You guys have to realize that there this more than one singer in Toto. David Paich does most of the singing on Africa. Pamela is sung by the current singer Joseph Williams. On Rosanna, Steve Lukather and Bobby Kimball share vocals on that song. There is also some other songs where they have Steve Porcaro, Fergie Frederiksen & Jean-Michael Byron singing as well.
Lead Vocalist Joseph Williams helped his dad compose the Ewok Celebration score for the ending of Star Wars Ep VI: Return of the Jedi. Very talented family.
Back in the day I never heard this song. I was into jazz fusion at the time. A co-worker invited me to see his cousins Top 40 band. They started the show with "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and I think "Raspberry Beret" and then THIS song ! I was blown away! Pamela kicks a**! Anyone mention Joseph Williams is the singer. John Williams (JAWS music fame) son.
This is a different lead singer than what you heard before. This guy is Joseph Williams, the son of John Williams, the guy who wrote the scores (and main themes) for Star Wars, Harry Potter, and a million other great movies. The original lead singer was Bobby Kimball.
Kimbell was the voice of Toto but was replaced by Josh Williams. Later Kimbell returned after sorting his personal life out. He stayed with Toto until his voice deteriorated. Williams was invited back and is still with Toto to this day. Kimbells health has deteriorated of late.
The original lead singer, Bobby Kimball had departed. This was Joseph Williams, also a great lead singer! Please come back with I'll Supply The Love! An absolute Toto masterpiece! You won't regret it.
Hmm. That's Joseph Williams, son of the well known composer John Williams. So excited that you did some Toto. Toto is FIRE! Check out Straight for the Heart, Till the end, has Paula Adul in the video. Also, Can't stop loving you, without your love is funky. Home of the Brave Live from Poland is one of the best live performances you'll experience. Thanks again.
The great Joseph Williams on lead vocals, still with them today! This is the first Toto song you’ve heard him sing and you’d LOVE “Stop Loving You”. He’s also famously the singing voice of Adult Simba in The Lion King
This is my most favorite song of Toto's. The singer, Joseph Williams is the son of the Great John Williams, the composer (also conductor, pianist, trumpeter) of so many movie scores such as the Star Wars series, Fiddler On The Roof, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman (Richard Donner) series, Indiana Jones series, E.T. The Extraterrestrial, the Jurassic Park series and on and on and on, not to mention all of the TV Shows such as Gilligan's Island, Lost In Space and The Time Tunnel among many others.
I've always loved Toto and rediscovered them during the pandemic! This song has a jazz quality to it and is sung by Joseph Williams, who is currently touring with Toto.... he still sounds great!! They should be in the R & R Hall of Fame hands down!!!
Steve Lukather, Toto's guitarist has been on so many albums as a studio guitarist, it is just unbelievable. Often he is too underrated. Amber will love that he was the goto guitarist for Quincy Jones when recording Michael Jackson. He also played for Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, Lionel Ritchie, Richard Marks, Donna Summers, and so many more. He still keeps Toto going today, when not touring with Ringo Star's Allstar Band. He also wrote and sang one of my favorite Toto songs, I Won't Hold You Back - you should definitely react to it.
And Steve Porcaro wrote "Human Nature" about his daughter being bullied by a boy and she asked Steve why the boy did that and he told her: "It's human nature". And Quincy Jones wanted Michael J. to sing the song, so Steve Porcaro graciously gave it to him. Toto does a good job of singing it themselves.
@SweetThing - I know. I commented about Human Nature on a different video quite some time ago. However, I still stand by my choice of favorite Toto song, I Won't Hold You Back.
I'm obsessed with him.. hugest crush. Him first singing Georgy porgy at like 22 years old. The voice and attitude.. can't believe the equal excellence of vocals and guitar. Where did they grow this guy??
There are a couple more songs from Toto you should react to 1. Stop Loving You (very similar to this song) 2. Till the End (Paula Abdul dancing in this one)
Remember, members of Toto played on Michael Jackson's "THRILLER." Toto were considered among the world's best musicians and highly sought after for studio work! Please react to a Toto ballad masterpiece, "I Won't Hold You Back" written and sung by their great guitarist, Steve Lukather!!
IMO "I Won't Hold You Back" is one of the greatest ballads by ANYONE of that time. Beautiful and underrated. It would be an excellent choice to react to.
Rest In Peace Rockin' Out Brothers, Jeffrey And Michael Porcaro . . . R.I.P. Gentlemen, And Thank You For All Of Your Amazing Wonderful Music . . . :-)
Joe Williams was the 3RD lead singer of TOTO (from 1986-88) following original singer Bobby Kimball and Fergie Fredericksen (RIP)in that order. Williams actually joined the band when Totos popularity was declining in America. Williams returned in 2010 following Kimballs return tenure from 1998-2008. Now they are a touring band with Steve Lukather being the ONLY original member.
Respect and love for iconic drummer, Jeff Porcaro. In addition to being a founding member and original drummer of Toto, Jeff Porcaro was a legendary studio drummer who arguably was the most recorded drummer in the seventies and eighties playing on hundreds and hundreds of songs. He played on numerous tracks for Steely Dan, Michael Jackson (4 out of the 9 tracks, including "Beat it" on the bestselling album of all time, "Thriller"), Michael McDonald ("I keep forgetting"), Boz Scaggs (all of "Silk Degrees"), Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, the list goes on and on. Jeff Porcaro always played to the song with impeccable timing and feel defining Toto's sound (also co-wrote "Africa"). The entire band were outstanding in their own right, but Jeff Porcaro's drumming was the heart and soul of Toto's sound. When you listen to a Toto song recorded in the seventies and eighties listen closely to the drums to really appreciate how great Toto is. Jeff/Mike Porcaro RIP.
