Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz (ZDF Silvester-Tanzparty, 31.12.1983)

[@Malice_doll]

this song creates a feeling for me i can’t explain

[@haram1664]

Ciaga wey when i was like 9 i had an obsession with this song. i can’t explain it but it lasted a few weeks and i showed all my friends the music video.

[@charleyslife3889]

Same here like no other, ever... Strange

@@haram1664 😲 I was about the same age when this song came out and I was fascinated by it!

[@Stanky_Foot]

same omg. I can't really describe it but at the very least I feel goosebumps

[@DiscoCitizens240]

That’s the sign of a wonderfully written song. It leaves a mark on you

[@mxmixq5081]

The "super duper" is just... 👌

[@sandrasandymanning4354]

Super Duper Burgers!🍔

[@starrysoleil4760]

It's super duper

[@Exrylint]

Same

[@Exrylint]

Sounds like it’s saying simple dimple

[@leylineszz]

im 700th like

[@jamieburnette2438]

This is what Taco was known for . He performed depression era show tunes in a modern style. He is still active today as a musician and actor.

[@RevolverSnake007]

A damn good one too B-)

[@hellfeather2011]

He's magnificent

[@generalzod8589]

👍😸🇺🇸⚡💖 Thanks. Good to know.

[@akterskiepoznaniya]

Он закончил просто актерскую школу или курсы, но он никогда не был известным актёром, не снимался никогда в кино, только принимал участие в мюзикл холлах

[@janeporter818]

He’s the best. What a legend ⭐️❤️⭐️

[@shanewalt4249]

The fact that 40 years later, Taco is actually responding to tons of comments is just amazing and warms my heart. He seems like a great guy

[@foff-666]

responding ? where ?

[@dibbidydoo4318]

@pete3802no, 40 years later.

[@snowguylolhehe]

@pete3802 what

[@Taco]

So grateful to still be around and have the chance to meet and greet via social media!

[@tartaninka]

One of my favourite songs back in the 80s .. I was around 13 then and had just leaened enough English to half get it

[@grammurr7996]

Taco moves like an animtronic and i love it

[@riinak7212]

@@yourdawgskip Can't underscore this enough - love Steam Powered Giraffe so much, though they've gone through some serious line-up changes over the course of their career. They're still producing quality material, though!

[@gaoblai]

he wouldn't be out of place in the original Blade Runner

[@RobinJEly-re9lz]

That's just the vampire in him trying to look like a normal living person... Lol

[@TANC_Charley]

You beat me to it :( Anyway-

[@lordmichaelnolan3993]

He should work at Chuck E. Cheese.

[@Oginaka]

He's got that Rocky Picture Horror Show vibe to him.

[@moth9054]

Oginaka first thing i thought too

[@TRZ99]

flamboyant with high cheek bones

[@kathymeade5044]

Thought the same thing. Who came out first Rocky or Taco.

[@alyaamex]

He even LOOKS like Tim Curry

[@Radical_Rainbow]

Very much Tim. Lots of Curry.

[@grzegorzaaa]

These women's movements. The choreography here is a pure genius.

[@randalsmith4263]

They are very elegant!

[@jcala3]

They're so sexy, beautiful ellegant

[@linklegend50]

You mean super-duper!

[@kizarose5083]

@@BobDobbs681 dancer here! Considering how long this song is, I'd probably say at least a week learning the steps. Since they are considered professional dancers, they probably are in the studio for almost a full day, so probably break it down into sections and then review it a couple times for memory. Afterwards, they'll spend another couple weeks "cleaning" so the movements are sharp and put together. If I'd have to guess at least a month for the initial learning. Then spend the time leading up to the show rehearsing it a few times.

[@kizarose5083]

And actually looking at it... The dance isn't even that difficult to learn, from a technical standpoint at least. Lots a sassy walking lol

[@noasaysbye]

The 80s funk. The tap dancing. The makeup and costumes. They really set the vibe of this fantastic song, if you read this Taco, you should know that this was a masterpiece and such a great song that I know listen to on loop, it has also become a five nights at Freddy’s song now, if you didn’t know, it’s becoming a part of modern pop culture! Just showing how legendary this song was. ♥️♥️

[@Taco]

Wows! Thanx a million!

[@Randomguy2280]

@@Tacowho is crap?

[@TeaRiker]

@@Randomguy2280 mr crabs

[@Randomguy2280]

@@TeaRiker ok

[@Taco]

@@Randomguy2280 sorry typing mistake! My bad.

[@brucegordon7248]

That synthesized voice with the 'super duper', put the icing on the cake.

[@Billy-harrington]

Who listened to this masterpiece over and over again by the way I'm from Russia 🥀

[@brucegordon7248]

@@Billy-harrington You have good taste.

[@astra-nomia]

@@Billy-harrington sameee

[@Billy-harrington]

@@brucegordon7248 I just saw this song in a tick - tock and it all started , I listened to it again and again

[@Billy-harrington]

@@brucegordon7248 I do not know why, but I am drawn to the classics, modern ones are not as top-end as these

[@sandratanyi]

Somehow he's performing as if he was the Joker seconds before transitioning into the villain.

