TOTO - Rosanna - Bobby Kimball - ISOLATED VOCALS - Analysis and Tutorial
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- This ISOLATED VOCALS video takes us into the recording studio to hear the fantastic sounds of TOTO at a level we've never before experienced! Bobby Kimball (with assistance from Steve Lukather) rocks this song into the stratosphere!
TOTO - Rosanna - Bobby Kimball - ISOLATED VOCALS - Analysis and Tutorial
Toto’s phenomenal musicianship and amazing orchestration are both what help make “Rosanna” a true masterpiece in my opinion.
I want to hear from you, what other bands do you think share that same level of professionalism and artistry. Share with me in the comments!
As we look at Bobby Kimball’s isolated vocals, we’ll explore his interesting use of blues licks and how he’s able to pull them off without being gratuitous.
We’ll also look at how each of the band’s incredibly talented musicians knows when to lay back and when to jump in as well as how to give one another space.
Check it out!
Also here is the version I did of the tune:
• Toto - Rosanna - cover...
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy - Where The PROOF Is In The Singing!
Learn To Sing Like This! Click Here Now: KenTamplinVoca...
I wanted you to know that UA-cam no longer sends email notifications about new releases. If you would like to know when a new video is released you can sign up to receive updates at: kentamplinvoca...
Subscribe here www.youtube.co.... check out my website at vid.io/xogj
Learn how to sing better for beginners, all the way to learning advanced PRO vocal techniques. Increase vocal range and become a better singer than you ever thought possible! Check out Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy and see what the possibilities really are!
Check out the KTVA website to learn more:
KenTamplinVoca...
Check out the KTVA Singers Forums: forum.kentampl...
Check out these additional resources:
How To Sing: kentamplinvoca...
Singing Lessons: kentamplinvoca...
How To Sing Higher: kentamplinvoca...
What Is My Vocal Range and Voice Type: kentamplinvoca...
How To Get Over Stage Fright and Fear of Singing Publicly: kentamplinvoca...
Please Follow me on Instagram: @kentamplinvocalacademy / kentamplinvocalacademy
Find me on facebook: / kentamplin
Check out my TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/...
Business E-mail: ktvahelp@gmail.com
Oh, yeah! And here's some news some of you may be interested in:
Some Fun Nostalgia For You.
My Old Shout Records Have Been Remastered.
For Anyone Interested: You Can Find Them Here:
girdermusic.co...
#Toto #Rosanna #IsolatedVocals #BobbyKimball #KenTamplinVocalAcademy
Bobby Kimball’s Vocals is what gave Toto its Soul. Always liked his Singing and he sings from the Heart.
Toto is one of most underrated bands of all time. Those guys collectively have played on more hits than anyone else. Thanks for doing this video and giving "The Boys" the respect they truly deserve.
So true. Glad you enjoyed it!
They’re a great band and I love them but how the hell are they underrated? After 40+ years they’re still immensely popular - in the top 400 most listened in the world on Spotify and have billions of plays, they tour the world and sell out venues constantly - what more could you want for them?
Toto were like the ‘wrecking crew’ of the ‘80s.
I agree
Underrated?
I love how Lukather sings so much of his part softly and in his mixed or head voice. Adds so much depth rather than just belting it from the chest.
Thanks for the thoughts!
Agreed!
That first keyboard solo is Steve Porcaro. Davis Paich plays the Jazz swing piano at the end....everyone gets a solo. i sure miss those times. You'd never hear that in today's songs. When you have a band created from TOP Studio Session Players, this is what you get. No holes anywhere, all top players. Since it didn't get mentioned, they were the band for MJ's Thriller LP, with Steve Pocaro writing most of "Human Nature" as well. The Late, GREAT Jeff Porcaro playing a half time shuffle, based on Bernard Purdie, John Bonham's shuffle from "Fool in the Rain", and the kick pattern from a Bo Diddley tune. They were armed to the teeth with genius! i First heard this at my Senior Prom...Time keeps on slippin'.
Steve sings “I’ll Be Over You”. He is absolutely a singer on top of being an incredible guitarist.
