Africa - Toto (violin/cello/bass cover) - Simply Three

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THE VIDEO
Shot by Kent Shelley (King Digital Marketing) / king_digital_marketing
Directed by Kent Shelley & Simply Three
Edited and colored by Zack Clark
THE SONG
Written by David Paich & Jeff Porcaro
Engineered, recorded, produced, and performed by Simply Three
Mixed by Ed Boyer
Mastered by Nathan James
LYRICS
I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in twelve-thirty flight
Her moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say: "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
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[@jb6712]

I LOVE the sound range of the electric instruments! These young men are such awesome musicians to begin with, and then to hear their various talents enhanced by such marvelous things as electric violin, bass, and cello---even for this "elderly" woman who has mostly heard traditional instruments all her life, this is FABULOUS!!

[@dilairafrank2652]

MARAVILHOSO

[@2ara]

Wow, this is great! Never expected the he could play the drums, too! And the electric violine!!! Wow!

[@marialperez1773]

BEAUTIFUL AND PASSIONATELY DONE! BRAVO! PRAISE GOD FOR MUSIC!

[@zach5620]

One of the most electric videos ever made. The energy is palpable

[@pramusetyakanca1552]

The addition of the electric guitar, was absolutely exsquisite. The bongos... basically almost everything you would hear in the original Africa is in this cover. So great job. Praises to you.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@florianzeau4527]

You should rename your group as "Simply amazing" guys, I love Africa and you nailed it!

[@artmusic9827]

I like the name of your band

[@user-hz8gu2ji8g]

🥰🥰🥰

[@flajunior6520]

Absolutely

[@ilhemrem5353]

True😍

[@draganasekulic8355]

I agree

[@reneskotarek2778]

Ich liebe diese Kunst...ihr seid meine Helden für diesen Tag!!! Unglaublich gute Farben, Breiten und Klang...ihr seid wunderbar!!!💪🧩💓🌈✨🎶®️🎧

[@georgiavanderville6483]

Wow! So glad I clicked on another one of their songs! How beautiful! Thank you for all the years you've all put into your music! Thank you for being brave enough to share your talents!

[@mariamantilla8369]

The best cover of this song, who needs a singer when the instruments speak for themselves... amazing!!

[@robertacierno2803]

Mike Masse. An acoustic and a bass, 2 guys singing. Better cover. And Brooklyn duo with the Dover quartet, I’d argue is better than this, and they don’t have drums. I’m pretty sure this isn’t simply three or even four, I hear keys.

[@thatnumismatist465]

Why do I LOVE this cover more than the original! Awesome Job!

[@rianaboshoff7206]

Africa: love this!!!! I missed the rain down in Africa.

[@Nepto148]

Okay, I expected a cover of just their usual Violin, Cello and Bass - so running all those different settings on electric versions feels like cheating.... BUT I AM TOTALLY OKAY WITH THIS! That was awesome and I loved every second of it!

[@austincarter9523]

Still no viola though :/

[@bernhardsonn8996]

True

[@bernhardsonn8996]

@@austincarter9523 never?

[@Bee-dp3st]

@@austincarter9523 Lol

[@puteriliansy9260]

I love so much.

[@kiminonamae7140]

My mother liked the song, . And she is very sick because of cancer now. She sleep long time. But when I hear this song, she awaked and listen carefully. Thank you, simply three. I could remind our memory

[@redjon8574]

You made me cry...

[@jyeowsg]

i also got cancer n went thru 30 radiation treatments n 3 chemos n lost 12 kgs n felt weak. sleeps a lot. quite depressing

[@seannelsen3377]

These guys play with so much heart it's poetry in motion.

[@Galriculus]

This baldy man is so into it, he's not playing the music, music is playing him. The vibe of this is fantastic. Good video quality, good audio, good setup. Very well done.

[@aislynhernandezc.589]

BALDY MAN- 💀💀

[@Galriculus]

@@aislynhernandezc.589 Was my comment inapropriate somehow?

[@michaelaslater150]

@@Galriculus no it was hilarious. baldy mannnn tehehe

[@joacoo6522]

My ears are blessed after they got to listen to this harmony. Thank you guys, you all did a great job. Greetings from Argentina!

[@josephbroom829]

Fantastic! I love the blending of the traditional and electric versions of the violin, cello and double bass! Absolutely amazing! Loved it all!

[@Rutrodriguez2]

In love with this cover guys you're such an amazing group and I enjoy so much seeing all of your covers and songs!!!!!!

[@keishagryffin6554]

This is absolutely amazing the sounds from each instrument blend ever so beautifully, truly music to the ears. If you ever tour the uk I’ll be there.

[@jh5774]

I'm going to have this playing when I get married 2025.

[@Essexkiwi]

Why wait sooooo long😊

[@noorhotee4331]

YEA Y SO LONG

[@noorhotee4331]

But this song is so good

[@parkblue3956]

Every time you prove us that you're blessed with some talent and in this hard time we need some fresh air thanks guys

[@luianalima]

Essa música é linda... nesses instrumentos ficou uma obra prima.