Musically, Toto is one of the most talented bands of their era. Each member was top-notch musically. Their drummer is really, really good. I just checked Wikipedia, and many of them were session players for artists like Boz Skaggs and Steely Dan. That explains a lot. Great band. Great song. Great reaction, you two.
I’ve been a working studio & live musician for 50+ yrs. I sing, write, play many instruments & (over the years) have performed many of the songs you react to. Lately, nothing in my life has brought me more pleasure - than watching you two kind, loving human beings blossom & grow w/the ❤ of great music! Every time you 2 react - I have 1,000 facts & connections that I want you to know. Thank you so much, for helping me relive & see the miracles of my life; through your open-minded, wide-eyed wonder. ❤❤❤😎🎸🎹🎙️🎶 PS: Do not go 1 more day, without reacting to 2 songs: “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” (1967 live TV performance) by Tom Jones & “Oh, Darling” by The Beatles. WARNING: You may both require oxygen, after hearing these 2 songs!!! 😳
What a blessed life you've had--being able to immerse yourself in music. I can relate to what you wrote about watching these videos. I, too, feel joy when I watch them get excited about a song I love. When Jay gets into it and says, "Hey!" during the part of a song I have loved for years, ahhhh, it's the best feeling.
Steve Lukather is one of the best guitarists of all time. I don't think people realize just how many songs/artists/ and bands he recorded with and songs he's written. As a Gen-X guitar player, been playing for 30+ years Steve Lukather is one of my guitar heroes. Steve Lukather wrote the main riff as well as the bass for beat it by Michale Jackson and was the one who said to bring in Eddie VanHalen to do the solo
Steve Lukather is one of the greatest ,Underrated ,Guitarists of all time ,currently playing with Ringo Starr's All Star Band, also has some great Solo stuff,and also with Los Lobotamys....just sayin'.
I'm SO glad you listened to this one! This, dear people, is a demonstration of why I believe Toto is one of THE most adept group of musicians in music in the last 20 years. Each one of them is a phenomenal musician on their given instruments, and then they work together SO tightly. The end product is beautiful and moving!
Funny thing I must mention to you guys. This is one of my favorite songs and videos of Toto. However, I just realized a few months ago, the guys in the shadow playing horns is the band.
This is from the Toto album "The Seventh One" and the entire album is excellent. This was Joseph Williams second album as the lead singer and he was a long-time friend of the band members, growing up with them, so it was a good fit after Bobby Kimball, and rhen Fergie Frederiksen, left. Great band! You need to check out more songs from this album for sure. "Only the Children" is another banger that you'll love.
Yay! It's been a while since your last Toto reaction. Check out "Stop Loving You" "99" (which is from 1979) and "Georgy Porgy" pronounced Georjee Porjee. This was nice. Haven't heard this one. For me, the horns were really nice, but the keyboard stole the song. Other songs: "I Will Remember" "I'll Supply The Love" (1978) "Angel Don't Cry" (1984) "Hydra" (1979) "I Won't Hold You Back" (1982) "Holyanna" (1984) "Straight For The Heart" (1988) "Out Of Love" "Melanie" (1999) "Stranger In Town" "Goodbye Elenore" (1979) "Till The End" (1986) "Waiting For Your Love" (1982) "St. George And The Dragon" (1979). There you go guys :D
I was lucky ...we opened for a couple times first with Bobby Kimble and the originals from 3 dog nights band mike alsup ,Floyd Sneed ,Jimmy Greenspoon ,and the bass player from 3 dog night and David paich was in the band ...they went by Seven separate fools ...a 3 dog night title ...we worked with them ..I think 3 dates ...They all were the best guys ever Always nice and fun ...And people didn't realize just how good Bobby could play piano ....He played a Wurlitzer and smoked it .and sang his ass off ...mike ,Floyd,Jimmy were the best ever ..all class acts ...Everytime they told us how great we sounded .. when we played .. a real motivator ...Just one of our bands scrape with greatness ...What's funny is ....just about 5 years before this encounter I was 13 years old at a first concert of 3 Dog Night in the front row at freedom Hall in Louisville ,KY which in my opinion the best rock / pop band ...next to the Beatles ...Chuck ,Danny ,Cory (RIP) just the best ever ..vocalists ,performers ..just top of The line ...PRO's .....3 Of was the number 1# worldwide grossing acts in History and ...even beat Led Zeppelin as #1 the champs ...As a proffessional vocalist /frontman who toured 12 years over 25 states 6 nights a 50 weeks a year ..they are all the best ever .!!!! And a special love for the whole Pocarro family ....absolutely if not the most talented family in the recording world ,the Patich family ,and Steve Lukather.....,TOTO family has played on hundreds of hits and artists ..worldwide ...Cream of the Crop .... ...You guys ....♥️♥️♥️♥️you preserve a great period of musical growth !!! And God Bless You ...for your endeavors 👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️✝️...So many American,European ,and Canadian artists to explore like Gino Vanelli ,and a huge volume of Australian Artists to explore !!! Thank you again and keep up the Road to enlightened ment ...as music and the arts ...enlighten the Human Soul and experience ...and enlighten the pathway to enrich the Human soul and life's experience Sorry for sooo long. A statement ...but I had to declare the truth and make it available ...In today's world ....fact and truth have little meaning ...But Fact is Fact ...and Truth is truth ...It cannot be denied or ...it's the ultimate fact ...non disputed Again great service you provide ....PASS .IT ON ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍✝️🙏☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
And bizarrely, Stop loving you from the same album was not released as a single in the US despite being a huge hit in Europe. A great song with a great video. The story is leadership at the record label changed and new leadership pulled the plug on support.
