Eric Tagg-Marzipan

A VERY underrated and seldom played track from Eric Tagg.

[@davidtagg3359]

This is my Grandpa

[@thomastherrell9351]

JustRandom David I just discovered his music. Do you think he'll ever record again? also, does he still sing this good?

[@davidtagg3359]

He still sings very well, not quite as good as he used to. And no he will not be recording but he is playing at my church.

[@elielamhout9995]

You can be proud of your opa. Big hugs.

[@bsd7013]

That's dope.

[@mjfangirlgal45]

Lucky

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

And then 3 decades later, a guy named Zo! makes his version of a song that I think most listeners don't even know. From 1982, this absolute AOR classic defines the sound of that era. Smooth and detailed to the brink, with a gorgeous atmosphere.

[@creeei9305]

Yes!❤❤❤

[@JenXer71]

Nothing like the original. It’s perfection.

[@stefanocaneschi2996]

Well Zo proved that great music can be covered and they actually did It quite good. Then again Eric Is such a talent that nobody can match..

[@MrAlgorhythm]

Thanks for the Zo! call out. It is only logical that 80s babies and fans of neo soul\Eric Roberson would eventually end up here, listening to Eric Tagg and the West Coast AOR sound.

[@stefanocaneschi2996]

And after this musical massage I will continue with “Marianne” another pearl ..

[@CarolinaMartucci]

how much elegance in track!!! that voice then...wow.

[@rupertgordonii6623]

Yep, said the same thing 🔥

[@KidArtistiX]

Agree 100%. Everyone knows "Is it You?" but there are so many other Rittenour, Tagg gems people are unfamiliar with...Where have the days of good music gone?

[@aaraodiasdossantos4216]

Love Eric Tagg!!!

[@obatron1]

This original is fire! Zo, Roberson and Phonte did represent the track well though when they covered it.

[@ghost.888]

obatron-one Yes they did!!!!!

[@thejazzman210]

Totally agree. Zo!, Robertson & Phonte did a great job covering this song.

[@floguxa2006]

obatron-one Agree😎😊❤😍

[@clarenceross380]

Yes they did

[@creeei9305]

Yes!

[@jivonleejackson1409]

The type of cut you sit with someone special and just chill.

[@davidhunter3140]

blue eyed soul at its best! 👍

[@Hinatachan360]

I love his voice! So mellow and clear and relaxing.

[@rupertgordonii6623]

Yep, one of the best voices ever

[@questien]

This song is so cold.

[@nodnarb4162]

I am so embarrassed that I missed so much of this Awesome music in the 80's, but Its not all my fault because I just learned that much of it was only released in Japan & perhaps other countries. All I can say now is that's Its like a sweet new vocal affair, that I get to feel right now for the first time! Decades later. Thank you Eric,Rit,Abe and all the rest. It just feels So damn good! Thank you all

[@aaroniic]

the legendary Abe Laboriel on bass

[@chiperta]

Deep song this one, especially when lee cuts in at 2.00min with the guiter amazing.

[@wasimmuhammad7521]

I use to love this song as a teenager! Classic, one of my best on this album. Our family started following him after the hit with Lee Ritenour the previous year. Super underrated vocalist.

[@atifmir7409]

Very recently came to know about Eric Tagg and have to say i'm enjoying his music. This is one of my favourite tunes of his. His vocals are so smooth but this track perfectly complements them.

[@thejazzman210]

Your mind and soul have to be in a wonderful place to compose something as beautiful as this.

[@bassthumper7331]

Love this Brothas Voice and Love the Bass Line...prefect song....

[@nodnarb4162]

And for anybody just finding Eric's work, as I am, I wanted to recommend watching his interview with the funk hall of Fame, which, while comical at times, was exactly the personal history that I was looking to find. I'm not a God believer, but I know love & harmony when I hear it! This song is Love & Joy, and we can apply it anywhere we need to, for a better world 😊😇

[@ChiGuy251]

I heard this song on Just Visting Three by Zo/ Eric Roberson and loved it and finally decided to search out the orignal. Eric Roberson and Phonte killed this song but I see where they got the inspiration Eric Tagg did his thing just a great song period

[@elielamhout9995]

It was a love song for his wife Marja who passed away a few years ago.

