Rosanna (song)
Encyclopedia
"Rosanna" is a song by the American rock
band Toto
, the opening track from their 1982 album Toto IV
. This song won the Record of the Year
Grammy Award
in the 1983 presentations. Rosanna was also nominated for the Song of the Year
award. In musician circles, the song is known for its highly influential half-time
shuffle, the Rosanna shuffle, as well as a blowing ending guitar solo played by guitarist Steve Lukather
.
The song Rosanna peaked at #2 on the Billboard
Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, and also peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Chart
.
The B-side of the vinyl single was the song "It's a Feeling," which is also on the album Toto IV.
, David Paich
. The song was inspired by actress Rosanna Arquette.
of "Rosanna" on their 1983 track "Beat Box (Diversion One)," featured on both Who's Afraid of the Art of Noise?
and Daft
.
beat" (from "Fool in the Rain
") with the well-known Bo Diddley beat[1]. The pattern is notoriously difficult and played by Jeff Porcaro on the recording.
is featured as the lead dancer which led to her being cast in Staying Alive the following year. It also featured Thomas Guzman-Sanchez of the legendary dance group Chain Reaction as one of the male dancers. He did the Boogaloo/Popping body wave leaping over another dancer.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
, the opening track from their 1982 album Toto IV
Toto IV
Toto IV is the fourth studio album by American band Toto released in 1982 .The album received six Grammy Awards including Record of the Year for "Rosanna", Album of the Year for Toto IV and Producer of the Year for the band. It reached number four on the Billboard Pop Albums chart shortly after its...
. This song won the Record of the Year
Record Of The Year
Record of the Year may refer to:*Grammy Award for Record of the Year*The Record of the Year, a British award based on public polling...
Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
in the 1983 presentations. Rosanna was also nominated for the Song of the Year
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
The Song of the Year is one of the four most prestigious awards in the Grammy Awards ceremony, if not in all of the American music industry. It has been awarded since 1959 and unlike the Record of the Year award, which goes to the performer and production team of a single song, Song of the Year...
award. In musician circles, the song is known for its highly influential half-time
Half time (music)
In popular music, half time is a type of meter and tempo that alters the rhythmic feel by essentially doubling the tempo resolution or metric division. Thus 4/4 approximates 8/8. It is not to be confused with cut time or odd time. Though notes usually get the same value relative to the tempo, the...
shuffle, the Rosanna shuffle, as well as a blowing ending guitar solo played by guitarist Steve Lukather
Steve Lukather
Steve "Luke" Lukather is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer best known for his work with the rock band Toto. Lukather has played with many artists, released several solo albums, and worked as a composer, arranger, and session guitarist on more than 1,500 albums...
.
The song Rosanna peaked at #2 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, and also peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
The B-side of the vinyl single was the song "It's a Feeling," which is also on the album Toto IV.
Song information
"Rosanna" was written by Toto's primary songwriterSongwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, David Paich
David Paich
David Frank Paich is a session musician, keyboard player, recording producer, arranger, vocalist and main composer of the Los Angeles-based rock/pop band Toto. David is the son of the late jazz composer, musician, and arranger Marty Paich...
. The song was inspired by actress Rosanna Arquette.
Charts
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report | 16 |
| Austrian Top 40 | 11 |
| Belgian Singles Chart | 22 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 7 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 4 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 3 |
| French Singles Chart | 46 |
| German Singles Chart | 24 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 11 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 13 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 22 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 2 |
| South African Singles Chart | 3 |
| Spanish Radio Chart | 31 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 3 |
| U.K. Singles Chart | 12 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 8 |
Year-End Chart
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 14 |
| South African Singles Chart | 15 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 27 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 30 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 31 |
| Australian Kent Music Report | 74 |
Sample usage
Art of Noise used a one second sampleSampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
of "Rosanna" on their 1983 track "Beat Box (Diversion One)," featured on both Who's Afraid of the Art of Noise?
Who's Afraid of the Art of Noise?
The Art of Noise! was Art of Noise's debut full-length album, released in 1984, and featured the UK hit singles "Close " which reached No 8 in the UK chart in November 1984 and the double-A sided "Moments in Love"/"Beat Box," which made it to no. 51 during April 1985 in the UK.-Track listing:All...
and Daft
Daft (album)
Daft is a compilation collecting Art of Noise LP Who's Afraid of the Art Of Noise? , along with portions of the Into Battle with the Art of Noise EP and "Moments in Love" remix single...
.
Drum pattern
This song is routinely referenced by drummers as being a perfect example of a "half-time shuffle" (Purdie shuffle) and shows, "definite jazz influence"[4]. Featuring ghost notes and derived from the combination of what Jeff Porcaro calls the "Bernard Purdie half time shuffle" and the "John BonhamJohn Bonham
John Henry Bonham was an English musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer of Led Zeppelin. Bonham was esteemed for his speed, power, fast right foot, distinctive sound, and "feel" for the groove...
beat" (from "Fool in the Rain
Fool in the Rain
"Fool in the Rain" is a song on English rock band Led Zeppelin's 1979 album, In Through the Out Door. It was the final U.S. single released during the band's tenure, reaching number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1980.-Overview:...
") with the well-known Bo Diddley beat[1]. The pattern is notoriously difficult and played by Jeff Porcaro on the recording.
Music video
The video is set in a stylized urban streetscape, with Rosanna shown as a dancer whose bright red dress contrasts with her grey surroundings. The band plays within a chain-link fence enclosure. Cynthia RhodesCynthia Rhodes
Cynthia Rhodes is an American actress, singer and dancer most noted for her roles in Dirty Dancing, Flashdance and Staying Alive.- Career :...
is featured as the lead dancer which led to her being cast in Staying Alive the following year. It also featured Thomas Guzman-Sanchez of the legendary dance group Chain Reaction as one of the male dancers. He did the Boogaloo/Popping body wave leaping over another dancer.
Covers/Parodies
- Christian parody band ApologetiXApologetiXApologetiX is a Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The band was founded in 1992, and since then, has played in 44 states, released 17 studio albums, and built up a fan club that includes 45,000 people. The band is currently composed of J...
parodied the song as "Hosanna" on their album Wise Up and RockWise Up and RockWise Up and Rock is the 14th studio album and 19th album overall by ApologetiX. All the songs parodied were released in the 1980's. This is the 1st album to feature Todd Waites on keyboards.-Track listing:# "Working For The Weakened"...
.
External links
- Lyrics on official Toto website
- Information from Yahoo
- MusicStack information