Toto Songs Ranked
Toto was an American rock band formed in 1977 in Los Angeles. The band’s most recent lineup consisted of Joseph Williams (lead vocals), David Paich (keyboards, vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards), Steve Lukather (guitars, vocals), plus touring members Lenny Castro (percussion), Warren Ham (saxophone), Shem von Schroeck (bass) and Shannon Forrest (drums). Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard rock, R&B, blues, and jazz. Paich and Jeff Porcaro had played together as session musicians on several albums and decided to form a band. David Hungate, Lukather, Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball were recruited before the first album release. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the late 1970s and 1980s, beginning with the band’s eponymous debut released in 1978. With the release of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Toto IV (1982), Toto became one of the best-selling music groups of their era. Toto has released 14 studio albums and has sold over 40 million records worldwide. The group has been honored with several Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. Here are all of Toto songs ranked.
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20. On the Run (Toto XX, 1998)
“Best song of Toto in my opinion, because it gives you so much energy when you’re listening to On The Run. Steve is on fire with his vocals and guitar skills, Jeff, Joe and Steve Porcaro give a dynamic boost to the song. You have to watch the video of this song so you can hear how good they can perform on stage.”
19. Lea (Fahrenheit, 1986)
“Absolutely beautiful song. I love SL’s guitar in Lea and really wish it were less produced and simpler bringing out the guitar more! The best song and my favorite song of Toto! This song is so perfect and lovely.
18. Falling in Between (Falling in Between, 2006)
“This song is just flat out awesome, it is the heavy side of Toto. Also it was amazing when they played it live at Chastain Park Amphitheatre.”
17. Wings of Time (Kingdom of Desire, 1992)
“This is such an awesome song. It’s actually quite hard to pick a best Toto song, but this deserves to be in the Top 10 at least. Just because this is associated so much with Jeff’s death it deserves to be far up there. And then the instrumentals, Steve Lukather awesome as always, great lyrics and awesome guitar solo.”
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16. Hydra (Hydra, 1979)
“One of Toto’s most Prog-Rock songs, Imagine a Metal version of Pink Floyd, Steve Lukather comes into his own on this classic, Even if it’s a bit long it never feel’s like it is, It takes you on this roller coaster ride!”
15. Orphan (Toto XIV, 2015)
“Love this song! It is real, touches the heart, and with the melody, vocals, and love that has gone into it. One of the best, for sure!”
14. The Other Side (Kingdom Of Desire, 1992)
“One of my most favorite songs by toto of all time. Such hauntingly great vocals by Luke. Steve Lukather proved that baritones can do lead vocals.”
13. Mushanga (The Seventh One, 1988)
“When I close my eyes and listen to this song, I feel totally relaxed. In my eyes Toto’s best song. Good text, great melody, and arrangement, top production. Simply a great song, the great album”
12. 99 (Hydra, 1979)
“One of Toto’s very best, it came on at the brink of the eighties to give Toto a leg up to “A” list status. The long version from the original album is the only one to listen to as the subtle nuances that made this song so great are all there.”
11. Only the Children (The Seventh One, 1988)
“This should’ve been the 1st single from the seventh one album, It shows what Toto sounds like live in concert, Plus it’s got “Hit” written all over it! But the record company made them release “Pamala” which sounded too much like “Can’t stop loving you”, The band wanted to do more then ballads!”
10. Stranger in Town (Isolation, 1984)
“Really moody, atmospheric song. Unlike anything else they’ve done. Great clip with a pre-Chucky Brad Dourif too. Great song they don’t play many of their best songs live.”
9. I’ll Supply the Love (Toto, 1978)
“It has a nice pop and rock beat to it that makes it a very good song to listen to. Definitely Toto all over this song. Excellent change-ups. The best Toto song.”
8. I’ll Be Over You (Fahrenheit, 1986)
“It’s been a long, long time since I’ve heard this song, and wow, it does bring back to the surface some mistakes that were both her fault and mine. It’s that whole Forrest Gump story, best friends from a young age, but the girl couldn’t see how much he was trying to help her. She still doesn’t. Song speaks from me because I’d rather not forget her because she is a sister to me and when we do see each other, it’s just like the old times again. I see her a lot now, actually. I’ll never be over her, and I just want this to have a happier ending”
7. Make Believe (Toto IV, 1982)
“Takes me back to being a teenager. This band has it all the best vocals, the best musicians. They just don’t make music like this anymore. Always loved this song. Made me feel like anything was possible. Great band!”
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6. I Won’t Hold You Back (Toto IV, 1982)
“Greatest ballad of all time. Luke’s vocals and songwriting at their best. Always was ironic to have one of rock’s greatest Axe Men singing a live song like this one. A classic in my book, vocals are tremendous and soulful.”
5. Stop Loving You (The Seventh One, 1988)
“By far the best “pop rock” song Toto has…great song to hear live. Joseph Williams vocals are amazing. I’ll never stop listening to this song! It never gets old. Such a feel good vibe.”
4. Georgy Porgy (Toto, 1978)
“What to say, an excellent song, putting the emphasis on the wonderful rhythm section that characterized Toto from its inception. Possibly the funkiest, smoothest hit by the band. A song that is very smooth and flowing. A song to definitely remember.”
3. Rosanna (Toto IV, 1982)
“he piano and guitar are just awesome. The first time I heard it I fell in love with it. This song never gets old. The lyrics are so meaningful and amazing. Such a fun song that is instrumentally incredible. Great groove and the piano/guitar solo jam at the end is next level.”
2. Hold the Line Toto, 1978)
“Truly magnificent track. Great combination of guitar and timing with Bobby at his very best. Africa is an iconic song, but ‘Hold the line’ has more elements, more build up and rhythm. Hold the Line is what made the band bounce and reach different heights.”
1. Africa (Toto IV, 1982)
“This song is my go-to song it is amazing. The vocals, instrumental, and live performance are just wow… there amazing. This is Toto’s best song and it will never leave my top ten favorite songs list. Not just Best Toto Song. It’s one of the best songs ever made. Amazing vocals, instrumental and live performance.”