The drumfill right before the chorus at 2:34 ... It is simple, but played with a precision that is just... wow. And when he lands on the 1 in the next bar... Sweet heaven. Only Simon Phillips can make such a simple thing, just... just listen okay?!
Jeff can never be replaced but I love Simon's ghost notes and the extra little fills he does on the toms. Just adds something to it for me. Such a great band and wonderful performance.
ok!! my favorite characters in one band!! Vocals - Mario Lead guitar - Ironman Keyboard - War machine Rythm guitar - Thor Bass guitar - Gandalf Drums - Shaggy of Scooby Doo Just kidding anyway great song it made me cry
Rodwilliam de Torres Haha, what a great comment! The bassist actually really look like gandalf, Simon Phillips as shaggy lol! While you say the Bassist is Gandalf i would preferably call Simon(The drummer) Bilbo Baggins(Young) instead, he actually looks a little bit like him in this video. But jokes aside this is indeed a great song and Toto is a great band! This is totally one of my alltime favourite songs!
Simmon Phillipa is one fantastic drummer.he always has a new style up his sleeves for Africa,and all the other songs.it seems he improvises as he leads the band in every concert.
What a great live drum sound! nice deep resonating tom shots especially off the gong bass drum. Sounds sooooo good. I love the grove Simone is pulling off.
Had forgotten all about them over the years, just tripped over this performance, and I find myself totally awestruck. What a stunning performance! This is what is called artistry! UNBELIEVABLE!
In my opinion - the best concert I've ever seen. Not only the best of Toto, but the best I've ever heared. I really want to know the guy and all team which mixing this conert. All instruments and vocals are perfect sets with others. Awesome.
AWESOME!! This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and this is a great live recording! I played this song through the years in many different club bands, as a guitarist, and as a keyboardist. Toto was a very big musical influence on my own playing and composing style...Peace! 🎼❤️
In this version they used the backing track from studio in the Chorus so it's only lip sync. Live in Poland version they sing the chorus without backing track in chorus
I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation She's coming in, 12:30 flight The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you" It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh) The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I seek to cure what's deep…
I don’t know why but...Simon’s mini fills at 2:45 and 4:24...magic! Maybe they even can’t be called fills but they sound soo simple and easy but also soo excellent. Am I the only one?
Problem is that too many people compare him to Porcaro, and he was a one-off. I love Simon Phillips touch, and his ear. He's as good as anyone that's ever picked the sticks up.....
I just love this song.....the way it is performend in this video. If Leland Sklar is not one of the 2 top ( the top in my opinion ) Bass players of all time..... something is wrong with the world !
I’m super late to the party but I recently heard this song for the first time last year while working for Amazon. I’ve been in love ever since. Everything about this song is so good. I would love to be in the crowd hearing them perform this live. 😍😍😍
This is a fantastic version that minimally equals, and maybe surpasses, other superlative live versions (e.g., Paris, 1990). And as much as I have always loved David Paich on this song, this lead singer is even better.
I remember analyzing this song when I did an ethnomusicology course at York University in Toronto, Ontario in the mid 1980s.My main focus was on Central Africa and I recall tying in many similarities of this song (repetition, the vocal contrast harmonically between single notes and double notes plus, the marimba/flute sounds and pentatonic scales) with African music I have always timed my serious runs on my walkman so that the end of this song occurs right near the finish line
Definitely the greatest pop song af all time (slightly ahead of "Do You Believe In Love" by Huey Lewis And The News). I have always timed my serious runs on my walkman so that the end of this song occurs right near the finish line. .
@@kathycandia2203 ok but this is a video where toto is performing their 1982 hit africa, your comments make no sense at all because they dont even relate to the respective video, you are saying things about you great granddaughter that nobody gives a damn about. So just be more open minded towards the content shown in the video I stead of boasting about your granddaughter.
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Legendary Leland Sklar on bass... On more records than you can ever imagine...
Vocalist/Keyboardist absolutely SMASHED THIS... OUTSTANDING!!!
the accuracy of the drummer in those hits... amazing!
Yeah it's Simon Phillips
The drummer and keyboard player on this version are phenomenal!!
Simon Philips!!! Excellent job!!!!!!!!
The drumfill right before the chorus at 2:34 ... It is simple, but played with a precision that is just... wow. And when he lands on the 1 in the next bar... Sweet heaven. Only Simon Phillips can make such a simple thing, just... just listen okay?!
yep
its ok
that drum fill just stop the world for a moment!! and then keep rolling XD
jacobsimensen1994 Search for the Africa cover from Projeto Z. The last chorus drumfill is fucking amazing.
jacobsimensen1994 i love 2:37 when phillinganes makes that string sound *-*
They skill of that keyboardist is admirable.
One of, if not, the best versions of Africa on UA-cam.
Best of the best on drums, keyboards, bass, guitar....doesn't get any better
This is the greatest performance ever.. of any song. Tears in my eyes
Not too many people can say that 100% of a song is great (as you just did).
