Toto Reject Liberal Politician Using Song

Paich has explained that a crucial choice was made concerning the album’s single release and the involvement of Linda Ronstadt.

“I was going to tell you something else off the seventh one. We didn’t release the right single on that. The single should have been ‘Stay Away’ with Linda Ronstadt singing on it,” Paich said.

“And the deal was with Peter Asher, Linda will sing on your record, but you can’t release it for a single or the first single or whatever, you know what I mean? Because she didn’t want to have to make a comeback doing being a rock and roll singer.”

The agreement noted that Ronstadt would lend her vocals to the track. However, it could not be released as the primary single due to her personal preferences.

“And so we said, ‘Okay, we’ll use Linda because you can’t release it as the first single.’ And I had radio station people calling me all around the United States, saying, ‘Man, we’re on this record’s blowing everybody off the charts,’ and everything like that,” Paich continued.

He expressed regret over this decision, believing it was a missed opportunity for the band.

“So that was one of those missed calls where we might have made it over the edge right there, you know.” Linda Ronstadt had retired from touring and recording due to health issues in 2011, making any potential comeback significant. Her voice is recognized for its power and versatility across genres, from rock to country.

 

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