Toto has had 3 brilliant and one far less brilliant and slightly odd 4th. The 3 winners all had a very specific style and added values. On top of that, the other band members added a many wonderful singing performance too into the cooking pot. What a wealth of talent. Still looking for live recordings with Fergie with a much better quality than the bootlegs here on UA-cam.
@@RetroscoopI’m familiar with Kimball, Frederickson, and Williams, but I just now learned about that “weird” 4th one you mentioned. Jean-Michel Byron, wasn’t it?
Isolation is still one of my all-time favorite albums. I got the album when it came out in 1984, and I still listen to it all the time. Toto is definitely one of my all-time favorite bands. I still mourn the death of Jeff (even though it has been 21 years since he died) and I am sad that Mike is afflicted with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). :(
Joseph Williams is my fave..... but Fergie Frederiksen was the best singer they had! Such a clear voice with true power in every range. "Isolation" is definitely Toto's best album as well. Very consistant in quality, with no bad tracks in my opinion 🙌
@@mccartney2 I like So Fired Up, but I don’t think it beats Isolation. At least for me. I don’t find myself listening to that one compared to Isolation.
Mr. Frederiksen reached very high voice ranges during the songs on the Isolation album. The majestic vocal intensity of him. The power to raise the voice register makes him a brilliant singer.
I’ll tell ya, this is one of my favorite Toto albums. Wish there was more footage of this tour available. And wish they did more work with Ferg. Miss all of the dudes that are no longer here.
Fergie Frederiksen to super głos w grupie Toto ,mam tą płytę CD ,, Isolation,, , ale też mam jeszcze na VHS , teledysk Toto z tej płyty . Poprostu majstersztyk muzyki rockowej z kolejnym wokalistą z którym muzycy Toto nagrywali kolejne płyty studyjne.
Endless was originally supposed to be a single, but the record company thought Stranger In Town would be a better single. If Endless or Change Of Heart got released as singles, then there probably would of been videos for those songs.
I would like to read more about why they let Ferige go...I read that he "didn't perform well in the studio". I think Fergie has the typical AOR rock voice of the 80s (like Survivor and Journey)...Kimball's voice is a bit more one-of-a-kind in my opinion. BUT my absolute favorite is Joseph Williams! Just bought the Seventh One album and it ROCKS!
One of the reasons was that he didn’t play well in the studio with the band. But, he also had big issues with stage fright In the studio and live. I read a comment from a guy that said that he used to get so scared that his skin would break out into a rash.
Oh my goodness that it sounds good! Listen up that sweet drum work of dearly missed Jeff and how energetic and effectively and melodic that total stagework is! I wish so much I'd see more from this tour! :)
Agreed. Fergie was the only front man Toto ever had that looked and sounded like a rock and roll front man. Lukather tries but just doesn't presence or the tenor range. Saw Toto live with Fergie back in 1985, great show.
The biggest reason that fergie dropped out was that he had some kind of muscle sickness, Parkinson or something like that. But I have also read that he didn't perform well in the studio..Strange cause I think he's sounding real good live!!
Wow! Now, THIS is rare! Thanks a lot for sharing. Also, thanks for sharing the 1 minute clip of carmen live. Now I can say I've seen a clip from the Isolation tour! :p
Toto should be in the RRHoF, if not for their music, for their mullets.... They should make an interactive display of their hair from this period and have the audience push a button to guess the right band member.
I love this video, they are all so happy, even Fergie looks like he´s enjoying himself. It is a total mystery to me ho hear the they had such huge problems with Fergie but the end result is just staggering, best toto album ever? So hard, so beautifully arranged and such a delicate voice of Fergie, even though he lacks some of the passion of Bobby and Joseph
Jeezes three ghosts by now in this clip, how fast time goes... Singer has a Kajagoogoo hairdo, and urkkk guitarist with earrings... Those crazy 1980's... Fortunately the music was far better than the dress code of the members...
@StarBar Hippo Amen to that. The best non related in rock music at least would be Rush I think, Toto second, I haven't decided yet who came third, what about Deep Purple ?
Why oh why did'nt they do one more album with Fergie! I'm so sure they would have made it bigger with him, His voice has more of a rock sound to it, plus he had more of a stage presence then poor Bobby did( and I'm a huge Kimball fan!) Ferg used to do backflips and other cool stuff on stage.
Problems performing in the studio and stage fright were two off the reasons why he was dropped. But, if you listen to Could This Be Love, you can hear him on background vocals.
Hey Woschtfett1968, I did not know that about Ferg, I thought Bobby & Joe had the hots for the " WhiteSister " stuff! I remember Luke saying Bobby got that bad he was like a kid in a candy store, It's amazing Bobby's voice was still in top form, Not like Joe's!
