A criminally-underrated band. They're so preposterously talented people never truly appreciated them. But fellow musicians, from head-bangers to classical aficionados, always did.
Yep, that Half-Time Shuffle (Hi-Hat & Snare) with the Afro-Cuban 3-2 Son Clave ("Bo Diddley beat" as Jeff calls it) on the bass drum is one of the most legendary drum grooves of all-time!!! I have Jeff's instructional DVD where he describes the groove and talks about other drummers (John Bonham's "Fool in the Rain" and Bernard Purdie on Steely Dan's "Home At Last"...I think) that inspired his development of groove!!!
@@patrickmurchison9145 Don't forget his dad, Joe Porcaro, was also a sought after session drummer and percussionist. Did you watch the interview of proud papa Joe in the documentary "Band of Brothers, Part 1" about how he and his sons, the Porcaro brothers, got their start in the music industry ?th-cam.com/video/o8EgHsfULYY/w-d-xo.html. He also does an interview exclusively about Jeff as a young drummer just entering the business. th-cam.com/video/g9BB6y24OAw/w-d-xo.html
I know you know about the band Three Dog Night....well something sad has happened.....Yesterday...the world lost a brilliant talent in the producer, engineer and musician Richie Podolor. Richie was an amazing musical guide for Three Dog Night from its very first record at MCA and he continued producing for us right on through to our new album, that is just about to be released. Despite his low-key demeanor, Richie was a powerhouse; beginning in the 1960’s he worked as a producer, engineer, musician, composer and arranger for countless artists including the Monkees, the Turtles, the Electric Prunes, the Grateful Dead, Donovan, the Dillards, Chris Hillman, and Black Oak Arkansas, as well as Steppenwolf for whom Richie engineered their huge hits “Born to be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride”. Scores of artists, songwriters, producers and engineers have been impacted by Richie’s ideas and techniques. He was a great musician and a dear friend. Richie Podolor will be missed even as his talent still rests in the music and musicians that he touched......please react to the audio version "Woman" by Three Dog Night from their "It Ain't Easy" album.
The Porcaro brothers Jeff drums, Mike bass, Steve keys/synths, grew up with in studio sessions with their father a studio drummer. Steve is the only one left we lost Mike and Jeff. A real blow to the music world. Jeff was not only one of the best drummers ever he just so fkn fun to watch.
Both of you are correct. Patrick Swayze is in this video, and yes, he was also in the outsiders which had the greasers (the look of the male dancers do look like they are from the movie outsiders). The video is based off the musical West Side Story with the Jets and Sharks.
@@zayoutlaw I was just wondering if that was her. Man, I've been listening to this since the 80s and I didn't have a clue. She was really pretty. I don't recall ever seeing her in other movies.
The first vocalist is guitarist Steve Lukather (in the sunglasses). The second vocalist is Bobby Kimball. Lukather outro guitar solo shreds. If you want to listen to another one where Lukather does the lead vocal, I think one of their best is "I'll Be Over You", which in my opinion also features one of the best line lyrically ever written. Plus it features a BIG NAME singer making a guest appearance on backing vocals.
Jeff's shuffle is a combination of three drumming styles he incorporated into the Rosanna shuffle: The main shuffle beat is from Bernard Purdie. Jeff is a fan of the Bernard Purdie shuffle he used on Steely Dan's Home At Last. The second part of the shuffle is from John Bonham's Fool In The Rain, and the final part is the bass drum beat from Bo Diddley. Those three combined created the Rosanna shuffle Jeff plays.
This band started in the late 70's & has been performing for over 40 years now. They mix all types of genres in their sound. They have had some great hits such as "Hold The Line", "Africa", "Rosanna", "I'll Supply The Love", "Georgy Porgy", "99", "Make Believe", "Stranger In Town", "I'll Be Over You", "Without Your Love", "Stop Loving You", "Pamela" etc.
Back then they were the who's who of studio musicians having played literally on hundreds of tracks. The drummer, late Jeff Porcaro told a story in an interview. The producer for the session wanted him to play in certain style, then demonstrating it using an album track. Jeff Porcaro had stated that it was himself playing. It has been said that the idea to form Toto was conceived during the sessions for Boz Scaggs' album "Silk Degrees" where Porcaro, David Paich and David Hungate played, Paich also doing the arrangements for the album.
