Friday Night Videos

Toto is one of those groups that always seemed right on the verge of superstardom--they'd come out with a single that was simply amazing, showcasing their depth and range as songwriters, but follow it up with a string of releases that was, for lack of a better description, uninspired drivel. Night Ranger is another band that showed this wild inconsistency, IMHO. "Africa" is probably Toto's best-known song. Musically and lyrically, it's also probably their most... I don't know if ambitious is the right word. Maybe mature is what I mean. In any event, the video for the song certainly is their most ambitious. It's dated, sure, but the fact that it's a mini movie with a stylish set and plot makes it one that I'll stop and watch every time I see it.



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