My personal list for best Toto bass players: #1 - Mike Porcaro #2 - Lee Sklar #3 - Nathan East Every single one of them are top class players. But all of them make the band sound in a particular way.
That wah, and Lukather's vibrato takes this solo to the next level. His sense of melody, phrasing, timing and dynamics stand alone. Young shredders just don't understand this stuff. This is musicality.....
He simply knows the magic of tension and release. He knows when to let the thing cry, when to make it shut up. Lastly, he is using the instrument to both back up the song and then pouring his take on life over it. It is not about what he plays. It is about what he transcends. He is magical.
In 2013 i visited a concert in Berlin. I Was fresh dirvorced. It was a hard time. I nearly lost my son. I waited at the entrance with a friend at Huxleys New World in Berlin and talked to him. I just sayed for fun to him "The guys from Toto could play wings of time." So we went in. The concert starts. Very great. After a few songst Luke said, he would dedicate this Song to Mike and Jeff. And He would dedicate it to those people at the concert, who are in a not so good way of life. Who are sick, in a divorce or anything else what makes life not so good. And he will dedicate this Song to those people who are also on this concert. And He wishes, that the problems would take away on the wings of time... Then they played the song ...Tears are running down my face... One of the greatest moments in my live...
Hello Matthias, A very touching experience you had. Beautiful to read and so approriate to the song... I can imagine that moment, wonderful... I wish you all the best of luck! André
It was really touching experience..I understand you...I had the same feeling when some years ago Paul McCartney dedicaded an incredible version of "Something" to the memory of George Harrison during his concert..I was in tears because I remembered someone I had lost...what memories.. About Toto, great band..and this is a great song.
ToTo You guys are Essential ..Love everything they have done each decade.. Steve Lukather is simply Amazing.. But the whole band during the Porcaro Jeff included of course were outstanding! Simon Phillips did an amazing job too in their long, successful career!! ToTo's grreatness Lives Forever
Ditto my friend - they are simply in a class of their own - decades of phenomenal musical talent we are all so lucky to enjoy - have all their live DVD performances and live them often on Dolby surround sound - forking brilliant
Una delle scelte migliori fatte da Jeff è stata proprio quella del chitarrista dei Toto nel lontano 1976: a mio parere il miglior chitarrista del genere rock eclettico in assoluto.
When music is so important in your life this is like filling a room with angels.The whole band knows they are in the pocket and they are riding on it like champs. Lukather playing here is stellar. Simply magical. When you see the glimpses of his band members and their facial expressions you can tell that they are in awe of Lukather and are simply enjoying his great playing and singing.
True, but dont forget the man who made toto a succesfull with such good drumming and because of this man, toto couldnt existid . A man who aways light up a room and has so much confidence in his style of drumming. A legend called jeff porcaro. Thats why im more fan of of that legend that made toto real. I think simon is more a rock drummer and that jeff an all-style-drummer
I really think he should be in the Top 10 but the last chart I saw he was like 52! that's just crazy because he is incredible! I saw an interview one time where he said he was glad the band thing worked out because he didn't know how to do any thing. LOL O yeah just one of the best in guitar and vocals any where! I am kind of a big Luke fan.
Rockband... I don't know. This band is so hard putting in one particular booth... Its a loot of rockbands that is out of this world, but not one of them can match Toto in deversity and musicality (Pink Floyd did much of the same, in their time). There is so much talk about "worlds greatest", but in my world a unike musician like Luke cant be compared to anyone. The guitar-gunners out there play some fantastic sololiners, but Luke is so so much more than a solo- performer, the man is in my opinion the most complete guitarplayer the world have ever seen. The way he comps just forms every other part of the band. The strange thing is that the other instruments in the band does the exact same thing to his play. Of course Luke is just one of the Toto members. I could go on and on and on about the other members....
Aside from the fact Toto has always been a band of great artists. I would bet, Steve Vai, Satriani, E. Johnson, etc, etc, can listen to Steve's solo on this, and simply say, "yeah man, absolutely".