The dancer , Cynthia Rhodes appeared in Dirty Dancing. She is an incredible dancer. Great video of a great Band. "Hold The Line" is one of my favorites.
Written about Rosanna Arquette! I feel him in this song... I, too, was crushing hard on her in the early and mid- 80's, especially after seeing the movie Desperately Seeking Susan. Great song, great groove, and top musicianship.
It isn’t really about her. David Paich wrote it about a highschool crush of his. His Toto bandmate Steve Porcaro happened to be dating Rosanna Arquette at the time, so Paich borrowed her name for the song, because it fit. But Steve does play a mean synth solo on it, that’s for sure.
Your wife was right on! Patrick Swayze was one of the gang members in this video and he Was in the Outsiders! This video was based on the theme of "West Side Story" and the dancer is Cynthia Rhodes, who was a dancer in the movie: "Stayin' Alive". Toto has used bongos in their music for over 40 years. Your wife has good taste! More Toto, please! Check out: "Burn" from their most current XIV album with Joe Williams singing, "I'll Be Over You", "Hold the Line" and "Til the End". 🙂
Since Dee hasn't seen Westside story, she is thinking of the Outsiders which takes place in 1960s where the Greasers and Socs were rumbling. But the video is inspired by the 1961 movie West Side Story. With the Sharks and the Jets dancing their rumble scenes. The character Ponyboy played by C. Thomas Howell was in the Outsiders. Patrick Swayze was the oldest brother Darry. Ralph Macchio was Johnny in the movie. When Chod reacted to Ralph Macchio and said he didn't realize Ralph had been acting since he was young (or something like that) I was shocked, because Chod mentioned Cobra Kai. Yes, I'm not letting it go. 😁 The actors at that time in the movie were popular. Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe are the ones that young folks like you might know from today. I was excited when that movie came out, because the book by S.E. Hinton was one of my favorites. And also, the movie had my Tiger Beat crush. 😍 The theme song "Stay Gold" is a great song by Stevie Wonder.
70s bands likeTOTO Made great music on into the 90s! 70s bands like TOTO Had exceptionally long shelf lives, unlike the other decades where it was one and done.
Other than Toto's six mega-talented musicians, they had outstanding horn players from the bands Seawind, Chicago and the jazz community. Topped-off with a great percussionist and top-notch background vocalist. Top-grade recording all-around.
I first watched your reaction to Led Zeppelin, then Jimmy Barnes, Queen, Heart and now Toto. You have absolutely picked the best of the best from my era. I'm in my 60s now, and grew up listening to and rockin' along to these and many other great 60s, 70s and 80s bands. I thank God every day that I had such great music to experience and love and sing along to, over the years. You should try more Aussie bands like AC/DC, Cold Chisel, INXS, Black Sorrows, Teskey Brothers, Crowded House, Guy Sebastian, Aussie Crawl, The Sunny Boys and so many more. I guarantee, you will not be disappointed.
It's West Side Story. The original 1961 film is obviously the inspiration for this video. My favorite Toto song and a great video. As well Dee is awesome!!! 😄
At 3:06, you can see Swayze in the background dancing and a couple of bars from the Dirty Dancing music. I never noticed it until someone in the comments said he is in the video, along with Cynthia Rhodes "Penny" the lady in red.
Those drum fills and piano licks are everything. You can tell this is more than a 3-chord band. I've loved Toto for decades. Of course everyone knows their song "Africa." There are many notable songs, but some other favorites of mine are "99" and "I Won't Hold You Back." Good reaction video!
Written by David Paich. He is on keyboards. He wrote this about Rosanna Arquette. She was dating keyboardist Steve Porcaro. The next year, late Robert Arquette, youngest brother of Rosanna, played the boy in the music video She's a Beauty for The Tubes. Steve Lukather played lead guitar. As for the lead vocals in Rosanna, Steve Lukather sings the verses. Bobby Kimble sings the pre-chorus. Music video. Cynthia Rhodes is the actress and dancer. This was before she married Richard Marx. Notes. Late Eddie Money was the main writer for Shakin. He also sang. Rosanna in that song has nothing to do with the song Rosanna. The actress in the Eddie Money song is Apollonia Kotero. Same year Steve Lukather, late Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro played in the self-titled late Donna Sommer album and Thriller album for late Michael Jackson. Jeff played for Michael McDonald. Steve Lukather also played with Chicago. These members of Toto were working like a dog! 🐕L🤣L RIP Robert Arquette/Alexis Arquette, Jeff Porcaro.
