18,000 strangers sing ‘Africa’ by Toto

[@DudeThatsCoolMagic]

This is amazing to see. No egos , No animosity towards each other....Just 1000's of people forgetting their worries and enjoying themselves as one. I imagine every single person walked away with nothing but love for one another in their hearts. Astrid Jorgensen should be awarded Australian of the year for bringing so many people together.

[@christinewalker-t5z]

Totally agree, she is amazing

[@jimfleming8365]

@@christinewalker-t5z ....i would soooooo do this..What an amazing display of joy!

[@jimfleming8365]

I couldnt have said it better..I just discovered this video a few days ago and have worn it out!!!!

[@Malcolm-p4r]

It brings a lump in my throat watching so much unity 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿☮️😁👍🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Karen-ve6ds]

That’s what music does to people. Isn’t it wonderful!

[@MyName-mc7lv]

Gracie

[@mistymac9345]

Food for the soul ❤

[@NeulichimKanal]

People who are singing together normally don´t wage war against each other.

[@davelash8699]

Being inside Joy

[@liamhegarty3220]

@@NeulichimKanal You are so right! 💘

[@KonstantinosMantzouranis]

I simply want to thank you @Pub Choir for taking my mind off all the shit of my day for 5 minutes. This video repreents humanity as i would like it to be

[@AngelaT-v2p]

💙💙💙🌍🌎🙏🍒🌈✌️🎼🎵🌻⚕️🕊️🌅♾️♒😇😚🔯☸️☯️🕉️💟✝️☦️🛐🥰🥰🥰

[@Helen_Magnus_]

I am one of these 18,000. So proud and humbled. A profoundly joyous experience. Thank you Astrid and the whole team 🥰

[@Sakis111]

Humanity has a hope ;)

[@sonialelii9038]

It was amazing!!!! Truly made my day.

[@izararistondo]

And me crying 😭❤

[@ronaldbose9645]

How do you know your parts?

[@cherryblossom3046]

Thank you friend for sharing yourself and your musical talent. Blessings 🎉❤

[@stevegrant6464]

I had a profound emotional reaction to this. Blew me away.

[@Alex23_12]

This is the 52nd time I listen to this masterpiece today..... I would love to be there crying and singing this incredibly emotional song

[@davidyeh564]

Same.

[@Dan_Wait]

Me too! ☀☀

[@susanmyers4029]

That’s the Emotion I have whenever I hear “This” song ♥️🎶 these guys just take it to the next level !!

[@RogueAgent501]

I cried hearing all these fine people singing a great song together

[@alanbrookes6637]

This song is so special to me to hear it sung by ordinary folk, memories of my 5 yrs working in Zambia so so long ago. ☺️

[@rado78231]

Same here, my friend.

[@sandiwinters1437]

Me too!

[@reinepalmqvist]

This is a hymn of hope. Voices of humanity.

[@alisonpickel4246]

Is it weird that I'm crying?

[@johnofthesouth5425]

Not at all!

[@terryheatwole6153]

Those tears are precious; they come from your heart. 🥹

[@WilliamReid-uq6oh]

i was crying to

[@UnchainedLove7274]

No, not at all 😢😢😢 in the world now, they have us so divided, and this just shows, we aren’t, and we are so much alike, but…

[@Sejarezz]

I’m not the only one!

[@conceptSde]

In a time when I am regularly losing faith in mankind this is such a beautiful symbol of humanity. Thank you so much, Australia and Toto!

[@mariakelly90210]

EXACTLY!

[@alanbrookes6637]

I always thought it was “ I felt the rain in Africa” until I watched this. I have felt the rain in Africa and it profoundly affected me 50yrs ago when I work in Zambia for 5 glorious years. Here in Australia September 2024

[@colinclayton4071]

This is what humans can do when we are on the same page. Happy days

[@martydewitt4006]

I'm a immigrant from South Africa. I'm very lucky to say I actually blessed the rains down in Africa

[@echognomecal6742]

Cool!...um, actually, I'm ignorant of what that actually means! How does one bless rain??? I LOVE this song! Would be wonderful to understand it better 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@winnielombaard8984]

I am in South Africa and love my Australian family and friends...thanks for doing our song...

