Rosanna - TOTO | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION! 

Happy to be back digging into some Toto!! What’s the next thing we gotta hit from them?! Get ready for The Who on Friday!! 🙌🏻🔥

Just realized this song is a hell of a lot better than I remembered it.

They won a Grammy for best arrangement with this masterpiece.

Toto was the band behind Michael Jackson's Thriller Album, so it goes to show how amazing they are

The drummer was Jeff Porcaro and he was one of the greatest drummers EVER! He laid down the fattest grooves, his timing was impeccable, and his level of creativity was second to none! He passed away in the early 90s and as you can tell he's my personal favorite 😃

Some people dismiss this song as “pop” but the musicianship is off the charts. Look at the resumes of Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro

Drummer is Jeff Porcaro - a very talented drummer. Unfortunately died from an allergic reaction to insecticide whilst sorting his back garden, caused a massive heart attack around about 1992 or 1993. Was a tragic loss to music - like you noticed, his shuffle on Rosanna was lauded as one of the best shuffles of all time. Really enjoyed this vid lads. Love from Ireland as always x

Jeff Porcaro is the most sampled drummer of the 80's. His beats are everywhere. The players who would become Toto played with Boz Scaggs on his Silk Degrees album.

This was the first time I’ve listened to this song with headphones. Makes me feel like I’ve never heard it before.

Toto “Africa” , probably one of their most widely recognized. Last song on this album. They were surprised at the legendary status it achieved.

Before forming Toto, they helped out Boz Scaggs on his album Silk Degrees. You need to check out Lowdown and Lido Shuffle.

And this is one of the reasons why I adore Toto. Their musicianship is top notch and full of depth that you listen over and over to hear it again but also to hear everything.

Steve Lukather is a _BEAST_ !!! If you look him up, you'll see he's been in the sessions of a lot of amazing records. And all those records are amazing because of Steve's guitar work.

"Rosanna" won the Grammy in 1983 for Record of the Year, it was also nominated for Song of the Year. The song was written by David Paich, who has said that the song is based on numerous girls he had known. As a joke, the band members initially played along with the common assumption that the song was based on Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro at the time and coincidentally had the same name. Arquette herself played along with the joke, commenting in an interview that the song was about "my showing up at 4 a.m., bringing them juice and beer at their sessions." The drum pattern is known as a "half-time shuffle", and shows "definite jazz influence", featuring ghost notes and derived from the combination of the Purdie shuffle, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's shuffle on "Fool in the Rain", and the Bo Diddley beat. The Purdie shuffle can be prominently heard on Steely Dan's track "Home at Last" from Aja, which Jeff Porcaro cited as an influence. This song is regarded as Jeff Porcaro's "Rosanna Shuffle".

Guitarist is Steve lukather. He played on Michael Jackson’s thriller album, with other members of toto

This song actually won 3 well deserved Grammy Awards. Great song obviously and Toto is a severely underated band.

This song is music for musicians, nothing let behind, so much elements perfectly running together.

Many of the members of Toto played a lot on Steely Dan albums.

Toto were session men. Toto was the studio band for Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and Michael Jackson. Members also wrote and played in many other artist's songs. These are the professional guys, no kidding here.

no drum machines, no sequencing, no auto tune, no Pro Tools... Talent, Practice, Chops, Skill, PRoduction, Live recorning...dedication... MUSIC!

I've heard Rosanna a million times but never heard this full version. Those horns are definitely influenced by Chicago horns. Great great record! I'm glad you guys point out the difference between this timeless stuff and new music. There is no comparison.

Alex... you may never go back to listen to this song, but you will hear it often for the rest of your life. Good call and rationale on your rating. It's why your channel rises above most.... your ability, both of you, and willingness to actually think about what you heard, digest it, let the song stand alone for 15 minutes, and analyze it musically and emotionally. The lyric-check was a key addition to your videos (and I like that you don't read them to us).

I love the channel because it makes me listen to music that I tended to tune out due to over-familiarity with new ears. It reminds you what made it worth listening to in the first place. Thanks.

