Toto David Paich & Steve Porcaro. The Interview. Sunset Sound Roundtable

The incomparable and complete legendary figures of musician songwriters David Paich and Steve Porcaro can only be told in "Wow". Sunset Sound was the tracking recording studio for Toto IV, Hydra and about a 1000 other sessions with these two guys playing massive roles. The idea of the Sunset Roundtable is to have a free discussion about memories at this legendary facility, as well as learning about the person's growth in life and their career throughout the time period making records here at the studio. David Paich speaks sincerely on his father Marty, as well as Steve with Drum legend father, Steve Porcaro. We all agree that Jeff Porcaro might be the greatest drummer ever and that there is an everlasting magic of this recording studio which is still alive today. Steve and David both share on working with Don Henley , Michael Jackson , Quincy Jones and the absolute praise for their brother guitarist Steve Lukather. Toto IV stories are the best ever & they set the record straight on drug use in the 1980's and this is one of the funnest, coolest roundtables around one of the most significant bands and people to grace this series.

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[steveporcaro]

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.

[charlesdalberto]

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

[joemillo]

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

[eamonnmorris]

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

[SamanthaMunitz]

Paich and Pocaro are indeed living legends.

[khaz]

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.

[barryhamilton]

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

[thebyrdbrain]

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!!

[bunkyboy]

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.

[dannycostello]

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.

[stevenwilsondrummer]

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.

[toddlentner]

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

[dmainfla]

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!

[jaggass]

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

[jonathandaniel]

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.

[Adulteducation]

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.

[slickfrictionless]

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!

[dannfeltrin]

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!! 🤘🤘🤘

[marklmallard]

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!

[martincaz]

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.