Rosanna - TOTO | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Happy to be back digging into some Toto!! What’s the next thing we gotta hit from them?! Get ready for The Who on Friday!! 🙌🏻🔥

[@lowrider4266]

This better be good damit i just turned off Dazed and Confused just to watch this lol.... lets rock.

[@viclagina347]

Don't do anything from them

[@scifimonkey3]

Andy & Alex ZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..................

[@susanklasinski1805]

99

[@DeepThawts]

Did y'all do "99" yet? If not, that's the one, I think. Also, in another vein, maybe check out Joe Jackson, "Steppin' Out" and "Breaking Us in Two". He's got kind of a Steely Dan vibe to him in these songs.

[@barrycohen311]

Just realized this song is a hell of a lot better than I remembered it.

[@KH-qv8tk]

Thanks to Andy and Alex.

[@MAGA-kv1nj]

Much better with headphones, that's for sure!

[@jasonremy1627]

The drums are so good.

[@robertgomez7414]

The radio edit sucked.

[@mljrotag6343]

Always been my favorite Toto song.

[@JDLYBRAND]

They won a Grammy for best arrangement with this masterpiece.

[@donnysarian]

And Best record and Album of the year. They swept the Grammy's that year.

[@markcatanzaro9699]

The drummer was Jeff Porcaro and he was one of the greatest drummers EVER! He laid down the fattest grooves, his timing was impeccable, and his level of creativity was second to none! He passed away in the early 90s and as you can tell he's my personal favorite 😃

[@irisschell5557]

Jeff Pocaro ..BEST DRUMMER EVER . His Dad has an incredible interview about Jeff..on KZbin ...he truly was a GENIUS !!

[@tallisonrausch5719]

Mine too. Check out recording of 20 drum salute to Porcano sometime that was played at his funeral. It impossibly swings, grooves & entrances all at once.

[@cabo_losu1456]

the best drummer of the world

[@Seabee203]

Toto was the band behind Michael Jackson's Thriller Album, so it goes to show how amazing they are

[@djfrank68]

Some people dismiss this song as “pop” but the musicianship is off the charts. Look at the resumes of Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro

[@prs149]

I've always been a fan of Steve Lukather he's one of my favorites who in one shape another has been on 1,500 albums

[@joeday4293]

Steve Lukather not only sang half the lead vocals in this song, he also laid down not one, but TWO of the nastiest guitar solos of the 1980s. Fun fact: a lot of people know that Eddie Van Halen played the famous guitar solo in "Beat It," but Steve Lukather played the rhythm guitar hook - that guitar line at the beginning that runs throughout the song, the part you're singing to yourself right now because I mentioned the song.

[@emilyhart579]

Pop is just a genre, like any other. There's good pop and bad pop. This is some of the best pop ever made. :)

[@CG-vn8iy]

You can hear the quality when you listen to Toto, even if you're not a fan.

[@loosilu]

I met Steve Lukather in the late naughts. Was on a work trip to Utah, turned out my hotel room was right next door to one of Toto's roadies, and they held the after concert show there. I got myself into the party. I think he was the only band member there. He reeked of pot but was nice enough.

[@kcclip6690]

Toto “Africa” , probably one of their most widely recognized. Last song on this album. They were surprised at the legendary status it achieved.

[@joeday4293]

Considering that "Rosanna" won ALL THE GRAMMYS in 1982, I am too.

[@CG-vn8iy]

If memory serves, they almost didn't put it on the album.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

And that one is garbage from a super sub par band

[@joeday4293]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Welp, you're entitled to be wrong. It's a free country.

[@Mebuggiefan]

That is a song that all you have to hear is the first couple of notes to know what song it is.

[@kyochi111]

Guitarist is Steve lukather. He played on Michael Jackson’s thriller album, with other members of toto

[@diksken]

They wrote some of the songs too.

[@nickavenoso7851]

Dirk Huylebroeck Yeah, Steve Porcaro wrote Human Nature, I’m pretty sure.

[@laurakali6522]

And he’s been with Ringo’s All Starr band for awhile now.

[@xavvi]

He's playing on Beat It (aside from the Eddie Van Halen solo)

[@laurakali6522]

The band were session players on a lot of albums. Just great musicians all around.

[@hannabaal150]

Jeff Porcaro is the most sampled drummer of the 80's. His beats are everywhere. The players who would become Toto played with Boz Scaggs on his Silk Degrees album.

[@jasonwilliams6005]

This song is a great example of how a shuffle can sound complex, because it kind of is because of how he played it. He was one of the best.

[@SvenTviking]

Apart from Phil Collins.

[@hannabaal150]

@@SvenTviking This guy may have them both beat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYC2YmusnpyKgsU

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Great Album. They need to do some Boz.