The outrosolo is insane!! Luke is on fire. His feel and sense of phrasing, timing makes him the next level musician. Great groove from Nathan East and Simon Philips. Best band of all times
This is so so so good, man...the soul which Steve puts in to it and that constant rythm from Simon, so so perfect, and in the end the look on the face from Steve to Simon, says it all...impecable . Simon is such a soulfull drummer, the tranquility in his drumming is one of a kind.
And you KNOW it's just right there! Like... that tear starts to well, but he's like "Can't! Must. Hold. Back!" Heh heh. He JUST Tweeted how he misses Jeff! So, we got you, Luke. We know!
This is the first time I've ever heard this song and... Wow. What a jam. Never knew the lead singer and guitar player of Toto was that good. Excellent song
@@jackbeam56 Luke is singing lead on this song. Toto is a band with multiple lead singers that’s what they wanted. Joe just happens to be the front man.
I lost my dad 5 months ago. I miss him so much and this song helps me grieve in peace. When you love someone so much, not even death can take that away from you.
Miss you my friend. Your dad would live in your heart forever just like mine. It's a little things you will you will remember. All the kindness that he gave you.
In this song Steve Lukather demonstrates that in addition to being a legend in playing the guitar excellently, he is also a singer full of talent and power in his voice! The legendary Steve! This proves once again, in case there was anyone who still doubts the greatness and ability of all the members of the Toto band, that any of them is endowed with a great versatility that whenever there is a need, magically materializes, precisely because Toto are "magical"!❤❤❤💯
R.I.p. mike . great guy, great band. I would have no problem putting luke up there with the guitar greats. But in my Opinion, I couldn't say Mike was one of the greatest bass players. Leland skyler, a replacement for Mike at one time when he became sick , that would be one of the greatest. But like a said, my Opinion.
@Garegh62 I agree , not one of the greatest , But 200 ? Off the top of your head ? Lol . I don't believe I could name 10 . but come on now, Mike wasn't THAT bad.
Although relatively simple, the patient and perfect subtlety of Nathan East's bass playing is awe-inspiring. Of course, Lukather is something else. So much enjoyment from listening to this piece. Thank you.
Oh mein Gott, ich habe das jetzt fünf mal gesehen. Und ich musste wirklich heulen, kein Song hat mich so umgehauen wie der. Aber das habe ich schon mal geschrieben....
I`m all around the Tube, but I tend to come back to this one. The heart and soul Luke puts into this is for me magic, and a true tribute to his past fellows. And, I cant seem to find any guitarplayer doing as Luke. He is truly one of a kind. Thanks a lot Luke, and thanks a lot to Lukes friends.
Let us all take a moment and pay our love and respect to the memory of the man, the myth and the legend we knew as Jeff Porcaro. 29 years ago, August 5th, 1992 Jeff left us all and at such a young age. Rest in peace Jeff. Your groove will live on forever
What makes Luke cool is he has all the old blues influences,the cool jazz influences backed with his own style and can shred on top of that.Not to mention great feel and tone.He's not a guy who shreds and then plays something slower to portray he has feeling.he actually feels everything he plays.Fast or slow. Plus he comes across as a regular guy.
Such greatness. Simon and Nathan are so wonderful. Steve Lukather stands tall among the giants.. both as a recording genius and a live performer. One of the reasons is is risk-taking.. which is demonstrated well here.
What a song I have got all Toto Albums. If you compare the track on the LP and this live version, the latter is sheer perfection. Thank you Toto for having lavished on us the best music in the entire planet! Simply magic track! Thank you Steve for your amazing guitar solos!!!!
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one of the best modern core Toto lineups:
Steve Lukather
David Paich
Joseph Williams
Simon Phillips
Steve Procaro
criminally underrated
✊️✊️✊️✊️✊️
Do not forget to mention Nathan East on Bass. Not a core Toto player but the Best class A session bass player in the universe.
My personal list for best Toto bass players:
#1 - Mike Porcaro
#2 - Lee Sklar
#3 - Nathan East
Every single one of them are top class players. But all of them make the band sound in a particular way.
Put some respect on Nathan East's name!!!
Not very popular Toto song, but for me one of 10 best songs I have ever heard. Fantastic!
That wah, and Lukather's vibrato takes this solo to the next level. His sense of melody, phrasing, timing and dynamics stand alone. Young shredders just don't understand this stuff. This is musicality.....
