What is considered Toto's best song is subjective and depends on whether you judge by commercial success, critical acclaim, musicianship, or fan popularity, but most critics and fans would rank Africa and Rosanna as the top contenders. Africa, released in 1982 on Toto IV, is often called Toto's best song artistically because of its iconic keyboard riff, complex percussion arrangement, soaring chorus, and enduring cultural impact. It won critical praise, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and has become a global anthem with hundreds of millions of streams and countless covers. Rosanna, also from Toto IV, won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1983 and is considered Toto's best song from a musicianship standpoint because of Jeff Porcaro's legendary half-time shuffle drum groove, intricate harmonies, and guitar work by Steve Lukather. Many drummers consider Rosanna the pinnacle of groove drumming. Other songs often cited as best include Hold the Line from 1978, which was Toto's debut hit and showcases their hard rock side, and I Won't Hold You Back, a beautiful ballad. Music magazines like Rolling Stone often list Africa as number one, followed by Rosanna, then Hold the Line. If you value cultural longevity, Africa is the best. If you value musicianship and Grammy recognition, Rosanna is the best.
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