"Rosanna" by TOTO was released in 1982 as part of their fourth studio album, "Toto IV." The song was written by David Paich and was inspired by Rosanna Arquette, an actress Paich was infatuated with at the time. The song became TOTO's most successful single, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. #BehindtheMusic
Initially written by David Paich as a ballad, it was infused with funk and disco influences by producer Bobby Kimball. The song played with the nursery rhyme and explored heartbreak and unrequited love. It featured the vocals of Cheryl Lynn, and paved the way for TOTO's success. #BehindtheMusic