AFRICA (Toto) - Tommy Johansson

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @CosyCeramicSheila
    @CosyCeramicSheila 10 месяцев назад +68

    63 year young woman fan here; Tommy you are awesome 👍 song of my youth😊

    • @drewtodd7664
      @drewtodd7664 5 месяцев назад +3

      58 year old male rocker here that loves Tommy's voice and guitar. More more more.

  • @marshayoung9387
    @marshayoung9387 Год назад +375

    Wow Tommy just wow. I am a 68 year old woman & never have I ever liked heavy rock music . Until now that is. I just discovered you today . You have an amazing time to your voice & with such clarity and diction. I can honestly say I am a fan ❤️

    • @susansouthard
      @susansouthard Год назад

      I’m 63 and you should check out Dan Vasc version ruclips.net/video/wpUY2oEZx80/видео.html

    • @maitecremadesperez8635
      @maitecremadesperez8635 Год назад +3

    • @andreasandersson5872
      @andreasandersson5872 Год назад +6

      Hur fan kan man ha missat detta i flödet innan 😲
      Så jävla bra….thanks for the music.

    • @Tear-o6r
      @Tear-o6r Год назад +2

      est vu

    • @birgitbeierlein1739
      @birgitbeierlein1739 Год назад +5

      Hallo m'am... i am gettin 60 years....i am have been a Rocker since i was 14.... but i also love r&b...but these Tommy flashed me😮... greetings from germany ❤

  • @Roguekoala
    @Roguekoala Год назад +280

    Africa is one of those songs that defies genre and time. This version is nothing short of amazing! The Tommy treatment was perfect for Africa. Love it!

    • @metalheart80s
      @metalheart80s Год назад +9

      He makes his version of the song more interesting than the original in my opinion, and I am a huge fan of classic Toto. Great cover of an overrated song.

    • @ryanbakker9188
      @ryanbakker9188 Год назад +8

      He makes this version great for people who can’t sing the high pitched chorus 😂

    • @KOPARI2.0
      @KOPARI2.0 Год назад

      ​@@metalheart80s😅😊 1:13 nnx 😮

  • @Pkrhed11
    @Pkrhed11 Год назад +27

    This dude gives this song a run for the money!! Of all the version's I've heard this is 1st to the original. Unbelievable, people will hear be listening to this 500 years from now.

  • @JohnSanborn-y2n
    @JohnSanborn-y2n 11 месяцев назад +19

    You know when a guy is talented like Tommy when he sings the verses to Africa an octave higher than the original. Love it.

  • @stevesherman1669
    @stevesherman1669 Год назад +15

    Power Metal is the element that brings umami to food that needs spice. Tommy J is a master chef.

  • @silverback8183
    @silverback8183 Год назад +23

    I normally hate when people screw with my favorite 80s music but...THIS FREAKING ROCKS!!!!❤

  • @mina233
    @mina233 Год назад +11

    A completely different version than in the 1980s gym cassettes, exciting.

  • @Green-Lyon
    @Green-Lyon Год назад +18

    Tommy just making me happy without fail, video after video

  • @kelownagamermom
    @kelownagamermom Год назад +14

    Just stumbled on this guy while listening to John Farnham's You're The Voice - holy crap he's amazing!!

  • @avemaria4063
    @avemaria4063 8 месяцев назад +2

    This song is always a sign from my late husband, it popped up randomly tonight, thank you!

  • @anitazondagh923
    @anitazondagh923 10 месяцев назад +14

    Thank you, it's amazing. From South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @devilzkizzanangel1
      @devilzkizzanangel1 9 месяцев назад +2

      the best cover in the world ❤ - thanks Tommy.
      Here is a 60 year old woman and a big fan of your voice - from Germany.

  • @bernabadenhorst
    @bernabadenhorst Год назад +1

    Just what this South African girl that left Africa needed on this Friday morning! I may have left Africa but she will always be a part of me. Loved it!