He simply knows the magic of tension and release. He knows when to let the thing cry, when to make it shut up. Lastly, he is using the instrument to both back up the song and then pouring his take on life over it. It is not about what he plays. It is about what he transcends. He is magical.
@@tubewolfoPerfectly said Wolfgang 👌
Amen
Agreed.
Sooo True. So many these days just want to play fast screechy rifts and think that it’s music. They need to take a page from Lukather’s play book.
Heartbreaking ❤ giant Lukather. Love Toto so much. Rip Jeff & Mike ❤
In 2013 i visited a concert in Berlin. I Was fresh dirvorced. It was a hard time. I nearly lost my son. I waited at the entrance with a friend at Huxleys New World in Berlin and talked to him. I just sayed for fun to him "The guys from Toto could play wings of time." So we went in. The concert starts. Very great. After a few songst Luke said, he would dedicate this Song to Mike and Jeff. And He would dedicate it to those people at the concert, who are in a not so good way of life. Who are sick, in a divorce or anything else what makes life not so good. And he will dedicate this Song to those people who are also on this concert. And He wishes, that the problems would take away on the wings of time... Then they played the song ...Tears are running down my face... One of the greatest moments in my live...
That's really cool!!!!! It's a great moment in time. It's WOW!!!!
Hello Matthias,
A very touching experience you had. Beautiful to read and so approriate to the song... I can imagine that moment, wonderful... I wish you all the best of luck! André
Hey Matthias,
for me it was the best Toto concert that i ever seen.
And first time i met David, he walks on the Hermannplatz, hihi
Ingo
It was really touching experience..I understand you...I had the same feeling when some years ago Paul McCartney dedicaded an incredible version of "Something" to the memory of George Harrison during his concert..I was in tears because I remembered someone I had lost...what memories.. About Toto, great band..and this is a great song.
Lost a son in 2009 (my only).Then lost my dad,brother,and mom in 10 years time.This song touches me.
i love TOTO! Mongolia
❤Forever ❤Pour toujours ❤
ToTo You guys are Essential ..Love everything they have done each decade.. Steve Lukather is simply Amazing.. But the whole band during the Porcaro Jeff included of course were outstanding! Simon Phillips did an amazing job too in their long, successful career!! ToTo's grreatness Lives Forever
I want to leave some profound words of gratitude for what my ears just listened to, but I’m speechless and have no words.
I totally agree with you. It's a helluva concert.
... and that folks is why TOTO is still one of the best bands in the world. Period!
too right!! my sentiments exactly! :)
Decades of appreciation of this incredible band - totally agree mate
Ditto my friend - they are simply in a class of their own - decades of phenomenal musical talent we are all so lucky to enjoy - have all their live DVD performances and live them often on Dolby surround sound - forking brilliant
For sure, absolutely!
Yep it is
Simon truly is a worthy successor to Jeff. Such an amazing drummer. Love this tune.
Yes ...
He truly is ...
Totally agree.
Agreed
His meter is impeccable. Helps this song really flow.
Es un baterista de lujo, con un sonido limpio y sólido🥁
Una delle scelte migliori fatte da Jeff è stata proprio quella del chitarrista dei Toto nel lontano 1976: a mio parere il miglior chitarrista del genere rock eclettico in assoluto.
When music is so important in your life this is like filling a room with angels.The whole band knows they are in the pocket and they are riding on it like champs. Lukather playing here is stellar. Simply magical. When you see the glimpses of his band members and their facial expressions you can tell that they are in awe of Lukather and are simply enjoying his great playing and singing.
Toto sound so good , brilliant , big Simon Phillips fan , they sound unbelievable!!!
True, but dont forget the man who made toto a succesfull with such good drumming and because of this man, toto couldnt existid . A man who aways light up a room and has so much confidence in his style of drumming. A legend called jeff porcaro. Thats why im more fan of of that legend that made toto real. I think simon is more a rock drummer and that jeff an all-style-drummer
What a song! What a band!
One of the greatest guitar solos I ever heard (and I heard a lot ... ;-) )
Genius guitarist and hugely underrated vocalist.
