Let's take a look at the Origin of the internet's favorite song Toto Africa. All the background music was composed for this video. / thehollyhobs
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@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Check out my new video for BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irB6iqlptM-bgJ8.html
@cristinatrevino77176 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs fc cn
@st.beatles72836 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs Watch this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q92hla-qrpm8eas.html
@protomanzero86475 жыл бұрын
Do one about Take On Me!
@earlyreed3575 жыл бұрын
I don't fcks wit Queen......but I like the rest of your vids.
@emmarose87606 жыл бұрын
Listening to Africa while in Africa is truly a religious experience trust me
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Woah that sounds awesome!
@nuhnuhnuhnuhnuh356 жыл бұрын
First time i heard it was while driving through a thunderstorm in botswana at sunset just as it was slowing and rainbows were coming out, best musical experience of my entire life!
@Alex-sr7xu6 жыл бұрын
I hope to do that one day
@mdiddy296 жыл бұрын
That is on my bucket list
@loganmacgyver26255 жыл бұрын
listening to atlantis is calling in atlantis is even better
@duaneredman6 жыл бұрын
I am in Africa right now because of work. This song is in my head every day- love it! Sometimes, though, I do not bless the rains only because it brings along with it a butt load of insects!
@zagfan445 жыл бұрын
duaneredman: I bless the bugs down in Africa...just doesn't have the same effect, does it?
@2BArchives6 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Kilimanjaro, Olympus, and the Serengeti.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I bless all of their rains.
@5roundsrapid2636 жыл бұрын
Olympus is in Greece. However, the song is Aeolian mode, which is a Greek scale.
@Tmanaz4806 жыл бұрын
You mean Serenge-TEE
@annetteunsworthqhht5 жыл бұрын
Olympus? You mean nimbus (it's a type of cloud)
@zagfan445 жыл бұрын
+Annette Unsworth: I much prefer lenticular clouds...
@michaelparylak56494 жыл бұрын
This is one of those songs just something about it. You can't necessarily put your finger on what "it" is.I've loved it since I was a little little kid. It always went hand-in-hand with my own fantasies of saving the world.
@av8rjacq4866 жыл бұрын
Africa is the only song I purchased when I was stationed overseas. Somehow I didn't feel so far away from home when I listened to it. Best song for me.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
You were military? Where were you stationed?
@av8rjacq4866 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs Kunsan air base South Korea. 1983 to 1984. Assigned to the 8th supply squadron of the 8 tactical fighter wing
@jamesmanky73146 жыл бұрын
av8r jacq. I was in USAF also and this song always reminds me of those days. Especially around 81-82 while stationed at Grand Forks, N. Dakota. In '83 was at Taegu AB. Former SP.
@av8rjacq4866 жыл бұрын
James Manky thank you my fellow airmen for your service..
@Thee_Sandwichh1015 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe they named a continent after a song
@Danielle216trans5 жыл бұрын
Repost
@_nahnahnah92075 жыл бұрын
jdot_11 unoriginal comment and stop taking somebody's *original* comment.
@UnknownUser-fj1cg5 жыл бұрын
yeet
@beano40605 жыл бұрын
Stolen!
@scrapinpennies43655 жыл бұрын
Who cares if he stole a comment. If he stole those words, whatever I just typed was stolen by you at some point. What I mean is you have most likely said every word in this paragraph at least once in your life, I can garentee that 🙂
@RangerHunter12346 жыл бұрын
How perfect that you posted this video days before Weezer's cover of the song broke the internet.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
What incredible luck huh!? It's definitely doing well because of that cover.
@RangerHunter12346 жыл бұрын
That was a great video! Hope to see more from you soon! If you haven't done it already can you do It's My Life, Livin' on a Prayer, or Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi?
@WWJimbo6 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs The only reason I got this video recommended to me is because I’m a huge fan of weezer.
