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@marionapoleoni4502

Жыл бұрын

Oh man I need one of these (the signed ones) I hope they’re still available in a few days. Thank you.

@debmurray2734

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Studio date was days after my 18th bday, and only a few months before I joined my first "real" band. I was marveling at how David Leonard's OVERtime rate was $10/hr - significantly lower than today's U.S. min wage.

The world misses Jeff Porcaro... more than ever!

@deadshot4245

10 ай бұрын

amen

Musical royalty. Never again will we see an era like the 70s and early 80s. Unparalleled musicianship and commitment to craft. Humbling and inspiring.

@debmurray2734

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. We owe a debt of thanks to Steve Porcaro for his talent and willingness to brute force the early-day tech into musical submission. All those Paich piano keyboard riffs were always the sounds that hooked me in. Amazing interview- I was floored by the knowledge of the (young!) interviewer- gonna do some homework on him, clearly he is someone I should know more about.

@deadshot4245

10 ай бұрын

Jeff if only he couldve been a part of this too fucking miss him

@chewie2299

8 ай бұрын

If u take Luke out of the band they can pull it off w out the others but w out Luke hell naw..thing Is all are great but w out Luke there is no ToTo. Real talk 😊

@sebrura

4 ай бұрын

You're damn right, unfortunately.

It's nice to see David Paich looking so healthy and vibrant again. Love these guys - so talented and enthusiastic, and yet so unaffected

@andymontgomery9330

3 ай бұрын

His speaking voice sounds like Dan Patrick.

To clarify the "Dirty Laundry" section - those synth/organ parts were all Danny Kortchmar's, the co-writer of the song. I didn't mention Danny enough in my description of the session. He was totally guiding the proceedings, knew exactly what he wanted and was an absolute groove to work with. The genius behind the synth parts was Kootch - I'm describing how we pulled it off. I added some samples and sweetened it later but Danny was the man that night. I was always thrilled to get invited to the party.

@johnqpublic4662

7 ай бұрын

Yes, because the Boomers got to exploit the technology first because of an accident of birth.

@JackTaylorsFoodReviews

7 ай бұрын

Steve, I have commented below should you be interested. But, so many people overlook Kootch, however, I have to say, how much grace you have shown over the years. Your genius (not withstanding everyone else's in the band) is recognised by many. I've watched many snippets of you saying you had your fill with touring. I get that. Your body of work, talent and dedication are legendary. I listened to Jeff playing with David on the Paiste products release when I was like 14 yrs old (Im nearly 50 now). I listened to The Seventh One daily from being 14 til about 18 lol - playing along with Jeff. However, all of you inspired me - over the years I've been fortunate to message back and forth with Luke - some years ago now - but you guys have absolutely been the bedrock of my musical life. I realise many may message you - but I just wanted to thank you, sorry for the fanboy stuff, but you've really impacted my life for many positive reasons. So thank you Sir. I hold you in high esteem

@kevinellis8307

4 ай бұрын

You are such a top notch person Steve to add this comment. I’ve always loved TOTO from “Hold the Line” all the way through late 70s/80s era. I bet you have been a joy & a blast to collaborate with through the years. I commend you Steve Pocarao and the entire Porcaro family !! Your name is synonymous with Excellence in Music History!! Thank you Steve!! ❤️‍🩹🙏❤️

@kevinellis8307

4 ай бұрын

Btw, was that Rosanna Arquette…? 🤔

@martincaz7772

3 күн бұрын

@@kevinellis8307 Apparently.

Paich and Pocaro are indeed living legends.

@bugmanuk

Жыл бұрын

And so are their sons!

@SamanthaMunitz

Жыл бұрын

@@bugmanuk I'm referring to David and Steve.

@bugmanuk

Жыл бұрын

@@SamanthaMunitz and I’m referring to their brothers

@zenqba

Жыл бұрын

@@bugmanuk

@zenqba

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Samantha! Great comment!

Thank you. Most people think Toto ended after IV. The subsequent albums just got better and better. The melodies got stronger. Luke's solos became more inspirational. Every single time they brought their A Game. Right up to their finale Old Is New. In my life Toto are simply ubiquitous and so so needed.

@waltersimmons946

Жыл бұрын

The first 4 albums are the GOLD standard of TOTOS history because the first album (TOTO)was an out of the box success Hydra and Turn Back not as successful but the TOTO rises like a Phoenix getting 9 Grammy nominations but taking home 6 Grammys for TOTO IV. Yes all the succeeding albums are great but the first four showed they were hungry. Can't beat that notion.

