Steve Lukather was/is a top studio guitarist in LA. The original band was made up of LA studio musicians who wanted to play live together. For reference, Lukather played on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album and currently has released an album, is touring with Ringo Starr’s All Star band as well as Toto. He’s a busy dude and one of the best guitarists out there. And a very interesting guy
This was a great version! Toto never disappoints. You have to check out the version with Bobby Kimball. He is suffering from a form of dementia. There is documentary coming out called Kite on a String about his life. There would be no Toto without Bobby. He is an incredible singer and musician.
Great live performance. The only thing I like better about the studio version is that the lead singer could sing those high notes that were left to the female on stage.
Williams CAN sing these lines to this day , years on from the gig featured in this video. The only reason Jenny Douglas shared it with him on this tour is that she used to sing this one in an era not featuring Joseph.
Definitely gotta do "Rosanna" next. Their biggest hit, and just as dynamic. These guys were all studio/session musicians that formed a band and took over the charts for a period of time. They just play so clean and perfect, and are all so talented. Great choice.
Toto was going strong way past the 70's and have never stopped. They are still performing today. I have seen them in concert many times. They will be performing in LA in Sept.
These guys played on literally hundreds of records before and even after they formed Toto. In fact, they formed Toto after running into each other so many times at sessions and deciding they should start their own band. Plus, several of the guys all grew up together and went to the same high school in Van Nuys. I think you need to see the studio version to see how Bobby Kimball sang the original
This track was my introduction to ToTo back in 1978. This takes me right back to that time, I can even smell my 'Coppertone' suntan lotion and feel my first kiss.
John Williams has written more than a "few" catchy movie themes. Joe's father is the famous composer, conductor and pianist, John Williams. John has scored more than a hundred films, such as Superman, Star Wars and the Patriot; many of which were directed by Steven Spielberg. He has been nominated for more than 40 Oscars and has won five.
I never saw this live version, and you're right, it's spectacular. Next up I'd recommend Rosanna. It won Record of the year in 1983 and is spectacular as well!
To me the studio version with Bobby Kimball is WAY better. He sings high note parts too. Hence no female singer in the original version. Watch their music video version of the song. It's pretty incredible.
That wonderful lady singer I believe is currently touring with Lyle Lovette on tour along with some great session musicians including the great bassist Leland Sklar who also toured with Toto.
Joseph Williams gets better and better every year! His father is the famous composer, conductor and pianist, John Williams. John has scored more than a hundred films, such as Superman, Star Wars and the Patriot; many of which were directed by Steven Spielberg. He has been nominated for more than 40 Oscars and has won five. If you want to hear a more current Joseph W. song, check out "Burn" (which Joe wrote) off their XlV album. These guys have performed on hundreds (Luke says thousands) of other artists albums and written music for other artists as well. Steve Porcaro (keyboards) wrote the song "Human Nature" that Michael Jackson had a hit with. New sub. 😎
It's always great to see and hear a song you know and love live of course. But if you are unfamiliar with a song or the history and your point is to get acquainted with the music of a different time, I always say listen to the actual studio recording that everyone bought or heard on the radio or that made it a hit in the first place. Then, once you know (and like) it, knock yourself out with the live versions. The only exception is when a live version was more popular or the one that actually charted and was played on the radio, such as Cheap Trick "I Want You To Want Me" and Paul McCartney "Maybe I'm Amazed".
Bobby Kimbal's voice was made for high notes, he made it spectacular! but, Joseph Williams... his voice is exquisite, perhaps his timbre is not as high as Bobby's but the warmth, the tessitura, the color of Joseph's voice is great, Joseph gives elegance to Toto's songs . Of course and I clarify! It is my very personal opinion and the taste I have for Joseph Williams. He impacts me with his voice. Love you much TOTO! Love you much forever and ever great Joseph Williams ❤️🎶🎵🎼🎧🎙️❤️💓💕💖😘 Toto had and has the best musicians and singers in the world starting with its great founders... 🙏🥁❤️🙏🎸❤️ 🎹🎤❤🎹❤️🎙️🎙️❤️❤️❤️🎙️❤️❤️🎙️❤️❤️🎙️❤️❤️❤️🎸🎙️❤️💖💕💓
TBH I was not a huge Toto fan BUT, I've been a fan of Steve Lukather since the 7th grade when he played the Hendrix version of Star Spangled Banner in assembly and let me tell you, it was mind blowing. He's a legend IMO.
