My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
Absolutely one of the best, most sophisticated, insanely talented bands ever! This is easily one of the best songs ever written. The chorus and harmonies are unbelievable
This song came out in 1982 when I was in Mombasa Kenya in East Africa with the US Navy. This was my favorite port visit. The people were SO friendly. Got to go on a safari. This song takes me back every time.
Cadê os brasileiros que curtiu ou curte esses ícones aí do passado como eu em . Estou aqui em casa em Uberlândia MG curtindo essas relíquias aí Más alguém do nus acompanhando ai um abraço pra vcs que curte isso aí até hoje
He really has proven himself to be spectacular over the long run. Unfortunately, Jeff, like Hendrix, made the mistake of early self destruction. In comparison to those two, look at the continuous evolution of what Luke has accomplished since the young age of just 19!
Took my 14 year old son to see them live in Costa Mesa last summer. He’s now playing the electric guitar 🎸 full blast. He’s going to make me a million that little guy.
Grandissimi. Ricordi di una gioventù che oggi non esiste più sicuramente non per me. Ho passato un adolescenza bellissima. Gli anni passano ma ascoltando questa canzone rivivo il mio passato come fosse presente. È proprio vero la musica è un vero toccasana per affrontate la vita anche se piena d'ostacoli. Un saluto da Billy68. Grandi.
@@MikeCarvin This isn't about comparison. Simon added his own flavour to the Groove and played different versions of Africa with the band. Talk about creativity...
This is what real musicianship looks like! Wow! Great songwriting, great interaction and counterpoints between musicians on stage, and real craft and ability in mastery of their instruments and interplay with each other. Just amazing! It is also extraordinary to remember that this level of musical excellence was what was broadly popular with the youth of the day, back in the 80s. Clearly this band and it's musical catalog has stood the test of time - and then some! There is nothing remotely as good as this, that is broadly popular with the youth of 2019. Also the music business is just a different animal today - and not for the better, I might add. I am 53, so I lived it, back in the 80s. I was there! For anyone who was between ages 15 and 30 during the 60s/70s/80s or 90s, never forget that you came of age during the GOLDEN ERA of the music business, when the craft of music mattered. You were there! No one, can take that away from you. Period! In closing, former drummer/songwriter Jeff Pocaro (RIP) would be very proud of his band mates, regarding how they have kept the musical flame alive after all these years. Just extraordinary! Enjoy! Cheers, Sam.
I'm 77 and didn't know Toto from Chicago. But, as soon as I heard this, and Rosanna, I flipped (meaning I liked them). So, those two, plus Hotel California, and Good Vibrations, and, well, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago II, Chicago VI, and Joe Zawinul+Wayne Shorter - now THOSE ARE REAL CLASSICS!
This song is not getting old at all, every time I hear this song it just sounds like it came out today. What a band, so much talent, please don't ever stop performing.
Toto is the best band on earth ! These guys inspired millions of musicians worldwide and still do. This version is very musical. The original drum loop played by Jeff Porcaro is here, Steve Porcaro adds his magic thing, David Paich is brilliant, Steve Lukather amazing. Nathan East adds his own personality, playing bass variations in a very musical and modern way. Simon Phillips is very precise and adds his own fusion thing too. All singers amazing , very accurate, Joseph Williams adds his special vibe.... What a music lesson ! Best song ever.
I was listening, not paying attention to the video so much; but as soon as I noticed the bass guitar taking off at the normal end, I simultaneously looked at the screen and said Nathan East! What an amazing player.
I had the habit of listening regularly to the program " count down "on weekends from Radio Australia coming from Victoria. It was a regular track after release. It was during 80s. Even now, i cherish it. I'm sixty six now.
i like the fact they made their own music, created new sounds, ,mixed singers voices in every song, and still keep using the same instruments, which brings the same old 80's sound
As a kid when this song was first released that in 2019 I'd still be listening to the band.todays bands will never have this kind of popularity or songs..the way it should still be talented musicians and songwriters no auto tone.
My band in Nashville does this song, and it's the MOST fun song to play, and people love it. We do a similar live version like this, and get people involved. What a feeling! But thanks to the boys of Toto for this phenomenal song that has been with us all for many years. I grew up with this stuff on my radio. Thanks Toto for this huge hit, and memorable music. Wife and I saw them live in Nashville a couple years ago. SUPER AWSESOME! Memorable. Great to see Nathan East on bass here. Get em guys!
By watching this particular video, we happen to have the best seat in the house. It is so close to the performers that our set of eyes are focus on how each instrument are being played to be parallel with the rhythm of the song.
