"Africa" le Toto as Gaeilge

[@KawauMusic]

The rain and thunder effects at the beginning are amazing!

[@tyty.o6314]

ikr

[@herbie747]

They are - but ripped off verbatim from Perpetuum Jazzile.

[@jokesmakemehappy4201]

The whole thing is a cover, the simulated thunderstorm is awesome! why not throw it in :D

[@herbie747]

Alan Greene because Perpetuum Jazzile put their own amazing spin on the song. This is just a direct copy of their version - nothing original added.

[@jokesmakemehappy4201]

They never claimed to create anything... it's just a fun project for teens to enjoy

[@DougthebearRichards]

As am older man, all I can say is "God bless these wonderful young people".

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

God bless you too!

[@1964celt]

As someone who can speak Irish,very proud to see such a young group of performers sing such a classic..as gaelige

[@Caelem80]

Same

[@kristivreman5732]

I've been trying to learn for YEARS!! Life keeps getting in the way. ❤

[@cianofarrell9124]

Give the person whoever recorded/produced the bass a medal.

[@ashnight67]

I am a Canadian who lived in Ireland for a year and fell in love. With the country, with the people, and with the language (of which unfortunatly I learned very little, aside from "conas atá tú"). These music videos give my goosebumps every time. I have spent many hours listening to different songs that have been featured here. Not only is there such an extrordinary amount of musical talent, but there is a fervant determination to keep this beautiful language alive and thriving.

[@yourlocalgfriendstan7012]

"Conas atá tú?"** You poor thing, you really didn't learn very much at all! No worries though, I've been studying the language in school since five years old and now ten years later I still find myself stuck in deep mud.

[@wellaintthatsomethin6088]

As an Irish person thanks for typing that! There's a lot of people in the comments that make fun of my country/language/people and you're not one of them at least! Go raibh maith agat agus slán leat! (Thank you and goodbye)

[@guineapigs5709]

Tá mé go maith inniu!

[@Chesterton7]

Same.🙂

[@angelaniloideainleydencoul2753]

Don't be so nasty. ​@@yourlocalgfriendstan7012

[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

Well that was only fecking brilliant

[@seamusomallie]

This is one the best advertising for the Irish Language .Go raibh mile maith agat

[@GarrettRodriguez01]

Not many remakes trump the original…but this is one of them. Well done!

[@mrbokke81]

As a White South African living in Ireland, this gave me goosebumps, awesome!

[@davidthaler7018]

Philip While this is no doubt inspired by the performance of Perpetuum Jazzile, it may interest you to know that Perpetuum Jazzile's "thunderstorm" was in turn inspired by a performance of the choir at Kearsney College in KZN.

[@Coupal1]

How do you feel about what is happening to your country?

[@arianrhodhyde7482]

Philip ....why did you feel the need to say white south african

[@awacherif1689]

Adolf white man*

[@awacherif1689]

Coupal1 it nit her country

[@karlchristian5689]

One of the most stunning versions of a song I have ever heard. Amazing

[@sophiababystone826]

I am Africa, my Irish boss just introduced me to this song and i can't stop listening even though i don't understand the language. I am happy when people keep their culture and language, your ancestor will be proud 👏 of you

[@Backoffboogaloo]

I love the build into the first big chorus. I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. Kudos to the person playing bass too. A very nice job. The rain and thunder at the beginning is amazing too.

[@princesspeach855]

Bhí sé seo go hálainn :') Bhí meangadh orm an t-am go léir ag éisteacht leis agus ag féachaint ar stiúideo ildaite. Agus bhí an "baisteach" ag an dtús an chliste! Seo an físeán ab fhearr a rinne sibh go dtí seo, gan dabht. Táim comh bródúil go mbeidh sé feicthe ag daoine ar fud an domhain. Maith sibh! 💚🍀

[@annwarman9492]

I never tire of this. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, this never fails to change it. Their enthusiasm shines through and lifts you up. Doesn't matter whether you speak Gaelic or not.

[@martinbanks7686]

I agree entirely - their happiness is infectious. I love it.

[@sokratissuckacockalus2408]

Irish

[@Caelem80]

I'm Irish and agree

[@GarrettRodriguez01]

It’s pure unfiltered uplifting talent. Takes you there wherever you are.

[@46kevs]

What a great incentive for young people to learn Irish. Makes me wish I had spent more time learning the language when I was in school.

