Toto - Africa (Live in Paris 2007)

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  • @sunsetcaptiva8573
    @sunsetcaptiva8573 Рік тому +33

    Legendary Leland Sklar on bass... On more records than you can ever imagine...

  • @williamcampbell5168
    @williamcampbell5168 9 років тому +20

    Vocalist/Keyboardist absolutely SMASHED THIS... OUTSTANDING!!!

  • @marceloserra6321
    @marceloserra6321 6 років тому +26

    the accuracy of the drummer in those hits... amazing!

    • @Holmenix
      @Holmenix 3 місяці тому +3

      Yeah it's Simon Phillips

  • @chefbo297
    @chefbo297 11 років тому +11

    The drummer and keyboard player on this version are phenomenal!!

  • @DRBR-2020
    @DRBR-2020 Рік тому +10

    Simon Philips!!! Excellent job!!!!!!!!

  • @jacobsimensen1994
    @jacobsimensen1994 8 років тому +317

    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?!

    • @dustinfandy6941
      @dustinfandy6941 7 років тому +3

      yep

    • @kggunner77
      @kggunner77 7 років тому +2

      its ok

    • @krlosemilio09
      @krlosemilio09 7 років тому +17

      that drum fill just stop the world for a moment!! and then keep rolling XD

    • @viernesdevideoblog
      @viernesdevideoblog 7 років тому +3

      jacobsimensen1994 Search for the Africa cover from Projeto Z. The last chorus drumfill is fucking amazing.

    • @raullara5418
      @raullara5418 7 років тому +6

      jacobsimensen1994 i love 2:37 when phillinganes makes that string sound *-*

  • @jamesrobert680
    @jamesrobert680 Рік тому +6

    They skill of that keyboardist is admirable.

  • @mykelry
    @mykelry 4 роки тому +6

    One of, if not, the best versions of Africa on UA-cam.

  • @jasonwilliams6005
    @jasonwilliams6005 3 роки тому +5

    Best of the best on drums, keyboards, bass, guitar....doesn't get any better

  • @MoZaHo
    @MoZaHo 4 роки тому +18

    This is the greatest performance ever.. of any song. Tears in my eyes

  • @A19316
    @A19316 10 років тому +11

    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

  • @Davokane888
    @Davokane888 9 років тому +7

    Simon Phillips...amazing as always:)

  • @astront917
    @astront917 11 років тому +7

    Bobby kimbles voice is so distinctive, fits the chorus so well

  • @rhagedorn
    @rhagedorn 11 років тому +57

    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.

    • @Mecy23
      @Mecy23 8 місяців тому +4

      I agree with that

    • @afzaalhashmat2571
      @afzaalhashmat2571 7 місяців тому +3

      He was definitely using playback effects singing live around that time. Totally different compared to earlier years.

    • @thekansasjayhawk3504
      @thekansasjayhawk3504 4 місяці тому +1

      Joe is great, but Bobby is irreplaceable. Period

    • @hanshofer2926
      @hanshofer2926 25 днів тому

      As long as his voice was OK, now poor, Bobby, but still a great one

  • @thekendalls6519
    @thekendalls6519 10 років тому +47

    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.

    • @michaeljagger7673
      @michaeljagger7673 9 років тому +4

      The Kendalls Simon plays it in his own style so its doesnt sound like he's trying to play like Jeff.

    • @Mhill9378823
      @Mhill9378823 Рік тому +3

      Simon has his own style he loves Jeff and Jeff love Simon drumming

    • @Mhill9378823
      @Mhill9378823 Рік тому +1

      Jeff would always said he loves Simon drumming plus Simon was never one to copy he had his own style

    • @jamesrobert680
      @jamesrobert680 11 місяців тому +1

      Simon makes it his own.

  • @leftwingersareweak
    @leftwingersareweak 11 місяців тому +5

    Really like this singer. He has a very smooth voice and some nice stylistic additions.

    • @tomhicks1237
      @tomhicks1237 8 місяців тому

      Greg phillinganes!! A legend

  • @rodwill007
    @rodwill007 10 років тому +397

    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

    • @1BorrisNorris
      @1BorrisNorris 10 років тому +1

      ha ha ha you talk like a stoner, but I like your humor.

    • @KarlstadDrums
      @KarlstadDrums 7 років тому +4

      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!

    • @Tulisan777
      @Tulisan777 6 років тому +2

      19thW DLC this the best comment ever! What an all-star cast for a band!

    • @tinymorte
      @tinymorte 5 років тому +2

      19thW DLC your fornicating awesome sauce my brother. Hakuna matata. Fyi Gandalf can also be ZZ Top

    • @demianishe
      @demianishe 5 років тому +1

      Love this! Lol

  • @sushiroll9210
    @sushiroll9210 4 роки тому +6

    He is GREATEST drummer!!!!