Toto is and always will be masterclass. Perfection through and through. Check out Stop Loving You by the same lead singer, Joseph Williams (John William's son). Enjoy the song and how much the drummer (Jeff Porcaro) is enjoying himself!
Other top Toto songs: "I'll Be Over You" and "Stop Loving You." Also "Africa" and "Hold The Line." A great band. A little-known music fact: a lot of the Toto musicians were used in the studio by David Foster when he produced the Chicago 16 album, too. (This had big hits on it like "Hard For Me to Say I'm Sprry" with Peter Cetera on lead vocals.)
2023 is so coming together for me personally… I got to attend the John Fogerty concert in Antwerp (Belgium) a couple of weeks ago and I’m holding tickets for Toto coming November at the same location… in the meantime enjoying your journey through the best decades music has to offer…makes me smile every day 😊😊❤❤
Toto - So underrated, top top notch musicians and vocalists, session guys -- Jeff Porcaro's a legend to any drummer, played with Sonny & Cher, Boz Skaggs, and many others, RIP
They have so many songs with girl’s names there’s a term for it: ”Toto girls”. Although Rosanna obviously is hard to beat, my favourite might be ”Lea” from the album prior to this one. It was written by the third Porcaro brother, Steve, (who also wrote Human Nature for MJ) - the second keyboardist, who had departed the band when this album was recorded. BTW, the singer here, Joseph Williams, is the son of legendary movie scorer John Williams (Every Star Wars movie, and every movie by Steven Spielberg, and much more).
Guys, remember that Toto always had three lead vocalists in the band. Both keyboard player David Paich and guitarist Steve Lukather sang lead parts next to the main lead vocalist (in this cast Joseph Williams).
Hey guys, please ! come back with them, with these super songs : ''I'LL supply the Love", "Angel don't cry'' , ''99'' , ''Goodbye girl''(An absolute Toto masterpiece) , "St' George & the dragon", "All us boys", "Goodbye Eleonore" , "Make believe", "I won't hold you back", "Waiting for your love", "Turn back", ''Good for you", "Home of the brave", "Hydra'' & ''Stranger in town'', Trust me , You won't regret it. Ron.
Toto is not only a great band, each member is a first call studio musician in their own right. Jeff Porcaro the drummer was playing on Steely Dan records in high school before Toto became a band. The band played on four songs of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. Guitarist Steve Lukather has played on 1500 songs. He’s recorded with Lionel Richie, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, and a ton more. He won a Grammy award for the George Benson tune that he helped write called Turn your love around. The talented these musicians have is almost unmeasurable.
You will also notice that the silhouette of the horn section in this video is also the Toto band members “lip syncing”, if you will. Left to right….Jeff Porcaro, David Paich, Mike Porcaro, Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams
I will add these to your list: Tale of a Man (1997- part of their 20th year compilation) In A Word (same album) Gift With a Golden Gun (1981- Turn Back) Make Believe (1982- Toto IV) Mama (1979-Hydra) English Eyes (1981-Turn Back) I Think I Could Stand You Forever (1981-Turn Back) I could name more but some diamonds are better discovered on one's own...😊
Toto is: Jeff Pocoro - Drums (Died in 1992) David Paich - Piano/Keyboards, Vocals Steve Lukather - Guitar, Vocals Steve Pocaro, Synthesizers (left the band in 1987, came back for later touring) David Hungate, Bass (left the band after Toto IV in 1982) Bobby Kimball, Lead Singer (Left the band during recording of their 5th album Isolation, in 1984) Mike Porcaro, Bass (Joined the band after Toto IV in 1982, Died in 2015 of complications due to ALS) Fergie Frederikesn, Lead Singer (October 1984 - through 1985) Jean-Michel Byron, Lead Singer (Four tracks on their Past to Present 1977-1990 album) Joseph Williams, Lead Singer (1986 - forward) They never had consistent lead singer because Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich all took turns singing lead. Then when bobby left, they worked to find a replacement and finally found one in Joseph Williams (son of composer John Willams). Great band with a rich history. Note that there are three Porcaro brothers who played in Toto. Jeff was considered the CEO of the band.
One of the most unique things about TOTO is that they have more than one lead singer; in fact, I believe they've had four. If you re-watch some of the videos you've already seen (Africa, Hold The Line, Rosanna...), you'll notice that it's a different guy singing lead on each of them. They are also phenomenal musicians!
I've seen these guys live 7 times since first half of the eighties. One time I saw them twice... first at the concert at the arena, but also at a gig at a club where the did a medley on Beatles songs. What a weekend that turned out to be 😎❣️
Once upon a time, it was my job to go to concerts. I have always said, and few believed me, that from a musicianship standpoint, Toto was the best show I have ever been to. I saw them in 1985, and it's still true today.
Great reaction Jay and Amber - Of the ones you haven't heard "I won't hold you back" is a pretty powerful ballad I think you'd enjoy. Some of their earlier songs "I'll Supply the Love" and the mysterious "99" are also worth a listen.