[@marghmargh1952]

Esta canción tiene todo lo que busco en una canción. Suavidad en la música, voz, arreglos, me lleva a lo más bonito y profundo de mi ser.

[@rupertgordonii6623]

Such a great tune it almost has a Christmas vibe to it 🎄

[@Soulgian]

I like both versions actually upon hearing them side by side. Eric Tagg was ridiculously soulful, in every song I've heard from him is this consistency in his vocal chops and technique. His chords/ transitions are like butter, I know these are the very things that drew a great artist like Eric Roberson to remake this

[@Lee_Plenty]

Soulgian yes! That would be perfect...Musiq could pull it off as well I think.

[@katherinedeniseariasmontoy5997]

that guitar at the beginning sets the mood! courtesy of lee ritenour.

[@BillBene67]

yes indeed

[@milagrosrojas7078]

Hace buen dúo con Lee Ritenour(guitarrista, uno de los mejores). Los dos son excelentes músicos.

[@UBZUKki]

lovely track.... gorgeous..

[@1884rams]

How beautiful is this!!? My first listen ad it just melts i to your soul!

[@josephbertie8373]

Terrific album. This gent was quite good.👍🎧

[@estellejohnson4475]

Respect Due👑!!!

[@davidetienne9404]

Never heard this before. But marzipan is my favorite candy. I like the song, and now it is going in my playlist.

[@rredhawk]

Nice voice. Sounds like a cross between Stevie Wonder and David Pack.

[@got2bharmony655]

You sure know your singers. Michael Sembello has a similar voice too. Dreamwalk is a great album, I've played it thousands of times.

[@rredhawk]

Got2BHarmony You're right. I just now looked up and listened to Maniac. Very similar voice sound/style.

[@thomastherrell9351]

rredhawk Spot on my friend

[@matjensen7938]

Good comparison. I love this song!

[@milagrosrojas7078]

Comparto tu opinión, está entre la voz de Stevie y David. Tienes buen oído.Me gusta mucho Eric, estoy enamorada de su estilo y voz, smooth jazz.

[@spreejay24]

Nice groove

[@samscott54]

We are all fans !! one of a kind voice....

[@hermanbrooks43]

love this track!

[@JeannetteAbrahamson]

Fabulous

[@BillBene67]

what a vocal. Stevie Wonder-ish...awesome

[@PaisaEsteban]

I just listened to this song and that immediately came to mind as well. Great music!

[@soulie61]

Beautiful dreamy music ! Thanks for posting this gem. The whole album is wonderful !!

[@TruthBTold-]

I hear a Combination of 2 Singers in his voice..Stevie McKnight and Brian Wonder ....

[@davidhunter3140]

Blue eyed soul at its best! 👍

[@MrRoger2306]

Wonderful!

[@milagrosrojas7078]

Me encanta la voz y estilo de Eric Tagg, se uno de mis favoritos.

[@agfagaevart]

2:00 fantastic break!

[@milagrosrojas7078]

Eric tienes una voz maravillosa, Eres mi favorito. Dios te bendiga.

[@erictagg1599]

God bless you as well, Milagros!

[@Lifes2Sweet]

So fuCcin’ slept On?! Why..??? Some hall n oats, Michael mC Donald, Toto type VIBE🥰🥰🥰

[@Lifes2Sweet]

White sOul💯😜

[@stevenbauer7576]

That warm sting chord at 2.20 it went to another level, deep musicians david foster and lee are great musicians.

[@kylemotes123]

I'm like really cool and get to see this guy in person often at work =D

[@thomastherrell9351]

kyle motes Does he still have it?

[@MusicSkyHigh]

Eric Tagg > Marzipan is a very good song it cheers me up every time I listen to it

[@davidhunter3140]

really nice song. thanks for posting it.

[@mexxital]

sweet serenade 3 >

[@albanocardoso4997]

Timeless!

[@leocook67]

the best at what he was doing---none of these guys out now are anywhere as nice as eric tagg

[@raheenhenry6982]

Yeah!

[@rredhawk]

He sounds like a cross between Stevie Wonder and David Pack, both of whom I like as well.

[@boogiefunkproductions2368]

Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar, honey, and almond meal (ground almonds), sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract.

