Theiy are really some tslented musicians damn good in every position, underated.. How jeff porcaro was considered tje best drumer and it is so far! are in that situación.
Toto has a great catalog of music. I think 99 is highly underrated and forgotten. Surprised Sesame Street never capitlized on it like other pop comtemporary songs.
Im a hard rock kind of guy but Toto has a special place in my heart. I remember first hearing the song Hold the Line back in the day as a 8 year old and was blown away. The first Toto album I bought was Isolation while back in High School. I havent missed an album from these guys. Im always pumped up when I see any members named or the band in your Video headline.
Nice job on this! Like how you have MJ’s Thriller directly above 2 other Toto albums. As most fans will know, Thriller is basically a Toto album with MJ singing. Perhaps in the future, you can tell the story of how Only You from Kingdom of Desire was almost the love song for Top Gun.
I downloaded 50 Toto songs that I love. They are such a great group and have loved there songs since i found out about them in the 80s. There videos and live performances are outstanding. Keep Rockin!
I've always thought of myself of kinda a music nut , knowing by memory years and dates that music came out , but hearing the back story to Toto and other bands just blows my mind🤯🤯🤯🤯
Thank you for getting these guys on here! Have such great memories of them when I was a kid - one of my favorite groups! Love the story of his Dad - that's truly a Father's love.
Love any interviews you can do with the Toto bandmembers, Professor! They've become one of my all-time favorite bands. I don't think I could appreciate until recently just how talented they all are/were. As far as other Toto songs I would love to see covered- well, I feel like you've already touched on most of the great ones, but there was one in particular on the oft-overlooked Isolation album (1984), featuring Fergie Frederiksen on lead vocals- "Angel Don't Cry" that I would love to learn more about! I know Fergie co-wrote the song, but unfortunately, he has since passed on (RIP), so wouldn't be able to get his valuable perspective, but perhaps Luke or Paich could weigh in?
I wish you had touched on the song "animal". There are really difficult vocal theatrics if you can call them that and the groove of that song just pulls me into it every time.
One of the most incredible rock bands ever. These guys are talented, remarkable musicians. Through the 70s-80s-90s very few bands come close to matching what they did. Hated to see Mike and Jeff Porcaro die at the prime of their life.
Would love a run down on Hydra. It was such a different sound for the band, and remains some of their hardest rocking stuff; it's in my top 3 Toto albums.
I'd love you to talk about Endless as it's got such a great song structure through the verses. Also, Could This Be Love is such a great song (I hope they add this to their set). These Chains is another classic. And the list just goes on...
....ahhh, PAMELA! ...ha-HAA!! ...LOVED this tune, I played the 45(!) endlessly, with "Heart Of Mine" by Boz Scaggs, & "Everything Your Heart Desires", by Hall & Oates, Spring of 1988; ...TOTO not being in the R&R Hall Of Fame is a TRAVESTY.... let's see if Rosanna Arquette has some pull!! ...ha-HAA!! ("Pamela", # 22 Pop, May, 1988)
@@NoCanDu ....hell, I was a SENIOR! ...eating HOT DOGS for lunch, 'cause I had to pay my own TUITION...AND, so I can buy MORE 45's! ...ha-HAA!! ...those memories sure can sneak up on ya, 'eh!? ..ha-HAAA!!
Joseph Williams is a good singer but I actually liked Fergi’s voice better. The Isolation album while being different and not the typical Toto album I thought was one of the better albums. I liked the change and it had some really strong songs and Fergi’s voice was strong. I wish he would have stuck around longer.
100% agree. Somehow I even prefer Isolation rather than IV. On Isolation I think ALL the tracks hit the spot, however on IV only the hit-singles do the job..
Great segment and interview. Amazing musicians. FEEL GOOD Rock. You supply the Night, I won't hold you back, I'll be over you ... not just early pop hits but timeless Gems. Rosanna & Pamela Diamonds of writing, musicianship, vocals, perfect producing & engineering. The RRHOF is simply a PC clique run BS popularity contest. It is LONG overdue to CHANGE it's name or break into categories. The BEASTIE BOYS are in but TOTO isn't? What a Joke.
