Same ! How weird is that. Thanks to Rick Beato for the interviews to open my eyes. This music was so integral to those years I almost didn't give it much thought. But now that all is sht around us, I'm like, WTAF. Miss this caliber of musicianship so, sooooo much. And we took it for granted.
Me either, when I saw him with Ringo I was shocked, "He's also the Singer!!!!" I read a few interviews with him in Guitar Magazines back in the 80's, I don't think they mentioned he sang, I don't know much about Toto but if they all sing (which it looks like from this video) then he would not be introduced as the Singer, and it was Guitar Magazine interviews, the Singing would not be a topic of conversation back in the Amateur 80's. (There are people here who ask better questions and do better interviews than most "corporate" reporters did back then. The 80's is like a bunch of absent-minded and rushed stoners working in the Media). He looks like a young Dylan here. Mostly the Hair I guess.
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“Rosanna” “Unchain my Heart” and “Georgy Porgy” (I just realized he sang that one) are just a few of the gems that he was the lead vocal. You’re right, he is an amazing talent. I love his guitar work!
Toto definitely made their mark with big hits like Africa and Rosanna, but I love it and think it's a testimonial to just how great the group was when everyone has a different opinion on their best song. No wrong answer with Toto.
These DUDES DO NOT get their credit THAT’S WELL DESERVED!!!!!You can hear all music genres in their music that’s is organically produced from the ESSENCE of the BAND.
My sister used to say that I was lucky with the 80s, and she got the 90s. It actually was the mid 70s to mid 80s. Our underage years had great music, and depending on where lived, had neighborhood youth group friends and families fun. Like watching the moms have Mary Kay cosmetics and Tupperware lunches, and garden club, and of course helped out with it all. Some much more all out preparations than others. My mom always cooked too much in amounts, and too much leftovers, so she'd tell me to bring over some of the neighborhood guy friends to empty the refrigerator. They loved it, especially if was more exotic foods, like from Spain or The Phillipines, German, Italian, whatever she felt like making. In that neighborhood also had great birthday parties, with live bands, of some local teenage guys and their bands. It wasn't expensive, but unique. My mom wasn't much into my wandering around too much, so she made the social life at our house, but depending on who she trusted of her friends too, for me to go to their house for a while. Especially girlfriends who had brothers. The brothers had to be trustworthy too. There never was any problems at all. I think that was lucky for a long time. Problems around here, they weren't of my inner circles to that extent at all. Took too many years to find out the truth if would have been back then. Still was unexpected. What have in common, European farmers, father's side, of countries that ended up under The Iron Curtain for decades. Red flag, victimhood stories about their families. Maybe under The European Iron Curtain would have come out better than in the USA. Sarcasm. This country doesn't need ungrateful snowflakes wickedness, because ruins it for everyone else in the country and worldwide.
Toto is one of the best recorded bands ever, they are flawless in their delivery, meticulous in their instrumentation and very genuine in their writing, not many bands have their production quality either.
Jeff had such great feel for the music when playing hence the reason he was a session drummer for so many musicians. He'll always be remembered. RIP him and his brother Mike
Roller skating days of the late 70's early 80's magical music and times! I believe I was 12 when this came out just getting ready to enter the teen years youth is wasted on the young, gimme more of those days and energy now when I can appreciate it more lol
Man oh man how lucky I was to be born in 1966 and having graduated high school in 84. Didnt really appreciate it then as I do now that I got to enjoy the very best music ever performed. Boston, Styx, Journey, Toto--I could go on and on.
Born 1968, graduated high school ‘86! It was the best time for music. I don’t know what happened, but it all went down hill somehow in the decades since.
Underrated even I in the day seen them at Belmont raceway free concert by the way in the rain I believe it was 1978 or 79 listening and enjoying them more then ever
The fact that they aren't is staggering. I had a college professor - granted he was a bit of a character - but he said that at the time Africa was released, it was the finest quality audio engineering ever up until that time. He was not scared of making claim of that magnitude, but the feel of their work seems to back it up pretty substantially!
When I was in middle school with parents who constantly abused me emotionally to the point I could not fall asleep at night, I would play this song on my shitty little cassette player in bed OVER AND OVER until I was able to finally drift off to sleep. To this day whenever I hear this song it still calms my nerves and relaxes me. Thank you Toto for getting me through some very tough times!
SkiCourchevel, I'm sorry you had to endure that. I hope you've found some peace..I had the opposite childhood, but still feel like a psychotic kite with holes, just flopping in the wind..anywho, sending good juju and vibes...and this song is a masterpiece!
