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Can You Hear What I'm Saying

"Can You Hear What I'm Saying" is a song recorded by the American rock band Toto. The song was written by David Paich, Mike Porcaro and Jean-Michel Byron. It was one of the four new tracks on their first compilation album Past to Present 1977–1990 featuring Byron as their lead vocalist. "Can You Hear What I'm Saying" was released as a double A-side with "Africa" in the UK and peaked at No. 80 on the UK Official Singles Chart in 1990. It was released as a standalone single in other countries including Australia, Japan, and the Netherlands.

Reception

Something Else! Reviews described "Can You Hear What I'm Saying" as "one of the better songs Toto has ever recorded." The review highlighted the work of the rhythm section, saying that "Mike and Jeff Porcaro are so in sync, so in the pocket together, that they sound as one." They said concluded that the track "remains a joy to listen to" and argued that it deserves renewed attention in the band's live performances.

Track listings

Personnel

Toto

Additional musicians

  • Luis Conte – percussion
  • John Bahler – backing vocals
  • Susan Boyd – backing vocals
  • Alexandra Brown – backing vocals
  • Lynn Davis – backing vocals
  • Willie Green Jr. – backing vocals
  • Debbie Hall – backing vocals
  • Phillip Ingram – backing vocals
  • Gene Morford – backing vocals
  • Darryl Phinnessee – backing vocals
  • Alfie Silas – backing vocals
  • Phyllis St. James – backing vocals
  • Carmen Twillie – backing vocals
  • Luthur Waters – backing vocals
  • Maxine Waters Willard – backing vocals
  • Oren Waters – backing vocals

Charts

Release history

References