yes it is about his little girl having a bad day at school growing up in elementary school The way Mr. Steve Pocaro wrote this about his little girl tells you enough about the way this band touches the real MUSIC FANS OF ToTo I've seen Stteley Dan 3 times an I ve seen ToTo 3-4 times an Luke w Ringo all star band an met him in New Orleans an he grabbed my hand an told me how kind i was to embrace as i did i was scarecto meet him cause i didm t want to be disappointed an he made me feel like i meant something in this world we live in i know i do but when a stranger notices the good in you it makes it even more special one of my cherished moments was meeting LUKE i think he knew how much he has meant to me an now even more i was very quiet w him but very honest to him on how his music lives w me all of the whole ToTo band an Joseph to me is the best of all ToTo vocalist to me all hood but his should an spirit makes a big differ thank you ToTo one of halls most dear an true fans JOHN BLUE GRAY
What helped the members of Toto get more involved with the Thriller album is in part due to Steve Porcaro's involvement with 'Off the Wall' album. Steve is a fantastic writer and a great keyboard player. These guys were also heavily involved with the Boz Scaggs Silk Degrees album. If you Wiki each band members discography, it will blow your mind how many different artists they have been involved with.
Steve Lukather wrote the guitar for She's a Beauty and Talk to You Later for the Tubes since they needed radio hits, not to mention I Love L.A. by Randy Newman. Jeff played for everyone since he was a session pro at 15 going on the road with Sonny and Cher
It wasn’t just Steve Porcaro, who actually only programmed synths for two song on Off The Wall. But Steve Lukather who played guitar on 8 songs on Quincy’s 1981 album “The Dude”.
Human Nature was played for TOTO by the “writer” but TOTO didn’t want it. Also; the words “why, why, tell ‘em’ that it’s Human Nature.” were the only words “written” by the keyboard player from TOTO (that remained on the final Thriller album). The music and the style of singing (that remained on the Thriller album) was definitely the keyboard players from TOTO’s creation.
I'm so glad Joe came back and showed what his voice is really like, he took a real horrible time of it when he toured 'The Seventh One' album and it was clear the drugs and alcohol got to him around that time. It was a real shame and people thought he couldn't sing (the band had to shrug it off as a sickness), end result being he had to be dropped by the band. Even though it was clear that most of the guys had a real issue with these substances and it affected their lives, the singer took the worst end of it because of the nature of his instrument (vocals). Here he showed that he had recovered from it, and what a great singer he was. Just a real shame it was a bit too late after being dropped and Jeff having already paid the ultimate sacrifice. These guys are true idols of mine musically and here we see the true colours shining again! Wish I could've been at this, and wish Jeff was still around and doing the thing that made this band extra special. Toto, the world has yet to realise your true talent!
Hellrun Hello, your commentary is spot on. Yes, the drugs and lifestyle took its toll. It was difficult to see them in the after affects. They still "have it". This performance is great loose and enjoying the stage. When they play their "magic" returns. Have a great day.
This could have easily been a Toto song from Toto IV, adding to its greatness. I think Bobby Kimball would have knocked this one out of the park at the time, but Joseph does an amazing job as well.
These were also the same guys who played a lot on Al Jarreau's albums in the 80s. Think of "We're in This Love Together" and "Mornin'". And this live version is wonderful, especially with Joe shining out in his later years. Thanks for sharing this.
He actually turned round to signal when her singing part was finishing, as its only 2 bars unlike the later 4/5 bars main vocal. He even raises his arm at 3:19 to remind her to stop, and yes indeed a little nod to show his appreciation. She was probably screwing it up in rehearsal, as its easy to forget that it goes back to the verse after only 2 bars of the "Why oh why" bit and most people would carry on singing it (as thats how everyone remembers it!)
@@3allz She didn't screw anything up, man. She's a complete GUN vocalist. She wouldn't be there with them after years of association (or P!nk) for that matter if she wasn't. She knew exactly where to come in and stop, it ain't rocket science.