@gilbertocolafabio9916

11 ай бұрын

Visti live collettivamente I migliori musicisti del mondo

@cofla73

2 ай бұрын

​@@waltersimmons946pp uuuuuuuuygggghbbbbbbb

Watching the end bought tears to my eyes ,as the older I get I realise how lucky I was growing up in such a grest era of music. Thanks to all involved in getting this music to us.

@Groov3lab

Жыл бұрын

I feel ya ❤ I was born in 85 but my dad introducing me to toto and boz scaggs at a young age started my venture into knowing almost everything that these geniuses have worked on. I've had a 2year hiatus from playing but have been watching these guys talk lately is getting them juices flowing again. They will always be my heroes

I RARELY watch YT videos without fast forwarding through various parts... This interview and the previous one with Steve Lukather were watched start to finish. The knowledge and even more so, the IMPACT these session musicians had on music cannot be overstated. Being 53 years old, I was so fortunate to grow up when musicians actually had to figure things out strictly by the level of their musicianship. I was listening to Spotify one day recently and a song (not Toto) I haven't heard in well over 35 years came on. When I looked at the credits... yup.. Luke and Jeff were on it. I challenge anyone that watched this interview to Google search each one of the Toto musicians. They have contributed to so many hit songs that you'd be floored. While Michael Jackson's Thriller album is no doubt one of the greatest of all time, you'll see Toto's DNA all over it. These guys are true legends!!

@sunsetsoundrecorders

Жыл бұрын

💜

@sunsetsoundrecorders

Ай бұрын

Again, thanks so much for this comment. This is why I do this. Appreciate you writing this. -Drew

TOTO, one of my favorite bands of all time!! Why are they not in the R&R Hall. Of Fame??? Ridiculous!!!

Two of the best musicians ever. I still brag about playing in still life with you Steve . Toto will always will be my favorite band. LOVE YOU GUYS.

Good grief… The playing at the end from them both is incredible. Absolutely beautiful and that piano sounds amazing. Legends… Both of them. Thank you for this video.

So great to see David Paich and Steve Porcaro together again. The Baldwin SD10 sounds incredible too.

When I was 13 years-old, I saw "99" on some video show before MTV, and I went to my parent's piano (which I still have) and learned how to play 99 by ear. I could go on-and-on, but it doesn't matter. At the age of 57, I'm still a huge fan, and thankful for David and Steve, and thank you TOTO! You made so many of us so damn happy!

This was wonderful. I remember I wrote to the Toto fan club, which had the address on maybe the inner sleeve of the first album, I received I think a t-shirt, an 8x10 band photo, and a pencil lol - this was in 1979, I was 12. Luke signed the photo when Toto played The Roseland in NYC in 1992 touring behind KOD, he saw the photo and cracked “Oh man, whaddya have, my baby pictures?” How I love Toto.

I always love Steve's mannerisms. So animated when he talks. Two incredible musicians and legends. Would love to hear them talk about Mike Porcaro.

@jaggass

11 ай бұрын

Even more when plays. He gets into so much and has some killer moves on stage

@CherylBattista

9 ай бұрын

But that’s got to be hard to talk about. 😢❤

Imagine what albums might be like without Toto. The group is full of geniuses. Thanks, Sunset for the great interview.

These guys are heroes who only come around once in a lifetime. Could literally listen to them speak all day and still be hooked on every word. Thanks for the great interview.

So awesome to see interviews with guys I grew up listening to! At 60 years old I still think back on the first time I heard Hold the Line on the radio in 1978 as a 15 year old!

@Dorfhiker

9 ай бұрын

Same. The guitar riff was pretty heavy for a pop song at the time

These guys are the biggest part of my life's soundtrack, from hearing the debut album at age 15, all the way up to and through their latest solo records. No one will ever come close to achieving the musical legacy ALL the members of TOTO have, even if a lot of it made its impact by their contributions being made behind the scenes. Well done Sunset Sound for putting this, and the Steve Lukather interview, together for past, present, and future generations to enjoy and learn from!

I love how Steve P. praise Luke.

A painful tragedy without jeff and mike enjoying all their legacy with this two gentlemans... what a huge band toto is...

These guys are so humble. So much respect for each other, and their families, and all the musicians they have worked with.

