Toto was, essentially, the band behind Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album. Just look at the credits for "Thriller". The members of Toto were what the industry called "first call" studio musicians. If you want the best musicians on your album, you call the Toto guys. From Olivia Newton-John to Van Halen....from the band Chicago to Michael McDonald, the members of Toto are on thousands of recordings. Which is also why they can call in favors....have Linda Ronstadt on background vocals? No problem. Get Miles Davis to come in for a jam? Done!
@oblivieon15674 жыл бұрын
Yup and no one knows it. Most people dont know they wrote Human Nature
@dsc-nr5zy4 жыл бұрын
@ctguitarguy look up "Steve porcaro human nature" here in KZbin. It's a really good video
@JW-il5se4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 😀
@schwarzwald66724 жыл бұрын
Really holy s*&^% I had no clue thank you for informing me of that Danny. I could tell from Hold The Line and ofc Africa that they were something special. However I had no clue that special/talented.
@dannytse87674 жыл бұрын
@@schwarzwald6672 Unfortunately, I think Toto has reached the end of the line as a band in 2019. While not officially disbanded, Toto is on "extended hiatus".
@grantkelbrick25544 жыл бұрын
I am a 45 year old South African male. Who would of thought, that when I hear a song about the continent I live on, sung by an American band, I would get so choked up. This song is without a doubt something special. For most South Africans, when you here this song play, the pride and longing for African soil calls us home, wherever we are.
@derekfreathy1078 Жыл бұрын
My mother left SA in 1932 as a 15 year old she doed age 89 and nver saw South Africa again.Every time I listen to this it reminds me of her and I feel so sad she never saw SA again
@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын
I always cry when I hear this song! It’s so beautiful!
@Nick-hm4si4 ай бұрын
They are from Australia
@Kim-dm4yb3 ай бұрын
💛✨️💛✨️💛
@joefirebug87174 жыл бұрын
When my daughter was little and couldn't go to sleep, I would play this song at low volume and sing it to her.... she drifted off to sleep with a smile........
@neolithiumproduction4 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. Something about this song is so soothing.
@myles38563 жыл бұрын
😎
@phantom71793 жыл бұрын
you´re so kind
@rabscots9103 жыл бұрын
I cried to this. The human family. You are amazing. ALL our lives matter.
@ButterCookie19843 жыл бұрын
Yes. Thank you💖
@evhleppard4 жыл бұрын
This is Totos Stairway to Heaven.
@jimfrederick39074 жыл бұрын
Well said! The same could be said for Bruce Hornsby - "The Way It Is"!
@pambennett3390 Жыл бұрын
This song is being played on a loop in a desert in Africa forever. It’s that special. One of the greatest songs ever made. A perfect song.
@redarmysoja4 жыл бұрын
This is one of those songs you never get tired of hearing.
@pearhams24 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this is one of those songs that never gets old and brings you back.
@spat7274 жыл бұрын
My high school students like it.
@eagleal34 жыл бұрын
Rosanna yeah. Meet you all the way.
@Bushanie244 жыл бұрын
yup incredible song all around lyrically and instrumentally
@lisazaccardimeunier83784 жыл бұрын
EagleAL3 yes!
@DeathBYDesign6664 жыл бұрын
You can't do Toto without getting into that one. But for a more slightly obscure song by them, I would go with the Dune opening theme soundtrack. A lot of people forget that was Toto too.
@gslucas214 жыл бұрын
@@Bushanie24 Luke's solo in Rosanna is one of the GOAT
@poosala88214 жыл бұрын
Jamel, I'm in an electric wheelchair and I've listened to a lot of you reactions. The song came out just before my ship made port in Mombasa, Africa. Yes I was in the Navy for 20 years. Every time I hear this song I remember my visit there, it was awesome.
@andrewcohen50303 жыл бұрын
Poosala, how right you are shipmate! Mombasa was fantastic. As were the people. Been back several times. Africa just has a powerful draw to her you just cant explain
@edamameedamame12022 жыл бұрын
What a great exchange! God bless you
@Keith_KC8TCQ4 жыл бұрын
need to do Rosanna. the famous shuffle drum pattern by the late Jeff Porcaro one of the most influential drummers of all time
@eileendobbs85744 жыл бұрын
I just listened to Rosanna specifically for the great drumming.