Yes, Patrick Swayze was in the Outsiders and many other films. Female Dancer is actress/dancer Cynthia Rhodes (Staying Alive, Dirty Dancing) who eventually married Richard Marx. Toto is easily my all time favorite group and Lukather is nearly beyond words!
The Greasers and Soc's were the opposing "gangs" in the movie, The Outsiders. Patrick Swayze played Darry, Pony Boy's oldest brother. The rival gangs rumbled in the movie and were always at odds with each other. West Side Story was totally different. The Jets and Sharks were rival gangs in that movie. There are similarities.
The Porcaro brothers were the spice and the sauce of this group. They collaborated with the thriller LP of Michael Jackson... Steve Porcaro which is the youngest and only brother alive :(
Definitely West Side Story inspired scenes with"Jets"(one its gangs) written on the wall. There's a video out there on playing that drum shuffle as it is hard and unique.
The lead singer for Toto Bobby Kimball sang on this and was in the band named SS Fools which were the backing band for Three Dog Night. Use to play this song on the radio back in the day...a fun song and good listen.
You are both partially right. West SIDE Story is the main influence for the video. The Outsiders was based in the same time period that shared common elements. But the dance sequence is the part that separates the two. Michael Jackson's BEAT IT video shares DNA with the same theme of this video and West SIDE Story. Dee, take the time and watch the original movie from 1961. I think you will see where your ideas collide. Meanwhile, Chod and Dee, how about some soul on the channel. I'm talking about the O'Jays and the single, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT. The studio cut will give you the best sound. As for the music video, that is why MTV was so popular way back in the 2oth century. Enjoy
To me instrumentally and in some chord structures this is like an interesting hybrid between Hold the Line and Africa. I see this as prog rock on steroids in the change-ups, but somehow it all works!
I've never seen "The Outsiders", but this definitely gives me a "West Side Story" vibe (the 1961 version, I haven't seen the recent one) except with Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) from "Grease" instead of Maria (Natalie Wood). But then, I'm an old far..., ehr, dude. Great song and choreography, especially the young woman, classical ballet and modern dance mix.
Bro! She is talking about The Outsiders. Greasers vs soshes (the socialites). I'm from Tulsa. That is a movie from the book written bij S.E. Hinton ( a Tulsa author ). The movie takes place in Tulsa and was filmed in Tulsa. Friends of mine were extras in the movie ( especially the gang fight scene ). Other great movies from S.E. Hinton books that also take place and were filmed in Tulsa = Rumble Fish and Tex.
The dancer is the one from Dirty Dancing if you have ever seen that film. Also, she was married to Richard Marx for many years. She is in one of his videos too
It's funny you have the Michael Jackson picture behind you while this song is playing. Steve Lukather (guitarist) is all over that album, including "Beat it." Eddie Van Halen plays the solo, but Lukather is playing all the other guitar parts.The dancer in the video was the blonde in Dirty Dancing that became pregnant.
Hey there I'm 69 years old I live for music, because many humans have mutated into computer generated hate machines, music is truth. please check out the live version of this it could be the best music you will ever hear I think it's live from the Netherlands?Live it is just perfect. turn it up enjoy human beings at there best.
The version that you watched was a live concert in the 90s. Both Jeff Picard (Drummer) and Bobby Kimball (Lead Singer)-Had passed away. This video had all of the original band members. One of my favorite songs of all time!
The drummer Jeff Porcaro had unfortunately passed away too young! Bobby Kimball is alive and well and has performed again with them in their many incarnations!
It probably was based on both. West Side Story was made in the early 60's actually it was about 2 gang rivals and a girl from one gang fell in love with the boy from the other gang and it was forbidden, and it was a musical. It was very popular
Chod, you talked about drumming along to this song yourself, as you did during Yoyoka''s RATM cover. You said there are tricky elements to both songs, so now that you've gotten to know Yoyoka's playing a little, check out her cover of Rosanna - she was just 10 years old...