[@squamishfish]

And tons of movie , commercial, recordings , His first band was with Sonny and Cher when he was still in High school he was referred to them for an audition

[@Stoughton48]

This was the first time I’ve listened to this song with headphones. Makes me feel like I’ve never heard it before.

[@saritatambayong4002]

Oh god i haven't done that. It's already crazy complex without headphones.

[@lmdashley6725]

Headphones make ALL the difference!

[@CorePathway]

Makes the that filthy baseline really pop!

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

Drummer is Jeff Porcaro - a very talented drummer. Unfortunately died from an allergic reaction to insecticide whilst sorting his back garden, caused a massive heart attack around about 1992 or 1993. Was a tragic loss to music - like you noticed, his shuffle on Rosanna was lauded as one of the best shuffles of all time. Really enjoyed this vid lads. Love from Ireland as always x

[@Wombatzu]

Cocaine is a hell of an insecticide.

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

@@Wombatzu Don't be so disrespectful, it was well documented at the time what happened and coroners reports etc confirmed it. Why do people like you always have to try and be clever and make out like everything is a conspiracy theory or something that it's not? Does it make it you feel better?

[@Wombatzu]

@@dominiccrimmings6925 From the LA Times: "However, an autopsy released Thursday determined that Porcaro died of occlusive coronary artery disease caused by hardening of the arteries due to cocaine use, coroner’s spokesman Bob Dambacher said"

[@dominiccrimmings6925]

@@Wombatzu Yeah, you believe what you want, that's your prerogative.

[@fritzk3627]

Dominic Crimmings Hes right, it was cocaine.

[@davparksoh]

Congratulations guys - you just witnessed the best group of studio musicians of that era unleash & flex their musical muscle. The drummer Jeff Porcaro is a legend - the most recorded drummer perhaps in music history - has performed with everybody live/ studio for a reason - his style was the smoothest, yet so technical - but not overplaying - which made him the most sought after drummer on the pro circuit - he could play everything effortlessly & made the magic of the 70's through '92 happen - the entire group of Toto are just legends. The soundtrack of my generation - Thanks for appreciating this!

[@tallisonrausch5719]

Bingo!

[@beerman2383]

did you forget steely dan?

[@davparksoh]

@@beerman2383 Steely D is great, but Toto had more hits as a group/more airplay - and better songwriting - Toto's skills/technicality is just on another level - they get huge respect from other pro musicians - incredible talent at each instrument.

[@davidupton8880]

I love the channel because it makes me listen to music that I tended to tune out due to over-familiarity with new ears. It reminds you what made it worth listening to in the first place. Thanks.

[@bennyman1622]

I agree, I know I've 'heard' all of the songs they react to, but I've only 'listened' to a small percentage on purpose. So it's fun to actually pay attention to details, instead of something that happens in the background

[@philstone3859]

David Upton, excellent comment. 👍😁 you put the first reaction channels for us Elders into perfect context.

[@loosilu]

Same here! I dismissed many of them for being too popular or uncool. Thanks to A&A, I'm learning that I never really heard them.

[@DrNothing23]

Well said!

[@tommccafferty5591]

Many of the members of Toto played a lot on Steely Dan albums.

[@bennyman1622]

Jeff Porcaro (the drummer) played on most of the tracks on Katy Lied, but I don't recall any of the other guys ever recording with the Dan

[@tommccafferty5591]

@@bennyman1622 You are correct. Wikipedia said many of the band members played with Steely Dan and a bunch of other artists. Jeff was the only one that played with the Dan. The others played with other artists including Box Scaggs and Sonny and Cher.

[@bradstephens3835]

Boz Skags Silk Degrees album also.

[@whoworks1302]

That would explain a lot. I didn't know that. Fascinating stuff.

[@whoworks1302]

Ah...only Pocarro (sp?). You can still a huge Steely Dan influence in this band... especially with this song.

[@victorvaldez9723]

This song is music for musicians, nothing let behind, so much elements perfectly running together.

[@Don-n6o]

Glad to see you young guys are getting acquainted with some of the fabulous music we old geezers grew up with. TOTO are a group of superior musicians who came together and made the world a better place with their incredible music. This particular song is an absolute masterpiece. It is timeless, and I never get tired of hearing it.

[@jons.105]

No one ever recommends "99" from their 2nd album. Too pop? I like it!

[@TheRedWaltz24]

That and "Georgy Porgy", from their first album, are awesome... both are worthy of reactions.

[@jwgregory1969]

99 is my favorite track.

[@sipesthebest128]

@@jwgregory1969 Roger that Jason... my all-time favorite Toto track.