@@SlumberSource Father passed a dozen years ago and have not spoken to my mom in 6-7 years. I am trying to be the exact opposite with our daughter now (she is three). She laughs and smiles all the time, which made me reflect back with my wife the other day. I told her until I was 16 or so, I have zero memories of laughter from my childhood. It's kinda sad and weird at the same time. I am sure I could give a therapist all they could handle. Hope you are doing well!
Love the piano riff done with just index fingers. Reminds me of Schroeder in the Peanuts Gang when Lucy angers him over his ways of playing Jingle Bells.
This may well be the best song from year 1979. I was born only 12 years later, but somehow always recognized and felt older music the best. Oh 99... I love you.
@@michaelaxelfleming He died while walking out in his yard that had been sprayed with weed killer. The Dr's said he died from heart disease. I suspect the insecteside didn't help him any. Very sad still. 😩
My love for TOTO comes from them not try-harding a "look" or "lifestyle" but being these supreme musicians who could do just about anything. They almost look geeky and mainstream next to other contemporary bands but they still deliver high quality sound and musicianship almost five decades later. Almost every one of their songs could have been bangers, their level is so consistent, so you keep listening to the same ten tracks, ten hits and then remember they did so much more and every one is just as good.
I’ve been kind of obsessed with all-things-Toto during this crazy summer of 2020. Comfort food for the ears. I remember being about 10 years old (I just turned 50) and LOVING this song. I had “the look” too, with my frizzy hair & big glasses. Now, I’m getting my kids (young adults & teens) familiarized with this incredible band.🤩❤️
I'm the exact age as you, always loved this and much of Toto's work especially 'Hold the Line'; guitarist Steve Lukather's close relationship with Eddie Van Halen takes on a special meaning now, Ed was my first guitar hero and looking back at Steve's body of work I have a new appreciation. Toto having done session work with endless groups notably Mike Jackson should earn them a special place in anyones's musical world.
Me too!! Quarantine August 2021. Deep dive to Luke's career. I'm 62. I heard all this music but didn't know it was toto. Our radio stations were more a conglomeration of music in the late 70s/80s. Lionel Richie nd zeppelin K101 Houston!!
They should be inducted in the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame. This song 99 is one of their first hits. Look how young they were. I was always so in love with Steve Lukather. He is so cute in this video!❤ Wonderful instrumental and vocals. Beautiful music!
This is music, creativity, talent and no profanity. What trash is being thrown together these days will never compare. What a waste of a music generation.
I won a ticket to go to their concert when they came to my country, I still can't believe I was there listening to those hits , they played Africa at the end, and it was a dream made true!
Makes me think of Get Smart the Tele show I watched as a kid. Maxwell Smart and 99. Great show. Great song. Toto's music always gives me the best feeling. 🥰
This takes me back to the chilly winter of 1979 when I had my very first trip to Key West...when this first hit the airwaves. Just so cool and sublime, really fit the mood!
Wow John! I agree. You nailed it. In my opinion, Steve was even the first SHREDDER. I mean like, White Sister and All us boys. Also, I've never read such awesome comments as on this song. Keep rocking brother!☑️.
And yet back in the day, rock critics were constantly throwing shade at this group for not being "manly enough". Toto created very sophisticated music, while critics at the time hated on any band that didn't closely follow the paths of Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath
Don't know why these guys don't get more recognition than they do 😮as a black women who know great music and artists as i do.....just not understanding 🤷♀️i love this group❤
They racked up quite a number of Grammy awards in their time, sold over 40 million records and the group was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.
You can say that again... If anyone deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame it is definitely Toto, 99 is one of my all time favorite songs by them! If you guys are still listening, you know good music.
October 1, 2023. I dedicate this song to President Jimmy Carter on his birthday. I didn't think he was going to make it to this day. Hard to believe he was in office when this song was released some 44 years ago.
One of the greatest 1980s bands ever. ToTo has so many hits it's difficult to pick just one song that's a favorite of mine, but this one is certainly one of them.🎶🎵
Es un temon...99 . Me hacen recordar mi adolescencia y las buenas épocas vividas . Gran banda americana TOTO. Clásico de clásicos. Un gran saludo para los conocedores de la buena música ochentera. Saludos desde Lima Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪
I was 14 years old when this song came out. It has been easily 40 years since I've heard it. It sounds even better than I recall. Hello from South Carolina, U.S.A. ✌️🇺🇲
@@aedgardaethelredd5578 I can't wrap my head around folks that will take time out of their day to show their entire ass to a group of strangers. What's the point ? I bet life would be more enjoyable for you if you didn't.