[@Bingo_the_Pug]

LOL

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

Although the killing joke and the 2019 joker movie are the majorities preferred origin story for the joker i always had a origin in mind that he was a on stage preformer similar to this and that was how he acquired his sense of style charisma and bravado This songs cynical tone always seemed like something that my elseworld joker would preform

[@joannross8412]

Excellent observation!

[@darlington9738]

your comment wins

[@johngivens3rstudios254]

I see a little bit of Tim Curry here myself, but I can that transition about to happen white skin and green hair on it’s way.

[@jarrodholiway2187]

Every single movement, regardless of how small, is so deliberate and perfect. It's almost eerie in its perfection.

[@jolie6185]

I feel like they weren't actually that in sync tbh. The song is amazing, and i like his movements but the background dancers felt more sloppy

[@jarrodholiway2187]

@@jolie6185 I agree. I think he was perfect - the backup dancers added to the production, but were definitely not at his level.

[@usti1966]

Ironic because I was thinking how the dancers weren't in synch as the song progressed...

[@voodoobane]

yes so right

[@dav1d130]

0:30 if u turn up, and listen closely u can hear someone calling him a think for wearing makeup. That could by why

[@Jokerbuzzed]

Taco if you're reading this I cannot express how much I love this version of this song. Thank you for giving humanity this absolute gem.

[@Taco]

Thanx a million!

[@ماجدالجميلي-م1م]

@@Taco And to you sir.. Thanx a Billion We're deeply grateful for this Timeless Masterpiece

[@CyberCaed]

​@@Tacosup taco 🌮

[@mikflo2403]

⁠been watching this for years now. Love it each time. Totally awesome feeling within.

[@ВикторОбразцов-я7ф]

Боб б тел ш ЖЖ от ее нннн😊а́а́еэ́дщзз​@@CyberCaed

[@aubsisasleep]

I love his voice so much, it gives me non-existent emotions,,

[@freddiemontanez8461]

Me too

[@tanjiro7966]

I agree

[@donavanfrea6768]

You took the words right out of my keypad. Just Shazamed this at the gym and now I'm a fan

[@OhmsFPS]

Animatronic type emotion

[@av782]

This description is dead accurate.

[@besarionrompuy8180]

this song simultaneously feels like a friday night and a sunday night

[@justinaddison769]

You mean Saturday night?

[@chrisretro8599]

@@justinaddison769 nah its like the excitement of Friday night and the sadness of Sunday night

[@TheGreatman12]

Hahahahaha

[@carnashrm7865]

Current watching on Saturday night soooooo

[@ladderstothemoon7415]

@@carnashrm7865 Currently watching this on Sunday night 💖

[@текаккоза]

Those girls did an amazing job with keeping movement, while still looking awesome! Choreography 10/10

[@irishoconnell6283]

Yes the ladies did a magnificent job on dancing that's a fact

[@peterrevens8454]

Made a great playback performance even better. Nice legs man 👅

[@Perririri]

Normie

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

Are you serious!!!?? First of a they're WOMEN!!! 🤡 Second they have absolutely NO rhythm!! 🙄🤔

[@RepublicConstitution]

It's actually a tough routine that they performed.

[@Warsaw-zs8cs]

This was me and my grandpa's jam man I miss those days listening to this with that old man ❤

[@Taco]

sweet memories

[@Warsaw-zs8cs]

@@Taco the holy moments I will never forget them ever thank you 😊

[@charleshall2743]

Dawg bro repiled thats crazy

[@ericjgrubbs2861]

Go ahead and tell me joker wouldn't listen to this song beause I think he would

[@alicewhitelhpw7517]

Ohhh Ohhh watch Grouch SNL parody. It's better than the whole Joker movie

[@megd5047]

this is so specific but so accurate

[@ihatehowyouact]

I have always lived the joker growing up and this comment helped me love this song even more:)

[@morganrobinson8042]

He has the spats for it.

[@CatchBackNewss]

@@alicewhitelhpw7517 no it aint, the joker movie was a masterpiece

[@oBlackguard]

He looks a mix between Joker and Willy Wonka in a wierd way

[@deborahmulkey1627]

😂😂😂

[@felix.smells2047]

True. I'm getting joker vibes from him

[@sodgape]

It's called being Dutch

[@vampdonna]

I’m getting Frank N. Furter vibes from Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@tweetybird1496]

Nahh he looks like tim curry in rocky horror picture show

[@jesserivas1387]

Back in the early 90’s, I won a cd player for guessing this song on the radio station!

[@askbob]

Legend, no Google times

[@zonalibrer3357]

This song Is from 1983

[@jesserivas1387]

@@zonalibrer3357 yes it is. It was a guess the song name and group name. They do that from time to time. Doesn’t matter what year it came out! I just happened to be the 1st caller with the right answer!

[@anastasiarivera3063]

That's so cool!!!

[@vr9580]

@@jesserivas1387 which CD did you get? Congrats good memories I imagine.

[@СветланаСубботина-ч8й]

Не знаю английского языка, но смогу повторить зтот шедевр на слух. С детства запомнился. А мне 53 года.

[@whitecat3923]

Я тоже помню и люблю её со студенческх лет, хотя совсем недавно узнала имя её исполнителя и даже название.. 😄

[@ИринаХолодова-с9ю]

I find everything about this perfect. Like, really, both his voice and the arrangement, and I'll never understand those who voted it as one of the worst 80s songs.

