Toto "Africa" Finally Graces My Ears! Vocal ANALYSIS of Their Most Iconic Song!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @aussiepie4865
    @aussiepie4865 Месяц назад +3649

    Rosanna is a must.

    • @FGG850
      @FGG850 Месяц назад +19

      From the same concert

    • @Genesisrequiem
      @Genesisrequiem Месяц назад +4

      This

    • @ps3ud0nym
      @ps3ud0nym Месяц назад +10

      Came to write this 👍

    • @metalcubana3004
      @metalcubana3004 Месяц назад +11

      My favorite Toto song!
      Oh, and I'll be Over You ❤️

    • @JC80475
      @JC80475 Месяц назад +28

      Rosanna’s drum beat is iconic!

  • @PajakTheBlind
    @PajakTheBlind Месяц назад +3109

    As far as Toto goes: Hold the line

    • @lilaelsi5766
      @lilaelsi5766 Месяц назад +62

      Love isn’t always on time 😊

    • @MałgorzataŻukowska-z1c
      @MałgorzataŻukowska-z1c Месяц назад +4

      Yeahh🎉

    • @rccola5167
      @rccola5167 Месяц назад +1

      Great song but lyrically 1st grade.

    • @masterp2269
      @masterp2269 Месяц назад +1

      What is "Hold the Line"? You saying they have other songs??? 😂 just playing

    • @HankChinaski27
      @HankChinaski27 Месяц назад +9

      I also really like Rosanna.

  • @a.grimes4202
    @a.grimes4202 Месяц назад +158

    Look, Toto’s “Africa” from 1983 is a certified all-time classic, but with that being said and having been dissected here, I feel the next logical evolutionary step in your journey of discovering more of their catalog simply MUST be none other than “Rosanna” from 1982. Just an absolute treat of a song.

    • @esther2376
      @esther2376 Месяц назад

      Africa is also from 1982. It’s on the same album as Rosanna is.

  • @normjones4204
    @normjones4204 Месяц назад +1620

    Toto's Hold the Line and Rosanna are both great songs

    • @Metal_Auditor
      @Metal_Auditor Месяц назад +10

      Rosanna would be better because it features both Bobby and Steve singing leads.

    • @davepowell4216
      @davepowell4216 Месяц назад +2

      Don't forget 99

    • @Beazt77
      @Beazt77 Месяц назад +1

      Definitely the two I would recommend.

    • @elsamo007
      @elsamo007 Месяц назад +1

      The skip beat in Rosanna is a rarity

    • @exinferris
      @exinferris Месяц назад +1

      Rosanna live from Falling in Between.

  • @bikeaholic6386
    @bikeaholic6386 Месяц назад +674

    Rosanna is the next must do for Toto - it has everything - co-lead vocals, brass section, keys solo, ripping guitar solo - bluesey jam on the outro

    • @PuppyMonsters
      @PuppyMonsters Месяц назад +3

      I was listening to Rosanna yesterday thinking it would be great if Elizabeth did an analysis of it, but that most likely, she would be told to listen to Africa first. Log in today and here it is.

    • @bench2346
      @bench2346 Месяц назад +2

      agreed about Rosanna. would also recommend to also watch a live performance of this, similar to how you did here. rosanna is just next level.

    • @m.k.1340
      @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +1

      Doesn't hurt that despite David Paich saying that the lyrics weren't written specifically about famous actress Rosanna Arquette, the song was named after her... she being Steve Porcaro's girlfriend at the time.

    • @m.k.1340
      @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +3

      @@bench2346 Live is good, but the music video for Rosanna is also quite good, and with studio recorded audio from them when they recorded Toto IV originally, and won Grammys for it.

    • @jefftanaka1448
      @jefftanaka1448 Месяц назад +2

      Rosanna- agree, agree, agree, but do the studio version!

  • @CraigTerry-g7i
    @CraigTerry-g7i 28 дней назад +14

    I'll Be Over You has been spoken of as one of Toto's very best, the instrumentals and orchestration on it are amazing!

  • @christopheradams8707
    @christopheradams8707 Месяц назад +434

    "Hold the Line"- grooviest song Toto has. Thanks for your hard work on your wonderful channel!

    • @MaccaThePacker
      @MaccaThePacker Месяц назад +3

      Bobby's a great singer. He nails those high notes.

    • @m.k.1340
      @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +2

      It may be one of the grooviest that people know about... but I am not so sure it is their grooviest track in their back catalog...
      Deep doesn't even begin to describe it...

    • @dmitryowens
      @dmitryowens Месяц назад

      And also their most hard rocking.

    • @t.i.m.e.thisismyeverafter6004
      @t.i.m.e.thisismyeverafter6004 Месяц назад

      Agreed!! Steve Luthaker, playing the trippy guitar parts on this version of Africa, plays a killer seriously complex guitar solo in "Hold The Line". Love Your Channel !!

    • @nazztynatenugglife5891
      @nazztynatenugglife5891 Месяц назад

      I agree with HTL being their grooviest, but I love Lido shuffle and Lowdown by Boz Skags

  • @LibrarianMichael
    @LibrarianMichael Месяц назад +573

    Toto's Rosanna is another favorite of mine.

  • @charter-rejects
    @charter-rejects Месяц назад +23

    Besides the ones already mentioned, My favorites from Toto include "Stop Loving You"; "Pamela"; and "I Will Remember." (The latter has a drum beat that can't be missed!)
    Great job on your video! Africa is a timeless classic! RIP Jeff and Mike Porcaro.

    • @derekbarber309
      @derekbarber309 Месяц назад

      I will remember drums are crazy good!!!

    • @Meatball2022
      @Meatball2022 Месяц назад

      Pamela is a great song. She will like Joseph Williams vocals on that song

  • @mikephillips1043
    @mikephillips1043 Месяц назад +392

    Hold the line HAS to be the next one!! Not just vocally but musically is a masterpiece. I remember hearing it when I was like 6 in the early 90s because my dad loved Toto and it's been my favorite song ever since.

    • @rccola5167
      @rccola5167 Месяц назад

      77 or 78

    • @doctoremil2678
      @doctoremil2678 Месяц назад +1

      Also, K-DST. If you know, you know.😉

    • @DixonsCider
      @DixonsCider Месяц назад +2

      HOLD THE LINE... love isn't always on time!

  • @gwooledge
    @gwooledge Месяц назад +756

    Next Toto song I would suggest is "Rosanna".

    • @Darth_Sidious_66
      @Darth_Sidious_66 Месяц назад

      Agreed as long as we don't get another cringe thumbnail. But that's her thing so I doubt it.

  • @SamiLehtela
    @SamiLehtela Месяц назад +19

    MUSHANGA!!! from their Seventh One album is absolutely beauriful, it shows The talent of all The musicians in The band!!

  • @anguscrome1086
    @anguscrome1086 Месяц назад +314

    Toto "Hold the Line". You'll see the influences from Boston all over it. Rosanna is great as well.

    • @m.k.1340
      @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +2

      Hold the Line, from Toto's Debut album came out in September of 1978. Boston's debut album released in August of 1976. There may have been a bit of influence, but it would have had to have been quick. Boston (east) and Toto (west) are two of my all-time favorite bands, and both bands made up of virtuoso genius musicians that arguably the music industry was not ready for, and didn't know what to do with. Intimidating levels of talent that made genius level music look easy, and sound incredible.

