BOBBY KIMBALL vs JOSEPH WILLIAMS (Toto)

A comparison of the two iconic lead singers of the legendary rock band Toto. Bobby Kimball and Joseph Williams both contributed their unique styles to Toto's success, and this video showcases their talents side by side. The compilation features live performances of some of Toto's biggest hits, such as "Hold The Line" and "Rosanna", with each singer taking on the lead vocals. The video highlights the differences in Kimball and Williams' singing styles, from Kimball's powerful and soulful delivery to Williams' smooth and polished vocals.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 PRIME (Hold The Line)
1:10 AGE 52 (Rosanna)
1:40 AGE 52 (White Sister)
2:52 AGE 60 (Hold The Line)
3:41 OUTRO

MEDIA IN THE VIDEO:
1980, Tokyo (Kimball)
1988, Firenze (Williams)

1999, Yokohama (Kimball)
2013, Poland (Williams)

2007, Paris (video) + 2008, Yokohama (audio) (Kimball)
2021, "With a Little Help from My Friends" (Williams)

Outro: Mike Porcaro – Brotherly Love (2002)

[rockmaker]

This should be re-titled "Bobby and Joseph". No "versus" here! Just two great vocalists, each in their own right!

[LisaPlain-ywlw]

There is no one who can compare to Bobby Kimball. His voice is unique and he hits the highest notes. Strong super voice. He will always be the best, and original . Wish him good health

[PEC]

Bobby is my favorite TOTO singer but he seems to have peaked earlier than Joe. Still both great singers at their peak. Joe 's voice has only gotten better over the years.

[shae]

I love how Joseph’s voice got better as he got older. Even nowadays his voice is still incredible!

[alexp]

Bobby was incredible in his prime. Unfortunately not all singers' voices can age as gracefully as Joe's, but he's only gotten better and better over time. When I saw them live in April, Joe's voice blew me away.

[robinkulbay]

That first clip of Joe singing Hold The Line in his “prime” was from the Seventh One tour, when his voice was completely gone, he basically lost it due to too much party and not taking care of his body. You wanna be fair? Listen to him singing on basically any Fahrenheit show, he was AMAZING. Live in Paris in particular.

[juanantoniogonzalezbain]

Bobby Kimball es mi favorito de siempre y por siempre de Toto, grande

[Providence..]

Bobby Kimball was and always will be the voice of Toto to me, however; I respect Joseph Williams and he is a fantastic vocalist. I think people need to cut Bobby some slack though, he's ten years older than the other guys and from what I've read, he has some degree of deafness and was diagnosed with dementia while Joseph was able to recover his voice pretty well after his issues. I wish Bobby got a happy ending, but his prime will always be untouchable and he helped Toto become the timeless band that they've become. I must give further credit to Joseph though as without him returning, Toto probably wouldn't still exist right now.

[sweetpapillon]

I adore Joseph. His voice is life. Clear and fresh, gritty and soulful.

[susanreschke]

No one will ever beat Bobby's singing. He has the talent, power and energy. He is and was the voice of Toto.

[MrLightingbird]

BOBBY KIMBALL has a unique voice and an ease on stage with deep experience in every song. unique.

[chebrneck]

Bobby Kimball will always be the voice of the TOTO hits

[mrcase]

I saw them live a few years ago before Covid. Joseph was an amazing performer. Not only was he great musically, but He absolutely understood the assignment as far as working to have a human connection with the audience and let people relive their youth. So good.

[simonandgarfunkelful]

Bobby laid a great foundation for Toto, love his vocals especially on 'Tale of a Man'. Joseph is perfect for continuing the legacy of Toto, his vocals are perfection on Live in Poland.

[mateusvolponi]

What a great video! Nice comparison, guys. I love both voices, but for me, Joseph sound better. Specially after all these years. For sure aged like wine

[philiprea]

This guy couldn`t hold a candle to Bobby when Bobby was in his prime

[laqueefasteinberg]

Bobby all the way!! I dont see how anyone can critique his voice bc he was always much older than the rest of the band. Lets see what joseph sounds like when hes 70 years old and lost his hearing

[sidemann]

The harmonies in Africa give me goosebumps every time. Just a great song.

[BamilGutierrez]

Respect for both, but Bobby will be always the best and the trademark of my favorite band and music influence in the whole World ToTo 🤘🎸🎶🎵🎶🎶

[jopo]

Bobby the best until he couldn’t anymore much love you were the Love You Bobby!!!!