[@andramoniac2636]

REALLY? BRO WTF THIS SONG IT'S FIRE

[@av_67721]

@@andramoniac2636 FR

[@thouxanbandtre538]

Feels like it gives off a little Michael Jackson vibe. And people mustve not liked that

[@Kent-S]

@@thouxanbandtre538 I think that too

[@jamesnencka32]

They probably don't understand either

[@hollyanne4562]

this entire thing feels like a villain song in a disney direct-to-vhs sequel

[@patricktsai2303]

Honestly i feel the same

[@PRINCESS2527]

😂😂

[@ShaqGalifianakis]

The villains always had the most style

[@АндрейВладимирович-о3ц]

Так и есть. В этой песне есть какой то гангстерский стиль 20-х)

[@emilianorendonn.4881]

And the good ones 🥴

[@abesapien9930]

If there was a Devil, I picture him absolutely loving this song: the vanity, the materialism, the pride and arrogance.

[@madamvaudelune3298]

Well he is a man of wealth and taste...

[@stuckinthe60s56]

@@madamvaudelune3298 Rolling Stones reference 😌

[@madamvaudelune3298]

@@stuckinthe60s56 Of course!

[@j4yleigh818]

666 likes????

[@stealthslayer13]

@@j4yleigh818 Someone ruined it before I saw it. 667 now...

[@ingramatth]

Taco in this video feels like a lovecraftian entity that's taken a human form as a stage magician and trying to hypnotize me into being his follower. It's working.

[@Taco]

Welcome to the Twilight Zone!😜

[@BreadDemon69]

​@@Tacothis is legitimately one of my favorite songs, also how are you?

[@Bing-dq7sj]

@@Taco ruh roh raggy i think we got inside the twiright zrone raggy

[@lolalolita3537]

His voice is ethereal, like it doesn't seem human

[@lordassface8810]

It’s lip synced Sadly

[@lolalolita3537]

@@lordassface8810 whatever that was, it was perfect

[@Golden_26]

@@lordassface8810 but this man SANG that song like that’s HIS vocals, lip sync or not it’s absolutely amazing

[@duncanmccann2715]

His voice yes - after a few trips through processing.

[@peterploppa5293]

i mean his name is literally TACO

[@CassieIsGae]

Fun fact: The original song was released in the 1930's which means this song is almost 100 years old and still trending to this day. Quite impressive

[@lostfound9264]

Shaving Cream look it up 🎉❤

[@lolekpllolekpl7560]

This song makes me feel like an scp group, but i am not sure if it's dr wondertainment or o5 council

[@ateateateneaaa]

And who's the original artist? Cus wasnt Taco born in 1955?

[@CassieIsGae]

@@ateateateneaaa Irving Berlin

[@Venom_zm]

Holy shit

[@krishnabaskaraputra]

Legend says He still putting on the ritz

[@ed4096]

That one was stupid and I half expected it and _yet_ it still made me laugh. Thank you.

[@andygery]

I'm with you, I want to always believe that! He is a master, there's many many many performers out there, but he was a master, when it comes to artists, he was more artistic than many singers actors and dancers that I've ever known!

[@Perririri]

Normie

[@_aoe]

Dude, responding and liking the comments is the sweetest thing ever!!

[@Taco]

i enjoy it very much my friend!

[@commandercaptain4664]

There's an ironic, dystopian tinge to this that I really appreciate, like something that would be played in Panem or Snowpiercer to distract the masses. Also, he sings like he's overcompensating for a REALLY THICK accent - it works.

[@youtubehasbigcringe]

Cringe

[@adumbpineapple9206]

Annunciation.

[@sleepingnowplsproductions7303]

I like your pfp

[@orbeezeater]

He's Dutch so he is compensating

[@KelsomaticPDX]

I get the same vibe but the fact that you chose Panem and Snowpiercer physically hurt me. Gotta be bladeunner.

[@ralcst-1977]

TACO was the ONLY ONE who could perform this song with such PA-ZAZZ!! I love watching this video over and over again to study his moves on stage and he plays directly to his audience!!! WOW!! What an excellent performer he IS !!!

[@julieviola6787]

I agree with you 💯%! 👍

[@1953beetle]

Fred Astaire,eat your heart out,mate.

[@SteveF80]

You need to watch young Frankenstein

[@nftman5267]

He hearted your comment

[@FumariVI]

I agree. That is so well done. I like it~!

[@chemyalvarez]

Public clapping for 4 minutes straight

[@TheySchlendrian]

Its typical for german public music stuff it just goes along the beat. Youll hear it on every Audiance on german tv.

[@halbos7637]

They really enjoy music, really.

[@neosildrake]

Clapping like this is typical german. Or at least it was at that time. (By me) these days this kind of clapping mostly associated with old people and/or the zdf fernsehgarten crowd.

