272. TOTO / King of the World

[@AlexH8280]

"What else can I say, 5 days, he learned the whole set!" - Steve Lukather

[@kevKoN1337]

haha mikey is at home with a hand injury :D

[@chevelle6268]

That’s what all you guys do! Such talent.

[@simonandgarfunkelful]

Fell in love with this song when i was first hearing Toto's catalogue beyond 'Hold the Line', 'Rosanna' and 'Africa'. Underrated song.

[@matthewhutchins1115]

Very similar experience for me a few weeks ago. I too had only heard the hits when he played the live album. Instantly fell in love with this song!

[@CROMP4]

Great song choice. Toto is the most underrated band in modern music history. Thanks for making this Sunday complete.

[@utahboxergirl11]

I know, Right?

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

They’re not underrated they are a world famous band. This kind of comment is overrated and used frequently on KZbin incorrectly.

[@luismarquez3953]

@@Eleventhearlofmars Agree bro🤟

[@marygiuranna6817]

Amen to that

[@Killerklownsfromouterspace]

I would call the band Riot criminally underrated.

[@sunra59]

Anthony Newley - I seem to remember was married to Joan Collins (Dynasty) at one time. He had a lot of hits here in the UK, before rock music got more of a grip - Strawberry Fair and Pop Goes The Weasel were fun novelty songs, and ballads like What KInd of Fool Am I? And he had a stage and film career too. A big name in his day.

[@susanjordan3291]

ALS is a despicable disease. Have a friend that will ultimately pass from this, so please take a moment and thank God for your health. Regardless of how crappy life is these, we are so fortunate. Mr. Sklar, thanks for sharing just a fabulous band.

[@Markcello]

Look the history of Jason Becker. A movie call: "Not dead yet"

[@susanjordan3291]

@@Markcello thank you. This is so devastating.

[@jeremyjamison3106]

Thank you for being part of the fabric of my life. You were always in the midst of whatever music I was listening to...each decade. I would listen to an album, look at the liner notes and think oh there’s Lee. You’ve been like a constant musical friend. You have also inspired my own musicianship. So from the Midwest please accept my warmest virtual handshake and a hearty bro hug. Keep on keepin on.

[@johnkleeman2801]

Newley was a huge influence on David Bowie . Once you know that, you cannot unhear it. Major Tom and the Candyman, one degree of separation!

[@Just-a-Guy1]

I know who Anthony Newley was. BTW, there is only one constant in all your stories and that is you are part of them. So many people have come and gone and you have been the thread connecting all of them. Thank you Mr. Sklar.

[@chevelle6268]

Great song. Thank you! 🎶🎵

[@michaelescareno7048]

Thank you for sharing this! As fans we watch your videos on your channel, really enjoy your stories, and in a small way it allows us to make a small connection. But then I watched the live video of this with you in it and all I can say is WHAT AN AMAZING GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS!!!! It reminds us of how fantastic an artist you are!!! It must have been an absolute blast being part of Toto for those two tours!!! And Luke's solo on that was amazing, and he gave you a great shout-out on that video. 🙏 And I do remember Anthony Newley! "Talk To The Animals"!!!

[@alanunseld4942]

thats my favorite song off falling in between🙋‍♂️😎🎸

[@tonkaGuy888]

My family was in Vegas in the late 60s (early 70s?) and my folks wanted to take in a show. The only one we could get in to was Anthony Newley. He was a really unique and charismatic showman and songwriter. We had no idea what to expect, but loved him. He was so entertaining we went to see him again at the Greek Theatre a couple of months later. Look forward to hearing your story.

[@alansweet7171]

Blessings

[@bradb2514]

My world goes on hold for 15 minutes everyday when I see Lee has uploaded a new video.

[@justamanofficiel]

My Bass Master @Leland Sklar

[@Rezcat-y6r]

Brother Lee. I can still see Anthony Newly singing:”What Kind of Fool Am I “. On Ed Sullivan. Thank you for the memories. I miss Tower Records, Licorice Pizza, and Music 🎶 City. Have a great Sunday. God bless.