@kanemura93 Fergie had big problems with his voice. Luke said (don't know where I found it) that Fergie's voice was good just few times! And Isolation is Toto's hardest album to record it, because that problem of Fergie's voice!
Fergie was my favorite Toto frontman
Mr. Frederiksen's voice was just so CLEAR!!!!! R.I.P.!!!!
Mike looks so good with the beard! :) I love Toto, they're the best musician ever!!
Isolation is such a good album. Some of Toto's best work imo.
There’s not a bad track on that album, and that’s one of the reasons why it’s my favorite Toto album.
Mike's bass is so clear here. Perfect playing and sound. Studio perfection even in a sound check.
I miss working with you Fergie. So glad we had the times we had and interactions with your family. RIP my friend.
fergie's voice was the perfect vehicle for toto's enduring melodicism, no matter the critical disfavor.
Toto has had 3 brilliant and one far less brilliant and slightly odd 4th. The 3 winners all had a very specific style and added values. On top of that, the other band members added a many wonderful singing performance too into the cooking pot. What a wealth of talent. Still looking for live recordings with Fergie with a much better quality than the bootlegs here on UA-cam.
@@RetroscoopI’m familiar with Kimball, Frederickson, and Williams, but I just now learned about that “weird” 4th one you mentioned. Jean-Michel Byron, wasn’t it?
@@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820yep that didn’t go very well
‘Carmen’ is one of my all time favorite Toto tunes. ‘Isolation’ is a true a masterpiece.
Being a professional acoustic drummer for many moons Toto will always be my favorite band.
Isolation is still one of my all-time favorite albums. I got the album when it came out in 1984, and I still listen to it all the time. Toto is definitely one of my all-time favorite bands. I still mourn the death of Jeff (even though it has been 21 years since he died) and I am sad that Mike is afflicted with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). :(
His spirit and the incredible groove is still alive.
The groove that never dies. We love you, always!
Joseph Williams is my fave..... but Fergie Frederiksen was the best singer they had! Such a clear voice with true power in every range. "Isolation" is definitely Toto's best album as well. Very consistant in quality, with no bad tracks in my opinion 🙌
I agree, and yeah, I don’t think there’s any bad tracks on the Isolation album, that’s why it’s my favorite Toto album as well.
@@nickavenoso7851 yeah..their best singer and best album..LeRouxs So Fired Up beats it though
@@mccartney2 I like So Fired Up, but I don’t think it beats Isolation. At least for me. I don’t find myself listening to that one compared to Isolation.
Mr. Frederiksen reached very high voice ranges during the songs on the Isolation album. The majestic vocal intensity of him. The power to raise the voice register makes him a brilliant singer.
A true “band’s BAND”!
Great to see Jeff Porcaro on stage. 👍🙏
Probably my favorite TOTO album and Fergie was my favorite singer...This album was a big inspiration for me and not a bad track on the album
Agree, there’s not a bad track on the album.
I’ll tell ya, this is one of my favorite Toto albums. Wish there was more footage of this tour available.
And wish they did more work with Ferg. Miss all of the dudes that are no longer here.
I don't want these guys to get old or even die! fuck time flies!
Wow, great footage from the Isolation era!
So many great guys gone too soon... Jeff and now Fergie. And Mike battling ALS. But these guys have achieved a lot.
Kristian Nikander and he's gone now
Why can't the f''''ng time just stand still.. Please,,, R.I.P.
R.I.P. Fergie. From Sweden...
Joe will always be my favorite but Fergie was the best vocalist the band ever had!
Ok but dont forget to Steve Lukather as a great toto singer
@@andreaboys No he's not . He's not lead vocalist level IMO.
Fergie is the best!
Work of Art is a fantastic album, go and et it every body
My favourite Toto album and Toto singer.
Mine too.
@@danvelgtr lol
Gone too soon Jeff, Mike and Fergie.
RIP Mikey!!!
Fergie Frederiksen to super głos w grupie Toto ,mam tą płytę CD ,, Isolation,, , ale też mam jeszcze na VHS , teledysk Toto z tej płyty . Poprostu majstersztyk muzyki rockowej z kolejnym wokalistą z którym muzycy Toto nagrywali kolejne płyty studyjne.
My, that was a big smile from Lukather at 1:50
I SO wish that there was a video for Endless and Change of Heart.
Endless was originally supposed to be a single, but the record company thought Stranger In Town would be a better single. If Endless or Change Of Heart got released as singles, then there probably would of been videos for those songs.
Fergie!! AOR legend! Rest In Peace🙏🏻
greaaaattt!!! what a archive!
Funny seeing Luke's hair so tame.
Fergie was the best!👊
Fergie🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Such an awesome voice. To bad he passed away.
So enjoy a young Lenny Castro!!
