Puttin' on the Ritz

About Puttin' on the Ritz

Born in Jakarta, Indonesia to Dutch parents on July 21, 1955, Taco Ockerse (yes, it's his real name) was raised in Germany, where he studied dance and theater. He made a name for himself on the European supper-club circuit by dressing in formal attire and performing dance versions of American standards. This song was on his first album, and it became an unlikely hit when MTV picked up the video, which showcased Taco's distinctive look and performance that he had perfected in the supper-clubs. .

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About this song

Credited to

Taco

Album

After Eight · Track 3 of 11

Released

January 1, 1982

Duration

4:41

Top countries on Foxsoundi

United States (100 %)

Playlists

In 1 public playlist: mary/sawnoob core

On Last.fm

251,132 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: After Eight