"Absolutely Live" is a double live album released by the American band Toto in 1993. It features the band's performance at Le Zénith in Paris, France, which was part of their 1992 "Kingdom of Desire" world tour. The studio album, "Kingdom of Desire," was the first to feature Simon Phillips on drums, who replaced Jeff Porcaro, the band's original drummer. "Absolutely Live" showcases Toto's powerful live performances and dedication to music.
The album includes a mix of their greatest hits and some lesser-known tracks. Some of the tracks included are "Africa," "Rosanna," and "Hold The Line," which are some of the band's most popular songs. Other songs like "Kingdom Of Desire" and "Jake To The Bone" also make an appearance, demonstrating their prowess in more recent compositions.
This was Toto's first live album, and it effectively summarizes the band's accumulated work from their inception in the late seventies until the album's release in 1993. The lineup for this album consisted of Steve Lukather on guitars and vocals, David Paich on keyboards and vocals, Mike Porcaro on bass, and Simon Phillips on drums. The album reaffirms the band's reputation as skilled musicians and performers with its eclectic mix of pop, rock, and soul.
