Taco
Taco was born Taco Ockerse in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1955. After finishing high school in Brussels, he moved to Hamburg and embarked upon a career in theatre, appearing in high profile productions such as West Side Story, Chicago and Sweet Charity. In 1979 he founded his first band, Taco’s Bizz. By 1981 he’d signed his first recording contract with Polydor whereupon he released his version of ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ by Irving Berlin, which became a global hit peaking at number 4 on the US Hot 100. The subsequent album ‘After Eight’ picked up Gold certifications around the world.
He went on to release four more albums, ‘Let’s Face the Music’, ‘Swing Classics: In the Mood of Glenn Miller’, ‘Tell Me That You Like It’ and a final self-titled record ‘Taco’, ranging in style from contemporary dance music and synth pop to swing and soul.
Taco made his grand return to the world of music in 2021 with the release of ‘Heavy Metal’ and continues to record and release new material.
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The official Irving Berlin Facebook page acknowledged Taco on their site. We feel honored and grateful. Thank you , love, and greetings to the team.
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'Bel Ami', the new video by Taco is out now! The official version, as well as the Making-Of is available on YouTube. How do you like Taco's new song?
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Taco's new single 'Bel Ami' will be available on April 19th. For the first time this song will be presented in English with lyrics by Taco!
5 months ago | [YT] | 302
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Are you in the mood for Eurovision Song Contest already? The biggest music-show in the world is about to take place soon! Did you know that Taco started his solo career, participating at the pre-selection for Germany back in 1981? Here is the song ‚Träume brauchen Zeit‘. Stream it @ Spotify
open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/2tPQP0F1LBcVI3rNj2b…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TACO! Let's celebrate: Taco - Rarities, Vol. 2 is out today! Listen here: bfan.link/rarities-vol-2
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You guys are the BEST!
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Hi everyone, today we are celebrating 40 years of 'After Eight'! Listen to the remastered album as well as instrumentals, bonus tracks, outtakes and the very special 'Live In Detroit' show from 1983: bfan.link/after-eight-40
1 year ago | [YT] | 250
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Hello everyone, 'Taco - Gold - The Ultimate Best Of' is out TODAY! Listen to it here:
bfan.link/gold-the-ultimate-best-of
2 years ago | [YT] | 48
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The weekend is gone but we're dancing on. Stay in the mood, my brand new Best-of Album will be released this Friday!
Pre-Save here: bfan.link/gold-the-ultimate-best-of
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Get in the mood for the weekend with 'Heavy Metal', the opening track of my upcoming release 'Gold - The Ultimate Best Of' - out next Friday, December 10!
Pre-Save here: bfan.link/gold-the-ultimate-best-of
Tracklist:
1. Heavy Metal
2. Tico Tico (Single Version)
3. Swing Party
4. Let's Face The Music (Single Version)
5. Cheek To Cheek (Radio Edit)
6. Superphysical Resurrection (Radio Version)
7. Heartbreak City
8. Under My Tight Skin
9. Mas Que Nada
10. You're My Answer To It All (Radio Edit)
11. Welcome To Love
12. Who's That At My Door?
13. Taco's Charlston (Medley)
14. If Swing Goes I Go Too
15. Singin' In The Rain
16. You Are My Lucky Star
17. Puttin' On The Ritz (Use Your Headphones Mix)
18. Sayonara (2021 Version)
19. (They Long To Be) Close To You
20. Glory Of Love
21. Lady Of My Heart (Pop Version)
22. Love Touch - Single Version
23. Got To Be Your Lover - Single Version
24. Married
25. Far From My Homeland
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