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.
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Toto, “House of the Rising Sun” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
The b-side to the only single from Toto’s ‘Through the Looking Glass’ seems like an odd choice.
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)
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.
Toto, “Maiden Voyage / Butterfly” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
This is one of the strongest covers on 2002’s ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ Too bad Toto didn’t consider an all-instrumental album.
Toto, “Living For the City” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
Toto’s remake of “Living For the City,” the Stevie Wonder classic from his 1973 masterpiece ‘Innervisions,’ is yet another bold move.
Toto, “I Can’t Get Next to You” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
A Temptations classic gets an interesting – but not completely rewarding – new reading from Toto.
Toto, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” stands as the ultimate sign of respect for Toto leader Steve Lukather’s musical heroes in the Beatles.
Toto, “Bodhisattva” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
“Bodhisattva” works for Toto for the same reason that it worked (and still works in concert) for Steely Dan: The song is damn fun.
Toto, “Could You Be Loved” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
Covering Bob Marley was a bold move for Toto – perhaps too bold. “Could You Be Loved” failed to chart.