I went to see Toto play a small gig at the Whiskey or Roxy or something on Sunset Blvd. in the early 1990's and Bobby wasn't performing with them then either. They had the black woman do all the high parts that Bobby would hit on songs like this and "Africa". Kimball's high range was crazy.
My fave version of the band was the original lineup that did the first four albums. That said TOTO always had cream of the crop musicians. There is no bad lineup. And no dis on Joe. They had quite a few hits when he was in the group originally. The studio version of this is worth a listen but man this was a great rendition.
Steve Lukather is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time!! Why isn't Toto in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?!?! Criminally underrated band!!
Joseph’s father is the one and only John Williams. Boston Pops conductor and film score writer. Best known for Star Wars. ET Indiana Jones Jurassic Park Harry Potter and many more. Btw there are better versions of this out there
Want to take a second to thank Hess over on Patreon for this request, forgot to mention it in the video, Thanks Hess!
Steve Lukather was/is a top studio guitarist in LA. The original band was made up of LA studio musicians who wanted to play live together. For reference, Lukather played on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album and currently has released an album, is touring with Ringo Starr’s All Star band as well as Toto. He’s a busy dude and one of the best guitarists out there. And a very interesting guy
This was a great version! Toto never disappoints. You have to check out the version with Bobby Kimball. He is suffering from a form of dementia. There is documentary coming out called Kite on a String about his life. There would be no Toto without Bobby. He is an incredible singer and musician.
True. However that doesn't remove that sadly Bobby's voice went about 20 years ago. Joseph is killing it... STILL
Every single Toto Song is worth hearing and watching live. They'll nail it!
Studio version is fire but so was this live version. I hadn't seen this live version before so thanks for introducing me to it. Rock on \m/
Great live performance. The only thing I like better about the studio version is that the lead singer could sing those high notes that were left to the female on stage.
No auto tune. Joseph Williams is doing just fine. Go see him in concert now with Steve Lukather; aka Luke. They are still going strong!
Williams CAN sing these lines to this day , years on from the gig featured in this video. The only reason Jenny Douglas shared it with him on this tour is that she used to sing this one in an era not featuring Joseph.
@@michaelshepherd885 It's a lower key now, because Joe can't do this
@jamesparadis7079 you ignored the point. AFTER this gigs date Joseph DOES sing this song in the original key. Try reading
@@michaelshepherd885 He doesn't, he sings it in the key of F minor and not F#m, reaching up to a C5 rather than a C#5 like Bobby Kimball and Fergie
This was really good...but...I think you should listen to the studio version to hear it the way we heard it back in the day.
Love the energy of 70'-80s' music!!!
I’ve always liked this song, this live performance was superb, now this is a concert
This live rendition was fantastic! I've never heard this extended version.
Same
Wow!! This brings back so many memories!!
Steve Lukather Toto guitarist has played on hundreds of Hit albums, including Michael Jackson Thriller!
Definitely gotta do "Rosanna" next. Their biggest hit, and just as dynamic. These guys were all studio/session musicians that formed a band and took over the charts for a period of time. They just play so clean and perfect, and are all so talented. Great choice.
Sooo glad you are discovering...and loving...the greatest era of rock music! 1970's music *ROCKS*
Toto was going strong way past the 70's and have never stopped. They are still performing today. I have seen them in concert many times. They will be performing in LA in Sept.
Loved them forever. Not one of the bands I followed lineups of, but their impact in the 70's and 80's is just huge and fantastic.
Toto is fantastic live, saw them in 2000 for their Mindfields tour with backstage passes (Las Vegas baby!). Great guys and incredible live performers.
I saw Toto in April and they still sound amazing! Such underrated incredible musicians!
Any is a beast.