Steve voice nowadays is a far cry of what it was, he must step down the lead vocals and allow a new singer to sing all these classics. Otherwise he is an egotistical guitar player.🤣
Remember this in 1980 when I started high school. Brings back many memories. Lovely song. Steve Lukather's voice was suited well to the mellower songs and ballads. Really good band .
Talent is still around, record companies are risk adverse and greedy, it's cheaper by hire a stoner making techno on a laptop than it is to record a rock band. The talent is there, you must find it.
99 has a quality to it, all Toto's singles are great, this one is really beyond the others. Loved it from first hearing. It's truly a great song, building to an ethereal level as it progresses . Brilliant.
My younger brother called them a one hit wonder. I thought my ears would blow off. I wrote down there many hits and e-mailed it to him. Kids. Happiest times in my life. Love them, always have.
Piano movement and introduction. A steady groove and back beat. Taste full bridge and transition to a peacefull resolution. Haunting melody. What is there not to like about this song.
one of the best things about 65 years old, is the fact that i lived my teeange years in the 70's that is priceless and Iam grateful !!!
Me. Amazing song
Me. I blare it on my stereo and my neighbors get mad whenever I stop playing it.
Me
Me!!!
2020💩👎
I wish 99 would never end... 🎹🎹🎹 I❤U99
yea she is so beautiful and the guys did a great love song dedicated to her , its an evergreen ,ment to say ❤
Me too. My ex wife is my 99. She has no clue about how much I love her. She’s with a jerk who’s just using her. Anyway, TOTO has great music.
Me the same.
@LAhunter89 same here,and I love "Taking it back"i listen to it like daily 😆
it doesnt have to ,, i know a young doctor i call her ,, hey 99 how you doin
Bobby Kimball's "Woo-oooo", pure genius, lol.
Nerd
Bobby is a fantastic vocalist
@@mikerusso5481Loser
Totally makes the song
Esta canción la canta.
Steve Lukather
All these years of listening to Toto. And I never realized that Steve Lukather sang on as many hits as he did. Dude's talent is never-ending.
Exactly!
Same ! How weird is that. Thanks to Rick Beato for the interviews to open my eyes. This music was so integral to those years I almost didn't give it much thought. But now that all is sht around us, I'm like, WTAF. Miss this caliber of musicianship so, sooooo much. And we took it for granted.
1:43 😂
Me either, when I saw him with Ringo I was shocked, "He's also the Singer!!!!" I read a few interviews with him in Guitar Magazines back in the 80's, I don't think they mentioned he sang, I don't know much about Toto but if they all sing (which it looks like from this video) then he would not be introduced as the Singer, and it was Guitar Magazine interviews, the Singing would not be a topic of conversation back in the Amateur 80's. (There are people here who ask better questions and do better interviews than most "corporate" reporters did back then. The 80's is like a bunch of absent-minded and rushed stoners working in the Media).
He looks like a young Dylan here. Mostly the Hair I guess.
“Rosanna” “Unchain my Heart” and “Georgy Porgy” (I just realized he sang that one) are just a few of the gems that he was the lead vocal. You’re right, he is an amazing talent. I love his guitar work!
There's been quite a few songs by Toto that are underrated. To me this song was their best.
99 by Toto is definitely one of the best
Yesssss
Toto definitely made their mark with big hits like Africa and Rosanna, but I love it and think it's a testimonial to just how great the group was when everyone has a different opinion on their best song. No wrong answer with Toto.
Yes there are!
Mine too
That's it! I'm finding a time machine and going back to the 80's! Music was so much better back then. Toto is an amazing band.❤❤
You mean 70's?
No he said the 80s, I'm right with you DUDE,,😁
70s, music was okay, BUT I THINK THE 80S MIGHT HAVE SOME OF IT BEAT. JUST SOME OF IT...🤔😁
😂
Yes amazing for real
I'm 55 now and still love them as much as when I was 17!
I hear you!
simple grace I’m 17 and I grew up listening to Toto thanks to my dad!
Yonathan Gonzalez that’s awesome!
I concur, class of '84 here.
I'm 55 too
I am still listening, this was one of my favorites by Toto, a lot of people today don't know good music.