I don't think you've heard Joseph Williams sing lead with Toto before. "Africa" was David Paich (keyboardist) singing lead and "Roseanna" was Steve Lukather (bass guitarist) and "Hold the Line" was Bobby Kimball. Joseph came in after Bobby left. Joseph is still stinging with them today. Steve Lukather aka Luke just came out with a new album: "Bridges", with Joseph and David Paich singing back-up; it is awesome. Joseph's father is the great songwriter/composer John Williams. Joseph wrote "Pamela" and yes, there was a Pamela and I know who she is. This video was great, because all of the originals were still alive; Mike & Jeff Porcaro. RIP. xx Check out Joseph Williams singing "Burn" from one of their more current albums to really hear his range. You have over 40 years Toto music to delve into. These guys have played back-up for, harmonized with & written music for 1000's of other bands. Steve Porcaro wrote "Human Nature" and let Michael Jackson sing it. The music critics used to hate Toto because they said they were "too perfect". Jealousy will get you nowhere. They are still gr8 in concert and were just performing with Journey recently. For some reason you have chosen not to show my comments, (because I'm not a Patreon swooner?) as I know many people would comment on the info I have just given. Too bad; I know Joseph W., he comes from my hometown. I could have set you up for meeting your first famous musician. Anyhoo, you guys have changed. You're not the real deal anymore; you're phonies. A lot of others have said same. You don't love us,; you don't know us! You're all about the subs and Patreon. And Amber thinks she's an authority on music as she rambles on & on. You're no longer what brought us to your channel. If the truth be told, I bet Jay or Jordon or whatever your name is, still only likes rap! I preferred your "Rome" friend who got you in this business; he was sincere. You could learn something from him.
This song was sung by Joseph Williams, son of movie score composer John Williams, who scored a lot of the movie's you guys have watched (Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, ET)
The singer here, Joseph Williams, is a different singer than the one on the songs you guys heard before. That was Bobby Kimball. But both terrific singers.
Toto have had four frontman lead vocalists - Bobby Kimball is who you heard on Rosanna, this is Joseph Williams (son of composer John, and as an aside Joe was the adult Simba singing voice in Lion King), and there was also Fergie Frederikson for one album and Jean-Michael Byron for one album. But David Paich (keyboards) and Steve Lukather (guitars) also regularly take lead vocals both in the recording studio and live. Synth player Steve Porcaro has also taken lead on a couple of songs. These are such great musicians they are able to play rock, pop, funk, blues, jazz, metal, and prog with equal virtuosity. They are all over some of the great 70s and 80s albums, including Thriller.
And let's not forget the great drumming of the late Jeff Porcaro....one of the best drummers of all time..
You guys have to realize that there this more than one singer in Toto. David Paich does most of the singing on Africa. Pamela is sung by the current singer Joseph Williams. On Rosanna, Steve Lukather and Bobby Kimball share vocals on that song. There is also some other songs where they have Steve Porcaro, Fergie Frederiksen & Jean-Michael Byron singing as well.
RIP Fergie
Lead Vocalist Joseph Williams helped his dad compose the Ewok Celebration score for the ending of Star Wars Ep VI: Return of the Jedi. Very talented family.
Toto has had many lead singers. Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams..... This one is Joseph. Such a good song! And many more to discover.
Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather were Among the very best at what they did. All time
Back in the day I never heard this song. I was into jazz fusion at the time. A co-worker invited me to see his cousins Top 40 band. They started the show with "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and I think "Raspberry Beret" and then THIS song ! I was blown away! Pamela kicks a**! Anyone mention Joseph Williams is the singer. John Williams (JAWS music fame) son.
Jeff was such an amazing drummer.
This band literally consisted of some of the most important figures in music history
He was just brilliant…..often imitated…..can’t be duplicated! ❤❤❤❤
You are so right. Toto was so many amazing talents. Of course my favorite also Mr. Lukather.@@barbarabonnette2705
Nobody grooved like Jeff! That’s for sure!
This is a different lead singer than what you heard before. This guy is Joseph Williams, the son of John Williams, the guy who wrote the scores (and main themes) for Star Wars, Harry Potter, and a million other great movies. The original lead singer was Bobby Kimball.
Yes, Bobby Gimball was their first. Along with Steve Lukather leads on a few hits.
@@seanswinton6242 Don't for get David Paich. All three of them took turns. And it's Kimball.
Bravo.
Compliments of the SUPER 70S!
Kimbell was the voice of Toto but was replaced by Josh Williams. Later Kimbell returned after sorting his personal life out. He stayed with Toto until his voice deteriorated. Williams was invited back and is still with Toto to this day. Kimbells health has deteriorated of late.
Toto has always been one of my favorite bands
I love this band and makes me sad to see the ones that have passed😢
The original lead singer, Bobby Kimball had departed. This was Joseph Williams, also a great lead singer! Please come back with I'll Supply The Love! An absolute Toto masterpiece! You won't regret it.
By departed, you meant to leave the bank, didn't you? Kimball is still alive.
@@dougbontz7761departed doesn't always have to mean somebody passed away.
Yes!
Joseph Williams dad is the great John Williams, yes that John Williams!
Williams is currently fronting Toto again on their last tour.
Yeah Pamela is one of the best ever.
Hmm. That's Joseph Williams, son of the well known composer John Williams. So excited that you did some Toto. Toto is FIRE!
Check out Straight for the Heart, Till the end, has Paula Adul in the video. Also, Can't stop loving you, without your love is funky. Home of the Brave Live from Poland is one of the best live performances you'll experience.
Thanks again.
The great Joseph Williams on lead vocals, still with them today! This is the first Toto song you’ve heard him sing and you’d LOVE “Stop Loving You”. He’s also famously the singing voice of Adult Simba in The Lion King
yes stop lovig you is absolutely amazing!
