@@normansawatzky4778 There is a RUclips video of Jeff Porcaro - Toto's drummer - explaining how he came up with the beat. A mix of Bernard Purdie's "Purdy Shuffle" (Purdy was a fantastic studio drummer), John Bonham's beat in "Fool In The Rain", and the old Bo Diddley beat.
@@jimgore1278 before the age of the internet and Jeff's actually teaching people how to play it, I spent a couple of years with a cassette tape listening to it over and over and got it damned near perfect. Nobody I knew could play it properly, or even close
@@seannovack3834 Ah, takes me back to the early days of my bass-playing when I'd wear out LPs and 45s lifting the needle to go over and over parts of songs when learning them. My nephews have no idea how easy they have it now.
@@Geerladenlad And I totally agree with Eddie. Toto is one of the most talented group of musicians we have ever seen, so as DT, Chick Corea, Wheather Report, to name a few.
It has its own name amongst drummers, somewhat obvious, but it's known as "The Roseanna Shuffle." Even really good drummers have to spend a little time on it before rolling it out.
NO! Paul Gilbert is one of America's great guitarists, Lukather? he's warm up farm league material .. lol .. 23:21 that hormone thang .. O89Ejv7NP-k&t=1870s lol @ lukather tho... good one
He is amazing. Back in the 80's he did some instructional videos that were hella expensive at the time. He can play anything. I thought at the time he was just a run of the mill guitarist from Toto, but I found that he was something far more than that. A real studio musician and virtuoso that could shred with the likes of Malmesteen and Vai. Just wasn't his thing thought he showed what he was capable of.
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@@deandee8082 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? Eddie VanHalen, himself called Toto the greatest collection of musicians on the planet.
@@deandee8082 Real players don't play that "better than" bullshit. Gilbert is a god, and so is Lukather. Lukather is there with guys like Larry Carlton on the Mount Rushmore of session players.
"Rosanna" is a song written by David Paich and performed by the American rock band Toto, the opening track and the first single from their 1982 album Toto IV. This song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1983 ceremony. "Rosanna" was also nominated for the Song of the Year award. It is regarded for drummer Jeff Porcaro's half-time shuffle, commonly known as the "Rosanna shuffle". The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, behind "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League and "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor.[4] It was also one of the band's most successful singles in the UK, peaking at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and remaining on the chart for eight weeks".
I've loved this song since the first time I heard it when it was released in 1982. It has a fantastic arrangement, great singing by Steve Lukather and Bobby Kimball and killer guitar and piano solos, but as a former drummer (current keyboardist), it was the unique, super cool drum beat by Jeff Porcaro (legendary session player) at the beginning that first drew me in. He devised the drum beat by combining 3 different previous famous drum beats from Bernard Purdie, John Bonham and Bo Diddley. Per Wikipedia..." The drum pattern is known as a "half-time shuffle", and shows "definite jazz influence", featuring ghost notes and derived from the combination of the Purdie shuffle, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's shuffle on "Fool in the Rain", and the Bo Diddley beat. The Purdie shuffle can be prominently heard on Steely Dan's track "Home at Last" from Aja, which Jeff Porcaro cited as an influence".
Regarding other commenters reference to the song being written about Rosanna Arquette, one of Toto's keyboardists, Steve Porcaro, was dating Rosanna Arquette at the time the song was released, but the writer of the song, keyboardist David Paich, has said that it was based on compilation of ex-girlfriends and he coincidentally named it Rosanna. As a joke, the band and Rosanna Arquette decided to play along with the rumors that the song was about her.
Neal, your knowledge of Toto is spot on. This group of session players said, why not us, and did it. They hooked me with the first LP when released. I’ll bet you’ve seen or own their 35th Anniversary DVD, Live From Poland. Even with the lineup change, Simon Philips (drums) and Nathan East (bass), they remain top shelf. One of the finest concert recordings to date. Audio/video and performances are all top shelf. Regards
@@ronaldelliott4373 Hi Ronald, I don't think I've seen the 35'th anniversary concert in Poland, but now I'll have to check it out! I do own the blue ray of their concert in Paris which had Greg Phillinganes on keyboards (replacing David Paich), Leland Sklar on bass (who came in at the last minute to replace Mike Porcaro who was having increased weakness in his hands), Simon Phillips on drums and another blonde guy on rhythm guitar and vocals (don't remember his name). It's a fantastic concert.