[@TheySchlendrian]

@@neosildrake oh especially with Florian silbereisen ;o)

[@neosildrake]

@@TheySchlendrian So wahr... 😁

[@flavya_limazoe3887]

I'm Brazilian, and this is my favorite song. It's simply the most perfect version of this song. It's beautiful to hear, I feel beautiful ❤❤❤

[@MichaelClark-uw7ex]

Those girls had to remember all those steps and still look incredible in those outlandish outfits was awesome. That had to be so uncomfortable but they did it for the show, much respect. Personally, I like the Gene Wilder-Peter Boyle duet in Young Frankenstein better though.

[@TANC_Charley]

Do not remind me of it...

[@Ari-ll1wp]

I imagine it would be distracting to be one of the dancers and ask yourself, mid-performance, "after all my years of study and practice, how did I land HERE?"

[@melissabrecosky6520]

Everything about this, even the dancers and the dancing, is very 80's. I'm sure the dancers weren't thinking that.

[@kizarose5083]

Dancer here! Honestly those costumes aren't even that different from what we wear in the studio (leotard and tights). Honestly the hats are what I'm focusing on 🤣 I can tell you that they probably spent a couple weeks learning and cleaning those steps!

[@melissabrecosky6520]

@@kizarose5083 You didn't dance with hats at all? I'm not a dancer but growing up in the 70-80's I took dance in school and we used hats as props all the time especially in tap.

[@fritzb0w1ofsoup]

The song scratches a certain part in my brain

[@belindahernandez7972]

Yes

[@macekreislahomes1690]

It does

[@carnashrm7865]

Indeed

[@maiponet]

Ever since I heard "Lone Digger" this song echoed in my memory and I couldn't find it until now, when i just watched ·young frankenstein·

[@VeI_2.0]

Dopamine

[@jeremykennedy9808]

He looks more like Tim Curry than Tim Curry does.

[@Fifury161]

I'm glad it's not just me that noticed that!

[@IncHulkLover]

You hit the mark with that!

[@pegasusgalaxy68]

no he is not..similiar look and attitude but no way more than tim...duh!

[@katiefincher2433]

I, too, have only seen a man in makeup twice in my life!

[@weichihteh7633]

My first thought exactly! I wonder if they’re related.

[@deem7478]

I watch this time and time again. I love the music AND dance! ❤

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

I like Taco's expressions as he performs. One of the best performing arts in the '80s out there.

[@drballsofficial]

The face he makes in the thumbnail of this video is permanently ingrained in my head. It’s somethin.

[@adriansoto239]

No he is not one of the best 80's performers, cut that crap. This is one goofy song not worth a crap. It something you listen to only to make fun of the song. SMDH!!!

[@NeoPolitona]

@@adriansoto239 Someone seems a bit salty.

[@johnanderson2556]

@@adriansoto239 totally agree. He sucked. He doesn't represent the great 80s music

[@adriansoto239]

@@johnanderson2556 dude for reals.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

"Puttin' On the Ritz" is a song written by Irving Berlin. He wrote it in May 1927 and first published it on December 2, 1929. It was registered as an unpublished song on August 24, 1927, and again on July 27, 1928. It was introduced by Harry Richman and chorus in the musical film Puttin' On the Ritz (1930). According to The Complete Lyrics of Irving Berlin, this was the first song in the film to be sung by an interracial ensemble. The title derives from the slang expression "to put on the Ritz", meaning to dress very fashionably! This expression was itself inspired by the opulent Ritz Hotel in London! 1983 BABY!

[@Quaronna]

🙂

[@channelthree9424]

Before coming over here, i saw a video of the original song.

[@captainnerd6452]

First time I heard a version was in "Young Frankenstein"...

[@KateBates22zabu]

@@channelthree9424 me too a clip from a movie

[@jessfrankel5212]

I saw the clip just a few minutes ago...surprised that they'd have an interracial cast that far back. By many accounts, the film wasn't very good, but it introduced the song to the masses. This is one of those songs that can be listened to and sung by every generation. It's that clever--and that good.

[@NostalgiaMan]

Now this is entertainment.

[@zachg4198]

Hell yeah

[@moosquageesheep3914]

why are you everywhere

[@catherinefroese4628]

Have you seen the original it is like in the 1920s

[@otisroseboro2837]

Yes i agree

[@beerlover7460]

yes true

[@ldybozz]

I don't understand how anyone can not dance to this song?? This song is still soooo good after all these years. Sooo many good memories to this song.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

It seems TIMELESS ! The good stuff always is !

[@movieandshowclipsss]

I didn't

[@greyyyyyyy1056]

There’s something so relaxing about his voice and I get an emotion I can’t describe.

[@greyyyyyyy1056]

0:36 I can’t

[@dunnohowtonamethis3908]

Maybe safety?

[@jessiestraughn3617]

same

[@yami.817]

Amo la cancion🥰❤Gracias

[@asyadavoya5933]

Me too !!!! So true

[@gijsherben1164]

How he moves like an anamatronic is just perfect

[@dmster6267]

please shut up

[@txnrobert3452]

Shut the- Shut the f up you don't have the talking stick TALKING STICK | | |

[@angrytheclown801]

Five Nights at the Ritz.

[@teariet.tekken-wolffenn5881]

@@angrytheclown801 oh shut up. 👌😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Master chef 5. Years. Over 500 trip top Taco David coper furesd 25 years Taco David coperfeld 2500 magic dhows

[@skadrumsandwich7415]

The rhythmic pattern of the verse of this song is one of the most bizarrely captivating vocal arrangements in music. It's almost like it shouldn't work or doesn't fit but then suddenly resolves satisfyingly on the downbeat.