  • @RealDocBobo77
    @RealDocBobo77 7 місяців тому +4

    Best version of the song ever! ❤

  • @andyoz1168
    @andyoz1168 2 роки тому +5

    SUPERB! and the drumming is just hypnotic!

  • @kayabtin6861
    @kayabtin6861 9 років тому +13

    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.

  • @brentd.4093
    @brentd.4093 10 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @Ds14n
    @Ds14n 9 років тому +16

    Simon Philips is genius, from that sweet stroke on the chinas to the epic ending fill. I can't see Toto without him..

  • @Avicitus918
    @Avicitus918 Рік тому +4

    The Best Version Live !

  • @milansvoboda890
    @milansvoboda890 2 роки тому +6

    Flawlesssssss amazing musicianship

  • @renatosullivan
    @renatosullivan 3 роки тому +23

    3:48, the best vocal Bobby Kimball.!

    • @CarlosGarcia1971
      @CarlosGarcia1971 3 роки тому +3

      yes... maybe he's out of tune nowadays, but at the time he was amazing. It's delicious hearing that vocals!

    • @mariamery7025
      @mariamery7025 2 роки тому +1

      😁😁😁😁😁😁

  • @MoZaHo
    @MoZaHo 10 років тому +29

    One of my favourite live performances ever. Can't get enough of it. Love it

    • @robertomspaugh161
      @robertomspaugh161 7 місяців тому

      Awesome performance! Have always loved this song!

  • @janicknorman9396
    @janicknorman9396 8 років тому +43

    That keyboardist is good at multitasking.

    • @kuminamoja
      @kuminamoja 8 років тому +4

      +Yanick Norman Find gregg phillingaines interview falling in between. Here he explaines how he plays rosanna and africa. Multitask indeed.

    • @RefugioDoFogo
      @RefugioDoFogo 3 роки тому +1

      @@kuminamoja he covers both keyboard parts! a monster!

    • @Max-Mustermann46
      @Max-Mustermann46 3 роки тому

      Then I thought he has 3 or more hands😆

    • @danroberts9050
      @danroberts9050 2 роки тому +2

      You didn't see it but he texted his girlfriend and made a sandwich too.

    • @deborabielik6017
      @deborabielik6017 4 місяці тому

      @@danroberts9050😂

  • @zihuetlachtli
    @zihuetlachtli 9 років тому +538

    "You shall not Bass"

    • @omgukilledkenny101
      @omgukilledkenny101 9 років тому +8

      That was great XD

    • @soniclore
      @soniclore 8 років тому +31

      The bassist is Leyland Sklar. He's played with just about everybody.

    • @CharlieBladeRemus
      @CharlieBladeRemus 8 років тому +5

      +zihuetlachtli You win the Internet, sir

    • @jonnysongs
      @jonnysongs 8 років тому +1

      +zihuetlachtli ahhhhhhhahahaaaaaa very good pal

    • @CoolPotato1000
      @CoolPotato1000 8 років тому

      Brilliant

  • @benvankoningsveld
    @benvankoningsveld 5 років тому +17

    So glad I found this, Simon's drumming is top notch and his kit sounds amazing!

  • @barrythompson153
    @barrythompson153 11 місяців тому +2

    Simon Phillips you have the best technique I’ve ever seen! My experience has been with the Drum and Bugle Corps!

  • @fernandefournier4110
    @fernandefournier4110 8 місяців тому +4

    Wow! This perfomance is for me: the best. Toto: One of the best bands. Many great songs. Thank's for sharing. ❤

  • @T_210
    @T_210 2 роки тому +8

    Of the vast number of renditions, this one strikes me as the very best. It all came together quit well.

  • @ozzysx7411
    @ozzysx7411 2 роки тому +5

    the drummer is amazing

  • @lucianfernando1742
    @lucianfernando1742 Рік тому +5

    Whata bass guitarist ❤

  • @KarlstadDrums
    @KarlstadDrums 7 років тому +19

    2:33 great fill there Simon! Love it

  • @walterwhite6817
    @walterwhite6817 9 років тому +4

    One of the best pop songs ever written IMO.

  • @yalejomo
    @yalejomo 7 років тому +18

    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!

  • @Mycosyco1
    @Mycosyco1 Рік тому +3

    This is my favorite live version!

  • @Tobygas
    @Tobygas 6 років тому +5

    Better than 90% of the live gigs nowdays

  • @user-lk8im2gb2e
    @user-lk8im2gb2e 7 років тому +87

    Damn drummer, he is so good.

    • @shanemile
      @shanemile 7 років тому +13

      Yeah man, the legendary Simon Phillips!