Everyone of these guys were great vocalists as well as musicians and they created some iconic stuff as a result. My personal favorite is still "Hold The Line," but they had several hits, this one being one of their greatest I think.
Trust me, you've heard that guitarist more times than you know. He's played for MJ, Steely Dan, etc.. Also played on a lot of movie soundtracks, commercial jingles and TV show themes. Luke is a BADASS!!
@@chestrockwell8328 Steve Lukather and Larry Carlton. Both of those two are in so much music out there it's mind boggling and the only people that know who they are generally other guitar players. Non guitarists are like Steve who? Larry who??
@@waynepurcell6058 True, and it's not only guitarists; which I am not one, just an early 50's fan of music. Talented musicians like the Wrecking Crew where the likes of Glenn Campbell played on songs and no one knew, Leland Skylar ( I call him Father Time) due to his look and well...he keeps time on the Bass. There are tons I don't know about.
Lex, a Shuffle is a type of drum groove. It has a specific feel to it. You’ve heard a lot of Blues Shuffles, but this song is also a Shuffle. It’s one of the most famous drum parts for an example of a shuffle feel. Been waiting for you guys to get to this song
One of the best bands of the 80's. Super talented and creative people. Loved that band back then when I was in my 20's. Have their greatest hits on CD now. Much love from California
"It's so musical". Yes, it is. You rarely get a pop tune with guitar shredding and piano walking and the greatest shuffle beat ever. Toto is amazeballs because it was made up of the best session musicians in LA. They've had different singers over the years who came and went and came and went. And Jeff Porcaro --- the most versatile, creative drummer ever, who played on thousands of songs --- sadly passed away too young. But they've been making killer music since the late 70's. I always recommend this insanely great VERY MUSICAL song that features the hardest drumming you'll ever hear in a pop tune, and more of Steve Lukather's insane guitar prowess. Stop Loving You... ruclips.net/video/HtxoW7Yuiaw/видео.html
Toto was a great and underrated band. This song shows off their musical minds, the entire song is a hook. Along with just about every type of musical instrument.
Far more talented than Jackson, and without his complication of liking small boys for "company". Jackson would have been lucky to have been a back up singer for Toto.
Kind of... Steve Pocaro (Toto drums) helped with writing the MJ song "Human Nature". He and fellow band member Steve Lukather (Toto guitar) appeared on multiple songs on Thriller, the biggest being "The Girl is Mine" which was a Jackson and Paul McCartney duet. Not the "backing band", but a part of the album.
It's impressive alright, but I much prefer the one earlier in the song, after the keyboard solo. Punchy, concise, stinging, doesn't outstay its welcome. One of my favourite guitar solos in fact.
This was written about actress Roseanna Arquette. If you've ever seen Pulp Fiction, she's the girl with the piercings who is fascinated by the hypodermic plunger scene to save the ODed girl. She was the one Disparately Seeking Susan in the Madonna movie. She was married to Peter Gabriel, the Sledgehammer guy. Listen to his Digging in the Dirt, for a real "breaking up with Roseanna" song.
The song was written by David Paich, who has said that the song is based on numerous girls he had known. As a joke, the band members initially played along with the common assumption that the song was based on Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro at the time and coincidentally had the same name.
@@RSpracticalshooting Alright, according to Songfacts, the song got its name from Arquette. Porcaro wanted to write a song about Arquette, so they used her name. Rosanna dated Paul McCartney, shortly after his divorce from Heather Mills.
Actually, it was written for another band member's girlfriend, her name wasn't fitting the groove, but Miss Arquette's did. The drum part is a book unto itself, if you're gonna steal, steal from 3 of the best, Bernard Purdie, John Bonham, and add the Bo Diddley figure.
The Song is named from Rosanna Arquette who was dating the Keyboardist Steve Parcaro but he did not write it written by Toto leader David Paich who was always looking for great lyrics. The Dancer in the Video is Cynthia Rhodes who played Penny Johnson on the Movie Dirty Dancing
Phenomenal musicians in Toto. Jeff Porcaro's opening drum shuffle is amazing and Lukather's guitar is amazing. What a complete song...vocals, beat, horns, etc., etc.
The wife here...Have loved This since I was a small child.., I distinctly remember singing a version of this in ninth grade chorus..Interesting fact..This was written about then famous actress Roseanna Arquette...Thanks for picking this eighties Jem..!!
such a cool song. I feel like I'm on a boat cruising the beach and seeing that total babe smiling right at me. Good times with this song. This band helped sooooo many guys get lucky back in the day. Lots of hits.
