Toto - Africa (Live)

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Toto were formed in LA in the late 70's by a group of friends who were all much in demand session musicians. They went on to epitomise the classic American pop/rock sound of the 80's and 90's with hit albums and singles including Hold The Line, Africa, I Won't Hold You Back and the multi-Grammy winning Rosanna.
Live In Amsterdam was recorded in front of a fanatical crowd in 2003 during the world tour in support of their album "Through The Looking Glass". The set includes all their hits, tracks from that album together with live favourites.
This track is from the full concert DVD "Live in Amsterdam", available now from Eagle Vision.

[@lauroncaligner1804]

Imagine going to a toto concert and they dont play this song.

[@camara0]

no way

[@lolhahalolhaha111]

worse, I saw them live and they ruined the song. They streched it out 20 minutes with solo's and barely any singing. Hold the line was played much better.

[@strayjay61]

The Horror Horror!

[@TomSistermans]

It would be a better concert, toto isn't a very strong band when it comes to live concerts but they really butcher Africa

[@cocoa.exe.2279]

R.I.P

[@1caaru5]

I might be mistaken, but this is so epic Can we hit 5000 litres of rain in Africa

[@blanonski]

5000 liters

[@1caaru5]

@@blanonski *5000

[@Kaynos]

mistaken you are not.

[@manimax3]

Dude concentrate on whats coming from the north.

[@1caaru5]

@@manimax3 dude. Bless the rains

[@turdferguson7264]

Mike Pocaro was the funkiest bass player in Rock n Roll!! So underrated!!

[@jimbartlett1333]

He and Simon Phillips really killed it !

[@SoftRockMusic88]

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

[@thaasouza15]

Here

[@felix-mf4pv]

Yas 💯

[@magorzatarakowiecka7052]

I feel the same, I love Toto and Africa 🌍!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@reinaldopereira9267]

Eu do Brasil estou

[@rehswonnous4916]

From🇵🇭💪😊

[@voloftn]

That drummer is smooth. He needs more love in these comments.

[@kravitz1999]

Simon? he's a beast. Drummers all know who he is :)

[@luizcruz9656]

Yes

[@danw331]

There used to be a joke about him, it went 'Why hasn't Simon Philips got a driving license? Because he doesn't know the difference between left and right'. The idea being he's so ambidextrous he can play everything both ways. Such a master.

[@TravelingCelloSearchforMusic]

Like!

[@michaelmclaughlin3837]

what is even more awesome is when you learn that he is actually playing behind the loop that Jeff Porcaro used on the original recording. Simon is an absolute master at the drums. There is another video that shows what he is playing during the main verse and how he has to play light and accent the main loop and not step on it .... and I would kill to be as fluid a player as he is, triplets for days and days. (and love your Icon, I'm in Oak Ridge, Go Vols!)

[@MarkyBuMusic]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the cleanest drum fill ever at 3:28 ? Simon Phillips is a heavily underrated drummer.

[@luiggiibanez]

Simon Phillips is a global authority when it comes to percussion instruments.

[@trueknowledgeispower]

....acknowledged.

[@isaacjohnson5182]

Nicko Mcbrain from Iron Maiden is one of my all time favourites to, he plays beats and changes tempos so fucking well. Phillips is another one of my favourites along side Taylor Hawkins as well.

[@drummeralbertrivera9577]

Luiggi Ruiz When it comes to fusion or other genres.

[@jeffersoncochran1906]

Yes we CAN!

[@davidg.9932]

Michael Joseph "Mike" Porcaro- May 29, 1955 - March 15, 2015-Miss the funky bass playing...R.I.P.

[@leatheredlife4861]

The chorus is just pure perfection with Bobby...

[@macaulay_galkin]

Sounds like playback

[@youpeopleareallinsane]

@@macaulay_galkin It is. Somehow didn't ruin it for me lol still epic.

[@corentinfreestyle5043]

@@youpeopleareallinsaneyes it is because we see the difference from the moment he really sings the variation with his particular voice

[@DanNJ316]

It's great to see Bobby Kimball on stage in much better times than what he's going through now, at 73 and suffering from the early stages of dementia and severe hearing loss. I don't care whether they used a backing track or whatever else here, in his prime Bobby was one of the great voices in music, and he was a huge part of the success of Toto and the incredible body of work they put together. I think we should all put some respect on his name.