  • @henkar2326
    @henkar2326 8 месяцев назад +4

    This is How rock feels,looks so easy but so raw

  • @gabymaymo8482
    @gabymaymo8482 Год назад +11

    "Sounds like a melody" would be a great song for tommy to cover

  • @sunny_yes_its_me
    @sunny_yes_its_me Год назад +63

    Yes 🤘 that was great again - thank you 😊 Maybe one Friday you would like to cover Cutting Crew "Died in your arms" for us. This should fit good to your voice, too 😉 I suppose some in the community would also like to hear it 🎶🎸 Take care 🍀

    • @razzledazzleist
      @razzledazzleist Год назад +5

      I agree! It would be perfect for tommy

    • @Kezza3451
      @Kezza3451 Год назад +2

      Yessssss!!! Please do a cover of “Died in Your Arms Tonight” for us Tommy 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @sunny_yes_its_me
      @sunny_yes_its_me Год назад +2

      ​@@Kezza3451 😊👍

  • @rahamimful
    @rahamimful Год назад +4

    Holy shite!! There isn't anything this guy can't sing. Unreal.

  • @pacificblue3955
    @pacificblue3955 Год назад +3

    Tommy, bring Majestica to America.

  • @mina233
    @mina233 Год назад +4

    In the old days, this was a popular gymsong, now I'm lounging on the sofa and enjoying it.

  • @dirkzeuge8785
    @dirkzeuge8785 Год назад +75

    This sounds epic.
    Usually, cover songs don't manage to match the original. Tommy Johansson manages to surpass the cover on a regular basis!

  • @F.I.O.
    @F.I.O. Год назад +6

    Riffs, solos, pure power vocals without stupid growling that's what millions fans loves in metal music👍🤘🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁☠️🏴‍☠️
    Tommy great vocalist and guitarist

  • @marinfm2102
    @marinfm2102 8 месяцев назад +3

    Да это просто офигеть, это просто выносит мозги сразу!!! Bravo!

  • @wickedvideowatcher
    @wickedvideowatcher Год назад +8

    This guy can and will sing about anything. I love that he seems to just have such a love for singing, no artist or song is "not his thing". If he likes it, he sings it!

  • @Kezza3451
    @Kezza3451 Год назад +7

    I think I’m slowly falling in love with Tommy lol. I can’t seem to get enough of his vids lately & he just seems to get better & better 😊

    • @SueWallace-jk5wr
      @SueWallace-jk5wr Год назад +1

      I think a lot of women feel that way.

    • @romeocaro
      @romeocaro 5 месяцев назад +1

      He could fall in love with you too 😉

    • @Kezza3451
      @Kezza3451 5 месяцев назад

      @@romeocaro Lol I wish 😉

  • @АлександрСемик-э7п

    Vocals, pitch, music... That's great!

  • @mariaschroeder3566
    @mariaschroeder3566 10 месяцев назад +7

    Czapki z głów, nie ma lepszego wykonania!!!Mam wrażenie, że nie tylko młodzi ale też ci + 60 kochają Pana za głos, talent❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SandiFerrante
    @SandiFerrante 5 месяцев назад +8

    All of us older women love you Tommy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @love2dogsled
    @love2dogsled 4 месяца назад +2

    I bless t rains up in Sweden that produced this incredible musical talent!😊

  • @marklong1433
    @marklong1433 Год назад +7

    Ну ты, парень блин даёшь.... 💯 Bravo Maestro, Bravissimo!!!👏
    Африку, под металл закатал! 🤣 Молодец! 🤘
    Страшно себе представить, что Вы, молодой человек, сделаете с невинной песенкой "В лесу родилась ёлочка"... 😱 🤣🤣🤣
    Добра и Здравия! 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @F.I.O.
      @F.I.O. Год назад +4

      И самое главное, всё чисто спел, как надо, по нотам, без всякого йэбучего гроулинга (рычания). Хард-рок, хеви-метал и пауэр-метал рулят👍🤘🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁.
      Рычаще-скрипящие дэт и блэк г0вн0

    • @ИринаСырова-э1ы
      @ИринаСырова-э1ы 9 месяцев назад

      Точняк😂не кормите его идеями, а то он реально устроит жару!😂

  • @Ashleymoniquet
    @Ashleymoniquet Год назад +4

    best version of africa I've ever heard

  • @cyrusdamodred8110
    @cyrusdamodred8110 Год назад +8

    Thank you for blasting me through my livingroom wall with this classic. Love the song!