[@sallyphillips9175]

I met Bobby Kimball at a festival in the 90s after he performed with the Classic Rock All Stars. I asked him who that song was about, and he said the character Agent 99 Barbara Feldon played on Get Smart. It's in my Top 3 favorite Toto tracks. Original Toto bassist David Hungate was also at that festival with another artist, and he came over and joined in with Bobby for a couple of songs. It was unexpected and awesome!

[@sipesthebest128]

@@sallyphillips9175 Great story!!

[@danielolson5378]

I once told my drum teacher that i thought this song was hard to play! He said "congrats, you're a better drummer than me! You think it's hard, i think it's impossible!!"

[@sallyphillips9175]

Jeff Pocaro was an absolutely AMAZING drummer. The legendary Steve Lukather is the guitarist. All the members of Toto are highly regarded musicians who have played on a ton of songs for a wide range of artists.

[@soonergrif]

Guys, I'm 49 and have heard all the songs you guys review a million times but this channel is so refreshing to hear a younger generations point of view on all of them. I love the breakdowns and making me see the songs in a different light. Keep on keepin on because your channel rocks!

[@GES8215]

no drum machines, no sequencing, no auto tune, no Pro Tools... Talent, Practice, Chops, Skill, PRoduction, Live recorning...dedication... MUSIC!

[@jeffcappelletti1986]

There was sequencer used in the keyboard solo. The part right after the trumpet sound at the beginning is a roland mc hardware sequencer . After that descending synth sequence both David and Steve traded synthesizer lins

[@GES8215]

@@jeffcappelletti1986 well go figure..lol i guess for that time period it does kinda sound like that.

[@DreamsSketcher]

One of my favourites. Thanks for covering it. There are comments here saying it’s too soft for the channel. Some upset with Meatloaf being covered too.Well there are many of us who like both. There have been songs covered in the past that I really dislike but had their fans. I don’t tend to say that in comments criticizing the channel though. Because we will all take turns when it comes to liking or disliking all manner of songs that get reacted to. I like that you have variety. Thanks for that and a great reaction. Andy, this is a great song to listen to with your girlfriend!🙂🙂

[@bokononbokomaru8156]

Not my fave but I agree that they should try them all. They mentioned Paradise By The Dashboard Lights and I'm hoping they go there

[@susanaltman5134]

Amen!

[@zevongrie1402]

My music library has everything from Barry Manilow to Slayer. It really is ok to like more than one genre of music. And I just love the fact that A & A are listening to stuff that most of their peers would probably dismiss.

[@DreamsSketcher]

@@zevongrie1402 Exactly! And what wonderful variety there is!

[@DreamsSketcher]

@@bokononbokomaru8156 Heck yeah, Paradise is a great song and a very fun romp. I love that Meatloaf is more theatrical in his music/ storytelling.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Do you know why I love this channel? I learn so much from the comments about the musicians you profile. Great stuff! Thanks.

[@susanklasinski1805]

Before forming Toto, they helped out Boz Scaggs on his album Silk Degrees. You need to check out Lowdown and Lido Shuffle.

[@williamaustin1084]

Lido Shuffle a must!

[@davecummings2424]

Yes! Definitely give Boz a listen. Lido Suffle & Lowdown are great but Loan Me A Dime is a masterpiece.

[@Fuphyter]

That whole album, Silk Degrees, is freakin AWESOME!! 💜💜

[@kona883]

Dave Cummings incredible song! With the great Duane Allman playing slide guitar!

[@TimStorsved]

Ledo Shuffle, please!

[@submandave1125]

Horn arrangement was done by James Pankow, the trombonist for Chicago.

[@lucyforrester2633]

hey...didn't know that! the GREAT jimmy pankow

[@davidpost428]

Wow.

[@DR-cf6ug]

James Pankow did play on the song but it was session legend Jerry Hey who arranged the horns as well as play the trumpet.

[@bobkessler937]

I was a working musician for many years. When this song came out I was in a "Hotel" band - we would play a hotel bar for a few weeks, then do one night stands for a week while moving on to the next hotel. We were always, of course, having to learn new material to stay current with the charts. Every time a Toto song rose high up on the charts we would have the "Oh sh1t!" moment, especially me. As the keyboard player I would have to cover the horns, etc. as well as the keyboard parts. Toto songs always made me work my butt off, especially as, in addition to keyboard and production parts I would also have to sing BG vox. I had to work really hard, but it made me a better musician.

[@tallisonrausch5719]

Can’t imagine how your poor drummer felt having to learn the Rosanna shuffle groove!

[@jenndavin]

Steve Lukather and Joe Walsh rock solos on Don Henley's Dirty Laundry, another 80s classic.

[@meganparsons9106]

Is Don Henley gonna allow the song to be used without blocking?