[@alarmerads]

Deeply moved to tears falling like raindrops

[@freyadawson7652]

This song makes me so happy and sad

[@garyd3312]

My kid is defo going here. This is what it is to be an Irish kid

[@secretagent86]

still loving this in january 2023

[@user-kq5gp4vd7f]

Aside from this being a beautiful performance, the Irish language is so musical and melodic, it further enhances the performance.

[@miketalley5476]

Through the years, I keep coming back to listen to this again and again!

[@BostonLiveMusic]

These kids are having way too much fun doing this song! What an amazing job. Using music as a means to teach young people to speak Gaeilge is an excellent idea, I'm an Irish-American (1st generation) but I don't understand the language (yet). It is a beautiful language and I love listening to these video's - please keep them coming. Well done!

[@benanderson3029]

Gaelic (either Irish or Scottish) is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and I will die on that hill.

[@13570neil]

As a fan of the band for many years, I find this awesome. My late father also loved the English version of the song. However as a fluent Irish speaker, he would have loved this.

[@recklesslyarrogant7242]

I’m an American and I found this to be beautiful.

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

Thanks XD

[@garyhutton2654]

Love USA an Irish American is in charge so now we can all relax .. up USA ☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@bmc784]

What a beautiful song and what imagination Simon cowell must be under a rock

[@arizonad8012]

Irish is one of the most beautiful languages in the world :)

[@cynthiakazmierzski8144]

As a person with Irish roots, I know that this brings my ancestors and grandparents' generation so much pride. I wish I had the years and brain cells left to achieve what they have! Comhghairdeas Gaeilge óige!

[@lindareidy2091]

All the amazing Irish talent in our own language. This song is awesome. Why are such brill going talents not getting through the Eurovision song contest. It would be a great thing if we ever entered a song as gaeilge. I really love this cover of the song.

[@loquayrocks]

I'm so glad there's no footage of my time at Colaiste Lurgan!!

[@Gabes_Game_Cave]

Omg! The energy is over 9000. When the chorus hit I had full body chills.

[@Backoffboogaloo]

Agreed. It made the hair on my neck and arms stand on end. That big choir sounds so good.

[@DeltaVe]

Still just as amazing as when it was recorded. I love this cover so much.

[@irishtwin3373]

@DeltaVe right 💚💚💚 Ive just remembered & needed to hear it again 💚💚💚

[@paultrushin9483]

I'm Russian and this language sounds very strange and unusual to me, but I still love it and the song. Молодцы!

[@IAmBogTrout]

If you ever meet an irish lad and he ever says Muc na Rúise iad spin his jaw

[@garyhutton2654]

Love Russia ☘️

[@concernworldwide]

Ar fheabhas lads. Iontach! Táimíd go léir ag damhsa san oifig!!

[@xuzie_xushi4475]

VisualXerox are you serious?

[@wellaintthatsomethin6088]

Tá mé at damhsa freisin sa mo seomra chodhalta! Might have spelt bedroom wrong I don't pay attention sometimes in class XD!

[@Best-gi4sl]

Lilly Pilly hehe *i mo seomra*

[@liammarron5744]

@@wellaintthatsomethin6088 I mo sheomra codladh

[@oranglynn4803]

Best10101 *I mo sHeomra*

[@jojostudrock8185]

The Irish are BEAUTIFUL !

[@josephonwhidbey]

Greetings from the misty isle of Whidbey. I share this when ever I can and gladly.

[@christopherjkeeffe5198]

The choir mistress is a genius, very talented choir. The only instruments a drum and the human voice. And body.

[@animerlon]

This was most excellent on every level, creativity, talent, production. These people should be extremely proud of themselves. This merits watching multiple times, thanks muchly.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Congratulations to whoever thought this one up. Such enthusiasm. Brilliant. Bless you all. Thank you

[@martinbanks7686]

Is aoibhinn, aoibhinn, aoibhinn liom an físeán seo. Ní fhaca mé an oiread sin sonas riamh.

[@777cthulhu777]

I watch this once a day when I can if for no other reason than to see such love of music and happiness of being here.

[@mrwhiteflyingakite4944]

This comment should be at the top because I do exactly the same.

[@mr.peeingturtleman230]

Only once?