[@douglaskelly9173]

Unfortunately that's the way some things happened!

[@StopSilvester]

@@douglaskelly9173 great respect

[@teekay_1]

You should read Steve Lukather autobiography. He has some "interesting" things to say about Bobby.

[@StopSilvester]

@@teekay_1 what are you referring to`? i dont see how reading a book alone would change everyones mind

[@jaggass]

Toto played You Are The Flower on their live streamed show they did last year as a tribute to him. Nobody was better than Bobby back in the day.

[@EmilY-gp1qh]

How does that drummer manage to look like a 13 year old kid and 50 year old guy at the same time ?

[@chagoalonso3136]

Emil Y Love you

[@Albert-Freeman]

Emil Y keepin' face shaved + the hairstyle 😂😂

[@EmilY-gp1qh]

Do you have dyslexia?

[@polofdez]

Simon phillips great jazz drum player

[@thetoiletinspector6878]

It's the hair and the shirt

[@jaredbasslessons9577]

The Best Bass Solo Ever 4:33 Sadly the bassist died but will remember him.

[@hdfloyd]

Paccaro's bass line solo is legendary! To me this was there BEST tour video this thing was hot from beginning to end!!

[@kurgin]

I was 13 in the 80's and was calling in this song to the radio station to ask them to play it..... sometimes i waited for over an hour for them to answer, and then 3 hours for them to play it. Now I can hear it whenever I want..... this generation has no idea.

[@garyhighley9022]

And then hit play-record on the cassette at just the right moment so to catch the opening notes and miss the goofy DJ talking....here's that hot new single from Toto, we ain't in Kansas anymore Dorothy ...hahahaha

[@williambarr318]

Wow I’m 14 and I never really realised how hard it was to listen to your favourite songs.

[@kurgin]

@@garyhighley9022 haha no kidding, those stupid DJ's would talk through the first part of the song!

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@kurgin and/ or talk over the ending or cut it short

[@OriginalPuro]

The generations of instant access has no clue (1997+), which is why their attention span is diminishing, they've never had to wait for anything so to have everything makes everything less valuable. Having to wait for something makes it more valuable, which is a good thing.

[@Gonzo2707]

This is sooo painful to watch now - I attended this concert. RIP Mike Porcaro. Gone, but never forgotten.

[@neffosm5732]

He died like 10 years ago!!!

[@newgeneration474]

@@neffosm5732 the concert was in 2003

[@newgeneration474]

@@neffosm5732 read the description

[@rasmusroligheter5226]

@@neffosm5732 and what

[@marcelhaik8035]

I'm so sorry to hear that.😢

[@moharak]

They still looked great 20 years ago. I have good memories of listening to them in high school. They weren't considered a "cool" group but we all tapped our toes to their stuff. Africa is a great tune.

[@BoxTunnel]

As a classic rock, metal and punk fan for some reason I've loved this song since I first heard it. As a bass player and as a chap who appreciates Mike Porcaro's talent, there is no place in any song ever for a flippin' bass solo!

[@TheAJUniverse]

So we're not gonna talk about this amazing drummer?

[@rmcvyp8633]

google Simon Phillips for some out of this world drumming

[@amesailor]

I'll talk about him all day

[@amesailor]

Big shout out to his drum tech too. Dude's got those things sounding clean.

[@vslurk]

Would hate to fill any of there shoes

[@richardfox7487]

Fantastic drummer.

[@hamter.]

Rains? Blessed. Drums? Echoing. Hotel? Trivago.

[@pankrechu3631]

Yee? Haw

[@Rapitor23]

Kkkkkkk

[@ashtonleah3813]

oh what an ace! i literally didnt expect that lol

[@escudonegro6891]

Brasileiro?