Toto is the true all-star band... No other band has the same high quality musicians on every single instrument, and they are incredibly humble about it, which makes it perfection! One day I want to visit that studio just to feel the vibes that are probably in the air there... Thanks for this amazing interview!! 🤘🤘🤘

At the end when Steve played Human Nature, it just hit me how beautiful that piece is... moved me. Thank you for this interview. 🤟🏼

@MiddleMalcolm

Жыл бұрын

At its core, such an inspired piece of pop music, and then the amazing recording treatment for Thriller. Huge hit, and still somewhat under appreciated. Q knew what he had when he heard that basic demo. You can tell Steve P never gets tired of being asked to play it. ❤

@Waterinmenbenen

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Such a divine piece of music. Absolutely beautiful.

The last few minutes of music was worth the wait. Thank you, Toto, and the studio for producing the 'soundtrack of our lives...'

This is awesome. The mostly unheralded part of Toto that not many knew about. These two guys have played on so much amazing music it would make your head spin if you didn't already know about it.

This is Pure Gold. I love this channel because I was around in the 70's and the stories are precious.

The amount of pure music and energy which flows between Steve P and David Paich equals half of the modern planet’s electricity consumption. 💯 They are modern geniuses. There would not be pop and rock as we know it without them.

Good to see these legends still up and about. They truly made the world a better place for us with their music.

Thank you so much. That was fantastic. Pure joy for me. Not only are David and Steve musical giants - their humility, graciousness, and generosity of spirit are an inspiration. Their true nature, like their music, shines through. 🙏

All of these Sunset Sound podcasts with these legends are pure gold! I've learned so much about the albums I love. Thank you and keep them coming

@sunsetsoundrecorders

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

@SunSimLord

9 ай бұрын

You nailed it, spot on. Blessings. -☀️

Wow!!! Been waiting for this for decades. A lot of information filled in. Thank you Sunset, Steve and David! Please keep this legacy going! 😊

I really was going to listen to this for a bit & go to bed, but every time I tried to leave...I just couldn't stop listening. Here it is 3:00am and I'm still listening - 500M songs, moves albums, movies sold that you guys were involved with - unmatched. David & Steve are incredible legends of the industry. This was an amazing interview. The stories, professionalism, background on other groups, albums, & songs. Just a joy to watch and listen.

GREAT interview!! Unbelievably talented gentleman and great guys, needed Lukather to complete the circle.

Great interview. It's nice to see Steve and David together again

Beato level. Thanks to everyone. This is pure gold. The best documentary about the legendary Porcaro and Paich family so far. The studio scene on LA 70-80 is so interesting. Now some time with Hungate and Sklar please.

Thank you to all involved. So great to hear these insights! Sending love to the Toto/ Porcaro families.

Superb video guys. Wonderful interview. Toto are criminally underrated in the rock world. One of the greatest bands of all time. Certainly the most musical.

Thank you, Sunset! Thank you David and Steve!❤️A great interview with two of my music heroes! Looking forward to hear many more projects from both of you! With love from Norway!❤️🇳🇴

I felt this whole interview. Every word. Paich and Porcoro.. legends! What a magical place this studio is.

I never wanted this to end!!! Two of my favorite human beings of all time. Thank you gentlemen for a lifetime of great music!!!!

Man what a treat this interview is, so good to see them together like this.

I'm glad to hear them give praise for Leon Russell. Leon Russell played on so many records for so many artists from ALL genres of music. His legacy is amazing. Toto is one of the best bands I've ever seen, and I am 70. Jeff Porcaro was the best drummer. Legend legit.

Could listen to this all day! Thanks so much! Love Steve's solo album and everything he put on TOTO records! Paich too! :)

@sunsetsoundrecorders

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening

Toto & B.O.C. my all-time favorites. All of these Sunset Sound documentaries are PACKED full of priceless info. These vids have helped me tie everything together musically as a guitarist of 50 years who has had much studio experience. I sometimes wish I knew then what I know now. This is actually musically annointed medicine for me. Thanks to all of you & to TOTO too. -☀️

Bless you both Human Nature, Rosanna and Africa are in my life's jukebox all time hits. Thank you for the music

@davewielhouwer11

Жыл бұрын

@danielduplantier3741 no Detroit. Don't be a music snob. What I like is my business. Music from 1983 was real musicians playing real music. That song has special music bc it reminds me of my brother who died. He loved that song. FYI Afrixa was the last song added to Toto 4. Lukather thought it was the farthest thing from a hit. Had goofy lyrics. But 40 years later the song is still popular...loved by everyone except you apparently

Met David, Steve, and James Newton Howard at the 1982(?) NAMM show in Atlanta... those dudes jammed together on three gigantic racks and they melted my mind... just blew me away. Steve was so gracious answering some questions I had... great people who just happened to be exceptional musicians.