This is my most favorite song of Toto's. The singer, Joseph Williams is the son of the Great John Williams, the composer (also conductor, pianist, trumpeter) of so many movie scores such as the Star Wars series, Fiddler On The Roof, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman (Richard Donner) series, Indiana Jones series, E.T. The Extraterrestrial, the Jurassic Park series and on and on and on, not to mention all of the TV Shows such as Gilligan's Island, Lost In Space and The Time Tunnel among many others.
See all that confetti? That's the leftover of my mind having been blown over the John Williams realization.
@@erniewyles8832 I hear ya there !!! His (Joseph) voice is just one of the reason it's my favorite song of theirs, but it's a big one!
Hell yeah! Finally got some Toto!
Some of their other great songs are I'll Supply the Love, I Won't Hold You Back, and Stranger In Town.
99 is another great Toto song.
I would like to suggest a song by Toto,called "99" kind of a ballad, beautiful , big hit for Toto
Love the show
Great song! I really like their song “Can’t Stop Loving You” also.
yes
I've always loved Toto and rediscovered them during the pandemic! This song has a jazz quality to it and is sung by Joseph Williams, who is currently touring with Toto.... he still sounds great!!
They should be in the R & R Hall of Fame hands down!!!
What a sophisticated piece of a song!!!
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well said
Steve Lukather, Toto's guitarist has been on so many albums as a studio guitarist, it is just unbelievable. Often he is too underrated. Amber will love that he was the goto guitarist for Quincy Jones when recording Michael Jackson. He also played for Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, Lionel Ritchie, Richard Marks, Donna Summers, and so many more. He still keeps Toto going today, when not touring with Ringo Star's Allstar Band. He also wrote and sang one of my favorite Toto songs, I Won't Hold You Back - you should definitely react to it.
And Steve Porcaro wrote "Human Nature" about his daughter being bullied by a boy and she asked Steve why the boy did that and he told her: "It's human nature". And Quincy Jones wanted Michael J. to sing the song, so Steve Porcaro graciously gave it to him. Toto does a good job of singing it themselves.
@SweetThing - I know. I commented about Human Nature on a different video quite some time ago. However, I still stand by my choice of favorite Toto song, I Won't Hold You Back.
I'm obsessed with him.. hugest crush. Him first singing Georgy porgy at like 22 years old. The voice and attitude.. can't believe the equal excellence of vocals and guitar. Where did they grow this guy??
Virtually every musician that passed through this band was a virtuoso.
There are a couple more songs from Toto you should react to
1. Stop Loving You (very similar to this song)
2. Till the End (Paula Abdul dancing in this one)
Remember, members of Toto played on Michael Jackson's "THRILLER." Toto were considered among the world's best musicians and highly sought after for studio work! Please react to a Toto ballad masterpiece, "I Won't Hold You Back" written and sung by their great guitarist, Steve Lukather!!
Another awesome song from Toto. I'm still waiting for "I Won't Hold You Back." It's a great ballad by Toto.
IMO "I Won't Hold You Back" is one of the greatest ballads by ANYONE of that time. Beautiful and underrated. It would be an excellent choice to react to.
Not only my favorite Toto song, but my favorite song period. It stole my soul the first time I heard it. I still get goosebumps.
The live 1990 Paris version is so good.
One of the greatest ballads ever
Rest In Peace Rockin' Out Brothers, Jeffrey And Michael Porcaro . . .
R.I.P. Gentlemen, And Thank You For All Of Your Amazing Wonderful Music . . . :-)
I see y'all bouncin'! That's my favorite drummer Jeff Porcaro (RIP) who's got the magical touch, he makes anyone do that!
Joe Williams was the 3RD lead singer of TOTO (from 1986-88) following original singer Bobby Kimball and Fergie Fredericksen (RIP)in that order. Williams actually joined the band when Totos popularity was declining in America. Williams returned in 2010 following Kimballs return tenure from 1998-2008. Now they are a touring band with Steve Lukather being the ONLY original member.
Respect and love for iconic drummer, Jeff Porcaro. In addition to being a founding member and original drummer of Toto, Jeff Porcaro was a legendary studio drummer who arguably was the most recorded drummer in the seventies and eighties playing on hundreds and hundreds of songs. He played on numerous tracks for Steely Dan, Michael Jackson (4 out of the 9 tracks, including "Beat it" on the bestselling album of all time, "Thriller"), Michael McDonald ("I keep forgetting"), Boz Scaggs (all of "Silk Degrees"), Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, the list goes on and on. Jeff Porcaro always played to the song with impeccable timing and feel defining Toto's sound (also co-wrote "Africa"). The entire band were outstanding in their own right, but Jeff Porcaro's drumming was the heart and soul of Toto's sound. When you listen to a Toto song recorded in the seventies and eighties listen closely to the drums to really appreciate how great Toto is. Jeff/Mike Porcaro RIP.
Digging’ the Procaro shuffle 🥁
Musically, Toto is one of the most talented bands of their era. Each member was top-notch musically. Their drummer is really, really good. I just checked Wikipedia, and many of them were session players for artists like Boz Skaggs and Steely Dan. That explains a lot. Great band. Great song. Great reaction, you two.
I’ve been a working studio & live musician for 50+ yrs.
I sing, write, play many instruments & (over the years) have performed many of the songs you react to. Lately, nothing in my life has brought me more pleasure - than watching you two kind, loving human beings blossom & grow w/the ❤ of great music! Every time you 2 react - I have 1,000 facts & connections that I want you to know. Thank you so much, for helping me relive & see the miracles of my life; through your open-minded, wide-eyed wonder.