[@davijazzz]

Kkkkkkkjkkjjkjjkk

[@erikomarlaralloja6435]

The three original members. this is pure gold

[@robandcheryls]

I’m a 53 yr old veteran of (20nyr Army)four tours. Since high school and these songs gave me focus. Thank you @Toto. 🇨🇦 Veteran

[@hcaballero57]

🇺🇸 Army Vet 5 yrs, 1 tour OEF, 1 tour Afghanistan.

[@parzival8108]

holy cow, Mike Porcaro is an amazing bassist, you can tell he has so much fun playing this song. rest in peace Mike, you will be missed

[@UnderTheTableGremlin]

I’d pay for the entire concert JUST to hear them play this song. Seriously. The concert could just consist of this song over and over for an hour and I’d pay a hundred bucks + for it.

[@Dom21221]

💯 would do that too. Check out the cover from Mike Masse. You won’t regret it 😀

[@WillieBeeman23]

Excellent idea Sir, I’m In!!!

[@erinangela4694]

I will do the same¡¡🙂🙂🙂

[@tylerbeard3587]

Me too, there is something blessed about this song that puts me in a diffrent place.

[@rosefuentes9787]

I bless the rain in africa❤️😍😘🇵🇭😊

[@simonelliot3712]

That high vocal in the chorus sounds just like it always did. Amazing!

[@dekeltal]

That's because it's most likely a playback

[@simonelliot3712]

@@dekeltal It's not a playback. His vocal is well documented.

[@rodrigozamo]

@@dekeltal Not playback but there is post production added, and you can clearly hear Kimbal's autotune added in the Falling in Between DVD.

[@McDoinky]

Definitely edited in That's the original vocal take

[@spptube]

Drums and Bass are top notch. What a song by Toto.

[@SwedySick]

This song is so good they named a continent after it

[@jonwingate5535]

Dats phunny

[@mrdonut4537]

Blatantly copied from the music video

[@AI_GAMER_GUY]

the original comment was so good you copied it here

[@SwedySick]

@@AI_GAMER_GUY exaaaaactly

[@erikrodriguez8979]

Totally! The chicken came before the egg kinda thing.😊

[@louisthompson6333]

The guy who sang the chorus is a generational talent

[@pignonMZ6]

Except in this performance no human sang the chorus, which is understandable, with age the voice changes and the range becomes narrow. Still sad though, because I'm pretty sure the singer doesn't know his mic is muted judging from his efforts. At the end his mic is turned back on and he clearly can sing.

[@aebhosor4835]

Who, Bobby Kimball? Yeah, he was great.

@@pignonMZ6 As much as it shocks you, the mic is turned on all the time and there are tons of recent live performances where you can see him singing. Talent, existed back in the days.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

@@pignonMZ6 Either that or he’s lip syncing until the end.

[@CherylBattista]

Please don’t sit and trash talk Any of these men. I know them, worked for Bobby Kimball and they are the nicest and most talented mofos in the music business. Do a little research before you trash talk my friends.

[@loganfortune6698]

The bass drives this song,so powerful

[@ajthefujoshi]

My mum and her sister got a chance to see them live, and they were just having a blast. The tour of Toto in Manila was a complete surprise, according to people. If anyone was there, leave your fan accounts here.

[@rodolphelaporte2548]

Mike Porcaro, i've a lot of respect for him, best bass player, R.I.P legend.

[@Endidixknsej]

Picture V4s very talented he was

[@rockz917]

Press 🅱️

[@azharbaloch6127]

God rest his soul.

[@ibrahimanjum6575]

Picture V4s RIP

[@gustavobordenave4734]

❤❤❤tan bueno como nuestro argentino cachorro López

[@liamg2271]

The drummer is absolutely masterclass.

[@drummerboy2834]

Liam G Simon Phillips is a god.. My drum teacher made me watch him 20+ years ago... I can now say at 48 I am truly ambidextrous thanks to watching him and practicing, practicing and more practicing lol

[@JorgeLopez-bq5ng]

Simon Philips is fucking GOD

[@jessicathorner8336]

No shit shirlock

[@johannesdmth]

hes very good but id like to see jeff porcaro one last time

[@marioivkovcic3253]

Probbably the only one who could replace Jeff...

[@paulkent1964]

One of my favourite songs of all time. Love everything about it.