Props to Kumi. However the band members of Toto were appropriately credited for the songs they contributed to on the Thriller album, which was about half the songs. If you look at the album sleeve, they are credited with their contributions. Also at the end of the album sleeve, MJ and Q list each of the people that worked on the album. They got their credit. Theses guys are gun musos, and they would have gotten many more studio dates as a result of this.
so cool! When I was 16 or 17 I met David Paich on the street. My being a pianist and a huge fan I told him he was a big influence and that Rosanna was the first piano solo I ever learnt. He laughed and said he's forgotten how to play it (Greg Phillingaines had been touring with Toto), and joked and said I should come over and teach it it to him!!! ha ha
Michael Jackson give another feeling to any song this the Toto version sounds good but Michael Jackson was the soul of the song the Toto guys make the instrumental part the voice of Michael makes you feel like in a concert with him.
So in a tiny room with most of the original guys in Toto plus Nathan East and Simon Phillips on drums? Holy shit. That is guaranteed THE MOST talent that has ever been on stage.
It's AWESOME to see and hear them play my favorite Michael Jackson song that they played on! Thanks, Toto and Steve Porcaro, for giving it to my childhood crush and making it one of his most famous songs on the "Thriller" album!
Joseph Williams is just nailing the vocals. Love the vocal arrangements on this live Toto version. And the groove is just terrific....but then again it is Toto!
Always interesting when you really like a couple specific bands / musicians, and later find out the behind the scene connections between them. Makes sense because whatever aspects of their music I enjoy was cultivated and influenced by one another, bringing that common thread to both.
GENIOSSSSS, DIOSES DE LA MUSICA ETERNOS MUSICOS POR SIEMPRE TOTO , MAESTROS NATURALES ELEMANTALES , NUNCA JAMAS NADIE BORRARA SU PASO POR ESTE PLANETA EN EL MUNDO DE LA MUSICA AÑO 2.017 Y SIGUE INTACTA SU HUELLA EN UN DISCO LLAMADO (THRILLER ) Y CASI TODOS SE FUERON AL CIELO YA., Y LOS EXTRAÑO TANTO ,SE QUE LA VIDA EN ESTE MUNDO ES UN BOLETO DE IDA , RESTA DECIR ALLI ARRIBA O ABAJO NOS VEREMOS ALGUAS VEZ .LUEGO DE MI PARTIDA. SI TOTAL ESTAMOS DE PASO X AQUI.
Luke is very generous. When he says they played on this slice of sublime sweetness, he means they all wrote it - arranged, performed. And Luke came up with the guitar on the spot in front of Quincy Jones. Doesn’t get any more legendary than that. And people are wanting a studio version recorded of this. Time for a Through the Looking Glass vol. 2. 😀❤️❤️
@@cathybedwell1877 Just like you Lmfao! That's why you don't have a pic. Oh, don't worry about mine, "Cathy". I don't put one on purpose to strike a nerve on broads like you ;) Lol!
Would really like to hear Toto knock out their own version of this tune in the studio (NOT the demo - lol - which is interesting, ... but is very much a demo).
Where are you from istarted Smalltime? They just finished a tour of Europe and the UK. They will be touring the US from the end of July, with one date in Vancouver at the beginning of the tour.
Had to check this out after Tim Pierce's The GENIUS of Steve Lukather's Rhythm Guitar
+1
+2
Yep
That's how I got here!!
Me too
The song that almost wasn’t. Thank God Quincy let that cassette play until it flipped to the other side
I just saw that !!!!!
(t)auto-reverse...
True, but it only becomes magical when Michael Jackson voice is leading the way.
Amen to that!
Naw I'm confident that instead they would have recorded it first. They actually do it far better. And this is live and it's better
Must be great for Steve Porcaro to play this song live.
I'm sure he's proud of it!
After Toto didn’t want it. He tells the story Toto wanted to do more stadium rock songs. Oh well
@@DavidKfilmmaker and then Human Nature played in bigger than life stadiums around the world ..the irony.
Yeah but Toto should've went with the original lyrics here.
This band helped make the biggest selling album of all time, fantastic !
+Gordon dodds just helped? They pratically MADE it
+lorenzo “lorecaffe95” cafferata no dude they helpes
*biggest selling albumS
Exactly, but that was mainly Jeff.
Just with those royalties Paich,Luke and the Porcaros could retire definitively from music....
This song is so great that it would’ve been a hit somehow but can’t imagine anyone bringing it to light like MJ did
Apparently the take on the album is his first recorded take. That’s how good Michael was.
one of the most beautiful songs ever written
this song was an instant hit & still once MJ put his magic touch on it .
Tim piece sent me here
MIchael, the King of Everything made this song enormous, but only Porcaro and Toto made the sound to HIM.
