My favorites are “Lido Shuffle” from Boz Skaggs’ Silk Degrees and “These Chains” from Toto’s The Seventh One. “Lido” is so fluid and energetic. “These Chains” is silky, smooth, and just feels beautiful. Porcaro always had a million bucks in every groove. It was so moving. He’s missed but never forgotten. Jim Benner I love cuts like Michael McDonald’s “I Keep Forgettin’,” Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” and Toto’s “Rosanna.” But one track that I adore is Leo Sayer’s “When I Need You.” It builds up from gentle hi-hat to a slow, bluesy groove with incredibly spacious, dynamic, and fat fills, and it features Porcaro’s stunning feel. Mark Youll I’d say Boz Scaggs’ “Lowdown,” especially in the middle section of the song. The phrasing between the [overdubbed] hi-hat and the ride is amazing. And his hi-hat control was unique and tasty. Alonso Solano Estrella Advertisement On “Jake to the Bone” off […]

November 2019 Issue