❤❤❤😎🎸🎹🎙️🎶
PS: Do not go 1 more day, without reacting to 2 songs:
“I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”
(1967 live TV performance)
by Tom Jones
& “Oh, Darling” by The Beatles. WARNING: You may both require oxygen, after hearing these 2 songs!!! 😳
What a blessed life you've had--being able to immerse yourself in music. I can relate to what you wrote about watching these videos. I, too, feel joy when I watch them get excited about a song I love. When Jay gets into it and says, "Hey!" during the part of a song I have loved for years, ahhhh, it's the best feeling.
They Have done Tom Jones....
I know they’ve already done Tom Jones, but not the song/performance that I suggested. It’s simply one of the greatest live vocals of all time. ❤️😎🎸
Joseph Williams the lead singer in the video is the son of famous composer John Williams
John Williams, legendary!
Steve Lukather is one of the best guitarists of all time. I don't think people realize just how many songs/artists/ and bands he recorded with and songs he's written. As a Gen-X guitar player, been playing for 30+ years Steve Lukather is one of my guitar heroes. Steve Lukather wrote the main riff as well as the bass for beat it by Michale Jackson and was the one who said to bring in Eddie VanHalen to do the solo
I like your reactions on Toto. Please also listen to Stop Loving You, 99, Out Of Love, I'll Supply the Love, I Won't Hold you back.❤
Steve Lukather is one of the greatest ,Underrated ,Guitarists of all time ,currently playing with Ringo Starr's All Star Band, also has some great Solo stuff,and also with Los Lobotamys....just sayin'.
Couldn’t agree more! 👍🏻😃❤️
One of my favorite Toto songs!
Toto are one of the best group ever .....80's,90's,2000.....
Toto "Make Believe" would be a great reaction song!
I'm SO glad you listened to this one! This, dear people, is a demonstration of why I believe Toto is one of THE most adept group of musicians in music in the last 20 years. Each one of them is a phenomenal musician on their given instruments, and then they work together SO tightly. The end product is beautiful and moving!
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Funny thing I must mention to you guys. This is one of my favorite songs and videos of Toto. However, I just realized a few months ago, the guys in the shadow playing horns is the band.
This is from the Toto album "The Seventh One" and the entire album is excellent. This was Joseph Williams second album as the lead singer and he was a long-time friend of the band members, growing up with them, so it was a good fit after Bobby Kimball, and rhen Fergie Frederiksen, left. Great band! You need to check out more songs from this album for sure. "Only the Children" is another banger that you'll love.
If you take off “You Got Me,” for me, it’s a perfect album. “You Got Me” is a good song, just not one of my favorites.
Toto is an amazing band. I saw them in concert a couple of years ago, and was blown away. I kinda forgot how many great songs they had.
Compliments of the SUPER 70S!!
Once you get a taste of well produced music……you can never leave! 😊
nice to see a different track of Toto being reacted to. The late Jeff Porcaro on drums and probably their best album
Yay! It's been a while since your last Toto reaction. Check out "Stop Loving You" "99" (which is from 1979) and "Georgy Porgy" pronounced Georjee Porjee. This was nice. Haven't heard this one. For me, the horns were really nice, but the keyboard stole the song. Other songs: "I Will Remember" "I'll Supply The Love" (1978) "Angel Don't Cry" (1984) "Hydra" (1979) "I Won't Hold You Back" (1982) "Holyanna" (1984) "Straight For The Heart" (1988) "Out Of Love" "Melanie" (1999) "Stranger In Town" "Goodbye Elenore" (1979) "Till The End" (1986) "Waiting For Your Love" (1982) "St. George And The Dragon" (1979). There you go guys :D
Toto = BRILLIANT!
I was lucky ...we opened for a couple times first with Bobby Kimble and the originals from 3 dog nights band mike alsup ,Floyd Sneed ,Jimmy Greenspoon ,and the bass player from 3 dog night and David paich was in the band ...they went by Seven separate fools ...a 3 dog night title ...we worked with them ..I think 3 dates ...They all were the best guys ever Always nice and fun ...And people didn't realize just how good Bobby could play piano ....He played a Wurlitzer and smoked it .and sang his ass off ...mike ,Floyd,Jimmy were the best ever ..all class acts ...Everytime they told us how great we sounded .. when we played .. a real motivator ...Just one of our bands scrape with greatness ...What's funny is ....just about 5 years before this encounter I was 13 years old at a first concert of 3 Dog Night in the front row at freedom Hall in Louisville ,KY which in my opinion the best rock / pop band ...next to the Beatles ...Chuck ,Danny ,Cory (RIP) just the best ever ..vocalists ,performers ..just top of The line ...PRO's .....3 Of was the number 1# worldwide grossing acts in History and ...even beat Led Zeppelin as #1 the champs ...As a proffessional vocalist /frontman who toured 12 years over 25 states 6 nights a 50 weeks a year ..they are all the best ever .!!!! And a special love for the whole Pocarro family ....absolutely if not the most talented family in the recording world ,the Patich family ,and Steve Lukather.....,TOTO family has played on hundreds of hits and artists ..worldwide ...Cream of the Crop .... ...You guys ....♥️♥️♥️♥️you preserve a great period of musical growth !!! And God Bless You ...for your endeavors 👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️✝️...So many American,European ,and Canadian artists to explore like Gino Vanelli ,and a huge volume of Australian Artists to explore !!! Thank you again and keep up the Road to enlightened ment ...as music and the arts ...enlighten the Human Soul and experience ...and enlighten the pathway to enrich the Human soul and life's experience Sorry for sooo long. A statement ...but I had to declare the truth and make it available ...In today's world ....fact and truth have little meaning ...But Fact is Fact ...and Truth is truth ...It cannot be denied or ...it's the ultimate fact ...non disputed Again great service you provide ....PASS .IT ON ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍✝️🙏☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️
Yet another TOTO masterpiece!