[@fredmutalya3888]

How come i haven't seen this performance rated high anywhere in the greatest of all time. Wow!! They don't just pull off such magnificent performances. This was simply mouthwatering.....

[@michaelkiaunis8572]

Toto is not just another 80s band. They are real deal professional musicians.

[@ryantobin1007]

Absolute Guns. Jeff Porcaro was on another level

[@johnoswaldpalines]

Ultimate recording sessionists / hit makers

[@Grayback1973]

Bobby Kimball was one of the greatest vocalists in his day but what made Toto such a great band is how everybody contributed. They made songs where 3 guys would sing in different parts of the song and it not only worked but it was magical. They also used many differnet types of instruments and NONE of their songs sounded the same, they were all very unique! Quite possibly the most talented group of musicians the planet has ever seen. One other thing I have to say was about the song Rosanna.When Bobby says "I never knew that losing you would ever hurt so bad!"......It just was not possible for him to sing that lyric any better.He belted it out with pure perfection. God could that man sing!

[@zaziou711]

Led Zep was miles ahead

[@tinydancer36]

Bobby Kimball...legend!

[@ricardoalurca9044]

@@zaziou711 led zep overrated as fxck

[@kemyge]

in the past yes.... But now he needs to stop

[@905Alive]

@@zaziou711 no way, not musically

[@gilmarcantopostal2112]

Toto é uma banda incrível, Cantam e tocam muito, sou fã!!! Essa música é um hino, um clássico. Obrigado Toto!!!

[@victoraugustocorinthiano6452]

Sem dúvidas, parece um hino , que canção linda , eles cantam com a alma ❤

[@marcomendonca5736]

Nunca mais teremos criações inspiradas como essa. Felizes os que viveram esses bons tempos.

[@thisismyhandle27]

Can we appreciate one of the nastiest bass solo done live? That was amazing! Not many groups sound just as good or better live than on their album! Pure Talent!

[@rdownmakeITbetter]

Considering how much pain he was probably in at this time makes that solo even more impressive!

[@tomjones861]

So it’s 2021 and this song is still a banger

[@marcop.lavezzi5955]

It always will be

[@pearlycantaleo4358]

True

[@jackfrost6310]

YES IT IS

[@hello-fj4pf]

Oh yeah

[@StargazerFS128]

Toto’s Africa is sonic therapy.

[@lesbasch8467]

This band is like a gift that keeps on giving and giving. The vocal ranges, tonality and musical talent of each member of the band is above phenomenal, it's "Epic!"

[@tapsX3]

Back when bands really sang and harmonized. Real instruments being played too. In other words, pure talent.

[@janekmachnicki2593]

Agree

[@amandareynolds2781]

Such a beautiful song

[@gregteigland4788]

One of the best songs ever written. Is a top 10 song for me.

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

I'm not sure how much of the chorus was sung live. It's one of greatest choruses of all time. The layers are beautifully put together and work so well. That little jam at the end of this was sounding pretty sweet as well.

[@RikiJasmin]

Obviously playback. Dude acted worse than a p**n star

[@tonyoliver2334]

Yeah the chorus was definitely a track. Wonder why? Bobby may have had issues?

[@joeromack6188]

@@tonyoliver2334 utter crap you have no clue what you are talking about

[@DarcieGlam]

RiP Mike Porcaro - such an amazing bass player.

[@cuzzinzofficial]

DarcieGlam rip

[@larrysanchez1927]

DarcieGlam Totally One Of the Best Bas Players Ever.....Rip🙏💯

[@katherinelynne9646]

He just inspired so much and now I am an actual bass player

[@marcelopaur2736]

Que en paz descanse !! Excelente músico !!!!!

[@erinangela4694]

he was really a good bass player.I kept repeating I’ll be over you and that bass part he did🙂

[@SubhansVault]

In the beginning the guitarist kissed the keyboardist’s hand because The song is originally written by the keyboardist and when he showed this song to everyone in his group the guitarist especially hated the song.

[@blackknight5338]

Oh shit...