  • @RobTaylor-cs3bz
    @RobTaylor-cs3bz Месяц назад +456

    Great choice, Elizabeth. Toto combines rock, pop, soul, jazz, blues, and R & B in a contagious way backed by instrumental excellence. Their songs "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line" are perhaps even better than "Africa"- at least I think so.

    • @jamesreding6336
      @jamesreding6336 Месяц назад +4

      Yes yes yes

    • @buzwush
      @buzwush Месяц назад +9

      Yes! "Hold the Line" and "Rosanna" are #1 & #2. Steve Lukather and the late great Jeff Porcaro, sooo AWESOME!

    • @jessieball6195
      @jessieball6195 Месяц назад +6

      I disagree. "Africa" is much better than either of those two songs (although both are very good).

    • @giffimarauder
      @giffimarauder Месяц назад

      Yes yes yes from me too :)

    • @IllegallySighted
      @IllegallySighted Месяц назад +3

      Those are the other two songs I really love from Toto too. I highly recommend both of these.

  • @derekbarber309
    @derekbarber309 Месяц назад +5

    Toto- I won’t hold you back!! Amazing!!!! Moving, soaring and the orchestral accompaniment is mind blowing … and the guitar solo was created on the spot!! Hats off to Lukather!

  • @_emh
    @_emh Месяц назад +206

    Steve Lukather is a God-tier guitarist. He's done session work on countless other artists' albums, including on Michael Jackson's Thriller. But he'll always be known for Toto. Glad you're reviewing this one, Elizabeth! The next Toto reviews probably ought to be "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line."

    • @randallpetersen9164
      @randallpetersen9164 Месяц назад +17

      Rick Beato's interview with Steve is excellent. He really is God-tier, but only musicians seem to know that, lol.

    • @Fawkes318
      @Fawkes318 Месяц назад +8

      And he's friggin hilarious. I would love to hang out with him.

    • @Sean-pc1xc
      @Sean-pc1xc Месяц назад

      ​@@randallpetersen9164I watched that just a few days ago and it was really interesting

    • @1958seeker
      @1958seeker Месяц назад +8

      They are all God level musicians both as session players and as part of the band and have featured on so many different albums including Michael Jackson, Bozz Scaggs, Steely Dan just to name a few

    • @FVD
      @FVD Месяц назад +5

      They all pretty much worked on Thriller, not to mention Steve Porcaro writing Human Nature.

  • @jontekw
    @jontekw Месяц назад +548

    You have to hear Hold The Line now, jsyk

  • @jaydemetrick8399
    @jaydemetrick8399 Месяц назад +12

    Hold the Line and Rosanna! They are excellent! The entire IV album has so much vocal harmonies and is truly their best.

  • @roberthughes2402
    @roberthughes2402 Месяц назад +356

    I agree with Rosanna and Hold The Line. A forgotten gem is 99 (a song about Agent 99 - played by Barbara Feldon - from the TV show Get Smart).

    • @danieljette7409
      @danieljette7409 Месяц назад +9

      No it’s not, according to google, the official story is: “The song 99 was inspired by the George Lucas movie THX-1138 about a society where people were given numbers instead of names.

    • @atman3437
      @atman3437 Месяц назад +4

      I love love love that song, especially as it reflects my own feelings about Agent 99 from watching Get Smart as a young teenager. ;-) However unfortunately I believe she is not the actual inspiration for the song but I continue to ignore that fact and keep pretending she is. 🙂

    • @melrupinski88
      @melrupinski88 Месяц назад +1

      That’s the first Toto song I ever heard on the radio as a youngster. That song definitely grabbed me and has been a favorite of mine for the 40-some years since.

    • @johngregory8840
      @johngregory8840 Месяц назад +3

      Absolutely LOVED 99 back in the day and always have to stop to listen any time I hear it now. 99 is one of the rare songs that immediately pulls every bit of my attention away from whatever is going on and I get lost in it.

    • @paulrobuck8249
      @paulrobuck8249 Месяц назад +1

      99 is amazing highly recommend

  • @College-Boy
    @College-Boy Месяц назад +200

    "I'll be Over You" is an understated masterpiece -- with a surprise harmonizing guest.

    • @DavidDarrow
      @DavidDarrow Месяц назад +11

      THIS THIS THIS!!!

    • @m.k.1340
      @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +9

      Steve "Luke" Lukather, the lead guitarist, wrote and sings lead vocals on this one, one of my all time favorites, along with "I won't hold you back now." Plus I'll be Over You has a surprise famous unmistakeable backup vocalist, in addition to Joseph Williams (son of composer John Williams) who later became Toto's lead singer. I won't spoil the surprise on the other backup vocal.

    • @aafpeptoe4209
      @aafpeptoe4209 Месяц назад +6

      Agree 100%

    • @BlackJackLopez
      @BlackJackLopez Месяц назад +8

      ...and I came in to say THIS. Plus I've always thought the 'surprise guest' is one of the best backing vocals EVER. His participation in Christopher Cross's "Ride like the wind" is also... just delighful, imo.

    • @DavidDarrow
      @DavidDarrow Месяц назад +5

      @@m.k.1340 Yes! Though I could never settle on picking actual favorites, I sometimes think that I actually like I'll Be Over You, and I Won't Hold You Back the best out of the entire Toto catalog! I also on many occasions feel like Pamela might actually be better than Rosanna. I know...clutch the pearls. lol

  • @ivanporcayo0
    @ivanporcayo0 Месяц назад +11

    Toto - White Sister, 35th Anniversary in Poland (LIVE)
    Toto - King of the World 2007 (LIVE)
    Very good performances by 2 legendary Toto singers

  • @ErikStone1
    @ErikStone1 Месяц назад +422

    Check out "Rosanna" by Toto. All my drummer friends geek out over that shuffle beat that's played.

    • @jokervienna6433
      @jokervienna6433 Месяц назад +3

      I think the origin of that shuffle is called "The Purdy Shuffle". There are clips around that. John Bonham also used it (before Toto) in the Led Zeppelin song "Fool in the rain". And YES, I can play it! :D

    • @JC80475
      @JC80475 Месяц назад +2

      The shuffle beat is iconic!

    • @beeewellschannel1231
      @beeewellschannel1231 Месяц назад +2

      @@jokervienna6433 I thought it was called "The Porcaro Shuffle", named after Jeff Porcaro, the drummer and original band member of Toto

    • @BaritoneRocks
      @BaritoneRocks Месяц назад

      No, Jeff Porcaro "borrowed" the Purdie Shuffle.

    • @pinball1970
      @pinball1970 Месяц назад +3

      ​@@BaritoneRocksIt's a combo according to Poccaro

  • @digibirder
    @digibirder Месяц назад +142

    Thank you Elizabeth. I really enjoyed experiencing these high-end musicians with you. "Rosanna", "Hold the Line" and "99" would be some other great songs of theirs to explore.