    • @Tschij
      @Tschij 8 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @marioforget2773
    @marioforget2773 Год назад +6

    What a voice. 😮😮😮😮

  • @hugoalhinho1321
    @hugoalhinho1321 3 месяца назад +7

    The man rocks everything he touchs

  • @FreddieFreethinking
    @FreddieFreethinking Год назад +8

    There Are Certain Songs That Are Just Perfect When Recorded. This Masterpiece Is One Of Those. But The Quality Of Your Crativity Is Magnificent.

  • @bridgetmccracken1381
    @bridgetmccracken1381 Год назад +6

    Oh my goodness, that was AWESOME!!!!!! It was as if THIS is the way the song should have been all along!!!!

  • @dendyrindani4882
    @dendyrindani4882 Год назад +2

    Thanks Tommy for bringing back my heavy metal era...i show your videos to my children....

  • @SheWolf1968
    @SheWolf1968 4 месяца назад +4

    Stunning performance from the top performer in the world

  • @seanchim
    @seanchim 9 месяцев назад +1

    Such a classic and rich voice. Sadly, as much as his voice stirs our passions and kick-starts our adrenaline, the mainstream has moved on from this type of sound. I am eternally grateful for platforms like this that allow super-talented individuals to shine despite not being a super-popular world stage touring artist. In my opinion, todays singers can't hold a candle to this type of vocal range and power.

  • @emikon7283
    @emikon7283 Год назад +57

    This song is one of my favourite, it’s so special for me. Your version is amazing Tommy! Thank you for beautiful music also this time! Have a great weekend! I hope you enjoy the gig! See you next Friday🤘🎶🎸💖

    • @paulwalton1222
      @paulwalton1222 Год назад +1

      Have you heard leo do it? Channel called frog leap studios has over 30 songs you'll know done in similar style to Tommy.

    • @KrystalHarwood-ty7rk
      @KrystalHarwood-ty7rk Год назад +2

      wonder what he'll think up next!

  • @MalcolmTyler-p3m
    @MalcolmTyler-p3m 10 месяцев назад +2

    Totally amazing, heard the original, this is better! And I’m a big toto fan! Wow!!

  • @stanislavpetrov5955
    @stanislavpetrov5955 Год назад +46

    I saw the title and I was like, "How's he gonna pull *this* one off?" And the answer is: the only way Tommy can. What a performance! I especially like the faster tempo change when the solo starts.
    Thank you, Tommy! You guys have fun on your upcoming tour. Can't wait for you guys to come back to America! 👍👍😁

  • @louey2x
    @louey2x Год назад +9

    I never liked remakes of this song, until now. Only Tommy could make this song sound good as a metal version. I am always amazed at Tommy's talent and sense of music.

  • @tiinakari4055
    @tiinakari4055 Год назад +20

    Grandma from Finland just LOVED this. Tack tack.

  • @lesliepaulkovacs6442
    @lesliepaulkovacs6442 Год назад +1

    I've decided to delay listening to your releases until Sunday morning US Eastern time. Since I'm running around 6 days a week working on my New Home in West Virginia while prepping my Old house in Ohio, it's been great to sleep in late, grab some good Coffee and Rock Out with Tommy! Thanks for making my Life a little easier.

  • @dragonlea13
    @dragonlea13 Год назад +106

    Now that was soooo rad!!!!!! I was trying to imagine how you would rock this song out, but this was better than I could have imagined!! I absolutely loved the way you sped it up, the layers of your voice and the awesome guitar solo. I never want to hear the other version again!! Thanks Tommy! Have a great weekend!!! I want to listen to this a few more times now!!! ❤

    • @Griede26
      @Griede26 Год назад +2

      actually, there is atlest 2 other versions. the original by toto, and a cover by weezer (with weird al in the vid)

    • @dehnerts
      @dehnerts Год назад +4

      Check out Frog Leap Studios cover. Leo does awesome covers too

    • @dragonlea13
      @dragonlea13 Год назад +1

      @@dehnerts thanks! I just did. I have never heard of them before, but I see they are very popular with 4.5 million fans and 56 million views on this song! That’s quite impressive. I thought it was a very interesting rendition of the song, I appreciate the heaviness of it. I wasn’t a big fan of his vocals, though obviously many others would disagree with me. I wouldn’t listen to that version of the song more than this one time, it just wasn’t pleasing to my ear. That being said I thank you for putting them on my radar, and I definitely will check out more of their music! Thanks Brian!

