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The Essential Toto
''The Essential Toto'' is a greatest hits album by American rock band Toto. It was released in 2003 by Sony BMG, as part of the ''Essential'' series. Originally a single-disc compilation, a two-disc edition was released in 2004. The single-disc compilation was re-released as ''Playlist: The Very Best of Toto'' on April 17, 2009. Track listing Single-disc edition # "Hold the Line" – 3:56 # " Rosanna" – 5:30 # "Africa" – 4:58 # " 99" – 5:15 # "Make Believe" – 3:43 # "I'll Supply the Love" – 3:46 # " Georgy Porgy" – 4:10 # "I Won't Hold You Back" – 4:56 # "I'll Be Over You" – 3:50 # "Without Your Love" – 4:53 # "Pamela Pamela may refer to: *''Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded'', a novel written by Samuel Richardson in 1740 *Pamela (name), a given name and, rarely, a surname *Pamela Spence, a Turkish pop-rock singer. Known as her stage name "Pamela" * MSC ''Pamela'', ..." – 5:10 # "The Turning Point" – 5:27 # "Mindfields" – 6:13 # "On the Run" (Live) – 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toto (band)
Toto (stylized as TOTO) is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles. The band's current lineup consists of Steve Lukather (guitars and vocals), David Paich (keyboards and vocals), and Joseph Williams (vocals), as well as touring musicians John Pierce (bass), Robert "Sput" Searight (drums), Dominique "Xavier" Taplin (keyboards and vocals), Steve Maggiora (keyboards and vocals), and Warren Ham (horns, percussions, and vocals). Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. Having released 14 studio albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide, the group has received several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. David Paich and Jeff Porcaro had played together as session musicians on several albums and decided to form a band; David Hungate, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball were recruited before the release of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
99 (song)
"99" is a song by the American rock band Toto. The song appeared on the '' Hydra'' album in 1979. As a single, it reached number 26 on the ''Billboard'' charts. AllMusicGuide. In Canada, the song peaked at number 17 on the '''' singles chart. Development The song was written as a tribute to 's film '','' and the |
Toto (band) Albums
Toto may refer to: Arts and entertainment Fictional characters * Toto (''Oz''), a dog in the novel and film ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' * Toto, in Japanese ''The Cat Returns'' * a character in '' Le château à Toto'' (Toto’s castle), 1868 opéra bouffe * the title character of ''Princess Toto'', 1876 comic opera by W. S. Gilbert and Frederic Clay * the title character of ''Toto of Arabia'', 1965 Italian-Spanish adventure-comedy film * Toto, the main character of ''Toto Forever'', 2010 short film * Toto, a Gamera character from ''Gamera the Brave'' * Toto, the main character in ''Stories Toto Told Me'' and ''In His Own Image'' by Frederick Rolfe Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Toto'' (1933 film), a 1933 French film directed by Jacques Tourneur * Toto (band) ** ''Toto'' (album), their debut album * '' Toto!: The Wonderful Adventure'', Japanese manga series * "Toto" (Drax Project song), a 2018 song * "Toto" (Noizy song), a 2018 song featuring RAF Camora Gami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamela (song)
"Pamela" is a song written by David Paich and Joseph Williams and performed by Toto for the 1988 Toto album ''The Seventh One''. It was the first US single from the album, predating its release, and it peaked at #22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their final US hit to date. It also reached #9 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In Europe, "Pamela" was the second single, as "Stop Loving You" was selected as the lead single from the album instead. Background The song was written by David Paich and Joseph Williams. Paich had first written the chorus, music and words, including the name, "Pamela". Williams happened to have a friend at the time named "Pamela", and had already written a song for her by the same name. The chorus of Williams's song was used in the bridge, and Williams wrote new words and melody for the verses as well. ''Cash Box'' called it "a beautifully conceived tune, replete with the wonderful production ideas that the band is famous for." Personnel ;Toto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Be Over You
"I'll Be Over You" is a hit single by the American rock band Toto. Released as the lead single from their 1986 album, ''Fahrenheit'', the song reached number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in 1986. Lead vocals were sung by guitarist Steve Lukather, who co-wrote the song with hit songwriter Randy Goodrum (one of several collaborations between the two). Guest musician Michael McDonald provided the vocal counterpoint on the recording. "I'll Be Over You" spent two weeks at number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, Toto's second song to top this chart (following 1983's "I Won't Hold You Back"). Composition Lukather explained the song's lyrics: "What the song is basically saying is, the guy has broken up with a girl, and realized that he should never have broken up with this girl, and he's still really deeply in love with her. Sort of like a warning to people, like, you never know how good you got it until you don't have it anymore." Reception ''Cash Box'' said that "The w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Won't Hold You Back
"I Won't Hold You Back" is a song by American rock band Toto, written and sung by Steve Lukather for their fourth album, ''Toto IV'', released in 1983 (see 1983 in music). The song features the Eagles' bass player Timothy B. Schmit on backing vocals during the choruses. Reception '' Cash Box'' described it as "a soft torch tune about a man letting go of his lover, praising the "somber vocals, light piano and electric guitar flourishes." It was described by '' Billboard'' as a "grandly-orchestrated ballad". Chart performance The power ballad peaked at number 10 in the U.S. on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart on May 7, 1983; becoming their fourth and last top ten hit. It also spent three weeks at number one on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart. The single only managed to scrape into the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart at No. 37. In Canada, it peaked at number 17 on the ''RPM'' Top Singles chart, as well as reaching No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also peaked at number 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgy Porgy (song)
