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"Africa", by American rock band Toto from their 1982 album Toto IV in 1982, reached the #1 spot as a single on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #3 on the UK Singles Chart. It is probably the group's most famous song. The song is based on the band's keyboardist/vocalist reaction to an early 1980's TV documentary about the terrible death and suffering that was taking place in Africa. It had a significant impact on him, and he imagined what he would do if he was there. Though having never been to Africa when he co-wrote the song, he developed a love for the continent.The lyrics tell a story about a man who must decide between his love for Africa or the girl he loves and not miss out on the things other people his age do. The Grammy and International award winning Toto became one of the most popular artists in MTV media and is one of the few 1970's bands that have endured the changing trends and styles. Toto were top studio musicians before forming the group, and known as some of the best in the business.
"Africa", by American rock band Toto from their 1982 album Toto IV in 1982, reached the #1 spot as a single on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #3 on the UK Singles Chart. It is probably the group's most famous song. The song is based on the band's keyboardist/vocalist reaction to an early 1980's TV documentary about the terrible death and suffering that was taking place in Africa. It had a significant impact on him, and he imagined what he would do if he was there. Though having never been to Africa when he co-wrote the song, he developed a love for the continent.The lyrics tell a story about a man who must decide between his love for Africa or the girl he loves and not miss out on the things other people his age do. The Grammy and International award winning Toto became one of the most popular artists in MTV media and is one of the few 1970's bands that have endured the changing trends and styles. Toto were top studio musicians before forming the group, and known as some of the best in the business.