I sometimes feel kinda lame for listening to these songs as a 26yr old because all my peers are listening to complete different genres so I can't relate but you guys reaction make me feel like im in the right about my taste in music and everyone is missing out, thank you for that.

If you ever see them in Concert you will be BLOWN AWAY! They are Amazing❤

Congratulations guys - you just witnessed the best group of studio musicians of that era unleash & flex their musical muscle. The drummer Jeff Porcaro is a legend - the most recorded drummer perhaps in music history - has performed with everybody live/ studio for a reason - his style was the smoothest, yet so technical - but not overplaying - which made him the most sought after drummer on the pro circuit - he could play everything effortlessly & made the magic of the 70's through '92 happen - the entire group of Toto are just legends. The soundtrack of my generation - Thanks for appreciating this!

No one ever recommends "99" from their 2nd album. Too pop? I like it!

It’s amazing how 80s “pop rock” embarrasses the music of the last 20 years.

Horn arrangement was done by James Pankow, the trombonist for Chicago.

I didn't appreciate this song when it was popular, but have come to love it over the years due to the impeccable musicianship. 👍🔥🎹🎸😎

I once told my drum teacher that i thought this song was hard to play! He said "congrats, you're a better drummer than me! You think it's hard, i think it's impossible!!"

Glad to see you young guys are getting acquainted with some of the fabulous music we old geezers grew up with. TOTO are a group of superior musicians who came together and made the world a better place with their incredible music. This particular song is an absolute masterpiece. It is timeless, and I never get tired of hearing it.

My favorite Toto song of all time, and it's so underrated. Loved it from the moment it came out.

"Georgy Porgy" is another great song by Toto. So smooth.

Ten years After .. I'd love to change the world.. one of the best guitarists ever .. underrated .. this song is a classic .

Guys, I'm 49 and have heard all the songs you guys review a million times but this channel is so refreshing to hear a younger generations point of view on all of them. I love the breakdowns and making me see the songs in a different light. Keep on keepin on because your channel rocks!

For your next Toto song, check out “I’ll Supply The Love” you won’t be disappointed.

Jeff Pocaro was an absolutely AMAZING drummer. The legendary Steve Lukather is the guitarist. All the members of Toto are highly regarded musicians who have played on a ton of songs for a wide range of artists.

Many people feel this is a perfectly crafted song.

The look on Andy's face when the funky breakdown that ends the song began, priceless. Jeff Porcaro was one of the all-time greats. I always thought of Poco as a harder rocking Steely Dan.

It's actually about the beautiful actress Rosanna Arquette, who had a brief relationship with a band member right before this came out.. This is ridiculously well produced, and played.

Fleetwood Mac’s Hypnotized!!!!

A few more suggestions: .38 Special, Alan Parsons Project, Guess Who

i will say that the live, extended version is OUTRAGEOUSLY good! So much mammoth guitar work at the end by STEVE LUKATHER, pretty much in any compilation of twenty top guitarists. That fade out at the end was a spontaneous jam btw. Superb. This is the radio version. The drums were played by JEFF POCARO, a legendary session/studio player who died in his thirties in 1992. Keyboards Mike POCARO. Bass on the album was played by Steve POCARO. Yes, all brothers. This album won a Grammy for album of the year in 1983. LEELAND SKLAR, the legendary bassist, was brought in to take the place of Steve POCARO during a tour when Steve was diagnosed with ALS and had to leave the tour. Tragic. Lee has toured at least twice with Toto, I believe, and when he and Steve and Jeff got going together on a jam it was amazing. For those of you who are interested, and have 10 minutes, the following is a link to Lee Sklar on his channel talking about Jeff POCARO and his place in the tight community of session/touring musicians. The last three minutes is chit-chat but the first 10 is gold to those who are interested in the world of session musicians. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PfT9fqte6X0.html

Rosanna Arquette will forever have a great song literally written for her. Pretty cool

Steve Lukather and Joe Walsh rock solos on Don Henley's Dirty Laundry, another 80s classic.