[@how-to-be-a-minimalist]

Just found SIMPLY THREE and wow. Love it!! AFRICA is one of my fav songs - bravo!!

[@nancymaxwell76]

me to I loved every second of it they play like graceful art

[@viviryo85]

More than I expected 😍♥️✨ Love all but Glen’s sound it’s just overwhelming

[@conniecantrell3106]

OMG. The arrangement of different instruments, was spectacular 🤩🤩. I was Blown away.!, Africa, by Toto has alway been one of my Top favorites....

[@michaelaslater150]

ikr this is like a work of freakin art

[@seojh1272]

the instruments are singing, the instruments are playing them :) just look at this harmony its beautiful

[@LolLol-lg9qk]

This is actually rly cool 😎 I’m a violinist and hope to do something fun like this one day continue you hard work!

[@Gabesterthewabester]

I'm not a violinist and want to do something like this😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@guadalupebarnett4559]

You guys are amazing. I love your music. Thanks for sharing your talents. God bless the three of you. ❤️

[@shousefamily8368]

I love how they're a total unusual group, you usually see violin viola cello or viola cello bass but this is awesome!

[@totallynotmarcie]

The energy that absolutely filled my soul at 0:17... 😍

[@OrabbitO]

Infected by the energy. Thank you for your souls

Probably my favourite song of your band ! Great job guys, continue to deliver hapiness to us ! Violin is really magic, and the association with the others "rock" instruments is awesome.

[@slimbit7988]

I have had this cover stuck in my head for weeks now!!! You guys are phenomenal!!!

[@lucianahassan7381]

Música linda e nessa versão ficou top! A paisagem ao fundo! 🇧🇷😍😍

[@springbok4015]

Impressive! Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa.

[@dalcinacalavorty9417]

Simplesmente apaixonante e viciante . Aplausos de pé! Lindo demais!

[@reynajuarez378]

De por si esta cancion me encanta.... Hermosos chicos,bello paisaje,musica que deleita todos tus sentidos,que mas pedir. Dios los bendiga. Saludos.😘

[@adrianamedina6342]

Siempre he amado la música instrumental. El violín, la guitarra, estas canciones son magníficas, magistralmente interpretadas. Bravooo

[@user-th3qb2yv9d]

🇧🇷Nossa! É simplesmente lindo. 😍

[@assel8011]

Сладость для ушей! Музыка незабываемая! Потрясает мозг и душу! Спасибо ребята!!!🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-ch3vd2ws7m]

Я восторге от вашей музыки!!!! Спасибо вам огромное!!!!! Вы таланты!!

[@sarus88bflmxxx2]

I love you and youre music guys! Soo amazing, thank you soo much ❤️🌠

[@axrxm]

I just found out about you guys at 1am today and I'm so inspired 🥺 I've always wanted to learn the violin. This is also one of my favourite songs and you played it so well❤️ greetings from Ghana🇬🇭

[@djsmith2626]

This man plays the beautifully crafted cello in such an amazing way

[@elladoz1966]

Can't resist this song no way .🙌

[@danielleramos7638]

Perfect is not enough to say, beautiful, amazing......... There is no word to say...

[@ozgeozova9866]

You are amazing 😍 my son, 3 years old, watching your videos concentrated and he wanna be good musician Like you ✌🏻👍🏻

[@ivogal671]

Thats one of the most beautiful cover songs that I have ever heard! Thank you for sharing!

[@LloyettaJEwing]

Oh, it's going to drive me crazy to wait... 10 hours

[@katiaheyden894]

I loved hearing you guys play this song. Thanks here from Brazil👏👏👏👍😍

[@domiiiii2166]

I’m crying, so beautiful ❤️

[@JakeSavich]

This sounds so amazing

[@EverettAllen-xm4kr]

Magnificent! I have roamed this place all of my life. Never a more fitting performance at my favorite place in the world, Four Peaks, Arizona.

[@dayanerussiportugal1547]

Vocês são sensacionais !!!! Amooo ❤️ Ouvindo no Brasil 🇧🇷

[@janriv1932]

Guys.. AMAZIN PERFORMANCE of one of my favorite songs of all time! Thank you, really. It lift up my spirit.. I SO MUCH NEEDED IT!! Love it 🧡🧡🧡🤩

[@reneskotarek2778]

Wunderschön...unglaublich... atemberaubend...wortlos geht die Träne los!!! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@manuelawoodley6613]

I’ve always fun watching you playing, you just living your music, fantastic 👍

[@suraali3895]

as a relaxing morning to start my work ,first I have to listen to you simply wonderfull

[@brysondavis4417]

What a rockin’ version of this song. Love it!!

[@rimayohanis6069]

U combined between music n nature view for every performed its nice colaboration👌👌👌♥️🇮🇩

[@bassma6763]

Beautiful 😍 Love you guys from Morocco 🇲🇦 North Africa ❤️

[@heroses9299]

a moroccan here as well xd

[@augustahevesi-nagy9888]

Simply Three..This is Pleasures Unearthed...Your Music 🎶 is Sincerely Fantastic!!!❤️❤️👏👏

[@wilmavdwalt5266]

The first time listening to your music...such amazing talent you guys...keep up the amazing music...just love it so much...so beautiful...