Man, this band can make a good song out of anything, a number, a continent
....a nursery rhyme, a girl’s name, ‘Human Nature’, etc.
even about neighborhood watch
Lol
It's about a science fiction movie: THX 1138 by George Lucas.
Best reply ever!
Jeff Pocoro's groove on this track is unreal. What a talent. RIP
I miss him...
Jeff will ALWAYS be missed!!❤
Jeff PORCARO
Porcaro and each and every band member are so talented. Together its a music perfection
Porcaro was a top drummer...... Up there with Steve Gadd, Billy Cobham, Vinnie Colaiuta etc....
Some of the best musicians which don't get enough respect
Ii
@@costa328
Hi, try listening to #ProfessorOfRock he gives props to older, and great bands of the 50s-90's!
I think people are wising up to their greatness! I wasn't even born when this track debuted...
I remember Toto when I was 12 yrs old and I fell in love with their music! I’m 54 and Still LOVE listening to them. Anytime any day!!!❤
Back in 1979 , I was 13 yrs old had a crush on my teacher , Miss Campbell in Jnr High school. Lol .
I am 50 and I feel the same. ❤😊
Similar years, similar feels..... bringin it back
❤😊 52🎉😢😂
Great guitar master 😮
These DUDES DO NOT get their credit THAT’S WELL DESERVED!!!!!You can hear all music genres in their music that’s is organically produced from the ESSENCE of the BAND.
I completely agree. I have noticed lately that whenever I do a deep-dive of TH-cam Music Videos, that it's usually Toto that captivates me the most.
@@tonyroyal8449
#ProfessorOfRock
Their story is amazing
lose the dudetalk; it's cringe at your age
@@BernardProfitendieu Find something else better to do with your time KID.👧
In my opinion, this song is highly highly underrated. One of the top three BEST songs IN TOTO HISTORY
I TOTOally agree.
@@gjknepper yessir. That was TOTOlly cute
True
I agree but, evidently, Lukather (the lead singer) doesn't care for it at all. They've rarely performed it live since the early 80s.
Wow... I thought I heard that somewhere but just thought it was a joke when someone mentioned that.
Toto, Little River Band, Chicago, Doobie Brothers.... never get tired of listening to them. My kids are in their 30s and they love 80s music!
But all the bands that you mention had their prime in the 70s !
@@martinrasinger6306 …..you’re absolutely right. IMHO, the 7os were GREAT …the 8os WERE NOT.
My sister used to say that I was lucky with the 80s, and she got the 90s. It actually was the mid 70s to mid 80s. Our underage years had great music, and depending on where lived, had neighborhood youth group friends and families fun. Like watching the moms have Mary Kay cosmetics and Tupperware lunches, and garden club, and of course helped out with it all. Some much more all out preparations than others. My mom always cooked too much in amounts, and too much leftovers, so she'd tell me to bring over some of the neighborhood guy friends to empty the refrigerator. They loved it, especially if was more exotic foods, like from Spain or The Phillipines, German, Italian, whatever she felt like making. In that neighborhood also had great birthday parties, with live bands, of some local teenage guys and their bands. It wasn't expensive, but unique. My mom wasn't much into my wandering around too much, so she made the social life at our house, but depending on who she trusted of her friends too, for me to go to their house for a while. Especially girlfriends who had brothers. The brothers had to be trustworthy too. There never was any problems at all. I think that was lucky for a long time. Problems around here, they weren't of my inner circles to that extent at all. Took too many years to find out the truth if would have been back then. Still was unexpected. What have in common, European farmers, father's side, of countries that ended up under The Iron Curtain for decades. Red flag, victimhood stories about their families. Maybe under The European Iron Curtain would have come out better than in the USA. Sarcasm. This country doesn't need ungrateful snowflakes wickedness, because ruins it for everyone else in the country and worldwide.
my kids are in their 80s and love the 30s
you forgot Ambrosia
Thank you for performing this song on July 14, 2024 in the Netherlands. Love Toto forever ❤
Yes that was a very joyous experience!
Toto❤la mia gioventù 😊❤️
Toto is one of the best recorded bands ever, they are flawless in their delivery, meticulous in their instrumentation and very genuine in their writing, not many bands have their production quality either.
Burton cummings tried to creep in on their music, he stole some of their style. Sounded like junk. SHAME ON HIM.
Only TOTO, is TOTO❤💋❤❣🦄🧡🐸!!!
It takes me back to a simpler time.
My favorite by Toto
Yowza!!!!
99 I Love You
Could say Agent 99
To the lovely Barbara Feldon.. her agent number on Get Smart
So agree!!
