Past and present members contribute on both the writing and performance side. I give them ideas of what I wanna say and they articulate my feelings into the music, and then perhaps once I see their first drafts we talk about it, edit here and there, and the end result is what we have on this record.”īridges presents deep roots and branches from Toto’s family tree. They are also dear friends as well, and we love working together. I knew they would bring it as always and they did. Lynch, of Heartbreakers fame co-wrote multiple songs with Lukather / Paich / Williams, and Goodrum with Luke alone on “All Forevers Must End.” As Luke offers, “These guys are the guys that come in and write the lyrics way better than me. On Bridges, both of these prolific writers once again have collaborated. Over the course of Luke’s career, both Stan Lynch and Randy Goodrum have frequently co-written with him. He has a natural gift that one can’t learn. He is the only one of my four kids that has gotten into music (so far), and made it his life. Luke reflects, “It’s funny…when he was born 35 years ago, I looked into his eyes before I cut the cord and said to myself, 'I wonder IF he will follow in my footsteps?' He sure did! It is a joy beyond belief cause he really is f*cking good! I wish I could say I taught him everything but I didn't. It's complicated, and at the age I am now, I do NOT wish to do anything complicated.”Īmongst the repertoire recorded, “Far From Over” is a co-write with his eldest son Trevor. ![]() This is as close as we will get.” He continues, “We still love writing and creating and recording together, and we will no doubt continue to work with each other on our respective solo works. It also proves that most of my old pals and I are still great friends, and I wanted to do a record ‘in the style of,' as Toto will never record another studio album. The fact that Joseph Williams, David Paich and I wrote most of the record, and the fact I invited many of the old Toto gang to come and play, co-writers like Randy Goodrum and Stan Lynch brings all this together. Luke shares, “I see it as a bridge between my solo music and Toto Music. His ninth solo album, Bridges, could not be more accurately titled. Here is another song that is a co-write with Joe, Paich and I. Luke shares, “I am so happy and grateful for the reaction to the new music. ![]() David Paich contributes keyboards while Shannon Forrest appears on drums. Lukather performed guitars, bass, and the lead vocal, with Williams contributing keys, background vocals and percussion. The song, "Someone" was written by Luke, Joseph Williams and David Paich. Steve Lukather and The Players Club / Mascot Label Group recently released he second reveal in front of the release of Lukather's new studio album, Bridges.
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