Drummer Jeff Porcaro was one of the greats, taken too soon. He worked on a lot of tracks besides Toto … Dire Straits “Calling Elvis” is a fine example.
Original video features Cynthia Rhodes, she was in Flashdance, Dirty Dancing among others. Former lead singer in Animotion, ex wife of Richard Marx. Busy lady!
The guys in Toto were highly sought after session musicians before forming their own band. They played on tons of well known songs including with Michael Jackson!
Awesome original video for this song, "Roseanna", that you should check out by Toto...❤❤❤ Do more Ozzy!!! "Diary of A Madman", "Lightning Striking", "Killer of Giants", "Goodbye To Romance", "So Tired", "Waiting For Darkness", "Secret Loser", "Shot In the Dark", "The Ultimate Sin".... sooo many great songs by Ozzy!!!❤❤❤
This was written, about Rosanna Arquette. Peter Gabriel wrote "In Your Eyes", about her, too. Even Pete Townshend, of The Who, wrote about her, on his solo album. Please, see her documentary "All We Are Saying". She hung with many rock/music stars (Coachella Festival, for 6 years), and did behind the scenes interviews. They are worth their weight, in gold.
Some top-notch musicians in this band. Especially Jeff Porcaro (rest his soul), whose drums basically made the sound of the 80s. Serious jazz fusion in this band. So much talent. The official video is very nice. A take-off on West Side Story.
One of the greatest Pop tunes of all time: top notch musicians/arrangement-everything. Having said that, I've never liked Toto. lol Don't know if it's true, but I've read that Porcaro's shuffle beat in this tune was a nod to Zeppelin's Bonham and his shuffle groove on Zep's "Fool in the Rain".
It´s hard to believe these guys were studio musicians who decided to get together to make great music, this particular song is part of the same album as that incredible single AFRICA. Toto and Alan Parsons Project as bands which experimented a lot , the results are outstanding.
Another great song from my childhood in the '80s fun fact about this song and Peter Gabriel's song " In Your Eyes" both of these songs are about Actress Rosanna Arquette she dated a member from Toto and Peter Gabriel and both Artists wrote hit songs about her lol
Oh, I’ve been waiting for you guys to do this one. This is one of the most musically proficient bands of all time, and this song highlights that more than most.
Lex started to mouth the words, then caught herself, proving what i have always thought. They listened to the song before, so they're not being truthful. I saw this same thing on other reactions from different people. Other than that I love Toto and about every song they sing, and I like Lex too. She seems sweet and adorable. I just wish people would be more truthful.
Written by David Paich. He is on keyboards. He wrote this about Rosanna Arquette. She was dating keyboardist Steve Porcaro. The next year, late Robert Arquette, youngest brother of Rosanna, played the boy in the music video She's a Beauty for The Tubes. Steve Lukather played lead guitar. As for the lead vocals in Rosanna, Steve Lukather sings the verses. Bobby Kimble sings the pre-chorus. Music video. Cynthia Rhodes is the actress and dancer. This was before she married Richard Marx. Notes. Late Eddie Money was the main writer for Shakin. He also sang. Rosanna in that song has nothing to do with the song Rosanna. The actress in the Eddie Money song is Apollonia Kotero. Same year Steve Lukather, late Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro played in the self-titled late Donna Sommer album and Thriller album for late Michael Jackson. Jeff played for Michael McDonald. Steve Lukather also played with Chicago. These members of Toto were working like a dog! 🐕L🤣L RIP Robert Arquette/Alexis Arquette, Jeff Porcaro.
Rosanna Arquette can be seen in the movie that helped propel Madonna's ascent, 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' She plays a Madonna wannabe, even though that wasn't la Ciccone's character's name.
Another great Toto song! They've certainly got a few more surprises too..."Georgy Porgy" (with Cheryl Lynn, who sings "To Be Real," an iconic banger you've probably heard somewhere before)..."I'll Supply the Love"..."99"...(more)
The song was written by David Paich, who has said that the song is based on numerous girls he had known. As a joke, the band members initially played along with the common assumption that the song was based on Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro at the time and coincidentally had the same name.