Its so nice to hear to hat Lisa Dalbello convinced him to sing. He is great, my inspiration to sing and play, 😊👍
His voice is absolutely emotional and beautiful!
Steve is one of the greatest guitarist/vocalist/composer of the world.
The MASTER at work, here !
Man they sound as good as they did 40 years ago. And Steve is one of the most underrated guitar players.
I really think he should be in the Top 10 but the last chart I saw he was like 52! that's just crazy because he is incredible! I saw an interview one time where he said he was glad the band thing worked out because he didn't know how to do any thing. LOL O yeah just one of the best in guitar and vocals any where! I am kind of a big Luke fan.
Oh he's not underrated at all!!! He's one of the best players ever!
@@erinradke5672 fing awesome!
You need to realize the bullcrap critics all work for loser jan wenner & they think the ramones are the best band, what a joke!!!
i don't think he is underrated. I guess most of the people know that Lukather is one of the greatest
This song takes my breath away, it's an eye watering song! I looooove them sooooo much! ❤
Long live Toto and THE PORCARO BROTHERS 😢
The greatest rockband ever. Clever, clean and outrageously well excecuted. The symphonic Orchestral sound, they pretty much imvented, and refined.
Rockband... I don't know. This band is so hard putting in one particular booth... Its a loot of rockbands that is out of this world, but not one of them can match Toto in deversity and musicality (Pink Floyd did much of the same, in their time). There is so much talk about "worlds greatest", but in my world a unike musician like Luke cant be compared to anyone. The guitar-gunners out there play some fantastic sololiners, but Luke is so so much more than a solo- performer, the man is in my opinion the most complete guitarplayer the world have ever seen. The way he comps just forms every other part of the band. The strange thing is that the other instruments in the band does the exact same thing to his play.
Of course Luke is just one of the Toto members. I could go on and on and on about the other members....
Love this song Simon Philips rules here
The best band and the best guitarist on this planet. I know, Jeff and Mike up there are proud of this song.
Aside from the fact Toto has always been a band of great artists. I would bet, Steve Vai, Satriani, E. Johnson, etc, etc, can listen to Steve's solo on this, and simply say, "yeah man, absolutely".
Having lost my Mom and brother in a space of less than one year,this song holds a special place for me.
Bless you Jeff. I have lost everyone in my family but one brother and I know what you feel.
Passt heute...
Wings of Time...
👂☝❤Jesus
Frieden!
7:05 - The most epic badass solo I've ever heard till date.
The outrosolo is insane!! Luke is on fire. His feel and sense of phrasing, timing makes him the next level musician. Great groove from Nathan East and Simon Philips. Best band of all times
One of my all time favourites! I come back to this from time to time - never lets me down. Always exciting. Love it!!!!
My god man, Lukather is just out of this world. Godlike playing
One of the best in the world
One of the greatest bands ever!!!
I really like the way Toto was able to keep their music style throughout the years without surrendering to the "trends"
Everybody knows Luke is incredible, but can we take a moment to recognize the awesomeness of his vocal performance here?
Best guitar solo I've ever heard... not from this world!
What a band, just love them. And Simon, what a drummer!! 😍😍🙌🙌
Steve is the world's best guitarist
Luke's guitar solo makes me tear up.
Magic every time TOTO.. hits the stage.. this rendition is superb..Percaro boys are smiling from above..!!..♥️
that's the perfect music, a dream for each musician
TOTO, tout en haut!!!😍
en effet tout en haut . Aya Nacamoura peut être détrônera le génie de ce groupe ... ( mais pas sûr ) //
Effing incredible, pure eargasm
That solo takes my breath away, it´s not only chops, it´s expressiveness at full throttle. Luke is one of the very best.
This is so so so good, man...the soul which Steve puts in to it and that constant rythm from Simon, so so perfect, and in the end the look on the face from Steve to Simon, says it all...impecable .
Simon is such a soulfull drummer, the tranquility in his drumming is one of a kind.
One of the best guitarists of all the world. Thanks
the drums are THE best in the world
Yes and Yes to the best greatest and best drummer!!
Very Best guitar
This shows he's concerned about his friends. He is such a good guitarist. I would love to see Toto in concert. That would make my day.