De acuerdo!!! 😍😍
Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, and David Hungate
Total aí papito 🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️♥️🖤😎😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Toto rocks yearrrrrr baby 🇺🇸🇺🇲
зшг ит лоол доо үү зүрх😮😢😢😮😢
Which one got it on with Rosanna arquette?
Jeff porcaro. Fenómeno.
One of Toto's underrated songs. Love it!!
Absolutely beautiful song, isn't it?
Actually it was a big hit when it came out.
This song was very popular and got LOTS of airplay. Not underrated at all.
It's my favorite Toto song.
One of the most perfect pop songs ever recorded!
Jeff Porcaro was so incredibly talented it was no wonder he was known as a ":Master Drummer." He made it look so easy.
GENIUS. What a sad thing for him and all of popular music, for him to leave us so young.
But his unforgettable legacy will always moves on.
Jeff had such great feel for the music when playing hence the reason he was a session drummer for so many musicians. He'll always be remembered. RIP him and his brother Mike
Roller skating days of the late 70's early 80's magical music and times! I believe I was 12 when this came out just getting ready to enter the teen years youth is wasted on the young, gimme more of those days and energy now when I can appreciate it more lol
Toto lives in the hearts of all of us that grew up in the late 70s and 80s. Their music helped define generation X.
No. Drugs and baby boomer parents helped shape generation x 😂
W
Qqq. The 1
You got that right..
I wish I could go back.
Best comment on here. Described perfectly.
Toto has so many classics. Steve is such a great singer.
Jeff Pocaro easily one of the best drummers of all time. Incredible man!
Yes...RIP
He's definitely my favorite drummer🥁 Gone too soon💔
Los tres hermanos Porcaro, aquellas lindas épocas, ojalá Dios los hubiera dado vida hasta hoy, partieron muy jóvenes.
Thank God we have TH-cam so we can relive our childhood whenever we want...
TH-cam is still run by Nazis. ✌🏼🇺🇸
I'm still working on a time machine!
Toto is so underrated. Very smooth. Love these guys!!
I agree!! I've always liked Toto.
So True!
with Eric Carr singing lead. lol
Yes!! I still have my Vinyl LP's. I'm 63 years old and still play those records!! Great music!! 👍
Where?.
Wow! Three keyboardists, one bass, one drummer, and one simmering guitarist…a rock orchestra.
Bobby Kimball didn't really play keys live, but because he didn't sing lead on this tune, they had to give him something to do for this video.
Have no idea what the lyrics mean, but these guys are TIGHT!
Timeless masterpiece. These guys had all the skills of the world, they made the music history.
Man oh man how lucky I was to be born in 1966 and having graduated high school in 84. Didnt really appreciate it then as I do now that I got to enjoy the very best music ever performed. Boston, Styx, Journey, Toto--I could go on and on.
I graduated in 1986. This was one of my favorites in 6th grade 😍❤.
yeahp.....!!!
Me too!!!!!!
Born 1968, graduated high school ‘86! It was the best time for music. I don’t know what happened, but it all went down hill somehow in the decades since.
Yes !!! You; have, Great; taste !!! 😇😇😇🤗🤗🤗
They are fucking music gods, unbelievable. Everybody plays, everybody sings, and they are never out of tune.
Even though half of them appear underage
Consummate professionals. And sound like it!!
Underrated even I in the day seen them at Belmont raceway free concert by the way in the rain I believe it was 1978 or 79 listening and enjoying them more then ever
This song is so underrated. One of my favorite songs by Toto and there are many
These guys deserve to be inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
OVERDUE for sure!
The fact that they aren't is staggering.
I had a college professor - granted he was a bit of a character - but he said that at the time Africa was released, it was the finest quality audio engineering ever up until that time. He was not scared of making claim of that magnitude, but the feel of their work seems to back it up pretty substantially!
So so so so much yes!
Definitely !!!!!!! Not only Great Instrumentalists but Great Writers and Several Great Vocalists !!!!!!!
@@specks_alotñ
When I was in middle school with parents who constantly abused me emotionally to the point I could not fall asleep at night, I would play this song on my shitty little cassette player in bed OVER AND OVER until I was able to finally drift off to sleep. To this day whenever I hear this song it still calms my nerves and relaxes me. Thank you Toto for getting me through some very tough times!
SkiCourchevel, I'm sorry you had to endure that. I hope you've found some peace..I had the opposite childhood, but still feel like a psychotic kite with holes, just flopping in the wind..anywho, sending good juju and vibes...and this song is a masterpiece!