[@joeyc8622]

The song is from 1927

[@sdotyes]

@@joeyc8622 someone was ahead of their time

[@crimruna928]

@@joeyc8622 1983*

[@walaiporntopping8991]

@@joeyc8622 v

[@lanfrancomara4360]

@@joeyc8622 aaaaa

[@juliarath]

The voice is so smoothing and comforting it’s like a Friday night cuddle ❤

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes it is

[@zussman_]

He has amazing voice!

[@RayWright]

I know he is lip-syncing but to choreograph that and pull it off is still kinda cool.

[@darthkek1953]

You can forgive the lip-sync when the movements are so perfect.

[@hobbyboundcat6713]

i didnt even notice he was lip syncing

[@Fektthis]

@@darthkek1953 not really. because there are far more choreographed artists out there who don't lip sync and do far more dancing at a far higher level.

[@darthkek1953]

@@Fektthis OK Beyonce.

[@Fektthis]

@@darthkek1953 Beyonce wasn't even on my radar. She lip syncs. I was thinking more along the lines of Babymetal.

[@VirginiaTombstoneRevival]

Taco is a cross between Dr. Frankenfurter and Booger from Revenge of the Nerds.

[@aydno1]

Christopher Kirby 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kennethflores93]

Lol you’re absolutely right

[@spacepanda4207]

Lmfao😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i thought so too

[@maybedos]

Fuck yeah you are spot on.

[@newworldslackertv1011]

Hahahahaha fucking killed

[@thomasmcdaniel6264]

Hard to believe this song was almost 40 years ago. Damn, I remember it so well.

[@libbysingscontrezzo8419]

This rendition is 40 years old, but the song is almost 100 years old. Look it up with Fred Astaire singing and dancing.

[@megakaren2160]

It's hard to believe Shrek is 20 years old.

[@williamredding333]

A number one song in 1983.

[@arandomperson6622]

WHOA

[@phillippvongrahl9569]

I saw this in 1983 when it was new and immediately bought the record. Since then I have known that my lifestyle is entirely my own. With this performance by Taco I discovered the elegance of the 1930s, which still accompanies me today.

[@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw]

1930s style with a varnish of 1980s synth music.

[@rosaleemeade8204]

When my niece was younger and she would come to my house for the summer, I would play KZbin videos. Well the first time she watched this one, she was hooked and she would watch it over and over again. She is just like me with this song. We both love it and wouldn't get tired of it at all.

[@nite6427]

me, aswell

[@capt.obvious4487]

I can understand it is perfect.

[@nite6427]

@@capt.obvious4487 thank you captain obvious

[@imsleepyyy.]

Taco if you’re reading this, just know that I hope you’re doing well and I love your songs!

[@Taco]

How sweet of you!😘

[@voidgamingofficial974]

@@Taco OMG ITS YOU! Hey man, I rlly love ur music too :D

[@Sean-dk3hb]

He did it

[@VaxlandMapping101]

@@Taco Oh, why hello there, friend. *proceeds to tap dance and put on a top hat*

[@laniebugg]

Omg that was so wholesome! He liked another comment under yours! That's so cool. No other artist does that. ❤❤

[@katherinegravel-orchard7182]

Facial expressions on point. Charisma on point. Amazing character!

[@ChocolateLover4365]

Yes! I love it 🤗😍

[@crunchyyellowlion]

Taco is STILL amazing in 2024. My friend sent me this and Taco is like tacos EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE. We LOVE YOU TACO!

[@theattitude]

Wow. Not only is he still alive, his real first name is Taco !

[@bimlauyomashitobi421]

Yes... still alive... the videos definitely aren’t purposely made blurry to imitate an older style... definitely... Seriously, look at his first music video where he covered Put it on the Ritz, the one where he’s blonde. He looks terrifying.

[@my12spoonswithrose43]

@@bimlauyomashitobi421 thats not his first one. Maybe you should look when he first started signing this song, hes just under 11 years older than me & thats his natural colour, grey.

[@arturodelagarza9028]

WHEN I FIRST SAW THE VIDEO, I THOUGHT HE WAS HISPANIC, YOU KNOW THE NAME TACO. NOT BEING FUNNY. THEN I FOUND OUT MANY YEARS LATER THAT HE'S DUTCH. I BELIEVE. THAT'S KOOL TOO. LOVE THIS VIDEO AND SONG.

[@petesmitt]

Why wouldn't it be his real name? why would anyone choose Taco as a stage name?

[@petesmitt]

@@arturodelagarza9028 Taco is Indonesian, not Dutch.

[@rareblues78daddy]

The man actually did the tap dance portion of the song. He learned the steps. You gotta admire the conviction.

[@withgoddess7164]

Umm... Some people actually know how to tap dance really well so that wouldn't be a very complicated routine for them at all.

[@rareblues78daddy]

@@withgoddess7164 No duh. Taco was a cabaret performer, after all.

[@ahoarsewithnoname]

Did he? I never knew that. Learn something new everyday!