[@CortexNewsService]

I'm just fascinated with how you were able to layer the vocals with such large groups. This is amazing!

[@seansean9675]

a pub a drink or two a lot of enthusiasm a bucket load of fun catchy easy song that we probably all know and then add in someone willing to put in the effort for the hard work end result people having a good time

[@mrtony1985]

I'm impressed they got 100 men or more to sing together

[@seansean9675]

@@mrtony1985 drink does that to people lol

[@born8541]

@@mrtony1985 I absolutely understand, what you are talking about. I would have been awked in the beginning... but seeing everyone around me singing, would lead me to sing along, too. 😅

[@mrtony1985]

@@born8541 I respectfully disagree. I would've been frightened of this thing that I've become had I joined in.

[@kjellmagnusson3398]

The magic of music. The most important force in the human universe

[@coisty1690]

Climbed Kili last year, 60 years after my dad did it. Exhausted as we were, it was rough, we sang this at the top. So wonderful!

[@TristanandIsolt]

Thanks for sharing. It must have been amazing.

[@petesmitt]

Climb Ayers Rock, it's great.. oh wait, a certain minority says no.

[@elizabethgreen5095]

Fabulous night in Cairns singing this amazing song. Well done everyone all 18k of us!!!!

[@alanbrookes6637]

Having experienced the rains in Africa, this has given me goosebumps and memories flooding back, Thankyou.

[@TonnyHaanappel]

Real humans, real joy, real pleasure. So perfect.

[@distantsignal]

This IS PHENOMENAL! My highest regards to everyone who had a hand in making this.

[@jefferyburton1518]

Thank You TOTO!

[@Friiiia]

@PubChoir has Toto seen this yet?!? I think this is something worth them to see, amazing!

[@marvindebot3264]

I sincerely hope they have.

[@garethwalsh439]

What a great night. Thanks Astrid and everyone else involved.

[@fionak6300]

I was there and it was GLORIOUS

[@jamesbenstead1006]

When Toto first released this I missed my school bus because I was mesmerized watching the video on morning TV. Best single ever? It has got to be up there...

[@forwardfaith]

Every single person in the world loves this song.

[@AGNatto]

そのとおり！！

[@DaveOz-mx5oh]

I love the layering between male and female vocals. I think the ladies won though!

[@SDS-ee9js]

Pub choir videos always put tears in my eyes!

[@kaygerard9966]

I was one of the thousands!! Such a great feeling to be part of something like this.

[@joebarrett4353]

you lucky person

[@beth123ification]

I think the same!! Who lucky!!!

[@evapinter1309]

I can see the joys and thrills on everyone's faces. You all were so fortunate to be a part of this uplifting and extraordinary event. One of my all time favorite songs! 🥰

[@jerryannclifford6538]

How amazing that would have been!!👍🇨🇦

[@denisekay4292]

It's electrifying! These talented, fun loving people have turned concert going upside down!!! Absolutely brilliant! So healing in these treacherous times. God bless these people. 🙏

[@jdfilko]

This is so, so very good. I love this so much. "Africa" is my all-time favorite song to this day since I first heard in back in the early 80's. I wore out the cassette tape it was on listening to it on my Walkman. Just look at the joy on these peoples' faces as they sing! I feel this in my heart.

[@bencompton799]

To every single person who participated in this amazingly joyous Toto sing-out, THANK YOU SO MUCH. It is absolutely heart-warming and if it wasn't for my ears the smile would go right around my head!! You've put a lightness in my step, I feel like I'm maintaining an altitude of 1 inch when I walk! I'm a floatin' thanks to you!! Bless you all.

[@robertotosato2522]

Bellissima interpretazione ❤

[@winnielombaard8984]

Thanks you to our brothers and sisters in Australia. listening to you singing our song warms my heart. We love you. South Africans and Australians have always been closely linked. My Aussie friends are some of my best! Love you!

[@jameslawson6245]

This I shared because we Need a World of LOVE not Hate! Tingling over this...The World has to Come together and it seems Music is the Way!

[@JF-kv1gm]

I really wondered if I was exaggerated in thinking that world peace could begin like this....I'm not the only one. Sending you a virtual hug from Italy.🤗

[@lesleyallinson8738]

Thank goodness no matter what colour or religion we can come together with music

[@franekgruca9905]

and where do you have hate in the world currently?