Rock on!
Agreed!
Steve Lukather is my all time favourite guitarist too! I've seen him 8 times live. 6 times with Toro and twice with Los Lobotomys.
….and “Georgy Porgy”, and “ without your love”, and “These Chains”, and “I won’t hold you back”, and “Afraid of Love”, and “Melanie”, and “Angela” w/ Paich, and “ I think I could stand you forever”, and “ if it’s the last night”….. and that’s just a couple albums of the top of my head… He has sang a lot of great Toto tunes…Oh yeah, “English Eyes” and “Anna”…and on and on and on…I love Bobby as a singer, Joseph as a singer, and Steve as well
As many have said, absolutely nothing wrong with Lukather's vocals... Nice, natural, pleasant tone, in tune, and totally connected with the audience. BTW the last bit is the most important element, and can not be gotten with technque. Also the contrast between the 2 vocals is part of this song success.
It's impossible to not talk about the whole band, everything is so great, every detail!!!
I agree!
Jeff Porcaro makes the groove sound SO simple throughout this whole song. It is NOT easy. This is one of those Holy Grail grooves that every drummer wishes they could play at all, let alone sound and smooth and natural as Jeff makes it sound in this song. It's complex, fast, and smooth. Good luck actually playing it! Based on the Purdie Shuffle (think Fool in the Rain by Zeppelin as well), this is just SO awesome. Apply that to every other musician in the production and you are 1/2 way there. What an awesome performance this is - from a guy who doesn't even really like Toto that much :).
Thanks for the thoughts.
Bobby Kimball has pure soul, extremely gifted vocals!
I love it when people recognize Totos greatness.
Love them!
As a vocalist in a band I could only dream of having any of the great skills TOTO posses.
Such a killer band!
@@kentamplin indeed, under rated and not acknowledged for the great session work. Keep up the awesome content.
Same, I'm a singer myself. Bobby Kimball is definitely someone I've looked up vocally to over the years 😊
@@prioryjonesofficial5292 Will do!
Hey Ken! Do you like Toto? Couldn’t tell. Lol
Sometimes, imperfection is perfection. Steve's vocals in this song (as well as the others) are just right. Wouldn't have it any other way. :)
And just when I thought I couldn’t appreciate Toto more you show me that they were pure gold. Thanks.
I played this on 45 like crazy as a child, absolutely loved singing this song and pretending to play the keyboards. Such a great song and you have given me new hidden nuggets to dive into. Thank you so much. God bless
Ken, This stuff is great. You point out stuff I would never had heard. Oh and your nuts.. Love it man. Your being yourself.. I am a fan.. Nicky Cristino.
You nailed it, these musicians are absolutely brilliant in their own right. Together Toto are an incredibly talented and an outstanding band. Totally underrated- Thank you
Love your style and competence to break this down for all of us music fans. Keep it up!
Superb analysis. Toto is one of my all time favs. A plethora of amazing songs.
Yes, Bobby Kimball! 🥰 One of my favorites! I'm in love with his voice. Most singers are unique in their own right, but he is definitely (to me at least) one of a kind. I've been hoping for a while that you could cover him, so I'm glad you did. There really is no one that sounds quite like him. It's even more evident minus the instruments, though I still hear them in my head lol.
Thanks for another great video Ken 😁
My pleasure, Heather. Rock on!
@@kentamplin You too! 🤟😛
Toto is definitely a band that should be on everyone's Playlist. One of my all time faves. Thank you my brother in Christ Ken Tamplin for covering this.
Definitely!
I'm a Toto fan also a fan of Ken he is also my brother in Christ Jesus as well as you now brotherleonard thank you jesus.thank you Ken long live rock
Bobby is AWESOME, so glad to see him get the love he deserves, thanks Ken!! Bobby's told amazing stories about his 1st session being for Ray Charles and how Ray was his idol, both vocally and on piano, too (yes, Bobby can play the keys very very well!)