I love these interviews/rap sessions. Thank you, Sunset Sound, for giving the time and energy to let the actual cats in the room commit these legendary musical memories to eternity. And also, for being Sunset friggin Sound.

Thank you so much Sunset Sound for this interview! 🙏 two ABSOLUTE Legends ❤❤ I cannot find the right words to say how much I love and respect them! ❤❤

What is mindblowing to me is when David plays Hold the Line you can hear that the original is recorded right there by that man… OMG that is HUGE! And I almost cry every time when Steve plays Human Nature right there! ❤ Hi from an MI student. I’m passing Sunset Sound every day thinking of these guys, Luke who is a dear friend and how the changed the world in those rooms. ❤

@jaggass

7 ай бұрын

And on the same piano too. You can't just can't sample that.

I met the members of Toto when I was working as host at a breakfast diner (Eppie's) in Davis, CA in Dec.79 or Jan.80. I didn't know they're faces, but they were wearing tour jackets. I took a break to get their cassette tape from my car for them to sign. They ended up giving me a ticket for that night's show. The more I learn about these guys, the more I cherish that memory.

This interview is better than anything streaming on any platform, or any movie in the theaters, or any program on network television. Thank you sooo much for sharing it with us. 👏 👏 👏

David Paich and Steve Porcaro may not be household names but they were the geniuses behind so much of Toto’s amazing sound. And their contributions to other major artists albums and Pop/Rock music in general is just phenomenal. So it’s really great to hear them talk about the history of the band, their prolific careers, bandmates, families and funny stories. I’m also really glad I finally got to see Steve and David and Joseph perform live in Grand Rapids, MI when they briefly reunited with Toto several years back. I even had Front Row seats! Definitely one of the greatest concerts I’ve ever seen.

i've come to realize that these guys are on every album I've ever bought. :)

Toto Kicks ass. I went to a couple of shows, but they would play the first records.... I love the old music...

Nobody Wins is a great song...now made even better knowing Steve's on there.

Whosever idea it was to mic up the piano was a genious! That was pure magic seeing those two reminisce and play together, exchange ideas etc….that piano sounds absolutely perfect….

@sunsetsoundrecorders

10 ай бұрын

That would be …. Drew

@CynthiaTomArtsandHealing

9 ай бұрын

I keep listening to the piano segment over and over, not to mention the great interview Drew. It sounds miraculous

I just watched the Lukather one for the second time and now I'm watching this one for the second time, and man...those mics!! They sound awesome.

Why is it that these two are never in interviews with Steve Lukather…..the stories would never end! ❤️

As with Luke...I can't stop watching......my mind is blown..... In 2018, my son and I flew in to see my friends in The Dead Daisies and I forgot to walk down from our apartment near The Comedy Store... kick myself!

I love, love, love you guys!!! Great interview! I can't imagine what my life would be like without you, Jeff, Mike -- and your fathers. Thanks for the mention, Dave 😊

What a treat to hear those two, wow!

The respect they have for each other, just nice to watch and the brotherly love... Pleasure to watch.....

The end says it all. So much music in these two guys!!

Such a very special interview. They just sit down and talk for a few hours and are such absolute legends. These talks are so essential to documenting music history. Thank you Sunset . just smashed the "like" button and subscribed.

Just an Incredible interview of 2 GIANTS in the Music Industry. Absolute Assassins, the Whole Band of Toto

@sunsetsoundrecorders

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate ya!!

What a treat! ❤🎉

A group like TOTO was a TOTAL experience ALL IN ALL

WOW, another AWESOME interview from you guys! Back in 1985 I had the honor and privilege of meeting and becoming friends/acquaintances with Jeff, Mike, Steve, and David! Which for me BLEW MY MIND COMPLETELY because they were my “heroes”! I was overwhelmed by how EXTREMELY kind they all were to a 18 year old kid who admired them so much! I am 56 year old presently but I instantly become that 18 year old kid whenever I see updated post/videos about them. Great job guys, keep up the good work!

That was an awesome interview & while I’ve watched Luke’s interview numerous times I know I will watch & listen to this one many more times. These guys are such awesome musicians who along with both Paul & Drew created a outstanding picture of the wonders of recording at Suncoast Sound Studios. The emotions when Drew asked them about the last time they spoke with Jeff you could feel the brotherly love from both David & of course Steve that was just oozing out of them. It was quite like the same emotions when Luke spoke about how much he loved Jeff & how much he still misses him each & every day!!! BTW my wife & I saw Luke just last week at The Fox Theater here in Atlanta with all the wonderful musicians in Ringo’s All Starr Band if you get a chance to see the show don’t miss it, it to was quite wonderful too!!!