Lex, girl you always impress me with how you get into the songs and your heartfelt reactions. I wonder if the 2 of you have ever heard Saga - On The Loose
Steve Lukather, the lead guitarist is on 3 tracks on Michael Jacksons Thriller album. Jeff Porcaro, the drummer is on 4 tracks on that album and his brother Steve Porcaro, the synth player features on 6 tracks
One of the all-time best drum grooves.
so true and copied 100's of times
The drummer from this band said he got it from Zeppelin! Listen to "Fool in the Rain!"
@@normansawatzky4778 There is a RUclips video of Jeff Porcaro - Toto's drummer - explaining how he came up with the beat. A mix of Bernard Purdie's "Purdy Shuffle" (Purdy was a fantastic studio drummer), John Bonham's beat in "Fool In The Rain", and the old Bo Diddley beat.
@@jimgore1278 before the age of the internet and Jeff's actually teaching people how to play it, I spent a couple of years with a cassette tape listening to it over and over and got it damned near perfect. Nobody I knew could play it properly, or even close
@@seannovack3834 Ah, takes me back to the early days of my bass-playing when I'd wear out LPs and 45s lifting the needle to go over and over parts of songs when learning them. My nephews have no idea how easy they have it now.
"Toto are collectively the best musicians on the planet". - Eddie Van Halen
Until Dream Theater
@@fosymraz You'd have to ask Ed about that.
Well, it's very hard to tell what's the best collective musicians when you see Chick Corea Electric Band and similar ensambles.
@@fosymraz I was just quoting the man.
@@Geerladenlad And I totally agree with Eddie. Toto is one of the most talented group of musicians we have ever seen, so as DT, Chick Corea, Wheather Report, to name a few.
The Rosanna drum beat is highly regarded by drummers as one of the best grooves ever.
That's because Jeff Porcaro is one of those "best drummer you've never heard of" candidates, and overall one of the GOATs.
@@josephmanno4514 true is he was goat along with his bassist brother
Me too. I still can't imitate Jeff's ghost notes on the triplets.
@@charlier711 Me too. I just CAN'T do it. It's hard enough placing the kick and backbeat. Fake it til you make it, I guess.
It has its own name amongst drummers, somewhat obvious, but it's known as "The Roseanna Shuffle." Even really good drummers have to spend a little time on it before rolling it out.
This won the Grammy for best song of 1982. And boy did they deserve it.
These guys were amazing studio musicians before starting Toto. Steve Lukather is one of America's greatest guitarists.
Wow. I did not know that. You learn something new every day.
NO! Paul Gilbert is one of America's great guitarists, Lukather? he's warm up farm league material .. lol .. 23:21 that hormone thang .. O89Ejv7NP-k&t=1870s lol @ lukather tho... good one
He is amazing. Back in the 80's he did some instructional videos that were hella expensive at the time. He can play anything. I thought at the time he was just a run of the mill guitarist from Toto, but I found that he was something far more than that. A real studio musician and virtuoso that could shred with the likes of Malmesteen and Vai. Just wasn't his thing thought he showed what he was capable of.
@@deandee8082 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? Eddie VanHalen, himself called Toto the greatest collection of musicians on the planet.
@@deandee8082 Real players don't play that "better than" bullshit. Gilbert is a god, and so is Lukather. Lukather is there with guys like Larry Carlton on the Mount Rushmore of session players.
"Rosanna" is a song written by David Paich and performed by the American rock band Toto, the opening track and the first single from their 1982 album Toto IV. This song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1983 ceremony. "Rosanna" was also nominated for the Song of the Year award. It is regarded for drummer Jeff Porcaro's half-time shuffle, commonly known as the "Rosanna shuffle".
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, behind "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League and "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor.[4] It was also one of the band's most successful singles in the UK, peaking at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and remaining on the chart for eight weeks".
I've loved this song since the first time I heard it when it was released in 1982. It has a fantastic arrangement, great singing by Steve Lukather and Bobby Kimball and killer guitar and piano solos, but as a former drummer (current keyboardist), it was the unique, super cool drum beat by Jeff Porcaro (legendary session player) at the beginning that first drew me in. He devised the drum beat by combining 3 different previous famous drum beats from Bernard Purdie, John Bonham and Bo Diddley. Per Wikipedia..." The drum pattern is known as a "half-time shuffle", and shows "definite jazz influence", featuring ghost notes and derived from the combination of the Purdie shuffle, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's shuffle on "Fool in the Rain", and the Bo Diddley beat. The Purdie shuffle can be prominently heard on Steely Dan's track "Home at Last" from Aja, which Jeff Porcaro cited as an influence".
