Toto - 'Hold the Line' Reaction! This Was Their First Mega Hit in a List of Many to Follow!

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  • @jannigirl
    @jannigirl 4 місяці тому +81

    When Toto released this record in 1978 it was fire and today it is still FIRE!!!!

  • @cherrypickerguitars
    @cherrypickerguitars 4 місяці тому +90

    Jeff is one of the world’s greatest drummers ever!
    RIP, JP!

    • @RussellLambeth
      @RussellLambeth Місяць тому

      I have spent decades now being depressed at the loss of Jeff Porcaro and Mike Porcaro. Almost as bad as Andy Gibb and Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb all being deceased while only the oldest Bee Gee, Barry Gibb is still alive.

  • @1bigrowdy
    @1bigrowdy 4 місяці тому +114

    They were a big part of M.Jacksons Thriller album..Their members have played on over 5000 albums that have sold over 500,000,000 copies you can fact check me lol

    • @Jihavoh777
      @Jihavoh777 4 місяці тому +13

      I came here to say that, essentially. The homie wants to crap on them, but he prob doesn’t realize how much music he loves that wouldn’t exist without Toto lol 😂

    • @MatthewFierros
      @MatthewFierros 3 місяці тому +7

      The keyboard player wrote the music to "Human Nature" Michael Jackson wrote the lyrics

    • @michaelbenson4570
      @michaelbenson4570 3 місяці тому +4

      FACTS

    • @SweetThing
      @SweetThing 3 місяці тому +2

      @@MatthewFierros - “Human Nature” was written in 1982 by Toto keyboardist, Steve Porcaro, who received some lyrical assistance from wordsmith John Bettis. The idea for the R&B-tinged, soft rock classic came from a conversation Porcaro had one day with his young daughter Heather; she was bullied by a boy at school and she asked her Dad, Steve, "Why?" And he told her: "It's just human nature". That's where the song came from. Michael Jackson did not have any part of the writing and lyrics of Human Nature. We know the band quite well (some of them were raised in our county in Cali) and we still see them in concert. Steve P. has even given me my nickname: "Ro".. Yes, Toto is still performing ; to sold-out crowds, especially in Europe, where they are adored. And they are still producing records.. React to "BURN" from one of their more current albums and sung by Joseph Williams, on front vocals..and Toto does a great rendition of singing "Human Nature" themselves..

    • @lisasmithline1386
      @lisasmithline1386 2 місяці тому

      @@Jihavoh777 The two top guys are always cool, but the guy at the bottom FUCKING HATES to admit that white folks can dance, sing, play sports,or have any soul. Sits there and pouts when he actually likes anything that "whitey" does. Pathetic.

  • @beverlysbrookes8247
    @beverlysbrookes8247 3 місяці тому +46

    In my opinion, this is so much better than Africa ❤❤

    • @Tony-q8g
      @Tony-q8g 3 місяці тому

      Toto's "Africa" with weird Al yankovic.

    • @deantait8326
      @deantait8326 Місяць тому +1

      Really like this song, a lot. Much Respect the players of Toto quality musicians.
      Africa and their other songs…. Not a fan but this is an all time favorite! Ironically I met my wife in ‘78!

    • @RussellLambeth
      @RussellLambeth Місяць тому +1

      Bobby Kimball's vocals here make it an instant classic, much less the keyboards from David Paich and the guitar from Steve Lukather.

  • @ElusvOptmst1
    @ElusvOptmst1 3 місяці тому +18

    I love Toto, all of their songs are on fire. Haters will hate, who cares. Toto is iconic.

  • @keithkruse2595
    @keithkruse2595 8 днів тому +1

    Toto: a group of excellent studio musicians that went out on their own.

    • @jackhaskell694
      @jackhaskell694 49 хвилин тому

      While this is true, it misses an important part of their story. Before they became studio legends the members of Toto were teenagers playing together in the Porcaro garage. Drummer Jeff Porcaro caught on with Boz Scaggs and eventually brought David Paich and Steve Lukather into the fold. Soon the three Porcaro brothers, Paich and Luke were first call studio guys in LA and decided to get the old gang together, so to speak. Luke was 18 when this was recorded and 19 when it was released.

