Toto performing Africa live is magical especially with David Paich as the lead singer. However, there is a simplicity and beauty when three ultra talented musicians come together to replicate a masterpiece like Africa. I'm grateful that they have put this iconic piece of music here for the world to enjoy again and again.
@@KASPA-KEY On your recommendation I’ve just revisited the Pizza Shop. Out of my original 10, I think that was #9! Great version. I was looking at the weather through the window behind them thinking, wouldn’t it be just great to be there with a warm pizza and a cold beer?
Dear Mike Masse, this is by far the best version of this song you ever did. Congratulations on the idea to invite the MonaLisa Twins to play and sing with you.
Never heard of these people. I thought "what can a couple of acoustic guitars and a bass and three vocals do with this great song??". I wasn't going to bother watching. WoW!!! Am I glad I did. Nice job!
This guy and these women are just plain good. I'm so glad I stumbled into them. I heard them cover a Beatle's song and didn't miss a note, which is nexto impossible. It was "Baby You Can Drive My Car." I
How many times have I heard to this song? But, this was like listening to it for the first time. I can't believe it took me 4 years to find it! Breathtakingly beautiful.
I would like to point out that a strong unison segment like that is usually harder to do well than the harmony parts, and few groups do them live anywhere close to as well as this ad hoc trio did. These three are extremely talented and really nailed this part. Just watch some awards show where a couple of big names try to do a song together with just a couple days of rehearsals.... This performance is a whole new level of professional.
I think that in Spirit, and under GODS LAW.. of love..., Love..., LOVE..., these 2 are the most beautiful duet in all time.... I am 73, so the Beatles taught >>> us and them.... LOOK AT MONA LISA TWINS. These 2 have grown into the absolute best people in ROCK and ROLL and in every music they touch. So beautiful too mine eyes, such glory Ladies. ( Dad and Mom did good..., and still rock with their angels.
Great cover version! Hearing this song always reminds me of my childhood growing up in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Toto’s founding members Jeff, Mike and Steve Porcaro were our next door neighbors before the family packed their bags and moved to Los Angeles to pursue their musical dreams. They were great neighbors and friends.
Great harmonies, one of the best I have heard in the twins catalog. The twins voices are a great blend with Mike Masse's. Definitely should do another.
Back again, and I have to say, of all the versions and all the groups I have heard doing this song....Y O U have done it THE BEST and I will ALWAYS come back to watch and listen to this again!
I have an old man's crush on the MonaLisa Twins which brought me to this song, but OMG, Mike Masse, your vocals are absolutely amazing! I must have listened to this song several times a day for a couple of weeks, and will probably continue doing so. Thank you for posting this.
SO NICE to see musicians having fun and appreciating each other. The Twins clearly enjoy singing together, and enjoyed Michael's great feel for this song. Well Done!
Wow, just WOW! Whenever I think the twins couldn't get any better, they do something like this. The future of music is in good hands. And Mr. Masse...respect well deserved.
This is just a fantastic cut and everyone deserves kudos, but I have to send out a special applause for Lisa Wagner's bass playing on this cut. I think Lisa has grown into one of the best lead guitarists around, but hearing her on bass makes me wonder just how incredibly talented this lovely lady is... just amazing. And everything she does is understated ... leads, licks, anything ... it's always perfect, but never done in an egoistic manner. I have total respect for both of the girls, but Lisa really did a wonderful job here.
This is outrageously great. Loved Toto and what an addition you are to Mike's classic rocker. It must have been a great thrill to play along. Unbelievable harmony!!
This video should prove once and for all that today's noise is ANYTHING BUT music - here are three people, playing REAL instruments instead of a computer, they are playing their OWN instruments, singing BEAUTIFUL harmonies with nary an AUTOTUNE plugin in sight, THANK YOU MIKE, MONA, & LISA!!!! You have given me hope that REAL MUSIC is not dead!!!
What a breathtaking performance! This is what you get when 3 remarkable artists give it their best. Beautiful musical perfection to blow you away. This would make Toto proud!!! Indeed.
Mike Masse used to play pizza parlor in Salt Lake City. Always reminded me of the line Billy Joel's Piano Man "what are you doin here?" Hopefully I'll get to see his new incarnation live someday. Quite a talent.