[@Eleison23]

Superb performance, musicality, drama, exuberant singers, props and videography. Moving, emotional song that speaks to my heart. I don't speak any Irish, but it's in my blood! Thanks a million; sláinte from Arizona, USA! ☘

[@richardhickling1842]

God Bless Ireland and God Bless the rain

[@IAmBogTrout]

I would bless the rain if it feckin stopped

[@mildredconnaughton8566]

Being Irish ☘️ I found this to be the most amazing cover of this song. It’s just “class”

[@reillyscott55]

Being half South African and quarter Irish it's more "class / wowwwwww"

[@sccrnt1021]

I feel you dude. This is one of my favorite songs in English, and no my most favorite song in another language

[@andrewthompson9988]

This is hands-down my favorite video from TG Lurgan. This was so well done. These kids are the future of Ireland's language and it's great to share some common ancestors with them.

[@WeasleyGirl1767]

The utter and complete joy on their faces brings me to tears.

[@marciasullivan6451]

Played this in the car and my American born kids love this version over the original!

[@margelatutrandafirulgalben3156]

Me too.

[@saveripley7977]

God, I wish I'd had nearly as great a childhood as these kids. I can't imagine what it must be like to grow up with such a love for your culture and to have such a close relationship with your heritage. The community and closeness looks like something us Americans could really use. May the Irish live forever!

[@eleanorchapple8772]

What a wonderful bunch of stunningly beautiful kids!

[@AshleyGreerton]

Amazing how this classic has spanned the generations.

[@Akenfelds1]

Respect from an Australian!

[@katewild2194]

Irish girls are the most beautiful in the world I was lucky to have married one.

[@jonketchem5599]

As an Irish American who longs to return to the land my grandma emigrated from, this warms my heart. Just over a century ago, the language was almost extinct, but it has returned in full force.

[@countertopconfessions9975]

Full force?

[@RenzoColameoIrlanda]

AMAZING !!! I LOVE you ALL !!! GOD Bless Ireland & the Irish. Greetings from Galway :-) Renzo *

[@nigeemac999]

is that galway in america ?

[@abbey-raekeane100]

:) Im Irish :P

[@JustJack0601]

Mc Lovin yeah guess what the British should have been steam rolled by the Americans

[@wellaintthatsomethin6088]

A smile from the other side of the country in Kildare, Naas!

[@GuruishMike]

Hey, pretty brilliant. I'm a Scottish Gaelic learner in Nova Scotia. Thanks for these videos.

[@tedalcorn1554]

Are these high school students? AMAZING!!!

[@I12Cewe]

This is still my absolute all time favorite version of this song! Probably because I understand what it takes to pull a performance like this together. Awesome Job!

[@hamzapetridis206]

So cool to see young people still speaking Gaelic! Don’t let it die!!

[@arivale8166]

Níl ort ach sensational! Brilliant, neamhghnách, ceann de na léirmhínithe is áille riamh, cruthaíonn sé chills, agus cuimilt deora uathu siúd a bhfuil muintir na hAfraice i dteagmháil lena gcroí agus a stair álainn idir fir agus ainmhithe. Cé mhéad cumha in amhrán amháin! Ba cheart go mbrisfeadh an léirmhíniú seo teorainneacha, go gcaillfeadh sé rian ama, laethanta, uaireanta, míonna agus blianta, agus go gcuimhneodh garpháistí na ndaoine óga agus na ndéagóirí seo atá mar chuid den spéaclaí álainn agus iontach seo. Beannaím do gach ball ón mBrasaíl. Comhghairdeas!

[@siobhan28483]

Absolutely incredible, from start to finish! They need to release an album. I’d definitely buy it!

[@davidtavarez8004]

L.?? C.822. Vaya! púes que puedo decir de los Irlandeses 🇮🇪 son Muy Alegres y Muy Divertidos aún Conservan su Felicidad ❤🌎💙🌍💚🌏 Y Cantan Hermosamente Feliz 😄🎉😂🎊😊🎉😁 🖐Saludos desde México🇲🇽 🖐❤🖖🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 ☘❤🍀 💚🤍🧡 👌💯👍

[@seanegan8150]

Go hiontach! Is breá liom and amhrán seo agus is breá liom Gaeilge, agus nuair a cuireann tú iad le chéile... Ar fheabhas!

[@chriswoo2289]

Give me more Irish versions of stuff like this. Try "you're the inspiration " by chicago

[@betorioss]

Beautiful country and beautiful people!

[@akgunn1]

Truly beautiful only words I can use

[@stephenmcpherson1945]

From a scots background what a joyous, life affirming ,uplifting piece ..Wonderful.