  • @geoffsullivan7902
    @geoffsullivan7902 4 місяці тому +61

    These guys were studio artists who decided to write songs- that’s the story we heard at the time. These guys can all play and most can sing too! ❤😊

    • @MikeCoggan
      @MikeCoggan 4 місяці тому +3

      Several played with Boz Scaggs on the Silk Degrees album and tour. I saw Boz in 1980 and as I recall several were part of his touring band on the Middle Man tour. The Procaro brothers' father Joe was also a jazz musician. David Paich is the son of Marty Paich who was a keyboard player/arranger/producer with big name artists of the 1950s & 60s. Good lineage

    • @feedmetothemountain6951
      @feedmetothemountain6951 3 місяці тому

      Both filter, Rupert homes, and in a more modern example, Mike pozner and now the alchemist are doing the same.

  • @brianvernon249
    @brianvernon249 3 місяці тому +6

    The drum beat of this song inspired many established drummers to change up their game

  • @padhraigodonoghue6453
    @padhraigodonoghue6453 Місяць тому +2

    Had this on an 80s playlist before discovering it was a 70s song. The main hook feels like a quintessential 80s rock thing

  • @hydrophobicfrog4652
    @hydrophobicfrog4652 3 місяці тому +9

    Tightest band ever !!

  • @pixelrancher
    @pixelrancher 4 місяці тому +40

    Steve Lukather is a beast on guitar - and the only original member still touring as TOTO. Most of TOTO were regular players on albums by Steely Dan, and individually, played on various top-charting albums released in the 80s and 90s. The Porcaro brothers were the sons of studio percussionist Joe Porcaro. Steve Porcaro co-wrote and co-composed "Human Nature" on Michael Jackson's Thriller. Jeff Porcaro and Lukather also played on multiple tracks on the album.

    • @jonbauman457
      @jonbauman457 4 місяці тому +2

      Steve lukather did all the guitars on Beat It except the solo-that was Eddie Van Halen.

    • @pixelrancher
      @pixelrancher 4 місяці тому +1

      @@jonbauman457 I heard he did it in one take.

  • @deantait8326
    @deantait8326 Місяць тому +2

    By Far Their Best Song ! Period, No Question, I’m Right and that’s it.

  • @had64198
    @had64198 3 місяці тому +9

    I saw them live, and they are great... no lip sync and great musicians!

  • @llschnitz
    @llschnitz 4 місяці тому +26

    "Georgie Porgy" is a Jazzy and Soulful hit by Toto.

  • @tbone2071
    @tbone2071 3 місяці тому +6

    This is my favorite Toto song

  • @suzanneprock7286
    @suzanneprock7286 3 місяці тому +9

    Such great musicians and two lead singers, love ToTo. How can you not like them?

  • @ServusDei74
    @ServusDei74 3 місяці тому +13

    There’s a reason Boz Scaggs had Toto backing him.. they are one of the biggest studio/backing bands in history…The members have collectively and individually played on over 5000 recordings!!

  • @KennyRansom-l5k
    @KennyRansom-l5k 2 місяці тому +2

    Every time I hear this song I am floored by Jeff Porcaro's Drumming . 😎

  • @wayneknight2654
    @wayneknight2654 4 місяці тому +27

    Toto is one of the most talented group of musicians ever assembled,Songs White Sister, Pamela,Till the End and lots of others. Steve Lukather is absolutely one of the greatest guitarists ever.

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому

      AFRICA what song is that lol ,,,,,, 1978 was the REAL TOTO Hnds DOWN Rock on 70s BRATS

    • @JamesBond-ib9tq
      @JamesBond-ib9tq 3 місяці тому

      They were doing good until they called Toto music Yacht Rock.

  • @deniseriley6622
    @deniseriley6622 4 місяці тому +10

    Bobby Kimball is singing lead on this one. He is from my hometown of Vinton, Louisiana and is a family friend. Yay Olli ❤. Definitely check out " Georgy Porgy " I bet yall know it.