I would like to read more about why they let Ferige go...I read that he "didn't perform well in the studio". I think Fergie has the typical AOR rock voice of the 80s (like Survivor and Journey)...Kimball's voice is a bit more one-of-a-kind in my opinion. BUT my absolute favorite is Joseph Williams! Just bought the Seventh One album and it ROCKS!
Big mistake to let Fergie go..he's TOTO the best lead vocal
One of the reasons was that he didn’t play well in the studio with the band. But, he also had big issues with stage fright In the studio and live. I read a comment from a guy that said that he used to get so scared that his skin would break out into a rash.
WOW!!! RAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
THANX SO MUCH!!!!
OH! Nippon Budokan!!!
Mike Porcaro :) Mr Goatee right here
GOD Bless You 🎸🎸🎸
These were the days!
Oh my goodness that it sounds good! Listen up that sweet drum work of dearly missed Jeff and how energetic and effectively and melodic that total stagework is! I wish so much I'd see more from this tour! :)
Agreed. Fergie was the only front man Toto ever had that looked and sounded like a rock and roll front man. Lukather tries but just doesn't presence or the tenor range. Saw Toto live with Fergie back in 1985, great show.
can you tell us more?
The biggest reason that fergie dropped out was that he had some kind of muscle sickness, Parkinson or something like that. But I have also read that he didn't perform well in the studio..Strange cause I think he's sounding real good live!!
how do you know that ?
How do you know about this whole Muscle Sickness thing? Did you read it somewhere?
if you like TOTO try this magnificent new band : WORK of ART their cd is WORK of ART and ,trust me,it is really a masterpiece!!!!
please releaase CD or DVD of this show!!
Wow! Now, THIS is rare! Thanks a lot for sharing. Also, thanks for sharing the 1 minute clip of carmen live. Now I can say I've seen a clip from the Isolation tour! :p
sure is (with a nice little Goatie)
interesting time for toto... still diggable! carmen sounds killer cus of jeffs feel. and Lenny Castro is the man!
Best band around in the 80's
Baddest Toto time ever they all were totally on cocaine and there music was like i hope i can seell millions of cd`s no Quality at all
Toto should be in the RRHoF, if not for their music, for their mullets.... They should make an interactive display of their hair from this period and have the audience push a button to guess the right band member.
I love this video, they are all so happy, even Fergie looks like he´s enjoying himself. It is a total mystery to me ho hear the they had such huge problems with Fergie but the end result is just staggering, best toto album ever? So hard, so beautifully arranged and such a delicate voice of Fergie, even though he lacks some of the passion of Bobby and Joseph
Wonder if Luke still has those sweet purple boots-- RIP Toto!
RIP Toto?
Guitar Center used the intro to Carmen on radio ads in the 80's It got my attention being a HUGE Toto fan!!!
I wish Bobby Kimball was here, but he was not in this era until XX era.
Apparently the guy was off key in studio , very difficult to work with.
0:09 Isolation
absolutely YES :-)
Jeezes three ghosts by now in this clip, how fast time goes... Singer has a Kajagoogoo hairdo, and urkkk guitarist with earrings... Those crazy 1980's... Fortunately the music was far better than the dress code of the members...
@StarBar Hippo Amen to that. The best non related in rock music at least would be Rush I think, Toto second, I haven't decided yet who came third, what about Deep Purple ?
nice Carmen at 0:30
One of my favorites off the Isolation album.
Que joya!!!
Why did they get rid of Fergie? Shameful, man.
They had a very difficult time in the studio for one.
He had a very difficult time playing with the band in the studio and he had issues with stage fright.
Due minuti e dodici di brividi lungo la schiena, e non passano.
Why oh why did'nt they do one more album with Fergie! I'm so sure they would have made it bigger with him, His voice has more of a rock sound to it, plus he had more of a stage presence then poor Bobby did( and I'm a huge Kimball fan!)
Ferg used to do backflips and other cool stuff on stage.
as what ?
Problems performing in the studio and stage fright were two off the reasons why he was dropped. But, if you listen to Could This Be Love, you can hear him on background vocals.
is that Mikey playing bass???
who's the guy playing the congas? is he the same guy who play with them on their first albums?
yep, Lenny Castro
@kulotzk : Scott Page
me too :-)
And thhhhhhhhhhhe end
Hey Woschtfett1968, I did not know that about Ferg, I thought Bobby & Joe had the hots for the " WhiteSister " stuff! I remember Luke saying Bobby got that bad he was like a kid in a candy store, It's amazing Bobby's voice was still in top form, Not like Joe's!
Are you hanging out all night?
Mike with the beard 0_o
@kanemura93 Fergie had big problems with his voice. Luke said (don't know where I found it) that Fergie's voice was good just few times! And Isolation is Toto's hardest album to record it, because that problem of Fergie's voice!
how do you know that ?
@markmende Yes, that is Mikey.
is their performance of africa available on tape.
i mean the africa of this show?
Wow, Mike should never grow a beard again.