Post Tagged with: "Toto"

Chet Atkins, "Please Stay Tuned" (1985): One Track Mind

Chet Atkins, “Please Stay Tuned” (1985): One Track Mind

A session from 35 years ago featuring contributions by three members of Toto belatedly started my musical journey with the great Chet Atkins.

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, "Burn" from 'Toto XIV' (2015): Toto Tuesdays

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

“Burn” is an epic Toto ballad, and it serves to remind you how accomplished the band is – not only as musicians, but as songwriters and producers.

Jeff Babko: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jeff Babko: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Veteran keyboardist Jeff Babko joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Toto, Herbie Hancock and Thomas Dolby.

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, "No End in Sight" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “No End in Sight” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Unfortunately, “No End in Sight” – and a short tacked-on import bonus jam – is the last we will ever hear of this edition of Toto.

Toto, "Spiritual Man" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Spiritual Man” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

With Toto’s “Spiritual Man,” David Paich created a lyrical masterpiece and an evocative platform for some truly inspired performances.

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, "Taint Your World" from 'Falling in Between' (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Toto, “Taint Your World” from ‘Falling in Between’ (2006): Toto Tuesdays

Hard rocking songs from Toto are not uncommon, but “Taint You World” ups the game for a band with already high standards.

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.