99 (song)
99 is a rock song by the band Toto from 1979.
history
The song was written by David Paich and recorded in 1978/79 at Sunset Sound and Reggie Fisher Recording Studios in Los Angeles for the second Toto album Hydra , produced and released by CBS in October 1979. While the first and third single from the album flopped, 99 reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The song was inspired by George Lucas ' film THX 1138 .
occupation
- Steve Lukather , guitars and lead vocals
- Bobby Kimball , backing vocals
- David Paich , keyboards, backing vocals
- Steve Porcaro , keyboards
- David Hungate , bass
- Jeff Porcaro , drums, percussion
Publications
- 1979 "Hydra", LP version (5:04)
- 1980 7 "single (3:28)
- 1980 German release, 7 "single with special cover for the Germany tour
country | placement |
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United States | 26th |
Germany | ? |