[@angemaidment5640]

Of course he’s got the moves.

[@IluvatarEru]

I would assume he probably has a history of being a tapdancer lmao.

[@jbj27406]

His performance is flawless, every move. Every part of his instrument--his whole body. His head and his hands. And his tap skills are perfect.

[@nullvid]

100% fc

[@riinak7212]

Well, I'd hope the vocals were; they're straight from the record

[@masterplan2882]

40 years after this show and it still hits the same as what i think it hit back then👌

[@Emma-v6y5e]

❤❤😂🎉🎉

[@shnrbtlle18]

You were there?? So cool.

[@masterplan2882]

@@shnrbtlle18 😂

[@cyber_nuggets8302]

This man was way ahead of his time, sounds just like modern electronic music

[@jackolantern9346]

Ahead of his time? Taco or Irving Berlin?

[@petulantpeterturbo]

I’d say this is the rich person version of modern electronic music, and fuck it’s so much better. As a massive fan of Dubstep and EDM I must tip my hat to the purest musical definition of “drip”.

[@laurieberry4814]

Remember when Kelly from Married With Children had to dance as a tap dancer, but ended up ballroom

[@thellophane]

It’s like the predecessor of lemon demon

[@kai-in1xt]

This was the 80s, he sounded like a lot of others in the 80s

[@myvoice2223]

Even his facial expressions fit the tune. The tap dancing is surprisingly good. Everything so perfect.

[@текаккоза]

The fact that this man put months into those tap dancing skills alone is impressive. Aswell as the fact of how good this song is

[@tonycanabal1659]

Eccellent "Tap-Syncing"

[@RocStarr913]

Taco’s background was doing musical theater in Hamburg before he became a recording artist.

[@RocStarr913]

@@tonycanabal1659 He likely did the tap dancing himself recording the song. Taco’s background was doing musical theater in Hamburg.

[@FrancoisBouton]

@@tonycanabal1659 actually the tap-synching is pretty bad. He hardly tries.

[@badwolf54]

Watch Fred Astair do the same number, to see how it should be done. This is not bad, though.

[@FOL·LŐẂMĔ]

I love how they added #fnaf in the title (btw am a fnaf fan but never played any fnaf game)

[@unclgrndpa]

Heard this song and thought it banged but watching how good of a showman he is just makes it that much better

[@charliecharlotte.curiel607]

Omg my favorite song

[@sharonbraselton4302]

yes it dise

[@future.mortician]

Everything about this is perfect. The song is incredible. His suit is great. The way he moves and the faces he makes. This is literally one of the best musical performances I’ve ever seen.

[@StevieDamnit]

My brother used to think that cane was a light saber. Soon after, I imagined Darth Vader performing this number.

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Dressed up like a million dollar storm trooper

[@springfieldpervert2736]

​@@TheKingOfBeans trying hard to look like gary kurtz

[@Najain]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@spiffyflinger9174]

nice wire profile picture

[@datboi7160]

I'm the 100th liker

[@lundsweden]

I was about 10 when this came out, I remember thinking then that this is a brilliant reimagining of a very old tune!

[@MikeJohnson-hp8lr]

This song (like Taco himself) is classic for all the right reasons! Never get tired of hearing it...

[@halbos7637]

Yes yes. Listen to the references, Gary Cooper, the Rockefellers etc

[@mykaruest6257]

I wish Taco did more songs.

[@DickKick]

I hope that you know that the song itself is not his

[@MikeJohnson-hp8lr]

Dick Kickem I’m 6o years old and have always been a big fan of Hollywood and Broadway musicals so yes, I am very aware of this fact.

[@DickKick]

@@MikeJohnson-hp8lr good for you, i hate how many people don't know the origin of the song and think that it is written by Taco

[@melanieriley6090]

The ladies are dancing so elegantly

[@mozzyforest]

Taco is so underrated, he's an amazing, talented musician. Well ahead of his time, that's why people misunderstood him! ❤️🖤

[@stevehenry1]

Unfortunately the version that was on youtube had some shots that were considered racist, like the blackface part. That didn't help him in this country

[@purplebutterfly1168]

He's like sooooooooo awesome. I've watched this video soooooo many times just today. I started watching this video this morning. This i think is my twentieth time watching. Lol. Idk why but I am stuck on rewatching. Maybe cause I'm an oldies girl. Love rolling stones, eagles, etc. I bet I'll watch over and over again

[@SbjsksmNx]

I can't imaging liking this at all.

[@RocStarr913]

@@stevehenry1 In America, his record label here had altered the music video of all the blackface scenes using editing effects before MTV there ever even accepted it. Nobody in America ever even knew about the blackface scenes until about 16 or 17 years later when it was brought up as a factoid when the music video, which was still the American cut, was shown on VH1’s Pop-Up-Video.

[@RocStarr913]

It didn’t help that he had so much competition in music at the time. It also didn’t help that almost his whole schtick was basically showtunes. And it also didn’t help that he ultimately chose to stay close to home in Germany. His management at the time tried to get him to live in America to stay internationally successful, but he ultimately felt that the way the music business worked there was very foreign to him as a European, where he was used to mingling and networking on a deeper level.

