He was most famous for his rendition of Tip-toe Thru The Tulips With Me a No. 17 chart hit in 1968 that was delivered in his distinctive high falsetto. He became well known via numerous and highly rated appearances on television including Johnny Carson and Laugh-In. On December 17, 1969, 45 million viewers watched Tiny Tim get married on NBC TV via an appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show program. He was widely known, but generally thought of as a novelty act, and was not taken very seriously, although his records displayed a wide and serious forensic knowledge of early American stage songs.
Growing up with the squeaky clean entertainment choices of the 1930's and 40's, Herbert preferred the romantic crooners of the late- 19th and early-20th centuries and cinematic singers like Bing Crosby and Rudy Valee were amongst his early favorites.
After stints in the Greenwich Village folkscene of the 1950's and 60's billed as Vern Castle, Larry Love, Darry Dover and Emmett Swink, Khaury eventually settled on the name Tiny Tim. He doffed white facial powder makeup, and utilized a ukulele and songs that only a true American musical archivist would know. Despite some amateur demo acetates, his first professional recordings were with producer Richard Perry for the Blue Cat in 1966. Refusing to be deterred despite many years of setbacks in the notoriously tough New York show biz world, Tiny Tim earned a regular gig at a hip club called The Scene, and was soon signed by Mo Ostin to Warner Brothers subsidiary Reprise, then also the home of Frank Sinatra, and his daughter Nancy.
His 1970's label VicTim failed as a business venture, and he once told an interviewer that his next label Toilet Records was so-named "because that's where my career went." By 1978, the public's taste had soured on his act and Johnny Carson refused to book Tiny Tim anymore. However bleak the financial picture appeared, Tiny Tim refused to relent whatever spotlite remained for him, and toured constantly. through the 80's and 90's appearing at punk rock and gay nightclubs, making numerous solo recordings and some with the Texas-based polka band Brave Combo.
He died on November 30, 1996, after a heart attack while performing onstage at a benefit for the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. He was buried with his ukulele.
Living in the Sunlight Loving in the Moonlight
Tiny Tim Lyrics
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Well, here I am on record at last
And it feels so wonderful to be here with you on my first album
I'm so happy
Aha! Happy go lucky me
I just go my way
Living everyday
Worrying don't agree
Things that bother you
Never bother me
Things that bother you
Never bother me
I feel happy and fine
Aha
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 daughter
I do what I like
Just what 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
Just take it from me
I'm just as free as any daughter
I do what I like
Just what 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
Oh! Isn't this a lovely band
And what a thrill it is to have them play for me
The lyrics of Tiny Tim's song "Living in the Sunlight Loving in the Moonlight" begin with a cheerful greeting from the musician to his listeners. He expresses his excitement about being featured on his first album and feels grateful for the opportunity. The song is all about Tiny Tim's carefree personality, that he's always happy, and he lives his life on his terms. His positive outlook is evident as he sings that he doesn't worry about things and that what bothers others doesn't faze him. He declares that he's happy and fine, living in the sunlight and loving in the moonlight, having a wonderful time.
Tiny Tim sings about how he doesn't need a lot to be happy, and he's content with the simple joys of life, like a ten-cent cup of coffee. He may not have a lot of money or material possessions, but he's free to do what he likes and loves it. The musician proclaims that he's not going anywhere, and even when he's old and gray, he'll still be happy and living his best life, in the sunlight and moonlight. Overall, the lyrics of "Living in the Sunlight Loving in the Moonlight" is a celebration of contentment, joy, and living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello my dear friends
Tiny Tim greets his friends and fans listening to his first album
Well, here I am on record at last
Tiny Tim is grateful and excited to be recording an album for the first time
And it feels so wonderful to be here with you on my first album
Tiny Tim expresses his joy at sharing his first album with his fans
I'm so happy
Tiny Tim is very happy and content
Aha! Happy go lucky me
Tiny Tim is cheerful and carefree
I just go my way
Tiny Tim lives life on his own terms
Living everyday
Tiny Tim enjoys every day of his life
I don't worry
Tiny Tim doesn't stress or fret about things
Worrying don't agree
Tiny Tim believes worrying is not beneficial
Things that bother you
Never bother me
Tiny Tim is not troubled by things that may trouble others
I feel happy and fine
Tiny Tim is content and joyful
Aha
An expression of excitement
Living in the sunlight
Loving in the moonlight
Having a wonderful time
Tiny Tim is living life to the fullest and enjoying himself day and night
Haven't got a lot
I don't need a lot
Coffee's only a dime
Tiny Tim is not materialistic; he is content with simple things like inexpensive coffee
Just take it from me
I'm just as free as any daughter
Tiny Tim is emphasizing his freedom to live his life however he wishes, regardless of gender norms
I do what I like
Just what I like
And how I love it
Tiny Tim does what he likes and takes pleasure in it
I'm right here to stay
When I'm old and gray
I'll be right in my prime
Tiny Tim plans to continue to enjoy life to the fullest and never lose his spark
Oh! Isn't this a lovely band
And what a thrill it is to have them play for me
Tiny Tim is enjoying the band playing music for him and expressing his appreciation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL LEWIS, AL SHERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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1968: Good Song
1999: Spongebob
2014: Memories Song
2018: Meme
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Mood
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2019: tik tok meme
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It started as a meme around '05
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2019 scary as fuck
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2019: the holy grail
@ticklethypickle6368
His mother told him that he’ll never get anywhere singing in that “sissy” voice.
She was so wrong.
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Tickle ThyPickle lol
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ok
@mood3075
That sounds like something dad would say