Taco - Chattanooga Choo Choo (150 Jahre Deutsche Eisenbahn, 07.12.1985)

[@sabrinaw8524]

i feel like Taco took the 80's and turned into a some sick underground broadway musical and i am absolutely living for it

[@RocStarr913]

Taco has long resided in Hamburg in Germany and it has a thriving musical theater scene. A music production company there decided that there would at least be enough of a market in the record business in German-speaking Europe for a performer like him, signed him, got him a record deal, and the rest is history.

[@sundus928]

Now I want a musical with his songs.;⁠-⁠)

[@john-bloss]

The ‘80s?

[@CharlieBrn]

How I wish he had done more because I LOVED thes and got my grandparents to enjoy these with me

[@CharlieBrn]

@@john-bloss indeed about 85-87 he peaked in the States

[@bvillebikelady3651]

He did a wonderful job of updating the old classics. Very talented performer.

[@SuzetteKath]

Except for the dresses of the ladies. Those back slits were NOT that high up in the 40s.

[@whitecat3923]

​@@SuzetteKathabsolutely agreed. At that time, such slits would have been called indecent..

[@gregoryboyd7176]

Taco is TOPS! I could never understand why his innovative synth-pop never really clicked here in the U.S. - but it was OUR loss! I'm a few years older than he and always grooved on those classic songs from the 30's-40's but when Maestro Ockerse put his magical spin to them, they became classics all over again. Taco, THANKS[!] for 40 years of pure joy and here's one white-headed old fan who looks forward to many more!

[@RocStarr913]

I think sadly the American headquarters of his record label at the time just didn’t take him very seriously beyond the one hit single. By the time he performed this, his music production company no longer had a deal with his original record label and had one with another and they never were able to get an American distributor again.

[@the-chillian]

His version of Puttin' On the Ritz did pretty well, but it was just about the only thing that got a lot of play time in the US. You'll find the video on KZbin, but it's been heavily edited since the original included performers in blackface.

[@ВячеславГорельников]

Спасибо,за то что вы рассказали.. интересно.

[@brianfuller757]

This generation doesn't get how talented Taco is.He's a true performer.

[@julianhermanubis6800]

Generally, when Germans get nostalgic for the early 1940s, many people get nervous, but this was actually very nice.

[@thomasfoldvik]

😄😄

[@mrdanforth3744]

Taco Ockerse is Dutch.

[@julianhermanubis6800]

@@mrdanforth3744 Yes, but the program was German in origin, wasn't it?

[@mrdanforth3744]

@@julianhermanubis6800 It's an American song sung by a Dutch artist to celebrate the 150th anniversary of German railroads. Why are you trying to make trouble?

[@julianhermanubis6800]

@@mrdanforth3744 My comment was entirely a joke, and you're reading way too much into it. We all know modern Germany is radically different than the Germany of 80 years past. But, sorry, there is a bit of irony here, regardless. This sort of music would have been suppressed in Germany at the time it was originally recorded or at least the German government back then tried to suppress it.

[@beachside1]

The 80s were great and I I miss the hell out of them. Thanks Taco for being a part of my best memories of that decade

[@MrAnarchyMarine]

Kind of interesting to see how this guy went underappreciated for his covers, and love of older music, do to all the new stuff that was coming out, and yet the generation that followed has started to discover it, both for that same love of older music, as well as a need to escape the drivel sold as music today. Don't get me wrong, there are some decent artists out there, but none top the charts, and you have to really look to find any of their work. Taco was before his time, in the sense that very few people in the eighties wanted new renditions of older music, or even old school renditions of newer music as some in today's generation do. I'm glad to see that some change was for the better, and that people are beginning to appreciate this man's work.

[@Felladin]

I'd say someone like Max Raabe is in a similar category today. The kind of artists that other artists (Raabe playing at Marilyn Mansons wedding) really like for their sensitivity to the originals.

[@xmus4023]

Taco was electro-swing before electro-swing.

[@ryanbashaw4513]

I think its because he is creepy

[@angelvictoriamartin2842]

@@ryanbashaw4513 Creepy !?

[@reggiekrager5411]

Good music still exists today, you just need to know were to look for it.

[@mrsw2923]

A true performer. The whole package.

[@mikeneidlinger8857]

I stay up all night listening to music and writing poetry. I've been on a Taco binge the last couple days. I was born in 1976 and Taco was popular in school in Hollywood. A bunch of girls did Puttin' On The Ritz at a talent show.