[@alans1870]

Davin Saderholm fun fact I didn’t know. Thx

[@mljrotag6343]

@@meganparsons9106 Not likely.

[@davide.pedersen3378]

@@meganparsons9106 🤔🤔🤔

[@robmcgrath5202]

@@meganparsons9106 Rick Beato even made a video with an excerpt from Don Henley complaining about KZbin and not making any money from the videos. He blocks everything.

[@samuelmregister]

One of the most perfectly executed and produced pop songs in history.

[@esabris2151]

My favorite Toto song of all time, and it's so underrated. Loved it from the moment it came out.

[@garysteinert8555]

It’s amazing how 80s “pop rock” embarrasses the music of the last 20 years.

[@randlnickel9196]

Yes when every player mastered their instruments

[@irabernstein]

this track is Exceptional! And I mean it outstands plenty of its 1980 class, not unlike the rare contemporary BLAST 😉

[@scottycas]

Well said!

[@Theonlydump]

I wouldn't say this is entirely true. Every era has their hits and their stinkers. Unfortunately the deregulation of the late nineties saw a near monopoly of radio that homogenized most of the airwaves of America. Good music is still being made, but you have to dig for it.

[@EtopiaCA]

Spoken like somebody who still expects the music he enjoys to fall into his lap magically. There hasn't been a time where more music has been produced, of course you're going to have to sift through some crap to find whats good, that does not mean 80s music embarrasses anything.

[@greggary7217]

I almost passed on this one, it was all over AM back in the almost always in the car with other people so to me all I remembered was the hook. I’d never heard it on headphones tho so I jumped in - so very glad I did - totally changed my opinion of it. Turns out, I get to learn something too... awesome well done! Rock on :-)

[@JamieDavisBooks]

A lot of us had a serious crush on Rosanna Arquette. This guy had the real thing (at least for a little while). Awesome song.

[@kimberlyquintanilla5493]

I loved her in " The Executioner's Song" with Tommy Lee Jones.

[@scarpad]

Or After Hours

[@Lonejustice1]

She was the inspiration for Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Kimberly Quintanilla yes! GREAT movie! And Tommy Lee Jones is phenomenal too- also in “coal miners daughter.” Another excellent movie with Sissy Spacek!

[@jeffreymazzoli9814]

I think her name was Rosann and they added the a saying it sounded better in the song

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

i will say that the live, extended version is OUTRAGEOUSLY good! So much mammoth guitar work at the end by STEVE LUKATHER, pretty much in any compilation of twenty top guitarists. That fade out at the end was a spontaneous jam btw. Superb. This is the radio version. The drums were played by JEFF POCARO, a legendary session/studio player who died in his thirties in 1992. Keyboards Mike POCARO. Bass on the album was played by Steve POCARO. Yes, all brothers. This album won a Grammy for album of the year in 1983. LEELAND SKLAR, the legendary bassist, was brought in to take the place of Steve POCARO during a tour when Steve was diagnosed with ALS and had to leave the tour. Tragic. Lee has toured at least twice with Toto, I believe, and when he and Steve and Jeff got going together on a jam it was amazing. For those of you who are interested, and have 10 minutes, the following is a link to Lee Sklar on his channel talking about Jeff POCARO and his place in the tight community of session/touring musicians. The last three minutes is chit-chat but the first 10 is gold to those who are interested in the world of session musicians. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpe3apmnqcppjpI

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Try "I'm Not In Love" by 10cc for a real clever twist on love song lyrics.

[@susanklasinski1805]

They need to delve into 10cc’s body of work. Clever songwriting, talentd musicianship & ahead if its time sound production.

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Susan Klasinski The making of I'm Not In Love is a story in itself. There's a KZbin interview on it. Very interesting from a production point of view.

[@susanklasinski1805]

Hamilton Burger I’ve seen it. It’s great. They’re one of my all time favorite bands. I really love their album Sheet Music too. They were clever and quirky in the best possible way.

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Susan Klasinski Ah, to be 19 again..... Now I'm retired and watching my alter-ego listening to this music for the first time. And so is the circle of life...

[@susanklasinski1805]

Hamilton Burger I’m glad these kids are continuing to listen to and appreciate our music.

[@realmusic962]

Andy & Alex you NAILED this reaction. The analysis is freakin' spot-on!!

[@KremerJim]

Many people feel this is a perfectly crafted song.

[@violetterry7800]

Not really a big fan of Toto, but I'm such a big fan of you guys that I will listen to it with you! Have a great day 🤘❤

[@vickieray]

I concur 😉👍🏼🎶🎤🎸

[@JamesDatWork]

Toto's best music is in the Dune soundtrack .... disappointing movie but amazing soundtrack

[@karenmanemeit7803]

Same 💜

[@sdpints3189]

Me too!