The RRHOF is controlled by Jann Werner who is a fan-boy of The Boston Bomber. I do not want ANY group given a prestigious award and recognition by a man who idolizes child murderers.
TOTO is " THE RR HALL OF FAME"! Greatest musicians and music by a band in my lifetime, I'm GEN X, 1965 ! Bravo 👏 David, Luke,Jeff, Mike, Steve, Joseph,Bobby....and all the musicians who came in to " fill in" through the years! Toto is STILL " on the Yellow Brick Road"...RIP JEFF, MIKE PORCARO...we'll see you guys somewhere over the 🌈 rainbow.
I totally agree. Toto as a band and them as session musicians should be made ire than enough. Speaking of which, session musicians like Jerry Hey, Gary Grant, Greg Phillinganes, Larry Carlton and Paulinho de Costa should also be inducted. Pick up virtually any album of the 70's and some 80's ones. Their name is on it somewhere. Horn players Tom Scott, Michael and Randy Brecker, and David Sanborn as well.
Musicians love Toto. Die hard music fans love Toto. Casual music fans love Toto. The fact they’re not in the RNR Hall of Fame says FAR more about the institution than it does about this incredible band.
Toto may have the record for having the most songs named after women: Angela, Lorraine, Goodbye Elenore, Rosanna, Carmen, Holyanna, Lea, Pamela, Anna, Melanie, Chelsea - if you dated a member of Toto, you would become immortalized.
Absolutely......one particular album comes to mind......Thriller, Michael Jackson. People talk about EVH on Beat It (Steve created the iconic lick), but Lukather is ALL OVER THAT RECORD.
I might be in a significant minority for this, but "I Won't Hold You Back" is an all-time favorite of mine. I guess because it means something to me emotionally.
Toto has so many great songs that were overlooked and never played on the radio. One of the Great American bands. Jeff Porcaro was one of the best session drummers to ever live. Kudos to the entire band. Without a doubt, one of the highest ranking bands with songs on the soundtrack of my life
I've introduced my 6 year old to Toto and Rosanna is one of her favorites. She asks me sometimes "Mommy, do you hear Rosanna playing in your head?" Or "Mama do you here 99 playing in your head?" I love it! I wanted to introduce her to REAL music with killer harmonies and amazing musicianship. Mission accomplished.👍🏻♥️🇺🇸
Parenting done right. I did that with my kids growing up. Toto, Chicago, Kiss, Rush etc. they’ all like hip hop and rap, but they also like the bands listed above as well. When I play Led Zep they sing along
"The Seventh One" is my favorite Toto-album. Every song is a masterpiece, especially "These Chains". Great shuffle-groove by Jeff and phantastic guitar- and vocal-parts by Luke. ❤👌🙏
Toto’s “I’ll be over you” was a massively underrated ballad. One of the greatest love songs ever. Just a beautiful, heartbreaker of a song. I can’t get my head around why that one didn’t chart higher. Maybe a good one to feature on your #1 in our hearts show.
As a kid of the 70s and 80s, Toto was and is my all-time favorite band! I love how humble Joe and Steve are how quickly they are to give each other and other musicians credit. In today's culture of massive egos, it's so refreshing to see icons like Toto stay the endearing rock legends they are!
They are not only great musicians but better persons , they have values some modern singers simply don't have ...They deserve to be mentioned in the HOF
Pamela is one of many great Toto songs. I'd rank it up there with their other classic hits like Africa, Rosanna, Hold The Line, and I Won't Hold You Back. What I also love about Toto is that, over the years, they never changed their sound to chase the current music trends of the day. They kept their sound and style consistent. Not too many artists can claim that.
