Davey Johnstone, David Hungate, David Paich, Dean Parks, Don Felder, Gregg Bissonette, Joseph Williams, Lenny Castro, Michael McDonald, Mike Lang, Nathan East, Ray Parker Jr, Steve Jordan, Steve Lukather, Warren Ham
Forgotten Toys is the debut studio album by David Paich, keyboardist/vocalist of the American rock band Toto. In 2022, Paich announced his debut solo album and it was released by the Players Club (Mascot Label Group) on August 19, 2022. On June 9, 2022 he released the first single titled “Spirit of the Moonrise”. Paich said he plans to release more in the future and he has “some stuff lying around here”, and is often “slow” because he is “methodical and a perfectionist, sometimes too much…”.
During the initial COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Paich revisited some old songs and ideas that he had “carried in his head for years”. This is where the title of the album comes from. This album features Joseph Williams as co-producer and sometimes co-vocalist, Steve Lukather, Brian Eno, Michael McDonald, Ray Parker Jr., Don Felder, and Steve Jordan. “All the Tears That Shine” was originally featured on the 2015 Toto album Toto XIV, which featured David Paich on vocals. This version of the song features co-writer Michael Sherwood on vocals. Paich said that the album art was done by his wife, Lorraine, who was inspired after hearing Paich’s original title for the album, ‘Broken Toys’. She has previous experience in tabletop design for food commercials and was previously a food stylist.
Tracks
1 Forward (David Paich) 00:29
2 willibelongtoyou (David Paich; Joseph Williams) 04:19
3 Spirit Of The Moonrise (David Paich; Joseph Williams) 04:52
4 First Time (David Paich; Joseph Williams) 05:05
5 Queen Charade (David Paich) 04:26
6 All The Tears That Shine (David Paich; Michael Sherwood) 05:22
7 Lucy (David Paich; Mike Lang) 04:31
Musicians
1 Forward
2 willibelongtoyou
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | Gregg Bissonette |
| Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Acoustic Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Keyboards | David Paich |
| Keyboards | Joseph Williams |
| Organ | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | Joseph Williams |
| Vocals | Joseph Williams |
| Vocals | David Paich |
3 Spirit Of The Moonrise
| Bass | David Hungate |
| Bass | David Paich |
| Drums (programming) | Joseph Williams |
| Guitar (solo) | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Acoustic Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Organ | David Paich |
| Piano | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | Joseph Williams |
| Sax | Warren Ham |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Joseph Williams |
| Background Vocals | Hannah Williams |
| Background Vocals | Michael McDonald |
| Background Vocals | Pat Knox |
| Background Vocals | Ray Williams |
| Vocals | David Paich |
4 First Time
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | Robin DiMaggio |
| Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Guitar | Frederik Halland |
| Acoustic Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Piano | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | David Paich |
| Flute | Warren Ham |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Percussion | Robin DiMaggio |
| Background Vocals | Elizabeth Paich |
| Background Vocals | Frederik Halland |
| Background Vocals | Joseph Williams |
| Vocals | David Paich |
5 Queen Charade
| Bass | David Paich |
| Drums | Steve Jordan |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Slide Guitar | Don Felder |
| Organ | David Paich |
| Piano | David Paich |
| Harmonica | Warren Ham |
| Sax | Warren Ham |
| Background Vocals | Monet Owens |
| Background Vocals | Pat Knox |
| Vocals | David Paich |
6 All The Tears That Shine
| Bass | Frederik Halland |
| Acoustic Bass | Mike Valerio |
| Drums | Robin DiMaggio |
| Guitar | Davey Johnstone |
| Guitar | Frederik Halland |
| Acoustic Guitar | Davey Johnstone |
| Piano | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | Brian Eno |
| Percussion | Robin DiMaggio |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | Frederik Halland |
| Background Vocals | Elizabeth Paich |
| Background Vocals | Billy Sherwood |
| Vocals | Michael Sherwood |
7 Lucy
| Upright Bass | Mike Valerio |
| Drums | Gregg Bissonette |
| Guitar | Ray Parker Jr |
| Organ | David Paich |
| Piano | David Paich |
| Piano | Mike Lang |
| Synthesizer | David Paich |
| Horns | Jon Diversa |
| Percussion | Lenny Castro |
| Background Vocals | James Torme |
| Scat | James Torme |
| Vocals | David Paich |
Liner Notes
Joseph WilliamsProducer – David Paich
Producer – Joseph Williams (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5)
Engineer – Joseph Williams (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5)
Engineer – Pat Knox (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Engineer – Stefan Nordin (Track 7)
Engineer (Additional) – Pat Knox (Tracks 2, 4, 7)
Engineer (Additional) – Frank Rosato (Track 2)
Engineer (Additional) – Julian Chan (Tracks 5, 6)
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By (Additional) – Ken Freeman (Tracks 1, 7)
Art Direction – Lorrie Paich
Artwork By – Roy Koch
Photography – Alessandro Solca
Recorded At ATS Studios, Calabasas
Phonographic Copyright Mascot Music Production And Publishing BV
Copyright Mascot Music Production And Publishing BV
May 3, 2023 @ 05:20
Love this album/EP. I’ve read that many have been critical for it’s length. Sure, I want more, but substance is important, too. I’d rather have 7 great songs than 11 mediocre ones. David had been recovering from illness around the same time this recording was made.
One complaint from many Amazon reviewers is about “All The Tears.” Many found it unnecessary as it was recorded for Toto XIV. These reviewers have missed the point –it’s a small tribute to the late Michael Sherwood, a collaborator and friend of Toto. Michael did the demo vocal for this song. His voice is rough (demo vocal!) in parts, and he is not known for slick production, but his songwriting is thoughtful and deep. He’s a solid musician, a part of the musical Sherwood family. With Michael’s passing in late 2019, this was a nice way of honoring him..
Michael’s vocal reflects the emotional depth of “All The Tears.” Imagine a sensitive man pouring out his thoughts. I find his voice perfect for the song. I love Toto’s version, too, but I understand why David Paich included this on his solo album.
May 3, 2023 @ 11:59
I totally agree about All The Tears. I wouldn’t be surprised if David would release another solo album.