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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, "Holy War" from 'Toto XIV' (2015): Toto Tuesdays

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

‘Toto XIV’ was a strong album overall, but the band seemed to have lost its desire to evolve.

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, "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, "Bottom of Your Soul" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Bottom of Your Soul” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s “Bottom of Your Soul” combines many progressive rock and AOR touches to produce one of the most enchanting songs from ‘Falling in Between.’

Toto, "Watching the Detectives" from 'Through the Looking Glass' (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Watching the Detectives” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

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.”

Toto, "Sunshine of Your Love" from 'Through the Looking Glass' (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Sunshine of Your Love” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays

Toto’s Steve Lukather-sung cover of “Sunshine of Your Love” is bold in concept and brilliant in execution.

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.