Ficou linda de mais essa música nesse novo arranjo espetacular só quem viveu essa época de músicas maravilhosas sente na alma e no coração e viveu essa época inesquecivel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Omg no Africa the continent was first they made this song after it please get a brain and get off the internet you stupid peace of pie!!! Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh nub
I have lost count of how many times I’ve watched this, as others have commented, ‘tight’ performance. No distracting props floating or flashing about just pure phenomenal human art.
En los 80s escuché por primera vez a Tito por mi hermano menor en cassette pequeño, por mi hermano conocí, y a África que fue y es un éxito. Por mi hno. Fallecido conocí a the police, U2, otros más. Tengo 59 y todavía me gusta esta música. Y también a Mercury. ☺️☺️☺️🇩🇴
Hey numb-nuts, Toto was a good band with a couple big hits. They were not huge by any stretch of the imagination . I've been to hundreds of concerts for the last 5 decades and worked security for the biggest acts on the planet. So keep your idiotic comments to yourself pendejo...entiendes?
I agree, personally I absoluutely love how the vocals of the mix are, the low harmony is my *favorite* harmony of the song so I'm happy David's voice can be heard clearly I haven't heard a live version of Africa *this* tight
I was never into music much as a kid. It just didn't interest me back then other then to have something playing in the background. Now that I'm in my mid 50s I'm drawn back to this and other bands/singers of that time. Great music, great musicians. I'm sure kids of today won't be coming back to the crap music of today when they reach 55. Music today can't hold a candle to this.
Essa banda é sensacional prá mim . Estou curtindo esse sucesso ai maravilhoso aqui em Uberlândia MG agora será que tem algum brasileiro que curte isso hoje em .
There’s no better Song than Africa..,it’s pure Magic Toto are so so gifted and talented…my all time favourite Group of amazing Musicians..so many memories with this brilliant Song 🎵
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My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
Your dad had good taste in music RIP
Remember him with love and music, always in your heart.
May my kids remember me like this.
May he rests in peace
The best way to ever remember your dad. Sorry my english is not the best R.I.P for your Dad.❤
I am 83 and this band TOTO is my FAVOURITE.
I love the group and the great song since I'm also in love with Tanzania.
I'm 66
What a drummer is Simon Phillips!! One of the greatest!
2020....who's still listening to these awesome dudes?
Ganda neto
@@shimada8501 yup...isa eto sa mga favorite songs ko.
Yan ang mga kanta.
still solid paren talaga sila sa guitara. Kuhang kuha paren nila yung dati.
@@shimada8501 ❤️
"I bless the rains down in Africa." Nobody knows the meaning of that line, and yet it's the whole, immortal song.
I’m in Southern Africa now, Botswana at the moment. Places are very dry. Any rain is a blessing.
What a performance . One of the most outstanding songs of the Eighties .
True
Absolutely one of the best, most sophisticated, insanely talented bands ever! This is easily one of the best songs ever written. The chorus and harmonies are unbelievable
Ok thanks so much for your help today with me now please
@cjetelomar2010 ok
You have said it exactly. Such a wonderful song. Masters of their craft and beyond !!!!
@cjetelomar2010 I agree with you. How do you feel about Chicago Band OR REO SPEEDWAGON ? They are amazing as well.
@@zeinamazraani8826 gracias por Ser? Más amables conmigo
This song came out in 1982 when I was in Mombasa Kenya in East Africa with the US Navy. This was my favorite port visit. The people were SO friendly. Got to go on a safari. This song takes me back every time.
A song that can be listened to for a lifetime
Hope it does for generations cuz it’s just an all around great song that flows through you
I'm 45 years old and I love this band more than anything 💕 💛 💓 💗
私はFMから流れたこの曲が誰かもしらす中学生時代によく聞きまいた。高校の頃TOTOだつたことを知りました。TOTOの曲は空を思い浮かぶような気がしますが皆さんはどうですか？
This version is P E R F E C T.
Totally. I've listened to several, but this is PERFECT :)!
I’ve listened to it at least 270 times
What's name to the bass men.
@@mj48187 juju
@@mj48187 lolo 0:06 loppop
The best version... The best band of the world ❤
Blessengs for you TOTO, Thanks Very Much . Diana.-
Cadê os brasileiros que curtiu ou curte esses ícones aí do passado como eu em . Estou aqui em casa em Uberlândia MG curtindo essas relíquias aí
Más alguém do nus acompanhando ai um abraço pra vcs que curte isso aí até hoje
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Simon Phillips has got to be one of my favorite all time drummers. He keeps a tight beat all the time. The best.
well it was Jeff Porcarowho played this so you want it be good R'I'P Jeff Porcaro
He really has proven himself to be spectacular over the long run. Unfortunately, Jeff, like Hendrix, made the mistake of early self destruction. In comparison to those two, look at the continuous evolution of what Luke has accomplished since the young age of just 19!
