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Eric Tagg
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  • Greenville, TX
  • United States
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Bengt Isaksson left a comment for Eric Tagg
"Blessings and Happy Birthday!"
Jan 9, 2012
Scott Gross and Eric Tagg are now friends
Jan 3, 2012
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Oct 20, 2011
Eric Tagg and Marcelo Donati are now friends
Oct 20, 2011
Eric Tagg left a comment for SweetAnie
"Your photo looks very nice to a sun-baked Texan in the summer.  We can always dream, can't we? Nice to meet you, ET"
Jul 10, 2011
Eric Tagg left a comment for Toni
"Hi, Toni I haven't checked this site for awhile. Nice to meet you, and thanks for your kind words.  I promise to check more often ET"
Jul 10, 2011
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Jul 10, 2011
Bengt Isaksson left a comment for Eric Tagg
"Happy Birthday Eric, have a great day!!"
Jan 9, 2011
Lennart Reinander left a comment for Eric Tagg
"Hi Eric, Thanx 4 ur mess, listen to the first song ( eternity ) I recorded 4 my upcoming album, Michael Stenberg on vocals, and he knows very well who you are. Cheers Lennart"
Dec 6, 2010
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"Thanks, Lennart for thinking of me and the nice message. Keep in touch, ET"
Dec 4, 2010
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"Blessings to you, too, Bjarne! ET"
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Profile Information

My interests
Word of God
sports
songwriting
family
transforming into image of Jesus
Favorite bands
Sly & Family Stone, Sons of Champlin
Favorite musicians
Stevie Wonder, Ivan Lins, Bill Champlin, Joni Mitchell, Todd Rundgren

Song of the Month/Westcoast genre

NO ONE THERE
From DREAMWALKIN’
Written by Eric Tagg

Eric Tagg is one of the most gifted and talented performers to ever walk into a recording studio. Given his skills as a songwriter, his excellent phrasing and smooth voice, he should be right up there with people like Daryl Hall, Michael McDonald or Luther Vandross. Unfortunately, to this day he’s just one of the music world’s best-kept secrets. Tagg debuted in 1975 with “Smiling Memories.” David Foster and Lee Ritenour appeared on it as sidemen. Ritenour must have been quite impressed because in 1981 he asked Tagg to sing and write with him for his “Rit” album. The result was an impressive pop/fusion record along the lines of Earth, Wind & Fire or Al Jarreau with a touch of Toto. It was co-produced by the guitarist with Foster and Harvey Mason. “Rit” even scored pop with a hit single, “Is It You,” co-written by Ritenour and Tagg with Bill Champlin. The success of the project brought Tagg and Ritenour back in the studio to record “Dreamwalkin,” the singer’s third solo album. “Dreamwalkin” follows exactly the same formula as “Rit” with ten pop gems, all but one written by Eric Tagg. It is really difficult to pick only one song since all the material included here is a joy to listen to. There are echoes of Stevie Wonder, strong Brazilian influences, refined sounds and extra special musicianship by the likes of Foster, Don Grusin, John Robinson, Nathan East and many others. Some standouts on the album include the rarefied ballad, “Bigger Love,” “Just Another Dream” that could easily come out of “Songs In The Key Of Life” and the Ivan Lins’ cover, “Maos De Afeto.” “No One There” is the opening track and defines the direction of the whole album. It is an up-tempo jam with an irresistible groove. Tagg’s smooth singing is supported by Champlin on backing vocals while the rhythm section smokes behind them. Ritenour’s guitar and the Jerry Hey horns also add their signature sounds to the mix. This release is a true masterpiece, look for it! Tagg also released another record in 1997 entitled “Through My Eyes.” He continues to create music consisting of great melodies, wonderful lyrics and style. Check him out.

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Lead Vocals: Eric Tagg
Drums: John Robinson
Bass: Abe Laboriel & Nathan East
Keyboards: David Foster & Don Grusin
Percussion: Alex Acuna
Guitars: Lee Ritenour
Backing Vocals: Bill Champlin
Horns: Jerry Hey, Chuck Findley, Gary Herbig, Tom Scott
Produced by Lee Ritenour

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At 4:31pm on January 9, 2012, Bengt Isaksson said…

Blessings and Happy Birthday!

At 10:33am on January 9, 2011, Bengt Isaksson said…
Happy Birthday Eric, have a great day!!
At 10:22am on December 6, 2010, Lennart Reinander said…
Hi Eric,

Thanx 4 ur mess, listen to the first song ( eternity ) I recorded 4 my upcoming album, Michael Stenberg on vocals, and he knows very well who you are.

Cheers
Lennart
At 7:57am on July 22, 2010, Perre said…
Thanks for the friendship
take care

Perre
At 7:19pm on July 4, 2010, Gustavo Gallardo said…
Thank Mr Tagg for sen me you CD, I play in my radio..thnak again......Dios lo Bendiga
At 10:30pm on February 2, 2010, MikeCaleda said…
hi sir ET, just dropping by to greet you a belated happy bday =)
-Mike
At 11:19pm on January 15, 2010, Kira said…
You said some really amazing stuff, thanks for that..It's thought provoking and it brings a smile to my face knowing someone who's faith is so strong. :) Thank you.
Your the best!
At 7:04pm on January 14, 2010, Kira said…
Hi Eric!!!
My love of the Westcoast/Aor sound is really great, it has had a great influence on me in many ways. Although maybe late in the game, discovering your music has just added to that appreciation and love for the sound. Eric your a blessing no doubt in this life and I hope that you are still making more music and continuing to share your talents with us all!! P.S Happy belated birthday to you, I'm sending lot's of heart sunshine your way! :)
At 8:28am on January 9, 2010, Bengt Isaksson said…
Happy Birthday Eric, have a great day!!
At 2:05pm on December 9, 2009, MikeCaleda said…
wow,nice to know that you'll be releasing new stuff in the market again. the latest i've heard was from marco taggiasco's new album, radio silence, wonderful track.

it will be a thrill to see you here in the Philippines, if theres anything i can contribute to your current work let me know. God bless

Mike
 
 
 

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