@wclark31966 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're getting the views, but that cover is dull. Just a watered down version of the original. Brings nothing new to it. Now this cover brings something new to it. It really shows what a great song it is. If a song still sounds great when it does in a completely different style from the original, then it's a great song. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g65pedx92Myoqqs.html
@jcig15016 жыл бұрын
W Clark is sooo right! What an incredible epic cover of Africa.
@ChickyParm19724 жыл бұрын
This song is pure magic.
@dancraver38156 жыл бұрын
I believe the best songs come to us in the most irregular ways
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, and sometime you have to fight for your art to be appreciated.
@bettie88745 жыл бұрын
Dan Craver absolutely ! I’m homesick now😏
@tonylancer73676 жыл бұрын
As a Toto fan, I myself sometimes get confused as to how popular this song is. It's one of the most covered songs on KZfaq, popular in memes and in popular culture, it amazes how this song impacts a lot of people. *AND* most people know "that band (Toto)" because of the song "Africa" and not the (in my opinion) the brighter, much "better" song Rosanna. But anyway, Africa is a great song. Thanks for the explanation to a song that is always sung, analyzed, meme'd, covered, remixed and has countless breakdown videos. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@pieterjansenvanrensburg50106 жыл бұрын
Tony Lancer The sound and vibe of this song is directly connected to the vibe and scenery in Africa that’s why so many people relate to it!
@leenaherr57336 жыл бұрын
I love Rosanna too lol but both are amazing!!
@whalesong9996 жыл бұрын
It did break the mold, more mysterious and transformative than the more conventional love song narrative like perhaps Rosanna is. 'Africa' draws one in with a larger scope than just the self, a bigger and more awesome picture than most songs in the genre. It drew me in when originally broadcast back in the early '80s, just something bigger and more awesome about it.
@nessnake1236 жыл бұрын
Im still shocked how this song has 354 million views and Justin Bieber's Sorry has 2,945 mill views
@Birdy8906 жыл бұрын
Hold the line has always been my fav, Africa a close second
@ronaldo1010004 жыл бұрын
Dude you nailed this mini biography
@Nilaxstudios6 жыл бұрын
I love Africa and Toto! They have changed my taste in music. I’m going to their concert in August!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Now I'm jealous!
@kamea40236 жыл бұрын
Omg! Where?
@mgal62345 жыл бұрын
I am going TONIGHT in Melbourne Florida...woot!
@SweetThing5 жыл бұрын
@@mgal6234 - I went to see them in August and am going again this weekend in Augusta, GA. :)
@asssagar3 жыл бұрын
This is the best made video describing a song that I have ever seen. Great narration full of feelings and not draggy at all. Please keep them coming
@mr.delicious57386 жыл бұрын
A beautiful story for a beautiful song.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Such a pleasure to be able to tell it.
@lizaC00016 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this song by Toto, one of the best bands ever! I love Africa and feel so privileged to live here, even with its problems, it is beautiful.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I would love to visit Africa one day!, Sounds like a dream.
@joseramonperez57563 жыл бұрын
I love it,too
@rossheisler27034 жыл бұрын
Toto's Africa is probably the best rock song ever recorded and the many, many versions recorded by others are just as amazing. A vision turns a song into an instant classic.
@stan48156 жыл бұрын
I always get weirdly emotional by the end of each of your videos. They’re really moving and get me thinking. I seriously appreciate all the work you put into these videos and I can’t wait to see more!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you.
@Miguel_2.O6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I stumbled across your channel after watching videos related to the Toto/Africa being covered by Weezer story. I'm an editor in television for over 20 years, I just wanted to compliment you on your excellent work. You are very talented. Keep it up, don't give up on it. You are a great story teller! Subscribed. 👍
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow thank you so very much for that. I can't tell you how much that means to me. I wont give up.
@scottscottsdale78684 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful story. I used to think this song was cheesy but since I married a woman from Africa I love it.