[@thatoneguywholooksawfulinp3782]

Thank you Kanye.Very cool

[@score1x]

Yes, the rest of the band thought he was nuts

[@hafizajiaziz8773]

Steve "Luke" Lukather (the guitarist) also hate the official video where they play on top of giant books

[@mamtamamta1597]

Subhan's Vault hello with Sapna Studio Satpal Saini ke 0

[@PaulRobert474]

A top 10 "Chorus" of all time.

[@Cindi644]

The drummer is lit! Toto rocks forever!

[@Hextraordinary13]

I love that the guy who said the song wouldn't be a hit (or something to that effect) went over and "kissed the ring" of the band member that wrote it. That's HILARIOUS.

[@sergarlantyrell7847]

If your dads formed a band... They would look like Toto.

[@mikeyljacmikeyjac1807]

Problem is they wouldn't sound like them

[@bigbadryster]

@@mikeyljacmikeyjac1807 no they definitely would. They, vocally, sound tragic.

[@plumbelect]

i´d like to be the singer.... what a beautiful dream I have....

[@lucatoni6402]

i only have one :/

[@jrssww]

this comment :D

[@0regretsinlife]

These extraordinary talented men worked together to create a masterpiece that refuses to age

[@earlganuelas]

I've watched a ton of Toto videos on KZbin and I think this takes the cake for the best version of Africa. Great to see Mike being highlighted here, and to hear Simon laying down those tasty fills

[@cwir88]

That drum fill at 3:28 is smooth, my God!

[@andreleite770]

It's just perfect!

[@trabajosunaddanihernandez2612]

Simply divine... is the great Simon Phillips

[@edisontesla3932]

He must have experimented with several fills, eventually coming up with the perfect one.

[@mazrio128]

Ok. I’m gonna be that guy. Go listen to Jeff’s fill live at Montreux from 1991. Jeff aka Jeff Porcaro founder of TOTO and the greatest musician of all-time. No disrespect to Simon. Just some info for those who would like to research the GOAT. ❤️🇮🇹

[@garbanzobean1]

Drums and bass. Holy crap they've got that bottom covered. Fantastic!

[@slammingrooves]

RUTH HODGE Jeff porcaro is missed, but man, does Simon do a great job. And his drums sound phenomenal!

[@davidnissim9203]

Jeff Porcaro did it the best. The guy in this video did a good job, but no one could play like Porcaro.

[@cambrown2784]

Jeff Porcaro was irreplaceable. Even Simon Philips knows that. But more importantly, Mike Porcaro knew it too. He formed a distinct relationship with Simon that was entirely different than his one with his brother because Mike knew, as a part of the percussion section, the importance of having one with every drummer he played with. Its also what made him such a popular studio bassist. I think this could have only helped Simon assume the role of filling some very big shoes, and I think Simon has done admirably in his work. Its still Toto, but its Simon's rhythm now. As it should be. RIP to both Mike and Jeff Porcaro. I hope the family documentary sees the light of day.

[@monkeydluffy4218]

They are both different and both excellent and very respected, they made an amzing job on this song the rest is subjective...

[@erivers71]

Drummer and bassist are so tight, wow! Now thats what a call a very tight groove. Every musician in this band is amazing!

[@DavidG2P]

Man the drummer gives me the shivers! What kind of groove is this guy putting between the lines there!

[@cholze9146]

Toto: *End the concert without Africa* Audience: "Disappointingly walk away" Paich, whispering in low tone of voice: *I hear the drums echoing tonight...*

[@chrisorlando6162]

I NEVER LEFT MY SEAT!!

[@AGTM99]

cuando fue eso? me gustaria verlo!

[@BillyBrasilOficial]

The charisma of this bass player and impressive.

[@Francisqueti]

Era marca registrada do Mike. Criativo e carismático. Não é a toa que é um dos maiores da história.

[@karlukvp]

@@Francisqueti infelizmente nos deixou

[@PAL737]

the bass player is one of the founders. Mike Porcaro

[@JanBulin]

@@PAL737 No, the original and founder bass player is David Hungate.

[@sav6448]

I don’t know what it is, but even at a younger age I’ve LOVED this song. I always tell people “my favorite song is this” or “my favorite song is that” but at 22, I’ll hear this song at work or on the radio and I get so EXCITED!! This. This is my favorite song ever!