Just saw Toto this past spring and they are still sounding awesome.
One of my favorite lines of any song: "It's not in the way that your love set me free".
I love Toto. Got to see them live s couple of years ago. Totally still have it. This is one of my favorite songs.
These guys played on literally hundreds of records before and even after they formed Toto. In fact, they formed Toto after running into each other so many times at sessions and deciding they should start their own band. Plus, several of the guys all grew up together and went to the same high school in Van Nuys. I think you need to see the studio version to see how Bobby Kimball sang the original
These guys arw amazing in concert. I saw them in April with Journey. It was so great!!
The lead singer still sounds great today!
This track was my introduction to ToTo back in 1978. This takes me right back to that time, I can even smell my 'Coppertone' suntan lotion and feel my first kiss.
This whole concert video is phenomenal. Joseph Williams is the son of John Williams, who's written a few catchy movie themes.
John Williams has written more than a "few" catchy movie themes. Joe's father is the famous composer, conductor and pianist, John Williams. John has scored more than a hundred films, such as Superman, Star Wars and the Patriot; many of which were directed by Steven Spielberg. He has been nominated for more than 40 Oscars and has won five.
Thanks for the reaction. Go see them live.
Iconic song and they still do it so well! Thank you for another great video reaction✌✌✌✌✌✌
I never saw this live version, and you're right, it's spectacular. Next up I'd recommend Rosanna. It won Record of the year in 1983 and is spectacular as well!
Amazing live
You should watch the video of The Original Singer
Bobby Kimball do it❤ from
Chris Davidson🤘
Definitely more Toto! ❤
What will blow your head is that the male lead singer sang simba’s teenager voice in The Lion King 🤯
Watch anything they have out from 35 th anny in Poland or from 40 trips around the sun!! Awesome band and they can put o a show!!
To me the studio version with Bobby Kimball is WAY better. He sings high note parts too. Hence no female singer in the original version. Watch their music video version of the song. It's pretty incredible.
Great power tune from back in my teens good times
You should check out the Live version of Hold The Line from the Falling In Between Concert. It's my favorite version of the song.
Better version than the studio...loved it
Joseph Williams is the son of John Williams, the renowned composer of movie scores (Star Wars, Schindler's List, Jaws to name a few)
That wonderful lady singer I believe is currently touring with Lyle Lovette on tour along with some great session musicians including the great bassist Leland Sklar who also toured with Toto.
Amy Keyes is the vocalist who also worked with Phil Collins. Super singer.
Joseph Williams gets better and better every year! His father is the famous composer, conductor and pianist, John Williams. John has scored more than a hundred films, such as Superman, Star Wars and the Patriot; many of which were directed by Steven Spielberg. He has been nominated for more than 40 Oscars and has won five. If you want to hear a more current Joseph W. song, check out "Burn" (which Joe wrote) off their XlV album. These guys have performed on hundreds (Luke says thousands) of other artists albums and written music for other artists as well. Steve Porcaro (keyboards) wrote the song "Human Nature" that Michael Jackson had a hit with. New sub. 😎
It's always great to see and hear a song you know and love live of course. But if you are unfamiliar with a song or the history and your point is to get acquainted with the music of a different time, I always say listen to the actual studio recording that everyone bought or heard on the radio or that made it a hit in the first place. Then, once you know (and like) it, knock yourself out with the live versions. The only exception is when a live version was more popular or the one that actually charted and was played on the radio, such as Cheap Trick "I Want You To Want Me" and Paul McCartney "Maybe I'm Amazed".
If a band can perform as good live as a studio version, then I say: "Go see them in concert". And that is what I have done with Toto for many years!
Definitely listen to the original. Best available version of the official video.
"Rosanna" next
First. :). Toto is fantastic, great reaction. The studio version imo is better but can't go wrong either way.
Yes, the studio version is great!
I agree. The female singer threw me off here.
@@jodij6280 - the female singer has performed with the band for many years. She's a great singer in her own right.
@@SweetThing The original band/song doesn't have a female singer.
