I Finally Get the Courage to REACT to Toto -“Africa” and it Left Me in Tears!

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[@Fabiospeaker]

Africa is a 1982 single from the rock band Toto, taken from their album Toto IV. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song at 452 on its list of the 500 best songs of all time.

[@misterbill42]

Your reaction just brought this 70-year-old white guy to tears. I loved this song when it first came out over 40 years ago, and it has passed the test of time.

[@MrsPenPal]

I appreciate you. It makes me happy to share this experience with you.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

​@MrsPenPal Me too, 67 here. Danced and cried along with you. Oh well, back to Christmas baking 🎄🍁🙏🍁🎄

[@rileyandmike]

What does being white have to do with it?????

[@lesblatnyak5947]

@rileyandmike ya, there are a lot of white people in Africa

[@misterbill42]

@@rileyandmike The song is about Africa, which is clearly not where my ancestry is from. But I am still touched by it. Not sure why you're trying to turn this into something more than that...

[@richardmirandi4370]

When music brings out emotions the artists have done their job. Great reaction!

[@Cwmira453]

Your "weakness" is actually strenght. You're wonderful. Keep being yourself! ❤

[@henkebenke573]

Who cares if someone cry, nothing weak about it. In fact I rather see reactors/people show emotions. What kind of a human are you if you don't have emotions ❤❤❤

[@tonymendez1181]

A must listen: "Rosanna" by Toto

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

At leats 6 songs in Toto IV that are worth a spotlight.

[@TED1980]

Likely one of the best reactions to Toto’s Africa, emotional, pays tribute to Kilimanjaro and a beautiful girl…..go well dear 🤗

[@ikshields]

This piece might be one of the best illustrations of the power of sheer intonation in popular music. Sing it in perfect tune, and those tears just get yanked out of everybody. “AAAAAAAAAAAA-FICAAAAA”!! 😭😄🤘

[@rk41gator]

The singer will not be dragged away from her......Africa. The 'she' is a librarian and maybe a 'foil' for the spirit and freedom of loving Africa. That chorus gets us ALL every time. Bless the rain.

[@stephensutton4286]

You actually are strong, showing your emotions to all watching is very strong imho. Beautiful.

[@victorjohnson7512]

I remember hearing this song in the 1980's in a patio bar in Mombasa Kenya. I was drinking Elephant Beer and watching the summer rain shower outside.

[@mattnobrega6621]

You are the first person that I have ever seen to get engulfed in a tidal wave of emotion while listening to this song. Of course, i felt that through the screen, and it got me a bit choked seeing your reaction. I love good harmony, whether it be vocal harmony or electric guitar harmony. Thank you for sharing. God bless 😌🙏

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

"Hold The Line" and "Rosana" are Toto's other big hits.

[@JakeLegear]

One of the band members in Toto said some songs take on a life of their own, and this is one of them. It can mean different things to different people. Great reaction.

[@Andres-mp7jn]

Simply beautiful reaction Blessing❤

[@jhas727]

Nice to see music move a person. Laughter Thought or Tears. Pleasure watching.

[@3COLORSMUSIC-ul2cn]

Your touching emotion in listening to this famous song by TOTO, makes me think of organizing a photographic safari in Africa, to bring back your beautiful smile. 🌺

[@MrsPenPal]

Hi colors do you draw or are you a photographer what types of art are you into?

[@3COLORSMUSIC-ul2cn]

@@MrsPenPal hi MrsPenPal, I drive the ambulance and with my team we try to save lives, my favorite hobby is creative photography, which allows me to forget the horrible visions that my job often offers, and chess where my fantasy can create new strategies 🌺

[@jethrocode2112]

Masterpiece of a song. grew up loving this song as a kid in the 80s. RIP Jeff Porcaro (Toto). One of the finest drummers of our time.

[@joycegibbs5267]

one of my favourite songs if all time. Tori are a brilliant band. So many amazing songs !!!

[@BoxerRick]

God bless you. You have a wonderful kind soul. Apparently he found something in Africa that couldnt be replaced in his life. Whether its love, or an experience he had or just the beauty of the land isnt clear buy it could be any or all of these. Its so easy to be all at once.