That is why I rate "Africa" as the greatest pop song of all time
Simon Phillips...amazing as always:)
Bobby kimbles voice is so distinctive, fits the chorus so well
I know Bobby Kimball had his issues and was gone a long time but he is an unbelievable singer and Toto is better when he's there.
I agree with that
He was definitely using playback effects singing live around that time. Totally different compared to earlier years.
Joe is great, but Bobby is irreplaceable. Period
As long as his voice was OK, now poor, Bobby, but still a great one
Jeff can never be replaced but I love Simon's ghost notes and the extra little fills he does on the toms. Just adds something to it for me. Such a great band and wonderful performance.
The Kendalls Simon plays it in his own style so its doesnt sound like he's trying to play like Jeff.
Simon has his own style he loves Jeff and Jeff love Simon drumming
Jeff would always said he loves Simon drumming plus Simon was never one to copy he had his own style
Simon makes it his own.
Really like this singer. He has a very smooth voice and some nice stylistic additions.
Greg phillinganes!! A legend
ok!! my favorite characters in one band!!
Vocals - Mario
Lead guitar - Ironman
Keyboard - War machine
Rythm guitar - Thor
Bass guitar - Gandalf
Drums - Shaggy of Scooby Doo
Just kidding anyway great song it made me cry
ha ha ha you talk like a stoner, but I like your humor.
Rodwilliam de Torres Haha, what a great comment! The bassist actually really look like gandalf, Simon Phillips as shaggy lol! While you say the Bassist is Gandalf i would preferably call Simon(The drummer) Bilbo Baggins(Young) instead, he actually looks a little bit like him in this video. But jokes aside this is indeed a great song and Toto is a great band! This is totally one of my alltime favourite songs!
19thW DLC this the best comment ever! What an all-star cast for a band!
19thW DLC your fornicating awesome sauce my brother. Hakuna matata. Fyi Gandalf can also be ZZ Top
Love this! Lol
He is GREATEST drummer!!!!
Best version of the song ever! ❤
SUPERB! and the drumming is just hypnotic!
Simmon Phillipa is one fantastic drummer.he always has a new style up his sleeves for Africa,and all the other songs.it seems he improvises as he leads the band in every concert.
What a great live drum sound! nice deep resonating tom shots especially off the gong bass drum. Sounds sooooo good. I love the grove Simone is pulling off.
Simon Philips is genius, from that sweet stroke on the chinas to the epic ending fill. I can't see Toto without him..
The perfect replacement for the legendary iconic Jeff Porcaro.
The Best Version Live !
Flawlesssssss amazing musicianship
3:48, the best vocal Bobby Kimball.!
yes... maybe he's out of tune nowadays, but at the time he was amazing. It's delicious hearing that vocals!
😁😁😁😁😁😁
One of my favourite live performances ever. Can't get enough of it. Love it
Awesome performance! Have always loved this song!
That keyboardist is good at multitasking.
+Yanick Norman Find gregg phillingaines interview falling in between. Here he explaines how he plays rosanna and africa. Multitask indeed.
@@kuminamoja he covers both keyboard parts! a monster!
Then I thought he has 3 or more hands😆
You didn't see it but he texted his girlfriend and made a sandwich too.
@@danroberts9050😂
"You shall not Bass"
That was great XD
The bassist is Leyland Sklar. He's played with just about everybody.
+zihuetlachtli You win the Internet, sir
+zihuetlachtli ahhhhhhhahahaaaaaa very good pal
Brilliant
So glad I found this, Simon's drumming is top notch and his kit sounds amazing!
Simon Phillips you have the best technique I’ve ever seen! My experience has been with the Drum and Bugle Corps!
Wow! This perfomance is for me: the best. Toto: One of the best bands. Many great songs. Thank's for sharing. ❤
Of the vast number of renditions, this one strikes me as the very best. It all came together quit well.
Agreed
the drummer is amazing
Whata bass guitarist ❤
2:33 great fill there Simon! Love it
One of the best pop songs ever written IMO.
Had forgotten all about them over the years, just tripped over this performance, and I find myself totally awestruck. What a stunning performance! This is what is called artistry! UNBELIEVABLE!
This is my favorite live version!
Better than 90% of the live gigs nowdays
Damn drummer, he is so good.
Yeah man, the legendary Simon Phillips!
oh yea
Bobby Kimball - what a voice!
Much love from Ghana
@2:57 the GREAT Leland Sklar on bass!!!
In my opinion - the best concert I've ever seen. Not only the best of Toto, but the best I've ever heared. I really want to know the guy and all team which mixing this conert. All instruments and vocals are perfect sets with others. Awesome.
Amaazing harmonies!!! WOW!
I kind of re-discovered this song and I'm glad, it's superb.
Best sounding drums ever !
I've listened to many live performances but this is the best of the lot.
