Toto's "Africa." On a Non-Stop Loop. Forever.

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Toto's "Africa." On a Non-Stop Loop. Forever.

Postby Snarfyguy » 16 Jan 2019, 15:01

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This Installation In The Desert Will Play Toto’s “Africa” On A Loop For Eternity

https://www.stereogum.com/2028615/toto- ... ibia/news/

Nothing lasts forever. Fortunately they've had the sense to put it where no one can hear it.
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Postby GoogaMooga » 16 Jan 2019, 15:30

Reminds me of the time a besieged Noriega was blasted with heavy metal, was that a CIA operation, or what?
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Postby harvey k-tel » 16 Jan 2019, 16:21

The UV radiation is going to fry that stuff within a year, guaranteed. If someone doesn't vandalize it first.
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Postby Samoan » 16 Jan 2019, 16:36

I heard about that yesterday. Great larks.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/15/toto-africa-desert-installation-play-for-all-eternity
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Postby C » 16 Jan 2019, 16:42

It’s a lovely record.

I have no issue with that




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Postby Hugh » 16 Jan 2019, 18:16

Do Toto get royalties on it?
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Postby pcqgod » 16 Jan 2019, 20:21

I liked "Roseanna" better.
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Postby GoogaMooga » 16 Jan 2019, 20:53

I like "Hold the Line" best. BTW they've got more to offer than the big three.
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Postby ` » 16 Jan 2019, 21:22

Didn’ttheir Drummer go ‘none more Spinal Tap’ and die in a bizarre gardening accident*?




* OK, so he had a heart attack but it did happen in his garden
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