Regarding other commenters reference to the song being written about Rosanna Arquette, one of Toto's keyboardists, Steve Porcaro, was dating Rosanna Arquette at the time the song was released, but the writer of the song, keyboardist David Paich, has said that it was based on compilation of ex-girlfriends and he coincidentally named it Rosanna. As a joke, the band and Rosanna Arquette decided to play along with the rumors that the song was about her.
Neal, your knowledge of Toto is spot on. This group of session players said, why not us, and did it. They hooked me with the first LP when released. I’ll bet you’ve seen or own their 35th Anniversary DVD, Live From Poland. Even with the lineup change, Simon Philips (drums) and Nathan East (bass), they remain top shelf. One of the finest concert recordings to date. Audio/video and performances are all top shelf. Regards
@@ronaldelliott4373 Hi Ronald, I don't think I've seen the 35'th anniversary concert in Poland, but now I'll have to check it out! I do own the blue ray of their concert in Paris which had Greg Phillinganes on keyboards (replacing David Paich), Leland Sklar on bass (who came in at the last minute to replace Mike Porcaro who was having increased weakness in his hands), Simon Phillips on drums and another blonde guy on rhythm guitar and vocals (don't remember his name). It's a fantastic concert.
Everyone of these guys were great vocalists as well as musicians and they created some iconic stuff as a result. My personal favorite is still "Hold The Line," but they had several hits, this one being one of their greatest I think.
Trust me, you've heard that guitarist more times than you know. He's played for MJ, Steely Dan, etc.. Also played on a lot of movie soundtracks, commercial jingles and TV show themes. Luke is a BADASS!!
Right, Steve Lukather is the guy everyone knows but they don't know they know.
@@chestrockwell8328 Steve Lukather and Larry Carlton. Both of those two are in so much music out there it's mind boggling and the only people that know who they are generally other guitar players. Non guitarists are like Steve who? Larry who??
@@waynepurcell6058 True, and it's not only guitarists; which I am not one, just an early 50's fan of music. Talented musicians like the Wrecking Crew where the likes of Glenn Campbell played on songs and no one knew, Leland Skylar ( I call him Father Time) due to his look and well...he keeps time on the Bass. There are tons I don't know about.
One one the best ever! His solo on this song is considered one of the best ever 4 bar solo’s!
@@chestrockwell8328 Lukather is amazing. He can shred as well as Yngwie, but contains himself for the song. True professional.
Lex, a Shuffle is a type of drum groove. It has a specific feel to it. You’ve heard a lot of Blues Shuffles, but this song is also a Shuffle. It’s one of the most famous drum parts for an example of a shuffle feel. Been waiting for you guys to get to this song
Yes, it’s hard as hell to play even for an expert.
Yup, drummers even refer to it as the Rosanna Shuffle.
Fascinating insights
Jeff Porcaro…
Sadly you’re talking to a wall when it comes to drumming. They NEVER acknowledge it! Pisses me off.....!
One of the best bands of the 80's. Super talented and creative people. Loved that band back then when I was in my 20's. Have their greatest hits on CD now. Much love from California
As soon as you hear that drum fill at the start you have a great big smile on your face
"It's so musical". Yes, it is. You rarely get a pop tune with guitar shredding and piano walking and the greatest shuffle beat ever. Toto is amazeballs because it was made up of the best session musicians in LA. They've had different singers over the years who came and went and came and went. And Jeff Porcaro --- the most versatile, creative drummer ever, who played on thousands of songs --- sadly passed away too young. But they've been making killer music since the late 70's.
I always recommend this insanely great VERY MUSICAL song that features the hardest drumming you'll ever hear in a pop tune, and more of Steve Lukather's insane guitar prowess.
Stop Loving You... ruclips.net/video/HtxoW7Yuiaw/видео.html
Piano, guitar, horns, drum grooves and synthesizers what more could you ask for this song hits🔥
Toto was a great and underrated band. This song shows off their musical minds, the entire song is a hook. Along with just about every type of musical instrument.
Drummer created the Rosanna shuffle beat that drummers envy. Guitar solo is considered the best. Grammy award winning album
As a drummer it's one of those beats that works so well with the song it sounds easy, but it most certainly is NOT :)
@@Motorhands Jeff parcaro was amazing know lot of his work apart from toto
These guys were so good, they were the backing band for MJ's Thriller album.
Thats really cool i didnt know this . Was in elementary school when thriller came out . The video was kinda scary back then lol .
