We're gonna keep the 80s power-train going here. This song was requested months back by Messr Staggs. After hearing Toto blast through the speakers this past weekend, I couldn't in good conscience let it pass. I had never seen the video until today, and it doesn't disappoint.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCca5mPMp9A
It's as if Toto formed their band out of the AV club. The Producer probably said something like: "OK guys, we're filming a music video tomorrow. Tom, don't forget to wear your sweatpants. Chuck, you don't want your palms getting sweaty tickling the keys...you know what to do. NO Chris, DO NOT shave that beard! It looks fine...very Africa-y. OK, now Ted...you're gonna need to let that bass guitar ride up to just under your neck. Seriously, this is Toto, not Motley Crue. All: be sure to wear your reading glasses, because we are going to shoot you on a giant book about Africa...except for you Ted...curse your 20/20 vision."
And then something went terribly wrong with filming:
Producer: "Wait a second, that Zulu Warrior was not in the script...what's he doing? OMFG...he's attacking the books with his spears!" Save the books! Save the books! The books are coming to LIFE! Jumanji!
Seriously, I've seen some silly videos, yet Toto took it to a new level with their quirky song about Africa. I mean, isn't this supposed to be a love song?
A few pointers to my main band Toto:
1) Maybe have the librarian do something more sexy than just read books...just a thought
2) Where the F are the Jungle Cats? I need more Jungle Cats. (Duran Duran and Hall & Oates
would certainly agree)
3) Chris...buddy...shave the beard. The beard has got to go. You look like a pederast. By the way, do you drive an ice cream truck?
4) Some lasers would be nice
5) Great song...seriously guys. Just great.
Shout out to Africa...I hope I visit you someday.
Hope you Dig,
JZ
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