Wow! That was a fantastic job breaking down this song, Ken, I loved it. I've always been a huge Toto fan. I wish you would go through "Girl Goodbye" and "Manuela Run" the same way. Those 2 songs always had a funky, blaxploitation film soundtrack vibe to me.
@2:05 That swing is the iconic Jeff Porcaro "Rosanna shuffle", which is a combination of Bonham's 'Fool In The Rain' groove, and Bernard Purdie's 'Purdie Shuffle'. Cheers!
Thanks for weighing in, John!
Your video is great. I still love Toto and the way they did it. The horn section is impeccable and the horns should have been there forever.
Ken I love your videos and it’s nice to see someone other than me be so in love with Toto and the musicianship and vocal talent!!! Keep it up!!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Bobby is amazing, they all are.
I really like Joseph Williams in the lead, but Bobby Kimball is a monster... his performance on their concert of 25th anniversary in Amsterdam is supernatural, it's unbelievable...
Thanks for the thoughts!
Love Joseph as well. Fahrenheit is so classic
It's a shame that it wasn't meant to be for Bobby to stay with the band at their peak. Life is crazy at times, especially when you suddenly become multi millionaires and everyone wants a piece of you. I like Joe Williams and Fergie's effort, but how great would the Isolation album have been if a healthy and focused Bobby Kimball could have completed the project ? Definitely one of the greatest voices of all time.. so much soul
By the way, how cool are David's deep harmony parts? So smooth :)
Thanks Ken :)
I have commented on this video before. I’ve watched it many times and continue to do so. I love how you point out and explain how the band members play together with and for each other. How they shine when it’s their time and step back to let the next musician do his thing. I’m 58 and have always been a Toto fan. I saw a Toto concert on late night tv in early 80’s as a teenager and was so impressed how amazing they were live. I dig all your videos but this has got to be one of your best videos.
Paich, Porcaro(s), Lukather, Hungate and Kimball really deserved those Grammys that year. Unfortunately, the band deserves so much more!
Indeed!
Yes they do. I have been offended how Africa became a meme for a while. Young people listening to it to make fun of it, and then Weezer butchering it.
Toto is criminally underrated.
Bobby Kimball was on the card with Lou Gramm and Dennis DeYoung at that free concert I saw at Coney Island ..... best free concert I have ever been to....
This song and "More than A Feeling" by Boston are two of the most elaborate songs because of all the attention to detail that went into their making.
Growing up in he 80's and 90's, one knew that the songs from those decades were great, but had no idea that we were spoiled and that it wouldn't last much longer. The sad part is that we'll probably never see this type of musicianship again coming together to create masterpieces that will stand the test of time.
Absolutely love your enthusiasm for art, metaphors, and zest for life, Ken. Thank You!
My pleasure!
As always your videos are totally (totally!) Amazing, cool, great!🎵🎤 and so on !
Nelly xx :)
Thanks Nelly!
Really enjoyed how you covered this one from top to bottom! I’m a big Toto fan as well! Keep up the good work, Ken.
Toto is one of my favorite bands! Lukather is just so incredible! Kimball, too, heck, the whole shebang. I’m living for this, Ken!! I’m living for everything you put out....you are seriously so informative, kind, and engaged with your comment section. You’re at nearly one million subs!!! and yet you respond to so many of us! Freaking amazing. Much appreciated, Ken.
Mine too!
Ken, I’m pretty sure if you asked Steve Lukather about how the rhythm is phrased on his vocal part, he would tell you that it was definitely intentional and for an effect. It definitely creates an interesting tension by singing straight over the swung groove. Kind of a polyrhythm vibe happening. It also makes the contrast between Steve and Bobby greater, which results in more impact once Bobby enters the song. Boom!
Thanks for the thoughts!
I was thinking the same thing. I always thought Steve tiptoed over the pocket instead of singing right into it. (At least thought it without knowing that's what it was!) As usual Ken is spot on, if you don't sing it like that it doesn't sound the same or feel the same.
