Toto originally released africa written by david paich and jeff porcaro and toto released it on the album toto iv in 1982. Listen to straight no chaser in full in the spotify app. Or you can head over to their myspace page, where theyve just posted their first new recording in 10 yearsa cover of totos africawhich is slated to appear as a bonus track on the upcoming christmas cd. Straight no chaser, indiana universitys male a cappella group, sings africa by toto at hanover college. A cappella group straight no chaser performing their fan favorite africa by toto at the nokia theater in new york city on saturday april 16, 2010. The 12 days of christmas, a song by straight no chaser on spotify. A capella group straight no chaser returns to eastons state theatre on. Band straight no chaser straight no chaser official site. Straight no chaser if the phrase male a cappella group conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses think again. Kaminsky, as explained by strait no chasers 12 days of christmas. Africa by straightnochaser straight no chaser free.
Straight no chaser popularity unwaning entertainment. Toto iv 1982 i hear the drums echoing tonight but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation shes coming in 12. Just last week, while walking on uncs campus, we came across our own local, previously unknown, a cappella group, the achordants. Straight no chaser s 1998 videos are still posted on youtube. The fact that when i first heard this i cringed like oh damn they messed up, now i cant hear africa by toto without singing christmas in africa.
Find out at which radio station you can hear straight no chaser christmas can can straight no chaser christmas can can listen on online radio box this site uses cookies. Straight no chaser is alias of chicago house music producer johnny fiasco. Dont dream its over by straight no chaser on amazon. A messed up satb choral work inspired by the straight no chaser version. Toto was basically a group of firstcall session cats that had chops aplenty.
Straight no chaser snc are neither straitlaced nor straightfaced, but neither are they vaudevillestyle kitsch. This is arranged for full satb expanded with solo and group options choir and incorporates all the bits seen in the straight no chaser version including the ending parody of totos africa. Straight no chaser the 12 days of christmas original from 1998. This is arranged for full satb expanded with solo and group options choir and incorporates all the bits seen in the straight no chaser version. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Straight no chaser is a mens a cappella group from indiana. The 12 days of christmas by straight no chaser sampled gene autry feat.
Straight no chaser are neither straitlaced nor straightfaced, but neither are they vaudevillestyle kitsch. I hear the drums echoing tonight but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation shes coming in twelvethirty flight her moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation. So when they offered us a first peek at their lovely new rendition of all through the night, created just for the moms of the world, and then. Straight no chasers the 12 days of christmas sample of. The best of toto is a budgetpriced doubledisc set that contains all of totos big hits africa,rosanna, hold the line, i wont hold you back, 99, georgy porgy and a bunch of album tracks. Check out the 12 days of christmas by straight no chaser on amazon music. The song was written by band members david paich and jeff porcaro. Africa 2010 version by straight no chaser on amazon. The final part of the 12 days of christmas is sung in the style of totos africa song, which i find very cool. Choir and incorporates all the bits seen in the straight no chaser version including the ending parody of totos africa. In 2007, a 1998 video of the 12 days of christmas, went viral with over 8 million views and subsequently led to a fivealbum record deal with atlantic records in 2008. Around the time of their 10th anniversary, someone posted a 1998 video of their version of.
Although, there are other acapella groups that actually in the rise after pitch perfect became a classic. Does anyone know another site where i can get this song. I hear the drums echoing tonight but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation shes coming in twelvethirty flight. Africa by straightnochaser published on 20121210t15. Finally through the power of the internet, i found out this song was sung by a 10 person a cappella group from indiana university called straight no chaser snc. Though filmed at indiana university in december 1998, straight no chasers version of the 12 days of christmas interpolating totos africa proved the hottest viral video of the 2007 holiday season, receiving more than 7 million views that december alone and now boasting close to 23 million views here. Ssa early intermediate digital download by straight no chaser.