[@SexyPrincess11]

My name is Marz. I can't believe there's a song after my name. :D :D :D

[@rodsaenz3975]

You know that Marzipan is a candy, right? Great name for a girl! :-)

[@osanders22]

Wow! All these years loved the cut"Is it you". Thought he was black. Lol

[@BillBene67]

me too...lol..music is music..ha

[@miquifaye]

PERFECTION

[@cakredi4132]

He need a revival, just like Plastic Love did.

[@EvansSt83]

In the 80s everyone was listening to George Michael and Kenny Loggins, but they ignored Eric Tagg. Why?

[@kevinmitchner6443]

Akera Reese pityful but true

[@Tre404]

Marketing, image, any number of things. But bottom line is that you have to get your artist seen in order to attract an audience of any size. That's the biggest part of the problem; how much a record company is willing to invest in an artist to get them the exposure that will create a following.

[@cakredi4132]

I guess he forever will be our coolest secret.

[@pA-vo7bo]

Such a classic!!

[@jcd5979]

I really like his voice

[@joseriojasyance743]

Marzipan sonidos relajantes q te acompañan en esta tarde.

[@stefanocaneschi2996]

Eric.. so many good tracks .. ‘Tagg’it’ as AOR.. i Call it good music!

[@christophebaratault4685]

Admirable !

[@tommybialy6240]

Nice dang tune.

[@davidhunter3140]

classic tune!!

[@cp2888]

Just head this first months ago and im hooked too! That lush guitar at the beginning does it for me everytime! Is that lee ritenour playing the guitar?

[@jonnaholma6211]

Yes it is:) Wonderful song & golden performance:)

[@TyrroneHinton]

WOWWW!!! fam, y'all makin' a brother like me really do his homework!!! LOL. I couldn't put 3+3 together when I heard the Zo! cover but then I hadn't put no energy to find the original until now. Erro & Te did murder this track on the cover, but Eric Tagg did his thing too on the original. Man, I gotta have this one for my collection. Now, where can I find it fam? Peace.

[@BNWooding]

Haha, here for the same reason.

[@laurenbloh]

HE HIS VERY GOOD

[@UBeesh10]

erro and tigalo

[@annatruth11]

Fantastic...a dream...an ode to someone I love...kiss t.

[@zzzdogutube]

good stuf

[@ep784]

Nice song!

[@augustblue5972]

This reminds me of Stevie Wonder.

[@davidharding3072]

Pure

[@davidharding3072]

Fuckin delicious

[@sethtriggs]

This song is so beautiful...I love it...great lyrics too. I need to buy this album somewhere. I wish someone could release this on iTunes or Amazon or something.

[@erictagg1599]

Seth Riggs gave me vocal lessons back in the day.

[@mscherri99]

​@@erictagg1599God bless you Eric, in Jesus Name😊😊😊 Love your music, it's always on repeat on my playlist!!!

[@hotelreviewbyinstanbooking3818]

are anyone has original video?

[@KidArtistiX]

Great Album...Every song is addictive. Do you have Marianne (Great Tune)

[@Montell218]

hey i would love to check it out, but i could not find it, is it titled something other than marzipan?

[@mjfangirlgal45]

Stevie wonder, is it you?

[@leocook67]

what happned to the nice versio of dreamwalking --m favorite song eric benet---but i like marzipan alot also----cant choose one

[@thardy9]

Can someone upload "In the way" please.

[@edmonddantes2745]

Most soulful white boy to ever do it

[@kingdomthinker9794]

Listen to The Jacksons Slow It Down song. It sounds just like this one just more up-tempo.

[@motoberraco]

please, someone that helps with the lirycs , thanks.

[@DrApocalypse]

Just added the lyrics in the comment section... enjoy

[@XanderGlaze]

My dogs name is marzipan :-)

[@IMunoz_momentum]

@pedolla2007 You were a very lucky man...

[@iwantahat]

@pedolla2007 wow i envy you. i totally believe that it was magical!

[@IMunoz_momentum]

@1977wallace Yeah, definitely...I think Roberson-ZO's version is poor

[@lawrenceglenn36]

the justin timberlake of the 80's

[@makhines431]

that comparison is a sin!

[@01103140]

Lawrence Glenn verdade!!

[@187onasimp]

This man has actual talent.

[@cali.songbird]

...obviously you were craving attention.😂

[@andrewmsm]

Silky soft....

[@user-yc2oz8kc5k]

Lush guitar by Lee Ritennour.

[@shuga635]

why he look like John Oates tho?