1982 No. 1 Hit Has Been Ranked the Greatest Soft Rock Song Ever — Beating Decades of Classics

An iconic 1982 chart-topper has been ranked as the greatest soft rock song of all time. It had to beat out dozens of massive hits from talented artists to claim the top spot. Toto's 'Africa' is so instantly recognizable that people around the world know it within just a few seconds.

The song's ranking places it ahead of countless soft rock classics, including tracks from icons like Tina Turner, Elton John, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, Billy Joel, and the Eagles.

Toto’s...