@robertchutonogbanua25645 жыл бұрын
Who knew that David would come up with one of the greatest songs of the 1980s? It's right up there with 1980s hits like "Don't Stop Believin'", "Livin' on a Prayer", and "Billie Jean".
@angelicamartinezr.89656 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a good video. It's great to know the background of such a fantastic song by this unique and super talented band. It's a beautiful story, by the way. Thanks.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you!
@peter122466 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, I remember hearing this back in 1982 on the radio. Amazing song, on my phone’s playlist ❤️ #80sforever
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome.
@paulie1vivaaxl5 жыл бұрын
Bobby’s outro On Africa is one of the greatest ever recorded,so whatever Luke has said over the years I’m guessing has a lot to do with the fact that they would never have got anywhere without Bobby and it’s no coincidence that even Paich admitted that people returned the fifth album after discovering Bobby was gone. It’s one of the best songs ever,but Bobby’s outtro is on another level.
@gregorywheless30646 жыл бұрын
Supervised a bar with a DJ in Raleigh , NC in 1983 . A female high school friend just returned from Africa after leaving her fiancee. I'll always remember getting our DJ playing this song for her .
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
That's a neat story!
@Dufoth6 жыл бұрын
I thought it was just me that loved Toto's africa so much.
@madsolider43906 жыл бұрын
Dufoth you’re lying
@pistachiosandpopcorn71464 жыл бұрын
I did too well me and my sister until youtube..I guess I heard a "youngin" back in 2011 on here say "Have you ever heard Africa? That's a cool song" and then I just kept hearing about it after that on here. 80s were good period and I'm not sure what grabs people so much about Africa and I've always loved it but there are a lot of 80s songs that do it for me. I couldn't even begin to name them.
@andreww97264 жыл бұрын
same
@timotheusn.h.nakashona10014 жыл бұрын
I being from Africa all I can say is say thanks to David Paige.
@codyrepp31002 жыл бұрын
My favorite song hands down it hits home as a mid 30’s adult… lost love, adventure….. awesome harmony.. 10/10 touches the heart every time
@clayghostfan6 жыл бұрын
damn the Beatles wrote Africa too... truly ahead of their time
@stan48156 жыл бұрын
Canaan Meister hit after hit as the Beatles even after their break up. We love a talented band 💕
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I really like this comment haha
@nessnake1236 жыл бұрын
>:(
@utopictech64256 жыл бұрын
The Beatles are so overrated, their songs are complete music trash!
@chae_shoko6 жыл бұрын
UtopicTech People love the Beatles for their accesible, catchy songs and their more happy feeling. The 60s was filled with worry due to the Cold War. The music of the Beatles and the likes was a bit of an escape.
@stephamiel88366 жыл бұрын
Furthermore, during Africa's studio recording ,Steve Porcaro (The other keyboard player of the band) wrote the song Human Nature for Michael Jackson ;)
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Nice piece of information, Thank you!
@robertspicer37165 жыл бұрын
he was the drummer not the keyboard player.
@feynevan5 жыл бұрын
Robert Spicer No, Jeff Porcaro was the drummer.
@douglasmcewan25504 жыл бұрын
@@robertspicer3716 no, he is the other keyboard player as correctly stated. Toto were the studio band who played mostly all the music for the album Thriller. The band or a member of the played on so many records for so many artists Its said that 95% of the world's population has heard a performance by at least one of them. They composed and played the soundtrack to Dune and Steve Lukather is widely recognised as the world's greatest guitarist by those in the business. He and the band also co-wrote songs for Alice Cooper, The Eagles, George Benson to name a few. He played the guitar solo to Running In The Night by Lionel Ritchie as well as most of the other songs on that album. Steve also plays drums, bass and piano The above info is only around 2% of what the band has achieved. It makes for amazing reading.
@robertspicer37164 жыл бұрын
Jeff Porcaro was the drummer you don't know what you're talking about. look it up
@syburr34036 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! One of my favorite bands. Saw them last year. Saw them 15 years ago! Amazing band! Cheers!
