Composed entirely of seasoned studio musicians, Toto seemed to come out of nowhere. They did not get known first on the club circuit as nearly all bands do prior to being signed by a label. Their reputations in the studio were enough. For example, Paich, Hungate and Jeff Porcaro wrote songs for and performed on Boz Scaggs' album Silk Degrees.
Toto released their debut album Toto in October 1978, selling two million copies based on their top ten hit Hold the Line. The next two albums Hydra and Turn Back had little success, but Toto IV (released in 1982) featured the number one hit Africa as well as the top ten single Rosanna. Toto IV went multi-platinum and earned several Grammy Awards including 1983 Album of the Year and Record of the Year (for "Rosanna").
Their only film work to date was for the 1984 David Lynch science fiction film Dune. In addition to their own score, they also recorded the Prophecy Theme, composed by Brian Eno.
After the release of Toto IV, Mike Porcaro (brother to Jeff and Steve), joined the group on bass, replacing Hungate. In 1984, Bobby Kimball left the group after being arrested for selling cocaine and was replaced by Dennis Frederiksen aka Fergie Frederiksen, who was replaced not long after by Joseph Williams.
Steve Porcaro left the band in 1988, however, he still contributes as a sideman.
In 1990, Jean-Michel Byron replaced Williams for the new recordings on Past to Present 1977-1990, then left with Lukather becoming the group's lead singer.
On August 5, 1992, Jeff Porcaro died of a heart attack, days after completing work on Kingdom of Desire. The group considered disbanding, before adding British drummer Simon Phillips for the subsequent tour. In the years since Porcaro's death, Lukather has seemingly succeeded Paich as the band's de facto leader.
In 1999, Bobby Kimball returned to the lineup after a 15-year absence.
Greg Phillinganes joined the lineup in 2004 to fill in for David Paich during a tour, then officially joined Toto in 2005.
After a period of rumours and some allusions, on June 5th, 2008 Steve Lukather made an official announcement on his website stevelukather.net, stating: "The fact is yes I have left Toto. There is no more Toto." Lukather further stated that after 31 years of recording, producing and playing with Toto without even missing one single gig, he couldn't do it anymore: "I just can't do it anymore and at 50 years old I wanted to start over and give it one last try on my own." With Lukather being the only original member left in the band (Bobby Kimball was also an original member, but was out of the band from 1984-1998) there was no other option than to call it quits. As the main motivation for his decision, Lukather said: "When Dave retired that was REAL hard for me 'cause we started the band together. Hell, it's 35 years if you count High School where the core all met. When Mike fell ill and had to leave that was it for me. If there isn't Paich or at least one Porcaro how can we even call it Toto?" Luke also stated: "Honestly, I have just had enough. This is NOT a break. It is over. I really can't go out and play Hold The Line with a straight face anymore." The break-up of Toto after 31 years received mixed reactions from the fans, but in general the decision was understood and many agreed with Lukather's reasons to quit the band.
On April 5th, 2008, Toto played what would be their last show ever, in Seoul, Korea, as a part of their Falling In Between Live tour. This left lots of fans without a real farewell tour.
On February 26th, 2010, Steve Lukather announced on his Twitter-account that Toto are reforming for a brief tour in Europe in the summer of 2010 to honor bass player Mike Porcaro, who's suffering from ALS syndrome. Line-up will include David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Simon Phillips, Joseph Williams and Nathan East.
Toto released their fourteenth studio album and their first in nine years titled Toto XIV on March 20 (Europe), March 23 (UK and Oceania), and March 24, 2015 (North America). To promote the newly finished project, the band started a world tour running with an extensive European headline arena tour including appearances at key festivals, along with a North American tour to follow in the summer of 2015 and Asia later that year.[43][44]
On March 15, 2015, former bassist Mike Porcaro died, due to complications from his battle with ALS, in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles.[45]
On 6 April 2015, Toto announced that they would embark on 7 August 2015 in Mashantucket, Connecticut with veteran progressive band Yes on a joint summer tour of North America due to end on 12 September 2015 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.[46][47][48] Shannon Forrest has continued to perform as the band's drummer.
On 29 September 2015, Toto announced the first leg of their 2016 Tour in support of Toto XIV consisting of European and Japanese dates. Leland Sklar, who joined them on their 2007 and 2008 tours, replaced founding member Hungate.[49] Sklar left Toto in early 2017 and was replaced by Shem von Schroeck.