[@lindsaygrose-harding1941]

One of the best songs ever written. Love to listen to it. ❤️ I have listened to every version on KZbin over and over again.

[@Officialsullyerna1]

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here

[@greglovering9548]

OMG-- what a TIMELESS GROUP & HIT!!!!! Literally brings tears to me eyes from the 80's!!!!

[@SWog617]

Rest in peace, Mike Porcaro. I lost my mom to the same disease. I can personally vouch for the great work done by the ALS Association for those affected by the disease and their families. They really appreciate donations. One day a cure will be found.

[@ollyalme]

Every single live Toto performance is the best live Toro performance I've ever heard. It shouldn't even be possible, but it turns out it is. Maybe a few on the side, absolutely no one above!

[@Wisoare]

Como amo esta música, seus acordes, uma loucura, grato Toto

[@grantcheney5070]

When you're still a teen on the inside, but your mirror says you're fifty. Time flies. Be good to one another and enjoy life.

[@adrianarencibia7780]

I totally agree enjoy your life in the inside and yes time flies also be good to one another or the world is blank.

[@heikob.4704]

this is so true

[@mariav.5828]

Thank you, Grant , "I will remember" (Toto, Tambu, 1995) " I was born in the land Of the sun And the tall green grass And I don t understand How all this has come to pass".

[@grantcheney5070]

@@mariav.5828 Wishing you and your family all the best! "This too, shall pass." Much love from Michigan.

[@plcc07777]

50 ??? I'm 70 and still a teen on the inside !!! 🤩🤩

[@rangerwhite7091]

Bobby Kimball has recently been diagnosed with Dementia. Remember his greatness as one of the best AOR vocalists in history.

[@davidnissim589]

Oh no. They’ve already lost two of the Porcaro’s and one of their former frontmen, now they’re gonna lose the original voice soon. What a shame.

[@groovefretboard]

It’s bad yet they lived the lives of Kings and traveled the world playing iconic music so all in all it was a way Better ride than 99% of the rest of us

[@jasonklein4031]

Bobby has had one hell of a wild life but still sad news nonetheless

[@psychedelicfright85]

This band just can't catch a break. It really fucking sucks

[@casinosnoopy9900]

If so, i feel badly for him. My dad had dementia and watching a loved one go out like that is brutal.

[@luizfelipeviglioni8359]

Sensasional !!!!!! ao vivo é outra coisa

[@bradleysmith8994]

Timeless classic ❤

[@stevecash83]

23 million views. I probably account for at least 500 of them.

[@campursarimania]

You Gotta Pump Those Numbers Up, Those Are Rookie Numbers

[@wolfie8099]

No, one view per account on a video. Watching over and over wont make more views.

[@Abdullah_al-Naqshbandi]

@@campursarimania hey do u know that the owner of this ACCOUNT IS ALREADY PASSED AWAY BCZ HE DOING SUICIDE?

[@Abdullah_al-Naqshbandi]

@@wolfie8099 he's already died bcz of suicide

[@wolfie8099]

@@Abdullah_al-Naqshbandi how do you knoweh?

[@liamroberts7556]

This is probably my favourite live version of this song. Great show all round.

[@MarcoExp]

세월이 지나고 또 지나도 명곡는 명곡이다. 하... 너무 오랜만에 들었는데도 감동적이야...

[@jeffcoat1959]

Best live version of this song on KZbin.

[@gilmarcantopostal2112]

Concordo totalmente!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BothSidesofPhilCollins]

0:51 and 1:15 are exactly the same footage of the bass player.

[@jshepard152]

Both Sides of Phil Collins Robot detected

[@8MileRepo]

Negative... Watch the light and the guitar neck... One crosses... The other doesn't... Perhaps He just enjoys that sex face

[@Lauw10]

Or he was the entire performance trying to fart

[@fernandocontreras4981]

@@8MileRepo nah, it's the same

[@Ghost_-ws8tq]

And at 2:22

[@d.mcdave8880]

This drummer just kills it! Got to be one of the best ever. And the bass player has got a serious groove on. Very, very good all around vocals. 30 million views, damn. Haven't seen anything like them in many, many years.. Probably won't again.