@Sco thanks for pointing it out I just found about it not too long awesome band
Far more talented than Jackson, and without his complication of liking small boys for "company".
Jackson would have been lucky to have been a back up singer for Toto.
Kind of... Steve Pocaro (Toto drums) helped with writing the MJ song "Human Nature". He and fellow band member Steve Lukather (Toto guitar) appeared on multiple songs on Thriller, the biggest being "The Girl is Mine" which was a Jackson and Paul McCartney duet. Not the "backing band", but a part of the album.
They also wrote some amazing songs for other artists, for instance, the song Human Nature that MJ did was written by Toto.
TOTO is just top notch musicians. Just great players and singers.
The outro guitar solo is one of my favorite solos. Steve lukather is amazing 👏
Are you familiar with the outro guitar solo Steve plays on Lionel Ritchie’s song Running with the Night? As one would expect, its pretty awesome. 😄
@@Tat2Dragons another great outro solo
It's impressive alright, but I much prefer the one earlier in the song, after the keyboard solo. Punchy, concise, stinging, doesn't outstay its welcome. One of my favourite guitar solos in fact.
@@Tat2Dragons 🔥 on that song. He did it in one take.
Yes!
Yes it was, it played on the radio throughout my entire childhood it seems, this is one of the best songs ever written, Toto was an amazing band!
Another great song by them is "Hold the Line." Band from the 70s.
All of Toto's songs were so well crafted musically.
This was written about actress Roseanna Arquette. If you've ever seen Pulp Fiction, she's the girl with the piercings who is fascinated by the hypodermic plunger scene to save the ODed girl. She was the one Disparately Seeking Susan in the Madonna movie. She was married to Peter Gabriel, the Sledgehammer guy. Listen to his Digging in the Dirt, for a real "breaking up with Roseanna" song.
And... In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel was written about her as well :)
I never knew this
The song was written by David Paich, who has said that the song is based on numerous girls he had known. As a joke, the band members initially played along with the common assumption that the song was based on Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro at the time and coincidentally had the same name.
Steve Lukather (the brilliance of Toto imo) went out with Arquette. Then they split, then a hit.
@@RSpracticalshooting Alright, according to Songfacts, the song got its name from Arquette. Porcaro wanted to write a song about Arquette, so they used her name. Rosanna dated Paul McCartney, shortly after his divorce from Heather Mills.
This song was written about Rosanna Arquette, an actress one of them dated.
Actually, it was written for another band member's girlfriend, her name wasn't fitting the groove, but Miss Arquette's did. The drum part is a book unto itself, if you're gonna steal, steal from 3 of the best, Bernard Purdie, John Bonham, and add the Bo Diddley figure.
@@irnhed13 Arquette was dating the key board player , David Paich wrote the song.
@@christineharris5697 Just to be clear, Steve Porcaro was dating Arquette, and the name was used only because it fit the melody.
Apparently Peter Gabriel wrote Sledgehammer about her also, must've been some kind of lady.
@@jayhellyer5406 I believe it was in your eyes, but about her.
One of the few bands that sound just as good live. Incredible band.
Jeff's version of the half time shuffle the Bernard "Pretty" Purdie pretty much invented. So good! Bravo!!
The Song is named from Rosanna Arquette who was dating the Keyboardist Steve Parcaro but he did not write it written by Toto leader David Paich who was always looking for great lyrics. The Dancer in the Video is Cynthia Rhodes who played Penny Johnson on the Movie Dirty Dancing
Phenomenal musicians in Toto. Jeff Porcaro's opening drum shuffle is amazing and Lukather's guitar is amazing. What a complete song...vocals, beat, horns, etc., etc.
The wife here...Have loved This since I was a small child.., I distinctly remember singing a version of this in ninth grade chorus..Interesting fact..This was written about then famous actress Roseanna Arquette...Thanks for picking this eighties Jem..!!
That shuffle gets me everytime. Such a masterpiece of a song.
Huge radio hit, Lex is right.
such a cool song.
I feel like I'm on a boat cruising the beach and seeing that total babe smiling right at me.
Good times with this song.
This band helped sooooo many guys get lucky back in the day. Lots of hits.
lmaooo
Drummer Jeff Porcaro was one of the greats, taken too soon. He worked on a lot of tracks besides Toto … Dire Straits “Calling Elvis” is a fine example.
His drums on Boz Skaggs dirty low down are so good.