    • @jowawie
      @jowawie 6 років тому +3

      oh yea

  • @michaellalli7693
    @michaellalli7693 2 роки тому +8

    Bobby Kimball - what a voice!

  • @tannerslam4999
    @tannerslam4999 6 років тому +1

    Much love from Ghana

  • @goog1967
    @goog1967 4 роки тому +13

    @2:57 the GREAT Leland Sklar on bass!!!

  • @11rafox
    @11rafox 6 років тому +7

    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.

  • @tl124
    @tl124 7 років тому +5

    Amaazing harmonies!!! WOW!

  • @interpidwoody
    @interpidwoody 9 років тому +3

    I kind of re-discovered this song and I'm glad, it's superb.

  • @izoleocarbajal5900
    @izoleocarbajal5900 9 місяців тому +2

    Best sounding drums ever !

  • @Begiko93
    @Begiko93 8 років тому +4

    I've listened to many live performances but this is the best of the lot.

  • @GeraldWilhelmBradenComposer
    @GeraldWilhelmBradenComposer 2 роки тому +8

    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! 🎼❤️

  • @thomasDueren
    @thomasDueren 9 років тому +11

    Gänsehaut... DAS IST LIVE

  •  8 років тому +137

    Best version ever. Amazing vocals. :o

    • @francescolongobardi8633
      @francescolongobardi8633 7 років тому +2

      Concordo! la versione più emozionante

    • @hervelouon5516
      @hervelouon5516 7 років тому +13

      Their live in Poland is even better

    • @Cashiyado
      @Cashiyado 7 років тому +1

      Herve Louon Agree

    • @AeroSmash
      @AeroSmash 7 років тому +10

      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

    • @RubenAlsaker
      @RubenAlsaker 7 років тому +1

      It is not auto tune.. It is pre recorded

  • @sihamdidi2300
    @sihamdidi2300 3 роки тому +6

    This live version is incredible 🔥🔥

  • @jrjubach
    @jrjubach 5 років тому +12

    That black guy brings a whole new life to this song. He freaking nailed it.

    • @gilbert9394
      @gilbert9394 3 роки тому +9

      That black guy is thee one and only Greg Philinganes

    • @jamesrobert680
      @jamesrobert680 Місяць тому +1

      He is brilliant isn’t he?

    • @jrjubach
      @jrjubach Місяць тому

      @@jamesrobert680 Yeah he's super talented!

  • @Michael1357100
    @Michael1357100 10 років тому +2

    those drums are so good, this song made me fell in love with Toto, well im 18 and i grew up with this :)

  • @InhabitantsoftheEarth
    @InhabitantsoftheEarth 10 місяців тому +1

    this could be the best live performance of toto

  • @Alexidrum
    @Alexidrum 4 роки тому +4

    I'm pretty sure that in the crowd almost everyone got chills when this legendary theme kicked in.

  • @UselessInnovations
    @UselessInnovations 10 років тому +10

    Happy Birthday Lee Sklar !!! Keep bassing master!

  • @arpan6827
    @arpan6827 5 років тому +2

    The void have been filled as finally a son of Africa is vocalising Africa

  • @PinaCaruso
    @PinaCaruso 9 років тому +2

    Toto is my favourite group of the years 70/80

  • @wickedwallflower8731
    @wickedwallflower8731 2 роки тому +4

    Love Bobby's voice always :)

  • @Luciazuberova
    @Luciazuberova 4 роки тому +8

    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…

  • @markusw2915
    @markusw2915 6 років тому +2

    Better than the original africa .... amazing :* :* :D bobbys awesome voice .. can't stop listening .......

  • @hjklitttttttttttttttttttttttt
    @hjklitttttttttttttttttttttttt 17 днів тому

    Best version!!

  • @vincentroso6271
    @vincentroso6271 4 роки тому +15

    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?

    • @davewalkeden6932
      @davewalkeden6932 3 роки тому +3

      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.....

    • @phamers55
      @phamers55 Рік тому +3

      @@davewalkeden6932 he is just as good as JP only different.

  • @KKMcall
    @KKMcall 11 років тому +16

    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 !

    • @billcook4768
      @billcook4768 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. I just looked up his resume. Holy crap - is there anybody he hasn't played with???

    • @daanfischer9816
      @daanfischer9816 Рік тому

      @@billcook4768 Michael Jackson 🥲

  • @damianopedergnana
    @damianopedergnana 4 роки тому +1

    Simon Phillips + TOTO = Perfection

  • @jasonwilliams6005
    @jasonwilliams6005 3 роки тому +2

    A best of the best line up of musicians

  • @CyrusOG666
    @CyrusOG666 9 років тому +15

    Song with a magical chorus!

  • @estanciavilasboasjulia3286
    @estanciavilasboasjulia3286 2 роки тому +3

    Esse é o melhor clip, que eu acho. Tem muito capricho em tudo.

