Taco Ockerse (born July 21, 1955 in Jakarta, Indonesia), known mononymously… Read Full Bio ↴Taco Ockerse (born July 21, 1955 in Jakarta, Indonesia), known mononymously as Taco, is an Indonesian-born Dutch singer. He gained international stardom when in 1982 he recorded a distinctive cover record of the old Irving Berlin favorite, Puttin' on the Ritz in Germany, which made him famous early the next year (United States Billboard chart number 4). It has been reported that he did not speak any English at all and merely read the lyrics from transliterations, but this is false: Taco speaks English and almost always performed in English. He also speaks German, having recorded a couple of songs ("Träume brauchen Zeit" and "Blauer Vogel, steig!") for German Eurovision in 1981. He is also a speaker of Dutch and French.

Taco was born to a Dutch couple in Jakarta (On a side note, Indonesia was once a Dutch colony). Prior to his worldwide hit with Puttin' on the Ritz, he fronted a Berlin-based band called Taco's Bizz. Their niche was performing Depression-era oldies in a more contemporary style, and soon Taco was courted by record labels to release a solo single. Puttin' on the Ritz gained so much attention that an entire album was funded by RCA Records. Both the album and the single were hits in Europe, and thanks to a popular MTV video for Puttin' on the Ritz, the single and the album became hits in America as well, selling over 500,000 copies of Taco's 1982 debut album After Eight.

A follow-up album, Let's Face The Music, was recorded in 1984 for RCA, but it failed to recreate Taco's initial success, and he vanished from the American market immediately thereafter. Taco continued to record, however, focusing mostly on the German market with albums Swing Classics/In The Mood Of Glenn Miller in 1985 and Tell Me That You Like It in 1986 for Polydor. In 1987 he recorded the self-titled album Taco. In 1989 he briefly flirted with contemporary dance music by releasing a pair of singles, Love Touch and Got To Be Your Lover, that were blatantly styled after the high energy disco sound popularized by Stock Aitken Waterman. Afterwards he repositioned himself as a swing/soul singer. He has collaborated with Geff Harrison of Kin Ping Meh fame.

He currently resides in Germany, occasionally performing in Berlin and recording.

He has been referenced on the TV show The Simpsons. Episode BABF19, "Behind the Laughter", features Willie Nelson saying, "Thank you, Taco, for that loving tribute to Falco", as well as the end of the tribute itself. Recently, Taco was referenced in an episode of The Venture Bros. in describing Klaus Nomi's tuxedo attire.

Don't Stop Believin'
Taco Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Don't Stop Believin'' by these artists:

80's D.J. Dance Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
80's Pop Injust a small town girl, Livin' in a lonely world She took…
A. Kay-B.J. Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Alec Baldwin; Diego Andres Gonzalez Bonetta; Julianne Hough; Mary J. Blige; Russell Brand; Tom Cruis Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Alex Melton Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She too…
Alvin and The Chipmunks Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world. She…
Anna & Senna Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Arnold Schwarzenegger Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world She…
Bonnie Tyler Take me out of the mood I'm in I don't care…