Just saw Toto last week. Not all original but Steve Lukather knows how to put a band together and keep that music tight. This video was based off of West Side Story. Michael Jackson who was very good friends of Toto had asked if he could use that theme to make the Beat It video. Also several of members played a big part on the Thriller album. Such a great band.
Chod...Dee's right...the face off of the gangs is very reminiscent of Pony Boy face off in the outsiders...and yes...the dancing was similar to west side story...😉
You and your wife should watch the movie "Desperately Seeking Susan" with Rosanna Arquette (the Rosanna in this song) it also stars Madonna with songs by her. Great Movie!
Great reaction!! Both of you are half right. This is a take on West Side Story and The Outsiders. The "greasers" and " socies"( pronounced sòshes) were the rivals. West Side Story was about the conflict between two people of different races/ heritage falling in love and the friction caused by both sides.
There's a FUNKY song by Toto that nobody reacts to, but I think you could appreciate it as a drummer. From their Hydra album... maybe their funkiest song ever, with a super-cool offtime beat... the song "Mama". You should check it out!!! Oh, and make SURE you play the original one rather than any of the live versions (they're not amazing like the first).
A criminally-underrated band. They're so preposterously talented people never truly appreciated them. But fellow musicians, from head-bangers to classical aficionados, always did.
"The Rosanna Shuffle" is the beat you're talking about. Jeff Porcaro is an amazing drummer, and he invented it.
Jeff P was one of the greatest drummers of all time. He's the main reason this song works. West Side Story is what inspired the video.
Yep, that Half-Time Shuffle (Hi-Hat & Snare) with the Afro-Cuban 3-2 Son Clave ("Bo Diddley beat" as Jeff calls it) on the bass drum is one of the most legendary drum grooves of all-time!!! I have Jeff's instructional DVD where he describes the groove and talks about other drummers (John Bonham's "Fool in the Rain" and Bernard Purdie on Steely Dan's "Home At Last"...I think) that inspired his development of groove!!!
@@patrickmurchison9145 Don't forget his dad, Joe Porcaro, was also a sought after session drummer and percussionist. Did you watch the interview of proud papa Joe in the documentary "Band of Brothers, Part 1" about how he and his sons, the Porcaro brothers, got their start in the music industry ?th-cam.com/video/o8EgHsfULYY/w-d-xo.html. He also does an interview exclusively about Jeff as a young drummer just entering the business. th-cam.com/video/g9BB6y24OAw/w-d-xo.html
The dancer I think is Cynthia Rhoades who was in the movies Flashdance and Dirty Dancing.
She was also in Staying Alive and the lead singer in Animotion. She was also married to Richard Marx
Patrick Swayze was in this video too
She was also married to Richard Marx the singer songwriter for many years
I know you know about the band Three Dog Night....well something sad has happened.....Yesterday...the world lost a brilliant talent in the producer, engineer and musician Richie Podolor. Richie was an amazing musical guide for Three Dog Night from its very first record at MCA and he continued producing for us right on through to our new album, that is just about to be released. Despite his low-key demeanor, Richie was a powerhouse; beginning in the 1960’s he worked as a producer, engineer, musician, composer and arranger for countless artists including the Monkees, the Turtles, the Electric Prunes, the Grateful Dead, Donovan, the Dillards, Chris Hillman, and Black Oak Arkansas, as well as Steppenwolf for whom Richie engineered their huge hits “Born to be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride”. Scores of artists, songwriters, producers and engineers have been impacted by Richie’s ideas and techniques. He was a great musician and a dear friend. Richie Podolor will be missed even as his talent still rests in the music and musicians that he touched......please react to the audio version "Woman" by Three Dog Night from their "It Ain't Easy" album.
Toto's musical structure was often phenomenally sophisticated for pop music. Great talents~
The Porcaro brothers Jeff drums, Mike bass, Steve keys/synths, grew up with in studio sessions with their father a studio drummer. Steve is the only one left we lost Mike and Jeff. A real blow to the music world. Jeff was not only one of the best drummers ever he just so fkn fun to watch.