@Stclairm14 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!!
@ronchrisman4 жыл бұрын
I was his tech in the early 70s. I did his Dads percussion and drums for the 25 years before he retired. I was doing Jeffs drums back to the Sonny and Cher show !
@kevincarpenter81944 жыл бұрын
Roger that Keith KC8TCQ! What a versatile, talented session drummer. His work with Tommy Bolin was outstanding. We lost him way too soon. Not sure if it's still available to view here, but I watched a 7/8 part drumming seminar of his several years ago. He was very forthright about his influences on specific songs and how he used them to create patterns and syncopations.
@dejan.stankovic4 жыл бұрын
That one is great, too :)
@NDemanuele14 жыл бұрын
This is a classic! Not too many songs make you feel the passion of the music - this is one of them!
@djsilent014 жыл бұрын
Quick fact: one of the members of the Group Toto wrote Michael Jackson’s Human Nature. Human Nature was originally meant for Toto.
@bunburychic97554 жыл бұрын
Wow
@michelledorsey48874 жыл бұрын
It was Steve pacarro the only pacarro member left written for his daughter
@lordtazzman31404 жыл бұрын
And Toto's guitarist, Steve Lukather, played guitar and bass on Beat It(Eddie Van Halen did the lead solo). Their drummer, Jeff Porcaro, also played drums on it and Human Nature and Baby Be Mine. Steve Porcaro and bandmate David Paich also played on Human Nature and a few other tracks. Toto was basically MJ's studio band on Human Nature, Beat It and Baby Be Mine. They also did the musical arrangement for Beat It.
@myles38564 жыл бұрын
Cool
@Lavastorm774 жыл бұрын
Chillmode My trick for my colicky baby was to sit down with her on a pillow, move my knees while patting her back and playing Don’t Worry Baby. Worked like a charm.
@danconklin13 жыл бұрын
Impossible not to love this song.....
@scottanderson28074 жыл бұрын
Africa has been scientifically proven to be the greatest song ever.
@rubioblack4 жыл бұрын
I KEEP TELLING PEOPLE THAT!!!
@jimfrederick39074 жыл бұрын
Now we need those "Scientists" to go after the coronavirus.
@distantgalaxymusic14474 жыл бұрын
Scott Anderson it’s also the best recorded and mixed song ever.
@notimportant36864 жыл бұрын
i think it's true, that's the universe keeping balance.... making up for the fact that Africa is the worst continent ever :(
@JoeinPNW4 жыл бұрын
A friend and I have come to this very same conclusion. AFRICA is by far the greatest song ever.
@stebstebanesier62054 жыл бұрын
"As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like an empress above the Serengeti." that line hooks me every time, I don't know why.
@susanholly0074 жыл бұрын
I think it's "rises like Olympus"
@seraphimprince4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's "rises like Olympus"
@jeffmcleskey76854 жыл бұрын
Lepress, a female leopard.
@thepatriottz92054 жыл бұрын
Tallest mountain in Africa
@jbwhangarei45494 жыл бұрын
I thought it was "rises like a Memphis"...I will keep sing that line too
@joelschwartz83214 жыл бұрын
Asia - heat of the moment....only time will tell
@bethrem22404 жыл бұрын
HOLY MOLY, AMAZING TRACK!
@lukeholder28294 жыл бұрын
That's a great album
@Jihavoh7774 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes!
@CaptainCaveman11704 жыл бұрын
Yes Only Time Will Tell is amazing!
@Jihavoh7774 жыл бұрын
J Garcia my gavotte by them! Everyone always plays the other two lol
@karireynolds48204 жыл бұрын
My daughter graduated high school 2019 and this was voted to be the class song and was played at the ceremony. I love that it was Toto’s version. As a kid from the 80’s I was proud of them.
@JusticeForNicholeAlloway4 жыл бұрын
My daughter graduated in 2018 and they did the same! They played it at the end of graduation when everyone was leaving.
@GameOfDepth4 жыл бұрын
I was a local stagehand running spotlight for their show in Minneapolis. Toto put on a great show and turned Africa into a 30 minute percussion exploration.