[@oldgeezer3324]

her happiness is infectious, she is a joy to watch.

[@rogerramjet5214]

I love this song too! Thank you for your genuine reaction…there are some songs that cause me to get emotional too..

[@MrsPenPal]

Thanks Roger I appreciate you 🙏

[@TheJohnnywbred]

I support a 25 year old Ugandan girl who has an orphanage there and takes care of 10 children. She was originally a child of the streets who has been taking care of kids since she was 10. I talk to her daily via what’s app and know all the kids. 150$ a month can pay their rent. It’s sad how government corrupt and impoverished conditions ruin a beautiful continent and it’s people.

[@MrsPenPal]

That’s awesome. Truly rewarding. I once had an orphaned boy I was taking care of. More grace to you.

[@nickrizzi4927]

You touch our hearts with Yours and this dear reaction. Buon Natale!

[@BlueDragon53]

Showing your emotion is never wrong. Most of their music does not sound like this , but equally amazing. The band members are top tier musicians . I hope you listen to more of their music "Rosanna" is their biggest hit,and it's amazing! They had massive success,and many many hits! Great reaction from a beautiful young lady. Happy Holidays!

[@MrsPenPal]

Thanks Blue I am interested in getting into more of their music, you are right, Rosanna came up a lot in the comments I’ll like to do that next for them. Remember to like and subscribe, will like to see you again, I appreciate your positivity.

[@ichigen511]

52 year old white guy here also in tears like the 70 year old white guy. Love this song I fell in love with it when I was in elementary school then fell in love with the Dune soundtrack a couple of years later. Love your reaction! Listen to the Dune soundtrack they did it's amazing and shows you how talented and how much range this band has. Good luck with your channel!

[@christophergross2096]

This is one of my favorite songs. I can see it touched you. It makes me think about the past.I love it!

[@luis.3.6.9]

Your reaction is beyond beautiful. I've been loving this extraordinary song since it first came out.

[@brentwilson5771]

I have seldom seen someone enjoy a single song so much, have to listen to Hold The Line also, thanks for letting your emotions show, continue to enjoy music that touches your Heart!❤

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

REMINDS ME SO MUCH of growing up in the 80's, greatest times of my life, 80's and 90's

[@cosmicdraco7041]

I've always loved this song, from when I was young. A true phenomenal classic. Great reaction video. Keep being amazing. I won't hold you back, is another incredible song by toto.

[@kevinkastle612]

such a BEAUTIFUL reaction!

[@3ScotsInk]

Your honesty about having heard this masterpiece before, your emotional sincerity, and your ability to really appreciate real music got you another subscriber. Made my day. Thank you!

[@BlackieNuff]

I have never seen such a powerful emotional reaction to this song, but, I GET IT! There is something about that chorus that just gets the feels all up in a fervor! There's what I call a "cry" factor, not just cos that's how it makes some listeners feel and react, but it's how the vocals, or even the occasional guitar solo or sex solo sounds. Greta reaction! I love to see anybody express such an emotive response to music. The album this song is from, (Toto IV, 1983) is an absolute must-have for any music collection. Just about every song from start to finish is great : Rosanna, We Made It Before, Lovers In The Night, Afraid Of Love, Make Believe, It's Feeling, Waiting For Your Love. Most are more upbeat and rockin, but It's A Feeling is real chill and mellow. Other notable hits include Georgy Porgy, and Hold The Line (from Toto I, 1978).

[@neilschoenthal594]

Probably one of my favourite song from the 80s. Still love it today! Glad you love it too!