    • @bigpeeler
      @bigpeeler Месяц назад +2

      "99" is a hidden gem. 👍

  • @crtune
    @crtune Месяц назад +3

    Steve and Steve (Steve Lukather and Steve Porcaro) were in classes with me (Frankie Nobert's class piano and music theory classes) at Grant High School (Van Nuys right next to North Hollywood and Sherman Oaks). Yes, they were great musicians already, and already working seriously in recordings and backing up name musicians. I remember Lukather talking to me outside class one day and somehow mentioning that Sammy Davis Jr. was way under rated as an overall high quality singer (I'm paraphrasing a bit, but he was basically encouraging me to check his recordings out). Lukather is a heck of a singer, in my opinion.
    It seems David Paich is singing initially (Dave is a great musician, imo). His dad, Marty Paich, was the arranger who did basically ALL of Sammy Davis Jr.'s band charts. Marty Paich was a FANTASTIC arranger, and we, who play in big bands all know his great talent. He also did movie and TV work. I would imagine all these guys wound up being exposed to his work, and him.
    Check out "Rosanna", "I'll Be Over You" (features Lukather singing), "Georgy Porgy", "99" and "I Won't Hold You Back", "Hold The Line" (Bobby Kimball prominent).

  • @KennethSavage-nn2vv
    @KennethSavage-nn2vv Месяц назад +237

    Being a drummer I feel the need to shout out Simon Phillips here on the skins. Toto’s original drummer Jeff Porcaro died in 1992. Great reaction and review. 👊🏻

    • @stevenmeyer9674
      @stevenmeyer9674 Месяц назад +9

      Loved Philips when he played with the fantastic jazz pianist Hiromi. You can find many of their performances here on YT.

    • @RedDwarf-sy3me
      @RedDwarf-sy3me Месяц назад +10

      Elizabeth, if you like Simon Phillips's drumming, please consider reviewing "Give Blood" by Pete Townshend from his Deep End live tour (ruclips.net/video/j63o1gaGgH0/видео.html). It has a big-band sound, and the drumming and guitar work are amazing. Afterwards, you should check out Simon's Drumeo video on the drumming for that song (ruclips.net/video/6ZmWj_HetZ4/видео.html).

    • @KennethSavage-nn2vv
      @KennethSavage-nn2vv Месяц назад +1

      @ yes yes yes that’s an amazing song and SP drumming is showcased at a high level

    • @EmmaPeelman
      @EmmaPeelman Месяц назад +4

      Porcaro

    • @penrod6540
      @penrod6540 Месяц назад +5

      the Rosanna shuffle is an iconic drum rift

  • @calgaryjimbo
    @calgaryjimbo Месяц назад +110

    Great analysis as always. "Hold the Line" was my first experience of Toto and remains one of my all-time favourite songs. Absolute banger.

  • @cdc3108
    @cdc3108 Месяц назад +1

    Oh dear..... Finally another one of my favourite bands, seen live so many times... Thank you so much for making us loving them even more and learning sooooo much about the incredible mechanics of such magic ❤❤❤

  • @HiFiListener
    @HiFiListener Месяц назад +122

    The whole album 'TOTO IV' is a masterpiece. Especially 'ROSANNA' and 'I WON'T HOLD YOU BACK' are to mention besides 'AFRICA'. But if you take your time, listening to the album is a real pleasure.

    • @hallacar
      @hallacar Месяц назад +6

      My underground favorite of that album is "Make Believe", but you are 100% correct - the whole album is fantastic.

    • @avoncalling7886
      @avoncalling7886 Месяц назад +3

      Even Georgie Porgy is pretty dang good!

    • @HiFiListener
      @HiFiListener Месяц назад +1

      @avoncalling7886 Yea! The first and the fourth album are my favorites. And almost every time 'Hold the Line' comes up, I will sing along with it (if you can call the thing that I do 'singing' 🤣)

    • @stevesnow315
      @stevesnow315 Месяц назад +2

      Agreed. My personal favorite is "Afraid Of Love" Lukather at his best.🙂

    • @falsemcnuggethope
      @falsemcnuggethope Месяц назад

      The Seventh One is my favorite album from them. I find it's even more packed with catchy songs.

  • @enten161
    @enten161 Месяц назад +123

    Rosanna live at Montreux 1991 would be my pick. It's easily the highest quality 30+ year old live performance I've ever seen. It's really pure, there are no backing tracks and there is no autotune or pitch correction. It also includes a much better version of Africa (imo) and Hold the Line but Hold the Line isn't on RUclips. Lots of communication between band members as well as with the crowd. Extended instrumental/jam sections with crazy dancing. It's just so cool.

  • @Brian1972
    @Brian1972 Месяц назад +17

    Georgy Porgy is another good one.

  • @blakerbnsn
    @blakerbnsn Месяц назад +105

    Gotta do Hold the Line. The vocals are incredible.

  • @m.k.1340
    @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +86

    Toto's story is fascinating, including how many original members, and how many new members over the years have come onboard, left, and in some cases come back.
    Jeff Porcaro, the original drummer, was the son of a Los Angeles session and jazz drummer/percussionist, Joe Porcaro
    David Paich, the pianist, is the son of a Hollywood TV musician, composer and conductor, Marty Paich.
    The two of them met in the early 70s, and played session work for many famous acts, even before forming Toto as their band
    They brought along Steve "Luke" Lukather on lead guitar, David Hungate on Bass, and Jeff's brother Steve Porcaro on keyboards and synthesizers, and Louisiana-native Bobby Kimball on lead vocals, although Paich, Lukather, and Steve Porcaro have performed lead vocals, and Hungate and Jeff Porcaro provided backing vocals...
    Later on, Mike Porcaro, Jeff and Steve's brother, succeeded Hungate on bass guitar, and Steve Porcaro took time away from Toto to write for other artists, including Michael Jackson hits on Thriller and Black or White, and movie scores, but does occasionally return to record and tour with Toto. Paich, the Porcaro brothers, as well as Lukather, and his close friend Eddie Van Halen also contributed to Michael Jackson's Thriller track and most of the album, (among hundreds or thousands of other session recordings over time.)
    Bobby Kimball left the band after Toto IV, and was replaced by Fergie Frederiksen on the Isolation album, as well as Luke taking lead vocals more frequently, and after Frederiksen left after that,, Lukather's childhood friend Joseph "Joe" Williams, son of famous composer John Williams came on for backing, and then lead vocals for Fahrenheit, and the Seventh One, as well as .
    Williams would also leave the band for a time, and also is a composer and studio vocalist in his own right.
    Toto had a very short stint with Jean-Michael Byron, and a lot of Lukather's own lead vocals, would follow,
    although Bobby Kimball returned for a few studio recordings and tours, and Joe Williams also returned, and still tours with Lukather and the current formation of Toto as a touring band.
    Williams, Lukather, and Paich now record material as solo artists, but their solo albums feature each other as guest artists, although they don't record and sell albums as Toto anymore.
    David Paich and Steve Porcaro also are reported to still make special appearances on Toto tours, and have throughout the years even when they haven't been available for all the tour dates.
    However, the band is marked with tragic loss. Jeff Porcaro died young of a reaction to insecticides in combination with a heart condition in 1992, with a legacy of being one of the greatest drummers of his time, and among the greatest bar none.
    His younger (middle) brother, Mike Porcaro, also died young of ALS in 2015.
    Jeff Porcaro's successor at the drum kit for Toto for many years afterward was english virtuoso drummer and producer Simon Phillips.
    That is just a thin summary of a half-century history of what these amazing musicians have done and created.

    • @arthurhermann9187
      @arthurhermann9187 Месяц назад +7

      A really great summary of this band’s history

    • @Daniel-p3c4k
      @Daniel-p3c4k Месяц назад +2

      I think that was the most informative short write up I have ever read. Well done!