[@davehanson11]

My wife and I have been following Pub Choir since their inception. We were so thrilled to hear they were coming to the United States and in particular, to San Diego! We will be heading there tonight at the House of Blues 🎉🎶🎵 🎤🎙️🎉!!!

[@flatoutt1]

tell us how it went . good or bad .

[@Zordboy]

A good friend of mine sent me the link to this video, and told me it was a "gift". And, hours later, I must've listened to the song a dozen times, and each time, I've been crying. This is amazing. Thank you.

[@jimbarron8688]

In an African desert this is playing right now, endlessly. How cool is that.

[@leisalance4812]

So humbled to be part of this. Thank you Astrid.

[@lornapedersen5869]

We need to all be doing this OFTEN. Makes me proud to be human!

[@andrewsheldrick4191]

These are some of the happiest faces I've seen in my life

[@nevillemodise]

Sending appreciation from South Africa!!

[@evaadams8298]

How lovely ❤️ it was amazing to be a part of this ❤️❤️❤️

[@uqtaiko]

It was a great honour to play on stage as a part of this epic arrangement Thank you and looking forward to next time!

[@ScottPiepenburg]

I totally crush this video. On repeat. We need more people to be this happy.

[@kennrothman205]

TEARS in my eyes from seeing and hearing this and SO jealous I was not in one of those places where I could join in. WOW! THANK YOU!

[@michellefinegan5215]

Same I was in tears

[@DevanSabaratnam]

So happy to have been a part of this! Such a release of happy endorphins too, doing this with good friends.

[@sarstally8286]

As someone from Africa I can truly say this song speaks to my heart and hits me in the feels every time I hear it❤ Well done pub choir, this was fabulously done😊

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Speaks to my soul

[@rivenoak]

there is a rumour Toto were a bit off with "as sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serenegti" you cannot see Kilimanjaro from Serengeti afaik ?

[@arwelp]

@@rivenoakyes, it’s over 300 km from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti. I suppose “rises above Tsavo” doesn’t scan as well! 😅

[@reallifethrurue]

When they say "I bless the rains down in Africa l get touched"😢

[@olafdietrich9269]

U guy´s bring HOPE to the world. Thank U! From Germany with love, Olaf

[@MegaLegend2006]

Hardly a week goes by without me playing this. I bless the rains down in Africa!

[@albertosanimalassistanceba4872]

I loved this. It was so beautiful to see how happy everyone was to be part of it. Thank you to you all ❤

[@barryschwarz]

In tears. Beautiful people, souls, hearts making this happen. 150,000 views? No, this should go viral worldwide. The joy it brings. X

[@WilliamReid-uq6oh]

brought tears to my eyes as well great song

[@yarasub]

just brilliant....🥰🥰🥰 look at everyone's faces, so full of joy !

[@kitfrew9983]

Heartwarming, lovely to see people together instead of anger and bitterness.

[@MickeyMouse-ul2zs]

Truly bloody amazing. The participants are all to be thanked hugely but the organizers are total heroes. Well done to you all for creating something so emotionally wonderful. Kudos to you all.

[@SusanWood-ps7fr]

The Brotherhood of Man in action. Everyone so joyfully, wondrously connected in laughter and song. Woes and worries don’t exist. Halls are filled. Hearts are too. Astrid assembles her gifted musicians and team and weaves her magic to the thousands. Her charismatic presence casts a bright light over us all. A thousand thank you’s to her and all her masterful musos. This was utterly, thrillingly unforgettable. So many voices raised in harmonious bliss. See for yourself - guarantee you won’t ever forget it. Blessed to have been amongst the excited, happy throng at Caloundra. PubChoir will be enriching lives the world over. Astrid is a NATIONAL TREASURE ✨🩷✨

[@robertlong7033]

Picaro, Paich and Toto deserve the Nobel prize for writing the words and music to the happiest song mankind has ever known. As evidenced by the 18,000 who joyously belted it out with love and sincerity .