[@jeffreyfillipone9215]

Dearest Blessing, you bring out the emotions many of us also feel, and each time you give us a beautiful experience when you open your soul to the music in your reactions❤ How lovely it is to be on this journey together ! If I may suggest another Toto song “I Won’t Hold you Back” - It may be a bit sad, but the lyrics and message are true to life and worth reflecting on for many of us. Take care of yourself!❤🙏🏻

[@tonymonk1965]

The first time I heard this song was when they first came out with it in 1982... I was in high school grade 11 and I was 17... I loved it right away... It brings back so many beautiful memories

[@CJ-zv1bw]

Another song I really feel you will love from Toto is “I Won’t Hold You Back” it was a hit but it’s almost forgotten. Other songs of Toto include “Hold the Line” ,l “I’ll Be Over You”, “Rosanna” and “Stop Loving You” all well known 80’s songs. However you will love “I Won’t Hold You Back” ❤️❤️💯

[@Hercules4444]

This song is the definition of a masterpiece...and so is your reaction ❤️

[@jeffbacon7406]

You have such a beautiful soul! God bless !!

[@pipodekleine5797]

One of my most favorite songs ever. Beautiful reaction ❤ Thank you!

[@R777-RLM]

I love it too. Thanks for sharing with us. The other comment on this song is about the drummer; although, it was written and sung by Toto's founder, keyboardist, and main song writer, David Paich. It's mainly about his personal life, using Africa a metaphor; inspired by a TV program about Africa and the plight of it's people,

[@Raildogtex]

NAKUPENDA lil mama!! ❤Do more 🎉Try Totos “You are the flower for my rain” ! One luv little girl🙏🏽🤠

[@tomh9315]

There were actually 3 brothers: Jeff, Steve and Mike Porcaro. Everyone in the band is a brilliant musician.

[@dagmar.6954]

One of my favorite songs by this group. Toto started in the late 70's & has been performing for over 40 years now. They mix all types of genres in their sound. They have had some great hits such as "Rosanna", "I'll Supply The Love", "Georgy Porgy", "99", "Make Believe", "Stranger In Town", "Hold The Line", "I'll Be Over You", "Without Your Love", "Stop Loving You", "Pamela" etc.

[@MrsPenPal]

Hi Dagmar thanks for sharing

[@DavidHenley-x6c]

It's OK to cry lol. I'm 67 and this was and still is a great song. Merry Christmas❤

[@44Tloc]

👍from Austria,i love africa and its nature and culture,its amazing

[@keithwright433]

This may be the best reaction I’ve ever seen. Thank you for a heartfelt response to a beautiful song❤.

[@GeneElder.R027]

I was in my teens when this song came out. I would sit in front of the radio on sundays listening to the top 10 with casey casem, with a blank tape in the radio just waiting to hit the record button at the right moment to capture this treasure.

[@SpOoNmAn365]

Spent the last hour watching your reactions to some of the best 80s songs. You get a sub from Mr! Keep uploading!

[@yuvalargov5795]

Beautiful song ❤ And beautiful reaction ❤

[@AsIfToFly]

Miss PenPal, love your truly heart felt reactions! Two more Toto songs you must react to are "Georgy Porgy" and "99".

[@danieleldon7195]

Three Toto songs to react to: 1. Rosanna: same album as Africa. Fun and shows off their musical talents. 2. I'll Be Over You: super smooth romantic song from the late 80s. 3. 99: chill late 70s song

[@jamesfaulkner4022]

What an honest, open reaction. You made me cry.

[@MrsPenPal]

Awwh I feel you thanks for sharing ✨ would love to see you around stay plugged into our lovely PenPal community

[@leebird76]

Raw emotion, never apologize. It takes great strength to show people who you are in today's world. You have a beautiful soul and the reaction is endearing to a beautiful song. Toto, while I don't know a lot of their music. They have great songs "Africa" and "Rosanna"are two of them and "hold the line " is another.

[@paulkane7771]

Georgy Porgy.

[@michellourie609]

A Real Friend is someone with whom You dare to be Yourself......🦁

[@andrewjarvis2867]

You’re a beautiful soul. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@mattblatchley2061]

what a wonderful, genuine reaction!!!

[@wyldink1]

Music is utterly amazing. Great reaction!