I dont care what anyone says - Everyone loves this song! Everyone!
Took my 14 year old son to see them live in Costa Mesa last summer. He’s now playing the electric guitar 🎸 full blast.
He’s going to make me a million that little guy.
LOL CHEERS ...truly hope he does
my five year old son put me onto this song, the little legend he is
Grandissimi.
Ricordi di una gioventù che oggi non esiste più
sicuramente non per me. Ho passato un adolescenza bellissima.
Gli anni passano ma ascoltando questa canzone rivivo il mio passato come fosse presente.
È proprio vero la musica è un vero toccasana per affrontate la vita anche se piena d'ostacoli.
Un saluto da Billy68.
Grandi.
Io 66 anni
This band legend 1977 until 2024
Two good vocalists, one perfect drummer. You can't beat this!
Simon is great, but he is no Jeff...
@@MikeCarvin This isn't about comparison. Simon added his own flavour to the Groove and played different versions of Africa with the band. Talk about creativity...
Simon is awesome! Miss Jeff though
Actually they are three
@Zach Ball David Paich
Still listening in 2024. This is a great version of a great song!
Great
This is what real musicianship looks like! Wow! Great songwriting, great interaction and counterpoints between musicians on stage, and real craft and ability in mastery of their instruments and interplay with each other. Just amazing!
It is also extraordinary to remember that this level of musical excellence was what was broadly popular with the youth of the day, back in the 80s. Clearly this band and it's musical catalog has stood the test of time - and then some!
There is nothing remotely as good as this, that is broadly popular with the youth of 2019. Also the music business is just a different animal today - and not for the better, I might add.
I am 53, so I lived it, back in the 80s. I was there! For anyone who was between ages 15 and 30 during the 60s/70s/80s or 90s, never forget that you came of age during the GOLDEN ERA of the music business, when the craft of music mattered. You were there! No one, can take that away from you. Period!
In closing, former drummer/songwriter Jeff Pocaro (RIP) would be very proud of his band mates, regarding how they have kept the musical flame alive after all these years. Just extraordinary!
Enjoy! Cheers, Sam.
I'm 77 and didn't know Toto from Chicago. But, as soon as I heard this, and Rosanna, I flipped
(meaning I liked them). So, those two, plus Hotel California, and Good Vibrations, and, well, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago II, Chicago VI, and Joe Zawinul+Wayne Shorter - now THOSE ARE REAL CLASSICS!
Que estupidez jajajajaj
Absolutely agree.
This song is not getting old at all, every time I hear this song it just sounds like it came out today.
What a band, so much talent, please don't ever stop performing.
Man, Joe is such a phenomenal vocalist. He hits those notes beautifully. He's amazing. And from what I hear, a super great guy too.
Also the son of the one and only John Williams
@@JaredPhilbrick a true maestro like his father before him!
The back up singer at 4:09 gives me goosebumps every time!
Amazing!!
She is Amy K
Yes...Ridiculous!
Search Amy Keys. You’re in for more goosebumps!
Amy Keys! and the man beside her who comes in at 4:00 is Mabvuto Carpenter :D
Toto is the best band on earth ! These guys inspired millions of musicians worldwide and still do.
This version is very musical. The original drum loop played by Jeff Porcaro is here, Steve Porcaro adds his magic thing, David Paich is brilliant, Steve Lukather amazing. Nathan East adds his own personality, playing bass variations in a very musical and modern way. Simon Phillips is very precise and adds his own fusion thing too. All singers amazing , very accurate, Joseph Williams adds his special vibe.... What a music lesson ! Best song ever.
I Agree ☝️😍👏👏👏👋👋👋👋🇲🇽🇲🇽
I was listening, not paying attention to the video so much; but as soon as I noticed the bass guitar taking off at the normal end, I simultaneously looked at the screen and said Nathan East! What an amazing player.
It’s incredible how good this sounds for being live.
And also after such long time
The live sound sounds like a studio album, simply PERFECT and wonderful, they are geniuses 💯 👍🎤👌🎵
I know right! 🎶
It’s one of those songs you just don’t want to ever end. What an incredible performance!!!!
Music to my ear. Beautiful.
How can a live version of a song is quite perfect
Hats off TOTO ❤️
One of the best live performance ever heard. THEY are a BAND. Perfect fusion of instruments and voices
plonker
petfectly said[p;
When I get it answer me back now
The voices, the instruments,The energy from everyone after all these years can still pull it off together.its amazing!