[@tallykev6608]

@@JamesDatWork I love that movie

[@moonlitegram]

Toto is such an underrated band. I usually don't see them mentioned when people rattle off the usual classic rock staples. But they really deserve to be in there. Really great musicians and song writers that knew how to write really tight songs that could be really poppy but were still really satisfying to listen to from a musicians standpoint as well.

[@franklinden3497]

DAYUMM! That Jeff Pocarro, ripping those jazz/ rocks directing that delicious overproduced Pop rock wUndersauce!!

[@user-un7gp4bl2l]

You should do Telegraph Road by Dire Straits. It’s 14 minutes long but it’s completely worth it. It’s a masterpiece.

[@lutchlutive]

YESSS

[@dolphin8077]

Yessss Alchemy live. Real masterpiece. Mark is a Genius

[@girl_overthinx]

Add SkateAway, Romeo and Juliet ( Killers did a good version, but love the original) and Walk of Life , too.

[@annescholey6546]

Grew up with that one😁

[@mattpobursky850]

My favorite Dire Straits song!

[@kkirw01]

Watch Rick Beato’s What Makes This Song Great about this tune... I always liked this song but had a new found appreciation after watching that. Insane.

[@Slider6294]

Ditto- Rick’s breakdown is really awesome!!

[@ym61]

You boys nailed this song, many elements by a pro’s pro band. This was one of their big ones along with Africa

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

the Keyboards and Bass sounded really Proggy lol.

[@plpgto]

If you ever see them in Concert you will be BLOWN AWAY! They are Amazing❤

[@tyhenderson6725]

Saw them open for Journey last year in Seattle and they as a whole blew Journey (whom I love) out of the water. Amazing live.

[@kathygreager2761]

That's funny Alex. I feel the same way when I hear Rosanna. I'm a Sunday school teacher and love Christian music, but most of the week it's ROCK!

[@dannydorko7075]

Love this song. As great as 'Africa' is I've heard it so many times in my life that I prefer Rosanna. Fun fact: Toto wrote and played on the song Human Nature by Michael Jackson on his album Thriller

[@sine-nomine]

Rosanna, Hold the Line and Africa gets all the love. But "I will remember" is by far my Toto-favorite song!

[@OCRay1]

Rosanna Arquette will forever have a great song literally written for her. Pretty cool

[@scarlettohara5030]

There's just so much going on in this song - at the time it was mesmerizing! This song will always take me back to high school and is always on my playlist. The Pocaro Brothers, Steve Lukather, David Paisch and Bobby Kimball are pure heaven to me! Thanks!

[@legionofbarry]

You have to understand, this song was a monster hit in the 80's. You couldn't avoid it. It sold millions of copies, Millions! Steve Lukather on guitar and songwriter. Jeff Porcaro on drums. Stellar pop hit with rock and other stylings infused in it. Production doesn't get much better than this. S Tier without question. All around great song anyway you slice it.

[@andyball8379]

Usually Andy is brutally honest with the, "too long, it got boring." This is maybe the first time I ever heard, "could have used another chorus or two," but I'm with you guys on Rosanna: This song could go 30 mins, with a round-robin of solos. Especially Lukather's tasty, understated guitar.

[@bennyman1622]

I'm not sure I've heard this (somewhat longer) version. I've never owned a Toto album and only heard this on the radio, etc

[@loosilu]

Oh, Andy has complained about several songs being too short! Mostly from 60s I think, when it was rarer to get a long song..

[@andyball8379]

@@loosilu Heh, now that you mention it, yeah, now I do recall him saying, "nooo, you really gonna just pull me out of the sauce like that?"

[@loosilu]

@@andyball8379 I think that was Behind Blue Eyes!

[@Diecastclassicist]

Rosanna Arquette... just watch “Desperately Seeking Susan”... great song.

[@kdpflush]

She is also the inspiration for the song "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel.

[@rokkkrinn2793]

Yeah, the two dudes were in love with her. Not sure if either won her heart.

[@Mingus8]

It's actually about the beautiful actress Rosanna Arquette, who had a brief relationship with a band member right before this came out.. This is ridiculously well produced, and played.

[@jimholt2937]

Finally!!! A song that I requested! Thanks guys! ✌️

[@willtyler5094]

Please bring back the Police for more GREAT drumming

[@willtyler5094]

Message in a bottle would be top of my list :)

[@FawzySimon]

So lonely or Can't Stand Losing You or Every Little Thing She Does

[@willtyler5094]

Fawzy Simon yeah I’d say they should cover the earlier stuff first before stuff from ghost in the machine or synchronicity

[@domioele3346]

@@willtyler5094 I agree with you. Their early stuff is great. Even some of the obscure ones like No Time This Time for Stewart Copeland's drumming..