Toto will release their anniversary album "40 Trips Around The Sun" on February 9, 2018. Then, they'll embark on their world tour promoting their album and celebrating 40 years of music.
The original lineup (1978)
* David Paich - vocals and keyboards
* Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals
* Bobby Kimball - vocals
* Steve Porcaro - keyboards
* David Hungate - bass
* Jeff Porcaro - drums
The last lineup (2017)
* David Paich - vocals and keyboards
* Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals
* Joseph Williams - vocals
* Steve Porcaro - vocals and keyboards
Just Can
Toto Lyrics
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Just to talk to you again
Please don't run away this time
Until I say what's on my mind.
Tonight I need to stay with you
This time I'm not passing through
Tear down the walls around your heart
I just can't get to you girl
Oh yeah, I just can't get to you
If you won't let me through girl
Oh no, I just can't get to you.
You say you really need me here
So I can't let you disappear
Even though it's getting late
Somehow I seem to hesitate.
'Cause I just can't get to you girl
Oh yeah, I just can't get to you...
If you won't let me through girl
Oh no, I just can't get to you.
You're afraid that you'll get hurt again
Yes, I knw that's how it feels
Don't surrender, that's no way to win
Let it go, let me in
'Cause I just can't get to you
Just can't get to you girl
Oh yeah, just can't get to you
If you won't let me through girl
Oh no, I just can't get to you
Just can't get to you girl
Oh yeah, just can't get to you
You won't let me through girl
Oh no, I just can't get to you.
The lyrics to Toto's "Just Can't Get To You" depict a man driving in the rain, trying to reach the woman he loves. The song starts with the man pleading with her not to run away this time, because he really needs to talk to her. He wants to tear down the walls around her heart and express what's on his mind. However, despite his efforts, he just can't seem to get through to her. She is hesitant to let him in, because she is afraid of getting hurt again.
The chorus repeats the song's main message - that the man is unable to reach his lover. He desperately wants to stay with her, but she won't let him through. The lyrics are full of emotional tension and frustration, as the man tries to convey his feelings to his lover.
The bridge of the song offers hope for their relationship. The man acknowledges that the woman is afraid of getting hurt again, but he urges her not to give up on love. He asks her to let him in and stop holding back, because he just can't get to her otherwise.
Overall, Toto's "Just Can't Get To You" is a powerful ballad about the struggle to communicate in a relationship. It captures the frustration and heartache that can come from trying to reach someone who is emotionally closed off.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving' through the rain
I am going through difficult times to meet you.
Just to talk to you again
I want to have a conversation with you once more.
Please don't run away this time
I hope you don't avoid talking to me again.
Until I say what's on my mind.
I need to express my feelings and thoughts to you.
Tonight I need to stay with you
This night, it is crucial for me to be by your side.
This time I'm not passing through
This time, I am not merely crossing paths with you.
Tear down the walls around your heart
Please let your guard down and be vulnerable with me.
And though I know it's who you are
I understand that it is part of your personality.
I just can't get to you girl
I want to connect with you, but I feel like it is impossible.
Oh yeah, I just can't get to you
It seems like there are constant obstacles keeping us apart.
If you won't let me through girl
If you don't allow yourself to be open to me.
Oh no, I just can't get to you.
I won't be able to reach you emotionally.
You say you really need me here
You claim that you want me to be present with you.
So I can't let you disappear
I cannot let you leave or distance yourself from me.
Even though it's getting late
Although it is becoming later, I still want to try to talk to you.
Somehow I seem to hesitate.
However, I am holding back for some reason.
'Cause I just can't get to you girl
It is because it feels like it is impossible for me to connect with you.
You're afraid that you'll get hurt again
You fear that you will experience pain like you have before.
Yes, I know that's how it feels
I understand where you are coming from.
Don't surrender, that's no way to win
Giving up isn't the way to overcome your fear.
Let it go, let me in
Please allow yourself to let go and trust in me.
Just can't get to you girl
It feels like my efforts to connect with you are futile.
Oh yeah, just can't get to you
It is frustrating and disheartening to be kept at a distance.
You won't let me through girl
It feels like you are deliberately keeping me at arm's length.
Oh no, I just can't get to you.
I am feeling powerless to reach you emotionally.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GLEN BALLARD, STEVEN LEE LUKATHER, DAVID F FRANK PAICH
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