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.
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.”
The b-side to the only single from Toto’s ‘Through the Looking Glass’ seems like an odd choice.
Toto’s Steve Lukather-sung cover of “Sunshine of Your Love” is bold in concept and brilliant in execution.
Nigel Dick joins us to discuss his lengthy history with Toto, including his favorite music video – and one that was overshadowed by tragedy.
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.
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’s remake of “Living For the City,” the Stevie Wonder classic from his 1973 masterpiece ‘Innervisions,’ is yet another bold move.
A Temptations classic gets an interesting – but not completely rewarding – new reading from Toto.
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” stands as the ultimate sign of respect for Toto leader Steve Lukather’s musical heroes in the Beatles.