In 1979, Eric participated in the NY based band named "Medusa" and sung several songs for the album "Medusa".
It must be the two Lee Ritenour's album that Eric Tagg became well-known all over the world for his vocal works: "Rit" (1980) and "Rit2" (1982). In 1981, Eric released his 3rd solo album "Dreamwalkin'" only for Japan. Eric also shared his vocal works on Ritenour’s "Banded Together" (1984) and "Portrait" (1987).
Eric disappeared after the "Portrait" appearance but did some limited number of session works. In early 90's, Eric had been leading music and singing at Richland Bible Fellowship Church in Texas. Thus, we had to wait for a long time before the release of his 4th solo album "Through My Eyes" in 1997. Since 1998, Eric seems to spend most of his time again for pursuing ministry from his home in Greenville, Texas.
Other memorable performances:
Don Grusin "Julie Ann" (1981), Masaki Matsubara "Make It With Me", "Silly Crush" and "Painted Woman" (1983), "Be With Me Tonight" on the album "Earth City Expressway" with various artists (1988), Marco Taggiasco "Another Waste Of Time" (2008).
In The Way
Eric Tagg Lyrics
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Heart so weak
Heart so broken by the words
Heart so stolen by... missing smile
Love can never be assure
See the way that we looks at you
And you don't reallu seem to mind
Even thoe. try your best
I'm not stupid, I'm not blind
I'm only...
In the Way... I Feel like i'm done...
In the way... Guess you know i'd like...
to stay inside your hear
Tenders Company
three's a crowd
Too many cooks in for the soup
heatsy wins your love
Tales i loose
Two's a couple, three's a group
In the Way... Feel like i'm done...
In the way... seems like i´m always...
In the Way... Watching for my self...
In the way... Guess you know i'd like...
to stay in your heart
In the Way... Feel like i just...
In the way... Guess you know i'd like...
to stay inside you...
In the Way...
In the way...
Feel like i'm just in the way
Wish You'd know i like to stay
In the Way...
In the way...
Maybe Someday...
The lyrics of Eric Tagg's song In The Way express the feeling of being unwanted or in the way in a relationship. The song talks about a tender and weak heart that was broken by someone's words and despite the efforts to mend it, the love can never be assured. The singer of the song notices how the person he loves looks at another person and though it hurts, he/she tries to hide the pain. The lyrics mention the feeling of being in the way or like one is done and the desire to stay inside the other person's heart.
The lyrics continue to mention a tenders company, stating that three is a crowd and that too many cooks spoil the soup. The singer mentions that if heatsy wins the person's love, then tales i loose. The lyrics suggest that two is a couple, but three's a group, perhaps hinting towards a love triangle. The chorus of the song serves as a repetition of the feeling of being in the way, and the desire to stay inside the person's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart so tender
My heart is very soft and sensitive
Heart so weak
My heart is not strong and vulnerable
Heart so broken by the words
My heart is shattered by what you said
Heart so stolen by...missing smile
My heart is captivated by the memory of your smile
Love can never be assured
No one can predict the future of love
See the way that we looks at you
I notice the way she admires you
And you don't really seem to mind
You don't seem to care about her admiration
Even though I try my best
Despite my greatest efforts
I'm not stupid, I'm not blind
I am not naive or unaware
In the Way... I Feel like I'm done...
I feel like I'm a burden and nothing left to do
In the way... Guess you know I'd like...
I know I am not wanted, but I wish I could stay
to stay inside your heart
I wish to always be remembered in your heart
Tenders company
Intimacy with one person breeds jealousy with others
Three's a crowd
A third person can disrupt a pair
Too many cooks in for the soup
Too many people involved will cause chaos
Heatsy wins your love
Aggressiveness appeals to your affections
Tales I loose
I always end up being the loser when it comes to love triangles
Two's a couple, three's a group
A couple stays exclusive while a group becomes complicated
In the way... Seems like I'm always...
I always feel unwelcome and in the way
Watching for myself...
Constantly concerned about the impact of my presence
In the way... Guess you know I'd like...
Unwanted, but still hoping to stay
to stay in your heart
I want to hold a special place in your heart
Feel like I'm just in the way
I am only obstructing your path
Wish you'd know I'd like to stay
I hope you realize I want to stay in your life
Maybe someday...
There is a hope of things changing in the future
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Gaeill
there is a simple beautiful timber in his voice that is so compelling. Hits notes and stays on pitch. 1982- his voice jumps right out of "is it you" . Eric, there's quality to when you sing. I've always heard it and it's just beautiful. Thanks for the gifts.