This is one of those moments I would want a "LOVE" button on youtube
BRILLIANT idea!!...especially for Toto!!
And/or orgasm button
@@XregionalX don't forget lime *
That's the emoticon,put an heart 4 that(purpose)
🇮🇹👋
Such a band of brothers.
I really don't know how Luke keeps his emotions under control to sing this the way he does. True professional.
And you KNOW it's just right there! Like... that tear starts to well, but he's like "Can't! Must. Hold. Back!" Heh heh.
He JUST Tweeted how he misses Jeff! So, we got you, Luke. We know!
Yeah, i wonder the same thing too...
He may not of cried tears but boy his emotions sure did come out in his guitar playing right here.
@@robertscharlow
He really took it hard when Jeff passed. Jeff really brought out Luke's best.
We should be more than grateful to witness such awesome TALENT because it doesn't get any better than TOTO!!!!!!!
This is the first time I've ever heard this song and... Wow. What a jam. Never knew the lead singer and guitar player of Toto was that good. Excellent song
Ehhm the lead singer is Joseph Williams, Steve Lukather sings also but not lead.
TOTO WALL OF SOUND!
@@jackbeam56 Luke is singing lead on this song.
Toto is a band with multiple lead singers that’s what they wanted.
Joe just happens to be the front man.
@@jackbeam56 luke is the lead vocalist on probably half of toto songs. including this one.
@@jackbeam56Joseph Williams has many talents but ventriloquism is not one of them.
I am speechless, I own almost every CD oft TOTO, but this performance gets me crying..
Greetings from Bavaria, Germany, where your Fans live..
endlich ein deutscher😂
Beautiful X
We lived near Munich for 11 years,,, miss it like hell❤️❤️❤️❤️
Auch in Österreich gibts ganz viel Fans, ich bin einer davon, Weltklasse Band,
Perfection. I can’t get enough of this video. Luke = best guitarist ever!!!! So much emotion in this performance. RIP. Mike and Jeff. Love. ❤️❤️❤️
Love it
I really love how David Paich and the other members enjoy the Steve's guitar solo
Toto Forever ❤ The Netherlands
Amazing band. One of the best bands ever
* T❤️T❤️ Forever * * EAST BASSLiNE to HEAVEN *
best band in the world...love you since 1980...a real fan
The best lead Guitar sound
Van Halen sound Bro..
But it's nice tone to use
La mejor banda
I lost my dad 5 months ago. I miss him so much and this song helps me grieve in peace. When you love someone so much, not even death can take that away from you.
Miss you my friend. Your dad would live in your heart forever just like mine. It's a little things you will you will remember. All the kindness that he gave you.
OMG. BLEW ME AWAY, right through to the cosmic gate i will surrender my ❤️ to the sky 6:56
What a wonderful musician Steve Lukather is.....I am in awe of those who play with such passion ..... wow!!!!!
your looking at in my opinion one of the greatest 🎸👍
This is the best Gig from TOTO ever !! Simon Phillips the best Drummer ever
Neil peart would respectfully disagree, as would I.
I think you forgot Jeff porcaro Rip :(
This guy is simply amazing you don't get much better than Luke he's a master at his game
In this song Steve Lukather demonstrates that in addition to being a legend in playing the guitar excellently, he is also a singer full of talent and power in his voice! The legendary Steve! This proves once again, in case there was anyone who still doubts the greatness and ability of all the members of the Toto band, that any of them is endowed with a great versatility that whenever there is a need, magically materializes, precisely because Toto are "magical"!❤❤❤💯
Toto For Ever🎶🎵❤️
Jeff Porcaro is a real friend forever, on the wings of time
Lukather es un maestro 🎸
❤❤❤❤. KE. VUENA. MUSICA. !!!!
Simon, best man on drums❤
I never tire of listening to this song. It's scary when I'm in my car, and this song is on my radio.
It's one of the song you don't wanna Missed this guy's are Heroes of Music
Keep coming back to this one...🙏👌
me too :) Such an awesome, emotive solo from Luke and what amazing controlled drumming from Simon
I have enjoyed this song hundreds of times and it still excites me like the first time, without any doubt it is one of my favorites of Toto.