Both of you are correct. Patrick Swayze is in this video, and yes, he was also in the outsiders which had the greasers (the look of the male dancers do look like they are from the movie outsiders). The video is based off the musical West Side Story with the Jets and Sharks.
Also, the girl in the red dress is Cynthia Rhodes who was in Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze.
@@zayoutlaw I was just wondering if that was her. Man, I've been listening to this since the 80s and I didn't have a clue.
She was really pretty. I don't recall ever seeing her in other movies.
@@TheRetroManRandySavage She was also in Flashdance and Staying Alive, but Dirty Dancing was probably the most popular film she was in.
@@zayoutlaw interesting. I have seen those films (but a long time ago). Crazy how I never noticed her even back then.🤔
@@zayoutlaw Who marreid Richard Marx and was considered to replace Fergie Frederiksen
The first vocalist is guitarist Steve Lukather (in the sunglasses). The second vocalist is Bobby Kimball. Lukather outro guitar solo shreds. If you want to listen to another one where Lukather does the lead vocal, I think one of their best is "I'll Be Over You", which in my opinion also features one of the best line lyrically ever written. Plus it features a BIG NAME singer making a guest appearance on backing vocals.
I just want you THANK YOU for doing a PROPER hint about the guest singer without telling them ahead of time. There IS a god !!!
@@StevesFunhouse Quite often it's more enticing to dangle the bait just out of reach.
Another great song with Lukather as the lead vocalist is Georgy Porgy. I hope they react to it eventually. So many good songs from this band.
#MichaelMcDonald
I love the Jeff Porcaro shuffle on the drums in this song. Amazing vocals too.
Jeff's shuffle is a combination of three drumming styles he incorporated into the Rosanna shuffle: The main shuffle beat is from Bernard Purdie. Jeff is a fan of the Bernard Purdie shuffle he used on Steely Dan's Home At Last. The second part of the shuffle is from John Bonham's Fool In The Rain, and the final part is the bass drum beat from Bo Diddley. Those three combined created the Rosanna shuffle Jeff plays.
This band started in the late 70's & has been performing for over 40 years now. They mix all types of genres in their sound. They have had some great hits such as "Hold The Line", "Africa", "Rosanna", "I'll Supply The Love", "Georgy Porgy", "99", "Make Believe", "Stranger In Town", "I'll Be Over You", "Without Your Love", "Stop Loving You", "Pamela" etc.
Dagmar, We must be about the same age & have the same exact taste in music! I see you just about everywhere I go! You're one of my best friends!😊
Back then they were the who's who of studio musicians having played literally on hundreds of tracks. The drummer, late Jeff Porcaro told a story in an interview. The producer for the session wanted him to play in certain style, then demonstrating it using an album track. Jeff Porcaro had stated that it was himself playing. It has been said that the idea to form Toto was conceived during the sessions for Boz Scaggs' album "Silk Degrees" where Porcaro, David Paich and David Hungate played, Paich also doing the arrangements for the album.
Rosanna is the Actress Rosanna Arquette.
The dancer , Cynthia Rhodes appeared in Dirty Dancing. She is an incredible dancer. Great video of a great Band. "Hold The Line" is one of my favorites.
What a great song! Toto is awesome!
The Harmony on that part leading into the chorus is 🔥 "Not quite a year, since you went away...."
I love this song...My name is Rosana ...I love this band... TOTO I loved it!!!
Thank You guys❤️
I love this song & love all of Toto's music! It's amazing how many, many, many favorite songs I have from this era!😊
Dang she’s good! Most people don’t recognize Patrick Swayze in this ❤️
it's great you're showing your wife all different kinds of music and you can see she loves it.
Love drummer Jeff Pocaro’s shuffle throughout this song: combo of John Bonham on Fool in the Rain and Bernard Purtie’s shuffle!
Written about Rosanna Arquette! I feel him in this song... I, too, was crushing hard on her in the early and mid- 80's, especially after seeing the movie Desperately Seeking Susan. Great song, great groove, and top musicianship.
I had always heard that too
As was Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes. Arquette must have been dynamite
It isn’t really about her. David Paich wrote it about a highschool crush of his. His Toto bandmate Steve Porcaro happened to be dating Rosanna Arquette at the time, so Paich borrowed her name for the song, because it fit. But Steve does play a mean synth solo on it, that’s for sure.