Straight, no chaser is a hardcore band from rochester, ny. If they could only have gotten donald fagen to write their lyrics, it would have been musical nirvana. Straight no chaser added an album dec 05, 2015 at 08. It was also covered by the holophonics, avant us, veer glider, bonfire and other artists. If he were a christmas carol, he would be strait no chasers 12 days of. Straight no chaser is a mens a cappella group from indiana university, started in 1996. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recomendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the national science foundation nsf. Christmas cheers straight no chaser is an a cappella group formed at indiana university in 1996. The 12 days of christmas by straight no chaser sampled totos africa. Africa, a song by straight no chaser on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Find out at which radio station you can hear straight no chaser the christmas cancan christmas cheers. Straight no chasers the 12 days of christmas sample of totos.
With no promotion, straight no chasers version of the 12 days of christmas interpolating totos africa received more than 7 million views in december of. Theres no way you can download the songs individually, its only a. Where can i download i had christmas down in africa by straight no chaser. Listening to straight no chaser is refreshing and i love the other songs like africa originally by toto and their 12 days of christmas funny version. I bless the rains down in africa, i bless the rains down in africa. Stream christmas down in africa by mcchaffee from desktop or your mobile device. This material is based in part upon work supported by the national science foundation under grant no. Snc performs songs ranging from madonnas like a prayer to christmas classics like carol of the bells, and from totos africa to beyonces put a ring on it. Africa is a song recorded by the american rock band toto in 1981, for their fourth studio album toto iv, and released as the albums third single on september 30, 1982, through columbia records. Weve been unabashed fans of the talented and adorable a cappella group, straight no chaser, ever since their unbelievable rendition of 12 days of christmas made the youtube rounds a few years back. This is the new us version with 16 page color booklet containing additional photos, liner notes by journalist greg rule, and track by track commentary by mike and david. Straight no chaser added an album nov 11, 2015 at 03. Straight no chaser snc is a professional american a cappella group that originated in 1996. Straight no chaser christmas can can listen on online.
Snc added their own touches, including songs like i have a little dreidel and totos africa. A free mp3 for you, because straight no chaser loves their. Straight no chasers mashup of twelve days of christmas and totos africa. This, in turn, was a rearrangement based on richard gregorys 1968 arrangement of the song. Rho from ny state my daughter learned this song from straight no chaser in their 12 days of christmas. Pompeiidark horsefancyturn down for whatshake it off duration. Choral sheet music book by jeff porcaro and david paich 1954. Christmas down in africa by mcchaffee mc chaffee free. Im alittle late to the party on this one, so i just downloaded the more novelty songs.
A cappella and youtube sensation straight no chaser to. Though filmed at indiana university in december 1998, straight no chasers version of the 12 days of christmasinterpolating totos africaproved the hottest viral video of the 2007 holiday season, receiving more than 7 million views that december alone and now boasting close to 23 million views here. Africa by jeff porcaro and david paich 1954 octavo. She was so shocked as she sang along i spent christmas down. Where can i download seeing redi had christmas down in. A youtube viral video of the twelve days of christmas by the undergraduate a cappella group straight no chaser included the groups failure to be able to count the 12 days, and interspersed snippets of other traditional christmas songs, as well as i have a little dreidel and totos africa. The 12 days of christmas by straight no chaser on amazon music. Suggested by sme toto africa official music video song africa. This is too much for most casual fans, the kind who just want the aforementioned hits, but for those who want to dig a little deeper this is a good, affordable. Originally by rock band toto, africa is given a twist with. Ten years after turning a collegiate hobby into a recording career that has taken them around the world on tour, the a cappella group tells its story through music on one shot.
They performed that exact same version of the 12 days of christmas, and africa, to boot. As original member randy stine comments, we take the music very seriously. Straight no chaser snc is a professional a cappella group that originated in 1996 at indiana university. Straight no chaser listen and stream free music, albums. To my knowledge that song doesnt exist, the real song is in fact not an xmas song at all, it is actually called africa by toto. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Check out africa 2010 version by straight no chaser on amazon music. The entire song is not sung to the tune of duran durans africa.
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