[@d.mcdave8880]

@Mark H Thanks for the info. This guy has done everything! I think I read he has over 700 album credits.... Thats incredible. I am not a drummer but I could tell there was something special about this guy. He is just so clean and precise and never over done.

[@mark-mingweihsu4374]

Try to google his performance of Jazz with Hiromi. If you also enjoy Jazz genre, he will blow you mind to another level.

[@d.mcdave8880]

@@danielrn133 The drummer sets the attitude and holds all the musicians to a regulated tempo and beat. This guy just does it a little better than most. One of the best I've seen.

[@d.mcdave8880]

@@mark-mingweihsu4374 Thanks for the tip. I do enjoy Jazz and I will look into Hiromi.

[@yankees29]

The original Toto drummer was incredibly talented. Jeff Porcaro

[@MissLionRose]

2:30 YES to those drums!!❤

[@brenthasboro5709]

Growing up in the late 70’s and early 80’s we got to hear the best music ever made and also drive the hottest fastest North American cars ever made. So lucky.😀

[@nathanpahman5347]

This is my favorite song of all time! It's got everything; a great bass solo, great drums, and fantastic harmonies.

[@stephentaylor6617]

Did not realize how great the baseline in this song is until hearing this live version

[@michaelkoper5061]

The drummer; God Bless him; never breaks into a sweat. What rhythm, What tempo. SO Awesome.

[@squamanto5420]

the drummer is simon philips. one of the famoust and best drummers ever. every drummer knows this dude

[@fauriomoura3514]

Vão com o coração dos . Coisa linda ouvir. Sempre arrepiante 👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍 i

[@johnnyhotmix6929]

4:23 Two world champions!!!!!!! What a fascinating discussion! Among the dishes!. Every question has an answer!. ladies and gentlemen the guarding angel Mike Porcaro!!!!! A night of champions What control over the bass, what emotion in all its details, what a duet! Greatest in history! left me in tears!!!!! Maybe this solo and the bass really tell the story of Africa! Amazing!🤩😭

[@FalconDrums]

Toto might be the best live band EVER.

[@syd989]

R.I.P. Mike Porcaro. He ruled.

[@chriswynes316]

You mean Jeff.

[@bigwilly528]

Chris Wynes there were three Porcaro’s in the band. Mike was the bassist who died from ALS, which he was suffering from at the time of this video. Steve = keys Jeff = drums

[@lucaschibler2631]

R.I.P to you syd, the soul of pink floyd. You still rule

[@Supreme56Animation]

William Henderson Didn’t Jeff Porcaro die after accidentally getting sprayed with insecticide and getting a heart attack as a result of inhaling it?

[@MrRealgar]

Supernova Strike I mean, come on. He had some addictions too.

[@Peter_S_]

Toto is easily one of the best live bands I've ever seen. DO NOT MISS A SHOW IF THEY PLAY NEAR YOU!!!

[@coolboi5615]

Same

[@coolboi5615]

Peter S your oh

[@jasonhernandez3612]

Just saw them 2 weeks ago and your absolutely right !!

[@saganrashfordknight2190]

Same! @@jasonhernandez3612

[@user-we3mt2fu2p]

Simon Phillips drumming is outstanding ! Einer der besten Schlagzeuger die es jemals gegeben hat und geben wird. Was er dem Song für einen "Drive" gibt ist nicht von dieser Welt !

[@tommysfather]

What helps to make this song great is the terrific drum playing. It helps to drive this song to fever pitch.

[@roverdover4038]

This is the best TOTO rendition of Africa,,, everything, just sounds perfect.

[@mauriciotrilha]

playback

[@scrambis]

naw man 2013 35th anniversary tour, sick vocals from Joseph Williams and nothing piped in

[@johnmeyer4683]

ur smoking crack joe williams is what made toto in the late 80's

[@hehhehhuhhuh7014]

@@scrambis As great as Bobby Kimball used to be, I totally agree with you about Joseph Williams. Here is a link to the 2015 version with Joseph Williams. Man, he is awesome!! .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXXYamefLZrsM0

[@michaelalucard7532]

Toto, May 14, 2021 and we are still here listening to this , Taking us back to when singers had real talent. Hi Michael Jackson

[@thomasalmond3311]

It's interesting that you bring up Michael Jackson, the song Human Nature was originally offered to Toto!!!.