Toto is incapable of having a bad song. This is so good.
Pamela has the distinction of being Toto's final hit. It peaked at #22 in 1988.
And bizarrely, Stop loving you from the same album was not released as a single in the US despite being a huge hit in Europe. A great song with a great video. The story is leadership at the record label changed and new leadership pulled the plug on support.
I can't believe it only went to 22!
It peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #9 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Till The End Rocks Out As Well . . .
Straight From The Heart Also Rocks Out Hard . . . :-)
Toto is and always will be masterclass. Perfection through and through. Check out Stop Loving You by the same lead singer, Joseph Williams (John William's son). Enjoy the song and how much the drummer (Jeff Porcaro) is enjoying himself!
One of my favourite Toto songs…..you need to listen to “Stop Loving You”, it’s the companion song to Pamala….his vocal is even better.❤️🇨🇦😎
One of my favorite songs from Toto along with I’ll Be Over You which I can watch the video over and over. Thanks for this one.
Imagine getting this back in the 80s driving at night…
'Stop Loving You' is another great song from this album, The Seventh One. Their best album for me.
Their best is i won't hold you back
James Pankow, trombone player for Chicago, was part of the studio horn section for Pamela.
Awesome reaction guys 🎉 🔥🔥. Joseph Williams is the lead singer on this song, and he is the son of one of the famous movie composer, John Williaxms. ❤
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Other top Toto songs: "I'll Be Over You" and "Stop Loving You." Also "Africa" and "Hold The Line." A great band. A little-known music fact: a lot of the Toto musicians were used in the studio by David Foster when he produced the Chicago 16 album, too. (This had big hits on it like "Hard For Me to Say I'm Sprry" with Peter Cetera on lead vocals.)
First song and video I ever saw/heard from Toto. Became a huge fan that day.
For the softer side of Toto, I Won't Hold You Back if my absolute favorite 👍
Absolute total package. Amazing musicianship and Astounding vocals. You can’t find a bad song on any of their albums.
Love Toto! One of their great songs that wasn't a big hit in the U.S. but was overseas is "Stop Loving You." It has the same lead singer as this one.
Enjoying this ! Toto is my all time favorite band; cant pick a favorite song though 💕 been to all concerts in Denmark the past 20 + y
2023 is so coming together for me personally… I got to attend the John Fogerty concert in Antwerp (Belgium) a couple of weeks ago and I’m holding tickets for Toto coming November at the same location… in the meantime enjoying your journey through the best decades music has to offer…makes me smile every day 😊😊❤❤
Toto - So underrated, top top notch musicians and vocalists, session guys -- Jeff Porcaro's a legend to any drummer, played with Sonny & Cher, Boz Skaggs, and many others, RIP
Great funky song! Yes, do more! "Stop Loving You"., "I'll Supply The Love", "Stranger In Town". Ballads "99" & "I won't Hold You Back".
All excellent choices!
They have so many songs with girl’s names there’s a term for it: ”Toto girls”. Although Rosanna obviously is hard to beat, my favourite might be ”Lea” from the album prior to this one. It was written by the third Porcaro brother, Steve, (who also wrote Human Nature for MJ) - the second keyboardist, who had departed the band when this album was recorded. BTW, the singer here, Joseph Williams, is the son of legendary movie scorer John Williams (Every Star Wars movie, and every movie by Steven Spielberg, and much more).
After the song is over- and they're just jamming- they are better than any band out there today!!
The Beat Goes On/Switch Into Glide by The Kings. Right up your alley.
Guys, remember that Toto always had three lead vocalists in the band. Both keyboard player David Paich and guitarist Steve Lukather sang lead parts next to the main lead vocalist (in this cast Joseph Williams).
Toto is my favorite band ever! I would highly recommend listening to more of their music. Thank you for giving them some love.
Hey guys, please ! come back with them, with these super songs : ''I'LL supply the Love", "Angel don't cry'' , ''99'' , ''Goodbye girl''(An absolute Toto masterpiece) , "St' George & the dragon", "All us boys", "Goodbye Eleonore" , "Make believe", "I won't hold you back", "Waiting for your love", "Turn back", ''Good for you", "Home of the brave", "Hydra'' & ''Stranger in town'', Trust me , You won't regret it. Ron.
Toto is not only a great band, each member is a first call studio musician in their own right. Jeff Porcaro the drummer was playing on Steely Dan records in high school before Toto became a band. The band played on four songs of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. Guitarist Steve Lukather has played on 1500 songs. He’s recorded with Lionel Richie, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, and a ton more. He won a Grammy award for the George Benson tune that he helped write called Turn your love around.
The talented these musicians have is almost unmeasurable.
