The Essential

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Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleRatingLength
1Rosanna
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1982)
recording of:
Rosanna
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995), Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Spirit Two Music
sub-publisher:
Sony Music Publishing (Japan), Inc., A Division (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
3.84:04
2Stop Loving You
producer:
George Massenburg, Bill Payne and Toto (US rock group)
bass guitar:
Mike Porcaro
brass [horns]:
Chuck Findley (trumpet, trombone, horn player), Gary Grant (brass), Gary Herbig, Jerry Hey and James Pankow
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar [lead and rhythm guitars]:
Steve Lukather
percussion:
Michael G. Fisher (percussionist) and Jeff Porcaro
saxophone [brass]:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
synthesizer:
David Paich and Bill Payne
background vocals:
Steve Lukather, David Paich and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
lead vocals:
Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
vocals:
Jon Anderson (Yes/Jon & Vangelis)
brass [horns] arranger:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
recording of:
Stop Loving You
writer:
Steve Lukather and David Paich
publisher:
BMG Songs, Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Inactive and Rehtakul Veets Music
3.454:31
3Hold the Line
recording of:
Hold the Line
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc. and Spirit Two Music
sub-publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
3.43:33
4Caught in the Balance
recording of:
Caught in the Balance
writer:
Steve Lukather, David Paich and Simon Phillips (rock drummer)
36:23
599
producer:
James Guthrie, Tom Knox and Toto (US rock group)
bass:
David Hungate
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jeff Porcaro
guitar and lead vocals:
Steve Lukather
keyboard:
David Paich and Steve Porcaro
piano:
David Paich
background vocals:
Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1979), Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1979) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1979)
recording of:
99
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc.
live recording of:
99
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc.
3.855:14
6The Other Side
recording of:
The Other Side (from 1991-02 until 1992-05-07)
writer:
Rory Kaplan, David Paich and William Sherwood
44:42
7I Won’t Hold You Back
recording engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer) (strings) and Al Schmitt
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:
Greg Ladanyi
bass guitar:
David Hungate
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jeff Porcaro
guitar and lead vocals:
Steve Lukather
piano:
David Paich
strings:
The Martyn Ford Orchestra
synthesizer:
Steve Porcaro
background vocals:
Steve Lukather and Timothy B. Schmit
conductor:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
orchestrator:
James Newton Howard (American score composer), David Paich and Marty Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982) and Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
additionally recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
I Won’t Hold You Back
lyricist and composer:
Steve Lukather
publisher:
Rehtakul Veets Music, Universal Music–MGB Songs, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3.54:59
8Africa
music videos:
Africa by Toto (US rock group)
recording of:
Africa (Toto)
writer:
Jeffrey Porcaro and David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Rising Storm Music, Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) and Spirit Two Music
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
54:23
9Don’t Chain My Heart
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
recording of:
Don’t Chain My Heart (from 1991-02 until 1992-05-07)
writer:
Toto (US rock group)
publisher:
Buddy Love Music, Davlo Music, Freesongs (use Feesongs for Fee Waybill publisher), Micheluce Music and Rising Storm Music
44:44
102 Hearts
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
recording of:
2 Hearts (from 1991-02 until 1992-05-07)
writer:
Toto (US rock group)
publisher:
Buddy Love Music, Davlo Music, Micheluce Music and Rising Storm Music
45:09
11Waiting for Your Love
recording engineer:
Tom Knox
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:
Greg Ladanyi
bass guitar:
David Hungate
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
background vocals:
Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich
lead vocals:
Bobby Kimball
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982) and Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
recording of:
Waiting for Your Love
writer:
Bobby Kimball and David Paich
publisher:
E-Balastin’ Music, Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Sheetfire Music, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
3.754:15
12Make Believe
recording engineer:
Tom Knox
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:
Greg Ladanyi
bass guitar:
David Hungate
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
saxophone:
Jon Smith (saxophonist)
background vocals:
Tom Kelly (songwriter), Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich
lead vocals:
Bobby Kimball
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982) and Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
recording of:
Make Believe
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
4.13:46
13Goodbye Elenore
recording engineer:
John Weaver (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Geoff Workman
bass:
David Hungate
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
keyboard and synthesizer:
David Paich
vocals:
Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Goodbye Elenore
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
44:55
14Home of the Brave
recording of:
Home of the Brave
writer:
Steve Lukather, David Paich, Jimmy Webb (US songwriter, composer, producer, pianist & singer) and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
46:48
15How Does It Feel
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1984)
recording of:
How Does It Feel
lyricist and composer:
Steve Lukather
53:52
16The Road Goes On
recording of:
The Road Goes On
writer:
Glen Ballard, Steve Lukather and David Paich