[@elchapu221218]

Hace poco conosi a Toto y me encanto la version de estudio de Africa la escucho todos los dias ... Esta version Live me volo la cabeza!!! Te das cuenta en como tocan los instrumentos y con la pasion que cantan que es una Exelente Banda!!!

[@spAncArrOzzA]

This Song has all: bass riff, piano riff, drun riff, voice piano, chore, Guitar solo. Everything is perfect!

[@LivanDon]

One of the most beautiful songs ever made!

[@triciadantonio9481]

Rumor has it that the rains in Africa are actually blessed because of this band and the kids in Africa are getting a shit ton of water

[@johnreilly8672]

Love that they dragged Simon Phillips out of the studio to play a live gig. He's amazing!

[@whaguitars]

100%

[@gherson31]

We all miss Jeff but Simon sounds perfect!!! No words for Bobby’s performance 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sultanapinto.3602]

Absolutely the perfect Toto’s lineup. I love them all.❤️❤️

[@Soccergirl537]

RIP Mike Porcaro . Great clean live version. Sounds so good

[@victorguermandi1841]

Simon Phillips....the most intelligent, creative and different drummer that I've seen...the best!

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

Toto as a complete band is amazing, but Bobby’s voice is what made them stand out the most.. great range, tone and control in his prime.

[@ManOffTTC]

RIP Mike Porcaro. Your groove is undeniable.

[@Agentt4777]

Dude was so into it. Such a legend.

[@colinevewright]

ManOffTTC i

[@SuninSanDiego]

You could just tell he loved to play every note he got to while he could do it. He'd been playing this same set for decades yet seemed to be just as into it as the first time he heard it. To me the argument of best bass player is irrelevant with Mike. The terms should be of the bass player who loved what he played the most for as long as long he could play it. With those terms there is no equal.

[@jlb8830]

Sunin: SPOT ON !

[@ashe984]

IKR Mike is a legend sad he is gone

[@noroar3258]

buddy is playing the shit out of that bass guitar.

[@fluffybard8793]

He really put in an impressive effort here, especially considering that he was going through the early stages of ALS

[@robertleary8301]

Brilliant bass guitar!!!

[@diegoc1487]

He is dead no? 10/10 bass player

[@fluffybard8793]

@@diegoc1487 Yes, he died from it in 2015. It's one scary condition...

[@rasmusroligheter5226]

@@diegoc1487 he's dead because of ALS. here he was fine but later he was totally destroyed and died in 2015

[@expfighter5112]

this is totos greatest live performance concert, the vocals, the music everything was just perfect :)

[@ElectroIllusion]

🔥🔥🔥 that extended funky psychedelic guitar part at the end! 🔥🔥🔥

[@dostydelacruz4304]

Consideraría que este live, es el mejor que realizó Toto, por lo que junta sus voces principales, y es una presentación brutal. Gracias Toto, por ser parte de mi vida y siempre serán leyendas por su música

[@celiagarcia4437]

los hermanos polcaros son unos jenio de formar esta tremenda vanda🎸🎹🎤

[@adrex3203]

Se sabe que es un buen musico cuando hacen igual o mejor sus canciones en directo

[@kesh.i4430]

Stan Lee is not dead, He's in Africa

[@PARINNetwork]

xIanF10x this is beautiful

[@Supreme56Animation]

This is the Wakandan National Anthem

[@evan-us8db]

Which means he's dead

[@R0dx457]

oh yeah yeah

[@apersonontheinternet3538]

@@evan-us8db SSSSSHHHHHHH

[@kirbylamoureux9680]

Vocal harmonic spectacle and musical instrument extravaganza! That's why the song will never go away!

[@gustavogomesdossantos5599]

excelente banda ótima musica perfeita saudades dos anos 80 e 90 saudades TOTO para sempre

[@DAVILUCAS-eb9id]

Minha banda favorita.The Best.