[@donaldpoliti4340]

It is just a perfect dance and makes you happy. I love it

[@nergizaliyeva4317]

Обожаю такие шоу в стиле бродвейских постановок. Красивые и профессиональные танцоры, отличная хореография и талантливый певец.

[@Balta454]

Танцевальная композиция слишком сложная!

[@frozzy5807]

Тебе это ничего из фнаф не нопоминает ?

[@maviliex]

@@frozzy5807 рил

[@мужикатавр]

Вы слышите, он там говорит Путин огурец

[@nergizaliyeva4317]

@@мужикатавр 😁

[@d.haroldangel241]

This is the ritzyest RITZ rendition. Absolutely the ultimate and classiest of all versions. Definitely awesome. Way to go, Taco and ladies.

[@RocStarr913]

Taco has said that the writer told him personally at the time that his record of it was the most exciting rendition of it he ever heard.

[@starsammi7794]

I cannot explain but this song just feels like I’m falling down a rabbit holes going slightly insane and realizing I’m the villain of the movie, Ik I sound insane but it’s true 😭

[@nima-m_m]

You probably watch to much movies and stuff 😂

[@aaronkenney5035]

You just describe how I feel when I listen to this song when I'm just walking around shops

[@PRINCESS2527]

😂😂

[@camocat2962]

so a kinda contorted version of alice and wonderland lmao

[@balisticren6155]

Ziulene je serija

[@ТатьянаДоезжак]

Слушала много исполнителей этой песни,вы лучший.Спасибо.❤

[@Mario_1611]

Child: **Dies** The Oompa Loompas:

[@EinfachEndlos]

true xD

[@kel4211]

Mario1611 KAJSKJSKSI

[@darcfase2o79]

GOLD

[@juju7466]

LOL

[@alyconroy6506]

this comment made me lose my shit 💀

[@pagananarchist4723]

This is a great cover of a depression Era song. Taco, if you're reading this, I love the vibes your singing and the 80's techno funk provides. I could listen to this song multiple times and still enjoy it

[@Taco]

thanx Pagan!

[@CharlesMacpacattack4]

@@Tacofantastic performance watched it over five times

[@russellmanweller6694]

I always have to hear it at least twice in a row.

[@GeorgeDaymondLush]

@@russellmanweller6694 oh I do twice a week at least

[@christinarichards7803]

Still Listening in 2024! :) ​@@Taco

[@Barfyman369]

i bet he ate people but really really high class like

[@angs141]

W E E Z ZE

[@rexthecheesecat3999]

Probs like..💅 He is a vibe tho and OWNS it

[@krystal5204]

Its his teeth isn't it🤣

[@trevormiles5852]

@Qimodis yes, really. I can see him . stabbing an eyeball with a martini arrow and leaning back and eating it like it was an olive. And one pinky finger in the air... Ok.. i have to go get some sun now.. before i write more and my political career is over before it starts.

[@trevormiles5852]

@Qimodis ALL GOOD my friend, I wish i was as talented as taco. He could have picked a more classy name to befit his dapper self. .

[@Ryenyethescienceguy]

you can see the energy and dedication in each performance. So real, so tangible. Just recently discovered Taco, and he has become a new favorite

[@silviadam8797]

That moment in the 80s movie when the villain start telling his plan to dominate the world and suddenly appear people dancing and special lights

[@THINKLLC-wj4wv]

❤️

[@Schneewittchen3663]

Sounds like a description of Frank-n-Furter...but that was the 70s, so nevermind...lol.

[@silviadam8797]

@@Schneewittchen3663 ngl I was expecting someone to say my comments looks like some movie they watched and reccomend it It was all a plan hauahua idk this movie but Imma watch Thx 👀

[@boscopit]

HA!

[@ytaccount1375]

Sounds like something dr doofenshmirtz would do

[@marketkamaleckova5993]

HE MOVES LIKE A FUCKING ANIMATRONIC I'M OBSESSED AAAAHHHHHGGH

[@TheEmpressReborn]

When the audience is clapping in rhythm, you KNOW a song is GOOD.

[@robertsupersexykeineahnung8914]

...or you are in a german tv show.

[@apalsnerg]

@@robertsupersexykeineahnung8914 Wow.... it's the ✨racism✨ for me

[@robertsupersexykeineahnung8914]

That's no racism...the video itself is from a german tv show...🤫

[@apalsnerg]

@@robertsupersexykeineahnung8914 Germans are racist though? 🤨🤨 what's your point

[@robertsupersexykeineahnung8914]

I don't know what your point is... My point is, that this video is from a german tv show and everyone is clapping in rhythm...

[@allygoldman9003]

Taco I love all your songs I love rizts the most you are And legend dude, you literally danced in 1930 and now you’re here still dancing and living your life I appreciate all the music that you have downloaded for us and I love the videos with all the showgirls and everything and makes it look beautiful. Your outfits are actually wonderful your make up is fabulous and your personality is even better❤

[@Игорьакопян-э1с]

Не думал.что пройдёт 40лет и буду слушать...СУПЕР!!!

[@мальтийскийкрестмальта]

23год, май, Окленд

[@Doger1337]

Путин огурец

[@ДмитрийБельский-с8ц]

@@Doger1337 Намек понял ,приём 🥰😍🤩

[@МАЙЯМИ-ю9е]

@@ДмитрийБельский-с8ца принём задачка !!!

