Tagged: David Paich

Rosanna by Toto

“Rosanna” by Toto

There has been some confusion in terms of who the titular “Rosanna” is referring to in real life. Around the time this song came out, one member of Toto, Steve Porcaro, was dating Hollywood actress Rosanna Arquette. ...

99 by Toto

“99” by Toto

David Paich actually wrote this song based on an old George Lucas movie entitled “THX 1138” (1971). Said film is set in a dystopian future where people are forced to comply to a dictator-like...

Meaning of “Africa” by Toto

“Africa” is a song recorded by the American rock band Toto. The lyrics of “Africa” capture the quandary of a guy who must choose between his two loves — the continent of Africa and...