[@pamagnolia]

Fabulous song! Have always loved it. 😊

[@MrsPenPal]

Great taste 💜

[@profetsoul]

You're very very sweet ❤️ great reaction and greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴 here the African community and African influence in music is incredible not just in Colombia but in all Latin America (specially in The Caribbean countries) so I feel your connection with your land and why that made you cry even tho I'm white 😅. Continue doing this great content 👍🏻💪🏻🌍

[@richtensail]

yeah that chorus hits n its ..yes!.....memorable hook lines, v birthpalce 4 all humanity-africa, v dark continient.............long lost home.... sweet rectins frm u miss p. vey got a vairety of styes, nealry all r lead singers n songwriters, top heavy band.

[@chrisstone5868]

Awe… Your so sweet!! Merry Christmas my friend!! A very happy New Year!! 🌹🙏🎄🎄🎄⭐️⭐️

[@robertpetre9378]

I used to think that this was a love song about a specific person, but according to the singer, it’s a love song about Africa or at least his idea of Africa

[@MrsPenPal]

Thanks for sharing Robert. Is that you in the profile picture? If so, your style is awesome

[@Fabiospeaker]

Africa is a 1982 single from the rock band Toto, taken from their album Toto IV. In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song at 452 on its list of the 500 best songs of all time.

[@gittemal]

This is the best reaction to a song that someone was already familiar with! Toto were key contributors on the production of Michael Jackson's Thriller! They are still together and getting ready for another tour. Finally saw them perform a few years ago! Amazing show! First time watching your video. Won't be the last! God bless beautiful!

[@LordEagle]

Good music can bring us ALL together. 👍👍👍💥😎

[@miked2445]

This is a good band to fall in love with. Deep catalog.

[@psiclone23]

David Paich went to Catholic school as a child and regularly heard talk about missionaries to Africa - how they would bless the land, people, animals and nature (the rains). He also heard of how the church women would go visit the lonely missionaries (“she’s coming in, 12:30 flight”).

[@ricknbacker5626]

Beautiful reaction Blessing. Africa has 3 distinct keyboard parts. The intro starts with a Yamaha CS80 using the brass setting. The 2nd is a Yamaha GS1. This is used on the Kalimba setting heard throughout the song and was overdubbed 6 times, Lastly the solo is played on a Yamaha CP 40 using the flute setting. In a word...Brilliant. Merry Christmas MrsPP to you and your family, RNB

[@MrsPenPal]

Thanks for sharing RNB

[@ricknbacker5626]

@@MrsPenPal No problem

[@srt8rocketship241]

Love how you present yourself , very Pretty. Great song and I listen to it all the time.

[@MrsPenPal]

Thank you I appreciate your positivity

[@calebcosman]

I recall reading that the band met some missionsaries who travelled to Africa and when the band asked what they did down there. They said they "blessed the rain" for what I expect was some drought people were experiencing. I love this song. It does feel very deep and it's just mysterious enough that each person can draw from it.

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

Incredible song. So classic from Toto. Is a banger.

[@MrsPenPal]

You can say that again Dimitri 🙌

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

@MrsPenPal Totally this and "Hold the line " are great bangers from Toto. Great band.

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

Lovely reaction! A song of theirs I've liked since I was a kid is Rosanna. I also like Hold The Line

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh Rosanna, also a great song, Alex.

[@MrsPenPal]

@dimitrisnikoloulis4071thanks for the recommendation

[@smillstill]

From what I understand, the writer in the band read a lot about Africa in magazines and wondered what it would be like to be a person who lived there and wrote a song from that perspective that was a love song to a whole continent.

[@albertsmith9315]

I've watched many reactions to this song, but yours was the most emotional and physical... and that's a good thing!

[@markusschlappi9246]

Great reaction video! I cried with you ;) This song is simply phenomenal. Greetings from a 50+

[@donaldleider7382]

Beautiful song, beautiful woman, beautiful reaction!