(also as a standalone comment above)
Regarding the different singing styles and grooves (or 'feel's, if you please) used by Lukather vs Kimball, my personal observation (and a moment of 'wow, respect!') is as below:
It's all in the lyrical content and the two personas of a naive late teenager vs a slightly upfront and 'raunchier' young adult of the boy who falls for Rosanna.
The sweet rookie romantic of a boy that starts the verses is of course rather 'boyish' and wouldn't pull off a groovy, seductive style.
Yet, an older version sings about what he would do at night, with all his fresh adult charm and a couple of tricks ;) up his sleeve, name it 'game' if you'd like. Thus, Kimball perfectly sings / acts the part.
Innocent affection, shyness, humility and sadness of a heartbreak with the boy contrasts with the flirtatious style, libido, courage and pain of lost love of the young adult.
So, that's how I read beneath the surface of what I listen to; a crazy-good crafted, arranged and produced track that was made to be an instant classic. :)
I'd be glad if you share any counter / divergent / alternative opinion of yours, or simply a 'gesture of recognition'. :)
Cheers
Totally agree ,vocal arrangement is intentional after all they are the top of session men of the music.
Well as a vocalist guitar player , Steve’s vocals fits right in the pocket.. My ear tells me he sings pretty damn good! Is he a Mickey Thomas No! But he holds his own!
When you see Bobby Kimball singing with closed eyes, you know its gonna be epic.
Definitely!
Like good love making the changes and variation really do the trick! LOL! Very informative and now I appreciate TOTO so much more!
I'm blushing, Judie. You rascal.
Well said!😎
Toto is amazing and Steve Lukather is out of this world, amazing guitarrist and studio musician!
Great Video!
Couldn't agree more!
bravo man you took apart the whole great song and you were right on the spot ..
You have taught me so much about music I cannot thank you enough you are a gifted Humanity I love watching you and listening to you your loving and creative Vibe makes me feel so happy and I love learning about music through you can thank you so much
thank you for this video!!!!, i'm almost 60 years old and was born the very year that the
beatles first came to the u.s.. i'm black so i was raised listening to alot of r&b and 50's
60's and 70's soul music, but i was also raised listen to all the late 50's, 60's and 70's
folk rock and am radio rock, especially when we lived in scarsdale n.y.. it was in 78 that
heard the first toto music, only to learn 10 years later that i had actually been listening
to them play behind other earlier artists, that was the coolest thing to me. hold the
line, girl goodbye and i'll supply the love were the first 3 songs i heard on the radio.
from that point on i was hooked, i get what you feel about those little things that they
would do in their music, it's part of what set them aprt from other groups. when i
first heard them, i likened them to that scene from the wizard of oz when dorothy's
house finally lands, and she opens the door and steps from an all black and white home
into a beautiful technocolored world. that's the same feeling i got when i first heard toto.
i knew at that moment that we were no longer in kansas!!! i also understand that
feeling you get coming out of one of their concerts, i've seen them 3 times....once for
the toto 4 tour back in 82, once for the kingdom of desire tour in baltimore at hammerjacks.
let me tell you brother, that was a really cool place to see them, i was on i think the 3rd
floor bar and if you've ever been there.....the second to the 3rd or 4th floor all have
giant bars that look down right on the stage, to hear the entire place filled to the
limit from up there all singing rosanna!!!...it was truly a dream come true, and hell yeah!!
leaving that show, i felt like i had just gotten my ass kicked by the greatest group
of singers and musicians there have ever been!!!....i even worked up the courage to make my
way out to where the band buses were and i caught lukather on his way out, he was very
gracious and i could tell he was in mourning over jeff's passing so i kept it short. he
shook my hand and gave me an autograph and i had to sit in the amtrack station for
another 8 hours waiting for the morning train to take me back to d.c. but i was floating
on air for the next 6 months. i then went to see them for the mindfields tour in
atlantic city....here's a tip, never stay at a days in while in atlantic city, can you say peep hole
in the bathroom, i caught them looking at me through the small peep hole in the bathroom
in my room, they were so frightened when i discovered them that you would've
thought they were doing some demolition in the next room. the hotel staff...not toto!!!