  • @dracula7644
    @dracula7644 4 місяці тому +27

    Georgy Porgy. By TOTO will blow your minds. It's funky and Jazzy. And it's a BBQ favorite

  • @valerielynn7256
    @valerielynn7256 4 місяці тому +11

    Chicago and Toto are my favorite 2 bands I hope y’all will check out more Chicago to

    • @jazzabellejones9916
      @jazzabellejones9916 3 місяці тому

      Chicago’s Night and Day albumis superb and stellar! 💯💜

  • @nancysmith38
    @nancysmith38 4 місяці тому +9

    They played on a lot of Boz Scaggs tunes as studio musicians. Boz is THE guy!!

  • @amandathibodeau4996
    @amandathibodeau4996 3 місяці тому +2

    One of the best songs EVER!!

  • @dennismoore3383
    @dennismoore3383 4 місяці тому +9

    "I'll Supply The Love" is another banger off Toto's debut album.

  • @ericstaton6896
    @ericstaton6896 4 місяці тому +22

    The opening piano riff was inspired by "Hot Fun In The Summertime" from "Sly & The Family Stone" by the pianist himself! Great reaction guys! Peace, Love & Blessings!!!

  • @curestruck
    @curestruck 3 місяці тому +3

    You guys are just so cool, thanks bros. This is a stellar channel because of ya’ll

  • @michaelbarr1411
    @michaelbarr1411 4 місяці тому +6

    They were with out a doubt the best studio back up band of the era.

  • @reshaud81
    @reshaud81 4 місяці тому +28

    Georgy Porgy is a must to react to by Toto ft Cheryl Lynn!

    • @m.gideonhoyle409
      @m.gideonhoyle409 4 місяці тому +5

      Yep... The crew will love that one.

    • @TayCraftian
      @TayCraftian 3 місяці тому +1

      I never knew they collaborated 😩

  • @anjoleeeickhoff6800
    @anjoleeeickhoff6800 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve had this song stuck in my head for 40+ years, great song!❤

  • @kathyrizzi8754
    @kathyrizzi8754 3 місяці тому +2

    This is a great song & band, we elders love this!👍👏👏👏💜☮️💜💜

  • @amandawade6148
    @amandawade6148 3 місяці тому +1

    We were rockin to this in 1978!! It was my high school senior year!❤❤❤❤

  • @randallespinosa4264
    @randallespinosa4264 3 місяці тому +3

    That song is, and always will be a jam.🎶

  • @michaeladame526
    @michaeladame526 3 місяці тому +2

    This whole album is great to listen through all the way

  • @keithroberts4952
    @keithroberts4952 4 місяці тому +7

    Steve lukather is an amazing guitarist! He played the famous riff on Beat it by MJ which eddie van halen played the lead guitar on! He also played on albums by lionel richie, boz scaggs and many others!

  • @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344
    @jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344 4 місяці тому +4

    I never used to like Toto, but over the years have enjoyed their style.

  • @kierstenridgway4634
    @kierstenridgway4634 3 місяці тому +2

    I love Olli's honesty/sarcasm!

    • @kathyrizzi8754
      @kathyrizzi8754 3 місяці тому

      I don’t, every time he thinks the songs are really good, he starts sipping on his drink! 😂😂

  • @josephstevenson552
    @josephstevenson552 4 місяці тому +10

    Good reaction, fellas! This is my favorite Toto song. It's a great straight-up rock song. They even had 2 keyboard/piano players!!!

  • @maryreilly5092
    @maryreilly5092 4 місяці тому +3

    Oh my goodness! Taking a drive down memory lane right now!

  • @SuperKevin57
    @SuperKevin57 4 місяці тому +2

    My favorite toto song.

  • @deegomez2089
    @deegomez2089 4 місяці тому +1

    Olli, they are a bad ass group of musicians...with some great vocals, glad you gave them that much...gotta get past a band's videos sometimes 🎶🎵💚

  • @John_Chu
    @John_Chu 4 місяці тому +3

    The lead singer on this is Bobby Kimball. He left the group in 1986. Joseph Williams (the son of John Williams, the famous film score composer) took over and sang lead on "Africa," which was released in 1986.