Steve Lukather was called in to develop the guitar part for this MJ hit.
the story behind this song is very touching..
yes it is about his little girl having a bad day at school growing up in elementary school The way Mr. Steve Pocaro wrote this about his little girl tells you enough about the way this band touches the real MUSIC FANS OF ToTo I've seen Stteley Dan 3 times an I ve seen ToTo 3-4 times an Luke w Ringo all star band an met him in New Orleans an he grabbed my hand an told me how kind i was to embrace as i did i was scarecto meet him cause i didm t want to be disappointed an he made me feel like i meant something in this world we live in i know i do but when a stranger notices the good in you it makes it even more special one of my cherished moments was meeting LUKE i think he knew how much he has meant to me an now even more i was very quiet w him but very honest to him on how his music lives w me all of the whole ToTo band an Joseph to me is the best of all ToTo vocalist to me all hood but his should an spirit makes a big differ thank you ToTo one of halls most dear an true fans JOHN BLUE GRAY
Why must people be so brutal to one another? It’s human nature sadly
Joe's voice sounds great. Killer tune.
M J took up this song at different divine level... love you M J .
I would think most Toto fans are more than aware of the music they've helped create. It's not like a secret that Steve Porcaro wrote this initially.
Tim Pierce brought me here.
My favorite Michael song written by a musical genius, arranged by one and performed by one!
Song is timely for me in this time of horror...
Thriller is my favorite Toto album of all time
I love TOTO and no wonder why Thanks Steve for this beautiful song that we love and MJ did so wonderful with it.
Here from Mr Tim Pierce
What helped the members of Toto get more involved with the Thriller album is in part due to Steve Porcaro's involvement with 'Off the Wall' album. Steve is a fantastic writer and a great keyboard player. These guys were also heavily involved with the Boz Scaggs Silk Degrees album. If you Wiki each band members discography, it will blow your mind how many different artists they have been involved with.
Steve Lukather wrote the guitar for She's a Beauty and Talk to You Later for the Tubes since they needed radio hits, not to mention I Love L.A. by Randy Newman. Jeff played for everyone since he was a session pro at 15 going on the road with Sonny and Cher
@@artdrtr2 Jeff even recorded drums for that broad (lol) Madonna
It wasn’t just Steve Porcaro, who actually only programmed synths for two song on Off The Wall.
But Steve Lukather who played guitar on 8 songs on Quincy’s 1981 album “The Dude”.
My all time guitarist: Steve Luke.
Ill take Terry Kath but Steve is great.
This could have been a huge hit for Toto as well. Great tune.
Human Nature was played for TOTO by the “writer” but TOTO didn’t want it. Also; the words “why, why, tell ‘em’ that it’s Human Nature.” were the only words “written” by the keyboard player from TOTO (that remained on the final Thriller album). The music and the style of singing (that remained on the Thriller album) was definitely the keyboard players from TOTO’s creation.
I'm so glad Joe came back and showed what his voice is really like, he took a real horrible time of it when he toured 'The Seventh One' album and it was clear the drugs and alcohol got to him around that time. It was a real shame and people thought he couldn't sing (the band had to shrug it off as a sickness), end result being he had to be dropped by the band. Even though it was clear that most of the guys had a real issue with these substances and it affected their lives, the singer took the worst end of it because of the nature of his instrument (vocals). Here he showed that he had recovered from it, and what a great singer he was. Just a real shame it was a bit too late after being dropped and Jeff having already paid the ultimate sacrifice. These guys are true idols of mine musically and here we see the true colours shining again! Wish I could've been at this, and wish Jeff was still around and doing the thing that made this band extra special. Toto, the world has yet to realise your true talent!
well said, mate. Joseph Williams is awesome. I'm glad he's back.😊
Hellrun Hello, your commentary is spot on.
Yes, the drugs and lifestyle took its toll.
It was difficult to see them in the after affects.
They still "have it".
This performance is great loose and enjoying the stage.
When they play their "magic" returns.
Have a great day.
Jeff didn't die of the drugs. He had a hartcondition and wasn't strong enough to survive a strong poison that he had used for his garden.
Hellrun I remember him from Star Search. Then he sang background vocals for Jeffrey Osborne's Don't Stop tour.
So true x
Omg, I love this song way back then with MJ and I love it even more with TOTO
Steve lukather! He makes it look so easy. Thanks so much for uploading this.