anyway i caught them before i took my shower and i blocked the peephole and proceeded
hit the mgm grand casino where the group was playing. it was the first tour with bobby kimball
in about 18 years, so i was really happy. i remember standing in the hallway outside the
auditorium and there were alot people standing around and talking, and i was looking
around and i overheard someone saying mike porcaro's wife's name so i turned
and to my shock...there they were!!!....i took a deep breath and walked up and introduced
myself and i'm so glad i did!!!! mike and his wife were the greatest people you
would ever want to meet and his wife was gracious enough to take my camera and snap
a few photo's of mike with me. we chatted for about 5 minutes and then mike
asked to see my ticket, i handed it to him and he wrote something on it and his name too.
i get to the auditorium door and there's a guy there letting people in but he's not checking
any tickets, he gets to me and says may i see your ticket please...i hand it to him
and he says please follow me sir......the guy takes me right up to the front of the stage!!!
it was a great night, bobby aknowledged me, after a few songs i took a break and grabbed a beer
and looked back at the stage and lukather was waving me to come back, he had noticed me cheking
out his work on the frets from an earlier song, so i get back to the front and he looks me in
the eye and proceeds to play the opening to that great stadium rocker called
caught in the balance!!!!!.......i was blown away....i was literally walking on air for the rest of the night.
after that great show, i went right out to the beach and sat for about an hour just
going over in my head how great that show was, how great it was to hear bobby live again
and getting to meet and speak with mike porcaro and his wife. it's kind of sad now, when i think that
now the only original members are luke and joe williams, it's just not the same without
the rest of the guys. i also would've loved to meet simon phillips, he was the greatest after jeff.
anyway, sorry i kind of went a little crazy....but it's toto!!!!! thanks again for the video.
Wow Ken not only one of the world’s great vocal coaches but I can see definite inklings of you being a monster arranger and producer. Your understanding of music is uncanny. Take a bow.
Thanks for the visit!
Woooooooooah!!! What a great choice. Kimball is a huge singer imho. 🤩
Ken, I start to hate you to still be able to still sing awesomely these songs at your age....I'm pretty jealous now. 😄😄😄
The proof is in the singing.
@@kentamplin You said it! And you are the living proof of that. 👍🤘👍
This is such a joyous masterpiece of a song. Thank you so much for giving it the detailed analysis it deserves. I had a smile on my face through the whole video. :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ken, you made my day with this tutorial. Fantastic!
Glad you liked it!
Very nice and funny video, this music is awesome! Thanks for the tutorial, cheers from Brasil!
Thank you very much!
Wow the iconic Rosanna shuffle!
I do agree about Kimball being very underrated (he was caught i think in the middle of one of the golden era of classic rock frontmen like Perry, Delp, DeYoung, Gramm, Mercury, etc)
Another great vocal analysis Ken!! Stay healthy!
So many great singers in that era! An embarrassment of riches. We were so blessed!
Hope they patch things up too after the lawsuits between them and make great music again
A lot of fun watching this one. Such a great song and band. Thanks for another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Ken! dude I love your analysis! I'm late to the party here, I can only add that these guys were my inspiration to get serious about vocals. Every musician, vocals and instrumentation has a perfect blend, regardless of their individual styles, range, etc. Not by accident, of course, a big part of their genius to me is their producing and arranging chops. Every nuance of their recording process was intentional, obviously. They were the first band that demonstrated to me that when you're that good you kinda "paint" with your music. Damn. Just so sonically delicious! Thanks again for this. so good.
So enjoyable..... I just love watching these Analysis videos.... Thanks Ken for taking the time to prepare and enrich my knowledge!!!....
My pleasure!
This may be the best version of Rosanna I have ever seen. (And I have seen them live a few times :) Fantastic breakdown, you make me appreciate the song even more I already did.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bobby was a big influence. Glad you paid homage to Bobby Ken. Such an underrated beast of a singer. Once gave me vocal advice by just emailing him.
How wonderful!
I got advice from Eric Martin once! Wild.
@@SonnyGTA Great voice.