[@vewilli]

By the way: I saw Mike Porcaro in one of his last shows at the Burg Clam in Upper Austria (restrict Perg] and there were the first signs of his disease (of later being diagnosed as ALS). Not that I noticed it, but TOTO (don’t remember who said it, I don’t think that it was Mike himself) said on stage that Mike had a problem with his arm/hand.

[@designtechdk]

My first introduction to Toto was through the Falling in Between live DVD. I thought it was funny seeing Gandalf playing the bass, but I'm glad to have explored the music further.

[@damienmonahan600]

Toto - awesome band! Thank you Lee Sklar for providing wonderful stories, inspiration, uplifting thoughts and especially hope during a dour period of curfew and sustained lockdown here in Melbourne Australia.

[@Winston01]

Toto videos roll steadily into my KZbin feed. (Probably thanks to you, Lee.) The god-like musicianship floors me every time, causing me to lament evermore the passing of those amazing Porcaro brothers.

[@davidmarais1048]

Lee, thank you, personally, for bringing me out of a very dark place with your video post last night. You are a compassionate hero and an inspiration. (And this is exquisite playing here, as usual. Just awesome!)

[@lelandsklar6363]

Wishing you all the best! Enjoying your videos.

[@vewilli]

In had the great honor and privilege to see Lee with Toto in Innsbruck/Tyrol/Austria. That was like Christmas and Easter at the same time! 👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@teresaclark1508]

Thank you for playing Toto. I don't know what it was about the Porcaros, but I still cry when I think about them. I miss Jeff and Mike.

[@tonys1210]

Great song by TOTO. Thanks Lee. 👍👍☺👍👍

[@ygbass37]

I have seen you on this tour with TOTO in France, it was very nice moment . I hope you can come by playing soon in France . Take you care , stay healthy , music needs you .

[@duncanparsons]

Anthony Newley did a really excellent surreal TV programme in the early 60s, The Strange World Of Gurney Slade. It's on DVD, well worth finding. A number of ideas quite ahead of their time. It was shown ONCE, and that was it!

[@RebeccaJohnsonBand]

AWESOME - Killer playing !! I LOVE the sound of this Dingwall - The B string sounds like you have an octave pedal on it but I know you don`t. :-) :-) :-)

[@bobtegge7975]

Loved this one. I discovered you in the 70s through your work with Linda Ronstadt, my favorite female singer ever. I hope you will talk about your work with her sometime in the future.

[@ralphthompson1767]

I remember Anthony Newley. Also, that Toto track is nice (I am a huge fan.).

[@heidichristensen7919]

I had the soundtrack to Doctor Doolittle - loved Anthony Newley. And seem to vaguely remember a Donnie Most album. You definitely have a deep catalogue to draw from, and we will be here.

[@johnforgy2494]

Toto on Sunday has a nice ring to it.

[@TipyPata]

Thank you for Your story. Toto is most important band for me. And Falling in between live is one of my favorite live performance ever seen. Missing Jeff and Mike...

[@integral]

Thanks for mentioning book stores. The historic City Lights bookstore in San Francisco is also at risk. I'd like to suggest to all of you, when you want to buy a book, call up your local store and ask them to order it for you. They can almost always get it in 48 hours or less.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Always went to City Lights when in SF. Pick wick Books in Hollywood was an amazing place back in the day.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you Leland for the word of mouth history of your music career. It is being documented here right now.

[@duncanparsons]

Far and away the best tune from that album. I LOVE Luke's staccato guitar part in the chorus :-)

[@briangarrett6510]

You should do a Darryl Hall concept..Live From Leland's house. Bring in some guest musicians into the office. Your buddy behind you can play cowbell. 😃😮

[@lelandsklar6363]

Can’t do anything like that until it is safe and does not yet feel safe.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Leland Sklar put some plastic screens up and do temperature checks etc lol. Only joking, love what you’re doing now anyway. 👍🏼

[@Mortimer_Duke]

Damn. I was gonna call cowbell.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

That buddy behind is a rhythm guitarist anyway so cowbell is free. 😁

[@glenrivara2353]

@@Eleventhearlofmars Do you think you are asking too much???