fave band tied with journey
Steve Lukather on guitar 🎸 he was one of Jeff Healey’s close friends and they played live together when possible 🔥
You will also notice that the silhouette of the horn section in this video is also the Toto band members “lip syncing”, if you will. Left to right….Jeff Porcaro, David Paich, Mike Porcaro, Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams
If you want the funkiest song toto ever wrote you should check out Waiting for your love
Toto also has song called Angela and song called Anna both great but should check out rockmaker by toto
Two absolute bangers you’d love from them: “Goodbye Elenore” and “Girl Goodbye”. Those two tunes are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I will add these to your list:
Tale of a Man (1997- part of their 20th year compilation)
In A Word (same album)
Gift With a Golden Gun (1981- Turn Back)
Make Believe (1982- Toto IV)
Mama (1979-Hydra)
English Eyes (1981-Turn Back)
I Think I Could Stand You Forever (1981-Turn Back)
I could name more but some diamonds are better discovered on one's own...😊
Toto is: Jeff Pocoro - Drums (Died in 1992)
David Paich - Piano/Keyboards, Vocals
Steve Lukather - Guitar, Vocals
Steve Pocaro, Synthesizers (left the band in 1987, came back for later touring)
David Hungate, Bass (left the band after Toto IV in 1982)
Bobby Kimball, Lead Singer (Left the band during recording of their 5th album Isolation, in 1984)
Mike Porcaro, Bass (Joined the band after Toto IV in 1982, Died in 2015 of complications due to ALS)
Fergie Frederikesn, Lead Singer (October 1984 - through 1985)
Jean-Michel Byron, Lead Singer (Four tracks on their Past to Present 1977-1990 album)
Joseph Williams, Lead Singer (1986 - forward)
They never had consistent lead singer because Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich all took turns singing lead. Then when bobby left, they worked to find a replacement and finally found one in Joseph Williams (son of composer John Willams). Great band with a rich history. Note that there are three Porcaro brothers who played in Toto. Jeff was considered the CEO of the band.
Thank you, for getting your information correctly. 👍🏻😃
One of the most unique things about TOTO is that they have more than one lead singer; in fact, I believe they've had four. If you re-watch some of the videos you've already seen (Africa, Hold The Line, Rosanna...), you'll notice that it's a different guy singing lead on each of them. They are also phenomenal musicians!
Africa Bobby Kimball and David Paich. Rosana and Hold the line Bobby Kimball
@@fredriknilsson6042 Steve Lukather also sang lead on Rosanna
One of the truly great chorus melodies of that era.
Great song Thank you
Can't go wrong with Toto. Awesome reaction guys. Don't forget ''99'' it's another banger.
IM GLAD YOU GUYS FINALLY DOING MORE TOTO.
This is one of my favorite Toto songs! Love that you did this one!! They have so many good songs.
I've seen these guys live 7 times since first half of the eighties. One time I saw them twice... first at the concert at the arena, but also at a gig at a club where the did a medley on Beatles songs. What a weekend that turned out to be 😎❣️
nice. i’ve only got 5 times
Hey loves! So glad you did this one; no one ever remembers it and I love it.
Lets just talk about Jeff's fill at 4:06 Absolute legend! The jazz shuffle is sublime!
Once upon a time, it was my job to go to concerts. I have always said, and few believed me, that from a musicianship standpoint, Toto was the best show I have ever been to. I saw them in 1985, and it's still true today.
The ONLY group you would need on a deserted island!! They have the most diverse music catalog of any band!!
Great reaction Jay and Amber - Of the ones you haven't heard "I won't hold you back" is a pretty powerful ballad I think you'd enjoy. Some of their earlier songs "I'll Supply the Love" and the mysterious "99" are also worth a listen.
I suggested I Won't Hold You Back too. It is my favorite and is one of the rare times that Steve Lukather, Toto's guitarist, takes lead vocals.
Manuela Run is a great song for a reaction.
I don't think you've heard Joseph Williams sing lead with Toto before. "Africa" was David Paich (keyboardist) singing lead and "Roseanna" was Steve Lukather (bass guitarist) and "Hold the Line" was Bobby Kimball. Joseph came in after Bobby left. Joseph is still stinging with them today. Steve Lukather aka Luke just came out with a new album: "Bridges", with Joseph and David Paich singing back-up; it is awesome. Joseph's father is the great songwriter/composer John Williams. Joseph wrote "Pamela" and yes, there was a Pamela and I know who she is. This video was great, because all of the originals were still alive; Mike & Jeff Porcaro. RIP. xx Check out Joseph Williams singing "Burn" from one of their more current albums to really hear his range. You have over 40 years Toto music to delve into. These guys have played back-up for, harmonized with & written music for 1000's of other bands. Steve Porcaro wrote "Human Nature" and let Michael Jackson sing it. The music critics used to hate Toto because they said they were "too perfect". Jealousy will get you nowhere. They are still gr8 in concert and were just performing with Journey recently. For some reason you have chosen not to show my comments, (because I'm not a Patreon swooner?) as I know many people would comment on the info I have just given. Too bad; I know Joseph W., he comes from my hometown. I could have set you up for meeting your first famous musician. Anyhoo, you guys have changed. You're not the real deal anymore; you're phonies. A lot of others have said same. You don't love us,; you don't know us! You're all about the subs and Patreon. And Amber thinks she's an authority on music as she rambles on & on. You're no longer what brought us to your channel. If the truth be told, I bet Jay or Jordon or whatever your name is, still only likes rap! I preferred your "Rome" friend who got you in this business; he was sincere. You could learn something from him.
This song was sung by Joseph Williams, son of movie score composer John Williams, who scored a lot of the movie's you guys have watched (Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, ET)
The singer here, Joseph Williams, is a different singer than the one on the songs you guys heard before. That was Bobby Kimball. But both terrific singers.
Toto have had four frontman lead vocalists - Bobby Kimball is who you heard on Rosanna, this is Joseph Williams (son of composer John, and as an aside Joe was the adult Simba singing voice in Lion King), and there was also Fergie Frederikson for one album and Jean-Michael Byron for one album. But David Paich (keyboards) and Steve Lukather (guitars) also regularly take lead vocals both in the recording studio and live. Synth player Steve Porcaro has also taken lead on a couple of songs. These are such great musicians they are able to play rock, pop, funk, blues, jazz, metal, and prog with equal virtuosity. They are all over some of the great 70s and 80s albums, including Thriller.