@pudermcgavin44623 жыл бұрын
Geez I wish I could have been to that show, as a local of mn
@markkauder12884 жыл бұрын
The drummer, bass player and keyboard player with the big glasses were all brothers. The keyboardist is still alive and does tons of movie and tv soundtracks.
@vansongs4 жыл бұрын
A lot of these guys were session players. Steely Dan among many, used them regularly on their albums
@davidbailey63974 жыл бұрын
Bob Wright Steely Dan and Chicago did a lot .The horn players from Chicago are featured on Rosanna and in the video .
@cre8tivone4 жыл бұрын
Toto’s one of the best bands their is as far as musicianship goes! Each band member is a star in his own right, brilliant song!
@dannytse87673 жыл бұрын
In the same year in which Toto's "IV" album swept the Grammy Awards, Toto guitarist Steve Lukather also won a Grammy on his own for co-writing the Best R&B Song - - George Benson's "Turn Your Love Around". The song was co-written with Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin (the band Chicago's keyboard player and vocalist, who shared lead vocals on "Hard Habit To Break").
@isakhaugtredetvolden41654 жыл бұрын
The guy singing is the dude that wrote Boz Scaggs’ «Lowdown». David Paich, great pianist and songwriter
@janelledelaney44284 жыл бұрын
I love Boz!
@annieprince87304 жыл бұрын
Ooh, Jamel should do Box' We're All Alone.
@suttonssuperstars76793 жыл бұрын
This song is so universally loved. So true that you here it and think .. this song is really good and keep listening to it. Never gets old.
@ghadrackpotato9604 жыл бұрын
There was a little magic in that 80's synthesizer rock when it was done well. It's a signature of th he period that just hits you in a special place.
@thegingergyrl4554 жыл бұрын
Ghadrack Potato my house is full of synthesizers. My husband is s a musician and I love when he plays. I sing and we jam. Reliving our 80’s past.
@ButterCookie19843 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed. Somethin' bout that 80s' synth
@lokisan1003 жыл бұрын
Underrated group of musicians. They are fabulous!
@BrakRulesAll4 жыл бұрын
Imagine a time when MTV was blasting out quality content like this, 24/7/365. No smartphones, no Facebook, no social media, no "angry Twitter mob". The world was a much better place for all.
@kevinpauley-dadbodstyle29354 жыл бұрын
I've hung out with die-hard country fans, metal heads and rap fanatics and ALL love this song! It is truly worthy of "epic" status!
@laurelhill35054 жыл бұрын
Oh man, one of my favorite songs. 1983 was a great year for me, that time in your life where your music fixes in your brain, I was 13/14 at the time.
@christinehaworth74464 жыл бұрын
LaurelHill 1983 is like that for me too! It stands out as my favorite year for music (in the 80’s), and I was 14 turning 15
@deboraharellano43344 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs EVER!! My daughter who was born in 2000 also admits this is one of her favorites ever! GOD IM OLD!!
@carlajeangilliland704 жыл бұрын
Hey it's the 77 year old grandma, since you love this song so much, I am begging you to listen to and view "Africa" The angel city chorale, I guarantee you will love it, it's one of those experiences like Heart singing Stairway to heaven. Looking forward to your reaction on it, you will not be sorry.
@lythandrel3 жыл бұрын
@Carla Jean Gilliland - here are two versions of Africa you will absolutely LOVE if you like Angel City - these are better IMO, but your mileage may vary, different people have different tastes.. Don't worry, neither is the weezer version (which IMO is an abomination) One is in another language. kzbin.info/www/bejne/onOaXmiVe86Nm7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6DPdYekaqairtE
@Scramble20143 жыл бұрын
I agree with you... was going to suggest he check out that version also!!
@clifforddeschaine63464 жыл бұрын
Thank you MTV for playing these songs back in the day !!!!
@gud2go504 жыл бұрын
I was in different parts of Africa, when this song came out. Brings a lot of memories.
@Mr500RWHP4 жыл бұрын
This song never gets skipped on my playlist...one the best songs ever
@ToddEWalnuts4 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever. A shame about the Porcaro brothers and the short lives they lived. RIP Mike and Jeff Edit: Can you do Rubberband Man by Detroit Spinners (1976) plz? 😁
@ToddEWalnuts4 жыл бұрын
I hope we can hear The Rubberband Man by the Detroit Spinners (1976) it’s a smooth jam with several hooks. It’s a feel good song for a time like this. I requested it twice but I know he’s very busy with many comments. Fingers crossed though 🤞
@lisazaccardimeunier83784 жыл бұрын
Todd E Walnuts I love that song!