Beautiful day here today, got out on a hike, enjoyed it, stopped for a while, then started walking back and this tune hit me. Can't explain it other than having listened to this cut a few days ago.
Mike Masse' and the Monalisa Twins.....Such a great combination. Once again some folks have made a cover fully equal to the original, with the vocals soaring so tight, playing all of three instruments flawlessly. I WANT MORE!!
This made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up , and that is a sign of a great song for me. Not since Bobby did the original have i heard such a strong male vocal , and even the great Joseph Williams struggled to hit the high notes , Great job Mike. Great job girls also , the harmonies are beautiful . Wishing you all the best x
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Great song, great singers, great guitarists, GREAT.................................... ! ! !
The harmonies are outstanding.
Ladies.... absolutely fantastic....
MonaLisa twins. Africa. Perfection !!
Toto performing Africa live is magical especially with David Paich as the lead singer. However, there is a simplicity and beauty when three ultra talented musicians come together to replicate a masterpiece like Africa. I'm grateful that they have put this iconic piece of music here for the world to enjoy again and again.
There are NO words I can say to describe how INCREDIBLE this sounds. EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ARE AWESOME !
I couldn't agree with you more, where do I see these live? I'd love to see them and would willingly pay for a gig!😃🏴🤩🏴🎸😁🎼
SYMPHONIC SWEET BABES..... voices o0f Angels
Outstanding..... this is the best cover of Africa I've heard 💛💜❤💚💙🧡
This should be SOMEWHERE in HALL OF FAME !!! Just AMAZING!
I never cease to be amazed by the girls' talent.
It's criminal this has under a million views. Absolutely stunning rendition.
indeed, compared to some of the "clickbait" rubbish.
This is uplifting, always a pleasure to the ears.
Getting closer! 😊
Working on it.
Only 2,000 more to go!
Africa reached ONE MILLION VIEWS today Friday March 17, 2023 during the Noon Hour Dallas / Ft Worth time
I’ve just searched and listened to 10+ Africa covers in a row.
THIS is simply far and away THE best one!!
Did you listen to the one he did with Jeff Hall in the pizza shop 10 years ago?
Incredible XX
@@KASPA-KEY On your recommendation I’ve just revisited the Pizza Shop. Out of my original 10, I think that was #9! Great version. I was looking at the weather through the window behind them thinking, wouldn’t it be just great to be there with a warm pizza and a cold beer?
Choir Choir also has a great version.
Had to hear this one again!!!
The harmonies truly gave me chills!
WOW.... WOW...WOW....CHILLING....MOVING....SOUL TOUCHING....
The harmonies are so amazing! So glad I found this!
Dear Mike Masse, this is by far the best version of this song you ever did. Congratulations on the idea to invite the MonaLisa Twins to play and sing with you.
It's the kink of video that I wish I could give more than one upvote.
There's another brilliant song with Mike and these wonderful ladies, called: If I Needed Someone
His version with Jeff Hall was better, and has 13 million views.
Weezer are probably the only other cover that works
@@caelachyt that was ten years ago. When you were five!
Never heard of these people. I thought "what can a couple of acoustic guitars and a bass and three vocals do with this great song??". I wasn't going to bother watching. WoW!!! Am I glad I did. Nice job!
Welcome to the club. Please subscribe and take the time to check out the MLTs Beatles covers. I promise you that you will love them
And check out Mike Masse's covers of a whole wad of music from the 50s on forward.
Agree'd
With Monalisa Twins you can expect the best on any song they cover
This guy and these women are just plain good. I'm so glad I stumbled into them. I heard them cover a Beatle's song and didn't miss a note, which is nexto impossible. It was "Baby You Can Drive My Car." I
👏"i bless the rain down in Africa". And I pray to God to keep blessing you.
The chorus gave me chills. This made me appreciate this song more than I ever did Beautiful!!! 💙
Totally changed the way I heard this track
Mona Lisa Twins and Michael Masse , the perfect combination. Wow !
Mike Masse's smile every time the twins sang told the whole story.
Us geezers love the attention of younger women.
