Weezer vs. Toto

A couple of months ago, Weezer did a cover of Toto's classic "Africa." The band recorded the song after a lengthy online campaign by fans. 

I first heard this song a couple weeks ago while at the chiropractor. I was nervous and the song was intriguing enough to me that I was able to relax a little. I even thought, "Gee, this version of 'Africa' might even be better than the original!" What do you think?

Africa - By Weezer

Comments

[Kixchix]

I think they’re very similar and the remake maybe rocks it up a bit. It’s been a “hit” though and a good thing for both bands. Very timely topic. On Monday a ;very funny) dude from Toto was on radio with Eddie Trunk and was very cool and self deprecating about it. He’s not sure if the cover was a bit of a tongue in cheek joke or not. Either way it’s a few more bucks in his pocket so who cares! Stay tuned! Toto has covered Weezers Hash Pipe and it’ll be released on 8/10. We will need part two of this saga it seems.

[Steve]

Steve Lukather

[Bkallday]

You know how I know you're gay???

[texjay]

I like Weezer but this version didn't do it for me. Whoever the drummer is just got a new crash cymbal and evidently he got paid every time he hit it.... A remix to remedy this would help a lot.

Check out Andy McKee's version of Africa- Very cool guitar work!!

[QUEEN]

Bkallday. This site is for the glam music of the eighties, not its homophobia. Check your “head”. Color me, perhaps a rainbow; unimpressed honey

[Bkallday]

Oh wow. It's a joke. Check out a lil movie called 40 yr old virgin. Unreal lol

[Metalboy!]

No, BK. Not cool. Stick to the intelligent comment making you have recently demonstrated an extraordinary gift for and not stoop to the ignorance you have shown in the not too distant past.

Rock On, My Metal Brother!!!

[Bkallday]

Omg. Get a life and then please, a sense of humor. And no, you won't get an apology.

[Metalboy!]

Not looking for an apology. Just something that’s actually funny which I know you’re fully capable of delivering. And I have a life, believe me, one which is free of gay bashing, racism and any other form of low-life mentality you and others may still wish to trade in these days.

[Bkallday]

Gay bashing my ass. Go suck a bug.

[Bob]

I know BK and I have had a few spats in the past, and he doesn't need me to come to his defense, but people, he was just quoting a line from a funny scene in a funny movie. Have we gotten so overly politically correct that we can't even do that anymore?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwhhNgjxkp8

[Bkallday]

Yes we have, Bob. And that's a huge problem in our society today. It's downright sad & pathetic, imho. I still can't believe that was considered bashing gays. Lmao

[GNR]

Dilly, Dilly Bob. quoting a movie is a long ways from homophobia, bashing, insulting to a group of people. Its a comedic quote, which in context is two men challenging their masculinity without admitting it. You like Coldplay, etc...

[Bkallday]

And before anyone even tries, since I know someone will because these days it always happens. This is not a republicans vs democrats thing, this is not a trump vs the world thing, this is an intelligence thing. I can't stand Trump, I can't stand politics, and I can't stand political discussions or arguments, so don't even try! Smfh

[Metalboy!]

Yeah, I know it’s not a Democrat vs. Republican thing.

It’s one thing if it’s a joke in a line IN a movie. It just comes across differently when it’s pulled out of context without credit.

Let me guess, you’re a Trump supporter? Again, not a Republican vs. Democrat thing, since many Democrats voted for Trump.

[Bkallday]

Are you serious? No. I didn't even vote. Lol

[Metalboy!]

Then you’re probably capable of admitting you’re wrong with this and previous homophobic statements?