    • @crtune
      @crtune Месяц назад

      Great summary. Also David Hungate had played extensively in Texas and Oklahoma area, I think went to NTSU for a while (played trombone, but switched to bass). Hungate had been tasked with backing Sonny and Cher on tour and then moved to LA. Eventually Dave Hungate decided to move to Nashville, and he has been a busy session player there for decades ever since. Steve and Steve (what we called them at Grant H.S. Lukather and Steve Porcaro) were already doing incredible stuff even in High School. Steve Porcaro had an entire orchestral / rock band tone poem we did which was extensive and amazing. Lukather was already an obviously gifted guitarist, and had been on tour with Boz Scaggs. We not only had those guys but also Mike Landau was there and others who were excellent musicians. This High School was right in the heart of the Hollywood scene and recording world, so it was amazing.

    • @Daniel-p3c4k
      @Daniel-p3c4k Месяц назад

      @@m.k.1340 I'm not certain...but I think Pocarro played drums in a fictional band on "Eight is Enough", a friend of mine son played guitar in that same TV band. It's been so long since I've seen that show I dont recall how long or how many times the garage band was mentioned or shown.

  • @PhillipCalvin627
    @PhillipCalvin627 Месяц назад +2

    Elizabeth being absolutely adorable at about the 25:00 minute mark was a highlight of this one. I'm glad you chose this live performance because it really showcases how talented these guys are. You can hear it in the song and especially some of their others but that whole musical interlude was really enjoyable.

    • @stvbrsn
      @stvbrsn Месяц назад +2

      Is there a time when Elizabeth *ins’t* absolutely adorable?

    • @PhillipCalvin627
      @PhillipCalvin627 Месяц назад +2

      @ damn good question. Perhaps I should rephrase, Elizabeth being exceptionally adorable.

    • @stvbrsn
      @stvbrsn Месяц назад +2

      @@PhillipCalvin627 ok, I accept that. Lol. Cheers!

  • @raserx63
    @raserx63 Месяц назад +88

    Before TOTO, these guys originally played with Boz Scaggs (“Lido Shuffle” another great song to check out)and were among the most in demand session musicians. Individually , they are on hundreds of recordings for various artists and even did the soundtrack for the 1984 “DUNE” movie.
    Bobby Kimball’s vocal on the song “Hold The Line” is really killer. Elizabeth will get a kick out of it for sure!

    • @m.k.1340
      @m.k.1340 Месяц назад +4

      Jeff Porcaro was the touring drummer for Sonny and Cher, Boz Scaggs, and other famous 70s acts, as well as one of the best drummers ever, and a prolific session player. He and David Paich founded Toto. The Lido Shuffle, as well as the Rosanna Shuffle were iconic Porcaro drum work, despite his commentary that he didn't particularly like shuffles. David Paich was an avid Sci-Fi movie buff, including writing the song 99 that references characters in George Lucas' THX 1138 movie. Toto as a band recorded the soundtrack to David Lynch's Dune (1984) just prior to Toto IV, which was a multi-grammy winning album, including Africa and Rosanna, among many other great tracks... and that is just a thin slice of Toto's early career.

    • @gavinstewart9538
      @gavinstewart9538 Месяц назад +2

      and they were Michael Jackson's band for the Thriller album too

    • @mikosoft
      @mikosoft Месяц назад +1

      ​​@@gavinstewart9538not the entire album but like half of it. And Steve Porcaro actually wrote Human Nature

  • @jamesreynolds4152
    @jamesreynolds4152 Месяц назад +49

    Toto's "Rosana", I got to see Toto open for Journey a couple of years ago in Little Rock. Having grown up in the 1970's I love the 80's Rock and continue listening to the music of that era.

  • @IliyanIliev89
    @IliyanIliev89 Месяц назад

    You've got one of the best session musicians, that created one of the biggest hits in the world, all on one place!!! It does not get better than this!!! Each one song made by them is masterpiece!!!

  • @ericd1632
    @ericd1632 Месяц назад +41

    Great analysis as always Elizabeth! "Hold the Line" should be your next Toto song for sure! Cheers 🍻

  • @kennethlarocque2605
    @kennethlarocque2605 Месяц назад +97

    My favorite Toto song is I'll Be Over You.

    • @lilaelsi5766
      @lilaelsi5766 Месяц назад +4

      Yes, with Steve Lukather on vocal ❤❤❤

    • @jaap5398
      @jaap5398 Месяц назад +3

      @@lilaelsi5766 and Michael McDonald on backing vocals of course :)

    • @Eva_L1313
      @Eva_L1313 Месяц назад

      What a beautiful song!! ❤

    • @emeraldmaiden63
      @emeraldmaiden63 Месяц назад

      It's mine, too.

  • @rickarkels
    @rickarkels Месяц назад +1

    The vocals and syncopation are amazing. I personally find the drummer’s groove is what gets me. He’s always doing some purty shuffle groove

  • @computerdave06
    @computerdave06 Месяц назад +62

    MAN! Toto, Journey, Chicago... what a time in music to live through. I echo others that "Hold the Line" should be next

    • @jf6720
      @jf6720 Месяц назад +1

      We really didn't know how good we had it! I still listen only listen to that music now.

  • @DaveDfromWV
    @DaveDfromWV Месяц назад +56

    A bit lesser known but awesome: "I Won't Hold You Back" has incredible harmonies and wonderful chord progressions.

    • @rsharp74gmail
      @rsharp74gmail Месяц назад +6

      Couldn't agree more. "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line" are obviously great, that's why they were hits. But for harmonies, backing vocals, and some great belted out notes, "I won't hold you back" is the best choice.

    • @JoeThornhill
      @JoeThornhill Месяц назад +1

      I was just wondering if anyone knows more than the same three songs of theirs that I do, lol.

    • @juhole
      @juhole Месяц назад

      I would love to see I Won't Hold You Back!

    • @hunkydory419
      @hunkydory419 Месяц назад

      Yes, I concur. The orchestral and vox arrangements are awesome!

  • @greekfreak1980
    @greekfreak1980 Месяц назад +2

    Toto are absolute elite musicians, the original line-up with Lukather, the Porcaro Bros ( RIP Mike & Jeff ) & David Paich were originally the most in-demand studio band in L.A. before they formed Toto. Steve Lukather alone has played guitars on hundreds of successful pop & rock albums, David Paich is also an extremely successful songwriter/ arranger ( he worked for Cher, Sheryl Crow & M. Jackson among others). Toto was essentially the studio band that recorded M. Jackson's "Thriller".
    Over the years they had various line-up changes, 2 of the 3 Porcaro Bros sadly passed away, but they always had world class musicians playing for them and Lukather & Paich kept the band going.
    Here for example, they have Simon Phillips on drums, he's an absolute drummer legend, he pioneered double-bass drumming in the late 70's.

  • @user-wv8cn4vi6w
    @user-wv8cn4vi6w Месяц назад +74

    Hold the Line and I’ll Be Over You are two of my go to Toto songs.

  • @FlashBytes
    @FlashBytes Месяц назад +69

    I can highly recommend their song Rosanna.

  • @JimPryde
    @JimPryde Месяц назад +1

    Toto are a must-see live band. I have seen them 3 times throughout the years, and their show is astounding.