    • @Abri412
      @Abri412 3 місяці тому

      Africa was 1982, I think. Paich was the lead singer, but Bobby Kimball was that strong voice in the chorus. You know, the part you remember.

  • @frankcastle9991
    @frankcastle9991 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad you guys took the request it’s a banger. Corey getting into it is great. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @captainsatellite2112
    @captainsatellite2112 4 місяці тому +1

    Saw guitarist Lukather with Ringo Starr's band last year and they played this, Roseanna and Africa with Edgar Winter on keyboards. Awesome show.

  • @thorzzz1z
    @thorzzz1z 4 місяці тому +3

    2 members of Kansas split from the band to join Toto....but before they could join....they had to tell Toto they were not in Kansas anymore..

  • @jellett9461
    @jellett9461 4 місяці тому +3

    My parents weren’t into rock so when I heard this for the first time in 7th grade band class I was hooked. Never looked back

  • @terryking8984
    @terryking8984 3 місяці тому +1

    Boston - Foreplay/ Longtime- Every kid in the late 70s had this cassette in their car!! Everybody had it!! This was on heavy rotation in my 1965 mustang fastback! Be patient with the start of the song-,wait for longtime yo hit

  • @trejam8120
    @trejam8120 4 місяці тому +5

    Back in the day when this came out on the radio, we didn't think it was Toto cuz we already heard Rosanna and Africa like you guys. ❤❤❤

  • @robertbootier8223
    @robertbootier8223 3 місяці тому

    Jeff Porcaro was a session musician also. He played with Steely Dan. He's recorded a plethora of tracks for other artists. An endless list of famous songs he's been on.

  • @charojabo265
    @charojabo265 Місяць тому

    ❤amo a Toto.!!!

  • @MotoNomad350
    @MotoNomad350 3 місяці тому +1

    Straight banger!

  • @actuariallurker9650
    @actuariallurker9650 4 місяці тому +5

    Blue-Eyed Soul....

  • @saquesas
    @saquesas 3 місяці тому

    This is one of my favorite songs. ❤

  • @JamesJohnson-ig6of
    @JamesJohnson-ig6of 4 місяці тому +16

    "But "Africa" was a great song, Ollie!"
    A Super Group with awesome musicians and that guy could SING!!

    • @Donna185
      @Donna185 4 місяці тому +6

      Ollie doesn't like much.

    • @JamesJohnson-ig6of
      @JamesJohnson-ig6of 4 місяці тому +5

      @@Donna185 No I know he don't! 😂

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 4 місяці тому +2

      Hold the Line KICKED Africas Donkey, 70s the Real TOTO

    • @Abri412
      @Abri412 3 місяці тому +1

      Paich sang the verses of Africa. Kimball only gets to sing on those parts that we all fail to sing along with correctly. LOL. He's underrated.

  • @williampresson1687
    @williampresson1687 2 місяці тому

    Check out the live version of this song from their 40th anniversary tour

  • @peterm4486
    @peterm4486 3 місяці тому +1

    You guys are good, glad I found you…huge Toto fan here, have you guys done Chicago?

  • @vinniemoran7362
    @vinniemoran7362 3 місяці тому +1

    The lead guitarist Steve Lukather played on Michael Jackson's "Beat It". :))

  • @robertfuller5665
    @robertfuller5665 4 місяці тому +1

    I agree Olli. This song and the album it is on is very good. The rest of their material is just so-so to me.

  • @richardrodriguez2120
    @richardrodriguez2120 4 місяці тому

    Saw these guys just this past December. Only a few original members left but the put on a a great show

  • @anthonywilson7681
    @anthonywilson7681 4 місяці тому +2

    Rosanna is one of my fav all time bangers!

  • @damianbancks7144
    @damianbancks7144 27 днів тому

    Check out one of their later songs (mid 80s) that is a fav of mine. With the original film clip. Angle Dont Cry with another singer Fergie Frederikson. Think he only did the one (Isolation ??) album with them.

