How Toto Set the Stage for Success With the Overlooked ‘Hydra’
As Toto’s sophomore album ‘Hydra’ arrived 45 years ago this week, snooty critics were dutifully annoyed. But they were building toward something big.
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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 returns to an unfinished song from sessions for their most commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, ‘Toto IV.’
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
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, “Last Night” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
While it took a little longer to finally see the light of day, Toto’s “Last Night” was well worth the wait.
Toto, “Wings of Time,” from Kingdom of Desire (1992): Toto Tuesdays
“Wings of Time” now serves a bittersweet staple of the Toto live set, but Steve Lukather tells us that it didn’t start out that way.
Toto, “Mushanga” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
“Mushanga” isn’t merely a great Toto song; it’s a veritable drum clinic from the late Jeff Porcaro.
Toto, “Stranger in Town” from Isolation (1984): Toto Tuesdays
“Stranger in Town” was written by Toto’s David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, who also composed the smash hit “Africa.” But it couldn’t be more different.
Toto, “Africa” from Toto IV (1982): Toto Tuesdays
“Africa,” the last song on ‘Toto IV,’ represents an end in many respects for the band.