@@nicholasprotz4297 also in Forever Man by Eric Clapton. So many great songs!
Being studio musicians, these guys skills are top notch.
Original video features Cynthia Rhodes, she was in Flashdance, Dirty Dancing among others. Former lead singer in Animotion, ex wife of Richard Marx. Busy lady!
The guys in Toto were fantastic musicians and the Purdy Shuffle can’t be beat.
The guys in Toto were highly sought after session musicians before forming their own band. They played on tons of well known songs including with Michael Jackson!
Only gonna say one thing, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather , nuff said!!!!
@@randywissler9923
It's Porcaro, isn't it?
@@DerEchteBold thanks for catching that. I didn't even notice it. LoL
@@randywissler9923
Oh, good, you're welcome!
Awesome original video for this song, "Roseanna", that you should check out by Toto...❤❤❤
Do more Ozzy!!! "Diary of A Madman", "Lightning Striking", "Killer of Giants", "Goodbye To Romance", "So Tired", "Waiting For Darkness", "Secret Loser", "Shot In the Dark", "The Ultimate Sin".... sooo many great songs by Ozzy!!!❤❤❤
Shot in the Dark is a must to react to. Best Ozzy vocal and melody in my opinion.
This was written, about Rosanna Arquette.
Peter Gabriel wrote "In Your Eyes", about her, too.
Even Pete Townshend, of The Who, wrote about her, on his solo album.
Please, see her documentary "All We Are Saying". She hung with many rock/music stars (Coachella Festival, for 6 years), and did behind the scenes interviews. They are worth their weight, in gold.
I dig how Lex is always smiling and excited all the time and Brad's just chill af!😂🤣😅
Written in reference to screen actress Rosanna Arquette, the record won the 1983 Grammy for Record of the Year.
Take the lyrics of this one to heart, my friend. You've got a Rosanna.
Some top-notch musicians in this band. Especially Jeff Porcaro (rest his soul), whose drums basically made the sound of the 80s. Serious jazz fusion in this band. So much talent. The official video is very nice. A take-off on West Side Story.
One of the greatest Pop tunes of all time: top notch musicians/arrangement-everything. Having said that, I've never liked Toto. lol
Don't know if it's true, but I've read that Porcaro's shuffle beat in this tune was a nod to Zeppelin's Bonham and his shuffle groove on Zep's "Fool in the Rain".
It´s hard to believe these guys were studio musicians who decided to get together to make great music, this particular song is part of the same album as that incredible single AFRICA. Toto and Alan Parsons Project as bands which experimented a lot , the results are outstanding.
"AFRICA"!!!!
The greatest element of this song IMHO is the the rhythm of the lyricism and that background shuffle.
Possibly the coolest song ending I've ever heard. And the music video for this song is fantastic too...
One of several songs written for actress Rosanna Arquette. Another one is Secret World by Peter Gabriel.
You can hear when very good studio musicans have the same idea to music. PERFECTION !
This is the first time I heard this song. This is a masterpiece.
Another great song from my childhood in the '80s fun fact about this song and Peter Gabriel's song " In Your Eyes" both of these songs are about Actress Rosanna Arquette she dated a member from Toto and Peter Gabriel and both Artists wrote hit songs about her lol
One of my all time favorite songs.
Definitely a radio favorite back in the day.
Jeff Porcaro is a beast!! You’ve heard him way more than you can imagine!
This is one of those songs that needs the video to go along with it they miss so much not playing the videos of these songs.
The drummer had stated he got that slick rythm from Zeppelin!... Fool In The Rain!
Home of the brave from their seventh one album. It’s the last track. Great stuff.
One of the greatest drum lines ever.
there is deep joy in Toto bless
Oh, I’ve been waiting for you guys to do this one. This is one of the most musically proficient bands of all time, and this song highlights that more than most.
Love Lex’s optimism.
“He’s just having a moment” 😆😆
Toto was a super band.World class musicians.
This one came out when I was but a lad of nine or ten, and I've loved it ever since. ❤💔🤘
Toto is the band on the Thriller album. This was written for Rossana Arquette.
I have always loved the bass line in this song. So good.
I agree. The late, great Mike Porcaro, Jeff's brother. Talk about talent in the groove.
Ah, the early 80s.......a time when I was young and life was good! Oh yeah, so was the music.
Great reaction!
One of the most solid bands ever
This song is way way more than cute! It’s a great song filled with incredible talent and a crank-up for the vehicle!