The pleated skirt/dress with black stockings and red hair looks *so* pretty!
How many times have I heard to this song? But, this was like listening to it for the first time. I can't believe it took me 4 years to find it! Breathtakingly beautiful.
the best cover i've ever heard of this song.
Three of the most talented musicians on youtube... no question.
What Harmony!!! Love the MonaLisa Twins!!
the vocal power in this blows me away ... best version !
Am I allowed to come back and give more praise. Just so good.
The way the split from unison into three-part harmony is special.
I would like to point out that a strong unison segment like that is usually harder to do well than the harmony parts, and few groups do them live anywhere close to as well as this ad hoc trio did. These three are extremely talented and really nailed this part. Just watch some awards show where a couple of big names try to do a song together with just a couple days of rehearsals.... This performance is a whole new level of professional.
That was brilliant. Really, really good.
I think that in Spirit, and under GODS LAW.. of love..., Love..., LOVE..., these 2 are the most beautiful duet in all time.... I am 73, so the Beatles taught >>> us and them.... LOOK AT MONA LISA TWINS. These 2 have grown into the absolute best people in ROCK and ROLL and in every music they touch. So beautiful too mine eyes, such glory Ladies. ( Dad and Mom did good..., and still rock with their angels.
Great cover version! Hearing this song always reminds me of my childhood growing up in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Toto’s founding members Jeff, Mike and Steve Porcaro were our next door neighbors before the family packed their bags and moved to Los Angeles to pursue their musical dreams. They were great neighbors and friends.
The ladies are superbly talented. And Mike has some pipes too.
Great harmonies, one of the best I have heard in the twins catalog. The twins voices are a great blend with Mike Masse's. Definitely should do another.
creativity, personality and presence. Need I say more?
They play that like they've been a trio for years.
It amazes me how three voices can sound like a choir at times...and the guitars are just amazing as well! THANK YOU!!!
Wow. Stunning. The blend of voices and instruments are beautiful. Thank you.
Tutorial on actual harmony, not the current trend of just singing together...
Outstanding !! My hair stood on end ! When you get a physical reaction like that you know that there's a winner right here.
Back again, and I have to say, of all the versions and all the groups I have heard doing this song....Y O U have done it THE BEST and I will ALWAYS come back to watch and listen to this again!
incredible vocals - perfect
THANK YOU THANK YOU
Most spiritual version I've ever heard. The harmonies are transcendental!
This is like the 10th time I've come back to watch this. Great stuff
That's just fabulous. Wow!
Chills, y'all... chills.
DAMN!!! That is some tight, beautifully blending harmony!!!
This is simply OUTSTANDING!!!!!
I never liked this song very much until this version with Mike Masse' and the Mona Lisa Twins!!! WOW!! They are all awesome musicians (and people)!
utterly awesome
Good lord, that was LIVE!
Performance equally good to the original while not being just a copy. Outstanding.
Everything that is, ever was or will be, can be soo much better by adding The MonaLisa Twins. I am enamored!
Fantastic singing.
I have an old man's crush on the MonaLisa Twins which brought me to this song, but OMG, Mike Masse, your vocals are absolutely amazing! I must have listened to this song several times a day for a couple of weeks, and will probably continue doing so. Thank you for posting this.
😏 U2? I just love these girls too! And this song is beautifully done.
SO NICE to see musicians having fun and appreciating each other. The Twins clearly enjoy singing together, and enjoyed Michael's great feel for this song. Well Done!
I'm in love with the harmonies.
I like Mike's smile at 00:58 when he hears The Twins voices. Seems like he is thinking this is going to be special. He was right.
Chills when that chorus hit.
Mille bravo from France-Normandy
Fantastic rendition of a great song. I love how Mike smiles when the twins come in with their harmonies. Amazing talent.
What vintage man would not smile surrounded by these talented lovelies?
WOW! Fantastic! You are so awesome.
I find myself playing this video everyday, perfect cover
The same thing happened to me. Great performance.
It’s not a cover, it’s a tribute ❤️
Simply stellar. Thanks you all.
This harmony made me tear up. Fantastic.
Strumming that 12-stringer for that long, Kudos Mona!