"Georgy Porgy" () is a song written by David Paich, included on American rock band Toto's self-titled debut album in 1978. It was released as a single in 1979 and charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 (number 48) as well as on both the R&B (number 18) and Dance (number 80) charts. The lead vocals are performed by guitarist Steve Lukather. Cheryl Lynn provided the female backing vocal, singing an adaptation from the nursery rhyme "Georgie Porgie". ''Cash Box'' said the song begins "with stout drumming and melodic piano playing, conga backing and excellent overlapping flute, guitar and vocal lines." The song is still performed on tour. It is adapted with improvisational solos on guitar and keyboards. In a 1988 interview with ''Modern Drummer'', Jeff Porcaro discussed developing the groove for "Georgy Porgy": :"...it's imitating Paul Humphrey heavily; it's imitating Earl Palmer very heavily. When it comes to that groove, my biggest influences were Paul Humphrey, Ed Greene, Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Supply The Love
"I'll Supply the Love" is a song written by David Paich and recorded by Toto, with a lead vocal by Bobby Kimball. It was issued on Toto's debut album, ''Toto'', and released as a single in January 1979. It peaked at number 45 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it spent nine weeks on the chart. Internationally, the song was a minor hit in both Australia (#92) and Canada (#73), but did best in New Zealand, where it peaked at #29. ''Cash Box'' said it has " power guitar chords, rhythmic changes, impassioned singing and strong chorus." ''Billboard'' said that "David Paich's knack for writing great hooks is evident in this uptempo rocker which features tatsy instrumentation and high vocals." ''Record World'' called it a "sterling effort" with "brisk chording and vocals." ''Classic Rock History'' critic Brian Kachejian rated it as Toto's 6th greatest song, calling it a "knockout song." "I'll Supply the Love" is also featured in the 2011 film ''Zookeeper''. Toto *Bobby Kimb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Believe (Toto Song)
"Make Believe" is a song by the American rock band Toto, released as the second single (third in Europe) from their triple platinum 1982 album ''Toto IV''. It peaked at number 19 in ''Cash Box'' magazine and at #30 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart on September 25, 1982. The song was also featured on the video game '' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'' on the radio station Emotion 98.3. ''Cash Box'' called it "sunny summer pop that should reach the top," saying that "the opening piano chords recall The Beach Boys." Personnel ;Toto * Bobby Kimball – lead and backing vocals * Steve Lukather – guitars, backing vocals * David Paich – pianos, synthesizer, backing vocals * Steve Porcaro – synthesizer * David Hungate – bass * Jeff Porcaro Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro (; April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his work with the rock band Toto but is one of the most recorded session musicians in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa (Toto Song)
"Africa" is a song by American rock band Toto, the tenth and final track on their fourth studio album ''Toto IV'' (1982). It was released as a single in the US through Columbia Records in October 1982, the album's third single overall and second in Europe. The song was written by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, produced by the band, and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Elliot Scheiner. Critics praised its composition and Toto's performances. The song reached number one on the United States' ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, the band's only ''Billboard'' number one, and number one on the Canadian charts. It also peaked in the top ten in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland. The song was accompanied by a music video, which premiered in 1983, and was directed by Steve Barron, who collaborated previously with the group for " Rosanna". The video features Toto in a library, as they perform and showcase various aspects of African cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as " rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles in the mid-1960s and later, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.W. E. Studwell and D. F. Lonergan, ''The Classic Rock and Roll Reader: Rock Music from its Beginnings to the mid-1970s'' (Abingdon: Routledge, 1999), p.xi It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from the blues and rhythm and blues genres of African-American music and from country music. Rock also drew strongly from a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical, and other musical styles. For instrumentation, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a time signature using a verse–chorus form, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosanna (song)
"Rosanna" is a song written by David Paich and performed by the American rock band Toto, the opening track and the first single from their 1982 album ''Toto IV''. This song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1983 ceremony. "Rosanna" was also nominated for the Song of the Year award. It is regarded for the half-time shuffle which drummer Jeff Porcaro developed for the song. The groove has become an important staple of drum repertoire and is commonly known as the "Rosanna shuffle". The song reached number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, behind "Don't You Want Me" by the Human League and "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor. It was also one of the band's most successful singles in the UK, peaking at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and remaining on the chart for eight weeks.David Roberts ''British Hit Singles & Albums'', Guinness World Records Limited Composition and lyrics The song was written by David Paich, who has said that the song is b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