I was a few weeks ago years old when I learned that Toto played on Thriller, and I learned it here. I was today years old when I learned his father was John Williams. Two music degrees and you are still, by far, my favorite Professor. 🤘🎵🎧
I became a fan and loyal follower of this channel because of the Professor's love of Toto and it's musicians. I love Joe Williams and Lukather's singing voices. I can listen them talk about the appreciation of other musicians, producers, songwriters, the music industry and their talents for hours. I'll be over you my all time favorite and Till the End from Fahrenheit
I've always had a soft-spot for the album before "The Seventh One", "Farenheit". I love the opening track, "Till The End" and especially the absolutely wonderful "Lea". The end of "Lea" with the answering vocals is just so beautiful. Great album with some amazing songs.
Pamela is one of my favorite of theirs. My first year of college! So many don't know how many great songs Steve Lukather played guitar on..."Beat It" Michael Jackson, "Love Me Tomorrow" Chicago, "Physical" Olivia Newton-John, "Running with the Night" Lionel Richie...many others...
That "Running With the Night" solo and the outro are downright sick. I can't believe that was in one take, and he didn't even know that they were running the tape! Most guitarists would have to spend weeks memorizing how to play that.
I'm 68...From the first day I listened to TOTO I've been a huge Fan. Pamela and Rosanna are my two favorites. They've been at the top of my list since the late 70's. My sweet ex-wife surprised me with TOTO tickets last year. They brought a tear or two when I heard them live. So many amazing memories from their 40 plus years of killer music. All I can say is THANK YOU guys. Your music will last forever in my heart.
@@heidichristensen7919 "All Us Boys" is awesome- it's probably the closest they ever came to sounding like The Clash... Just demonstrates how eclectic their sound is!
Ah, Pamela. Flash back to '88, sophomore year in college, and I fell hard for this new student, Pam, that had just transferred in. She ended up Friend-Zoning me, being new to the campus and not wanting to get tied down too quickly. My roommate just tortured me afterward, singing this song unprompted whenever he wanted to give me crap. Turns out, I really ended up loving the song, even after the real Pam had moved on and eventually got married out of college. Fast forward more than 20 years later, after two failed first marriages, we ended up re-connecting. Been married now since 2012, and couldn't be happier. And, this song still rocks! Only now, without the extra sting. I agree, Professor, Toto is one of the great American bands of all time. Without a doubt, one of the best collections of musical talent in one band. Thanks for the interview!
Very nice interview with Steve and Joseph. Toto is worthy to have induction in the Hall of Fame. They made classics, huge hits. John Williams is a genius, also composed the theme for Lost in Space, one of the GOATs.
My wife used to run the official Toto Fanclub and was there in the studio when Joe originally auditioned for the band. She said he was copying the sound of other singers like a chameleon.
Yeah in interviews Joe tells about that moment. Somewhere (don't know which interview or article) he said he tried to sing as much like Bobby Kimball as possible. He was really good in imitating other voices. For example, on his Early Years album he sounds similar to Michael Jackson.
It was a catchy hit and it got frequent airplay one minute and was gone the next. I heard it here and there on radio then but the fact the record company issue happened explains why it didn't go higher because it moved steadily up charts and abruptly stopped. I heard Stop Loving You on complications and no reason that couldn't have made top 40 as well.
Jeff Porcaro for Toto is one of the best drummers i have ever seen. He is so intense hitting that cymbal saying I am here watch out! Awesome song writer and producer. RIP my friend!
I won’t Hold You Back has always been my favorite song. So sad, so heartbreaking and in the beginning the piano just sucks you in and breaks your heart.
Toto is the biggest snub for the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. Seriously, there is not a better group of musicians in the world. Each of everybody in that band is considered at the top of their instrument class. Together, they are absolutely unstoppable. When I think of a true Musicians band, these guys are the first to come to mind. I truthfully don’t think there is anybody better.
Hydra was my favorite album of Toto. I've always wanted to know what lyrics are being mumbled in the background during the introduction of Secret Love.
Thx for this! Toto consisted of the finest musicians of the entire biz. Joe is such a tremendously good singer. Toto in general, and their records besides Toto I and IV in particular have def. deserved way more acknowledgement. Please keep hangin' in there boys! Moreover, when seeing Jeff in the videos, I'm still feeling this melancholic emptiness... He won't be forgotten.