What happened to your parents?
Sorry to hear about the abuse and glad toto was a comfort
@@SlumberSource Father passed a dozen years ago and have not spoken to my mom in 6-7 years. I am trying to be the exact opposite with our daughter now (she is three). She laughs and smiles all the time, which made me reflect back with my wife the other day. I told her until I was 16 or so, I have zero memories of laughter from my childhood. It's kinda sad and weird at the same time. I am sure I could give a therapist all they could handle. Hope you are doing well!
@@SkiCourchevel CONGRATS! The horror ends with you. You have completely altered the future for your family
Toto are amongst the best musicians......Everyone of them frequently sought as session players by everybody
That’s how they became a band. They were playing together every day for everyone else, so why not do it for themselves?
Buenos recuerdos,tenía como 12 o 13 años,cursaba la secundaria aquí en Cuernavaca Morelos, México,
This song is a gem, never got the credit it merits. What a piano riff.
Love the piano riff done with just index fingers. Reminds me of Schroeder in the Peanuts Gang when Lucy angers him over his ways of playing Jingle Bells.
70's and 80' we're great times !!!
Even the 90's were a blast!🔥🎸🥃👍
This song was so under played and under rated. This song introduced me to Toto.
This may well be the best song from year 1979. I was born only 12 years later, but somehow always recognized and felt older music the best. Oh 99... I love you.
66 になって、TOTOの99が、頭の中で響きました。
20代の思い出と共に、景色が浮かぶ。不思議ね
Another great piece by an phenominal band. Jeff Porcaro is and will always be, one of the finestest drummers on this planet.Toto rules.
We need a drummer cam just for him.
Totally agree...my favorite drummer ever
TOTO ES JEFE
Despite never having drummed with Spinal Tap, Jeff was killed in a bizarre gardening accident.
@@michaelaxelfleming He died while walking out in his yard that had been sprayed with weed killer. The Dr's said he died from heart disease. I suspect the insecteside didn't help him any. Very sad still. 😩
The 70's and 80's music stands as the best of all time 👍
Dave, everyone's favorite music is the music that they listened to from their teen years to their early 20s. Just saying 😊
Absolutely!
Yes, not nothing like the 70’s and 80’s….
@@gloverhathcock2657Nah, Dave is right. LoL 😊
Facts!
What an amazing piece of music! And to think Steve Lukather didn't even like this song.
What a wonderful song, I remember it well Ninety Nine TOTO. Thanks for sharing, and God bless you!
Toto is one of the most under rated bands of the 80s
They are so popular in Europe. I feel even more than the US.
My love for TOTO comes from them not try-harding a "look" or "lifestyle" but being these supreme musicians who could do just about anything. They almost look geeky and mainstream next to other contemporary bands but they still deliver high quality sound and musicianship almost five decades later. Almost every one of their songs could have been bangers, their level is so consistent, so you keep listening to the same ten tracks, ten hits and then remember they did so much more and every one is just as good.
Yes...
Indeed. They were all studio pros lending their talents to many a musician and track before forming their own band TOTO.
Real music
I’ve been kind of obsessed with all-things-Toto during this crazy summer of 2020. Comfort food for the ears. I remember being about 10 years old (I just turned 50) and LOVING this song. I had “the look” too, with my frizzy hair & big glasses. Now, I’m getting my kids (young adults & teens) familiarized with this incredible band.🤩❤️
I was 21 when it came out
Now 61
Great tune
Memories!!
I was right there with you, 10 years old, 50 now, still love it.
I'm the exact age as you, always loved this and much of Toto's work especially 'Hold the Line'; guitarist Steve Lukather's close relationship with Eddie Van Halen takes on a special meaning now, Ed was my first guitar hero and looking back at Steve's body of work I have a new appreciation. Toto having done session work with endless groups notably Mike Jackson should earn them a special place in anyones's musical world.
The big glasses are coming back too!
Me too!!
Quarantine August 2021.
Deep dive to Luke's career.
I'm 62.
I heard all this music but didn't know it was toto.
Our radio stations were more a conglomeration of music in the late 70s/80s.
Lionel Richie nd zeppelin K101 Houston!!
ハイドラに収録されているアルバムのなかで、99は最高のヒット曲でした。
とても切ないラブソングです。
They should be inducted in the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame. This song 99 is one of their first hits. Look how young they were. I was always so in love with Steve Lukather. He is so cute in this video!❤ Wonderful instrumental and vocals. Beautiful music!
what a group of wounderful talented people , they went on to do great music and songs after this gem
Bring back so many memories u can't help to cry and then smile 😁! Priceless!!