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Voices in My Head, Shadows in the Rain, Driven To Tears.

[@P-J-W-777]

The fact that Steve (guitar) and Jeff (drums) are on the entire Thriller album. They wrote the guitar, bass and drum parts for the songs. The amount of Albums Steve has been on is insane.

[@christophercrowder872]

Toto was one of those bands back in my youth that wasn't "everywhere", but everyone seemed to like them. Their guitarist, Steve Lukather, is still one of the most highly respected working musicians in the industry. Give, "I'll Supply The Love," a listen too. Same album, I believe, as, "Hold The Line".

[@mrgmusicclass]

Yes, these are grade A session guys. You here these same guys on Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, tons of pop hits, etc

[@darycat1]

“George Porgy” sung by Steve Lukather. ( although you’ll hate the ending)

[@Wordsmyth8]

That’s the only Toto song I’d put on a playlist. Great tune.

[@David35687]

Hate the ending of Georgy Porgy because there no fade out? I love the sudden ending…

[@garylagstrom3864]

Love drummer Jeff Pocaro’s shuffle throughout this song: combo of John Bonham on Fool in the Rain and Bernard Purtie’s shuffle!

[@riptheripper9060]

Happy Wednesday everyone. Girl Goodbye is the best song. It is their best banger. Girl Goodbye for sure. ✌ Peace ✌

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Agreed. Best song Toto has ever done.

[@kategillooly9039]

Rip The Ripper agree!! Love this song!! ❤️

[@darrens2558]

The Toto drummer (Jeff Porcaro) was influenced by the Purdie Shuffle played on Steely Dan's Home at Last.

[@vinyl3345keith]

UFO is way overdue

[@susanklasinski1805]

And Steely Dan's Katy Lied. Jeff was only 20 years old at the time!

[@recyclerhopkins]

Jeff Porcaro played drums on the Steely Dan albums Pretzel Logic(1974) at the age of 21, Katy Lied(1975) and Gaucho(1980).

[@dwightbaker7734]

Loved the Beatles album review and am still waiting for a Genesis reaction. Hook us up fellas.

[@gokhanersan8561]

There is, yet, hope for the new generation. These two kids just discovered rock’n’roll awesomeness! And reminded me how great this song was.

[@thomasm195]

This is the Purdie shuffle with a bo didley beat ,Jeff admits he combined the 2 together to create this amazing sound 👍

[@bennyman1622]

I'm at work, but I'll shuffle on home and listen later. Funny thing is, it's playing on the overheads here at work right now!

[@thackeryscroggins9947]

Yeah! More Toto sounds like a great day to me😁

[@CorePathway]

Putting the BASS in da baseline. Love it! I love singing the low baseline too. Hard to find in music.

[@brod5352]

I saw a documentary. They were all in love with Rosanna Arquette. She was really young and new to the LA scene and was leaving a trail of broken hearts everywhere she went is what I've been told. The song seems to agree.

[@adamschaller8847]

You guys should do "So Lonely" or "Synchronicity 2" by The Police!

[@audreysummers5807]

I LOVE "So Lonely". Excellent suggestion!

[@willtyler5094]

I’d add message in a bottle to that list, my favourite

[@PeteGeorge]

A few years ago I shared a plate of nachos at Cleveland Airport with Steve Lukather and Slash. Then Jeff Skunk Baxter walked up. Crazy! We were on the same flight to LA and they were at the Rock Hall doing a show with Les Paul.

[@Anniearchy]

PLEASE do The Flaming Lips "Do You Realize?" It's from 2001-so vintage! It's so beautiful!

[@bennyman1622]

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is an amazing album. I thought they were a punk band, and i only bought the 5.1 version because Elliot Scheiner of Steely Dan ( and Porcupine Tree ) fame mixed it. I'm glad I did!

[@kmorri9]

@@bennyman1622 one of the soundtrack albums from my time in college. SO GOOD.

[@bagelj]

Written about actress Rosanna Arquette whom was dating Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro in the 1980s. Rosanna was highly known for dating musicians and breaking their hearts in a big way. Many songs were written about her including Peter Gabriel who wrote all the songs on his “Steam” album about his relationship and breakup with Rosanne.

[@sood9876]

Oh well by Fleetwood Mac is one of my fovourite songs.

[@segan63]

Need to do some Iggy & the Stooges, maybe Search and Destroy. That's a real banger

[@fredhall6525]

A lot of good Stooges choices, but that one rocks hard.

[@TheCybertiger9]

? what year was that ?