@ToddEWalnuts4 жыл бұрын
Lisa Meunier it’s so good Lisa. I’ve been playing some old school R&B jams during this isolation. It really helps. Music helps soothe the soul. I hope you are well.
@jeromeodagreat62014 жыл бұрын
did steve die?
@ToddEWalnuts4 жыл бұрын
Jeromeo Dagreat no
@carlstokes98344 жыл бұрын
This song is all about the 80's.... If you grew up in the 80's, it doesn't need to be explained....... Big sigh.... and when I hear these classics, my whole youth COMES UP from my stomach like an overwhelming memory....
@andyyyz91144 жыл бұрын
Such a great song they named a continent after it ! ;)
@djm44574 жыл бұрын
As close to a rock classic for the ages as you can get. This song will still be played and listened to 100 year from now.
@fairgorn4 жыл бұрын
70's and 80's music is the best of all.
@therunawaykid65234 жыл бұрын
David C. Yeah I agree I particularly love: power of love Huey Lewis and the news, beat it Michael Jackson, my Sharona by the knack, take on me by aha there are so many
@brittanygidley12914 жыл бұрын
I love my 90’s too, and the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and the 80’s of course.
@kathycuster82193 жыл бұрын
That's what I keep.telling my 14 year old granddaughter. Today's music sucks!
@donaldpruitt67874 жыл бұрын
Some of the best musician’s on the planet you have heard these guys play on hundreds of other artist songs .... Toto What can be said???? Awesome enough said
@skmarrama4 жыл бұрын
This video was in the EARLY days of MTV. Speaking of MTV, you must listen to Dire Straits 'Money for Nothing"
@garrettmckinney75654 жыл бұрын
the full version
@MrTech2264 жыл бұрын
I remember when MTV was music not crap TV! as is today!
@soterioncoil21634 жыл бұрын
I remember this song released 1982 same time as The Dark Crystal movie. I often had them in my head together. Wonderful memory.
@kjsfl3864 жыл бұрын
Check out Kansas “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.”
@jamesboyd53054 жыл бұрын
Dust in the wind for sure
@nervouso19654 жыл бұрын
Carry on Wayward Son is much better in my opinion
@marknoble54954 жыл бұрын
You are right. I always pause when I hear this song and it immediately takes me back to 10 years old in the Spring of ‘83
@rhiahlMT4 жыл бұрын
Was driving with a friend when I first heard this. She had heard it. Said there is something odd at the end. 4 years after I got out of the Army I still had it. Morse code intercept while I was in. There was Morse in the song. Said "Think global, Act local".
@karenshaffer12654 жыл бұрын
Oh my.how interesting.
@sirejander1694 жыл бұрын
30 plus years ago, this video shows us what HAS been happening in Nigeria. The light needs to be SHINED BRIGHTLY on this land.
@Relayer564 жыл бұрын
JAMEL!!!!! take a listen to I'm Not In Love by 10CC. And Radar Love by Golden Earring! I think you may love it !!!
@MattBargain4 жыл бұрын
Relayer56 If we’re already going Dutch, let’s double down: Send Me A Postcard by Shocking Blue
@matthewdrake43854 жыл бұрын
Shocking Blue Venus then.
@aer07244 жыл бұрын
Still makes me cry..... a bit!
@andrewgardner20184 жыл бұрын
Golden earing is the shit
@professionaljackass4 жыл бұрын
Add "Twilight Zone" to that Golden Earring request
@jetobey56564 жыл бұрын
I had to replay it. Classic 80's MTV rock, but at its highest level. The song is sophisticated but is not ever really forgotten.
@donsylvester23724 жыл бұрын
"...Like hearing it for the first time..." That's what makes it such a timeless song.
@allanerickson50534 жыл бұрын
my daughter's father-in-law was Toto's sound guy... and he's still a sound techie with a fondness for solid state, vinyl...
@9ZERO64 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than solid state and vinyl. The 70's and 80's music flows off the grooves like butter.