  • @chuytrevino5019
    @chuytrevino5019 Рік тому +2

    Simon’s drumming gives me goosebumps!!!’nnnn

  • @willblack169
    @willblack169 10 років тому +4

    GREG PHILLIGANES IS THE MAN ON THE KEYS..THAT BAND IS TIMELESS

  • @ricardoalejandrorafael4880
    @ricardoalejandrorafael4880 7 років тому +10

    una de las más exquisitas bandas de este planeta,sin lugar a dudas.

  • @nikkiervinmusic
    @nikkiervinmusic 2 роки тому +6

    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. 😍😍😍

  • @A19316
    @A19316 10 років тому +1

    I agree.
    TOTO is a group that will always be in a class by themselves.

  • @steveryan1799
    @steveryan1799 8 років тому +2

    Such a great song!

  • @samplermike
    @samplermike 9 років тому +93

    God I wish I wrote this masterpiece.

    • @caioaugustosantos
      @caioaugustosantos 5 років тому +6

      They say God himself wrote it, that's why this is best song ever

    • @thelordofdarkness141
      @thelordofdarkness141 4 роки тому +5

      It would be great to be able to write something of this calibre

    • @frankesposito2182
      @frankesposito2182 3 роки тому +1

      You Did...it's about God's Love of Humanity.....

    • @davewalkeden6932
      @davewalkeden6932 3 роки тому +2

      I'd settle for writing the music. The lyrics are forgettable.....

    • @robertmacready8632
      @robertmacready8632 2 роки тому

      And yet Lukather didn't see this song as a hit. He was wrong and he admits it

  • @icoone4996
    @icoone4996 7 років тому +5

    simon philips on the drum.... amazing

  • @cw9817
    @cw9817 4 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @tixximmi1
    @tixximmi1 11 місяців тому +1

    Haven't seen Sklar in a while. Sounds great.

  • @edmonterola2442
    @edmonterola2442 2 роки тому +3

    Bobby kimball is a living LEGEND✊💪

  • @stephenmac25
    @stephenmac25 2 роки тому +3

    Lee Sklar ..... Simply The best :-)

  • @luisfernandez5948
    @luisfernandez5948 Рік тому +1

    Toto tremenda banda,la vi en Uruguay me encantaría volverla a ver sin duda

  • @Smudgie
    @Smudgie 10 років тому +4

    Just seeing Lee on stage makes me happy.

  • @gnryushi
    @gnryushi 10 років тому +3

    This is freakin' AMAZING!

  • @mariodanielabatedaga2915
    @mariodanielabatedaga2915 5 років тому +5

    ESPECTACULAR!

  • @skithewhitestuff
    @skithewhitestuff Рік тому

    I love what Greg brings to this classic

  • @semistox
    @semistox 2 роки тому +1

    Best live performance of all!

  • @king-manu2758
    @king-manu2758 10 років тому +3

    Goosebumps.

  • @oswaldosaldana109
    @oswaldosaldana109 6 років тому +4

    el mejor clásico de la historia

  • @nivaldosilva8099
    @nivaldosilva8099 Рік тому +1

    The best!!!

  • @brendanobrien5328
    @brendanobrien5328 8 років тому +1

    It's just pure class..

  • @A19316
    @A19316 10 років тому +3

    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

  • @fabioboarro4482
    @fabioboarro4482 2 роки тому +9

    O agudo que o cara dá no minuto 3:52 é sensacional.😳😳😳

  • @michaeljagger7673
    @michaeljagger7673 9 років тому

    ToTo have always picked the finest musicians on the planet.

  • @A19316
    @A19316 10 років тому +16


    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. .

  • @greivingomez6211
    @greivingomez6211 4 роки тому +3

    Por siempre Toto.. Vivan los ochentas descomunales

  • @evaa123evaa
    @evaa123evaa 10 років тому +63

    Favorite part: 0:00 - 6:17

    • @mercuryrising3188
      @mercuryrising3188 3 роки тому +1

      😘

    • @SIZERRULE
      @SIZERRULE 3 роки тому +1

      Mine too 🙌🙌🙌

    • @Dynamo69420
      @Dynamo69420 2 роки тому +1

      @@kathycandia2203 seriously ?

    • @Dynamo69420
      @Dynamo69420 2 роки тому

      @@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.

    • @kathycandia2203
      @kathycandia2203 2 роки тому +1

      @@Dynamo69420 Must be a millennial with no clue 🤣

  • @MKencounters
    @MKencounters 11 років тому +1

    Best version ever made! Amazing!

  • @CamronWallaceTV
    @CamronWallaceTV 9 років тому +2

    It amazes me how well they sound even after so long