Articles by: Anthony Sonego

Toto, “Spanish Sea” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spanish Sea” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Listening to the opening of “Spanish Sea,” you may be forgiven for thinking that this sounds like classic Toto.

Toto, “Devil’s Tower” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Devil’s Tower” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto returns to an unfinished song from sessions for their most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, ‘Toto IV.’

Toto, “Alone” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Alone” from ‘Old Is New’ (2018): Toto Tuesdays

Composed by the remaining core members of Toto, “Alone” presents a dynamic and energetic take on what it means to grow old.

Toto, “Great Expectations” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Great Expectations” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto pulled out all the stops to wrap up 2015’s ‘Toto XIV,’ concluding with the epic prog-rock masterpiece “Great Expectations.”

CJ Vanston Goes Inside the Sessions For ‘Toto XIV’: Something Else! Interview

CJ Vanston Goes Inside the Sessions For ‘Toto XIV’: Something Else! Interview

Toto co-producer CJ Vanston joins Anthony Sonego for the conclusion of a three-part talk, this time discussing his collaborations on 2015’s ‘Toto XIV.’

CJ Vanston Discusses Steve Lukather, Spinal Tap + Joe Cocker: Something Else! Interview

CJ Vanston Discusses Steve Lukather, Spinal Tap + Joe Cocker: Something Else! Interview

CJ Vanston joins us to chat about work on solo projects by Toto’s Steve Lukather, performing with Spinal Tap and collaborating with Joe Cocker.

CJ Vanston on Breaking Through with Richard Marx and Meeting Toto: Something Else! Interview

CJ Vanston on Breaking Through with Richard Marx and Meeting Toto: Something Else! Interview

CJ Vanston joins Anthony Sonego to discuss his early days as a jingle writer, collaborations with Richard Marx, and how he initially connected with Toto.

Toto, “Unknown Soldier (for Jeffrey)” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Unknown Soldier (for Jeffrey)” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

There is so much love in the composition, the lyrics, the emotional performances, and the caliber of musicians chosen to honor Toto co-founder Jeff Porcaro.

Toto, “21st Century Blues” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “21st Century Blues” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Don’t let the languid pulse of Toto’s “21st Century Blues” fool you. The lyrics hold an acerbic – and deeply relevant – bite.

Toto, “Burn” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Burn” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Burn” is an epic Toto ballad, and it serves to remind you how accomplished the band is – not only as musicians, but as songwriters and producers.