    • @dragonlea13
      @dragonlea13 Год назад +2

      @@Griede26 thank you! I just checked it out. Very nice version with 23 million views, I liked the humor. To be completely honest I was never a fan of this song. I have always been into metal music, and this is WAY too mainstream pop for me, definitely was not listening to this kind of music in the 80’s. Thanks for pointing it out though!

    • @jasonroelle5261
      @jasonroelle5261 Год назад

      if you heavy metal, you might like Leo Maroacchioli cover.
      ruclips.net/video/MH9FyLsfDzw/видео.html

  • @hekatombsweden2598
    @hekatombsweden2598 Год назад +2

    Very interesting idea!

  • @jvmetal7757
    @jvmetal7757 Год назад +5

    I'll reference a brilliant comment I read on another of your amazing videos: "I used to be a fan, now I'm an air conditioner..."

  • @Галина-ч3с6ю
    @Галина-ч3с6ю Год назад +23

    Томми это круто! И очень талантливо!!!!👏🏻🤘🏻🔥

  • @PollyChoklad
    @PollyChoklad Год назад +7

    WOW 😊 thanks for another GRATE cover 🎸🤘 we are truly blessed having this every Friday 🙏 have a great weekend 🍻👋

  • @InnaBregvadze-xt9ox
    @InnaBregvadze-xt9ox 3 месяца назад +4

    Tommy thank you ❤😊

  • @sabatonitalia
    @sabatonitalia Год назад +107

    This was already a super hit, but the hard work, dedication and fun which Tommy puts in every cover makes it even more special ✨ Bra jobbat 🎸🤘🏻

    • @annalyndsey2269
      @annalyndsey2269 Год назад +14

      I agree and after seeing the behind the scenes 2022 video Tommy did, I appreciate even more the effort, dedication, fun, light-hearted-ness and everything Tommy and his team go to for us fans ❤

  • @corybangerter5845
    @corybangerter5845 Год назад

    This cover is even better than the 80s classic. I really loved the Toto original. I gotta laugh when my fellow seniors say there's no good contemporary music. This makes wanna rub their noses in it.

  • @ltsf1988
    @ltsf1988 Год назад +57

    Ladies and gentlemen, behold another Tommylized song! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Tommy, you definitely convinced me that EVERYTHING is better with a guitar solo. Amazing, yet respectful rendition of this one! You made it gold. Thanks for another friday to rock on with your touch!
    Have a great weekend, greetings from Venezuela 😁

  • @SueWallace-jk5wr
    @SueWallace-jk5wr Год назад +1

    😅Tommy and Dam keep me entertained all day. They are both amazing.❤

  • @barbarabrown9906
    @barbarabrown9906 Год назад +4

    Abso-bloody-lutely AWESOME!!!! Tommy Rules!! 😃😁🤩😍🥰😘👍👏🤘❤❤❤

  • @johanrynjah8241
    @johanrynjah8241 Год назад +4

    A fiery blazing version. . enjoyed every second of the performance . ..

  • @ghostpanic
    @ghostpanic Год назад +4

    Another belter Tommy! WOW! Amazing!

  • @tomastomas4343
    @tomastomas4343 Год назад +2

    Užasné👍👍

  • @foxjohnny120
    @foxjohnny120 Год назад +8

    This track is on fire!🔥🔥🔥

  • @diamondbackdt
    @diamondbackdt Год назад

    NEVER EVER!!! Have I thought there would be a GREAT COVER to AFRICA

  • @StanaBrachacek
    @StanaBrachacek Год назад +3

    Super

  • @laurawilson2667
    @laurawilson2667 Год назад

    Shut UP! I’m sitting here stunned cuz NOONE could ever compare to Toto especially this song. But I must admit I am loving this! What a gorgeous voice you have. Just WOW!

