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“Georgy Porgy” is a song written by David Paich, released on Toto’s self-titled debut album in 1978. It was released as a single and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 (#48) as well as on both the R&B (#18) and the Dance (#80) charts.
The lead vocals are performed by guitarist Steve Lukather. Cheryl Lynn provided the female backing vocal.
The song is still performed on tour. It is adapted with improvisational solos on guitar and keyboards.
In an 1988 interview with Modern Drummer, Jeff Porcaro discussed developing the groove for “Georgy Porgy”:
“...it’s imitating Paul Humphrey heavily; it’s imitating Earl Palmer very heavily. When it comes to that groove, my biggest influences were Paul Humphrey, Ed Greene, Earl Palmer, and the godfather...
Read on...Song lines: ♪ I'm not the only one that holds you, I never ever should have told you ... Kissed the girls and made them cry, kissed the girls and made them cry ... Georgy Porgy, pudding pie, kissed the girls and made them cry ♫
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