[@MargaretCampbell583]

It’s great the Australian Pub Choir could make such a version of this brilliant Toto hit. It make me proud to be an Aussie ❤ Thank you all

[@pkluske]

I sang and clapped my heart out in Adelaide, South Australia to this song with Pub Choir. Astrid is so funny and brings us altogether beautifully. Thank you Toto for a wonderful song to sing to.

[@marvindebot3264]

There is something special about this song and this version is just amazing.

[@MargaretCampbell583]

Yes I agree

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

All-time favorite Toto song. I was privileged to photograph them in the 1970s. Those photographs are some of the most precious things I own.

[@Mamadoody]

This fills my heart with so much joy! I keep replaying it, over and over, and singing along. It's one of the more amazing things I've seen in a very long time. I've shared it with many people and will continue to do so. I wish I could participate in something like this.

[@patriot9455]

To put it correctly, this IS world class. The synchronized audience clapping was the most awesome, because everybody with hand could be there for that

[@nikkisterel871]

I was at the first Melbourne gig as part of the tour. It was one of the best nights of my entire life!!! Thank you so much for putting on an incredible show. It felt amazing to be part of something so magical ❤❤

[@ajost07]

What joy you create for so many people!

[@anthonygrant2424]

3:50 What an amazing and awesome performance of one of my all time favourite songs. Blew me away. Reduced me to tears. I'm from the UK but consider myself very fortunate to have lived for many years in West Africa and yes I have been blessed by the rains in Africa.

[@cheriemonami]

This song has more lives than even Thriller.

[@AriKitsune19]

This is the first time hearing this song and I'm at work. This...just touched me and left me in visible tears. Funny enough, my parents knew the original artist and song since they grew up in the 80s. Hearing this just uplifted my mood and a good number of customers decided to stick around to sing to the song. This is just... I can't stop listening to this. Just amazing job to you all ❤

[@Pipsaus410]

I love this song! Worth chasing up the Angels Choir (I think) appeared on AGT doing all the sound affects that go with the song (rain, thunder and lightning - amazing). It’s here on KZbin. The massed voices here are great- so much enjoyment! ❤❤

[@robertdevries2045]

you should listen to the version of leo morachiolli as well, it's awesome

[@riannurdiansyah9866]

i feel the same, you should listen to the version of Perpetuum Jazzile as well

[@ChefDansHookah]

Left me in tears, too.

[@gabrieltreewolf4618]

I saw that live in 1984 in Medford Oregon. Toto a great sound!

[@nancynicholson5378]

What a fabulous job you guys did mixing 18000 voices and scores of instruments!! In awe of the talent in SO many areas and places! Townsville chorister here, please come again, Astrid and all!

[@kiahallen6111]

It's amazing what humanity can do when we are united and standing together

[@a48lex6]

Goodness me! How on earth did they manage to organise all that?! Always loved this song - and this global 'audience participation' version, with everyone just being there ; thoroughly enjoying themselves and smiling - was very uplifting.

[@television1960sshows]

Im 63 now and proud to have been one of the 18.000 to have sang in it its september 8th 2024 and love it and everyone that was a part and for enjoying it 😊🫶❤️🎵

[@danmast9791]

This is what a positive attitude and positive thinking can achieve and its WONDERFUL.

[@beverlyobrallaghan959]

Not weird at all! There's something cosmic about this song, and to see 1,000's of happy Aussies singing it, well, it makes me cry too.

[@shimma25]

Wow, it sounds even better here than it did singing it on the night - but it was an amazing experience as always! Thank you Astrid and all the team for all that you do!

[@ConradCowlrick]

"Rockhampton - Whip" is just 👌

[@judegunn1]

One of the most uplifting performances I've ever seen. Wonderful.

[@schereroliver]

Goose Bumps Forever!

[@RobNZ147]

To see and hear joy is the best thing and to all taking part - they would add feeling joy as well!

[@Nisine]

Here I am, almost a year later, and this song is still my favorite. I can't help but sing along and even get teary-eyed when I see the community working together, even while far apart! Awesome!

[@FionaEm]

Who'd a thunk Toto's Africa could sound so good? 😊 I learned lyrics that I'd misheard for 41 years ... 😅

[@hoyageorge]

It is, after all, one of the most recognizable and beloved songs of the '80s, so I'm not too surprised.