@recordingwhiz4 жыл бұрын
Please do a reaction to Toto "Rosanna", you will thank me for it
@HiberniaeCor4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. It's a great song
@MrRuffle4 жыл бұрын
Did you know that song is about Rosanna Arquette
@jenniferbaumgarden92934 жыл бұрын
@@MrRuffle Yup. Who left the guy who wrote it for Peter Gabriel. LOL. True story!
@jameshouchin50864 жыл бұрын
Rosanna for sure!!! Toto is a SUPER GROUP to the highest levels with STUDIO quality musicians KICKING it at all times....
@fmilton204 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever recorded. It can take me out of a bad mood in an instant.
@markefulton3 жыл бұрын
When you hear it again, it's like hearing it for the first time. Truer words were never spoken. Peace brother Jamel.
@dunringill17474 жыл бұрын
This was always my favorite song from Toto. It is well structured. I'm not sure if I'm using the proper terms to describe it but : It has a smooth melody that builds on itself. Then that great chorus hook steepens the melody climb only to come back down for another round of melody building.
@Sidhecat3 жыл бұрын
Toto, how I love their “B” sides. “White Sister”, “Hydra”, “Lovers of the night”, and so many others. Lyrics, Lyrics, Lyrics....
@FallicIdol4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the truly timeless songs.
@MrDaewen4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest musical compositions of all time!!
@jacksonbrown59004 жыл бұрын
Whenever I would play one of their songs, my step-dad would run in saying "Hey, Dorothy. Where's toto?" He liked them too and was hinting he knew the band
@mlpsh69954 жыл бұрын
This is, has been and always will be my favorite song. I don't know why but I just always loved it.
@stephenharper89354 жыл бұрын
"Hold the Line" nuff said. Peace!
@TomGreen-gi3tl7 ай бұрын
This was one of my favorite songs growing up. It's still an amazing song and I love every bit of it
@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
Yes, yes, I will end. Is this s o n g for erectile dysfunction question mark
@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
What I'm talking about is I have a Tom a VAR y Tom. TIMA. This song comes on y a p there it is I'll get a steffy😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
@etorawa93674 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid, I asked my White unc why he married my moms sister. His reply was epic "cause I love black women!"
@tammywhatever86024 жыл бұрын
THIS IS ONE of my favorite, feel good songs!!!!!!!!!!!!
@skmarrama4 жыл бұрын
This was one of the first great hits after the disco era. I loved it because I enjoyed rock over disco.
@raygsbrelcik55784 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs in this World!
@reedlarson3024 жыл бұрын
Toto wrote the music for one of my favorite 80s sci-fi films, Dune.
@rubencarrera22252 жыл бұрын
Toto is awesome! Lyric and different instruments playing was amazing.
@RSPDiver4 жыл бұрын
80’s videos were such an amazingly produced blend of random scenes. I dig the new “studio” by the way.
@patrickwebster30894 жыл бұрын
Coming from Africa I can confirm this song brings a tear and a feeling of being homesick to all fellow Africans!!
@vonVile4 жыл бұрын
Listen to "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" by Yes.
@kevingruenofficial4 жыл бұрын
Yes' worst most sell out song is still amazing.
@DeathBYDesign6664 жыл бұрын
Me: Do you like this band? Random person: Yes! Me: Exactly!
@RecordStoreDeva4 жыл бұрын
Good one.
@karlsmith25704 жыл бұрын
Oh, hell yeah, especially if reacts to the full-length video instead of the shorter version There's a few other Yes songs that he should too: Leave it Changes Starship Troopers Roundabout
@kevingruenofficial4 жыл бұрын
@@karlsmith2570 roundabout! Hell yeah! I think that would be a great place to start
@michaelcaplin89694 жыл бұрын
Jeff Porcaro, the drummer in this (and leader/founder of the band together with the keyboardist) is also the drummer for a lot of the Steely Dan stuff! When doing his first work with Steely Dan (Night By Night, which is a super funky tune you should react to one day, and I've seen it be mentioned quite a bit in previous videos) he was 16 years old. And when doing the entire Katy Lied album, he was 19. What a monster of a prodigy!