  • @jenniferloring8112
    @jenniferloring8112 Год назад +35

    Cover idea! Boston - More Than A Feeling! Some high belting vocals and soaring guitars… would love to hear your take on it!

    • @LeeO_22
      @LeeO_22 9 месяцев назад +1

      Would love this!!

    • @DrNES73
      @DrNES73 6 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, I was thinking the same. Also, Carry on Wayward Son by Kansas!

    • @lisaengstrom1186
      @lisaengstrom1186 5 месяцев назад

      ...and Point of no Return, Light with Styx

  • @ELFWARZ_DOT_COM
    @ELFWARZ_DOT_COM 10 месяцев назад +2

    I have some camping music now! Thanks Tommy.

  • @taika.melissa2798
    @taika.melissa2798 Год назад +12

    I've heard this song a million times and thought it would be impossible for anyone to bring anything new to it. But Tommy did just that with his energy and charisma! Thank you so much, Tommy! 😃🤘

    • @ivanichtanuel1681
      @ivanichtanuel1681 Год назад +1

      yeah because this swedish dude is awsome and cool, he smile and the alculturation can hear cleary some other can't hear nice not like him this is beyond, hope ToTo can hear this man

  • @dr.blubolt250
    @dr.blubolt250 Год назад

    The phrase, “You made that your own” gets overused. But this is absolutely a unique Tommy Johansson rendition of a great song!
    Love it!!!!

  • @lieslwindjulie3230
    @lieslwindjulie3230 Год назад +15

    What a voice! You rock, Tommy! 🖤

  • @stankopetek8992
    @stankopetek8992 Год назад +1

    Since I was listening yesterday your version of Heart-song "Alone" I was "positive shocked" and became a big fan from one second to the other! During yesterday´s trip by car from Dresden to my hometown in Germany´s South I was listening to all your cover-songs : Non-stop 10 hours of Tommy-songs 👍😉which brought me safely through very bad weather with snow and many accidents on the way. Your voice is just fantastic, unbelievable, outstanding, I´m impressed! 😯Hope I can make it somehow to see (listen) you live on stage in 2024.

  • @peterlord5726
    @peterlord5726 Год назад +13

    Absolutely epic as always!
    Plus your timing is perfect as this is a song my wife and I hold dear to us as we went to Africa for our honeymoon 15 years ago this year. This week my wife had major surgery to save her leg (all went well) and this put a huge smile on both our faces! Thank you.

  • @ortelgoqrantzar9278
    @ortelgoqrantzar9278 Год назад +2

    Jävlar vilken bra röst du har!! 😮😯😲

  • @YTAna841
    @YTAna841 Год назад +22

    This is the first time I have heard this song. Your voice is always brilliant, powerful and uplifting. Thank you again this week. Have a great weekend!

    • @DonBerkovic
      @DonBerkovic Год назад +10

      One of the most famous songs ever written.

    • @YTAna841
      @YTAna841 Год назад +1

      @@DonBerkovic
      Thank you for letting me know. The more I listen to it, the more I love it.

  • @bogganalseryd2324
    @bogganalseryd2324 Год назад +1

    The Tommy treatment!!! 👍👍👍

  • @BeyondBeliefUK2025
    @BeyondBeliefUK2025 Год назад +3

    just out of this world, amazing talent, keep em coming from the UK, Cheers

  • @TruthYouCanHandle
    @TruthYouCanHandle Год назад +1

    Great! I feel a little Queensryche vibe.

  • @jasminarasic3821
    @jasminarasic3821 Год назад +5

    Kakav prekrasan,i jasan glas,prelepo peva,BRAVO!!!!!

  • @twilight_zone
    @twilight_zone Год назад +1

    Spettacolo ! 😀

  • @carinarodebak9419
    @carinarodebak9419 Год назад +4

    Once again ,a beautiful gift on a Friday from Tommy.❤🎉

  • @mykelalexander522
    @mykelalexander522 26 дней назад

    State of art!!!!

  • @YuliyaKrasivayia
    @YuliyaKrasivayia 6 месяцев назад +6

    Умная Лента Ютюба теперь постоянно мне подсовывает ваше видео, чему я очень рада. теперь я наслаждаюсь хорошей музыкой и прекрасным исполнителем. браво!