  • @avoncalling7886
    @avoncalling7886 Месяц назад +84

    YAS! I love Toto! Though their best vocalist is not really highlighted on this particular track, it’s an iconic tune nonetheless! Rosanna and Hold the Line both show Bobby Kimball’s awesome vocal abilities :)

    • @mrdali67
      @mrdali67 Месяц назад +4

      The thing is as far as the “classic” setup goes apart from being excellent on each of their instruments they all had super good vocals too and all some of the best session musicians you could get in the studio.

    • @luisalonsoecheverria
      @luisalonsoecheverria Месяц назад +4

      Too bad Bobby is lip-syncing on this song.

    • @falsemcnuggethope
      @falsemcnuggethope Месяц назад +1

      @@luisalonsoecheverria that's what I was wondering too.

  • @CreedP1
    @CreedP1 Месяц назад +32

    So glad to see this reviewed, Toto formed after backing up Boz Scaggs and Steely Dan, and their members have played on so many other amazing records like Beat It. Seeing them live in Rancho Mirage earlier this year was incredible, diving into the rest of their catalogue had such depth, from their 70s debut to their modern sounds. Great review, and best of luck with Charismatic Baby #2!

    • @biomaven4124
      @biomaven4124 Месяц назад +1

      Once you know that they were the studio band for Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs you can never listen to that classic album again without hearing Toto’s contribution to the music on every track.

  • @dennisflint2269
    @dennisflint2269 Месяц назад

    WOW, love the way you analyze the songs. After listening to this one I went to listen to other versions on RUclips and wish you could analyze them.

  • @icerag
    @icerag Месяц назад +66

    These guys are absolute pros -- among the best LA studio musicians. That's why they are so smooth and groovy. Going strong for almost 50 years.

    • @garyganser2451
      @garyganser2451 Месяц назад +4

      There are multiple documentaries on session players who massively contributed to music in the 60s and 70s. Example Muscle Shoals. These session players didn't just play straight music, they improvised greatly adding to the songs. These people often worked massive hours without the recognition of their contributions. Michael McDonald was once a session player. My understand is that Toto was a set of session players who made a band.

  • @ImSumWhatMad
    @ImSumWhatMad Месяц назад +34

    SO excited for this! I've been waiting for Elizabeth to react to Toto for years! So many extremely talented musicians. You've got to do Hold the Line by them next for some amazing vocals!

    • @TheCharismaticVoice
      @TheCharismaticVoice  Месяц назад +17

      I'm really excited to hear that one. I don't think I ever have.

    • @edmwolf86
      @edmwolf86 Месяц назад +14

      @@TheCharismaticVoice gotta check out that one and "Rosanna". Those two along with Africa are certainly Toto's greatest songs (amongst their many, many amazing songs). Hope you do the live and studio versions!

    • @AllGoodOnesAreGone
      @AllGoodOnesAreGone Месяц назад +1

      @@TheCharismaticVoice Hold the Line and Rosanna are great, but as a few commenters have mentioned, don't sleep on "99" either.

  • @adirondacker007
    @adirondacker007 Месяц назад +1

    I grew up in the 80's. When Toto came on the radio and I could just stop and absorb the music, I did so without fail.

  • @1Deep43VA
    @1Deep43VA Месяц назад +85

    Wish she had done Hold the Line live in the 1970s

  • @rhaegoti
    @rhaegoti Месяц назад +50

    You should really watch the cover of Africa by Frog Leap Studios (on RUclips), even if you don't do a video on it. It's a very different feel to this classic, and wonderfully performed. Leo Moracchioli is such an incredible artist- playing multiple instruments, handling the vocals, and doing metal arrangements of songs from every possible genre of popular music.

    • @thirstfast1025
      @thirstfast1025 Месяц назад +6

      Ah, dangit, you beat me to it! I just commented almost the same thing LOL!

    • @dwaynepenner2788
      @dwaynepenner2788 Месяц назад +3

      His Frozen cover are totally awesome!

    • @rhaegoti
      @rhaegoti Месяц назад +2

      @@thirstfast1025 High Five! Happy to see another fan of Leo!

    • @rhaegoti
      @rhaegoti Месяц назад +3

      @@dwaynepenner2788 Thanks for the recommendation, I hadn't watched that one before. So fun! I was waiting for his daughter to walk in and bust him for playing with her instruments haha Some of my favourite videos are where he's rocking out with her, sets a great example :)

  • @TomKaye-rf5sb
    @TomKaye-rf5sb 17 дней назад

    Love that David's upper keys are a steel drum sound, which I have always considered an African vibe. Also, kudos for the Earth, Wind, & Fire riffs on the bass.

  • @ErikStone1
    @ErikStone1 Месяц назад +46

    By the way, the guitarist is Steve Lukather...legendary studio musician. He's played on a ton of hits that you've heard. For example, all the rhythm guitars on Michael Jackson's "Beat it". The lead solo on that track is Eddie Van Halen, but all the other guitar parts are Steve. He's all over that Thriller album..."Human Nature" is another MJ song he's on.

    • @francisseidel8014
      @francisseidel8014 Месяц назад +7

      Human Nature was written by the other original Toto keyboard player-Steve Porcaro. The story of how it was accidentally sent to Quincy Jones when Paice sent a cassette tape of something for Quincy to check out for thriller. Human Nature was on the B side, and when the tape auto reversed, the draft of Human Nature blew Quincy's mind. They brought in another lyricist to adjust the verses but that song came to MJ by accident.

    • @iluvj50
      @iluvj50 Месяц назад +3

      RIP Quincy Jones.

    • @beerdedphantom3925
      @beerdedphantom3925 Месяц назад +4

      YUP! Not just Lukather though, people forget or aren't aware that they were a supergroup made of accomplished session musicians. They continued to collaborate with the biggest acts in music (individually and sometimes together) especially throughout the late 70's and all of the 80's. They were everywhere!

    • @jymmid.8278
      @jymmid.8278 Месяц назад +2

      I would go as far as saying that Steve might be one of the most important musicians of our time. His fingerprints are on so much.

    • @TheEricthefruitbat
      @TheEricthefruitbat Месяц назад +2

      They are all top-tier studio musicians who have appeared on most of the records from the 70s and 80s.

  • @Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.
    @Adam_Le-Roi_Davis. Месяц назад +35

    Elizabeth one track of theirs which is often overlooked but is excellent, is "Georgy Porgy" feat' Cheryl Lynn from 1978 the 12" version is best it has Soul, Funk, and Jazzy elements. I also recommend "Hold the Line" and "Roseanna" by them.

    • @DanMcClinton
      @DanMcClinton Месяц назад

      Off the same album as Georgy Porgy is "I'll Supply the Love" which I've always felt rocks harder than Hold The Line. I recommend Georgy Porgy too.

  • @dpauls9385
    @dpauls9385 День назад

    I was stationed in Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1978-79 when "Hold The Line" came on the radio...and I was hooked.
    Loved the entire album...(save "Georgy Porgy").
    3 more albums, in a row, before one that wasn't premiere (imo)...(with the 4th getting their Grammy)
    Each of those first 4 albums was entirely different from the others.
    And, each was magical.
    Some bands - you can hear a song that takes you to another planet...and you want more of that...but, that's, really, the best they could ever do...
    People want to blow you away with their favorite Toto tune, as well...but, the catalog of really good music, is vast & varied enough, to give you many hours of great joy in entertaining discovery.
    Might try - "I Think I Could Stand You Forever"; from the album - Turn Back...for another taste.
    ruclips.net/video/RakwleSKJeg/видео.htmlsi=csoHRkQa6GkwBFup

  • @McM-u2u
    @McM-u2u Месяц назад +40

    OMG, that is a deep hole, they have many great songs, HOLD THE LINE is a good one. These guys are all Great musicians and artists.👍🍀

  • @jonmaxwell7143
    @jonmaxwell7143 Месяц назад +38

    Hold the Line would be a great one to take a deeper dive into.