[@adrielmunoz1]

Its Amazing!!! my two favorite bands finally together Thnks S3 for make this posible did see you guys on Wistom Salen NC was a Amazing show

[@sofiabernal1432]

Hermoso, su interpretación es fantástica, gracias chicos

[@renatarenata9556]

Nossa que, lindo 🤩. Vcs são demais 🇧🇷.

[@dianowl5143]

awesome .... I am in love with this song 'cause of you guys ... Never get a boring hearing this over and over again ... Thank you for playing this song in a beautiful way ...

[@MajinAmir]

I am listening in loops the solo that starts from 3:04 to 3:20 and it is AMAZING!

[@sergiovalentinocontreras2697]

Beautiful song,ÁFRICA una canción interpretada instrumentalmemente, con el corazón,,,,,,,

[@alischaberkey3531]

Love it! You guys are AWESOME!

[@_mina1636]

Love it!! 힘이나네요!! 고마워요 It makes me feel so energetic!! Thank you so much. Really glad to have your music!! 😍🙏💪❤

[@arscottrose2285]

I love it. Awesome. Thanks for your performance. OMG. GOD BLESS YOUUUUU THOROUGHLY 🙏🌹🌹❤️

[@yassermohamed5892]

من احلي المسيقي الي سمعتها حبتها ديما شباب في تألق وتقدم

[@nakasekendeethel4148]

You guys are the best in the world speechless

[@augustahevesi-nagy9888]

I Love 💓 Simply Three... LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ Bring it On...Make TODAY Ridiculous AMAZING!! What a Blessing You Are.🙏 Augusta ☺️🌺🌈🦋

[@mskittyvaleria]

Omg. I've got chills. Just absolutely beautiful 😍

[@bengomar3060]

Excelente sonido para una muy buena canción. Felicitaciones buen trabajo

[@roblees6554]

I love this song, and you guys brought it to a whole new level

[@oscarpernia7029]

Bella música 😍 al escucharla me transportó por todo el mundo. 👍👍👍

[@cyberneticdino1097]

WOW WOW WOW just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariafotiadou1379]

Absolutely perfect. Love from Greece.

[@user-lx2gl1gr4e]

Божественна музика!!! Ви - молодці!!! Успіхів Вам!!! 👍👏🇺🇦

[@elizabetededemarquesmarque1745]

Esplêndido...

[@felipesantiago1194]

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[@aviaron2677]

@Felipe Santiago instablaster =)

[@gracekim2636]

I can't imagine how many times you guys would have played that song and took those films in different angles to make this wonderful video. Thank you for all the effort you guys put into each song and video. Love from Korea

[@user-ys8ti1tx6y]

여기서 한국인을 만나다니 반가워요

[@mariaelena2524]

Amo ésta canción !!! Me transporta.!

[@carolacollantespoltty8999]

Me gusta el paisaje que ponen en su vídeo. Gracias por alegrar el alma

[@franciliodeamorimdossantos6434]

Tooooooooooooooop demais! De arrepiar! Esses caras são show!!

[@nela6161]

Wow one of my favorite song and my favorite state !!!

[@g.mileslenz5872]

Pure awesomeness as always! Love this so much!!

[@stanford2590]

I absolutely love love love it..... All the way from 🇳🇦🇳🇦💯❤️🎼🎶🎻🎻

[@hendricogoosen4599]

Wind and dirt country?

[@adamdempsey1585]

this is actually so amazing. Real talent

[@user-sz7ru2yr8g]

게속 봐도 너무 멋있다 음악도 너무 좋아요~

[@thecrimsonace3032]

This is awesome; I was blown away by the chorus! And I love how they incorporated all the different instruments here. Ya'll rock!

[@SimplyThree]

Thanks AceBird22!!!! Love that you said that! 😁

[@reginaceliasoaresalmeida9954]

I LOVED YOU! AND THIS MUSIC! LOVE .. THAT INSTRUMENT IS THAT DIFFERENT THAT YOU ARE PLAYING ?? I WOULD BE MY WHOLE LIFE LISTENING TO YOU.

[@PriyankaSingh-je6ro]

Wow, landed by chance here,, u simply three are going to be my new addiction🙌

[@carolinecavalcante9928]

Toto sempre é bom demais. Ouvindo, em quarentena, no Brasil.

[@isaacmendez5]

Tambem minha musica favorita e essa me faz vibrar forte AFRICA como o REI LEAO que sou. 🔥☀️🦁. Forca pra vcs ai e o mundo todo. Greetings from Paraguay

[@marialeonilianascimento5577]

Fantástico!! 🇧🇷

[@mirlorojo9567]

I blessed the rains in África, i blessed Toto!

[@monikawozniak8116]

One of the most powerful pice of music I have been ever heard 💥✨❤️

[@charlipski6224]

This is simply beautiful!

[@northernhop.faniart]

Waiting...🎶🎶👍