Geez! “Pamela” was such a good song. I can’t sing loud enough when I hear it! And my version is pretty bad, but I don’t care... Btw, the new album covers remind me of the KISS solo albums of the 1970s.
What Joseph is referring to was taking a job in the hospitality industry because he thought he was finished but he still felt a responsibility to provide for his family. That’s character.
Isolation was an underrated album for sure! As much as I love both Joe and Bobby's voices, I think Fergie Frederiksen - who sang lead on only that album - doesn't really get his due. I would love to see "Angel Don't Cry" featured on here!
Going back to Fahrenheit, how "I'll Be Over You" wasn't a top 10 hit (more like a number one hit), is beyond me. Seriously. Toto is definitely love on this channel!! Toto is right behind Journey as one of the greatest bands of the 70s/80s.
I've loved Toto's music for many, many years, but only recently have I begun watching their videos. It's amazing how much more meaningful the music becomes when you learn something about the individual members of the band. Years after their deaths, I find myself grieving the loss of Jeff and Mike. It literally hurts me when I watch them in the old videos, and know they were cheated out of so much of their lives. Some of my favorite songs - I Won't Hold You Back, I'll Be Over You - mean a lot more to me after seeing Steve Lukather singing with his heart in every word. I can't help feeling that he was singing about his own life. I wish I had some way to let them know how their music affects me, and how much it has become a necessary part of my life. All of this is badly expressed, but definitely from my heart.
I once read, quite a while ago and I can’t remember where, that on the day Luke recorded the guitar solo on “Pamela” he had been golfing with Eddie Van Halen. When he got in the studio, Paich said, “Let’s hear some of that Van Halen stuff.” It’s exactly what I imagine Luke imitating Eddie would sound like.
I, have the seventh one i love it for me the best album joseph so carismatic singer he has great voice.. Like bobby kimball they are the voices of toto..
These are two songs that technically are hits but most people in the mainstream aren't aware of.. when people think of Toto they think of the stuff with Bobby Kimball on vocals.
Steve and Joe are really great, humble guys. They still have a passion to create. I definitely need to pull out Fahrenheit and The Seventh One. Not to mention picking up their new solo albums. Another great video, Adam. Enjoy your weekend.
I feel like the whole world should be forever in your dad’s debt for the sacrifice he made and got you that les Paul. It not only Changed your life, it changed our too!!!
One of the things that I've been doing recently is going back to songs I heard as a kid/teenager but never really got into until now. "Pamela" was definitely one of those songs that I just rediscovered, so the timing for this video couldn't have been better for me.
One of my favorite videos you've done! Love Luke! He's one of my favorite musicians of all time! Man, him and Jeff and Paich were just a force of nature! Thanks for the great interviews!!!
ToTo is already a ballgame band in my heart. They are awesome musicians and great vocals. I grew up listening to ToTo and modeled my drumming after Jeff’s chops which is very hard to follow but like Luke, David, Mike and Joesph are masters at their craft topnotch musicians! I don’t think there isn’t any music they make that would ever be bad. We all miss Jeff dearly in my mind one of the best drummer ever and, I think he was way ahead of all drummers also Luke and David rips their parts. My favorite band of all time!
Two of their greatest. Love them both, but Rosanna is their best song. This band, and all the members deserve to be in the HOF. They played on the majority of the hit songs in the eighties.
Thanks for this. Pamela has always been my favorite Toto tune (along with Rosanna, of course). LOVE the way piano/bass/drums in the verses. KILLER!!! And Luke is a great story teller. His autobiography “The Gospel According to Luke” is fantastic.
The Seventh One really holds up with it’s rich production & excellent musicianship. Every song is perfect! Great interview! Pamela & Home of the Brave are my personal favorites.
Great song from a great album! My favorite album of theirs will always be Turn Back (Hydra’s a close 2nd), but love them all and really dig the new solo material from Steve and Joe! Keep on rocking...
I learn something new every day on this channel. I'm a big fan of John Williams I have a bunch of the sound tracks he has composed and I never knew he had a son that in music, I'm not really much of a toto fan so I didn't know his son was in the group ..