[@rikconverse8726]

Anthony Newley - what a great talent. Actor of stage & screen, singer, songwriter. He co-wrote “Goldfinger”, “What Kind of Fool am I”, “Feeling Good”, and the music to Willy Wonka, including “The Oompah Loompah song”, “Pure Imagination” & “The Candy Man”.

[@kathleenarapoglou7724]

Funny, I saw Anthony Newley in Gloucester MA summer theater, 1980s, one man show.

[@ChrisHewittMedia]

Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley wrote the lyrics to Goldfinger. John Barry composed the music and had Michael Caine staying at his house at the time. Caine couldn't get any sleep as Barry was "banging away at the piano all night". In the morning Barry told him it was the Goldfinger theme. Caine was the first one to ever hear it.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Oh, funny. I never connected him to "Feelin' Good," and it sounds exactly like his vibe. Like a funkier version of "Gonna Build a Mountain."

[@hollyreed4579]

Thank you for bringing this gift today. I hope you enjoyed the yard work with the help of your two boys. Our local independent bookstore has kept it going with social media and leaving the books outside for pickup or they will mail to you. Our record store started a Go Fund Me some months ago to help with rent and payroll. Same with the many bars.

[@gjohung]

You rock. It is great that you have a connection to fill in for Toto... I saw Toto first time at Caliornia Music Festival in 1980. Early TOTO rocked!! of course Mike.. he had a Al Capone hat.. looked so cool... I miss all of them.. Thank you for keeping their spirit alive after 50+ years.!! love you

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Oh god....Barry Manilow? NOOoooooooo.......😉. So sorry to hear about the bookstore. You’re so right: Record Stores and Book Stores were my favorite places to hang....I miss them both. Barnes and Noble just isn’t the same thing. Thanks for being here for all of us, Lee. We appreciate you so much!

[@vewilli]

👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻😎 A really cool rocker, this Lee! 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻😎

[@airsafety66]

It is always such a treat to see your artistry and to hear your stories, Lee! I had the good fortune to see Toto just before Mike left, basically the same band that you performed with in Paris. I have some great photos from that afternoon, and many fond memories. Thank you for providing the essential sound track of my entire life, and please take good care of yourself!

[@dbuurman]

Leland, big Toto fan. After listening to this and the bass line on this song, I would love to see you spend some time/videos on how you build the structure of the bass line to a song. Obviously certain things lends its self but the runs in this song really got me to ask the question.

[@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown]

Thank you to all first responders doctors nurses.

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

Love your insightfulness, Lee. Always a pleasure! Love to the hounds x

[@sceiron1]

So sad the way record stores and great old book shops are disappearing, I still support both all the way, there's nothing quite like holding both books CDs and records in ones hands and digesting everything in front of you, so really looking forward to getting my paws on your upcoming tome.

[@John-the-Bass]

Great choice, thanks. Love Toto. Good name for a book “From Anthony Newley to Alice Cooper”. The one and only Lee Sklar.

[@tomcoe9975]

I think I heard Bobby Kimball on the chorus...Really enjoyed that lineup and that album...

[@WhatYouSee]

Thanks for the video📹... enjoy you Sunday, Lee!

[@nandapunyayoutubeyt4385]

i've been waiting for TOTO so long... this is a very good Bass playing. Thankyou. I like your TOTO bass improve at TOTO live on stage.

[@lelandsklar6363]

There are a couple of TOTO songs in the earlier videos.

[@ktpinnacle]

Sure we know Anthony Newley! A joke I had with a British friend of mine was that I enjoyed Bowie's earliest "Anthony Newley" phase when he was doing songs like She's Got Medals and Karma Man.

[@wheatproject3967]

Happy Sunday LeLand! Watching your video cooking a Brisket on the smoker 👍

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Wheat Project Holy Cow....a video of Lee smoking a brisket?? Where can I find that? FB?