OMG this sounds insane! Wow, I’m speechless!!!
I agree
Wonderful, Thank you.
Wow, just WOW! Whenever I think the twins couldn't get any better, they do something like this. The future of music is in good hands. And Mr. Masse...respect well deserved.
The walking bass, hum, listen!. The voices!
Wow. The chorus harmonies are sublime!
two beauties and a beast, splendid performance 👏👏👏👏
This is just a fantastic cut and everyone deserves kudos, but I have to send out a special applause for Lisa Wagner's bass playing on this cut. I think Lisa has grown into one of the best lead guitarists around, but hearing her on bass makes me wonder just how incredibly talented this lovely lady is... just amazing. And everything she does is understated ... leads, licks, anything ... it's always perfect, but never done in an egoistic manner. I have total respect for both of the girls, but Lisa really did a wonderful job here.
Beautifull ... simply beautifull .... more ... more ....
Wow! Who could not like this sound?
Mike great vocals and I love the way the girls harmonize lower than Mike... great off set! Terrific!
lovely version...regards from Brazil
This is outrageously great. Loved Toto and what an addition you are to Mike's classic rocker. It must have been a great thrill to play along. Unbelievable harmony!!
Just amazing!
This is simply brilliant, and that`s some nice bass notes at the end
Clearly the bass player did the heart smiley thing. ^
Yeah, and look at who she is standing in for - Steve Lukather - big shoes nicely filled!
This video should prove once and for all that today's noise is ANYTHING BUT music - here are three people, playing REAL instruments instead of a computer, they are playing their OWN instruments, singing BEAUTIFUL harmonies with nary an AUTOTUNE plugin in sight, THANK YOU MIKE, MONA, & LISA!!!! You have given me hope that REAL MUSIC is not dead!!!
I've heard many different versions of this,,,this is the only one, besides the original of course,,, that I've gotten chills from,, magnificent
Chills, that's right. Not everyone can do that. This was special.
Dude I can listen to this over....and over...and over...and over...again and over again.
this is just stunning...talk about killing harmonies, wooahhhh
I'm a thrill seeker - which explains why I keep coming back and listening to this again and again. It's guaranteed to do the trick, every time.
What a breathtaking performance! This is what you get when 3 remarkable artists give it their best. Beautiful musical perfection to blow you away. This would make Toto proud!!! Indeed.
Wow, this should have millions of views. Outstanding !!!
My two favorite TH-cam performers...in the same video. Wonderful!
Same for me !
I am back because this song is just AMAZING! With headphone on and volume at the top...WOW!
Mike Masse used to play pizza parlor in Salt Lake City. Always reminded me of the line Billy Joel's Piano Man "what are you doin here?" Hopefully I'll get to see his new incarnation live someday. Quite a talent.
Beautiful day here today, got out on a hike, enjoyed it, stopped for a while, then started walking back and this tune hit me. Can't explain it other than having listened to this cut a few days ago.
Seems like almost everyone has covered this. Wasn't expecting much but I was very surprised. Simple yet powerful treatment. Well done one and all.
Mike Masse' and the Monalisa Twins.....Such a great combination. Once again some folks have made a cover fully equal to the original, with the vocals soaring so tight, playing all of three instruments flawlessly. I WANT MORE!!
This made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up , and that is a sign of a great song for me. Not since Bobby did the original have i heard such a strong male vocal , and even the great Joseph Williams struggled to hit the high notes , Great job Mike. Great job girls also , the harmonies are beautiful . Wishing you all the best x
you guys nailed that. Emaj/Bminor
Very nice! Gorgeous harmonies - nice bass part, Lisa!
I totally agree!
@@aromikk0 Check out their version of the Beatles " If I needed someone" . Stunning ! th-cam.com/video/PGpnsD5DvgE/w-d-xo.html
I am madly in love with the Mona Lisa Twins and will be so forever.
One of the best covers I’ve ever seen
So fricking perfect! Occasionally magic happens with the right mix of performers and composers!
Brilliant singing, as usual Mike, and having those two incredibly talented beauties performing with you, ....wata can I say?
It's just heartwarming....amazing well done .... these harmonies fit in so well ... Great performance the girls with Mike Massé !