Africa

Africa a song by TOTO on Foxsoundi

Africa by TOTO

About Africa

The song was included on their 1982 album Toto IV, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1983 and number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month. The song was written by the band's keyboardist David Paich, who also sings both verses of the song, and drummer Jeff Porcaro. Bobby Kimball sings the chorus. The song almost cut from the Toto IV record prior to its release. Having spent an incredible amount of time producing the tune, the band became so tired of the song that they didn’t want it on the album. .

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About this song

Credited to: TOTO
Album: Pub Songs · Track 14 of 28
Released: January 24, 2020
Duration: 4:55
Ranking: #1 most played TOTO track on Foxsoundi
On Last.fm: 2,211,815 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Pub Songs

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You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon ,
Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra ,
Walk On the Wild Side by Lou Reed ,
Budapest by George Ezra ,
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison ,
A Little Less Conversation - JXL Radio Edit Remix by Elvis Presley , Junkie XL ,
Should I Stay or Should I Go - Remastered by The Clash ,
Dancing In the Dark by Bruce Springsteen ,
Human by Rag'n'Bone Man ,
Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash ,
Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan ,
Africa by TOTO ,
Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas) by Santana , Rob Thomas ,
I Am The Resurrection by The Stone Roses ,
Alive by Pearl Jam ,
If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next by Manic Street Preachers ,
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Come Closer by Miles Kane ,
Rocks by Primal Scream , George Drakoulias , David Bianco ,
Rocks by Primal Scream , George Drakoulias , David Bianco ,
Black Betty by Ram Jam ,
Tribute by Tenacious D ,
More Than a Feeling by Boston ,
Don't Stop Believin' by Journey ,
Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield ,
Lean on Me by Bill Withers ,