U.S. rock group Toto struck musical gold in the 1980s with this catchy tune. The song's groove and instrumentation came first, then David Paich wrote the lyrics based on impressions of Africa from what he had seen in news reports on TV and from missionaries he had known as a student.

Topsy and Tim give us a countdown of their favorite things about Christmas. The twins are featured on the BBC's CBeebies, a TV channel for pre-schoolers.

A famous singer arrives at the Top Notch Travel Agency. The boss and his staff make introductions.

Marie asks Giorgio Moretti for his personal information, most of which she already knows.

Four work colleagues all have very different ideas for what they should do together on the weekend. Fortunately, with the help of a friendly waitress with strong opinions, they finally settle on a plan that appeals to almost everyone.

A Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Toonces, a cat who can drive—somewhat. Actors Steve Martin and Victoria Jackson play his owners, and send him off to take the driving test. Kevin Nealon plays the unfortunate official at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Tones and I is the stage name of Australian singer Toni Watson, who had to battle her way to make it in the music business, writing music, busking, and building an online following for years before she finally achieved her dreams. This song is part of the soundtrack for the film "True Spirit," which is about a young woman who sails around the world alone.

Outtake from the Film “Tommy,” directed by Ken Russell, featuring Roger Daltrey singing The Who song “I’m Free.”

"Free Fallin'" is the opening track from Tom Petty's 1989 solo debut album, "Full Moon Fever." It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

A young Johnny Depp stars in this music video for the song "Into the Great Wide Open" from American rock band Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

Tom Petty had one of the biggest successes of his career with this song and its message of defiance and resilience. It was released on the studio album Full Moon Fever, which featured members of his band The Heartbreakers and some notable guest musicians. Look for Beatles guitarist George Harrison and drummer Ringo Starr appearing in the video!

Jimmy Carter about Forrest Gump: A lesser actor would have been branded by this character forever! Tom was able to move in, move on and add to his resume. Next to Billy Bob’s character in Slingblade, can you think of a more copied voice or folks trying to talk like Forrest? Pretty is as pretty does right? This guy is the best all around actor of my generation!

Born in a seaside town in the North of England, singer and songwriter Tom Gregory dabbled in acting and appeared on TV talent shows before his music finally found a foothold… in Germany of all places! “Fingertips” will feature on his first album, which he hopes will earn him wider recognition and success.

Some New Zealand surfers talk about hanging out and surfing on the Pacific Coast of Baja, Mexico.

The God of Thunder, as it just so happens, is perfectly capable of delivering a weather report, if it ever becomes necessary. Chris Hemsworth, known best for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently proved as much when he interrupted a local newscast in Australia. Hemsworth, effectively and efficiently, delivered the news, all with his signature charm.