If you’ve listened to music in the last 50 years, you were likely hearing David Paich. Besides being the co-founder of iconic rockband Toto, he has contributed to more than 2,000 albums. Music is the soundtrack of our lives, and David is one of its architects. With his diverse catalogue, he has been kicking around song ideas for a solo album for some time. The COVID lockdown presented Paich the opportunity to revisit those songs and the result is a collection of tunes that he has carried in his head for years.
For as much as it may be a “solo” album, Paich couldn’t help but invite a few friends to play. Joined by Joseph Williams as co-producer and sometimes co-vocalist, he welcomed everyone, from Toto’s Steve Lukather to Brian Eno, Michael McDonald, Ray Parker Jr., Don Felder and Steve Jordan of The Rolling Stones.
The album cover artwork provides a poetically nostalgic representation of the concept. It features a variety of memories Paich’s wife has held onto over the years. “I hope this will give everyone a glimpse into another side of me, one they’ve never heard in a musical context.”
Music is the soundtrack of our life. For David, music is much more than the soundtrack of his life. As one of its architects, it is his life.
"While you don’t feel cheated by the 30 minutes, you do wind up wanting more when the album is done. But the album covers so many facets of what makes David Paich a LEGENDARY songwriter and performer. “Forgotten Toys” were ideas floating around in his head that needed to be recorded. Thankfully they were! This album is a MUST for any Toto fan and really anyone who loves great music." (progressivemusicplanet.com)
David Paich, vocals, keyboards
Joseph Williams (Toto), vocals
Steve Lukather (Toto), guitars
Brian Eno (Roxy Music), keyboards
Michael McDonald (Dooby Brothers), vocals, keyboards
Ray Parker Jr., guitar
Don Felder (Eagles), guitar
Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones), drums
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