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

This song always touches the heart and emotions, even for people who have no ties to Africa. Now, as to why Toto wrote this song, I'm not exactly sure, but in the early 80s, there was a lot of attention drawn to Africa both politically and in the entertainment arena. There were several movies that were about Africa, in some form or fashion, so maybe Toto just kinda jumped on the bandwagon because of that, I don't know, but that explanation makes as much sense as any. Some of the movies were "The Gods Must Be Crazy" (1980) and comedy, but with a serious subplot, which apparently spawned 4 more movies, 3 of which i was not even aware of. "Sheena" (1984) starring Tanya Roberts. "Out of Africa" (1985). "Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend" (1985) starring William Katt and Sean Young about a baby Brontosaurus in the sub-Saharan Rain Forest. It was kind of a fun time back then with all these African-centric movies that came out that showed the beauty of the continent.

[@garyglass7406]

Toto is way up there on my favorites list. I've been listening to them for 40+ years now. You have to check out "I'll Be Over You" (my favorite by them), "Rosanna" and "Hold The Line".

[@skyshorrchannel3474]

Music lovers are the best people. Good one.

[@TheStruggleUK.]

As soon as I saw you reacting to this amazing song I’ve loved since I was a little boy in the 80’s I was in 😊 you have great taste and it was fantastic seeing how much you love the music, music is emotion 😊 The other great Toto songs are Rosanna and Hold the Line and I would love to see your reaction to those. x

[@MitchandNoraPererson]

I agree with another poster who said that your emotion is infectious. Sure miss drummer Jeff Porcaro, who passed away a few years ago.

[@99cachorro]

Great tribute to Mother Africa!

[@user-lv5bt3nt3r]

One of my favourite songs. Loved it from the moment I first heard it on its release. I can sing this word for word without the music. Ive known this song for, I dont know, 40 years, and I dont recall ever seeing the video. Personal opinion - video can never do anything but detract from this song.

[@Logan-ed4pu]

I have to admit, I never hated this song, but I was never huge into it either as I grew up hearing it. That is until I decided to learn it on bass guitar on a random whim. I gained a new appreciation for that song that I've held ever since.

[@MrsPenPal]

Logan thanks for sharing. You work hard learning how to score these

[@highvibes3758]

this touches your soul!!!!

[@TerryArmstrong-b4l]

Best reaction ever 😊

[@Fabiospeaker]

Bobby Kimball - voice David Paich - voice, keyboard Steve Lukather - acoustic guitar, backing vocals David Hungate - bass Steve Porcaro - solo keyboard Jeff Porcaro - drums, bell, gong, percussion

[@time2chill121]

I was a normal kid on a school bus in the 80's when I first heard this. Tons of hits in the 80's Hurry boy it's waiting there for you.... The lady in the video looks like a historian to me

[@denniswarren]

Enjoyed your reaction ❤❤😂

[@James-ih7xm]

Had this on 45 way back when. Loved it then and still love it.

[@MrsPenPal]

Hi James

[@G11713]

Art in its way has the ability to nurture the future. We are and they were in that way parents to you and therefore the future. Their motivation for song was love and imagination, apparently having never been to Africa before.

[@PazRoavejar]

Beautiful song! ❤

[@MrsPenPal]

You can say that again. Please remember to like and subscribe, would love to see you again😇

[@christopherpepperdine7739]

Toto 99 is one of my favorites

[@pamagnolia]

Beautiful reaction!! 😊

[@MrsPenPal]

Thanks for coming along with me 😊

[@pamagnolia]

@ always😃

[@time2chill121]

How bout just focus on this one and react to it

[@chernobyl68]

Toto is one of my all time favorites, and this song is their best in my opinion. For some fun tributes of this song check out "Africa" by Toto, Performed by the Crew of the Bourbon Peridot, West Africa 2013. and Dax and Kristen do Africa (music video) For other great TOTO songs check out their live set from "Toto live at Montreux 1991" it has On the Run, Kingdom of Desire, I'll be Over You, Africa, Jake to the Bone (instrumental), Red House, Rosanna, I want to take you higher

[@TheChromeTree]

The power of music

[@G_Demolished]

Their song I’ll Be Over You is a perfect 80’s ballad.

[@davidmurray2829]

❤❤❤❤

[@CyclingwithVovo]

Excellent song and Beautiful black woman reaction.