Lex started to mouth the words, then caught herself, proving what i have always thought. They listened to the song before, so they're not being truthful. I saw this same thing on other reactions from different people. Other than that I love Toto and about every song they sing, and I like Lex too. She seems sweet and adorable. I just wish people would be more truthful.
The horns played in this song are from the group Chicago, fyi.
Maybe the best shuffle beat in all of pop music. so amazing.
Written by David Paich. He is on keyboards. He wrote this about Rosanna Arquette. She was dating keyboardist Steve Porcaro.
The next year, late Robert Arquette, youngest brother of Rosanna, played the boy in the music video She's a Beauty for The Tubes. Steve Lukather played lead guitar.
As for the lead vocals in Rosanna, Steve Lukather sings the verses. Bobby Kimble sings the pre-chorus.
Music video. Cynthia Rhodes is the actress and dancer. This was before she married Richard Marx.
Notes. Late Eddie Money was the main writer for Shakin. He also sang. Rosanna in that song has nothing to do with the song Rosanna. The actress in the Eddie Money song is Apollonia Kotero.
Same year Steve Lukather, late Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro played in the self-titled late Donna Sommer album and Thriller album for late Michael Jackson. Jeff played for Michael McDonald. Steve Lukather also played with Chicago. These members of Toto were working like a dog! 🐕L🤣L
RIP Robert Arquette/Alexis Arquette, Jeff Porcaro.
Toto is 🔥 ! 💯👏👍😎
Lex, your smile and upbeat movements are infectious. ❤️🙏
Its actually a "recovery from break up" song. He WAS hurt, but now he'll meet her all the way...
❤️❤️❤️ Toto!! All I'm goin to say....everyone else summed up the rest!! 😁🔥👍🖤💛
Jeff Porcaro shuffle beat... Steve Lukather lead guitar.... LA session musicians.... Michael Jackson Thriller... Baaa! Baaa! Baaaaaaaaa! Baaaaaaa! 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑
This drum shuffle is called the Porcaro shuffle. Drummer Jeff Porcaro created it for this song.
Rosanna Arquette musta been so hot back in the day... wow! With all them piercings n stuff.😍
Ahhhh yes to the songs bearing the title name after girls we all knew..
"GLORIA" by the doors is one ya'll should experience..
This song got its name from the actress Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro at the time.
This song was written / inspired by a young actress Rosanna Arquette who was dating one of the band members.
And still rocking the test of time!
Rosanna Arquette can be seen in the movie that helped propel Madonna's ascent, 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' She plays a Madonna wannabe, even though that wasn't la Ciccone's character's name.
Finally someone reacted to the best part of the song… the outro! Piano horns and guitar
Another great Toto song! They've certainly got a few more surprises too..."Georgy Porgy" (with Cheryl Lynn, who sings "To Be Real," an iconic banger you've probably heard somewhere before)..."I'll Supply the Love"..."99"...(more)
One of two major hits written about Rosanne Arquette.
This was the winner of the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1983.
Fun fact, this song and Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel are both written about actress Rosanna Arquette.
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The song was written by David Paich, who has said that the song is based on numerous girls he had known. As a joke, the band members initially played along with the common assumption that the song was based on Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro at the time and coincidentally had the same name.
I was watching and listening and just going to comment how grateful I was you didn't interrupt the song to comment.....but then.....lol
Lex, girl you always impress me with how you get into the songs and your heartfelt reactions. I wonder if the 2 of you have ever heard Saga - On The Loose
Steve Lukather, the lead guitarist is on 3 tracks on Michael Jacksons Thriller album. Jeff Porcaro, the drummer is on 4 tracks on that album and his brother Steve Porcaro, the synth player features on 6 tracks
I just saw them 3 weeks ago when they opened for Journey here in NJ. They sounded great. They r a very professional group who r perfectionists.
Weezer did a REALLY good cover of this. It's worth the listen. Thanks for the upload!
Anything that isn't simplistic Brad's like "a lot going on musically," LOL. God love ya Brad.
These guys wrote and the soundtrack for David Lynch’s movie Dune it was the best part of the movie in my opinion!!!!
This song is about Rosanna Arquette.
As I heard it, one of the guys in the band was dating her, then he wasn't, and was pining for her.
The is one of the hardest songs to play on the drums the ghost notes is the hardest and Jeff was amazing at it!
Brad and Lex looks like a happy couple to hang with. 😀
she's vibing , he's like its ok