Toto are an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1977 by prolific industry studio musicians. Between 1978 and 1982, four albums appeared by their original lineup with Bobby Kimball, the voice behind the radio hits “Hold the Line,” “Roseanna,” and “Africa.” After their 1984 release Isolation with singer Fergie Frederiksen, they hired Joseph […]
Airplay is the sole album by the namesake project of producers/composers Jay Graydon and David Foster, recorded with assorted LA studio musicians. Released in 1980 on RCA, the album consists of 10 collaborative originals, two of which had recently been cut by associated acts Earth, Wind & Fire (“After the Love Is Gone”) and the […]
The Seventh One is the seventh studio album by American melodic-rock band Toto, released in 1988 on CBS/Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Pamela” (5:10) A2. “You Got Me” (3:12) A3. “Anna” (4:56) A4. “Stop Loving You” (4:29) A5. “Mushanga” (5:36) A6. “Stay Away” (5:29) B1. “Straight for the Heart” (4:10) B2. “Only the Children” (4:09) B3. “A […]
Building the Perfect Beast is the second solo album by singer/drummer/songwriter Don Henley, co-written and produced by Danny Kortchmar and released in 1984 on Geffen. The album includes instrumental contributions from Lindsey Buckingham, Charlie Sexton, Randy Newman, and Pino Palladino. Backing vocalists on select tracks include Patty Smyth, Martha Davis, and Belinda Carlisle. Tracklist: A1. […]
Donna Summer is the ninth chronological studio album by American soul/pop vocalist Donna Summer, released in 1982 on Geffen. Tracklist: A1. “Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)” (4:22) A2. “Mystery of Love” (4:28) A3. “The Woman in Me” (3:57) A4. “State of Independence” (5:53) B1. “Livin’ in America” (4:44) B2. “Protection” (3:38) B3. […]
Wild Child is the second of two albums by American West Coast vocalist Valerie Carter, released in 1978 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Crazy” (4:29) A2. “Da Doo Rendezvous” (4:36) A3. “What’s Become of Us” (3:34) A4. “Taking the Long Way Home” (3:31) A5. “Lady in the Dark” (4:40) B1. “The Story of Love” (4:08) B2. […]
The Light of Smiles is the fourth solo album by American keyboardist/songwriter Gary Wright, released in 1977 on Warner Bros. Musically, the album expands on the pioneering electronic-balladry first unveiled on his prior effort, Dream Weaver (1975). Tracklist: A1. “Water Sign” (4:32) A2. “Time Machine” (3:40) A3. “I Am the Sky” (0:40) A4. “Who Am […]