I was a working musician for many years. When this song came out I was in a "Hotel" band - we would play a hotel bar for a few weeks, then do one night stands for a week while moving on to the next hotel. We were always, of course, having to learn new material to stay current with the charts. Every time a Toto song rose high up on the charts we would have the "Oh sh1t!" moment, especially me. As the keyboard player I would have to cover the horns, etc. as well as the keyboard parts. Toto songs always made me work my butt off, especially as, in addition to keyboard and production parts I would also have to sing BG vox. I had to work really hard, but it made me a better musician.

You guys need to do some Prince! He's an amazing musician!

April 8, 1982 Release date, I was 24. Thanks for sharing guys, getting caught up on some older videos - Awesome!

One of the most perfectly executed and produced pop songs in history.

The guitar player is Steve Lukather. You've heard him a million times, whether you know it or not. If you want some fun check out the "No Substitutions" album he did with Larry Carlton. (He did a lot of stuff with Steely Dan.) It's frightening how good those guys are.

Toto is such an underrated band. I usually don't see them mentioned when people rattle off the usual classic rock staples. But they really deserve to be in there. Really great musicians and song writers that knew how to write really tight songs that could be really poppy but were still really satisfying to listen to from a musicians standpoint as well.

The fact that Steve (guitar) and Jeff (drums) are on the entire Thriller album. They wrote the guitar, bass and drum parts for the songs. The amount of Albums Steve has been on is insane.

One of my favourites. Thanks for covering it. There are comments here saying it’s too soft for the channel. Some upset with Meatloaf being covered too.Well there are many of us who like both. There have been songs covered in the past that I really dislike but had their fans. I don’t tend to say that in comments criticizing the channel though. Because we will all take turns when it comes to liking or disliking all manner of songs that get reacted to. I like that you have variety. Thanks for that and a great reaction. Andy, this is a great song to listen to with your girlfriend!🙂🙂

I almost passed on this one, it was all over AM back in the almost always in the car with other people so to me all I remembered was the hook. I’d never heard it on headphones tho so I jumped in - so very glad I did - totally changed my opinion of it. Turns out, I get to learn something too... awesome well done! Rock on :-)

Their masterpiece is "Africa," IMO. Something inexpressibly sweet and moving in that song.

DAYUMM! That Jeff Pocarro, ripping those jazz/ rocks directing that delicious overproduced Pop rock wUndersauce!!

Watch Rick Beato’s What Makes This Song Great about this tune... I always liked this song but had a new found appreciation after watching that. Insane.

A lot of us had a serious crush on Rosanna Arquette. This guy had the real thing (at least for a little while). Awesome song.

Rosanna Arquette... just watch “Desperately Seeking Susan”... great song.

Try "I'm Not In Love" by 10cc for a real clever twist on love song lyrics.

Andy & Alex you NAILED this reaction. The analysis is freakin' spot-on!!

Do you know why I love this channel? I learn so much from the comments about the musicians you profile. Great stuff! Thanks.

Rosanna, Hold the Line and Africa gets all the love. But "I will remember" is by far my Toto-favorite song!

“George Porgy” sung by Steve Lukather. ( although you’ll hate the ending)

Please bring back the Police for more GREAT drumming

You boys nailed this song, many elements by a pro’s pro band. This was one of their big ones along with Africa

This is the Purdie shuffle with a bo didley beat ,Jeff admits he combined the 2 together to create this amazing sound 👍

Saw them open for Journey last year in Seattle and they as a whole blew Journey (whom I love) out of the water. Amazing live.

You have to understand, this song was a monster hit in the 80's. You couldn't avoid it. It sold millions of copies, Millions! Steve Lukather on guitar and songwriter. Jeff Porcaro on drums. Stellar pop hit with rock and other stylings infused in it. Production doesn't get much better than this. S Tier without question. All around great song anyway you slice it.

Check out Rick Beato’s “What Makes This Song Great” segment he did on this song.