Bobby Kimbal's voice was made for high notes, he made it spectacular! but, Joseph Williams... his voice is exquisite, perhaps his timbre is not as high as Bobby's but the warmth, the tessitura, the color of Joseph's voice is great, Joseph gives elegance to Toto's songs . Of course and I clarify! It is my very personal opinion and the taste I have for Joseph Williams. He impacts me with his voice.
Love you much TOTO!
Love you much forever and ever great Joseph Williams ❤️🎶🎵🎼🎧🎙️❤️💓💕💖😘
Toto had and has the best musicians and singers in the world starting with its great founders...
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🎹🎤❤🎹❤️🎙️🎙️❤️❤️❤️🎙️❤️❤️🎙️❤️❤️🎙️❤️❤️❤️🎸🎙️❤️💖💕💓
TBH I was not a huge Toto fan BUT, I've been a fan of Steve Lukather since the 7th grade when he played the Hendrix version of Star Spangled Banner in assembly and let me tell you, it was mind blowing. He's a legend IMO.
I went to see Toto play a small gig at the Whiskey or Roxy or something on Sunset Blvd. in the early 1990's and Bobby wasn't performing with them then either. They had the black woman do all the high parts that Bobby would hit on songs like this and "Africa". Kimball's high range was crazy.
Honestly that's really good for live .
FU-UCK YAYYES! I've never seen that vid! Wow, very impressive!
A good live version though you absolutely need to do the original album version!
Also…FUN FACT: Joe Williams is the son of legendary composer and Star Wars theme creator John Williams.
I’m surprised this was released in ‘78. It is by all 80’s teens an 80’s song.
My fave version of the band was the original lineup that did the first four albums. That said TOTO always had cream of the crop musicians. There is no bad lineup. And no dis on Joe. They had quite a few hits when he was in the group originally. The studio version of this is worth a listen but man this was a great rendition.
Yes, "Pamela" for one and he wrote it. And there really was a Pamela and I know who she was. And listen to Joseph sing "Burn" on album XlV.
Steve Lukather is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time!! Why isn't Toto in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?!?! Criminally underrated band!!
Joe and that lady really bring it here.
Joseph’s father is the one and only John Williams. Boston Pops conductor and film score writer. Best known for Star Wars. ET Indiana Jones Jurassic Park Harry Potter and many more. Btw there are better versions of this out there
…don’t forget the iconic JAWS music when the shark is coming! 🦈
@@michellebarry1555 There are just so many I stopped where I stopped lol
The 70s man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Z!!!!!!!
Amy is is a beast.
Awesome. Please consider Rosanna, live at Montreal
This was good but I prefer the original 1978 version with the original lead singer. Check it out.
My favorite Toto dong
I still have my 45rpm single 😂
This was great but for me the studio version with the original singer rules. So add me to the yes please react to it votes! 😊
Ow you need to cover their songs Africa, and Rosanna!
Gotta hear the original, Bobby was the best!
This is better imo
Joseph is a great singer, but Bobby Kimball's voice was made for this song. Please do more reactions to their songs.
It’s before my time when this came but who was the guy who sang Africa in the actual music video and where is he
Excellent take on it, but I still prefer the original vocals.
Really should’ve done a version with Bobby Kimble. Easily Toto’s best front man, this songs not on the same level without him.
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I wish you had done the original studio version. This was decent though.
YOU HAVETO HEAR NIGHTWISH IF YOU HAVENT. They take metal and Opry. Floor Henson is a great singer
Toto could take the worst song ever and make it a hit. They had really good songs but their arrangements just blow me away.
Bobby Kimball didnt need a second singer to hit those high notes
Check out Pamela by them!
Not bad, but definitely missing Jeff Porcaro on drums.
That was a great song. In my opinion the original was better
As good as this is, the Bobby Kimball original vocalist versions are WAY better. Time stops for no one...
Studio version is always better for first listen, period.
Good Lord. That's not Bobby. So, cover band. All of these glowing comments below are shameful.
Listen to original ,,,,,,, before life .
No lajf
BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR A MINUTE. WHAT'S UP WITH THE TALIBAN LOOK CHAMP?, YEAH, JUST SAYING..