"Ooo ooo" in this song is something
This is music, creativity, talent and no profanity. What trash is being thrown together these days will never compare. What a waste of a music generation.
Don't be jaded! There are plenty of fantastic musicians now a days. The style has changed definitely but it doesn't make it any less talented.
that's probably what your grandparents thought about this music lol, the cycle continues onward!!!!
Agree @@Thailerr
I won a ticket to go to their concert when they came to my country, I still can't believe I was there listening to those hits , they played Africa at the end, and it was a dream made true!
Hi, 🎉
Makes me think of Get Smart the Tele show I watched as a kid. Maxwell Smart and 99. Great show. Great song. Toto's music always gives me the best feeling. 🥰
Yes! I always think of stylish Barbara Feldon when I hear this song!
That is exactly who this song is about.
This takes me back to the chilly winter of 1979 when I had my very first trip to Key West...when this first hit the airwaves. Just so cool and sublime, really fit the mood!
I get it.💕
How young they were..! And so gorgeous.. 🧡
Everything TOTO did was underrated imo. They never did a bad song.
Wow John! I agree. You nailed it. In my opinion, Steve was even the first SHREDDER. I mean like, White Sister and All us boys. Also, I've never read such awesome comments as on this song. Keep rocking brother!☑️.
Underrated, underrated.
I am SO TIRED of that word.
Besides, just WHO underrated them?
But I didn’t understand why Steve disliked this song
there score for Dune was horrible
@@samsonwilkinson8090 Basically the entire music press at the time wrote them off, even though were some of most skilled musicians in the world.
My absolute favorite Toto song, followed by I’ll Be Over You.
I’ll Be Over You...hands down my #1. I hear that and I’m transported back to the 80s.
I’ll be over you is my fav! Then Without Your Love.
I agree, my two favorite's also.
Yes my two favorite songs by Toto!! Reminds me of my childhood/teenage years
Hold the line... Maybe the best song ever..!! 😉👍
Such a good vibe.
I've loved this band almost 4 decades. From the first hit, till today.
chronic Stitcher Me, too! Such talent!
Just saw them live in the OC!
Sounds like an Addiction!
Yes! THE BEST SINCE 1976!
sorry but I do not laugh at you. Just said they're the best, ok? THANKS.
When men were men and music was music😘
Yes, right on. I love this song.
Amen brutha ha ha
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TRUTH!!!!
And yet back in the day, rock critics were constantly throwing shade at this group for not being "manly enough". Toto created very sophisticated music, while critics at the time hated on any band that didn't closely follow the paths of Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath
This band is amazing! Their voices are so smooth. They are all so very talented!
Yup. A lot of memories for sure.
Agreed, i always describe his voice as butter😻😻😻
Love this lineup and song.
Don't know why these guys don't get more recognition than they do 😮as a black women who know great music and artists as i do.....just not understanding 🤷♀️i love this group❤
They racked up quite a number of Grammy awards in their time, sold over 40 million records and the group was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009.
@pdxtom thats awesome, cause I love them have many of their songs on my Playlist and listen daily
99 in 79, they were already ahead.
You can say that again... If anyone deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame it is definitely Toto, 99 is one of my all time favorite songs by them! If you guys are still listening, you know good music.
back in that special era of 79-80 when bands dedicated entire tours to the greatness of Wayne Gretzky
Truly the 70s were the golden age of pop music.
@@LucidDreamer54321 Agreed!!!
October 1, 2023. I dedicate this song to President Jimmy Carter on his birthday. I didn't think he was going to make it to this day. Hard to believe he was in office when this song was released some 44 years ago.
Good observation.
I just made one about Bob Barker
One of the greatest 1980s bands ever. ToTo has so many hits it's difficult to pick just one song that's a favorite of mine, but this one is certainly one of them.🎶🎵
70’s
toto had talent within every member. most especially, they were so damn smooth
Jeff Porcaro..Einer der besten Schlagzeuger auf der Welt .
Es un temon...99 . Me hacen recordar mi adolescencia y las buenas épocas vividas . Gran banda americana TOTO.
Clásico de clásicos. Un gran saludo para los conocedores de la buena música ochentera. Saludos desde Lima Perú
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Comparto lo que dices !!! Los 80 que época maravillosa de la música !!! Mucha nostalgia 😌 Y Toto una banda grandiosa !!! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Y como hubo grandes bandas Toto fue una infravalorada en esa época.Pero con los años su talento se ha reconocido mucho más.
