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

This song makes me feel like a gay vampire

Taco moves like an animtronic and i love it

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

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.

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

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

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

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. ♥️♥️

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

The "super duper" is just... 👌

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.

I've always loved this live version. What a showman.

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.

Child: **Dies** The Oompa Loompas:

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

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.

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

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

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

Thank you, Taco, for this great song! ❤

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

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

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 ❤❤❤

I really enjoyed that, thx Taco for providing this amazing song and performance, I really can watch this the whole day

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

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

40 years after this show and it still hits the same👌

I’m 14 now but I grew up with this song. My late mother used to play this all the time In the shower and I’ve grown up to do the same. Thank you taco ❤

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

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

Unforgettable rendition wearing special feelings and magical mood. Thanks a lot

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

The song scratches a certain part in my brain

Legend says He still putting on the ritz

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

WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE BALL PIT WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🥶🥶🥶😈😈😈

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

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

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

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

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

Now this is entertainment.

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

Taco is a legendary hero whose music is still famous today.. honestly so impressive!! Also I ❤️ this song!! I can watch this video for HOURS nonstop! Truly amazing love ya taco!

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.

He looks more like Tim Curry than Tim Curry does.

I just found this guy. He's so elegant, so smooth and polished. It's like watching a silk scarf pinned to a clothesline gently rolling and swaying on a midsummers breeze. Top shelf.

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

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

Amazing performance!!!

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

How he moves like an anamatronic is just perfect

Warning : extremely 1980s

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

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

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

"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!

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

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❤

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

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

Great job! Have always loved this song! Never gets old!

This song will never get old. Thank you for making this amazing song Taco!

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 !!!

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.

Такой молодец!!!!!! Собрал я по-возможности его альбомы!!! Голосище у него - супер!!!!!!! Гордость Нидерландов!!!!!!!

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

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

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

Professional dancers did a really great job with this troupe dance. This isn't easy stuff. Amazing!

One of My favourite songs ❤

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 😭

This song is such a vibe i can't explain it

Heey Taco, just wanted to tell you, that I have been listening this song since I was 8 years old, I was borned in 2009 and I absoultelly love this song

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

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

I love the spin you put on this wonderful old song sir. 😊

Absolutely wonderful performance of a great song, Thank You Taco.👌

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

Public clapping for 4 minutes straight

He does this thing with his eyes and it’s just so… enhancing! Idk. Been so obsessed with this song and the video & performances of it. BRILLIANT. Truly brilliant. I can’t explain it. The way he moves his head, the strange eye movement too, everything makes sense for this song. Love it

Although there were other versions, this one was the most popular, the extravagance of the video and the way he sings is fascinating.

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.

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

this is the type of music I expect heaven to play live

i love this song

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

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

The flair and elegance are unmatched, I tell ya! Unmatched.

Bro this is a mix of fancy classical and a BANGER!!! Seriously this is so great, the "super duper" part is crazy good too

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.

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.

this song. stuck in my head.

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

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

Крутое произведение, с любовью из России!!! Столько лет прошло, а эта песня всё ещё звучит на планете!!!

Помню свои первые впечатления,советского подростка,когда увидел этот клип,хотя такого понятия мы не знали.Я был в восторге:я думал,что он англичанин,такой тягучий и густой,если можно так выразиться,английский у него был.Браво!

He is just mesmerizing. Wonderful!

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

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