-notch musicians, as well as to Africa. Three brothers are or was in this group, 2, of which have died..well, I know at least 2 of the brothers died,but not sure about the 3rd brother. Their last name was Porcaro. Thank you forreacting to them❤

  • @philipkudrna5643
    @philipkudrna5643 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Toto were the studio musicians on Michael Jackson‘s „Bad“ Album, lead Guitarist Steve Lukather is a legend - while at the same time being a very humble guy. You need to watch „Rosanna“ as well.

  • @angelajakem366
    @angelajakem366 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The strong high voice you heard was Bobby. He was their origional lead singer and my favourite. I always thought they were using steel drums til I saw the video .

    • @jvidalw
      @jvidalw ปีที่แล้ว

      The drums on the video are just a prop

  • @jasonremy1627
    @jasonremy1627 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got to do "Rosanna" by Toto. Jeff Porcaro was a world class drummer, and the groove on that song is legendary.

  • @dragon-shepherd
    @dragon-shepherd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmm... ToTo. Seems I was right when I suggested this to you. Good stuff.
    Hold the Line & Rosanna next ...? The official videos are what to go for.
    🎹🎹🎹 🎸🎸

  • @jvidalw
    @jvidalw ปีที่แล้ว

    David paich- piano and vocals on the verses
    Steve porcaro - keyboards
    David hungate - bass (but the bassist in the video is mike porcaro, who replaced him )
    Steve lukather - guitar
    Bobby kimball - vocals on the chorus
    Jeff porcaro - drums

  • @lisap.7981
    @lisap.7981 ปีที่แล้ว

    After hearing this one Toto song all of those genres you listed makes sense doesn’t it!!! The 80s was a great time to be a teenager!!! I personally wouldn’t trade it for anything!!! Great times had back in the day!!! Check out Rosanna next!!!

  • @pokeycantdance9039
    @pokeycantdance9039 ปีที่แล้ว

    A sublime listen, every single time. FUN FACT: Toto also did the 1984 Dune movie soundtrack.

  • @MichaelFogleman
    @MichaelFogleman ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most folks will probably recommend Rosanna or Hold the Line, but my suggestion is Toto - I'll Be Over You. Actually you should do all three.

    • @lifegoesonvegas
      @lifegoesonvegas ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 💯 my favorite song they do 🥰

  • @oldguyespo640
    @oldguyespo640 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TOTO was the name of Dorothy's dog in "The Wizard of Oz"....

  • @tc5837
    @tc5837 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toto is named after Dorothy’s dog in the Wizard of Oz.

  • @ohfour-seven6228
    @ohfour-seven6228 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a great great song, some of this band was playing on Boz Scaggs' Lowdown. Amazing musicians!

  • @walterhellmuth7364
    @walterhellmuth7364 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    FYI, Toto has lots of great songs, great band!!!

  • @johnbember3425
    @johnbember3425 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Highly recommend Roseanna as your next listen.

  • @g.e.5723
    @g.e.5723 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Toto was the dog in the Wizard of Oz.

    • @randallpetersen9164
      @randallpetersen9164 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "I miss Kansas."
      "I miss the rains down in Africa."

  • @beckyreilly8750
    @beckyreilly8750 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Try "hold the line" is their best IMO

    • @Una...
      @Una... ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So good!

  • @michellebarry1555
    @michellebarry1555 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My all time favorite band! I’ve seen them at least 10 times (since the 80’s) and going to see them next month in Fresno (with Journey). They are such underrated musicians who not only sell out stadiums in Europe but have performed on many iconic albums like Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and many more! This song (and Rosanna) are their most famous but they have much better songs in their catalog. I recommend I Will Remember, you will love it!

    • @nedrini1055
      @nedrini1055 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You will not be disappointed. They put on an amazing show. They still sounds like they did 40 years ago.

  • @charlesr63
    @charlesr63 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That part you re-played really transports you to another place 👏👏

  • @charlesburris6314
    @charlesburris6314 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should hear Bobby Kimball sing lead in "Hold The Line".

  • @BaseMoonAlpha
    @BaseMoonAlpha ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These are some of the best musicians of our generation. Please react to one of their best songs: "Hold the line"... you'll love it! 😀

  • @lesliehagemann5755
    @lesliehagemann5755 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are great live still. I think I have seen them like 3 or 4 times since around 2006. ❤

  • @deniseriley6622
    @deniseriley6622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bobby Kimball the high voice sitting on the floor is from my hometown and is a close family friend. Pride of Vinton, Louisiana. Toto is the " Best " of the best hands down.

  • @yvonnewakefield7748
    @yvonnewakefield7748 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The flute-sounding part is my favorite, @SalvoG! Thank you🤗 Very pleasant sounds throughout this piece

  • @correctlyrics
    @correctlyrics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Toto...the band that Eddie Van Halen called the best band in the world.

  • @petalduncan9845
    @petalduncan9845 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. Here in the Caribbean our church choir sang this accompanied by a Steel band orchestra back in the 80's. Although I love all Toto's music I particularly like " I'll be over you". With Michael Mc Donald.

  • @1523maciek
    @1523maciek ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great reaction ;] Though Africa has been their most succesfull song, you definetely need to give "Hold the line" a try. (might be even better).

  • @estills4768
    @estills4768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh please do “Rosanna”next!! (Official video)