What I love about this channel, is these are songs I've heard a hundred times over the years, but I'm really...really!...listening closely to them for the first time, so thanks for that.

How have you not heard this song before??!!😮😮..excellent drums, keys, hot guitar and superb vocals/harmonies. This band had it all!!!

Love this song. As great as 'Africa' is I've heard it so many times in my life that I prefer Rosanna. Fun fact: Toto wrote and played on the song Human Nature by Michael Jackson on his album Thriller

If you haven’t done “Africa” yet, it is must. Probably one of their best produced songs and a chart topper in the early 1980s.

Such a beauty!!! I've always loved this song and band. The transitions are so clean, vocals and beyond exactly how I remember. Thanks guys!! There are so many gems by this band and the individual members.

There is, yet, hope for the new generation. These two kids just discovered rock’n’roll awesomeness! And reminded me how great this song was.

You should do Telegraph Road by Dire Straits. It’s 14 minutes long but it’s completely worth it. It’s a masterpiece.

That's funny Alex. I feel the same way when I hear Rosanna. I'm a Sunday school teacher and love Christian music, but most of the week it's ROCK!

The late, great Jeff Porcaro on drums. He basically backstopped the sound of the 80s. So missed. RIP.

Love your reactions as always! Thank you for digging into the magic that is Toto.

There's just so much going on in this song - at the time it was mesmerizing! This song will always take me back to high school and is always on my playlist. The Pocaro Brothers, Steve Lukather, David Paisch and Bobby Kimball are pure heaven to me! Thanks!

Finally!!! A song that I requested! Thanks guys! ✌️

I saw a documentary. They were all in love with Rosanna Arquette. She was really young and new to the LA scene and was leaving a trail of broken hearts everywhere she went is what I've been told. The song seems to agree.

This song was written by one of the band guys that was dating actress Rosanna Arquette at the time.

Usually Andy is brutally honest with the, "too long, it got boring." This is maybe the first time I ever heard, "could have used another chorus or two," but I'm with you guys on Rosanna: This song could go 30 mins, with a round-robin of solos. Especially Lukather's tasty, understated guitar.

Not really a big fan of Toto, but I'm such a big fan of you guys that I will listen to it with you! Have a great day 🤘❤

The band members of Toto were primarily session musicians. They may not have had the stage presence of some of the most popular groups but their musical abilities is unmatchef

Rosanna Arquette ! Listen to them. THEN... at 808 N. Yakima, Rosanna was in the house. And then the windows coming down. At Julianne Moore. I walked by in Rosanna in sweat suit. At 808 N. Yakima. ;-)

The Toto drummer (Jeff Porcaro) was influenced by the Purdie Shuffle played on Steely Dan's Home at Last.

Toto was one of those bands back in my youth that wasn't "everywhere", but everyone seemed to like them. Their guitarist, Steve Lukather, is still one of the most highly respected working musicians in the industry. Give, "I'll Supply The Love," a listen too. Same album, I believe, as, "Hold The Line".

1982 HS Graduate…..we had it made in every way back then and didn’t even know it!!

I was 16 years old and I was working as a dishwasher at a dinner. Boy do I remember this album. They played this over and over again.

Yes, these are grade A session guys. You here these same guys on Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, tons of pop hits, etc

You're recognizing the songs out in the real world after you listen in the channel because your reticular cortex has been activated. Neurophysiology 101.

One of the best songs created In the 80's. Looove this song!

Saw them several times in the the early 80's...they even pointed to me and shouted out on the song "English Eyes"..was so amazing..you guys are giving me life...thank you!!

I'm at work, but I'll shuffle on home and listen later. Funny thing is, it's playing on the overheads here at work right now!

Loved the Beatles album review and am still waiting for a Genesis reaction. Hook us up fellas.

Great review, guys. I started watching you back about 6 months ago, and it's been awesome to see you mature in your analysis of the music. It's still crazy to see you listen to a song for the first time that I've literally listened to a 1,000 times! But I love seeing you young guys discover all this great music from the past. Keep it up!