Okay, can we all just agree that Jeff's grooves are top tier
Your wife was right on! Patrick Swayze was one of the gang members in this video and he Was in the Outsiders! This video was based on the theme of "West Side Story" and the dancer is Cynthia Rhodes, who was a dancer in the movie: "Stayin' Alive". Toto has used bongos in their music for over 40 years. Your wife has good taste! More Toto, please! Check out: "Burn" from their most current XIV album with Joe Williams singing, "I'll Be Over You", "Hold the Line" and "Til the End". 🙂
Cynthia was also “Penny” in Dirty Dancing with Swayze
Cynthia also was married to Richard Marx. In fact he wrote the song “Right Here Waiting” as a letter to her.
She is right, The Outsiders, Patrick Swayze!
I’ve adored growing up a beautiful heart stopping girl❤😊
Live version...please !
Next Level...
Guaranteed .
The theme of this video was also "borrowed" by Michael Jackson for Beat It, of which several Toto band members collaborated on the Thriller album.
And Eddie Van Halen did the Beat It guitar solo free of charge.
Rosanna Arquette was something else in her hay day. yeesh. stunning
My friends and I are hoping to catch Toto on tour with Journey this year! 🎵🎶
Since Dee hasn't seen Westside story, she is thinking of the Outsiders which takes place in 1960s where the Greasers and Socs were rumbling. But the video is inspired by the 1961 movie West Side Story. With the Sharks and the Jets dancing their rumble scenes.
The character Ponyboy played by C. Thomas Howell was in the Outsiders. Patrick Swayze was the oldest brother Darry. Ralph Macchio was Johnny in the movie. When Chod reacted to Ralph Macchio and said he didn't realize Ralph had been acting since he was young (or something like that) I was shocked, because Chod mentioned Cobra Kai. Yes, I'm not letting it go. 😁
The actors at that time in the movie were popular. Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe are the ones that young folks like you might know from today. I was excited when that movie came out, because the book by S.E. Hinton was one of my favorites. And also, the movie had my Tiger Beat crush. 😍 The theme song "Stay Gold" is a great song by Stevie Wonder.
Wats up ya'll. This is my 2nd time watching ya'll's channel. I like the reactions.And I just subscribed.👍🏿
70s bands likeTOTO Made great music on into the 90s! 70s bands like TOTO Had exceptionally long shelf lives, unlike the other decades where it was one and done.
You may recognize the Dancer in the red dress from the movie Dirty Dancing. Can never get enough Toto
Other than Toto's six mega-talented musicians, they had outstanding horn players from the bands Seawind, Chicago and the jazz community. Topped-off with a great percussionist and top-notch background vocalist.
Top-grade recording all-around.
I first watched your reaction to Led Zeppelin, then Jimmy Barnes, Queen, Heart and now Toto. You have absolutely picked the best of the best from my era. I'm in my 60s now, and grew up listening to and rockin' along to these and many other great 60s, 70s and 80s bands. I thank God every day that I had such great music to experience and love and sing along to, over the years. You should try more Aussie bands like AC/DC, Cold Chisel, INXS, Black Sorrows, Teskey Brothers, Crowded House, Guy Sebastian, Aussie Crawl, The Sunny Boys and so many more. I guarantee, you will not be disappointed.
It's West Side Story. The original 1961 film is obviously the inspiration for this video. My favorite Toto song and a great video. As well Dee is awesome!!! 😄
My kids love this song. The girl in the red dress is Cynthia Rhodes. She was in Flashdance and Dirty Dancing. I also learned this song on my bass.
At 3:06, you can see Swayze in the background dancing and a couple of bars from the Dirty Dancing music. I never noticed it until someone in the comments said he is in the video, along with Cynthia Rhodes "Penny" the lady in red.
Some of the best studio musicians performing to their optimum here!
Jeff...there will never be another...(tears)...
Those drum fills and piano licks are everything. You can tell this is more than a 3-chord band. I've loved Toto for decades. Of course everyone knows their song "Africa." There are many notable songs, but some other favorites of mine are "99" and "I Won't Hold You Back." Good reaction video!
Written by David Paich. He is on keyboards. He wrote this about Rosanna Arquette. She was dating keyboardist Steve Porcaro.