@snicoledaniels56916 жыл бұрын
Simple, back woods Virginia girl, here. In 2001, I was "blessed" to travel to South Africa and honestly, had Toto's song stuck in my head for a month. (And I was in love with this song in 82) but let's face it, by high school (85-89) we were sick to death of it. THANK YOU WEEZER, for renewing it in a different light for me. AWESOME, AWESOME cover!!! ~~ I'm in love again, and get to relive my Namibian memories..... thanks for the backstory.
@larrystarstruck6 жыл бұрын
I had this album and loved all the songs on it.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
What were some of your other favorites?
@fivestring65ify6 жыл бұрын
Larry Starstruck I have this album. It's by far my favorite by the band, and arguably the best. My favorite tune is Rosanna but I love all of them.
@TrippyKitty086 жыл бұрын
This warmed my heart
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad!
@tori2dles6 жыл бұрын
I end up with tears every time I watch HollyHobs videos. Love the history, the inspiration and the personal links you provide. Well done.
@snezanajovovoc53876 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for sharing, I love Toto!!
@johnlemon38096 жыл бұрын
Oh my god the opening is beautiful!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It took me too long to make haha
@destzero65086 жыл бұрын
beautiful video for a beautiful song. thank you so much for doing this!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Nick.
@ZuccaEZagara5 жыл бұрын
David Frank Paich is a true artist who finds inspiration even in the smallest treasure he comes across - and always creates something GREAT which wavers fake pride, and rewrites mindsets. I was so enchanted what a sweet and witty man he is when last year, I first saw Toto live. My friend standing beside me, said "let's accept him as our Grandad!".
@eddieorfield2 ай бұрын
I am 49. I have loved so many generations of music. This song is my hands down favorite.
@shay.smith42296 жыл бұрын
Every new video you make me love this channel even more
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Every nice comment make me love you guys more!
@MrGreif6 жыл бұрын
I went to a Ringo concert in November and they played this song. Great show
@deemaalmulla39076 жыл бұрын
Mr. Greif Steve Lukather plays in his all star band they also play Rosanna by Toto
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to have seen that.
@ianandy12346 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs me too but without Ringo! Peace and love, peace and love
@nofrop5 жыл бұрын
I picked my a ss while reading ur post
@jbweaver42035 жыл бұрын
The rains are amazing in Africa. Even enya has a song about that. I was lucky as hell to be posted in a village in Niger, west Africa in the Sahel just under Sahara during my peace corps service. In the village where I was posted there were food and water security issues - very deep well, rain-dependent subsistence millet farmers. When the rain finally came it was amazing - truly amazing. For weeks prior you would see and hear distant storms in the evening - everyone hoping our village will get the rains next. Timing of planting is of crucial importance too as you probably assume since it is rain dependent. Song is good, not really about real Africa experience, but adds to the western mythology of the place. Though slightly colonial, was instrumental in getting me there to learn the difference between sustainable development and foreign aid.
@Koggelxander5 жыл бұрын
I live in South Africa and listening to this song makes me appreciate the beauty of Africa,I just wish some of the people could be this beautiful in their hearts aswell....
@jasontheredfox6 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as usual HollyHobs!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thanks FOX!
@RaunakShikhar6 жыл бұрын
Love this song!!! Thanks for the story behind it! :)
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@LaynoProd Жыл бұрын
as a kid born in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California in 1997 and raised by two filipino immigrant parents who constantly played 80s music in the house, this is one of my favorite 80s songs of all-time and my favorite karaoke song, the instruments and vocals and beautiful songwriting are unmatched and this video of how it came about was very inspirational and makes me want to keep trusting God in the music creation process, thank you HollyHobs definitely subscribed! - with gratitude, LaynoProd
@jameslawrenceandrews6 жыл бұрын
This was entirely delightful. I love hearing these back stories, and the production is absolutely top notch.