It’s magic, plain and simple
💕💕💕💕
I had the habit of listening regularly to the program " count down "on weekends from Radio Australia coming from Victoria.
It was a regular track after release.
It was during 80s.
Even now, i cherish it.
I'm sixty six now.
Nathan effin' East never ceases to amaze me!
He’s amazing! 4:58
I saw Toto live for the first time about 2 months ago. One of the most magical nights of my life. Timeless music.
You could argue this is one of the most iconic songs EVER
2021 .. I'm still listening to this great song
Well ain't you lucky Mr: 2021
@@kjeldlarsen912 Me too!
in 2024!
Nada que decir. La banda TOTO una de las mejores. El tema AFRICA un himno a la humanidad
MUSICASSO LINDA DEMAAAIIIISSSS ,O SAUDADES DOS ANOS 70 80 90 FORAM SÃO É CONTINUARÁ SENDO OS MELHORES!!!!! 🥲🇧🇷🥲🇧🇷🥲🇧🇷
Je connais ce groupe depuis mais 23 ans et j’ai eu le plaisir de les voir sur cène XX fois
Bernard
Тебе просто повезло
i like the fact they made their own music, created new sounds, ,mixed singers voices in every song, and still keep using the same instruments, which brings the same old 80's sound
One of the very best songs ever written/performed!
Toto I love You!!! Amazing Men!!❤❤❤
I love it when he goes “Sing it OOOHH!”
During the chorus.
Killer band. I love seeing bands from the 80’s when I was a kid still doing it! Keep going TOTO!
2019 still listening.....damn this kind of music is rejuvinating....so relaxing
Janice Liza it’s called passion
Right
As a kid when this song was first released that in 2019 I'd still be listening to the band.todays bands will never have this kind of popularity or songs..the way it should still be talented musicians and songwriters no auto tone.
Listening today at the age of 46.. loved these guys from the start.. mother use to play me these when young
My band in Nashville does this song, and it's the MOST fun song to play, and people love it. We do a similar live version like this, and get people involved. What a feeling! But thanks to the boys of Toto for this phenomenal song that has been with us all for many years. I grew up with this stuff on my radio. Thanks Toto for this huge hit, and memorable music. Wife and I saw them live in Nashville a couple years ago. SUPER AWSESOME! Memorable. Great to see Nathan East on bass here. Get em guys!
One of the best live performance ever💜 !!
Amazing. Love to see you guys. Love love you so much. Thanks for all of your beautiful songs.
I remember this song from when i was a kid. I think nobody knew the lyrics are " i bless the rains". Great song
2022 and still this band seems getting better as time passes by..legend👏👏👏
Nunca pasan de moda. La mejor música!!?❣️ Uno de las mejores grupos de los 80'.
As it was in 1982, so it is in 2023. I still listen with the same pleasure
Timeless and Forever.
By watching this particular video, we happen to have the best seat in the house. It is so close to the performers that our set of eyes are focus on how each instrument are being played to be parallel with the rhythm of the song.
Saw these guys live 30 years ago, still great takes me back to good times.
Das kommt noch besser
The drums are just absolutely purrrrrfect! Oh, but so are the keyboards...!
Como no sentir nostalgia de los días felices cuando estas canciones eran últimos éxitos, como quisiera volver a los 80!
Todavia lloro al oir estas clasicas, me acuerdo de mis 3 primas que ya no estan
Vida eterna para Toto por dios 🤗👉🇵🇪🌎
vovler al pasado
Came here from watching the last 39 other videos from 1982 onward and this hands down is the BEST VERSION your going to find from Toto. So great.
I couldn't agree more!
WOW! You just don´t want it to end.
This is my New Favorite Concert Version of this song! and I've heard 3 that I like......WOW !!!! The BEST 10 MINUTES WELL SPENT !!!
Me too!
Ficou linda de mais essa música nesse novo arranjo espetacular só quem viveu essa época de músicas maravilhosas sente na alma e no coração e viveu essa época inesquecivel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I have a DVD of Toto Live in Amsterdam which my greatniece (5) and her brother (6) like to listen to. So Toto has some new young fans still.
Can’t believe they named a continent after this song!
Best comment today
And if they DIDN'T, I can't believe the coincidence !! lol
Omg no Africa the continent was first they made this song after it please get a brain and get off the internet you stupid peace of pie!!! Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh nub
Toblex if you don’t understand the HUMOR involved then it’s YOU that needs to leave the internet
This is not humor! The fact that that fink that is was named after song this one is so really stupid
Cara que música linda,as músicas antigas são muito melhores que as de hoje, não chega aos pés.
