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Subject: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: star500 on 08/08/05 at 7:16 pm

I was looking up singers on the computer and I came across this really bizarre singer named Tiny Tim. My mom was with me and she groaned when she saw his name. Naturally, I was curious as to why she would groan. So she told me to download his song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips With Me". I did and it was by far the most funniest thing I have ever heard in my life  ;D. The guy just CANNOT sing for the life of him. Also he was butt ugly  ;D.  My mom told me that when my grandmother saw him, she was speechless and that rarely happens.

And then my mom told he married a 17-year-old girl named Miss Vicky on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and they both tiptoed through the tulips that were on stage and sang the song, hahahaha  :). I wonder if anyone remembers this?

In case you don't remember him, I've included a picture of him.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: Dagwood on 08/08/05 at 8:31 pm

How could anyone forget Tiny Tim?  He is one of those people that burn themselves on your brain, no matter how hard you try to remove them.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/09/05 at 11:43 am

I didn't see the wedding on the Tonight Show but (if I remember correctly) it was one of the most watch show at the time.



Tiny Tim (who just died a few years back) was most definately bizarre to put it mildly. He was one of the few novelty acts that came into the mainstream.





Cat

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: nally on 08/09/05 at 5:47 pm

I've seen him making regular appearances on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," which can be seen on the TRIO channel.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: zcrito on 08/09/05 at 7:22 pm

Before the '80s, getting your 15 minutes of fame wasn't easy. Tiny Tim had his for four years or so and was then forgotten. It's a shame things don't work that way today.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: bj26 on 08/10/05 at 8:39 am

I'm listening to a James Taylor song called On the 4th of july and some of the lyrics are, "with the Tiny Tim voice of radio band singing love must stand..."

Also, there's a Sponge Bob Squarepants episode where he sings a Tiny Tim song called Having a wonderful day, it's literally about the gayest thing you'll ever see and hear ;D   

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: w on 08/11/05 at 4:47 pm

As I remember his act, he was trying to sound like the early recordings he listened to at his grandparents,as a child, I think that was the story he gave. He sure sounded like a very bad early recording. I know the marrage didn't last, and seem to remember that Miss Vicky was living in Pa.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/11/05 at 5:25 pm


As I remember his act, he was trying to sound like the early recordings he listened to at his grandparents,as a child, I think that was the story he gave. He sure sounded like a very bad early recording. I know the marrage didn't last, and seem to remember that Miss Vicky was living in Pa.




Shouldn't that be "Ms" Vicky now? Or is it "Mrs." Vicky.  ;) :D ;D






Cat

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: jaytee on 08/12/05 at 7:58 am

He was a frequent visitor to Australia.  He was a bizarre individual  :D

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: Paul on 08/12/05 at 8:10 am

Not sure whether he was a frequent visitor to these shores, although he did appear on several chat shows...

I think he was too off-the-wall...even for us!

His sole contribution to British chart history was 'Great Balls Of Fire' which has to be heard to be believed!

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: nally on 08/12/05 at 3:25 pm

I think the only song of his that hit the U.S. charts was "Tiptoe Through The Tulips With Me", which he performed on "Laugh-In" a few times.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: kairi747 on 08/13/05 at 11:33 pm

ha!  i actually SAW tiny tim perform in atlantic city when i was 8 years old!  you know, when atlantic city was the boardwalk, no casinos (back in the old days!)  i also witnessed his marriage to miss vicky and remember him being on laugh-in.  what a funny little man!  :D

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: Bobby on 08/17/05 at 12:27 pm

I've heard 'Tiptoe through the tulips' by Tiny Tim, lol.

One of the most painful songs I have ever listened to in my life.  ;D

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/17/05 at 1:15 pm


I've heard 'Tiptoe through the tulips' by Tiny Tim, lol.

One of the most painful songs I have ever listened to in my life.  ;D



Almost as painful as William Shatner singing doing Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds?





Cat

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: Bobby on 08/17/05 at 1:52 pm


Almost as painful as William Shatner singing doing Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds?


I have never heard it, Cat, but I know I've got to listen to it now.  ;D

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 08/17/05 at 5:36 pm


I have never heard it, Cat, but I know I've got to listen to it now.  ;D



I warn you, it is PAINFUL!!! Be afraid, be VERY afraid.  :D ;D






Cat

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: TheLurkerKing on 08/20/05 at 3:39 pm

"Tip toe through the tulips with me." In a high falsetto while strumming the ukelele. I still remember his first appearance on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in." I could not believe . . . Never mind, what I could not believe.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: bj26 on 08/22/05 at 8:47 am


I'm listening to a James Taylor song called On the 4th of july and some of the lyrics are, "with the Tiny Tim voice of radio band singing love must stand..."

Also, there's a Sponge Bob Squarepants episode where he sings a Tiny Tim song called Having a wonderful day, it's literally about the gayest thing you'll ever see and hear ;D   
Here's the Tiny Tim song that Sponge Bob lip sinked ;D Must be like a 30's type song or so??
       
Things that bother you never bother me,
I'm as happy as pie, a-ha!
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight,
Having a wonderful time.

Haven't got a lot, I don't need a lot,
Coffee's only a dime,
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight,
Having a wonderful time.

Just take it from me, I'm just as free as any brother,
I do what I like, just when I like, and how I love it!

I'm right here to stay, when I'm old and gray,
I'll be right in my prime,
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight,
Having a wonderful time.

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: oneno on 08/24/05 at 6:07 pm

Actualy, I just downloaded his Christmas album...very diffrent as you'd expect. It'll have a light rotation at home this season just like my esquivel-merry christmas from the space age album ;)

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: Mushroom on 08/24/05 at 9:51 pm

Contrary to popular belief, "Tiptoe" was the only song he regularly performed in a Falsetto.  His real voice is actually a very rich baritone.  I used to have a few of his albums.  In fact, he did one song (I forget the title) in which he sang 3 different parts.  And he has also done "one man duets" several times.  A very gifted singer.


I have never heard it, Cat, but I know I've got to listen to it now.  ;D


Here you go, this is a group of movie makers who made a "Music Video" of Mr. SHatners unforgettable performance.

http://www.sleeplessknights.com/entertainment/shatner.html

It is kinda like Terry Gilliam meeting Peter Max while they were both on an acid trip.  I actually used to use this as a demo on computers I sold.  Believe it or not, most people loved it.  ::)

Subject: Re: Does anyone remember Tiny Tim?

Written By: PennyLane0630 on 09/05/05 at 5:40 pm

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=tim&GSfn=tiny&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=1388&pt=Tiny%20Tim&

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