@bilalahmed21236 жыл бұрын
I love this song ! It was one of the best songs, I fell in love with !
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I feel the very same way.
@kamea40236 жыл бұрын
Same here❤️
@OblivifrekTV6 жыл бұрын
phil colins - in the air tonight
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Du du du dududum I CAN FEEL IT! Good suggestion!
@skaterdave036 жыл бұрын
Yes and figure out why high school football teams (at least in Texas) use it as pre-game locker room song
@TheNosdivad4 жыл бұрын
Song writing most time is a spiritual thing
@douglasolsen12085 жыл бұрын
I've been in Africa on three trips from 2004 to 2014, for the US military and Children of the Nations, for a mere total time of six plus months and a variety of the countries there. This song resonates, for some reason. Thanks, Toto. Thanks, HollyHobs for this video.
@maximus50606 жыл бұрын
Do Bohemian Rhapsody... PLEASE!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I'm scared too attempt it but I have to
@scarlettepunk20876 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs will you do the fandango?
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
THUNDERBOLTS AND LIGHTNING!!!
@danmancan4276 жыл бұрын
Zac Hudson ME!
@perfectbeat6 жыл бұрын
I second this request!
@jackbelden38516 жыл бұрын
Best song of all time
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Best comment of all time.
@Beun0075 жыл бұрын
Actually, you're right!
@TheChadPad5 жыл бұрын
This is now my favorite song story lol this gave me chills. I've wondered where this song came from for a long time, and I just stumbled across your video. Glad I did! Thank you, and cheers!
@mikewallace12705 жыл бұрын
Damn this was a top quality video production. Thanks
@GisherJohn246 жыл бұрын
I think I'LL Be Over You should get as much credit as Africa and it barely made top 40.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Good song for sure.
@katemaloney42966 жыл бұрын
If memory serves correctly, there is a bit of a story behind that one since Luke was busy writing another song when this one popped into his head and he felt compelled to finish it. Very beautiful song and very underrated.
@GisherJohn246 жыл бұрын
i am praying to the Lord for a blu ray of all their music videos!
@Spankedchicken6 жыл бұрын
And I won’t hold you back
@davistalhone94826 жыл бұрын
As well as I Wont Hold You Back Now. Though I'll Be Over You does boast backup from my main man Michael McDonald and it's hard not to adore anything that guy's done. Ever.
@frandovian6 жыл бұрын
Where can i found this calming instrumental of Africa? anyone knows?
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I made it actually, would you be interested in a video with just the song?
@jasontheredfox6 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@TomcAt19016 жыл бұрын
Yes please :)
@samuelmount40066 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@criteriumgoat65256 жыл бұрын
Yes please!!!
@jamesferris45734 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to 60's rock. When the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan that night it changed my life, as it did so many others. I have always loved all kinds of music, however in the 80's with the punk rock, and techno. sound I tuned out. Africa by Toto was, what I thought the best song of that decade, as well as many others. Africa still has that fresh sound, and doesn't seem dated like some songs. There are a few songs that travel with us through life, and are always very relavent, and strong. Africa by Toto is one of those songs for me.
@williamfurner67475 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Had to check out more about this song and learn the inspiration. Thanks!
@PlanetAfterlife6 жыл бұрын
50% Insightful 50% Meme Nooiiice
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
You know I do love my memes.
@EthanDyTioco6 жыл бұрын
A God-given song :)
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
It feels that way!
@IDigAPony6 жыл бұрын
Love this
@claudioinostroza22866 жыл бұрын
Great Job with this song and history!! Growing up on the 80's, I didn't have a favorite song...there were too many, but this was one of the cool ones to listed to when just relaxing. I now have a bigger appreciation for this one, so thank you!!!!
@Beun0075 жыл бұрын
Timeless, never gets bored!
@MichaelSouhoka6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I wish if I can continue to sing or play this song in Heaven.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Not a bad wish at all.