Mike Porcaro was one of the best bassist of all time.
R.I.p. mike . great guy, great band. I would have no problem putting luke up there with the guitar greats. But in my Opinion, I couldn't say Mike was one of the greatest bass players. Leland skyler, a replacement for Mike at one time when he became sick , that would be one of the greatest. But like a said, my Opinion.
@@kennypost8598 Not Skyler... Sklar
@@EddieVanTOTEM your right ,it's this damm phone, writes what it wants to . thanks
@@kennypost8598 Be Welcome Buddy! ;)
@Garegh62 I agree , not one of the greatest , But 200 ? Off the top of your head ? Lol . I don't believe I could name 10 . but come on now, Mike wasn't THAT bad.
Although relatively simple, the patient and perfect subtlety of Nathan East's bass playing is awe-inspiring. Of course, Lukather is something else. So much enjoyment from listening to this piece. Thank you.
Absolutely, it's not a band without the right guy on the bass.
Oh mein Gott,
ich habe das jetzt fünf mal gesehen.
Und ich musste wirklich heulen, kein Song hat mich so umgehauen wie der.
Aber das habe ich schon mal geschrieben....
I`m all around the Tube, but I tend to come back to this one. The heart and soul Luke puts into this is for me magic, and a true tribute to his past fellows. And, I cant seem to find any guitarplayer doing as Luke. He is truly one of a kind.
Thanks a lot Luke, and thanks a lot to Lukes friends.
Well put and couldn´t agree more
ditto that
Hes an american original.
Amazing and beautiful
Well said my friend !!
Luke un Genio con esa guitarra🎸🤩💜
Toto..Lo Maximo!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶🤗🇦🇷🇦🇷
Wow, inspired performance from Lukather. Hats off to him. He's got the blues down for sure. The whole band is unbelievable.
Just BREATHTAKING levels of energy in this one guys....
Steve Lukather!! WOW Just WOW! One of a kind that man! what a tribute to his brothers!
Sigo en la tristeza por los hermanos Porcaro :(
Love TOTO !!!
Geniales Solo, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Pocaro Brothers RIP 😢
I never get tired of this amazing band!...pure class!
Let us all take a moment and pay our love and respect to the memory of the man, the myth and the legend we knew as Jeff Porcaro. 29 years ago, August 5th, 1992 Jeff left us all and at such a young age.
Rest in peace Jeff. Your groove will live on forever
What makes Luke cool is he has all the old blues influences,the cool jazz influences backed with his own style and can shred on top of that.Not to mention great feel and tone.He's not a guy who shreds and then plays something slower to portray he has feeling.he actually feels everything he plays.Fast or slow. Plus he comes across as a regular guy.
get his bio on Audible. pretty fun listen.
This song by Toto gives me a lot of comfort for the loved ones we have lost over the years...
magic group !
Our love doesn't end here, it lives forever on the wings of time. Is on Jeff's gravestone at Forest Lawn in LA
Yes, I miss him so much😭❤️💜
One of my favorites! Love Toto! Best Band in the world!!!!
Oh my god that guitar 🎸 solo was amazing
Toto que gran grupo Steve Lukhater un grande con su guitarra
Best solo you've ever played my friend.
10 minutes of goosbumps... such a feeling. The ending is awesome...
Love Toto, but AM afraid of belongs to the past.....🎵🙋😥
Such greatness. Simon and Nathan are so wonderful. Steve Lukather stands tall among the giants.. both as a recording genius and a live performer. One of the reasons is is risk-taking.. which is demonstrated well here.
Great concert in Łódź - Poland
Old but Gold
Lukather is spot on
Me encanta TOTO, me encanta Steve Luckather, si voz y como hace hablar esa guitarra. Es sin dudas un gran gusto para mis oídos. Lo amo!!
7:25 i just saw that the names of Lukes Kids are printed on his guitar strap. I love this man...
Luke has his two oldest kids tattooed on his right arm
What a song I have got all Toto Albums. If you compare the track on the LP and this live version, the latter is sheer perfection. Thank you Toto for having lavished on us the best music in the entire planet! Simply magic track! Thank you Steve for your amazing guitar solos!!!!
YES TOTO YES TOTO YES!!