The next year, late Robert Arquette, youngest brother of Rosanna, played the boy in the music video She's a Beauty for The Tubes. Steve Lukather played lead guitar.
As for the lead vocals in Rosanna, Steve Lukather sings the verses. Bobby Kimble sings the pre-chorus.
Music video. Cynthia Rhodes is the actress and dancer. This was before she married Richard Marx.
Notes. Late Eddie Money was the main writer for Shakin. He also sang. Rosanna in that song has nothing to do with the song Rosanna. The actress in the Eddie Money song is Apollonia Kotero.
Same year Steve Lukather, late Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro played in the self-titled late Donna Sommer album and Thriller album for late Michael Jackson. Jeff played for Michael McDonald. Steve Lukather also played with Chicago. These members of Toto were working like a dog! 🐕L🤣L
RIP Robert Arquette/Alexis Arquette, Jeff Porcaro.
Back in the 80s it was so violent bands had to play behind a chain link fence. Today they play behind plexiglass.
Yes, Patrick Swayze was in the Outsiders and many other films. Female Dancer is actress/dancer Cynthia Rhodes (Staying Alive, Dirty Dancing) who eventually married Richard Marx. Toto is easily my all time favorite group and Lukather is nearly beyond words!
Ahh the Jeff P shuffle … a must in any drummers tool kit
Chod, you will have to find some live clips of this band. You'll love it
The Greasers and Soc's were the opposing "gangs" in the movie, The Outsiders. Patrick Swayze played Darry, Pony Boy's oldest brother. The rival gangs rumbled in the movie and were always at odds with each other. West Side Story was totally different. The Jets and Sharks were rival gangs in that movie. There are similarities.
I am pretty sure the girl dancing is Rosanna Arquette and I think I saw Patrick Swayze as one the hoods. Awesome video! Thanks for sharing guys!!
The Porcaro brothers were the spice and the sauce of this group. They collaborated with the thriller LP of Michael Jackson... Steve Porcaro which is the youngest and only brother alive :(
Definitely West Side Story inspired scenes with"Jets"(one its gangs) written on the wall. There's a video out there on playing that drum shuffle as it is hard and unique.
The lead singer for Toto Bobby Kimball sang on this and was in the band named SS Fools which were the backing band for Three Dog Night. Use to play this song on the radio back in the day...a fun song and good listen.
The song is beautiful as well as girl in the video!
If the child...stops paying attention to the I pad, it's Golden!..lol! Stay Golden Pony Boy!!...OUTSIDERS!.
That song ticks all the boxes
FYI. Billy Strings will be on The Stephen Colbert Show tonight
The keyboard player sings their great song” Africa”.
she means Roadhouse w/ Patrick Swayze
Me encantó su reaccion a una de mis canciones y videos de mi infancia. Saludos desde Valdivia, Chile. Tienen otra suscriptora!!
You are both partially right. West SIDE Story is the main influence for the video. The Outsiders was based in the same time period that shared common elements. But the dance sequence is the part that separates the two. Michael Jackson's BEAT IT video shares DNA with the same theme of this video and West SIDE Story.
Dee, take the time and watch the original movie from 1961. I think you will see where your ideas collide.
Meanwhile, Chod and Dee, how about some soul on the channel. I'm talking about the O'Jays and the single, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT. The studio cut will give you the best sound.
As for the music video, that is why MTV was so popular way back in the 2oth century. Enjoy
My 15 year old granddaughter loves toto
To me instrumentally and in some chord structures this is like an interesting hybrid between Hold the Line and Africa. I see this as prog rock on steroids in the change-ups, but somehow it all works!
Supposedly the most played song of the 80’s.
I've never seen "The Outsiders", but this definitely gives me a "West Side Story" vibe (the 1961 version, I haven't seen the recent one) except with Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) from "Grease" instead of Maria (Natalie Wood). But then, I'm an old far..., ehr, dude. Great song and choreography, especially the young woman, classical ballet and modern dance mix.
The girl dancing was Cynthia Rhodes from Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze!
The SHUFFLE BEAT!!! 💯💯💯😎
The girl is actually Cynthia Rhodes... the dancer from the movie Dirty Dancing!