@BenDover-xv5il6 жыл бұрын
Was hoping this was the day I'd see whats the new mary jane explained, still satisfied though, thank you
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
It's on my list for sure!
@jevinday5 жыл бұрын
That was such a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing that. It makes a lot of sense. I relate to the song a lot. It's one of my all time favorites. I've never seen any of your videos before, i will watch more for sure!
@ebenblom91925 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL. thank you. Song really means a lot to me, living in Africa, and born here. I am also blessed to reach the notes of this song and can sing it whole heartedly.
@phunkee90956 жыл бұрын
ironically it's the only song I know from Toto
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
You gotta check out more my dude!
@BonnieHalfElven6 жыл бұрын
Toto is one of my all-time favorite bands. I'm so glad to see a new generation discovering them!
@phunkee90956 жыл бұрын
+Bonnie Half-Elven im old school. i grew up around older so im gen X-ish.
@phunkee90956 жыл бұрын
+Bonnie Half-Elven i grew up hanging around older people, so I'm gen X-ish.
@raiderfanlb6 жыл бұрын
You should hear "Rosanna" and "Hold the Line" by Toto as well
@blazethebassman63356 жыл бұрын
I'm not crying, You're Crying.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I'm CRYING TOO!
@felicitysmoak37576 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why this was in my recommended but I’m glad it was.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I am glad you found it!
@ms.mjjones98476 жыл бұрын
I have not been able to get this song out of my head all summer. Sirius XM Plays it all the time on channel 70, as well as Georgie Porgie. I open the windows of the old Buick, and blast that song as loud as I can! The best thing is when other cars pull up next to me and they start singing it too! Who the heck does not like this song? IT IS TRULY ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OUT THERE, AND IT'S AGELESS AND TIMELESS!!!! I had to download a copy of Toto IV just so I can hear it whenever I want :)
@presidentoxford6 жыл бұрын
Don't know why this song / it's video has been so shit on. As if it should've been dissected intellectually & criticized for banal lyrics. That's total BS. The song gives a memorable vibe. It works. I love it.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
It's a great song with an epic feel. And it's amazing how so many people with different tastes enjoy it.
@aceofknaves62966 жыл бұрын
As someone who already knew the story behind this song, as someone who never liked this song, as someone who never liked this band, as someone who hated the video for this song and the endless number of times MTV would play it, and as someone who is not in the habit of coming to videos of songs that he doesn't like just tell others about how much he doesn'tt like them....I have to say good job Mr. Hobs. Only you could get me to watch something on this particular subject matter and only you could do it well enough that I'd actually end up liking it. (Your video about it, not the song...lol) BTW, long time no see. I hope you are well and it's doing things that you love that are keeping you away from us. Take care.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Ace, Thank you for that. I've been well!
@wea694206 жыл бұрын
The HollyHobs Gonna take a lot to take you away from us
@2Xboti6 жыл бұрын
If you want to know good Toto songs... Better World, kingdom of Desire, Pamela, falling in Between, Holy War
@ianandy12346 жыл бұрын
I hear what your saying and I know that I must do what's right As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
@genroynoisis69806 жыл бұрын
Hurry, dude, the fanboys are coming here for you...
@michaelinminn3 жыл бұрын
As an artist, I can totally relate to the vibe that created this song. Thanks Hollyhobs
@ddoublea99116 жыл бұрын
This is my first time watching one of your videos. Amazing, great quality, and you definitely need more subscribers
@Shammalamma6 жыл бұрын
I’ve loved it since the 80’s. Just saw TOTO a couple years ago. Still rocking ! Another great story song is Adious written by the great Jimmy Webb and performed by Linda Ronstadt .. check it out
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out for sure, Thank You!
@Penguinfur6 жыл бұрын
You should focus on The Beatles solo works as well. Stuff like Plastic Ono Band, All things Must Pass, Ram, etc. Would love to see that.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea at all. I'm on it!