  • @tine7844
    @tine7844 6 дней назад

    Du bist einfach der Hammer ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @robyn8915
    @robyn8915 Год назад +3

    Thanks for doing this song! It means a lot me 😊. Toto's version was a tribute for my godmother, who passed away a few years ago. Every time it's on the radio, it feels like she's still nearby. Now she's probably jamming lol 🤘🤘

  • @henkar2326
    @henkar2326 8 месяцев назад +2

    Your voice is just amazing Im so enjoying and your guitar🎉🎉its fire

  • @ЮлияЧ-й1ы
    @ЮлияЧ-й1ы Год назад +23

    Спасибо Вам, Томми, что каждую пятницу заряжаете своим чудесным настроением! От души!

    • @Михаил-м7э6й
      @Михаил-м7э6й Год назад +3

      Да,талант.наткнулся на него,когда кавер shes gone он исполнил.офигенно!

    • @ЮлияЧ-й1ы
      @ЮлияЧ-й1ы Год назад

      @@Михаил-м7э6й да, очень приятно слышать старые хиты в таком отличном исполнении, еще и с хорошим настроением.

  • @mariya19838
    @mariya19838 7 месяцев назад +1

    Всё, что творит Томми, достойно уважения и любви! Невероятно талантлив!

  • @rodwinter1978
    @rodwinter1978 Год назад +7

    Ok , things are getting ridiculous now. Tommy's awesomeness has no limit. When we think he has already made his best, he strikes us with awe with his performance. You gotta come to Brazil mate!

  • @thereaperknightgaming1173
    @thereaperknightgaming1173 Год назад +1

    So nice i heard it twice

  • @sheldoncooper8199
    @sheldoncooper8199 Год назад +5

    My Favorite Song when i was 10 years old Still among my Favorite Songs age 42

  • @potyx
    @potyx 11 месяцев назад

    Oh My God! You are a Biggest!

  • @alannaturner6758
    @alannaturner6758 Год назад +5

    Wow...Tommy ⚜️ Toto are one of my favourite Bands from the 80s💥and your magic voice brought it to life again, thanks Tommy ⚜️ that was incredible, have a great weekend & to all💙☮️🎸🎶🤙

  • @AimingWanderously
    @AimingWanderously 8 месяцев назад +2

    I always thought this song could use a metal edge and you nailed it. My new favorite version of this song.

  • @pernillaeriksson8594
    @pernillaeriksson8594 Год назад +10

    What an upgrade 😀 Tommy breathed new life into this song! LOVED IT!!!

    • @pygeekrfoo820
      @pygeekrfoo820 Год назад +1

      It didn’t need new life or an upgrade. But this cover is great nonetheless

  • @cristianaciares6271
    @cristianaciares6271 Год назад +4

    Talentoso thommy ,desde bandas como Reinxeed, Golden Resurrection y Majestica y Sabaton , saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

  • @dominikbretschneider7466
    @dominikbretschneider7466 Год назад +2

    Best cover of Africa I've ever heard

  • @waynehutchinson1528
    @waynehutchinson1528 Год назад +6

    You owned it Tommy. What a great tribute to Toto.

  • @oskarjonsson9117
    @oskarjonsson9117 Год назад

    Allt he touch turns to gold helt jävla otroligt

  • @Paco2316h
    @Paco2316h Год назад +6

    Thanks Tommy you always surprise, fantastic cover of one of the best songs of the 80s❤

  • @MagnusD
    @MagnusD Год назад +1

    Over the top. Great work

  • @francescabasile106
    @francescabasile106 Год назад +4

    Il brano è bello e difficile: Tommy è davvero un grandissimo artista , voce sempre top.....ogni venerdì è un piacere sentirti!!!!! 🤩👍🏻🎸🙏

  • @papugasenka8093
    @papugasenka8093 Год назад +1

    Divna verzija. Pevanje petfect

  • @musemuser777
    @musemuser777 Год назад +8

    Tommy does great on all the covers & everything he does!💯 Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. He's definitely blessed with talent.🙏✝️🙏
    🔥🎸🔥