Crazy how this song almost didn't come to light because the producer thought the meaning of the song was odd. Then bam. One of the most iconic songs of all time.
My twin sister Anita watched a series named Big Cat Diary. She loved a little lion cub named TOTO. Anita is in heaven now but I love everything she loved even TOTO!!! Loved
David Piache is one of the best musician/ songwriters of the 70s and 80s , the whole toto group is without question one of the most important groups in history
Legends!! One of my fave tracks for half a century. Past 48 years of my whole existence, it still sounds absolutely amazing, and always will, to my very last moment on earth.
Drums echoing tonite still in Sept 2024. Tell me ... who is still listening this ever gorgeous and sentimental song by ToTo to bless the rains down in Africa.
It’s something about the sound 80’s music produces that make it sound uniquely identifiable to the decade and this song is the masterpiece that ties it all together
In Toto’s “Africa” (1982), the words “BLESS THE RAINS” have two meanings… A LITERAL SENSE, “being thankful for the blessing of rain in a drought” and a FIGURATIVE SENSE, “being thankful for the blessing of time spent with their loved one”‼️ 💜🌧️💜
My ex boyfriend used to work in a big department store in the electrical department selling stereos etc. When demonstrating them he used to play this song really loudly and people would always buy one because everyone loves this song.
It’s worse than that. The rest of the band didn’t like the song, they didn’t understand the lyrics. Paich considered dropping the song from the album and save it for a solo project that would come some time later. But perhaps an angel suddenly passed through the studio and had the band eventually cut the song. The rest is history as they say 😊
Few songs are as soothingly healing & relaxing in all that they evoke, for such peacefully contemplative reflection overtakes me every time I hear it, it lifts me up & beyond all while taking me to places & realms that my eyes have never seen, making me feel far more alive & vibrant & spiritual. More human. This masterpiece, in all its glorious timelessness, has that beautifully transcendent effect upon me, helping to purify my soul as most of my worries fade away. What sublime exaltation, what magically endearing serenity, what mesmerized wonder, what loving detachment from the madness of it all, what mystically sweet sensations have flooded all throughout my essence, what wonderfully primitive sensibilities burst from deep within, what freedom of thought & moving around to foreign landscapes to explore & marvel at, what rapture. This song! Amazing!
È inevitabile che ascoltando questo pezzo i miei ricordi volino a quei primi anni '80.......la gioventù, la vita davanti, la meravigliosa sensazione di avere il mondo tra le mani. Mi rivedo con i miei capelli lunghi assieme ai numerosi amici di quei tempi, quando ci si incontrava per il puro piacere di stare assieme.......... Ci si confidava, ci si confrontava. Si condivideva tutto : sogni, speranze, gioie, dolori, vittorie e sconfitte. Persino i dischi e le magliette. Sono stato fortunato, ho avuto degli amici fantastici. Molti di loro sono ancora al mio fianco, parecchi, invece, si sono persi per strada. Ma sempre vivi nel ricordo
La mia Africa. Grandi Toto per sempre nel mio ❤️ anche se passano gli anni e le generazioni cambiano. Un abbraccio a chi ascolta ancora questa musica `Grandi' e sempre noi giovani e forti . Billy68.
The lines “I know I must do what’s right” and “I seek to cure what’s deep inside, frightened of this thing I’ve become” They describe a constant struggle in myself
Every time I'm in a bad mood I think of the art installation that someone literally put somewhere in a desert in the middle of Africa that plays this song on endless repeat, forever, powered by the sun. And then I chuckle. (And yes, that is a real thing. Look it up!)
I'm one of those people that miss hear lyrics. I thought this song went, ' I miss the rains down in Africa.' Otherwise, the instrumentals give the song its own vibe. It's smooth and tells a story. Very individual.
I discovered this song during my first backpacking trip, at 22 years old. I was _instantly_ obsessed, and listened to it on repeat while crossing from Spain to Morocco. I actually had my iPod buds cranked so loud that I missed an announcement over the ferry's intercom that a border official was on board. Apparently, anyone who wanted entrance into Morocco had to get their passport stamped while _ON_ the ferry. My heart sank when I tried to disembark in Tangier and realized I'd missed my chance. I had to beg the stone faced official to stamp it anyways. He hinted that I would have to pay some kind of bribe to make it worth his trouble. So naturally, I just played dumb and explained _why_ I had missed the announcement. The moment I mentioned Toto, his stern face cracked into a knowing smile. So in the end, I blessed the rains down in Africa.
I confess this music is so gorgeous it kinda deserved some more profoiund lyrics, about the majesty of the clear nighhts on the Serengheti, out in Africa....