I was 14 years old when this song came out. It has been easily 40 years since I've heard it. It sounds even better than I recall. Hello from South Carolina, U.S.A.
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I love Lukather's genuine smile as he starts to sing. Then it's like he pulls it together and they remind him he's supposed to sing sexy, ha ha.
Thank you for notice that... It's actually very pretty to see...he was soooo young and beautiful 😍😍😍😍
Not sure how genuine it was. He hates this song...
@@phillybri Actually, sure he said that he hates it, but later confirmed that he was kidding and played it at a Toto show.
Karisa Mullen 7س
I saw them earlier this month, but I wish I had been around to see the original lineup.
My mom had this album,good song.99 I've been waiting so long.😁
Never get tired of this song ,what a talent of these musicians their work will forever live on.
Hola
His voice is beautiful. This song has so much emotion in it.
how drunk do you have to be?
@@aedgardaethelredd5578 I can't wrap my head around folks that will take time out of their day to show their entire ass to a group of strangers. What's the point ? I bet life would be more enjoyable for you if you didn't.
Steve voice nowadays is a far cry of what it was, he must step down the lead vocals and allow a new singer to sing all these classics. Otherwise he is an egotistical guitar player.🤣
@@TheMoonchild1969 and what are you mate? Moonchild wanker from nowhere?
@TheMoonchild1969 I disagree. I like that he still sings.
Remember this in 1980 when I started high school. Brings back many memories. Lovely song. Steve Lukather's voice was suited well to the mellower songs and ballads. Really good band .
So well produced and arranged... gives me chills every time I hear it.
Beautiful
I can't believe how many times I hear Africa every week! I think I hear this song once or twice a year!
Back when you had to have actual talent to make it!! love this era and song.
Talent is still around, record companies are risk adverse and greedy, it's cheaper by hire a stoner making techno on a laptop than it is to record a rock band. The talent is there, you must find it.
deandrav
@@mr.wetdream5277 Well said.
You have spoken so right!
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I remember this song when I was a kid....I never knew what it was about but I liked it.....and I still don't know what's it about and I still like it
This came out when I was a kid in high school. An old dude now, still sounds great to my ears. Brings back good memories.
Oh my, I've been raised with this kind of music. This really takes me back to my childhood, the late 70's and the 80's 😍
Hi🎉
One of the best bands of all time.
What Jeff Porcaro could do with a four piece drum kit is nothing short of magnificent! Miss him..🥺
99 has a quality to it, all Toto's singles are great, this one is really beyond the others. Loved it from first hearing. It's truly a great song, building to an ethereal level as it progresses . Brilliant.
Toto had an unmistakable sound--you knew it was Toto as soon as it played
Toto was one of the most talented bands ever. Their sound was unmistakable and incomparable.
Lisa Joye *IS*
Michael Jackson didn't
I always thought of them as
Steely Dan Lite.
In fact, didn't some of them play
back-up on some Steely Dan albums?
they played on thriller tho
Hi Lisa😍
epicdudebro99 should listen to this
On replay, over and over. I wasn’t even a teen when this came out. That’s how much I love it - from my best childhood days!
The smoothest TOTO song ever. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
How these guys are not in hall of fame is unfathomable.
They will be in the Hall of Fame eventually. Practice precious patients
They should be there since the 80's
Now that's the understatement of the year!! The Hall is filled with bands who couldn't even carry Lukather's gig bag on their best day! Go figure...
The hall of fame is a shit, we don't need it to know if a band is good or not
@@danieldigennaro8039 Jay-Z is in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. I mean, what can we say?
Wonderful musicians. They were so young!
My younger brother called them a one hit wonder. I thought my ears would blow off. I wrote down there many hits and e-mailed it to him. Kids. Happiest times in my life. Love them, always have.
This was a favorite back in 1979 and it’s still fantastic in 2021 ❤️
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I love this song ❤️
I stumbled across this song a couple days ago and I can't stop listening
You are 99 times pretty face!!
My dad took me to see toto in 2014, I’m 22 myself and they’ve always been one of my favourites, timeless.
There is always this element of mystery within the music Toto wrote and performed. Not many bands touch that part of me
Piano movement and introduction. A steady groove and back beat. Taste full bridge and transition to a peacefull resolution. Haunting melody. What is there not to like about this song.