One of my favorite songs of all time.
Steve Lukather can play anything!!!! super talented
BigTimeBluesFan989 That entire band can play anything!
!Great voice by Joe! Luke and the boys ALWAYS putting it on the ROOF!!! TOTO RULES PERIOD!
That is my favourite song of MJ. The guitar line is amazing.
I've seen Toto in concert a few times and they are always amazing. A very talented bunch! I love seeing them.
that time MJ was the king of the world!
Fucking awesome. And no lip synching hear. I think the artist of today could take a lesson from this. A REAL live performance.
I'm not saying they do on this performance, but Tote is notorious for using a ton of autotune in their live performances. :)
Yes I love TOTO
Would you care to explain how, and when you've seen them useing autotune on vocals live?
Only time I remember is on the falling in between live DVD and that's it so what the fuck you smoking?
@@mortennrgaard8144 uh, where did you hear or see that? And how do you use auto-tune live? Lol
This band is awesome ! They're always willing to share there talints ! Gotta love toto !
Beautiful song! One of my faves from MJ, was so surprised to learn it's composed/written by Toto, one of the best bands ever :)
An absolutely magical song
Awesome!!! Favorite MJ song ever! In my opinion
Love TOTO, they are at the top of a VERY short list of bands I would call GREAT! NO Artist today can hold a candle to this group, NONE!
Great song. My fav from Thriller.
These guys have written two of my favourite songs of all time Georgie Porgy and human nature
One of my all time favorite songs!!!!
This could have easily been a Toto song from Toto IV, adding to its greatness. I think Bobby Kimball would have knocked this one out of the park at the time, but Joseph does an amazing job as well.
Until today....I had NO IDEA Toto were the originators of this song...which happens to be my favorite by Mike....
I love this band. Always have. But my all time favorite song from them is still"99"!!!
The melody is so unique.
Sounds great, vocals spot on.
Thanks upload!
Big fan of TOTO from Tokyo Japan!
These were also the same guys who played a lot on Al Jarreau's albums in the 80s. Think of "We're in This Love Together" and "Mornin'". And this live version is wonderful, especially with Joe shining out in his later years. Thanks for sharing this.
I finally get to see the actual fret position that Lukather used on the beautiful descending riff @1:34.
love this song and the most fantastic band I love sang it ... awesome!
What a great song. Timeless...
Favorite song of ALL TIME
love that tasty guitar lick at the end!! :)
There would have been no Thriller album without these guys, Wake Up RNR HOF!!!!
Amy Keys' vocals at 3:11 are stunning. Check out Lukather giving her a nod of appreciation.
Her voice is angelic.
Thanks for pointing that out! I never would have spotted it on my own. She does have a great voice.
He actually turned round to signal when her singing part was finishing, as its only 2 bars unlike the later 4/5 bars main vocal. He even raises his arm at 3:19 to remind her to stop, and yes indeed a little nod to show his appreciation.
She was probably screwing it up in rehearsal, as its easy to forget that it goes back to the verse after only 2 bars of the "Why oh why" bit and most people would carry on singing it (as thats how everyone remembers it!)
@@3allz She didn't screw anything up, man. She's a complete GUN vocalist. She wouldn't be there with them after years of association (or P!nk) for that matter if she wasn't. She knew exactly where to come in and stop, it ain't rocket science.
@@TA-to7kt yeah she was spot on..luke showing his love.
@Kumiko Toyoda Thank you so much for posting this one.
Props to Kumi. However the band members of Toto were appropriately credited for the songs they contributed to on the Thriller album, which was about half the songs. If you look at the album sleeve, they are credited with their contributions. Also at the end of the album sleeve, MJ and Q list each of the people that worked on the album. They got their credit. Theses guys are gun musos, and they would have gotten many more studio dates as a result of this.
What other band puts that much talent on stage?
Eagles!
Toto and Eagles will always be my favorites.
Tool. You asked.
The Police
I never realized how similar the synth on Human Nature and Africa sounded until I heard the story about Toto’s involvement in it
That's my wife Kathleen standing behind Paich clapping.
so cool! When I was 16 or 17 I met David Paich on the street. My being a pianist and a huge fan I told him he was a big influence and that Rosanna was the first piano solo I ever learnt. He laughed and said he's forgotten how to play it (Greg Phillingaines had been touring with Toto), and joked and said I should come over and teach it it to him!!! ha ha
Toto are Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. PERIOD!!!!! It's an absolute JOKE that they're not inducted.