When I was a kid and this came out, I thought it was "There's nothing that a hundred men on board could ever do". For years until I found out what they were saying I couldn't reconcile what a bunch of sailors at sea had to do with the African Savanah. 😂
Where do you live?
Poland
Pakistan
America
I live in Africa! 🌍
South Africa
“Africa” is well deserved to be called “a Masterpiece”, beyond time, distance and even race.
❤
🗿 totalt.africabravoosavmattias
God is good
yuh
@@chip5403 yuh
Crazy how this song almost didn't come to light because the producer thought the meaning of the song was odd. Then bam. One of the most iconic songs of all time.
What is the meaning of the song, anyway?
I know its crazy
I LOVE THIS SONG ❤ SO MUCH
My twin sister Anita watched a series named Big Cat Diary. She loved a little lion cub named TOTO. Anita is in heaven now but I love everything she loved even TOTO!!! Loved
@@RedPyramid-lf4sb🫣😁👈🏾☝🏾👉🏾🏌️🫴🏾
I’ve had this song stuck in my head for the past few days after one of my teachers played it. I don’t regret a thing.
Grand song. 😇
Good teacher! 👏🏽
This is the mad notes !
I love this song, but what is the meaning of the words
For the past few decades for me. 🖤
My wife is from Africa. She has told me so many memories of this song when she was young.
Africa is a continent. Which part of Africa
I love listening to this masterpiece on a rainy summer evening as the sun is going down
Sounds like a vibe
me, contrary. I love listening this to the sunset hahahah
I BLESS THE RAINS DOWN IN AFRICA
David Piache is one of the best musician/ songwriters of the 70s and 80s , the whole toto group is without question one of the most important groups in history
Legends!! One of my fave tracks for half a century. Past 48 years of my whole existence, it still sounds absolutely amazing, and always will, to my very last moment on earth.
Well put 1:03
This is absolutely the best song to listen to when being relaxed in mountains and landscapes that are so calming.
The song itself is so calming.
No matter where you live, it’s more of the journey in living and passion what we enjoy 😊 doing
Drums echoing tonite still in Sept 2024. Tell me ... who is still listening this ever gorgeous and sentimental song by ToTo to bless the rains down in Africa.
Yessssss I love this song, and I perform it at my dessert theater on Sunday.
October
@@Amelia-kq8wythe same
I lived in Africa for two years. Toto nailed it in every way!!
Welcome back 🙏
It’s something about the sound 80’s music produces that make it sound uniquely identifiable to the decade and this song is the masterpiece that ties it all together
@@anthonyspry11923 Spot on. love the old analogue keyboard 🎹 sounds.
The production, instrumentation, and writing is phenomenal. Timeless music
Absolutely 1:54
Exactly!❤
@@IRANOZZ ruclips.net/video/yjbpwlqp5Qw/видео.htmlsi=w2dsiipckMeSrQ9v
Of all the live philharmonic performances, THIS is my favorite
Used to listen to this song when i was 4yrs old...... I am 34yrs old now. 😢🥺 (Nostalgic) Africa will forever be imprinted in my veins ❤
In Toto’s “Africa” (1982), the words “BLESS THE RAINS” have two meanings… A LITERAL SENSE, “being thankful for the blessing of rain in a drought” and a FIGURATIVE SENSE, “being thankful for the blessing of time spent with their loved one”‼️ 💜🌧️💜
My ex boyfriend used to work in a big department store in the electrical department selling stereos etc. When demonstrating them he used to play this song really loudly and people would always buy one because everyone loves this song.
Ew
@@gemstoneprincess2890 Ew you
To think that this was at first considered "B side" music material by Toto.. unbelievable.
It’s worse than that. The rest of the band didn’t like the song, they didn’t understand the lyrics. Paich considered dropping the song from the album and save it for a solo project that would come some time later. But perhaps an angel suddenly passed through the studio and had the band eventually cut the song. The rest is history as they say 😊
Nostalgia always hit rly hard with this song for some reason, one of the best songs ever
Yeah, for me to…
I live in England. North Hertfordshire. This song was written by God.
It's Heavenly❣
Why you yappin about it where you’re from how is that relevant to this song 😭
That man from England was expressing his feelings, and how it he can relate northern England to Africa.
You should listen.
@@adamdriver1016 he said nothing about relating England to Africa 💀
@@galacticgecko1144
Because youre too ignorant to appreciate a persons love of a song. And you want to ruin his perfectly lovely comment.
Few songs are as soothingly healing & relaxing in all that they evoke, for such peacefully contemplative reflection overtakes me every time I hear it, it lifts me up & beyond all while taking me to places & realms that my eyes have never seen, making me feel far more alive & vibrant & spiritual. More human.