[@segan63]

@@TheCybertiger9 Search and Destroy was from 1973 off of the Raw Power LP

[@JonathanBrookesAuthor]

Lust for Life

[@CamiMack5616]

It's nice to see you guys reacting to the softer side of some of the best music ever written. The 60s through 80s was quite amazing, and will never be replicated, in terms of talent and substance... glad you're not limiting yourselves.

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

Such a beauty!!! I've always loved this song and band. The transitions are so clean, vocals and beyond exactly how I remember. Thanks guys!! There are so many gems by this band and the individual members.

[@airwindows]

I'm not sure whether KZbin fixed itself or whether you experimented with peak limiting your video less hard, but suddenly it's perfect: this sounds huge! Thanks :)

[@tfrench4366]

I was 16 years old and I was working as a dishwasher at a dinner. Boy do I remember this album. They played this over and over again.

[@Ritaholden1]

One of the best songs created In the 80's. Looove this song!

[@kevingdoyle]

Love it. But when are you guys gonna get around to Mott The Hoople? All The Young Dudes (Written by David Bowie), All The Way To Memphis, Roll Away The Stone, Honaloochie Boogie etc etc. I promise you'll dig them.

[@Pcrimson1]

And "Violence" and "Walking with a Mountain". Also T Rex Jeepster Come on, they're going into the R&R Hall of Fame this year...

[@stevegreen5552]

Yep. Some great tracks by Mott The Hoople. Alice, Hymn for the Dudes, Thunderbuck Ram, One of the Boys (Dudes single B-side version), the medley from Mott the Hoople Live, to name a few. I have to add a lot of Ian Hunter's solo work too (love the Rant album). As for Mott, the Great White Wail...

[@gregsteele806]

Worst part of that song? The whole, awesome piano/guitar riff at the end? It NEVER gets played on the radio. >:(

[@ScottKornfeld]

I was thinking that too! Perhaps the best part of the song! I'm glad I've finally heard it.

[@bethshadid2087]

I've heard it on MTV before but that's about it 🤷🤦

[@BlackieNuff]

That's the cancer of music known as the "radio edit" or "single version". Butchering great songs for the dumbed-down "radio audience". That's why I hate radio. As Billy Joel said in one of his songs, "If you're gonna have a hit, you gotta make it fit (so they cut it down to 3:05)"...

[@mt9054]

If you’re gonna do Toto...then you gotta do some Journey...too many songs to mention...though Separate Ways opens shows and is pretty killer...

[@iancunningham5576]

I say, go deep with Journey. "SWEET AND SIMPLE" from the EVOLUTION album, 1979

[@Mark_McC]

You have the added bonus that Separate Ways also is the cheesiest/funniest video ever!!! Invisible instruments, ‘avant-garde’ visuals of the band, odes to dock side street walkers, Separate Ways is perhaps the worst/best video of all time!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpLXoKWEabVsl6M

[@lkaurie]

Mother, Father journey. Will blow you away guys! The live version

[@9337sjm]

Agree with the Journey suggestion. I have been requesting “FEELING THAT WAY / ANYTIME” for months.

[@donnalockhart50]

I too have been waiting for some Journey. My favorite band of all time.....Any of their music is wonderful!

[@davescheiber5148]

Wishing both of you guys a very Happy Papa Was a Rolling Stone Day! (it was the 3rd of September, a day I'll always remember, yes I will!)

[@Saffy-yr8vo]

I love this because Toto were inspired as teens after seeing Emerson Lake and Palmer in concert live to start a band , reference the big keyboard influence re Keith Emerson. It’s a fact!

[@susanklasinski1805]

I hear Hold the Line at the grocery store all the time

[@theodoreritola7641]

They like good 70s music then , From 1978

[@stevea3271]

Still haven't done Blackfoot. Try Train Train with the intro. You won't be disappointed.

[@paulrogers6704]

Steve A - Love it. Harmonica intro performed by Rickey Medlocke’s grandfather, Shorty Medlocke, who also wrote the song. Shorty was an inspiration for Skynyrd’s “Ballad of Curtis Lowe”, which should also be reacted to.

[@stevea3271]

@@paulrogers6704 The "electric harmonica" solo toward the end is just awesome

[@erikvaldur3334]

Highway song is another great one. To me, it's kind of a poor man's Freebird equipped with a long n killer gtr solo at the end, like Freebird.

[@erikvaldur3334]

@@paulrogers6704 I didn't know Ballad was about Ricky s old man. I can see the connection as Ricky played drums briefly in Skynyrd early on before he started Blackfoot.

[@paulrogers6704]

@@erikvaldur3334 yep...I heard Gary Rossington mention it in an interview once. It’s also listed on Shorty Medlocke’s Wikipedia page

[@frontprochproduction]

I was so lucky to see these guys live just once. It was one of the 3 BEST shows I will ever see. They were absolutely incredible..!