  • @BooSpencer
    @BooSpencer 4 місяці тому +1

    Now you have to listen to Jane by Jefferson Starship (Jefferson Airplane basically).
    Yes this is the one to start with lol. To really appreciate their talent watch a documentary on them. They played on some big records as studio musicians.
    One of my favourite channels guys. Peace from an old 🇨🇦 rocker.

  • @quincee3376
    @quincee3376 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice choice! Have a great weekend.

  • @1bigrowdy
    @1bigrowdy 4 місяці тому +6

    You have to do Georgy Porgy. I think its Cheryl Lynne that sings back up on it.

  • @ronaldvarty7955
    @ronaldvarty7955 4 місяці тому +1

    Just wanted to add live phenomenal seen them once wish they would come around again!!!!

    • @ronaldvarty7955
      @ronaldvarty7955 4 місяці тому

      Olli you're so converted! LOL
      Love you all Brothers!
      Love from🇨🇦

  • @xtrmfc
    @xtrmfc 4 місяці тому +10

    Deep Cut “White Sister” off of the Hydra album, a Toto Banger !!!..

  • @ronaldelliott4373
    @ronaldelliott4373 4 місяці тому

    Guys, these are some of the finest sessions players who one day got together and said, “we can do this,” and Toto was born. I suggest you pull-up ANY number from their 35th Anniversary DVD, “Live from Poland.” It’s one of a handful of Concerts that are worth the time by anyone, from beginning to end. Love the channel, regards…

  • @thumpyloudfoot864
    @thumpyloudfoot864 3 місяці тому

    Amazing. Guitar. Tone.

  • @gregpusczek4473
    @gregpusczek4473 4 місяці тому

    brilliant - they are all studio musicians

  • @cog4life
    @cog4life 4 місяці тому

    TOTO is great! This song is loved by all and has been for decades!! 😊

  • @nickrizzi4927
    @nickrizzi4927 4 місяці тому +1

    Drummer Simon P set on kit for the Who in the 90's Tommy Tour. Was sitting on the grass at RFK about 10rows back. Blew me away. Moon was smiling.
    Great reaction gentlemen. Thnx.

  • @vernhoke7730
    @vernhoke7730 4 місяці тому +4

    There's another version of this song live from their 35th anniversary tour. Joseph Williams, son of Oscar winning composer John Williams, singing lead that rocks.

    • @ohheybih
      @ohheybih Місяць тому

      Good but nothing beats Bobby

  • @Purple1984Rain
    @Purple1984Rain 4 місяці тому +1

    Steve Lukather is one of the best guitarist of his generation and Bobby Kimball was always a badass on vocals. Awesome band!

  • @ohheybih
    @ohheybih Місяць тому

    I remember black radio stations playing this song when I was a kid. That’s how I know it.

  • @maryanngarrimone1153
    @maryanngarrimone1153 3 місяці тому

    Love Toto! ❤❤❤

  • @debibailey2968
    @debibailey2968 4 місяці тому +2

    Definitely one of my favorite Toto songs! Awesome! They really are one of my faves! Ii recommend Georgy Porgy too, its great! Thanks for getting back to Toto. Olli is probably right, if he heard Hold The Line first, he may have liked Rosanna and Africa a little better. Oh well! 😜❤❤❤❤

  • @russwr4946
    @russwr4946 3 місяці тому

    checkin in...

  • @guinkoo
    @guinkoo 3 місяці тому

    The DRUMMER 🥁

  • @valerielynn7256
    @valerielynn7256 4 місяці тому +3

    Y’all should definitely react to toto I’ll be over you It also has Michael McDonald in the song

    • @ohheybih
      @ohheybih Місяць тому

      Beautiful song

  • @DonLovelace
    @DonLovelace 4 місяці тому +6

    TOTO wrote human nature for MJ and the guitarist Steve Lukather played guitar on beat it

  • @redplanet9162
    @redplanet9162 Місяць тому

    Georgie porgie puddin pie kissed the girls n made them cry. Gotta do this deep cut! Amazing singing

  • @Joseph-v4t7q
    @Joseph-v4t7q 4 місяці тому

    What makes total unique is there all sessions musicians

  • @stevesnow315
    @stevesnow315 3 місяці тому

    This was the first hit off the album. You really don't have to dig very deep to find gold from them. "All Us Boys", from their second album "Hydra" has a pretty good video to go with it.