[@LesterMoore]

Taco, so talented. The great voice, dancing moves, choreography and music. The whole entertainment package.

[@bananaman677]

I’ve just discovered Taco today after never hearing about him. He’s so incredibly talented and entertaining, and I love how much he emulates the 80s. I’m absolutely LIVING for his hair especially!!

[@waytospergtherebro]

You don't know what the word emulate means.

[@steveking1037]

Embodies, maybe? He’s emulating the 40s, living in the 80s.

[@ruthlawson581]

And me never heRd of him heardof him till recently

[@eddie-g-6452]

Catch his version of "Putting On The Ritz" . It'll blow you away. 👍

[@smrk2452]

I think he’s creepy, but yes very talented

[@Igor_Anatolevich_68]

Прекрасный номер. Яркий, жизнерадостный, дарящий хорошее настроение. Спасибо!

[@Greyman-x6d]

Taco reminds me of an old school song and dance man from the twenties. Flamboyant and playful. He must have really stood out in the eighties with his big dance numbers . 🕺🤪🤩

[@janettamcgee8124]

Puttin' on the Ritz brought me here. This was fun to watch. Guy in the yellow Zoot Suit made me thing of Cab Calloway.

[@dawnaberry4197]

I just saw this. First time. It’s great! I don’t know why I never saw him. This video is adorable. Glenn Miller would love it! Also, “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” the choreography was different and very clever. He was a great tap dancer! Being a Ww2 baby, I love this.

[@Taco]

Thank you so much!

[@dawnaberry4197]

After just seeing a portion of your “Bel Ami” video, it’s clear that you still have the voice, and most likely the tap ability. Great!

[@leaf1131]

A great showman ... more Taco, please.

[@socalguy8]

Taco is so incredible! His performances and videos are so entertaining!

[@USCG.Brennan]

Never heard of you Taco until this past Summer.....I had no idea what a talented guy your are!! Love the old music my parents listened to and loved from the '40s!

[@charlesjedlicka2725]

Watching his videos. He puts so much energy in all of them.

[@angelvictoriamartin2842]

I want that energy !

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Great video. Taco, we were 30 yrs old when this played in1985. Both of us were born in 1955. Greetings from Charleston, West Virginia 🇺🇸

[@golfgrabu]

Puttin on the Ritz brought me here. Against my metalhead will, I must say that I really like this song but don't tell anyone ok????? I have a reputation to maintain.

[@commodoresixfour7478]

You sound like the metal head I bought my banjo from. (He had two of them.) Didn't want his bandmates to know he also played that.

[@christopherhibbert3754]

Secret safe. Taco was great putting an 80s spin on songs from about 50 years before. If anyone is unaware of them, check out Postmodern Jukebox. They are amazing musicians and vocalists changing up a lot of classic songs with different genres.

[@erwinjoseph1600]

😂😁😂

[@ryanbashaw4513]

Twink!

[@ryanbashaw4513]

I think this version sucks, I was looking for the original, which in my opinion is much better. This performer has a creepy vibe about him like a gay ventriloquist dummy or something I cant quite point out

[@nicoletta.franziska]

i am 28 and in my taco era now. i love the vibe and i love to dance to your music. so much joy and guff ❤️

[@kreativdienst]

Finally I understood every word of this song! Very uplifting!

[@tangofett4065]

As someone that was born in Chattanooga and grew up in the 80’s, this is perfection!

[@pigulus]

I love how he subtly does the grace notes when singing chatta-NOO-ga in 1:06 and 1:17.

[@Catherine-ot6rb]

My 7 year old likes the song Puttin' on the Ritz but today he wanted to hear different songs from Taco and we listened to this.

[@RocStarr913]

This is without a doubt one of your best television performances ever. It’s so elaborate the whole choreography. And how fortuitous for you that you had just released an album that happened to have a cover of “Chattanooga Choo Choo” right on the heels of the 150th anniversary of Deutsche Eisenbahn.

[@carnalea2424]

Only just discovered Taco - fantastic!

[@ItsIdaho]

This does not scream 1985 at all, the dance and clothing is timeless. Taco is the only one that makes it easy to date this to 1985.

[@uswish.]

the floor lol

[@marksieving7925]

It screams 1985 pretending it's 1945.

[@cecilyerker]

The brightly colored polyester and gold trim is what screams 1985.

[@davidaloca9594]

Because Glenn Miller wrote it in the 40's

[@ItsIdaho]

@@davidaloca9594 I meant the impeccable work of the stylist and set decorator.

[@thefool2007]

I was today years old when I found this. Taco was a lot of fun in the 80’s.

