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David Paich
Behind The Song
02.24.26
How Rotary Phones, Multiple Girlfriends, and the Sly & The Family Stone’s Classic “Hot Fun in The Summertime” Inspired Toto’s First Hit
By
Tina Benitez-Eves
David Paich of Toto. Photo taken in Calabasas on 02/28/22 (Photo by Alessandro Solca/Courtesy of Mascot Label Group)
The List
06.26.24
4 Classic Songs by Various Artists Featuring Toto’s David Paich
By
Matt Friedlander
Features
10.24.23
6 Toto Songs That Are Miles Away from Yacht Rock
By
Al Melchior
Features
10.16.23
Toto Talks ‘Toto’ to Celebrate Their Debut Album’s 45th Anniversary
By
Al Melchior
Features
09.11.23
The Meaning Behind “Hold the Line” by Toto
By
Savannah Dantona
Features
06.08.23
Meaning Behind the Fats Domino-Inspired “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs
By
Tina Benitez-Eves
Latest Music News & Stories
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By
Tina Benitez-Eves
Features
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Top 10 Toto Songs (1978 – 2018)
By
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Reviews
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Review: David Paich is Taking the Toys Down From the Attic
By
Lee Zimmerman