Oh crap I didn't know that😱 let's go!!!!
Michael Jackson give another feeling to any song this the Toto version sounds good but Michael Jackson was the soul of the song the Toto guys make the instrumental part the voice of Michael makes you feel like in a concert with him.
Joe's voice was on point.....
Imagine being in this brotherhood...just doing what they love ... not to mention the talent here 👌
my fav Song on Thriller.Magic,epic
Honestly. It belongs with them. They do it better.
this is just gorgeous.
So in a tiny room with most of the original guys in Toto plus Nathan East and Simon Phillips on drums? Holy shit.
That is guaranteed THE MOST talent that has ever been on stage.
They still sound awesome!
Great !! Thank you for sharing this !
Speechless…
It's AWESOME to see and hear them play my favorite Michael Jackson song that they played on! Thanks, Toto and Steve Porcaro, for giving it to my childhood crush and making it one of his most famous songs on the "Thriller" album!
This is amazing!! Love MJ had no idea this was written by Steve Porcaro from Toto!! I'll have to check out more of their music!!
Lmao This dude...
Cool 👍
The Great Group TOTO 👍👍👍
Sounds the victory tour version of human nature Michael and his brothers performed in 1984
That song is one big hook. Love it.
Damn this was great.
すごくいいですね！
Joseph Williams is just nailing the vocals. Love the vocal arrangements on this live Toto version. And the groove is just terrific....but then again it is Toto!
Always interesting when you really like a couple specific bands / musicians, and later find out the behind the scene connections between them. Makes sense because whatever aspects of their music I enjoy was cultivated and influenced by one another, bringing that common thread to both.
GENIOSSSSS, DIOSES DE LA MUSICA ETERNOS MUSICOS POR SIEMPRE TOTO , MAESTROS NATURALES ELEMANTALES , NUNCA JAMAS NADIE BORRARA SU PASO POR ESTE PLANETA EN EL MUNDO DE LA MUSICA AÑO 2.017 Y SIGUE INTACTA SU HUELLA EN UN DISCO LLAMADO (THRILLER ) Y CASI TODOS SE FUERON AL CIELO YA., Y LOS EXTRAÑO TANTO ,SE QUE LA VIDA EN ESTE MUNDO ES UN BOLETO DE IDA , RESTA DECIR ALLI ARRIBA O ABAJO NOS VEREMOS ALGUAS VEZ .LUEGO DE MI PARTIDA. SI TOTAL ESTAMOS DE PASO X AQUI.
Thank you, Beautiful Kumiko!!
Forever Toto and Michael Jackson 🌈🌹
amazing performance, thx for posting!
Luke is very generous. When he says they played on this slice of sublime sweetness, he means they all wrote it - arranged, performed. And Luke came up with the guitar on the spot in front of Quincy Jones. Doesn’t get any more legendary than that. And people are wanting a studio version recorded of this. Time for a Through the Looking Glass vol. 2. 😀❤️❤️
Nope Luke is full of it
Jealousy is so ugly. 🙂
@@cathybedwell1877 Just like you Lmfao! That's why you don't have a pic. Oh, don't worry about mine, "Cathy". I don't put one on purpose to strike a nerve on broads like you ;) Lol!
Would really like to hear Toto knock out their own version of this tune in the studio (NOT the demo - lol - which is interesting, ... but is very much a demo).
Beautiful song. The Real Thing.
It is great to see the founders together again. David, Luke, Steve and Joseph...
Toto should record a cover of this song.
Muito bom video e musica!
Check the album sleeve, they are!
Great song
that was amazing...
thanks for sharing
Toto was Probably the most talented musicians ever Band up
Joseph Williams a great vocalist.
wow that's their song...💋
Simplemente magnífico...
Ten dislikes? "Why, why"?
toto you sound great on this one too..
Awesome guys just awesome 👏
Can't wait to see their show the 23th of March 😍😍😍
shibaniglio92 where ,my friend ?
Where are you from istarted Smalltime? They just finished a tour of Europe and the UK. They will be touring the US from the end of July, with one date in Vancouver at the beginning of the tour.
Toto should be mentioned in the same breath as any of the best Rock and Roll groups in history.