1979 Toto – Georgy Porgy (US:#48)
“Georgy Porgy” is a song written by David Paich, released on Toto’s self-titled debut album in 1978. It was released as a single and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 (number 48) as well as on both the R&B (number 18) and the Dance (number 80) charts.
The lead vocals are performed by guitarist Steve Lukather. Cheryl Lynn provided the female backing vocal, singing an adaptation from a nursery rhyme Georgie Porgie.
The song is still performed on tour. It is adapted with improvisational solos on guitar and keyboards.
In a 1988 interview with Modern Drummer, Jeff Porcaro discussed developing the groove for “Georgy Porgy”:
“…it’s imitating Paul Humphrey heavily; it’s imitating Earl Palmer very heavily. When it comes to that groove, my biggest influences were Paul Humphrey, Ed Greene, Earl Palmer, and the godfather of that 16th-note groove, James Gadson. That “Georgy Porgy” groove I owe to them.”
Album
Toto is the first studio album by the American band Toto. It was released in 1978 and includes the hit singles “Hold the Line”, “I’ll Supply the Love” and “Georgy Porgy”, all three of which made it into the top 50 in the USA. “Hold the Line” spent six weeks in the Top 10, and […]
Musicians
| Bass | David Hungate |
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Keyboards | David Paich |
| Keyboards | Steve Porcaro |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Vocals | Cheryl Lynn |
| Vocals | Steve Lukather |
Produced By
Toto
Songwriters
David Paich
Charts
US:#48
UK:# –