[@blkdiamond1964]

love this, this song reminds me of school days.

[@PowerShellWizard]

I didn't understand a word they said but loved every second of it.

[@newweaponsdc]

This is amazing, the greatest song ever written in the coolest language ever spoken!

[@CWOMikeKam]

Amazing how they could translate the words into Irish! And these young people bring it to life so beautifully! You can see it in their faces! Their voices are so pure and clear and I just love listening to this over and over!

[@winterbalm]

it is nice to see young people preserving their language Irish is a beautiful one

[@jens9308]

A truly magical musical choreography

[@oscarsiri2763]

What an epic performance, beautiful song in any language but this one sounds fantastic!

[@catetpat3]

Absolument génial!!!.... Toutes et tous sont plus belles-beaux les uns que les autres!!.... magnifique!!.... Très belle performance!

[@hawaiianshirtlover1510]

Such a stunningly beautiful production and performance!!! Love these kids!

[@chrisdixon7305]

Makes me cry, every time.

[@historyman4629]

Total and complete addiction to this!! No other words for it! If I am feeling down and depressed, this ALWAYS helps! Better than ANY medicine for depression! I have shared this with several friends and LITERALLY ALL of them have gotten addicted to it and say they MUST have a daily dose of this video! AMAZING!

[@TheRealPumpkinLover]

How is anyone thumbs-downing this? They sound great.

[@niallok]

WOW. So inventive and beautiful to hear Irish sung by the younger generation

[@DarkestElemental616]

I love the rain effects at the beginning. Awesome!

[@dumbnhung]

What is this magical language?

[@thomthom6268]

I'm a sentimental Celtic-Germ in US & this had me in tears. Toto had a Hold on me when they drew The Line. But nothing beats an IV filled by a Make Believe Gaelic nurse named Rosanna from the continent below the Mediterranean.

[@martin116d]

I loved that song in English - and now I am not sure if you spoilt that for me. The Irish Version is so much better than the original! Incredible, what you did here!

[@dbadagna]

This is great, but who are the performers? Where was it filmed? Why not add a few words to the video description above so everyone may learn more?

[@loojishtc9899]

Irish High School Students.

[@Mikeofsf]

It doesn't matter how many times I hear this version of this song, I LOVE IT!.........And I remember the song when it first came out!

[@TheSingingCelebrant]

Absolutely GLORIOUS Praise God for Irish Voices

[@TheTrueMariWho]

The Gaelic are Scots. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@glennsnyder959]

These kids had fun and they were fun to watch and listen to!

[@davidthaler7018]

Now THAT was amazing. Toto AND Perpetuum Jazzile would be proud!!!!!!!

[@Michelle-gh4sz]

The guy with the glasses is very charismatic

[@roghabhrideradioshow]

Ar fheabhas ar fad! Colaiste Lurgan agus #Lurgan24 abú!

[@wornoutdad4648]

Omg, love this version more than the original! My wife is Irish and speaks Gaelic.

[@karolana]

This is superb! The Dull Men's Club thanks you!

[@fs..]

That was awesome! The thing I liked best was seeing all the happy people enjoying themselves. I'm sure Steve Lukather is proud.

[@estebanrenonesmiguelez3567]

Frescura, naturalidad, alegría, juventud.

[@incherrywood]

I'm not Irish and I loved this cover too. Great video and song. I hope to see other covers in Gaelic soon!

[@unicornlover4344]

Miguel B *Gaeilge,don't worry a lot of people mix them up

[@orla99913]

The language is Irish or Gaeilge.

[@adamjp1701]

Dia duit

[@ev.anflynn]

Miguel B in Ireland Gaelic is known as a sport! The language is Irish or Gaeilge!

[@noelhourican965]

Has Toto commented on what a brilliant version this is?

[@deannecoghlan7693]

I am living in Africa, but this is beautiful!! Well done!!

[@robertvandermay9647]

Best version of this amazing song.

[@johntmailman2281]

This rivals "Amhrán na gCupán" in terms of production and sound quality, and I thought that one would be hard to beat. Just an outstanding piece of work by all involved. I love it!

[@nealclague2510]

I LOVE this interpretation. The cheeky devil in me wonders just how many dates / nights out / laughs the four chaps had after this evening ? OOOppppsss. Back to the music. INSPIRATIONAL. I revisit this every few days. It ALWAYS brings a smile to my face x ....