  • @horsesasis4004
    @horsesasis4004 Месяц назад

    The way they layer in the harmonies in 3 different parts is something I never noticed outside of this live version. First the high part, then a high-mid grouping, then the mid from the key player. Absolutely brilliant stuff.

  • @t.b.m.b.
    @t.b.m.b. Месяц назад +78

    The metal cover of this song by Leo Moracchioli is simply fantastic! It is also worth an analysis. By the way, Leo Moracchioli does incredible covers. Excellent musician. It's worth checking out his work.

    • @danmabee
      @danmabee Месяц назад +5

      yes, please!

    • @edwinlongwell
      @edwinlongwell Месяц назад +3

      His rendition of Hello is really good.

    • @stoatystoat174
      @stoatystoat174 Месяц назад +4

      Yep, technically very good and fun at same time

    • @MarathonVidmaster
      @MarathonVidmaster Месяц назад +4

      i agree with this and add that it is absolutely essentially to also watch the outro music, which is an S-tier banger in its own right

    • @CraigKostelecky
      @CraigKostelecky Месяц назад

      It's easier to find if you search for Frog Leap Studios. :)

  • @Carnduffmc15
    @Carnduffmc15 Месяц назад +39

    Most of the people here will recommend "Hold the Line" or "Rosanna"But i would like to recommend one that is not as popular but has a theme and vocals that you might really enjoy - "Only the Children" of the "Seventh one" Album. I get the prickles every time I listen to it. The story of Toto as a group of musicians and the thousands of albums they have been studio musicians for is amazing. you could do 20 episodes just on songs they played on. Enjoy exploring Toto as they are incredible players.

    • @reedlarson302
      @reedlarson302 Месяц назад +2

      I love the soundtrack from the David Lynch film, Dune (1984.)

    • @falsemcnuggethope
      @falsemcnuggethope Месяц назад +1

      I skimmed through my favourite tracks from them and this was my pick for a recommendation as well. That chorus just lifts your mood like nothing else. That whole album is my favourite from them.

    • @michaelmartin1278
      @michaelmartin1278 Месяц назад +2

      Only The Children is a damn fine track. Great recommendation.

  • @ChristyBrown-kc1st
    @ChristyBrown-kc1st 12 дней назад

    Here a month late, but I just had to comment. I’m a dancer, pianist, and bassist. Toto is a musician’s band, as in every single member is at the top of their respective instrument(s). The fullness and perfection of the instrumentation and vocals are sublime. I used to love dancing to their music growing up, and playing it on the keys. Every time I was thinking about the sound or rhythm or technique, you would say the exact words I was thinking. Crazy that they are so good at what they do, that two different musicians would be thinking the exact same thing.
    I was hearing so many styles on keys, from Caribbean/Jamaican influence, to jazz, and Chinese. The smoothness and fatness of the bass tone was just so good. Bass players long for that tone live. It’s helped by specific bass styles/makers, but also strings and amplifiers as well. But, having a great sound person is crucial.
    I am extremely familiar with this song and taught myself the keys in high school. The reason I write this is because nothing should’ve taken me by surprise, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a live performance of theirs. When those harmonies hit, I got the biggest smile and literally cried. It’s just so gorgeous. I was afraid I’d be disappointed hearing them try to harmonize live, but, no. It was so good! This is what I’m ending my night on. An incredible musical and vocal high🥰 These guys are magic together. Thank you for analyzing this! If you want to hear more of Bobby, try Rosanna or Hold the Line. But, really, all of their songs are great. Toto’s Greatest Hits is amazing, so, close your eyes, point to one, and go with it, haha.

  • @DrKevGuitar
    @DrKevGuitar Месяц назад +42

    Toto's two great "lead" singers were Bobby Kimball and Joseph Williams. For Bobby's best singing, I'd suggest "Rosanna" (and the pre-chorus harmonies rare magic!) or "Caught in the Balance". And for Joe "Stop Loving You".

    • @TheOligoclonalBand
      @TheOligoclonalBand Месяц назад +3

      "Stop Loving You" also has a Jon Anderson cameo. I love the Lukather era musically, but in terms of vocals, Stop Loving You is really at the topo.

    • @adamsjoberrg
      @adamsjoberrg Месяц назад +1

      You have to give it to Fergie Fredriksen though. I was personally under the impression that most people agreed with me on that one until I read this comment section.. :) "Isolation" is an incredibly well sung album.

  • @mikeparker7631
    @mikeparker7631 Месяц назад +86

    Toto isn't a band...its a bunch of rock legends who got together to have some fun and show the rest of the world how its done.

    • @lezivanerrol3697
      @lezivanerrol3697 Месяц назад +6

      A bunch of virtuosos. The guitar player Steve "Luke" Lukather is part of Ringo's Allstars and has played on thousands of studio sessions.

    • @glenby2u
      @glenby2u Месяц назад +5

      I thought they were a bunch of the best studio musicians that decided to do some of their own stuff.
      all mega awesome in their own right.

    • @mikeparker7631
      @mikeparker7631 Месяц назад

      @@glenby2u thats what I said.
      you can be a rock legend from behind the scenes...

    • @sbrycroft
      @sbrycroft Месяц назад +8

      Not true. Paich, Jeff Porcaro, and Lukather were all friends in high school. They really wanted to be a band, but didn’t want to live on $1 a day waiting to make it big. So they went out as studio musicians for a while to make a living. When they got some money in their pockets and were able to form Toto, they recruited Bobby Kimball and Porcaro’s brother.

    • @BradSimsCPT
      @BradSimsCPT Месяц назад

      TRUTH

  • @spamwagon
    @spamwagon Месяц назад +1

    1) Rosanna, for sure, is a must for you to analyze. 2) Sorry if this is redundant, but David Paich wrote this song simply after seeing a documentary, on Nat. Geographic or some other nature channel, about the plains of Africa and the wildlife there. Amazing emotionally evocative imagery. Listening to the beautiful, thick harmonies always chokes me up and brings tears to my eyes. And as a 63 yr old lifelong drummer (and singer), Africa's complex, syncopated rhythms touch my soul.

  • @baseballfan172
    @baseballfan172 Месяц назад +18

    Awesome analysis! Love this video! In terms of Toto, Rosanna, Hold the Line and I’ll be Over You are absolute musts!

  • @tombodet7918
    @tombodet7918 Месяц назад +29

    I agree with the c omments below. Rosanna and Hold the Line !