AWESOME!! This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and this is a great live recording! I played this song through the years in many different club bands, as a guitarist, and as a keyboardist. Toto was a very big musical influence on my own playing and composing style...Peace! 🎼❤️
Gänsehaut... DAS IST LIVE
Best version ever. Amazing vocals. :o
Concordo! la versione più emozionante
Their live in Poland is even better
Herve Louon Agree
In this version they used the backing track from studio in the Chorus so it's only lip sync. Live in Poland version they sing the chorus without backing track in chorus
It is not auto tune.. It is pre recorded
This live version is incredible 🔥🔥
That black guy brings a whole new life to this song. He freaking nailed it.
That black guy is thee one and only Greg Philinganes
He is brilliant isn’t he?
@@jamesrobert680 Yeah he's super talented!
those drums are so good, this song made me fell in love with Toto, well im 18 and i grew up with this :)
this could be the best live performance of toto
I'm pretty sure that in the crowd almost everyone got chills when this legendary theme kicked in.
Happy Birthday Lee Sklar !!! Keep bassing master!
The void have been filled as finally a son of Africa is vocalising Africa
Toto is my favourite group of the years 70/80
Love Bobby's voice always :)
I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in, 12:30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you"
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had (ooh, ooh)
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep…
Better than the original africa .... amazing :* :* :D bobbys awesome voice .. can't stop listening .......
Best version!!
I don’t know why but...Simon’s mini fills at 2:45 and 4:24...magic!
Maybe they even can’t be called fills but they sound soo simple and easy but also soo excellent.
Am I the only one?
Problem is that too many people compare him to Porcaro, and he was a one-off. I love Simon Phillips touch, and his ear. He's as good as anyone that's ever picked the sticks up.....
@@davewalkeden6932 he is just as good as JP only different.
I just love this song.....the way it is performend in this video. If Leland Sklar is not one of the 2 top ( the top in my opinion ) Bass players of all time..... something is wrong with the world !
Thanks. I just looked up his resume. Holy crap - is there anybody he hasn't played with???
@@billcook4768 Michael Jackson 🥲
Simon Phillips + TOTO = Perfection
A best of the best line up of musicians
Song with a magical chorus!
Esse é o melhor clip, que eu acho. Tem muito capricho em tudo.
Simon’s drumming gives me goosebumps!!!’nnnn
GREG PHILLIGANES IS THE MAN ON THE KEYS..THAT BAND IS TIMELESS
I dont like his voice
una de las más exquisitas bandas de este planeta,sin lugar a dudas.
I’m super late to the party but I recently heard this song for the first time last year while working for Amazon. I’ve been in love ever since. Everything about this song is so good. I would love to be in the crowd hearing them perform this live. 😍😍😍
I agree.
TOTO is a group that will always be in a class by themselves.
Such a great song!
God I wish I wrote this masterpiece.
They say God himself wrote it, that's why this is best song ever
It would be great to be able to write something of this calibre
You Did...it's about God's Love of Humanity.....
I'd settle for writing the music. The lyrics are forgettable.....
And yet Lukather didn't see this song as a hit. He was wrong and he admits it
simon philips on the drum.... amazing
This is a fantastic version that minimally equals, and maybe surpasses, other superlative live versions (e.g., Paris, 1990). And as much as I have always loved David Paich on this song, this lead singer is even better.
Haven't seen Sklar in a while. Sounds great.
Bobby kimball is a living LEGEND✊💪
Lee Sklar ..... Simply The best :-)
Toto tremenda banda,la vi en Uruguay me encantaría volverla a ver sin duda
Just seeing Lee on stage makes me happy.
They still got it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is freakin' AMAZING!
ESPECTACULAR!
I love what Greg brings to this classic
Best live performance of all!
Goosebumps.
el mejor clásico de la historia
The best!!!
It's just pure class..
I remember analyzing this song when I did an ethnomusicology course at York University in Toronto, Ontario in the mid 1980s.My main focus was on Central Africa and I recall tying in many similarities of this song (repetition, the vocal contrast harmonically between single notes and double notes plus, the marimba/flute sounds and pentatonic scales) with African music
I have always timed my serious runs on my walkman so that the end of this song occurs right near the finish line
O agudo que o cara dá no minuto 3:52 é sensacional.😳😳😳
ToTo have always picked the finest musicians on the planet.
Definitely the greatest pop song af all time (slightly ahead of "Do You Believe In Love" by Huey Lewis And The News).
I have always timed my serious runs on my walkman so that the end of this song occurs right near the finish line. .
Por siempre Toto.. Vivan los ochentas descomunales
Favorite part: 0:00 - 6:17
😘
Mine too 🙌🙌🙌
@@kathycandia2203 seriously ?
@@kathycandia2203 ok but this is a video where toto is performing their 1982 hit africa, your comments make no sense at all because they dont even relate to the respective video, you are saying things about you great granddaughter that nobody gives a damn about. So just be more open minded towards the content shown in the video I stead of boasting about your granddaughter.
@@Dynamo69420 Must be a millennial with no clue 🤣
Best version ever made! Amazing!
It amazes me how well they sound even after so long