Bop Kidz It's gettin' late I'm making my way over to my favorite…
Boyce Avenue Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
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C.C. Tennissen Got a shawdy with me Bad little ting ass heavy OG…
C.C.Tennissen As I proceed indeed to take the lead with speed All…
Chip No Here in my zone Back in my zen Off or the dome Or…
Chris Colfer Kevin McHale Lea Michele Cory Monteith Amber Riley & Jenna Ushkowitz Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Cory Monteith Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Cory Monteith Lea Michele Amber Riley Kevin McHale Jenna Ushkowitz & Chris Colfer Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Cory Monteith Lea Michele and Glee Cast Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Cory Monteith Lea Michele Mark Salling Naya Rivera Kevin McHale Chris Colfer Amber Riley Jenna Ushko Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Diego Boneta Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Eric Chase Just a small town girl, livin′ in a lonely world She…
Eric Dover Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Film Song All-Stars Stop holding control Cause you need something to leave behin…
Flight 409 Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world She…
Forte A Cappella Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
George Lamond Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world She…
Glee (Rachel & Finn) Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Glee Cast Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Glee Cast (New Directions) Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Glee Cast - Glee: The Music The Complete Season One Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Glee Cast Feat Lea Michele and Cory Monteith Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Glee Cast Featuring Lea Michele (Rachel) & Cory Monteith (Finn) New Directions: Da, da, da, da... (Repeated until …
Glee Cast(글리 캐스트) Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Great White Well, I never thought I'd see you back On my side…
H. Martins You keep on running boy Leave me behind Place each foot with…
H.e.r.o. Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world She…
Heather Nova Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Jaap Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world She…
Johann Heinrich Jr. & St. Martin's Symphony of Los Angeles They gotta war for oil, a war for gold A war…
Jonathan Cain Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Jorn Just a small town girl Living in a lonely world She took…
Journey Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Journey (Boyce Avenue) Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Journey Journey Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Journey Vs. Michael Jackson You know, I was I was wondering, you know If you could…
Journey؀ Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Julianne Hough Diego Boneta Tom Cruise Alec Baldwin Russell Brand & Mary Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Julianne Hough Diego Boneta Tom Cruise Alec Baldwin Russell Brand & Mary J. Blige Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
KnightsBridge Tonight, I'm gonna have myself a real good time I feel…
L.A. Guns Them hips don't lie The way you twerkin' it Girl you look…
Lea Michele Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Lea Michele & New Directions Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Lea Michele/Cory Monteith Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
LIVING ROOM 1 - Journey Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Lo Mejor Del Rock De Los 80 Just a small town girl Livin′ in a lonely world She took…
loggy Don't stop fillin fillin my cup Don't Stop, gettin gettin to…
Madcon feat. Ray Dalton It feels just like I'm dreaming Don't let me fall asleep We'…
main station Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Mary J. Blige;Julianne Hough;Tom Cruise;Diego Boneta;Alec Baldwin;Russell B Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Mary J. Blige;Julianne Hough;Tom Cruise;Diego Boneta;Alec Baldwin;Russell Br Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Mickey Thomas And Starship Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world…
Minipop Kids Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Northern Allstars Just a small town girl Living in a lonely world She took…
Northern King Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world She…
Ofln - Journey Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Olivia Newton-John You think the world should see things your way Love, I…
Petra Haden Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world She…
R.F.B. Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world She…
R.L. Don't be alarmed It's not the end of the world…
Rascal Flatts & Journey Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Rob Moratti Just a small town girl Livin′ in a lonely world She took…
Rock Of Ages Full Company Just a small town girl, livin′ in a lonely world She…
Sam Tsui Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
Sam Tsui feat. Kurt Schneider So it's gonna be forever, 'Cause we never go out of…
SoundSense Just a small town town girl Livin' in a lonely world She…
St. Martin's Orchestra Of Los Angeles They gotta war for oil, a war for gold A war…
St. Martin's Symphony Of Los Angeles I got to keep going hard cause time don't stop Yea…
Stage Dolls (T. Flakne/B. Icon) Got a vision, got a dream now I'm look…
Starship Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world…
Steel Panther Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
The Chipmunks Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world. She…
The Clef Hangers Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
The Journey [Verse 1] Just a …
The Rock Band Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
The Voice Woke up one morning saw a rooster Struttin' by my house…
Tim Mahoney Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…
T‐Pain Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Just a small town girl Livin' in a…
U. of North Carolina Clef Hangers 너를 처음 본 이후 모든 사소한 이유는 필요 없어진 feeling 초의…
UNCHAIN 進めない悔し涙舐めても味はしないさ Uh 心で泣いて Uh 希望を歌おう夢を歌おう愛を歌おう目を逸らさず I …
Ursus Factory Sä oot ku silkki Sä oot ku persikka Hengitän sua, oon pilves…
V.A. OK step 1．2．3 流れるサウンドにそっと体を浮かべてさぁほら解き放とう門限も予定もまだ気になってる？N…
WOHNZIMMER - Journey Just a small town girl Livin' in a lonely world She took…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Taco:

After Eight After eight, a rendezvous with Kate She works late, I've had…
Carmella I found her in a dirty little cafe in an…
Cheek To Cheek Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con) (Chichi con c-…
Encore Every evening, eight o'clock The curtain's up, the band begi…
Got To Be Your Lover Got to be your lover lover Wow wow I got to…
I Should Care I should care, I should go around weeping I should care,…
La Chambre Separee Contessa, of Tridessa Frequented clubs of bad taste In disgu…
La Vie En Rose Des yeux qui font baisser les miens Un rire qui se…
Let The Music Play (What we're gonna do?) (Gonna do what?) (Hey - what we're go…
Livin in My Dreamworld Livin' in my dreamworld, memories of yesteryear Visions of G…
Mas Que Nada Ô ariá raiô Obá, Obá, Obá, Ô ariá raiô Obá, Obá, Obá M…
Night And Day Where the jungle shadows fall Like the tick tick tick…
Opera Rap In the days of old Back in old Europa People got hip…
Puttin If you're blue and you don't know where to go…
Sayonara Chartered by starlight Searchin' the oceans Land of the risi…
Singin' In The Rain (My God... You fly thousands of miles to get some…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high There's a land that…
Taco's Charleston Charleston, Charleston ???.... Yes sir, that's my baby …
Thanks a Million Thanks a million, a million thanks to you For everything…
The Breaks Let's take a break and break it down I break you…
They Can't Take That Away From Me The way you wear your hat The way you sip your…
Tribute to Tino He ruled the golden silent screen He haunted millions in the…
Where Did Our Love Go Baby, baby, baby don't leave me Ooh, please don't leave me…
Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedral You're bringin' me down You stood there…

You Are My Lucky Star You are my lucky star I saw you from afar Two…

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