  • @dranob
    @dranob Месяц назад

    Just discovered you - very nice, thoughtful analyses of the couple vids I watched! I also enjoy your expressiveness because when I react to certain parts of songs, it's wonderful to see it shared. After watching your Toto, Styx (Lady) and Men At Work vids, I heard some comments about voicework and audio from the time period. I think the Live performances sometimes struggle with the on-stage audio, and with these bands there's also the generational factor where sound was more analog 'back in the day' and more digital today. But that led me to wonder (and I searched, but didn't find) any reviews of Three Dog Night. They were an iconic band of the 70s with astounding vocals, and I wonder if you'd cover one of their tunes? There are SO MANY (and they're shorter in length), but I could recommend Shambala, Old Fashioned Love Song, or especially Celebrate, Joy to the World, or The Show Must Go On. Check them out! ruclips.net/p/PL80072A7701F97375

  • @earlperkins5244
    @earlperkins5244 Месяц назад +37

    Two recommendations: "Rosanna" and "I Won't Hold You Back" . . .these are simply awesome!

    • @t-man78
      @t-man78 Месяц назад

      Yes!
      I won't hold you back is such a beautiful (and sad) ballad - and if you want to hear great harmonies, this is the one! 😊

    • @steveisrandom
      @steveisrandom Месяц назад +1

      I Won't Hold You Back live in Paris 1990 was an incredible vocal performance.

  • @leekendrick8292
    @leekendrick8292 Месяц назад +23

    Rosanna, Hold the Line, Alone, I'll Be Over You, Bottom of Your Soul. Elizabeth, there are soooo many great songs that Toto have written over the almost 50 years of being a band and not just a group of studio musicians. They are supurb live!

  • @jokapaikanhoyla
    @jokapaikanhoyla Месяц назад

    Can't wait to see them in Tampere Finland, Nokia Arena, in 2nd of march 2025. I was doing my things at my summer cabin this summer and listening to Toto-live from the internet and next day they announced that they will be perfoming here in Finland. I booked the hotel before the tickets were available. I bought tickets just as it was possible. I enjoy watching you taking things apart and telling all kind of small things that you wouldn't normally pay attention to.

  • @CJMacaluso
    @CJMacaluso Месяц назад +32

    Hold the line, Rosanna, I Won't Hold You Back

  • @mikehunt8563
    @mikehunt8563 Месяц назад +38

    HOLD THE LINE, TOTO !

  • @jhtar
    @jhtar Месяц назад

    Love to see you experience Toto live :)
    I second Rosanna and Hold the Line as follow ups.
    Also the intro medley from this very concert is jaw dropping!

  • @mrbrizbo
    @mrbrizbo Месяц назад +31

    The affection shown by the two bandmates at the beginning of the song was, in my opinion, because they are the two original Toto members playing in this recording. The bass player is Mike Porcaro. He is not an original Toto member, but his brother, Jeff Porcaro was Toto's original drummer. Jeff Porcaro died in 1992 of a heart attack when he was 38. Hold the Line is Toto's breakout hit from their original album in 1978, and you should definitely listen to it.

    • @keanoshea4033
      @keanoshea4033 Месяц назад +5

      Sadly we also lost Mike to ALS in 2015.

    • @jonwunderlich5951
      @jonwunderlich5951 Месяц назад +1

      And not many drummers could do Jeff's track justice but Simon Phillips is definitely one of them.

  • @renyoukan
    @renyoukan Месяц назад +16

    Toto has been an underrated group by the "music critics", because they didn´t understand their music. The success of Toto has always be the super talent of each member, first Jeff Porcaro in the drums, his brother Mike in the Bass, and one of the greatest guitar player Steve Lukather. So many songs are must: Rossana, I´ll Be Over You, Stop Loving You, Pamela, Georgy Porgy and Hold The Line are just a few songs you would do an analysis. Congrats for your Channel it´s so fun to see and listen to you.

    • @richarddefortuna2252
      @richarddefortuna2252 Месяц назад

      That sure looks like Simon Phillips on the drums to me.

    • @aronbaumel
      @aronbaumel Месяц назад

      @@richarddefortuna2252yes, Simon joined after Jeff passed away.

    • @aronbaumel
      @aronbaumel Месяц назад +1

      You do realize that Toto IV won 3 Grammy Awards, right? Album Of the Year, Producer of the Year and Record of the Year for Rosanna. The critics dismissed them early on because they were musso session cats which was considered very u cool in the early 80s…. but they’ve since been heralded as all time greats for decades now.

  • @WilliamOConnell-s1m
    @WilliamOConnell-s1m Месяц назад

    Glad you're enjoying Africa, one of my favorites. Originally born from that "Toto Horn" sound created on the mighty CS-80 keyboard, the riff.

  • @timothyherman6940
    @timothyherman6940 Месяц назад +17

    I’ll Be Over You and I Won’t Hold You Back are tremendous vocalist songs.

  • @daveconley2601
    @daveconley2601 Месяц назад +12

    Rosanna for sure. In particular, the drummer is Jeff Porcaro, widely regarded as one of the best session/studio drummers. His shuffle beat on Rosanna is legendary, combining Bernard Purdie’s famous Half-Time Shuffle Groove with John Bonham’s (Led Zeppelin) groove from Fool In The Rain and Bo Diddley’s bass beat. The Porcaro Shuffle in Rosanna is a masterpiece, and the song itself is, as mentioned many times here, brilliant.

  • @royrobinson9212
    @royrobinson9212 Месяц назад

    The look on your face when they all started singing the main chorus together is priceless. Too many bands use backup singers, which can change from album to album or song to song, not to mention they might not be available for a live performance. When the band covers it themselves, you get a consistent performance every frickin' time...unless someone is sick.

  • @michaelwanklin3580
    @michaelwanklin3580 Месяц назад +18

    I was born in Africa (Zimbabwe) and have worked extensively overseas in SE Asia and Arabia - this song always brings tears.

    • @brendonlake1522
      @brendonlake1522 Месяц назад

      Hi from Zim😊

    • @george474747
      @george474747 Месяц назад

      I completely agree with Elizabeth that the keyboard rhythms give me an African vibe.
      The offbeats feel kind of like funk music, and I wonder if there's some sort of actual historical relationship to African polyrhythms there that's she's picking up on.
      (To follow up on her point, it's not exactly a pattern you'd hear in an English folk song.)

  • @1rockfantic
    @1rockfantic Месяц назад +35

    Rosanna should be your next Toto reaction...

  • @pahtar7189
    @pahtar7189 Месяц назад

    That deep base work was incredible! It's beyond words.

  • @luke_bongoman89
    @luke_bongoman89 Месяц назад +16

    I totally agree with the suggestions here but I'd also suggest I'LL SUPPLY THE LOVE. A great funky rock gem with some awesome vocal harmonies and epic instrumentation

  • @emerje0
    @emerje0 Месяц назад +14

    You need to check out the Canadian band Our Lady Peace. They're easily the biggest alternative band to come out of Canada that became big in the mid-90s and early 00s, but aren't grunge. They have a sound similar to the Smashing Pumpkins. Lead singer Raine Maida has incredible range with an effortless high pitched vibrato and loves to play with vowels, often not even forming words. Best example is the song "Superman's Dead" where he transforms the word "why" into "whieieieyeah".

  • @narmoortiz1831
    @narmoortiz1831 Месяц назад

    My all time favorite band: excellent musicians, past and present, session, arranging, composing, harmonizing, and tacklers of any musical genre. Simply the best!