[@wheatproject3967]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 lol no I was watching Lee's video while cooking a Brisket 😳

[@robertashton8069]

Can I order takeout? The brisket, I mean...?

[@wheatproject3967]

@@robertashton8069 Anytime Robert lol

[@johnpegg6771]

Well thank you very much Mr S! My appreciation of Toto since following your goodself on YT has come on leaps and bounds. Not merely holding the line and Rosanna in Africa. The Live Concert in Le Zenith, Paris is a real treat, all of it. Mike P is a real tragedy. The way the world turns is not always how we would like it. Such is life. Also, playing in the morning of the night before. You met the challenge well sir. Take great care. A UK fan in London and his fiancee, Karen.

[@joeabraham878]

Record stores have made a comeback. Better yet they are all independent. We’ve got three good ones just in Toledo.

[@rodrigocaballero7]

Such an honor to hear and watch your videos. Theres many bass players doing bass cover of different songs, some of them are quite good, but you don't get the chance to see an absolute legend playing every day (well, now you can do it thanks to this channel). In my opinion, one of the best musisians alive.

[@kevinmcbride7306]

Great fun to watch you play and listen to the broad range of artists you've played with over the years. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for encouraging us during these strange times.

[@RockandRollWoman]

I'm so inspired by your channel that I bought my first bass. Can a 64-year-old dog learn new tricks? We'll see. I'm grateful for the piano lessons I hated in grade school -- it was all covers of stuff by dead white guys!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Rock and Roll Woman Have a great time!

[@kevincross9206]

Well that embarrasses a 55 year old male to pick up his bass that he hasn’t found time for in ages, while he is off work this week 😁

[@karenmilovich3088]

You’re never too old to Rock n Roll if you’re too young to die...🤟🏻👍🏻

[@kennonmoen4424]

You can do it! Your story sounds remarkably similar to mine. Hated piano lessons in grade school and picked up the bass a few years ago at about 64 and been loving it ever since. Learn songs you like to listen to and watch Lee for inspiration (and wishing I’d picked up the bass 50 years ago). Enjoy the vibrations!

[@marymcdonald3778]

You are SO incredibly good at your passion. Thanks for sharing it.

[@kennonmoen4424]

That was one rocking song. That bass must have shook Paris like an earthquake. Always room for more Toto here, but equally eager for more of the variety of artists you’ve worked with, too. Stay safe and stay well!

[@davidcole6520]

I was listening to an interview with the late, great Tom Dowd and he mentioned that you played bass on "I Don't Want To Talk About It" from Rod Stewart's Atlantic Crossing album. I would love to hear about that session!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

thank you now we know a definate cut Lee played on on the Atlanta Crossing album🍻🤠.

[@Fotounternehmer]

Guess someone saw your comment.

[@nowhere-v5i]

Thanks 4 sharing Sunday morning!.....

[@artfulyama9071]

Listening to you play super ENERGIZES me! Thanks!

[@MelissaThompson432]

I was thinking I had heard all those people but Donny Most, and then I realized he sang on the show. He and Pottsy had a band....

[@dugoodai]

That "Falling in between" tour.... !!!!!

[@maiziemom]

My favorite concert of ALL TIME! ❤️

[@guitarxc1]

Thank you Leland ! Ciao from milano italy ! Take care !

[@gup8175]

Thank you Lee. Peace and Love to Everyone!

[@hervetalavera307]

Thank you. Take care.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Back atcha...

[@SuperGrayeagle]

I'd love to see some footage of the rehearsals with the immediate family.

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

I need to revise my Toto knowledge because this song was a surprise for me. Great playing! Best wishes form Bergen airport!

[@Alchemyst53]

Thanks Leland. Toto! And nice and early for me :).

[@stevesealey6312]

Thanks Lee it's not what everyone does on a Sunday morning 👍

[@gudrunstadlbauer9289]

thanks, Mr.Sklar, makes my sunday night perfect smoothy😄😎take care!

