Toto - Africa (Live in Paris 2007)

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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 long forgotten words or ancient melodies
he turned to me as if to say
'Hurry, boy, it's waiting there for you'

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

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 inside
frightened of this thing that I've become

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

'Hurry, boy, she's waiting there for you'

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 (I bless the rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa (I bless the rain)
I bless the rains down in Africa (Ooh, it's gonna take the time)
gonna take some time to do the things we never had

[Bjonem]

this is one of the best outros ever, see them stop playing, 1 by 1, to appreciate their role and how well they work together... chills every time.

[cuetop]

Greg Phillinganes rocks the keyboard and vocals. A big fan of Greg. He has toured with notable artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Toto, served as musical director for Michael Jackson, and has released two solo studio albums.

[davidovsepyan]

This live is so perfect, that I'm coming back here to listen it just one more time.

[johnnyfin]

Even though Toto has different players every concert they still manage to be the best band live ever.

[mikemagnum]

One of the best live performances of this wonderful song. Leland Sklar is killing it!

[davidangulo]

I was about to skip the video but when I saw Bobby, man I was in shock… absolutely amazing

[ChipsNCellos]

The best live version of this classic. :)

[vincenzonovara]

THE SINGER OF THIS VERSION IS THE MICHAEL JACKSON'S MUSIC DIRECTOR :)

[clebermarinoofc]

Best band line-up ever, none compare to this one! Incredible!

[haluz]

The last chorus is just perfect. I absolutely love this version. 3:25 instant goosebumbs

[RagingTortoise]

Leland bloody Sklar <3 <3 <3
the guy is amazing.

[abrahamraj]

I just can't stop my tears. Best song ever.

[NicklasNylander]

this set up was insane, what an absolute dream team.

[liquidsnakeblue]

You have to wonder if these people realized they were present for the best performance of this song ever.

[Edinhoh]

Wow.. 2019 listening this amazing song

[jaytc]

Greg Phillinganes (keyboards) and Lee Sklar (bass). Both very cool guys, down to earth, and they've both played with EVERYbody in the business. So it's no wonder that Luke snagged 'em.

[trishablackmon]

Trying to look at toto Africa. I remember my first husband and I was station in Germany at that time.

[smartmonkey]

i think this is the lively version of africa... love the bald guy voice...

[jrjubach]

If future historians were able to have a look at JUST ONE video from our time, I would submit this one.

[karloscabezas]

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