Toto, “Home of the Brave” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s “Home of the Brave” isn’t just a song. It’s the storming crescendo of 1988’s ‘The Seventh One.’
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Toto, “These Chains” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
Sometimes, favorites jump out and grab you – and other times, as with Toto’s “These Chains,” they sneak up and catch you unaware.
Toto, “A Thousand Years” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
“A Thousand Years” offered a glimpse into Toto’s growth and aspirations, as they began the run home on 1988’s ‘The Seventh One.’
Toto, “Only the Children” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s “Only the Children,” written by David Paich and Joseph Williams, is another testament to a composing partnership that was prematurely cut short.
Toto, “Straight for the Heart” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
“Straight for the Heart” appears to be a straight-forward rock-pop single, but Toto always adds a level of sophistication to make their songs different.
Toto, “Stay Away” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s “Stay Away” would have been just another standard rocker on an album by any other AOR band.
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, “Stop Loving You” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
Over time I’ve grown to love other Toto songs more, but “Stop Loving You” from 1988’s ‘The Seventh One’ remains a sentimental favorite.
Toto, “Anna” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
There are some songs that simply take me away, and Toto’s “Anna” is one of them. It’s a master class.
Toto Tuesday, “You Got Me” from The Seventh One (1988): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s ‘The Seventh One’ boasted a layered sonic sheen eclipsing anything else in 1988 – and no where is that more evident than “You Got Me.”
