when did the original africa song come out
1982
title: Africa (William Billings) text: Africa (William Billings) "Africa" is an 18th-century hymn tune by American choral composer William Billings, who worked in New England. Billings wrote "Africa" some time before 1770 and included it in his first published hymnbook, "The New England Psalm Singer". Later he revised it, publishing a new version in his "The Singing Master's Assistant" (1778). He made additional revisions, publishing it again in "Music in Miniature" (1779). It is the latter two versions that are performed today. The name of the hymn is, as far as can be determined, completely arbitrary, and reflects a practice of Billings's day to give title: Africa (Toto song) text: Africa (Toto song) "Africa" is a song by the American rock band Toto. It was included on their fourth studio album, "Toto IV," and released as a single on September 30, 1982. It reached number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart on February 5, 1983 (the band's only "Billboard" number one), and number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month. The song was written and composed by the band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro. The song saw a resurgence in popularity via social media during the 2010s. In the midst of the song's growing popularity, title: Africa (Rose Laurens song) text: Africa (Rose Laurens song) "Africa", also titled "Africa (Voodoo Master)", is a 1982 song recorded by French singer Rose Laurens. It was one of the singles from her first album "Déraisonnable" and was released in 1982 in France, and in March 1983 elsewhere. The version available on the 7" is shorter than on the album, as the musical bridge is shortened and there are fewer refrains. It immediately became a smash hit in many countries, reaching the top of the charts. In 1994, a CD maxi of remixes was released, but failed to chart. In 1993, the song was covered title: Africa (Rose Laurens song) text: week. In France, there was no official singles chart then, but it reached Platinum status with a million copies sold. Africa (Rose Laurens song) "Africa", also titled "Africa (Voodoo Master)", is a 1982 song recorded by French singer Rose Laurens. It was one of the singles from her first album "Déraisonnable" and was released in 1982 in France, and in March 1983 elsewhere. The version available on the 7" is shorter than on the album, as the musical bridge is shortened and there are fewer refrains. It immediately became a smash hit in many countries, reaching the top of the title: Africa (William Billings) text: they are as follows: "Africa" is a favorite among Billings' works, and is performed frequently on concert programs and in recordings. It is one of several Billings' hymns included in the "Sacred Harp" musical tradition. It is widely sung in this context, although a comparatively recent addition to that book. The hymnbooks in which Billings first published "Africa" are in print today, in scholarly editions edited by Hans Nathan and published by the University Press of Virginia: Much of the information above is taken from these scholarly editions. Africa (William Billings) "Africa" is an 18th-century hymn tune by American choral