Articles by: Anthony Sonego

Toto, “Running Out of Time” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Running Out of Time” from ‘Toto XIV’ (2015): Toto Tuesdays

“Running Out of Time” comes charging out to open what was once believed to be the final Toto studio project.

Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

With Toto’s “Spiritual Man,” David Paich created a lyrical masterpiece and an evocative platform for some truly inspired performances.

Toto, “Let It Go” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Let It Go” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Lukather has described “Let It Go” as “son of ‘Jake to the Bone,'” calling this sophisticated funk-fusion a “true Toto extravaganza.”

Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Simple Life” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Steve Lukather joins Anthony Sonego to discuss “Simple Life” from 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ the latest in a long line of moving Toto ballads.

Toto, “King of the World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “King of the World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

A wildcard that almost didn’t make the cut, “King of the World” was saved at the last moment by some smart editing from Toto’s Steve Porcaro.

Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Dying On My Feet” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

In stark contrast to the frenetic opening of 2006’s ‘Falling in Between,’ “Dying On My Feet” finds Toto in a more relaxed mood.

Toto, “Falling in Between” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Falling in Between” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s first album of new material in seven years defied expectations by opening with a title song that was thrillingly difficult to classify.

Nigel Dick, Toto Video Director: Something Else! Interview

Nigel Dick, Toto Video Director: Something Else! Interview

Nigel Dick joins us to discuss his lengthy history with Toto, including his favorite music video – and one that was overshadowed by tragedy.

Toto, “Burn Down the Mission” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002)

Toto, “Burn Down the Mission” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002)

A Toto cover of Elton John’s “Burn Down the Mission” stays true to the original while providing a platform for some classic Bobby Kimball magic.

Toto, “Better World (Parts I, II & III)” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Better World (Parts I, II & III)” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays

The eclectic nature and length of some of the tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields’ suggests that Toto were no longer chasing commercial success.