@gavinsomerville76904 жыл бұрын
great video man! i like the message at the end
@jamiegeorge41715 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the ultra amazing back story on one of my all time favorite songs plus the video was respectful and really really good take care.
@RyuzakiParker9366 жыл бұрын
My fav toto song is georgy porgy.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Great song!
@SergioQuinn6 жыл бұрын
Same!!
@mahefaa6 жыл бұрын
One of my fav!
@ianandy12346 жыл бұрын
Good tune, live Segway version is good too
@danieldelacalle36966 жыл бұрын
Pamela its amazing too!
@0okamino6 жыл бұрын
That is a very interesting backstory. _Africa_ gets so much right in the composition, I don't see how it could be anything less than a hit. I must admit, though, for my money, you just can't beat _Hold The Line._ ;) (But that's 70s Toto, not 80s Toto)
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Hold the line is so epic, love that song.
@AscensionGuitar6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful video detailing the story of this song, it just popped up in my recommended but it was exactly what I needed right now. It inspired me deeply being an aspiring songwriter and musician myself and I hope I can have the faith that David Paich had to God Bless You!
@SydneyFabel5 жыл бұрын
You deserve more credit for the awesome background music in your videos!
@isaacmarwell54356 жыл бұрын
The song makes me think of the headwaters of the Nile, and therefore the source of Western civilization.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Interesting.
@SpaceCattttt6 жыл бұрын
So it's an evil song?
@gatrfbt6 жыл бұрын
Not exactly, but Isaac's comment hints of a sort of cultural colonialism. This is a lovely song with evocative lyrics,a very good song in its own right, but let's not turn it into an icon of Africa. Those icons can only come from the great African musical artists, of whom there are many. One example, Salif Keita's Africa. The lyrics are evocative, the music haunting. www.metrolyrics.com/africa-lyrics-salif-keita.html
@isaacmarwell54356 жыл бұрын
@@gatrfbt my comment is in regards to geographical facts and historical facts and the lyrics to a song written by Americans. I am not a colonist nor a colonialist nor an advocate of colonialism nor a colonizer of any kind and I reject your label and your dismissal. Address your victimhood fantasies elsewhere. Thanks for the artist recommendation, though.
@mrs.featherbottom59016 жыл бұрын
Just stopping by to check if your sore throat has healed yet. Sorry to hear it hasn't! Good luck
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for caring haha
@kungfew13965 жыл бұрын
When I saw this video on MTV as a kid it was like a beautiful, bizarre, fairy tale song.
@fernieboy61955 жыл бұрын
This is totally fascinating !!!! Specially because i love this song and this answers my questions about this song , so thank you 🙏
@AutistiCabron6 жыл бұрын
There’s still information missing about this songs composition. There’s so many more songs by Toto that are amazing.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
What do you like about the songs composition?
@AutistiCabron6 жыл бұрын
It was also co-written by the Drummer, Jeff Porcaro. The story behind his ideas on the song weren’t included in this and his contribution to the song is what also made the song as great as it is.
@AutistiCabron6 жыл бұрын
It was added to their 4th album last minute even after recording it. They tend to record songs without including them into their albums which isn’t always bad. It left them room to release songs later, as seen in their Xx album. But adding it last minute is also why it is their last track on Toto IV.
@deemaalmulla39076 жыл бұрын
HAAA if Steve thinks that Africa is bad I wonder what he was thinking when they made the music video for 99 😂
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Haha
@mahefaa6 жыл бұрын
At the time Steve didn't like it, but over time he came to like it :-)
@porcaro4ever6 жыл бұрын
Probably the same thing he was thinking when he and Jeff Porcaro did the video for Paul Mccartney's Silly Love Songs LOL!
@davidnissim5894 жыл бұрын
I think he didn’t like it initially but came to like it over time.
@lemekid5 жыл бұрын
A brilliant song indeed and played by one of the greatest band ever. Iconic!
@mattlombardi5411 ай бұрын
Africa is such a beautiful song and more importantly a beautiful continent. I hope to see it one day.