[@bdcosmo]

They opened for Yes in 2015...I was there for Yes. Toto rocked the house.

[@ralphvillanueva8724]

Great song, I got a chance to see them twice over the last 5 years, amazing live.

[@tommyonyx3430]

When Alex said he was impressed with the honesty of stating "he'll never be the man she needs him to be" it reminded me of Boston and the song "A Man I'll Never Be" and when he said he wasn't a church music guy it made me think they should listen to John Schlitt from Head East and Petra singing "The Road To Calvary" zero disappointment guaranteed !!!

[@mikeraney5990]

Or Skillet...Feel Invincible would probably make it onto Andy's "music to work out to" list.

[@bobbyowen5879]

Highway Song by Blackfoot gents

[@scottking2951]

Yes

[@KWayne6756]

These guys barely scratched the surface of some incredible pillars of rock and roll. It cracks me up when you guys suggest obscure music that is personal to you.

[@bobbyowen5879]

I thought they wanted to experience all classic rock. This song is a classic southern rock song. From the comments i get when I suggest this, others agree with me.

[@KWayne6756]

It's a two minute song that goes on for over five and a half minutes. On and on and on and on ad nauseam. There are also so many A tier bands that they haven't even heard yet.

[@michaelbochnia5686]

Train, Train!!!!

[@jennytalks5882]

"You know what would make me lift more weights is PEG!" Haha. Lol'd

[@robertperrella4194]

that INTRO DRUM SHUFFLE by jeff porcaro sets up the rest of this excellent song with its BRILLIANT ARRANGEMENTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CorePathway]

He learned from the masters and became one himself.

[@MMFrye]

I remember when this was released. I loved it! Except for the synth. I've never been a fan of synthesizers and their inorganic sound. It was written for actress Rosanna Arquette. The lyrics are great. And Alex, if you want to discuss the Crusades - you know how to get in touch. Great video, guys.

[@AvocaSingleTrack]

it was not written for or about rosanne arquette . Dave Paich wrote a song about his first love . Steve Porcaro was hanging with arquette and a few of them knew her. Dave Paich decided to use her name for the song which was already written

[@MMFrye]

Steve's Mixed Bag OK 👌

[@gregrambo606]

Except maybe "Summer Breeze" by Kool and the Gang from the early 70's. Synths have to be done just right, agreed.

[@MMFrye]

Greg Rambo Agreed

[@gregrambo606]

@@MMFrye Sorry. The song is Summer Madness by Kool and the Gang. I should know better. I've got that album right here (1973).

[@annesborggreve1286]

You guys need to listen to Robert Palmer! Especially: Sneakin' Sally through the ally

[@DrNothing23]

Palmer's got some of the NASTIEST grooves in his tunes! Swanky-ass grinds... ;)

[@edhubal2638]

Hear hear keep saying this. The players on Palmer's first several solo albums read as a role call of pure talent. Little Feat, The meters, Chuck Rainy, Bernard Purdie, Carol Kaye, The Brecker Bros, Steve Winwood, and on and on and on. Everyone should do themselves a favor... give a listen, and Sneakin Sally through the ally is the perfect gateway. So much music so little time.

[@DreamsSketcher]

@@edhubal2638 Yeah, what a talent Palmer was. And fellow musicians always remarked on this. He tried all kinds of sounds, and did it successfully.

[@toddjackson5131]

'Girl Goodbye' is the ToTo song you want to hear. 'SCHOOL' - SUPERTRAMP

[@michaelbochnia5686]

yepper, hard rocker, great, great vocals and oh that drum track! Best song Toto does, did will ever do.

[@xcellent-records]

Toto is still active and was touring in 2019. There are videos on KZbin of them performing live last year (40 Tours Around The Sun Tour) and there is even an entire "Toto Live In Poland 2019" concert available on KZbin (along with their classic 1980's videos).

[@Custom2K]

I'm 19 years old and this is my favourite song lol. Legit listen music from the 50s to the 90s and that's it

[@servantofg-d5393]

I see you haven't checked out any songs by Jefferson Starship, Cheap Trick or John Cougar Mellencamp yet. Here is some great suggestions for these Bands - Jefferson Starship - Miracles; Cheap Trick - Surrender; John Cougar Mellencamp - Pink Houses. Your Welcome.

[@JonathanBrookesAuthor]

Definitely Surrender

[@DeeWaterlily]

Miracles is a beautiful song but I think Ride The Tiger is great for this venue.

[@rustytime]

Good song. Known for its highly influential namesake half-time shuffle, as well as the ending guitar solo played by guitarist Steve Lukather. The drum pattern is known as a "half-time shuffle", and shows "definite jazz influence".