  • @erickinfantas2564
    @erickinfantas2564 Месяц назад +8

    Dear Elizabeth, I’ve been a subscriber and been following you since the Innovox days and the "types of sopranos, coloratura" days, remember? Your hair color was almost red! Great content. Love your Deep Purple reactions. But I had always been wondering, "When more Queen?", and "When, Toto?’, my two favorite bands. Thank you for reacting to this! To me , this is the best version of "Africa".
    ”ROSANNA”. I’m going to agree with the comment no. 1 here. The dilemma is what version, the live or studio. They’re both great, both the 1981 Los Angeles recording and the live version of this very concert in Amsterdam. There are several great versions, but this 25th ann. is the best. Let’s see, Elizabeth 😀:
    STUDIO: The horn section! Even with a baritone sax! It’s awesome. The trombone player was Jimmy Pankow from Chicago. The other horns, Jim Horn, Jerry Hey, Tom Scott, Gary Grant, they were guys who worked with the great and already dearly missed +Quincy Jones (RIP), and later on, one year later, would be all over Thriller. So, you will miss that on the live one.
    Lenny Castro, percussionist. He and his congas add so much, so much to the groove of the song. You will miss that on the live.
    Steve Porcaro, synths. In the studio, there are so many synth sounds , so many. When I first heard that keys solo as a kid, it blew my mind… and I’ve been a keyboardist all my life! Paich does something close in the live, but it’s not the same.
    Bobby Kimball’s voice is top shape. In the studio, he killed. Even though he was deep in drugs and in actual very serious problems with the law during those 1981 sessions, he was singing like no one could. In 2003, age, time… you know.
    The over all mix of the vocals. It’s all balanced and nice. In the live, when they get to the refrain, Luke’s vocal part sticks out in the mix of those harmonies. He’s singing at the top of his range, almost yelling. He sounds great, just too loud in the mix.
    LIVE IN AMSTERDAM: the best version. The raw passion and euphoria is the same as the one in the studio. But the end , that outro, again, just like in " Africa", makes this "Rosanna" performance the best. The piano solos!! I don’t wanna spoil it, but there’s more than one person soloing on that piano!!
    Then later on, they go to another fast upbeat song of theirs, and then they come back to Rosanna. It’s so much fun to see them perform. It’s truly the best.
    it’s up to you, dear Elizabeth. I wish we could see you watch both, studio and then live 😁
    thanks for reacting to my favorite band. Say hola to the family! 👋🏽 😊

  • @taurus19642007
    @taurus19642007 Месяц назад +24

    Hold the line was always my favorite!

  • @obhmusic
    @obhmusic Месяц назад +1

    Guitar at the end: he is using a specific pickup called «sustainiac». It creates infinite sustaining overtones. He is also hitting the bridge, the vibrato system. The bridge is mounted into the guitar using springs, so when he is hitting (pushing on) the bridge, he is compressing the springs.
    Bass tone: he is rolling of the high end, and also muting whit his fingers.

  • @andyf.3371
    @andyf.3371 Месяц назад +4

    one of the best incarnations of Toto and one of their best live video performances. I have memorized this entire concert. Many bright spots, lots of energy, White Sister is a standout. Bobby sings lead on it and pulls out all the stops. Many congratulations on your new addition Elizabeth. Happy for you. When Bobby was in the band, his passion was infectious. He sang with wild abandon. Thats a compressor effect on the bass.

  • @6ixslinger66
    @6ixslinger66 Месяц назад +16

    Africa is from Toto IV... that entire album is a must!

  • @JEmmertz
    @JEmmertz Месяц назад

    The performers in Toto have always been so utterly skilled that it is insane! I don't like all their music, but I have always admired the way they perform their music.
    First thing I heard of them was a cover band performing their "Hold the Line", and even if it was "just" a cover band doing it, I knew and understood that this was great music by created by real pro's with real skills.

  • @TheOligoclonalBand
    @TheOligoclonalBand Месяц назад +13

    I love Toto. Toto has so many vocal leads and I particularly like the Lukather era, but vocal wise I really have to recommend "Stop Loving You". Joseph Williams (son of the great John Williams) on vocals and I would really love to see you listen to the Jon Anderson part. Also musically really interesting. The bassist is the incredible Mike Porcaro who sadly passed away from ALS. I saw Toto live on a number of occasions and the musicianship was always unbelievable. That guitar effect was basically a really loud amp speaker that feeds the tone back into the guitar. If done right, it sound like Lukather and is a lot of fun.

  • @edmwolf86
    @edmwolf86 Месяц назад +43

    I will just repeat what everyone else here is saying... "Hold the Line" and "Rosanna". Both live and studio versions!

  • @bradbauer5769
    @bradbauer5769 Месяц назад +1

    You need to listen to and watch Toto live 2024. It has a full orchestra and horn section. Awesome work.

  • @karenkayrowe
    @karenkayrowe Месяц назад +16

    Huge Toto fan for decades. My all time favorite song of theirs musically is “Waiting for Your Love.” The arrangement, vocal and instrumental blends are near perfection. ❤️❤️

  • @adamberggrun8426
    @adamberggrun8426 Месяц назад +9

    I am a lifelong Toto fan. I first saw them at the Cleveland Agora in 1978 and I've seen them well over 20 times just recently this year here in Cleveland if you want songs to do, do them live. Hold the Line, I Wont hold you Back, anything sung by lead Guitarist Steve Lukathur

  • @scottlaird5634
    @scottlaird5634 Месяц назад +5

    Agreed. Rosanna is a must.

  • @TR4Ajim
    @TR4Ajim Месяц назад +71

    I know this is a video about TOTO’s “Africa”, but I want tell you about a fantastic cover of this song by a RUclips channel called “Frog Leap Studios” (I see other comments about this as well👍). Frog Leap Studios is actually a gentleman called Leo Moracchioli. He does “metal” versions of an incredible number of songs (including Adele, Lady Gaga, and Dire Straits to name a few). One of the amazing things is Leo does the vocals, plays all the instruments, and does the recording/mixing! He also invites guest musicians & vocalists from time to time. However the most compelling part of his videos is how much FUN he is having! His positive attitude is so infectious.👍
    In regard to TOTO, I wanted to mention Leo’s cover of their song “Africa”. His cover has over 59 MILLION views on RUclips, not to mention the 10s of thousands of views on other reaction channels!!!!🤘In this particular video he also invites two friend to join him - Rabea (a fantastic guitarist), and Hanna (an amazing vocalist). Do yourself a big favor and check it out! However, be warned - Leo’s Frog Leap Studios is a giant rabbit hole - very addictive!! Give it a try. And there’s a live version of them performing it too, but definitely check the studio version.
    Oh yeah, he always have a great “advertisement” video after the main one is done. They are great too! So let the video play for a few seconds after it’s done.
    PS - thank you for your wonderful channel and sharing your passion for music!👍

    • @JDSoOR
      @JDSoOR Месяц назад +4

      Leo is so good! I found him via Africa and then stayed cuz of Let it Go. No really. Nordic Metal Disney Princess cover we didn’t know we needed!

    • @Slybot1
      @Slybot1 Месяц назад +1

      Don't quite like Leo's manner of singing too much but Hanna there were gorgeous.

    • @KingBlaziel
      @KingBlaziel Месяц назад +10

      Agreed, I got into him thanks to his and Mary Spenders' cover of 'Sultans of Swing'. Fell into that rabbit hole for about 6 months 😂

    • @berglh
      @berglh Месяц назад +5

      The outro on that video is the best outro in existence on any RUclips video🤘

    • @OperatorUnnamed
      @OperatorUnnamed Месяц назад +4

      Leo Is awesome!!!