[@Chichichi625]

Я тоже

[@edgettefam]

I may be weird, but this is one of my all-time favorite songs, and I will listen to it wherever I hear it. Thank you for this song!

[@ustmissouri8029]

You are weird.

[@brianvincentdoucet4273]

I don't think you're weird. This song is also a favourite of mine. And those lovely ladies really liven this video up, if you ask me

[@rmssugar6531]

No you are not weird at All tbh actually same

[@chenrobbins]

It is a good song. Terrible video, but good song.

[@angemaidment5640]

I heard it over and over in the 80s. Like “One Night In Bangkok”, it was one of those show tunes that seeps into your subconscious.

[@sdraper2011]

I love Taco's showmanship. He's an excellent performer, totally commits. A pleasure to watch!

[@Thethreeidiots1]

I vibe to this everyday never gets old I listen to this on my bus and my bike rides hiking and everywhere this is a absolute bop

[@Jaigantic97]

The amount of sass he showed on 0:29 is everything

[@arveyilleszender5809]

The amount of homosexuality in your comment is nuclear.

[@AlchemillaRed]

@@arveyilleszender5809 calm down

[@ethanhere__1702]

@@arveyilleszender5809 homophobic much 💀

[@arveyilleszender5809]

@@ethanhere__1702 What leads you to that assumption?

[@ethanhere__1702]

@@arveyilleszender5809 what you said is inherently homophobic

[@BorbasBence]

Tim Curry's character from Home Alone 2 singing and tap dancing in front of Emperor Palpatine's throne (which was converted to a giant disco ball) on the Death Star.

[@suey-suitu]

So.... Dr. Frank N Furter?

[@Bingo_the_Pug]

LOL

[@rebeccabowen5129]

Lololo I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WAS TIM CURRY singing!! No wonder he looked familiar!

[@braddavis4276]

He Looks Like A VAMPIRE IN A TUXEDO What A GREAT JOB !

[@karmablackwater3550]

An I C O N. Not only us this man the epitome of class, he's responding to comments years later. I salute u. 🫡

[@jeffwolcott7815]

This is my first time hearing of this guy and I'm already a fan.

[@irinalebedeva3396]

Какая ностальгия по красивой музыке и прекрасным талантливым исполнителям. Мне было 14 лет в том году, когда во многих программах в СССР показывали этот клип.

[@jacobtrujillo9469]

It really is something special. Sooo well done choreography. Only Taco could pull it off. A masterpiece.

[@AdelaTomankova]

I see you're a year older than my mom xd

[@irinalebedeva3396]

@@AdelaTomankova May be so

[@perekosha]

Сейчас мне 15, а я обожаю такую музыку

[@Hopm403]

...а мне 10 было

[@ausg64]

This song hits the”feels” in a way I can’t explain

[@the1stDJLowkey]

The MOST underrated group of the 1980s. Pioneers.

[@RoenaMorgan]

"An classic onstage performance: all 6 (dancers-- back'up girls with young man)- at their best'. 7-24-2024'

[@ВладимирРазмерийа]

Шикарная Ретро песня, спасибо большое за восспоминание былых времён.

[@maviliex]

Урааааа я нашла хоть одного русского!!!!

[@OlgaSmith-qx4sm]

Никогда не на́доедает и не скучно слушать эту песню, и смотреть этот клип. Фантастика. Спасибо.

[@luizdealmeida8999]

Concordo plenamente.!!!👍😃✌

[@luizdealmeida8999]

🎶✌🎵

[@julyanahum5901]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lylahawke8898]

He's so mesmerizing.... I can't look away.

[@Danielito_blox]

This is the best song I've ever heard and I'm still listening to it, you're a great artist.

[@livefreeordiehardkor]

Whoever was in charge of choreography needs to win an award for this

[@filixcarlo]

Yes

[@leviandevian6229]

“ThEy NeEd An OsCaR!”-People Who Don’t Know What An Oscar Is.

[@epicbrumoment8810]

@leviandevian6229 you got a point there are different awards/award ceremonies for different industries I think the oscars is for film correct me if I’m wrong

[@ICantHandleThis210]

​@@epicbrumoment8810yis it's for acting

[@8macurto]

Taco was in charge of choreography

[@mikehoward4632]

Warning : extremely 1980s

[@shamekajenkins4860]

Totally and I luv it....lol

[@keithflint1587]

More like 1920s

[@jamestabram8189]

Like my dad dont even know this song he only knows the old old version ???

[@RobustWhenUnarmed]

Keith Flint what? Are u dumb

[@keithflint1587]

Troy H are U dumb?The atmosphere of the video resembles more of 1920s than 1980s so shut up

[@ralikdiver]

I remember the first time I heard this on the radio. I was a teenager and I thought this song will never make it. And here I am almost 40 years later watching it on KZbin lol!

[@RocStarr913]

Taco has said he and the record label was totally surprised that the single became a hit and it took quite a while for it to become such a global one. He said it was almost a year before it first became a hit in Sweden.

[@PatriciaCoberly]

Thank you, Taco, for this great song! ❤