@mahefaa6 жыл бұрын
No words about Jeff Porcaro's collaboration? Because one of the best drummers in the world (not only according to me) is also credited as co-writer of this song ...
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I'll look into that, ThankYou!
@ericwilhelm29416 жыл бұрын
INteresting ?? I look into it ??? whoever made this video is a fraud . do you have Authorization from David Paich ?? Certainly not . You ZERO idea how this song was conceived Mr.Fraud
@adrianneweaver4576 жыл бұрын
Would you please do rocket man Elton john
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I love that song!
@SpaceCattttt6 жыл бұрын
I don't think Elton John is desperate enough to have sex with Kim jong-un...
@itsrainbow1234 жыл бұрын
About a year or so ago, I was at a school assembly and Weezer's cover of Africa came on. My chorus teacher turns to me and says "oh my uncle played bass for that band." After a little bit of research I discovered that her uncle was in fact the bass player for Toto, and played bass on Africa. It really is a small world after all.
@itsrainbow1234 жыл бұрын
Also I would like to add that as a bass player myself if I ever got to meet him I would probably fangirl to death lmao
@laurensvandewiele7886 жыл бұрын
I like this well put together video, very interesting. I also like the sound of your voice a lot, you've earned yourself a sub!
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
What a nice thing to say! Thank you and glad to have you!
@MenheraHours6 жыл бұрын
I need to know the deep lore of the song "Ocean Man" by Ween.
@frazzleface7536 жыл бұрын
Meh, it was just a bunch of abstract ideas that came together. No one was 'compelled' or 'inspired' or whatever bollocks. It's just a really great song that took on a life of its own. All the 'inspirational' stories were largely constructed AFTER the success. Hate to piss on the parade, but that's the way it is.
@JamesMaharajOfficial6 жыл бұрын
I like how you put that. It's awesome to hear different perspectives on any story. Thanks for that.
@svenssoncorps6 жыл бұрын
Frazzle Face Dude the video explained where the idea for the came from, even a bunch of abstract ideas don't come from nothing. I think David Paich was inspired to create the keyboard lines and program the synth patches like he did.
@frazzleface7536 жыл бұрын
svens - Often you'll find songwriters coming up with some grand vision for a song because they don't want to disappoint the fans by saying it doesn't really mean anything
@frazzleface7536 жыл бұрын
HollyHobs - cheers, sorry if my comment was a touch negative. I did enjoy your video and your take on the song.
@IDigAPony6 жыл бұрын
@@frazzleface753 Nice try troll...
@tommonk76516 жыл бұрын
I bought Toto 4 my senior year in college. My roommate and I loved side 1 so much that we played that side for a month constantly on the turntable without turning it over and hearing Africa. LOL Great tune!
@kiltedanais6 жыл бұрын
The song is more powerful than we realize and we take it for granted. As a kid I saw the video and thought of how nice it was he was in love with this woman from Africa. I thought it was bold and challenging and that's a good thing. However, growing up in the 80's in the southern states, I can tell you that quite a lot of people hated the song because the video suggested the white guy loved a black woman. They hated the idea of loving Africa or anyone from it I know people who were disgusted with the idea. There are still people all over this country who feel so hateful and mean and intolerant. But the song and the video suggest to love something, think of something, and someone who isn't what others expect you to or force you to. He loves Africa and the idea and beauty of it all even though he's never been. Why aren't we more like that? Why do people hate and fear things that are different or not like "they used to be" nonsense. He loves a beautiful woman and the world she comes from. He doesn't feel superior or better than her or Africa. He doesn't want to make the world like Northern California or America. He loves them the way they are. The woman and the Continent are one in the same, and nothing could ever keep him from her. He doesn't need you validation or agreement. This is about Love. Love does not judge or ridicule. Love hopes and prays for the best; to bless the things that make the world better. Love raises up others and empowers you to care for someone and something more than yourself.