[@whitecat3923]

Love his voice with such a warm timbre.. Nice song and performance, but my absolutely favorite is still "Puttin on the Ritz". Taco is just brilliant there 🤗

[@SwillinGrog]

That was nothing short of awesome.

[@kateland1127]

He has such an old fashioned voice!! I love it

[@emariemcc]

Never heard of this guy before. Like his style

[@rickdickerson1204]

Wonderful performance by all of you folks! I love all you do Taco! 😊

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Taco, you deserve as much recognition as the crooners of the 50s.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Great video, Ive been a Taco fan for years. 1985, Taco was 30 yrs, we both are part of the "1955 Birthday Class"

[@debrachampion9172]

I love this it reminds of the “Old Days” of Tap and Jazz, when I was young and do concerts and such with the Dancing School that I was in. At 64 I miss it and wish I could do it over again

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Back again Taco. Still rockin here in Charleston, West Virginia, USA. Hang in there Taco we are doing good for kids born in 1955. ✌ Semper Fidelis

[@lindaanicete3531]

Revive Taco days! Excellent dance, singing, total entertainment. More, more, more Tacos !

[@kyla3635]

Choreography gets the chef's kiss.

[@jeffstowe4860]

One of the top artists and performers of my generation.

[@tangobango9653]

‘Taco’ had a brief run in the Spotlight, there music was so rich in nostalgia.

[@1701spacecadet]

This genre needs to be revived!

[@youtubeweloveyou688]

Yes

[@BIGBOOTYSCOTT]

yes

[@felipeondemand]

man i am so glad i discover Taco's musics, they are awesome and full of happiness, i love happy songs

[@tenhirankei]

The dance routines make this great!

[@adriansjahsam7314]

Mein Gott. Verrückte Deutsche. Was für eine Show. Dank je wel. Terimakasih. I am much obliged. Großartig.

[@bastianurrutia7252]

What a voice....

[@whitecat3923]

What a timbre..

[@crunchyyellowlion]

You are such a ham! I love it! You remind me of my friend Dorè, he got me addicted to your music...

[@vioricaneagu2251]

The "old" songs will never "die" 😄😜💥🌟

[@luizhonorio9917]

Boa Performance, Ótima Música 🎺🎶🎵

[@mikegehre570]

Outstanding and fun rendition 👍

[@jrbaskind]

That was wonderful!

[@stevetillcock7361]

Addictive tunes. I went through a phase in the 70s loving 40s Big Band.

[@Tue_]

Best thing about the way they present it - is that it is a satirical commentary on different things.

[@kaymeuwissen2165]

I never knew he sang a new version to Chattanooga Choo choo😊

[@jbossnack]

I'm very impressed

[@АлександрМосква-б8ю]

Это божественно грандиозно!)

[@RyanObe194]

I was working in my produce department at walmart today trimming radishes and this song played overhead. Had to look it up and i definitely am obsessed with it now lol

[@CarolannMarcucci-ts9vw]

He is a great entertainer ❤❤❤

[@Cronoistight]

Found a new rabbit hole of music but I'm not even mad; This exudes too much energy to be sad.

[@EAGLES385]

That’s what you call singing, dancing, choreography and admiring beautiful women who aren’t naked and twerking! Taco is definitely a great entertainer!

[@CarolYost]

Agreed.

[@DrabOk]

Well some moves of the dancers are from Deep South 😉

[@GARYAINSWORTH]

I'm from Chattanooga and at 48-years-old how tf have I never seen Taco's version of this song until today?!?!?!

[@brianvincentdoucet4273]

I am 52, and I, too, never saw this until today. It's different, and it's enjoyable.

[@jandostx6596]

At first I thought Tako sings in the old style. .Then I understand - he just rehashes even more ancient ones!

[@goldbutactuallyviolet8286]

I can not get over your very presence!! It screams talent!

[@chrissimpson1183]

Tex and Glen would be so proud of Taco, this is a great version of that Tennessee extension.

[@tenhirankei]

You call that an "extension"? Oh, you mean "excursion". If you want to see the extended version, check the one that was in a movie! It's played at progressively faster speeds and ends with an outstanding dance scene by the Nicholas Brothers.

[@susannelies862]

Taco,du warst nie ein One Hit Wonder!I love your Singing,your Performance-especially that from Silvester,1980?Cause that is my Birthday!Move to the Rythem,nice and easy! Everytime I'm feeling blue and hopeless, I putt it on the Ritz!Thank you for aii the happy Hour's!