  • @rosemarywatson1231
    @rosemarywatson1231 4 місяці тому

    Classic! Great jam!

  • @UncleCharlie111x2
    @UncleCharlie111x2 4 місяці тому

    This will be fun!!

  • @m.gideonhoyle409
    @m.gideonhoyle409 4 місяці тому +3

    This was my middle school bowling league jam!!

  • @ronaldvarty7955
    @ronaldvarty7955 4 місяці тому +3

    Yes a big part of Michael Jackson Thriller album Steve lukather the guitarist add vocalist for the band wrote seven or eight songs I believe

  • @edwardcapobianco2975
    @edwardcapobianco2975 4 місяці тому

    That song is so hot my lobster bib 🦞 caught fire 🔥 !! Great pick bros!!! These guys were world class musicians, Jeff Pocaro , the drummer and his band were studio musicians, they played on a ton of 70s and 80s songs. They are tight as a hangman’s noose. No shit, for real!

  • @SeaMark782
    @SeaMark782 3 місяці тому

    It just tickles me to see people react to Toto, Boz, etc. and the players. They are and were some of the finest musicians perhaps in our lifetimes. In demand for sessions, crack musicians.
    I get tickled and a little nostalgic because the Porcaros and Lukather were my high school mates in LA. I watched Jeff play his first gigs with Steely Dan 50 years ago. He was really the first to make the big time, first with Sonny and Cher, then Steely Dan. He never forgot to recommend somebody he knew to someone. That's how Michael Mcdonald got hired by Steely Dan in 1973.
    Steve Porcaro told me one time in school that he didn't give a shit about an oral report he had to do, as he was asking me for help. He bitched that he was going to be Fing musician, F oral reports! And so they were.

  • @jimmysmith-xb7vm
    @jimmysmith-xb7vm 4 місяці тому

    Without your love is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @SisterVelveeta
    @SisterVelveeta 22 дні тому

    I'm a subscriber. How do I offer a suggestion?

  • @Frostrazor
    @Frostrazor 3 місяці тому

    They were also collaborators and friends with Michael Jackson during his Thriller album days.

  • @Free2Fly2011
    @Free2Fly2011 4 місяці тому

    They're real artists.

  • @vailmcc
    @vailmcc 2 місяці тому

    Steve Lukather is one of the top studio musicians ever! MJ’s Beat It! Had Eddie VanHalen on the intro.. everything else was Lukather.. look him up and see how many songs he has played on.. Steve Porcaro, the same!

  • @HRConsultant_Jeff
    @HRConsultant_Jeff 4 місяці тому

    So sad this is the shortest version. The longer version adds even more lead guitar towards the end and they all shine.

  • @ronaldvarty7955
    @ronaldvarty7955 4 місяці тому

    Olli you're so converted! LOL
    Love you all Brothers!
    Love from 🇨🇦

  • @Kelp-s
    @Kelp-s 4 місяці тому

    Yep

  • @gregyaklin5980
    @gregyaklin5980 4 місяці тому +1

    The members of of Toto are all A list, first call studio musicians! Which all the members had careers in. Not just in Toto as a band member.

  • @spaceghost27
    @spaceghost27 4 місяці тому

    they had a hit song called Georgy Porgy that was also a big hit on R&B radio

  • @alejandrobojorquez6181
    @alejandrobojorquez6181 4 місяці тому

    TOTO - " Georgy Porgy (Official Video) " from 1978 featuring Cheryl Lynn on back up Vocals Her voice adds even more GROOVE to an already Awesome song w/a super cool intro. Youguys are gonna like this Classic Yacht Rock Jam 🎸🎹🔥