This masterpiece, in all its glorious timelessness, has that beautifully transcendent effect upon me, helping to purify my soul as most of my worries fade away.
What sublime exaltation, what magically endearing serenity, what mesmerized wonder, what loving detachment from the madness of it all, what mystically sweet sensations have flooded all throughout my essence, what wonderfully primitive sensibilities burst from deep within, what freedom of thought & moving around to foreign landscapes to explore & marvel at, what rapture. This song! Amazing!
I'm 77, n seen a lot of decades pass by. Toto, Africa n the 80's--epic!!
It’s like just close your eyes and let the 80’s wash over you…
Damn
Hmmm Nice 2:18
2024 and still listening ....you guys *heart this * so I can always be reminded of this beautiful piece ❤❤❤
No problem I can do that!!!❣💜💚❤💛💙
This is one of the greatest songs of all time ❤
Now I do agree however I think it stinks a little. Haha only kidding 😂 Thank you for the comment though ❤
🎼 It's 2024 who's still listening to this amazing song?🎶🙋🏾
Meee!!!
@@MsIndigoNY2 Me too 👍🌈
Me! Plus still in 2029
Meeeee
Me I am most definitely ❤
Toto, africa 1985 Grammy award, best song of the year.... Love you
My 13 year old son and I are going to see them in 2 months! So excited!!
Enjoy❤
@@tristacoats3978 Did you see them already? 7/03/24
È inevitabile che ascoltando questo pezzo i miei ricordi volino a quei primi anni '80.......la gioventù, la vita davanti, la meravigliosa sensazione di avere il mondo tra le mani. Mi rivedo con i miei capelli lunghi assieme ai numerosi amici di quei tempi, quando ci si incontrava per il puro piacere di stare assieme.......... Ci si confidava, ci si confrontava. Si condivideva tutto : sogni, speranze, gioie, dolori, vittorie e sconfitte. Persino i dischi e le magliette.
Sono stato fortunato, ho avuto degli amici fantastici. Molti di loro sono ancora al mio fianco, parecchi, invece, si sono persi per strada. Ma sempre vivi nel ricordo
One of the best songs of all time
Always loved this song right from being a Child, I'm now 46 and still one of my all time favourite songs!
I'll be 50 in July & this is still one of my favorite songs when I was younger
An iconic song from an Amazing era...
I'm South African. This song screams to me.
La mia Africa. Grandi Toto per sempre nel mio ❤️ anche se passano gli anni e le generazioni cambiano. Un abbraccio a chi ascolta ancora questa musica `Grandi' e sempre noi giovani e forti . Billy68.
He sure does a beautiful voice
Truly a great song .
This song is stuck in my head for a month already. I really love this song ❤❤❤
@heathersmith5154 I hope you are living a good life merry Christmas
@@MC_Nands So now we're 8 months later... Still addicted to the song?
Love this song so much, play this in my funeral
I actually have that in writing, its my favorite song of all time
Ok
just amazing vibes 2024!!
I bless the rain down in Africa
This is me and my daughters jam for life❤
The overdubbing of a flute solo @ 2:55 is amazing.
I'm 11 and i've been listening since five. LOVE it
I'm 65 and glad you love our 70s. Music
I’m 42 and my 12 year old daughter loves this song, too :)
I'm 16 and I've been listening since I was 12 years old
im to yers old an i haf ben lisning my hole lifee
That song was a favorite of mr mike enriquez rest in peace mike.
Added this song to my playlist because it’s been stuck in my head. Best decision
Esto definitivamente es arte
Best song of all time
Heading back to the year 1983 for this one
When do you leave?
Real masterpiece ❤🎉🎉🎉 love it❤♾️
Easily one of the best songs that has been
Out for a long time plus it’s just great in general
Bless this song 🎵 🙏 🙌 ❤️
I miss the Zimbabwe rains!😢 and the Johannesburg electric thunder
RIP SIR MIKE ENRIQUEZ. THIS WAA HIS FAVORITE SONG 🥺 WHILE IM LISTENING THIS, IT HITS DIFFERENT
Hinanap ko din to narinig ko sa funeral ni sir mike
For my good friends all over Africa hope to go back one day beautiful country beautiful people god bless x❤
Africa is a continent ....
Yeah I know that smart ass I lived there just want people to feel good sometimes you know and help people
@@victoriaforbes4418 You lived there? I wouldn't brag about it if I still thought it was a country.
@@martinc.720 She just wanted some internet validation
Welcome back 🎉
Goosebumps every time!!
The lines “I know I must do what’s right” and “I seek to cure what’s deep inside, frightened of this thing I’ve become”
They describe a constant struggle in myself
I’m happy to say that I’m winning that struggle, but it’s a battle.
