Second Time Reaction to TOTO - HOLD THE LINE

[@mynameispaul0530]

These guys were the elite session musicians of that time period. They also played for Michael Jackson's Thriller album and Steely Dan.

[@onsesejoo2605]

The drummer Jeff Porcaro told in an interview that he was once asked to play in a certain style for the session. The producer played the song and it was Jeff himself playing the drums which he naturally recognised immediately.

[@Reardonsteel236]

So your saying that the producer wanted Jeff to play like Jeff? Lol​@@onsesejoo2605

[@BrakRulesAll]

45 years ago and I remember it like it was yesterday. So much talent in that band.

[@johntremmel3949]

Toto consisted of some of the very best session players in the music business in late 70s the guitar player is phenomenal Steve lukather

[@behindenemylines9033]

Toto has an incredible catalog. Their debut album is fire!

[@AzViking69]

I was a fan as a child but took me years to appreciate the sheer talent the group had.

[@jonahhex8178]

I was a teenager in the 80's. All this music was just atmospheric to me back then. Like you said, I'm just now starting to really appreciate how good some of those bands actually were.

[@Abri412]

This is my favorite Toto song, and it always makes me wonder why they never really let Bobby Kimball loose a little more. He kills it on lead vocals and they still hand it off to other guys so much. Give him free rein on a few of their rock bangers and I think they become a truly iconic band.

[@zennenn]

I agree! I love his vocals, he needed to be up front more.

[@pietrocofelice2292]

Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro, David Paich, Mike Porcaro .... TOTO !!!! ONE OF THE MOST BIGGEST BAND IN THE HISTORY.

[@quincee3376]

Which one sang Africa??

[@scooby1992]

David Paich sang most of it and Bobby Kimball backed up by Steve Lukather sang the chorus I think .​@@quincee3376

[@russellsuttles7785]

My favorite group even though they are studio musicians they are the best at what they do! They are scary good!

[@deenam1756]

One of the first rock songs of the late 70's to have a "new" sound when it came out in 1978 along with "Just What I needed" by The Cars that came out just a few months earlier...Amazing music.

[@quicktastic]

I wore this LP out back when it came out playing it over and over lol. That whole album is great. Still sounds great to me and fun to see someone experience for the first time again.

[@robertrussell5948]

They're guitarist is amazing. I remember when this song came out and I couldn't wait to hear it on the radio

[@robertrussell5948]

This is the perfect rock song. That guitarist is amazing.

[@stevecrocker6904]

yes, Steve Lukather's solo here is so fierce - and yet melodic to the max

[@metalmark1214]

Just heard this on my local classic rock radio station. Great song.

[@pamagnolia]

Fantastic band and a great song!! Glad you liked this!! 😅

[@robertrussell5948]

This band was definitely a talented bunch. Extremely talented.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

This came out when I was in junior high and I immediately loved it on the radio and rushed out and bought the single and came home and figured the piano part out in 2 or 3 minutes and then I spent the next several weeks annoying my family by banging that piano part, playing the bassline with my left hand, and trying to sing to it which of course is nearly impossible because Mickey Thomas is so damn good. And I would say he definitely has soul to his voice. You've probably already reacted to it but the hit song Jane by Jefferson Starship features Mickey Thomas on lead vocals and it is another absolute powerhouse in terms of showing off his singing ability. Plus it's a totally rocking song. He also takes lead on an Elvin Bishop Band song that was a huge hit in its own right, I Fooled Around and Fell in Love. There he really shows you some of his soul.

[@billwren5033]

There is no way you can stick that many great musicians in a band and them not be great. Impossible.

[@redzone77p]

The great Jeff Porcaro on drums..RIP Toto at Montreux live circa 1990, killer.

[@Reardonsteel236]

6:31 Piece for piece, the most talented band on the planet. You are right. Toto is a hard rock band that has legit pop and R&B songs on every album

[@switchfoot8702]

Love that song, been listening to it for decades!

[@KevinPierce-pu4bd]

This is on a lot of top ten rock songs ever. Check out their concert in Paris in the early 1990's great version of this song. The whole concert is good.

[@mikefixx7177]

This song always has been fire.Great pick !