[@alanbrookes6637]

@@hoyageorge, I always thought it was “I felt the rain down in Africa” and that still works for me because I have been blessed to feel the rain down in Africa, a long almost 50yrs ago but still as fresh in my mind today.

[@GrahamDeBruyn]

Fantastic video! Well done! Loved being a part of it! Thank you for the experience!♥🎶♥🎶

[@petermichalik6476]

To bolo božské prevedenie, nádhera. Wonderfull performance.

[@agussurjanto2422]

a chorus full of harmonies. The sounding of musical instruments is very detailed. Fantastic.

[@aybee63]

If only we could all get along outside of something like this incredible experience. Seeing so many taking part is heart-warming. Collaborative singing might just change the nature of humanity!

[@mrtony1985]

sounds like you're freightened of this thing that we've become

[@genghis_connie]

Love it! Thanks for making me smile. It takes a lot these days!

[@bethlou8162]

Wow. I would have loved to have been a part of this - the goosebumps!!! I was at ‘that’ Kate Bush one and it was honestly one of the best nights out I’ve ever had! Astrid has this knack to just create these amazing arrangements and you just get chills being part of something so beautiful 🥲🥲🥲 Well done all of you, you have created something incredible! ❤

[@coolstuff8925]

OMG why are we crying watching this? Amazing choreography and all the happy people feeling part of a much bigger whole!

[@SeaBreeze2247]

Having so many sharing music with other like minds just radiates joy. Well done! The world needs more of this.

[@sorscha]

Just an unbelievable, unforgettable experience. Thank you to Astrid and all the team for putting this together. One of the best nights of my life!

[@sd560]

Toto would be proud 😢 such a nice testament to their incredible hit. I'm 59, another die hard fan of theirs....so in love with Toto, nice to see their song appreciated by young people who can catch a glimpse of what the glorious 80s were like! 💪💪💪💪💪 long live the genre 😜

[@len-lenalegre3901]

THIS IS BEYOND GORGEOUS!! Plus the effort of every single person. That lady's adlibs tooooooooo... such perfection!!

[@jennywatson2572]

You've done it again Pub Choir Team. It was so much fun to be a part of. Great arrangement, Astrid. Thanks for bringing the joy. The rest of the world is going to love you. Safe travels. 💛

[@chantallrossouw9147]

What a fantastic experience. One I will always remember.

[@goodymiller]

I’m American and I’m crying. This is too good, too wholesome, too much joy. It would never work in America. Hopefully soon we will be normal again. 😢

[@Joolzybeans]

They are touring America right now!

[@renettebuitendag306]

I am African and I am crying with you. But only until November when a new era will begin. Blessings from the heart of Africa to you

[@goodymiller]

@@renettebuitendag306THANK YOU! I am hopeful we will finally turn the page on the last decade and try to get back to normal!

[@renettebuitendag306]

@@goodymiller There is no doubt about that Goody. Let us focus on the joy and start singing to the starts. And soon America will be blue again.

[@dragonflycait7184]

You know that feeling when you’re gulping air and want to cry but you’re grinning so much because you’re witnessing a total and Phenomenally beautiful event?! That’s me right now. Thank you EVERYONE! You’ve made my day! Blessings to each and every one of you!

[@carolynwalters7791]

Thoroughly enjoyed the night at the Northcote Theatre. So much fun and Astrid is fabulous. Can't wait to do it again!!!

[@JackCastro]

A stunning and magical moment! More than 18K voices united in song - more, please! ❤

[@karineyong6741]

Oh Wow!!!! What a great Sound and so enjoyable and so much fun. Fantaaastic!!!!👏🎶 Well done all. PubChoir another winner 🏆. Well sung all!!!!!!❤

[@KatieKat3]

Amazing! The sheer absolute joy of 18,000 people is infectious! What a wonderful idea! I can’t stop smiling! Well done!! 👏👏👏👏🥰

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

I can't believe how wonderful this is! It's the most fun I've ever had watching someone else sing. Thank you!

[@ncrmkt5681]

The most beautiful video on the net !

[@justicealts4230]

Yay, I was waiting to watch this….My first Pub Choir!

[@owenp5347]

This is magical. Everyone is happy to be there. What a celebration of humanity