Toto, “Spanish Steps of Rome” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
David Paich makes a welcome return to the mic on an album-closing song that fit him better than any other Toto vocalist.
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Toto, “Melanie” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
“Melanie” stakes its claim as one of the stronger tracks on 1999’s ‘Mindfields,’ while joining the ever-growing pantheon of Toto songs named after women.
Chicago, “Follow Me” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982): Saturdays in the Park
Bill Champlin burst out of the gate on the James Pankow-penned “Follow Me,” linking ’16’ to Chicago’s storied past.
Toto, “Last Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
Toto borrowed the best from their past to inform their (then) present on “Last Love.”
Chicago, “What You’re Missing” from ‘Chicago 16’ (1982)
Chicago kicks off arguably the best album they recorded after the passing of original guitarist Terry Kath.
Toto, “No Love” from ‘Mindfields’ (1999): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s country collaboration with Clint Black is a delightful surprise right in the middle of 1999’s always-eclectic ‘Mindfields.’
Chicago, “Overnight Cafe” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Much like Chicago’s earlier “Hold On,” “Overnight Café” would probably have been a stronger fit on Peter Cetera’s solo debut.
Chicago, “Hold On” from ‘Chicago XIV’ (1980): Saturdays in the Park
Perhaps ‘Chicago XIV’ falls short because it doesn’t sound like a Chicago album.
Chicago, “Closer to You” from ‘Chicago 13’ (1979): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago got in their own way once again, as Donnie Dacus’s vocals marred an otherwise enjoyable song.
Toto, “Miss Sun” from ‘Toto XX’ (1998): Toto Tuesdays
This Toto demo is thoroughly enjoyable but, in the end, “Miss Sun” truly was a gift for Boz Scaggs.