[@bimini1216]

They were some of the best musicians of all time in pop, jazz, funk, r&b. They had players who were next level

[@mrman487]

This has been a staple of rock radio forever and it still kicks ass.

[@SKEC212]

That cracked me up when you said "I wanna hear it again". That chorus hits different.

[@wkanost]

Yeah that’s right! My generation was awesome!

[@loisfreeman1646]

Rosana by them is great.

[@hmichaelr1]

I always enjoy watching you enjoy!

[@joelliebler5690]

Such a great precision studio band with fantastic vocals!

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Hey guys, please ! come back with them, with these super songs : ''All supply the love''. ''Angel don't cry'' , ''Africa'', ''99'' , ''Goodbye girl''(An absolute Toto masterpiece) , "St' George & the dragon", "All us boys", "Goodbye Eleonore" , "Turn back", '''Hydra'' & ''Stranger in town'', Trust me , You won't regret it. Ron.

[@toddashton9696]

thanks for getting to this one from my youth. Love that hook.

[@g.dubyou6263]

I’m from this generation. This is one of their favorite songs for me. It’s really hard to pick one between this and Foreigner Urgent. Foreigner was just as amazing. You have to make sure you get to Foreigner. They are also famous for “I want to know what love is.”

[@loisfreeman1646]

I haven't heard that since the 90's. I never got a CD of them but still looking!

[@vicprovost2561]

Great song from crack musicians, this was huge back in the day! 🎸

[@robertgarcia3031]

This is my favorite song by the band.

[@rickthoma6428]

Great song,and vocals.Love the enjoyment by the feaction.

[@SuperHenryVa757]

Whoa whoa whoa !!

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

i LOVE this song

[@frasercathygartside1356]

imagine having to be the singer in front of those musicians! the singer had to be fearless and just right - and they were

[@willfromyadkinville]

this song was the bomb for a time on pop radio back then!

[@amb6899]

For me this is the complete opposite of Africa. THIS IS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD, THIS IS FIRE.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@encompassvideo5429]

The drummer, who died long ago, was beyond compare. If you like his work here checkout lowdown by Boz Scaggs.

[@punkydoodle4774]

I fell down the Toto rabbit hole with this song.

[@rodb9275]

You could have played it again, I would have stuck around for it. LOL. Great reaction

[@jt1wolf]

Awesome love this song!

[@hubrisnaut]

I believe us old timers are going to save planet earth. Yes, we had music

[@healing344]

Oh shut up. You ruined the earth.

[@TheIzzo1000]

Shout out to GTA: San Andreas for introducing me to this classic 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevenbennett9425]

You should do Toto's song St George and the Dragon from their Hydra album

[@petersicilian5669]

Love your content. You’re as beautiful as ever. I appreciate your hard work.

[@brianstephens2762]

❤

[@rogerdaly6326]

If i remember correctly this was their first big hit.

[@drakeswarchannel2530]

You are very beautiful and intelligent woman. Your husband is a very cool dude.

[@RollandGirouard]

When this came out, i ran out and bought the 45 if you're old enough to know what im talking about.

[@Toto-hq5cf]

Yes. I am 🎸💪😊

[@colbymasvidal2397]

Bobby Kimball🔥❤️

[@mikewelsh6693]

Come back with I'll Supply The Love. One of their very best!!

[@larrywalling4682]

👍😎

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. T., I love Toto.. ♠Mr. G..

[@j.j.upright4010]

Love the way you laugh giggles! Can we Groove? 👀 Do you like Italian Americans?

[@jonlate4581]

Its a great song already, but Steve Lukather is part of ToTo so then theres that...

[@Jonathan-d1b3g]

👍👍👍👍

[@mikemaricle9941]

St. George and the Dragon. Or the entire Hydra album.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

You would like Toto’s Out Of Africa

[@stephenpemberton85]

You've seen this one before with your man coz I remember you going Whoa whoa whoa!😆

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Hahahahaha….. she got blown away a second time.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenpemberton85]

@@TheAdventuresofTNT ✌️💛🤘

[@judgildea]

Don't sleep on Toto..lol

[@leetroy3129]

Not a Toto fan but this s a real good song.

[@EarthWalker2023]

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