@calvaryapologetics4 жыл бұрын
I never really appreciated this song until i saw this choir on AGT "Angel City Chorale Choir with “AFRICA” AWESOME America's Got Talent 2018 Audition AGT "
@bethmerryfield71864 жыл бұрын
And we CAN sing to these songs. It's one of the joys of expression. It matters none that we may be off key. Just belt it out
@crashburn21664 жыл бұрын
Toto, the band where every member looks like an avid toy train collector.
@Lavastorm774 жыл бұрын
Hey-respect the music, Crash.
@jeanneerwin22634 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@jodihertle53194 жыл бұрын
Lol
@tommymims14984 жыл бұрын
Lol...Mad respect..
@daveh7774 жыл бұрын
You just made my day with that comment!
@trixier65054 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song. Thanks! It gets into your skin and goes to the soul. Love the rhythm, harmony, and instruments. I want to go there.
@billf95264 жыл бұрын
Back more than a few years (decades) ago we had a Social Studies class that focused on Africa the entire year. At the end of the year the school band honored the teacher by playing this for him. RIP Mr. Stull.
@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance4 жыл бұрын
You got to react to Toto's "Georgy Porgy". Very soulful, and if you get the right version, you get Cheryl Lynn as vocalist during the hook.
@davidjohn60704 жыл бұрын
Cheryl Lynn adds a lot of flavor to the song.
@GISP3 жыл бұрын
Toto is a so called "super group". Its estimated that they have a hand in the production of close to 6000 albums.
@TwelveDeck4 жыл бұрын
I remember reading somewhere that the rest of the band weren't keen on the song when songwriter and keyboard player David Paitch presented it to them in raw form initially.
@dannytse87674 жыл бұрын
Specifically, it was Toto guitarist Steve Lukather who thought the song was dumb.
@lissalives13 жыл бұрын
Toto was a unique band. One of the members dreamed of going to Africa….. The last place with a soul. ♥️
@davidgaines98924 жыл бұрын
Check out the Toto hits “99” (stunning ballad with great piano parts), “Georgy Porgy” (pure groove and a R&B hit as well), and “I’ll Supply The Love” (more rock leaning with a big hook). Enjoy your channel! Keep ‘em comin’
@CamiMack56164 жыл бұрын
99 is beautiful, especially the long version, but its meaning is unclear, though I've heard it's based on a dystopia where people are numbers and no emotion is allowed. Weird.
@danielchavez80054 жыл бұрын
99 has to be next of he hasn't done it already.
@wpochert4 жыл бұрын
Jeff Porcaro the drummer and David Paich the singer wrote this gem. The band lineup here is Jeff Porcaro - drums, Mike Porcaro -Bass, Steve Porcaro - synths, Steve Lukather - Guitar, David Paich - piano. The 3 brother's father Joe Porcaro did additional percussion as well. GREAT GREAT GREAT band and criminally underrated
@deniseriley66223 жыл бұрын
Bobby Kimball also.
@johneoff7074 жыл бұрын
"I'll Be Over You." Michael McDonald is on it.
@icegypsy994 жыл бұрын
It's one of those songs that immediately boosts my mood...... Love it
@SweetThing4 жыл бұрын
Love Toto!! Have seen them in concert many times. Sadly, they retired last year. Hope they will reconsider and come back sometime.
@rubioblack4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, that's a wrap for Toto. Bobby, who occasionally plays with them, may be suffering from dementia. Luke is touring with Ringo, and everyone admits that without a Porcaro, it's just not Toto, and is done for good, he only came back to to honor Mike.
@BonnieHalfElven4 жыл бұрын
@@rubioblack they've played for years since Jeff passed, and made two albums since Mike got sick and passed. Steve Porcaro is back with them. However, there was a lawsuit that they lost that will make future tours financially stressful. You can find limited information on that, but it was a real clusterf**k. They are taking a break after touring for nearly three years. Hard telling if they will be back. David Paich can't tour - he has health issues. And Bobby hasn't been with the band since 2008. Joseph Williams was their vocalist of late. He sang on the last two albums they made. Speaking of albums, they actually just released Old Is New, with some brand new tracks and some where they found old tracks featuring Jeff and Mike/David Hungate and re-purposed them. This was part of a box set they released a couple of years ago, but now it's available as a stand-alone purchase.
