Toto, “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” (2002): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s Leon Russell-inspired take on “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a fantastic end to an album which deserves a revisit.
Toto’s Leon Russell-inspired take on “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a fantastic end to an album which deserves a revisit.
Chicago’s “If She Would Have Been Faithful” reached No. 17, but quantity doesn’t mean quality.
While not as adventurous as the preceding “Dreamtime,” this simply fantastic ballad is executed with the level of finesse expected from Yes.
Toto made some safe song choices on 2002’s ‘Through the Looking Glass,’ but then there were also a few head-scratchers like “Watching the Detectives.”
Nick Finzer, Bernie Chiaravalle and others are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Despite its lyrical and production faults, “Dreamtime” is the one of the boldest statements on Yes’ ‘Magnification.’
A lot of thoughts flooded my head when I started listening to the new Billy Sherwood-helmed ‘Tribute to Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.’
Brian Blade joined Preston Frazier to discuss his new recording with guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel’s trio, and how the coronavirus has impacted things.
Eric Johnson, David Sancious and Jeff Beam are part of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Chicago VIII’ found the band at a low creative ebb. But these five lesser-known songs make it worth a return visit.