[@crim7381]

This makes me feel very happy

[@BrianStorey-j5n]

Love that classic music

[@jenesisjones6706]

Soooo glad I found you again!

[@joshlaning9085]

was always and still am a huge fan of his he is one of the most beautiful man I have ever seen always had and still do have a mad crush on him!!!!!

[@deem7478]

Toe-tapping and catchy! Classic song!

[@tomvalencia9060]

Such a perfectionist!

[@MsLou-su5pj]

Just recently finding Taco’s videos and I think for the most part he is quite entertaining and has a great voice. Of course I love the music from that era and I like all the staging when glamour was popular So many entertainers today are comfortable performing in tee shirts and holes in their jeans and that’s okay too. I’m not putting anyone down for sure.. I’ve heard lots of good music from many entertainers. I wonder if Taco is still entertaining?

[@RocStarr913]

He is, but where he does concerts is relatively limited these days. I’m sure that would change if there was enough of a real demand for him in a particular part of the world.

[@MsLou-su5pj]

@@RocStarr913 Thanks for your reply concerning Taco’s concerts. Ms Lou

[@berlynify]

.. ah, the 80s.. an overuse of lamé, Richard Simons "buns of steel", Madonna "Like a Virgin", Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" .. & Prog Rock (thinkin' of Rush here) - heady stuff! .. this is my intro to Taco.. entertaining, fun & talented - 2 thumbs up (from this 🇨🇦 😂 😉) ❤ 🙏🏽

[@maria.whiddon]

Loving this!

[@joshuatoro8977]

I am very very impressed that they brought a train in on the stage that's cool blows my mind

[@ashabas1053]

so much going on but gosh this made me smile. Yes... came here from 'puttin on the ritz' :) !

[@smrk2452]

I grew up in the 1980s. Why have I never seen this?

[@valeriegray8068]

I feel the same. So glad to find it now though. He is amazing

[@litiviousspartus4611]

Awesome.

[@annoldham3018]

Although it's set to represent the 40s, there's something about this that is quintessentially 80s. 😂❤

[@mattleinhauser9166]

This is awesome love it ❤

[@FrancesCarmel]

This is so joyful to watch .

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Great! I love the Andrews Sisters version of this song. Taco does an amazing job of this WWII classic.

[@nicoletanis3703]

Taco and The Andrew' sisters lookalike plus others having fun at the train station before getting on board. Nice treat!

[@eddie-g-6452]

As a big Glenn Miller fan ( pregnant pause for effect ) I give Taco & dancers 12/10 for this rendition. 👍 Third song I've heard by Taco { so far }. REALLY need to see if there's a CD available. 😎 Any info' anyone ?? 🤔

[@JuniorMazzon]

01:00 So in 1985 Germany, a guy thinks: Hmm... why not put a fucking real train inside a TV studio to shoot my video? And just like that, an artist built more railways for a music video than my government has for a nation in 40 years! What the hell am I still doing here?!

[@lesindorf-934videos]

Профессионализм, конечно, высочайший.

[@sony197]

Nicely done on this

[@jeanniepryor1378]

Well Done!!!

[@Marcelo7352]

Sensacional dança, Boa música! 😆😇👍🎶❤🌍❤🌏🙌💯🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@vivavaldez87]

2:06 - that win when you quickly volunteer for the easy part in a dance class.

[@jussi111]

This tune rocks!

[@somerandomvertebrate9262]

Love it when the 80's tries to look like the 40's.

[@arthurchadwell9267]

In the early 80s, there was a bit of 30s/40s nostalgia.

[@arthurchadwell9267]

Indiana Jones, High Road to China, Tales of the Gold Monkey... Lots of that.

[@somerandomvertebrate9262]

@@arthurchadwell9267 Indeed. Not to mention New Romantics. Heavily based on romanticizing the interwar years.

[@sova927]

Обожаю!!!

[@gh6stly196]

They got a motherf*****n train on stage

[@Ayden_B]

They landed a train on stage lol

[@RocStarr913]

This was from a television special commemorating the then-100th anniversary of the German Railroad Service.

[@GroomLeader]

Now that was AWESOME!

[@wildwarriorbull272]

Today, I learn that same singer who sang "Puttin' On The Ritz" was ACTUALLY born in Indonesia.

[@shawnlombard7350]

The best version of this song, I've ever heard

[@jodycarter2271]

It's like Taco is a time traveler putting on the Ritz I think was like the 20s and this one I think was the 30s could be wrong but I love the different eras he uses in his performances❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