You need Jesus if you ain't got him already.
JK! 😉 I don't believe in that monstrous nonsense
(scientific notation = N to the Mth)
My husbands favorite song.
I'm in Missouri and I'm Listening to this Cool Song. I'm Old School and Staying Here. ❤😊
ok
I bless the rains down in Africa. I’ll bless the rains down in Africa.
Love this song ❤️
Love music❤😊
When I was a kid I always thought it said, "I catch some waves down in Africa"
I always thought the song was about surfing, 😂
I used to think it was 100 men on Mars
That's good actually!!! I used to think it was "I test the rains" down in Africa
Every time I'm in a bad mood I think of the art installation that someone literally put somewhere in a desert in the middle of Africa that plays this song on endless repeat, forever, powered by the sun. And then I chuckle. (And yes, that is a real thing. Look it up!)
I'm one of those people that miss hear lyrics. I thought this song went,
' I miss the rains down in Africa.' Otherwise, the instrumentals give the song its own vibe. It's smooth and tells a story. Very individual.
oh i thought it was "i guess the rains down in africa" for the years i have been listening to it
I thought that it was “I guess Lorraine’s down in Africa”
I always feel so happy when this song comes up on the radio
I miss her so much I don't have a mom and my grandma was a mom to me...😭
I myself loves this group
Awesome song.
Beautiful song with a slight mysterious affect
Incredible song for relax
Im from the philippines 62 years old but still listening this kind of unforgetable songs of the 80's
Great memories 😊😊👍👍👍🥰🥰
Ancient memories?
The bass line throughout the song is great.
@@Jonathan-iq3sgTHE GREATEST 👍
I feel soothed when I hear this song sending love to africa
Amazeballs song.
I love this song
Mother Africa the beginning of all mankind why do we not come together as one...such beauty
❤🖤💚
I love dis song
A beautiful song for a beautiful continent, filled with rich culture, a glorious history, wonderful food and great people.
You should visit, bro!
@@Jolis_Parsec absolutely will.
I once had a dream about being in Africa it was weird but interesting
I wanna go there someday.@@mateoshadow2
@@daisyrose9311 Egypt is the perfect country for you I want to visit it too
In Thabazimbi, South Africa tonight listening to this. It means more now.l
Love,love,have had it in my head now for days,so have been listening to it ❤
Sir Mike Enriquez bring me here because this song is one of his favorites
BEAUTYFULL...
Beautiful song🎵
I love it!!!!
Anyone in 2024?
me
Me too
Again, yes I've this song❤
Here here! My 6 year old has fallen in love with it.
Yup
I bless the rains down in Africa
great shout out to the Wild Dogs of Africa aka Painted Wolves ...one of the most endangered species in Africa ...love this song
Toto was thee most underrated band!
I always heard "I miss the rains down in Africa"
I always heard “I catch some rays down in Africa”
I thought it was “I guess the rains down in Africa”
I discovered this song during my first backpacking trip, at 22 years old. I was _instantly_ obsessed, and listened to it on repeat while crossing from Spain to Morocco. I actually had my iPod buds cranked so loud that I missed an announcement over the ferry's intercom that a border official was on board. Apparently, anyone who wanted entrance into Morocco had to get their passport stamped while _ON_ the ferry.
My heart sank when I tried to disembark in Tangier and realized I'd missed my chance. I had to beg the stone faced official to stamp it anyways. He hinted that I would have to pay some kind of bribe to make it worth his trouble. So naturally, I just played dumb and explained _why_ I had missed the announcement. The moment I mentioned Toto, his stern face cracked into a knowing smile.
So in the end, I blessed the rains down in Africa.
Man i really felt that last 🎶ooh ooh🎶
I confess this music is so gorgeous it kinda deserved some more profoiund lyrics, about the majesty of the clear nighhts on the Serengheti, out in Africa....
I heard this song like 8 years ago when i 1st became a tourguide and i never forget it
@@shaneseverin1257 Absolutely
1:16
"How do you DO the things you never HAD?"
Had DONE.... 😂
Thru the heart
I'm from the philippines and we love music very much
My one of the best classified as best music of All the Time!! Old is Gold
When I listen to this song I always hear, " there's nothing that a hundred men on Mars could ever do." I think I like my version better, lol.
I thought that too until yesterday 😂😂😂 I also thought it said “I guess the rains down in Africa”
When I was a kid and this came out, I thought it was "There's nothing that a hundred men on board could ever do". For years until I found out what they were saying I couldn't reconcile what a bunch of sailors at sea had to do with the African Savanah. 😂
This is a great song .
We vibin in gta vc with this one❤❤
soon in GTA VI ✌