4:24
▼ CD 2
#TitleRatingLength
1I Will Remember
recording of:
I Will Remember (song performed by Toto)
writer:
Steve Lukather and Stan Lynch
publisher:
Buddy Love Music and Mantanzas Music
4:24
2Georgy Porgy
engineer and mixer:
Tom Knox
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
bass guitar:
David Hungate
drums (drum set):
Jeffrey Porcaro
guitar and lead vocals:
Steve Lukather
keyboard:
David Paich and Steve Porcaro
percussion:
Lenny Castro and Jeffrey Porcaro
piano:
David Paich
background vocals:
Cheryl Lynn (1970s Disco singer)
strings arranger:
Marty Paich and Sid Sharp
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1978) and Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Studio 55 in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Georgy Porgy
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
is based on:
Georgie Porgie (nursery rhyme)
3.54:11
3Just Can’t Get to You
recording of:
Just Can’t Get to You
lyricist and composer:
Glen Ballard, Steve Lukather and David Paich
45:04
4Pamela
recording of:
Pamela
writer:
David Paich and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc. and Jogi Wimball Music
4:33
5Baby He’s Your Man
recording of:
Baby He’s Your Man
lyricist and composer:
Siedah Garrett, Steve Lukather and David Paich
35:43
6I’ll Supply the Love
engineer and mixer:
Tom Knox
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
bass guitar:
David Hungate
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jeffrey Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
keyboard:
David Paich and Steve Porcaro
piano:
David Paich
background vocals:
Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich
lead vocals:
Bobby Kimball
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1978) and Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Studio 55 in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
I’ll Supply the Love
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc.
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
3.353:48
7Holyanna
recording of:
Holyanna
writer:
David Paich and Jeff Porcaro
4:17
8The Turning Point
recording of:
The Turning Point
writer:
Steve Lukather, Stan Lynch, David Paich, Simon Phillips (rock drummer) and Mike Porcaro
publisher:
Buddy Love Music, Davlo Music, Mantanzas Music, Micheluce Music and Pants Party Publishing
4:06
9If You Belong to Me
recording of:
If You Belong to Me (Toto song)
lyricist and composer:
Steve Lukather, Stan Lynch and David Paich
4:01
10Can You Hear What I’m Saying
producer:
James Guthrie
recording of:
Can You Hear What I’m Saying
writer:
Jean-Michel Byron, David Paich and Mike Porcaro
35:01
11Slipped Away
recording of:
Slipped Away
lyricist and composer:
Steve Lukather, Stan Lynch, David Paich, Simon Phillips (rock drummer) and Mike Porcaro
45:18
12Dave’s Gone Skiing
recording of:
Dave’s Gone Skiing
composer:
Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips (rock drummer) and Mike Porcaro
3.55:01
13Without Your Love
engineer:
Tom Knox and Shep Lonsdale
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:
Greg Ladanyi
bass guitar:
Michael Porcaro
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
keyboard:
David Paich and Steve Porcaro
percussion:
Sidney (percussionist?)
background vocals:
Paulette Brown and Tony Walthes
arranger:
Toto (US rock group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
recording of:
Without Your Love (Toto song)
lyricist and composer:
David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
44:31
14Stranger in Town
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
bass:
Mike Porcaro
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
saxophone:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
synthesizer:
Mike Cotten, David Paich and Steve Porcaro
background vocals:
Fergie Frederiksen, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather and David Paich
bass vocals:
Gene Morford
lead vocals:
David Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1984) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1984)
recording of:
Stranger in Town
writer:
Jeffrey Porcaro and David Paich
publisher:
Cowbella Music (US work publisher) and Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc.
3.654:46
15Til the End
engineer:
Tom Knox and Shep Lonsdale
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:
Greg Ladanyi
bass guitar:
Michael Porcaro
brass [horns]:
Bill Reichenbach (jazz trombonist), Charlie Loper (American trombonist), Chuck Findley (trumpet, trombone, horn player), Gary Grant (brass) and Jerry Hey
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Steve Lukather
keyboard:
David Paich and Steve Porcaro
percussion:
Lenny Castro and Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
background vocals:
Mike Sherwood
additional brass [horns] arranger:
Jerry Hey
arranger:
Toto (US rock group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
recording of:
Till the End (Toto song)
writer:
David Paich and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Johnson Jo Music, Off Backstreet Music, Inc., Seph Music, Universal Texas City Music Inc., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
45:29
16I’ll Be Over You
engineer:
Tom Knox and Shep Lonsdale
producer:
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:
Greg Ladanyi
bass guitar:
Michael Porcaro
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar and lead vocals:
Steve Lukather
keyboard and synthesizer:
David Paich and Steve Porcaro
percussion:
Lenny Castro and Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
Rhodes piano [Yamaha DX7 rhodes]:
David Paich
background vocals:
Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer) and Joseph Williams (vocalist for Toto, son of composer John Williams)
arranger:
Toto (US rock group)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) and Columbia Records (EMI-owned 1931-1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973) (in 1986)
recording of:
I’ll Be Over You
writer:
Randy Goodrum and Steve Lukather
publisher:
California Phase Music, Randy Goodrum Inc., Rehtakul Veets Music and Universal Music–MGB Songs
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3.53:48

Credits

Release

ASIN:DE: B0054RVT0E [info]

Release group

part of:The Essential (Sony/Legacy compilations) (order: 14)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/525426 [info]
Wikidata:Q1091270 [info]