[@petertaysum8947]

You're sounding real good today, lovely tone on that bass. One of the delights of this channel is getting turned on to new stuff, gotta admit Toto passed me by at the time, heard them on the radio a bunch but never really got invested in them. One good thing out of 2020 anyway. thanks again and keep well!

[@BrianLaPeter]

Your channel has given me a new appreciation for bass players.

[@pitoraaijmaakers9733]

Great song!!!!!!! Mikey is/was one of the most gifted bassist ever!

[@bassrob88]

Lee,you have always been one of my favorite players for so many reason’s, your versatility being just one reason,Just watched the 07’ show from the Falling in Between tour in France and it was just awesome and(as usual) your sound and tone fit so great in the mix,love to know what your live rig was and what was being sent to the recording if possible (D.I. ,Amp or a mix of both)…and would love to know more about your process on how you go about learning 20 tunes in 5 days for a tour ?…..thanks again and hope you are doing well

[@Matt-nk2tp]

Sounds great on that Dingwall!

[@iainmcintyre9900]

You were into that one Mr Sklar !

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Hey Lee...one of my favorite KZbin channels just quit today because of the 3%...3% of negative comments! Tragic to surrender to the scumbags...I hope you never surrender to the 3% Lee!

[@lelandsklar6363]

NEVER!!!!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

@@lelandsklar6363 --Right on...as a music lover have you seen this Russian cover band...WOW! kzbin.infovideos

[@michaelferenci5521]

Yes!...great choice today Lee

[@edwardkenny2356]

A Toto kinda Sunday morning. Sounds good to me. Thanks as alway, Lee.

[@tangotommi]

Love when you rock out like that! Made my Sunday! Thanks

[@Mark_Brooks]

Give us the particulars of the bookstore near you in question, and we will buy books from them. I guarantee it. Thanks Lee!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Vromans Books in Pasadena, California. Been in business over 100 years but struggling now because of COVID and Amazon. A beautiful store.

[@scottmallard6297]

I took my son and daughter to see one of this tour's performances (and you) the evening of May 2, 2007, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was at the Washington Pavilion and you guys filled the joint.

[@utahboxergirl11]

I just love the color of that bass. Wish I had a car that color, aubergine.

[@michaelmcdonough1530]

Thank you for another Toto track!

[@alexr4151]

Good for you, wanting to support your independent bookstore! I was thinking of an outdoor book signing just as you mentioned it. I hope you're able to help them.

[@balloonertexas]

I loved your performance

[@jdc0916]

Great song ! Hate to hear that lawsuits will keep them from touring ....😕

[@steveslate3601]

Hey from Tennessee Lee!! Could you please play Pamela and or Drag him to the roof!! Love all your Work!!

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

That's an excellent bass part!

[@Maduofc-roblox]

Sensational. Very good. You are amazing

[@janiewest9305]

"From Alice Cooper to Anthony Newley".........great title for your autobiography!

[@Mortimer_Duke]

Keep practicing. You’ll make it one day. I just know it.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Mortimer Duke Thank you for your vote of confidence

[@carlboswell986]

Thanks for the laugh! That was so funny!

[@wynnssecret8584]

Mr. Sklar.......Love Vroman's! After you mentioned them I checked out their history ( amazing!😲 ) had no idea that the library was as old as it is either. You definitely have to do a signing there ( was always my favorite thing about the store )😉

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

Free show for me. Almost didint go. Glad i did.

[@walterplittle]

I heard about Vroman’s too... I can’t imagine Pasadena without them. Definitely would be cool for you to do a reading/signing when circumstances allow those again. Maybe they could do a consignment arrangement with you once you have the physical inventory?

[@TheGenesect10]

My fav song from Falling In Between

[@kimhebert9905]

Great Rockin TOTO song to start a Sunday...The Dingwall B String sounds Baddass 🎶🎶🎶 Have a Good Day...Thx!!

[@aaronherbster9096]

I thought you mentioned Bobby on the first tour, but I could be wrong. Great song! Thanks, Lee!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Bobby on Falling in Between and Joe Williams on the last one.

[@aaronherbster9096]

Leland Sklar I think that was the one person you were missing.