Very rare does a song have multiple lead vocal to make this a masterpiece
The dancer in this video also starred in Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayzee.
Bro! She is talking about The Outsiders. Greasers vs soshes (the socialites). I'm from Tulsa. That is a movie from the book written bij S.E. Hinton ( a Tulsa author ). The movie takes place in Tulsa and was filmed in Tulsa. Friends of mine were extras in the movie ( especially the gang fight scene ). Other great movies from S.E. Hinton books that also take place and were filmed in Tulsa = Rumble Fish and Tex.
Funny you mention the Outsiders, because Patrick Swayze was in this video. And this girl was in Dirty Dancing with him also.
The 80's were awesome.
rip Jeff porcaro one of the greatest drummer i nmusic history.
Who would have thought Ron Jeremy had such a great voice.
Smooth soothing ❤😊
The dancer is the one from Dirty Dancing if you have ever seen that film. Also, she was married to Richard Marx for many years. She is in one of his videos too
Great Reaction!!! Now, ya'll stop fighting about "The Outsiders" and "Westside Story" in front of the child!!! LOL
Mr. Patrick Swayse, Rest in Peace, is one of the male dancers here.
It's funny you have the Michael Jackson picture behind you while this song is playing. Steve Lukather (guitarist) is all over that album, including "Beat it." Eddie Van Halen plays the solo, but Lukather is playing all the other guitar parts.The dancer in the video was the blonde in Dirty Dancing that became pregnant.
Hey there I'm 69 years old I live for music, because many humans have mutated into computer generated hate machines, music is truth. please check out the live version of this it could be the best music you will ever hear I think it's live from the Netherlands?Live it is just perfect. turn it up enjoy human beings at there best.
The version that you watched was a live concert in the 90s. Both Jeff Picard (Drummer) and Bobby Kimball (Lead Singer)-Had passed away. This video had all of the original band members.
One of my favorite songs of all time!
The drummer Jeff Porcaro had unfortunately passed away too young! Bobby Kimball is alive and well and has performed again with them in their many incarnations!
It probably was based on both. West Side Story was made in the early 60's actually it was about 2 gang rivals and a girl from one gang fell in love with the boy from the other gang and it was forbidden, and it was a musical. It was very popular
You both are correct :) Outsiders & West Side Story
Girl goodbye is my fav.
amazing song and band
Chod, you talked about drumming along to this song yourself, as you did during Yoyoka''s RATM cover. You said there are tricky elements to both songs, so now that you've gotten to know Yoyoka's playing a little, check out her cover of Rosanna - she was just 10 years old...
The girl dancing is actually in the movie dirty dancing.
Just saw Toto last week. Not all original but Steve Lukather knows how to put a band together and keep that music tight. This video was based off of West Side Story. Michael Jackson who was very good friends of Toto had asked if he could use that theme to make the Beat It video. Also several of members played a big part on the Thriller album. Such a great band.
Chod...Dee's right...the face off of the gangs is very reminiscent of Pony Boy face off in the outsiders...and yes...the dancing was similar to west side story...😉
I love this song
You and your wife should watch the movie "Desperately Seeking Susan" with Rosanna Arquette (the Rosanna in this song) it also stars Madonna with songs by her. Great Movie!
Great reaction!! Both of you are half right. This is a take on West Side Story and The Outsiders. The "greasers" and " socies"( pronounced sòshes) were the rivals. West Side Story was about the conflict between two people of different races/ heritage falling in love and the friction caused by both sides.
And as lead vocals: The Mandalorian
Jeff Porcaro is one of the all time best drummers
The girl is from the movie Dirty Dancing.
Song i heard was supposed to be about Rosanna Arquette
Patrick Swazie is one of the dancers and the girl is from dirty dancing. You are right he is from the outsiders.
She might be thinking of M.J's video "Beat it"
SWAYZE!
ok Chod i have to see your Wife react to The J.Geils Band Serves You Right To Suffer Live or Give It To Me lol
There's a FUNKY song by Toto that nobody reacts to, but I think you could appreciate it as a drummer. From their Hydra album... maybe their funkiest song ever, with a super-cool offtime beat... the song "Mama".
You should check it out!!! Oh, and make SURE you play the original one rather than any of the live versions (they're not amazing like the first).