I have lost count of how many times I’ve watched this, as others have commented, ‘tight’ performance. No distracting props floating or flashing about just pure phenomenal human art.
You couldn't have said it any better!!!👍👍👍
What a mesmerizing performance, all this talent, the harmonies, the energy . . . incredibly uplifting.
That song and the song Rosanna always my favorites
Classic and wonderful bass lines of Nathan East. As a bass player this was thrilling.
the reason Toto IV was album of the year !!
En los 80s escuché por primera vez a Tito por mi hermano menor en cassette pequeño, por mi hermano conocí, y a África que fue y es un éxito. Por mi hno. Fallecido conocí a the police, U2, otros más. Tengo 59 y todavía me gusta esta música. Y también a Mercury. ☺️☺️☺️🇩🇴
I am ! Love these guys
God Bless Africa!!!💖💖💖
Their voices haven't changed after all this time too. Simply fantastic
The lead singer voice did change
Lautro vereri nive
This is the VERY BEST Rendition of AFRICA. By TOTO.
Me in 2023. 76 years old.
Yes they are the best ❤❤
God bless you
This song still gives me goosebumps after all these years.. and I live in Africa ;)
This song is time-less..
Same here. Reminds me of my Senior year. GREAT song.
Me too soul sister 💜🌈🌏🎶😎👊
the continent of 21st century
@@royhsieh4307😅😅😅
This classic was just MADE for live performances....Toto was never a huge band, but with a song like Africa, they will be listened to for generations!
Toto was never a huge band? Jajajajaja. You need to know more about music my man
Hey numb-nuts, Toto was a good band with a couple big hits. They were not huge by any stretch of the imagination . I've been to hundreds of concerts for the last 5 decades and worked security for the biggest acts on the planet. So keep your idiotic comments to yourself pendejo...entiendes?
Nathan East is a spetacular bassist! Mike Porcaro, we miss you FOREVER!
I don't know if am the one who can't get enough of this performance
Here's another one who gets back to this performance constantly.
You are not alone brother.
that`s right - you`re not alone
love it
Andani Rony, I’m with you. I got to listen to it several times a day 🙂
어떻게 이런 구성을 가진 노래를 탄생시켰을까? 소름 쫙!
여전히 대단한 라이브실력! 처음 이 노래를 들었을때와는 다른 또다른 감동!!!
Such intricate vocals and melody and their voices are STILL..spot on!!! Well done on one of my all time favorite songs
One of the best bands ever!
Love Steve’s backing vocals, adds a lot of depth and harmony together with Joe’s lead 😄
Extraordinary performance!!! Love this song.
Best version of this song ive heard yet
not even close to being half as good
I guess the low tone on this chorus is way louder than the others in the vocal lines, dont know, its not good to me.
I agree,
personally I absoluutely love how the vocals of the mix are, the low harmony is my *favorite* harmony of the song so I'm happy David's voice can be heard clearly
I haven't heard a live version of Africa *this* tight
This is a great version, however, a version of this song from a Eurooe tour with Lenny Castro on percussion is far better.
Who's listening in 2024?
Me!!!!!!
Mi too!!!
03/04/2024 5:53 Pm.from Perú
🙋🎧😁😎✌️✌️🇧🇷
Your mum. In my bed.
Those backup singers- are really good!
This crowd and performance is the best ones of all time! I love it.
This song NEVER gets old!
As long is music from the 70s I’m There specially for rare earth music let’s all say get ready because Here I come 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Hope these kind of songs lasts forever for my grandchildren to listen to. I'm only 27
Love this dynamic version of the song. Amazing lead and backups.
I was never into music much as a kid. It just didn't interest me back then other then to have something playing in the background. Now that I'm in my mid 50s I'm drawn back to this and other bands/singers of that time. Great music, great musicians. I'm sure kids of today won't be coming back to the crap music of today when they reach 55. Music today can't hold a candle to this.
Well said 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😌 🙂 thank you
Essa banda é sensacional prá mim . Estou curtindo esse sucesso ai maravilhoso aqui em Uberlândia MG agora será que tem algum brasileiro que curte isso hoje em .
Tem uma brasileira aqui com saudade de música de verdade
There’s no better Song than Africa..,it’s pure Magic Toto are so so gifted and talented…my all time favourite Group of amazing Musicians..so many memories with this brilliant Song 🎵
yes
Toto! Best rock band in the world 1978 to ???
Ken, Toronto, Canada
The harmonies on this track are just out of this world 💜🤘🎤
Has to be a 4 or 5 part harmony on the chorus, love it!!