I feel so blessed to have gotten to see these guys live back in the day. What a band. Terrific interview.

Thank you so much for this. It could be 5 hours long and it would still be short. Rosanna is a masterpiece

Absolutely awesome! Seeing and hearing these 2 legends. Many thanks SunsetSound!

Great interview

What a wonderful, captivating interview. I remember almost to the day I bought Toto IV; wore it out & still play it occasionally. What a fun time they must have had in the 80's. God bless these guys & Toto

Absolutely amazing conversation. I locked on to Toto and became a huge fan as a teenager in the early nineties (thank you father) and continue to play their albums all the time (solo stuff too). Along the way (and thanks to the arrival of the internet) I learned what a session player was all about and that all the Toto guys were heavy participants in the scene. I've seen a couple of lists over the years that have attempted to put across just how many artists they've worked with... and those lists are always incomplete. I recall that Luke said in an interview years ago that be it singularly and collectively the members of Toto have played on over 5000 songs covering every genre of popular music except rap. - How magical is that? I could listen to these guys talk about their amazing careers all day long. Well done for making this happen.

Chills hearing that 1st piano riff!

That was awesome. I wish each of them would write a book.

Steve pocaro and David paich are two of the best. Love Toto and their body of work

HUMAN NATURES is just one of MOST FAVORITE SONG 🎵 ❤️🙏🏽

I remember when my dad took me and my brother to CBS headquarter here in the Netherlands for their latest album ( my dad was a pro musician, singer bassplayer for the Dutch band Solution) and we were 'allowed' to listen to Toto IV when it was released. Thanks guys for so many wonderful years of music.

Thank you for bringing the stories alive with these guys. Growing up with Toto I always admired their music and the talent of each one of these guys.

*PAUL AND HID DAD ARE EPIC* *THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT YOU DID & DO* *CATER*

The history of Sunset Sound recordings of the music of so many great artist is told by these guys from Toto.

The whole interview was outstanding. Watching them play piano at the end was amazing. Wow. Thank you for sharing...

The way they both recall everything and articulate so crisply, it just exemplifies the passion behind their work/craft and appreciation for their friendships and collaboration as a band. So pure and refreshing! No wonder why their names are on practically everything great at that time!

Love this interview. I grew up with Toto. Greetings from Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Toto,and Earth,Wind&Fire two of the Best bands ever. They have worked with each other.I would always see Steve P,and David P names in the credits of all the artist I have ever listened to,including gospel artist. Steve Pocaro programs a synth like he was born doing it. I try to emulate his sounds of choral pads and horn trumpet leads in all of my church gospel projects. Its great to see and hear two keyboard icons still alive and well.Thanks to both for their musical contributions,and lending to the music world some of their in born talent.

This is such a treat! True stories from the geniuses and living legends Steve Porcaro and David Paich. Thank you very much and kudos to Sunset Sound Recorders for featuring this!

Thanks guys so much for this.. My two favorite piano players

These Videos are the History books, Library's and Encyclopedias for future generations 📚 Great job 👏

I've been really sick for a while now. I fell asleep listening to this video and was having kind of a bad dream. But then, somewhere in the back of my sleeping mind, I heard Steve Porcaro playing "Human Nature" and I gradually woke up with a huge smile on my face. Thank you for a much-needed blessing to my soul this morning.

A real pleasure to listen to these gentlemen and be reminded of when music actually was an art.

What an inspiering interview... amazing to hear the story from the keyboard side as well! Cried several times, just because.... the greatness, the hard work, the musicianship, the losses, the whole story that not many realize... Amazing ending with two legends playing their parts

Toto was so important during their heyday. Not only their own projects but they were instrumental (literally) on Michael Jackson stuff. Love those guys

Thank you Sunset. Thank you David and Steve. When the Band Records please try to get your Core Members participate.

Brilliant musicians… thank you for another fantastic interview! 🙏

After Luke, Paich and Steve P. brought the PG version.

The Porcaro's were the Bloomfield Beatles... Hal Blaine, Emil, and Joe Porcaro all went to the same high school in CT. Joe had a perfect combo of skill, humbleness, and a great New England/Old School work ethnic... Emil and Joe and his kids are a proud legacy of my hometown!