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.
You Are My Lucky Star
Taco Lyrics
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I saw you from afar
Two lovely eyes at me they were gleaming
Beaming I was star struck
You're all my lucky charms I'm lucky in your arms
You've opened heaven's portal here on earth for this poor mortal
You are my lucky star
I saw you from afar
If Garbo is a glamorous creature
You're a four star feature
Though you are never seen
Up on a movie screen
You are my Shearer, Crawford, Hepburn, Harlow and my Garbo
You are my lucky star
In "You Are My Lucky Star," Taco sings of his admiration for a starry-eyed lover who has captured his heart. He describes how he saw her from a distance, enchanted by her beautiful eyes that would not let him go. These eyes have made him feel star-struck or captivated, and she has become his lucky charm. Taco feels so fortunate to be in her arms, thinking of their love as a gateway to paradise, a place where he can escape from his mundane life. He looks at her as his Garbo, Shearer, Crawford, and other classic Hollywood icons rolled into one. For him, she is his star, and she brings him hope and happiness.
Taco's nostalgic and romantic lyrics are classic, and the melody suits the mood very well. The song's message of love and hope never goes out of style, and it still resonates with audiences today. The idea of someone being your lucky star suggests that they bring you good fortune and happiness, and it's a sentiment that is easy to relate to. Overall, "You Are My Lucky Star" is a timeless love song that celebrates the magic of romance and reminds us that love is always in the air.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my lucky star
An expression of admiration for the significant other, implying that they are the source of happiness, safety and good luck in the singer's life.
I saw you from afar
An indication of how the singer and the significant other first met, which implies there was an instant attraction.
Two lovely eyes at me they were gleaming
Describing how the significant other first looked at the singer, which was with loving and admiring eyes.
Beaming I was star struck
The artist was immediately and deeply in love, describing the experience as being star struck.
You're all my lucky charms I'm lucky in your arms
The artist feels lucky to have the significant other, and when they are together, the artist feels like they have everything they need to be happy.
You've opened heaven's portal here on earth for this poor mortal
The significant other has brought so much joy and happiness to the singer's life that they feel as if they have entered heaven on earth, despite their previous struggles.
If Garbo is a glamorous creature
A comparison to actress Greta Garbo to express the significant other's beauty and glamour.
You're a four star feature
An expression of admiration and love for the significant other, implying that they are an even greater beauty than Garbo.
Though you are never seen
Despite not being famous like Garbo or other actresses, the significant other is still the only one that matters to the artist.
Up on a movie screen
A reference to the entertainment industry to highlight the significant other's unique and unparalleled beauty in the eyes of the artist.
You are my Shearer, Crawford, Hepburn, Harlow and my Garbo
A declaration of love, placing the significant other on the same pedestal as famous actresses who were known for their beauty.
You are my lucky star
A final affirmation of love and admiration for the significant other, suggesting that they are the center of the artist's universe.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown
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