This is great Mr. Tamplin! You're giving away so much useful information while always keeping the entertainment level at 100%!
This channel has really helped me with range, tone and to release tension in my singing. One step at the time.
Wow, thanks!
Very cool video!! Thanks for doing these!
My pleasure!
Love toto, Lukather is awesome, mainly all of them are masters
Thanks very much for another amazing video analyzing and exploring truly magnificent musical compositions. Even someone like me who is completely devoid of any musical aptitude or talent can gain a greater appreciation and understanding of songs that I've listened to hundreds of times before, thanks to your in depth and cogent reviews that make the science and artistry of music accessible to all.
Thanks for helping people to recognize and appreciate the musical genius behind so many popular songs.
Been waiting on this one. Toto was the epitome of musicianship. Wildly underrated band.
Hope you enjoyed it.
Even more impressive than the vocals in this song is the drumming. Nobody nails it perfectly.
Thanks for pointing that out!
Bonham did. It's basically the same shuffle used in Fool in the Rain.
@@timramich It’s actually not. It’s actually very different in fact. It’s a combination of shuffles from 3 shuffles, and an added Bo-Diddley kick pattern.
..not even Ringo..I've seen him play it...but to his credit, he does a good job of making it work with his drumming..I think THAT is one of the things that makes Ringo a great drummer..not his technical prowess....
I agree on everything you said! Bobby Kimball deserves his place in the big names list (quite top in that list if not the absolute first...).
He has a special voice and singing style and that turned out to become the true trademark for almost all main Toto hits.
I Iove the way he sings and the power he can deliver most than anyother singer I ever heard in my life. In my list, he is sitting right on the first top place. My king.
Well said!
Can I'm such a huge fan of yours! This is by far my best and my most favorite of all of your videos! I learned so much about music in about musicians from you you are truly a gifted teacher and you inspire me
I’ve listened to countless interviews where Luke is always self-effacing when it comes to vocals, and he calls himself just a guitar player who can kind of sing. Nothing could be further from the truth. I think his emotive voice is perfect for the songs. He sings on and I think he’s very underappreciated and overlooked because he’s such a good guitar player, he has a very gentle, singing voice, and I think he really brings a ton of emotion without being a technically perfect singer, which is what I really love
Luke has a great voice.
Amazing stuff. So cool with the layers up on layers. Thanks Ken
You bet!
This was such a great track to isolate the vocals on as you can really hear how complex those harmonies are! Awesome!
Glad you like it!
Ken you're the best! I love to watch your videos! Thanks!
You rock!
Thank you Ken for this tuturial of the masters Toto, been a fan since 82. Just fantastic musicians all over.
My pleasure!
FanTASTIC video Ken! And yes it is a masterpiece and I love how you explained it all. Fascinating! Africa is one of my favorite songs....you should do that one too!
ua-cam.com/video/09D36BR11no/v-deo.html
@@kentamplin BRAVO!!!!
Thank you, Ken! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I can only hope that each of use can find something in life that elicits as much passion and joy as you have found with what you're doing. You've got a contagious energy. Wishing you good health and peace 🙏
Thank you!
I remember in the early 80s finding a tape with Rosanna without horns and vocals in a bag of tapes my dad, a session sax musician, had lying in a corner
Fantastic song! Also love ’Bottom of you soul’!
Thanks for listening!
Yyyessss!....
I really dug it! Great breakdown of a complex groove!
Very nice breakdown! There were a couple of things I never noticed before. That’s the sweet thing about the vocal stems!
Great!
I liked this song very much, now I like it even more.
How I wish they'd just kept on making music like that. I mean everything about how Toto made music with this song and Africa. The sound is so beautiful. The strong treble from this time is magic and it was thrown in the bin when the 90's started.
Great T Shirt, Ken :-)
And great work, as usual!
Glad you like it!
LOL you are a character and you crack me up. Great job as usual!