@rubioblack4 жыл бұрын
Bonnie Half-Elven, that was a reference to Steve Lukather’s statement from 2008. You can find it on Wikipedia; “When Dave [Paich] retired that was REAL hard for me 'cause we started the band together. Hell, it's 35 years if you count High School where the core all met. When Mike [Porcaro] fell ill and had to leave that was it for me. If there isn't Paich or at least one Porcaro how can we even call it Toto? ... Honestly, I have just had enough. This is NOT a break. It is over. I really can't go out and play Hold The Line with a straight face anymore.”
@rubioblack4 жыл бұрын
Bonnie Half-Elven, I’ve always said that Toto was born with me in 1978, so much so that the first album cover is tattooed on my back.
@SweetThing4 жыл бұрын
@@rubioblack - never say never. Luke's whole world is touring. There is always hope they will return. Steve Porcaro - who gave me my nickname IS A Porcaro!
@richiecrivaro73334 жыл бұрын
They were studio Musicians Very accomplished musicians
@Bsg72874 жыл бұрын
In this vein, you should react to Men at Work - Land Down Under. It's fun. Also thank you, this is my new favorite channel, this is that wholesome content I need during this quarantine.
@tracey30464 жыл бұрын
This is my go to song for every mood...any move...it soothes my soul. I remember the first time I ever heard it. I was 14. I'm 50 now. It's never veered from being my fave song of all time.
@Jihavoh7774 жыл бұрын
Omg finally some Toto! These guys have so many great under appreciated songs .. you need to delve deep. I would recommend Better World
@laureladams69374 жыл бұрын
" You immediately go with the eyes closed, mouth wide open.." Exactly right.
@ballyastrocade56724 жыл бұрын
If you want to dive deeper into Toto's catalog, give these a spin: "Girl Goodbye" "Rockmaker" "Afraid of Love / Lovers in the Night"(*) "Stranger in Town" "Only the Children" "Last Night" "Mindfields" (* technically, these are two separate songs, but on the album they're right up against each other with no gap at all in between them, so I always think of them as a set. :-) )
@kaptinkronic84114 жыл бұрын
I can tell you’ve listened to Toto a lot! No mention of rosanna or hold the line . Lol
@dibujarte454 жыл бұрын
Bally Astrocade what about Lorraine (my fav), 99, Hydra, Pamela, Child’s anthem, St George and the dragon...
@daishoga4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Hold The Line!
@mrfcauthen4 жыл бұрын
DAMN! Thank you for this recommendation. Girl Goodbye is incredible! I had no idea
@BonnieHalfElven4 жыл бұрын
I don't think there's a single video that has "Afraid of Love/Lovers in the Night," unless it's a live video.
@nicolesaunders29644 жыл бұрын
Any time this song comes on, no matter where that is. I can't help but to dance!!
@KANMyrtz4 жыл бұрын
Who else gets excited to see a new reaction pop up?! 🙋🏼
@roblawhorne10154 жыл бұрын
The Toto members made SO much great music. As a band first, and as session players on hundreds of songs. Without these guys, it's hard to imagine the 70s-80s musical landscape. They are the cats!
@xcellent-records4 жыл бұрын
Please react to "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears
@alrivers22974 жыл бұрын
Shout and Head Over Heels too
@DeathBYDesign6664 жыл бұрын
Head over heels is my favorite and sowing the seeds of love is a great one too.
@AdrianDeVore4 жыл бұрын
Break It Down Again, Mad World, and the entire "Songs from Big Chair" CD.
@alrivers22974 жыл бұрын
@@DeathBYDesign666 I like Sowing the Seeds of Love too. I'm a big Beatles fan and have always thought that one has a strong Beatles vibe to it.
@jenniferposey79754 жыл бұрын
The Working Hour.....my favorite song of all time! Love Tears for Fears!
@mdog25604 жыл бұрын
Those harmonies never get old.
@GETole4 жыл бұрын
Alan Parson's Project--damn near any of their songs.
@flash16604 жыл бұрын
First two songs off of tales of mystery and imagination
@itsmadfar4 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing song! Also shared it with my kid who was immediately captivated. Good on Toto!
@ninline20004 жыл бұрын
I never really cared for Toto with the exception of this song. It's hard to explain how it makes me feel but it is really relaxing.