😊 thank you
I have Steve's isolated guitar tracks and he is softly funking through that whole intro with a pronounced emphasis on the riff that we hear so well in the mix. Toto were studio guys that formed a GREAT band. There's a great story how Jeff Porcaro came up with his amazing drum groove. I have played and sang this song many many times in addition to other Toto songs. The jam at at the end is SO much fun! I do not have Bobby Kimball's range. Yet
We need... And you need definitely another TOTO analysis.... That was terrific
Ty ken
I just might! Rock on!
Ken, can you do a vocal video on "I'LL Be over you?" one of my favorite under appreciated songs of Toto.
Bobby had a natural soulful sound.
Love your enthusiasm and enjoyment in this video. Always loved this song.
😊👍
Someone else mentioned this and I believe it's true. Steve sang the verse straight/in a polyrhythm so that when Bobby enters it, it has that SLAMMING in effect to the 10th power. Also Paich wrote this song about his POV on Steve (Porcaro's) relationship with Rosanna Arquette. They now claim it was about Paich's gf and the name "Rosanna" just fit better. Who knows. If true Arquette was kinda like the 80's Patty Boyd hehe :P Peter Gabriel (another AMAZING singer/songwriter! Talk about pure passion and TONE for days!) wrote the majority of his "Us" record about his relationship with R.A. Another rumor was that In Your Eyes was about Arquette but that was about PG's first wife.
Very interesting dive into his singing. You have shown me many things I was not aware of. Great song.
Glad you enjoyed it, Otter!
Ken, in this line up (original Toto, Mach1, first 4 albums) Paich was usually the piano and organ. STEVE Porcaro was all the soundscape, midi stacked, state of the art keyboard stuff. Like the first solo. Good breakdown, but I was looking forward to more Bobby Kimball vocal styling/science from you then a fanboy breakdown which has been done by others. One of the best bands ever, literally. Thanks as always, Ken.
Thanks for watching!
Bobby is awesome. Love Toto.
Ken, that was such a fun and energetic take on a truly inspired song performance. I always liked the song from back in my Jr. High days, but you helped me to hear and appreciate this song much more than ever before.
Appreciate hearing that, George. Rock on!
What a great track and vocal off to watch it now. Hope you are keeping well Ken. 👍🏻
I am! Hope you are well too! Rock on!
I agree...Bobby Kimball is underated..The fact that he doesn't overdo it and just sings it..Cool that you know him..That whole band was great.I love when you review songs like this ...I learn so much
Happy to hear that, judemichael hanna!
@@kentamplin cool ! Thanks for the reply back..👍
Steve is an amazing guitar player and song writter, and Bobby is an amazing singer, so underrated !!!
Right?
Fantastic video series Ken. They get better each time! They suck you right into the studio as if you are recording with the band (we all wish!)
I agree, Carmen! Rock on!
Awesome song. Amazing composition, amazing musicians !!!!
Agreed!
I'm not hearing what Ken is hearing. But he is the professional and very thankful to have him around
Personally, I think you are not listening to Lukather at the front of the song.....there is more swing to his vocals than you are giving him credit for. I encourage you to take a closer listen. To another point, it makes the song more interesting when there are different vocal styles. I think Lukather's part does just that. Thanks for pointing out some very subtle nuances of the song. Good choice to illustrate individual pockets, giving each other space, and other characteristics of being at the top of the musician game. Phenomenal musicianship? Wow, that is the understatement of the year! Go TOTO!
Brilliant analysis Ken!
This song is just made for live performance. Wow! Great analyses also, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic to watch this and hear BK's vox appreciated. I hope he's doing OK, I know he's had some troubles. Great guy. Thanks, Ken.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@kentamplin thank you, Ken. Really did. Sending well wishes to you and BK.
Toto had such maturity and style all their own. I hope they are all doing well. Your videos are great. You make it fun. Bravo Ken!
Thank you very much!
Maybe his voice isn't for everyone, and he's no Bobby Kimball or Joe Williams, but I think Luke is a fantastic singer! Cool video!
Putting a bit too much thought into it. It just happens... Bobby is just stellar.
I love how you break the songs down. It so much easier to figure out what I'm missing when I practice vocals!!! Thanks for the fun lessons!
Glad you like them!