Originally released in 1929, this song was a hit and remained at Number 1 for 10 weeks. It resurfaced in 1930 in a Looney Tunes cartoon short, "Sinkin' in the Bathtub". Then in 1968 Tiny Tim appeared on Rowan and Martin's TV show Laugh In, and we all thought "what the heck? " This was from his album "God Bless Tiny Tim" and made in to Number 17 in the US charts. Quite the character and hard to take serious. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Scott. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Actually, it reappeared in 1967 when the group The Humane Society recorded it for Liberty records. I know this cause my dad produced it! th-cam.com/video/ZQIQ4POAc1Q/w-d-xo.html
Tiny Tim was a novelty act for about two years beginning in 1968. His marriage in December 1969 was nationally broadcast on Johnny Carson's legendary Tonight Show and got huge ratings. He died in 1996 while performing.
Tiny was on a Beatles' record. He sang Nowhere Man on the 1968 Christmas Record. George Harrison, a big ukulele fan, recorded Tim for inclusion. These records were recorded yearly for the Beatles' fan club. They were released officially a few years back on individual 45s.
Tiny Tim was a very clever guy and a walking encyclopedia of pop music from the first third of the 20th century. His natural singing voice was a warm baritone, believe it or not.
In conversation with Bob Dylan, Dylan referred to him as Mr. Tim. In New York, Tiny Tim was a long time Grenich Village entertainer before lightening struck with the falsetto character.
Tiny Tim became famous overnight when he made his first of several appearances on the top comedy show "Rowan and Martin's Laugh In" back in the 60's (most often playing this song on the ukulele). I remember it well. Younger folks today may be familiar with another one of his songs " Livin' in the Sunlight" from the Sponge Bob Square Pants show.
Just goes to show you can have a hit with just about anything.... I remember seeing him on Laugh-In and just watching, saying "What in the world?" No wonder our parents thought we were crazy....
He was actually a very smart man and very nice. He had a very successful career and even got married on Johnny Carson's "Tonight" show. I actually have his album.
Tim was a short-lived cultural phenomenon in the early 70s, primarily promoted by the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Television coverage was limited to only the handful of US networks and burgeoning cable outlets. His persona was an oddball act,similar to Pee Wee Herman a generation later. At the time, it was hard to look away while he was on screen.
I came upon Tim one morning when visiting a friend at Syracuse U in the 70s. It was such a weird encounter. He was alone playing this song next to the sidewalk for spare change, but had no one nearby hardly noticing. I could only feel sorry for the poor fellow.
This song by Tiny Tim was everywhere. I was 7/8 yrs old and thought he was kinda weird. But l liked the song & l loved watching the TV show Laugh-In. "Very stupid, but interesting," "Here comes the judge," "One ringy- dingy." And let's not forget, "The fickle finger of fate." Loved Ruth Buzzi!
I remember Tiny Tim's brief splash on the music scene in the late 60s. This was his first hit but he had a few more and some TV appearances and then his televised wedding. He was a genuine musicologist but I guess you'd classify his music as novelty music.
as some have said tiny tim was a very intelligent man with vast knowledge of early 20th century music. his appearances on the howard stern show in the late 80s/early 90s were classic. he was very eccentric and obsessed with personal hygiene products which he and howard discussed to great extent. one of the low points of his career was the recording "santa claus has got the AIDS this year" which he made before everyone knew just how serious that epidemic would become. tiny tim was one of a kind to be sure.
Nice to see your reaction. He had a passion for how early music as it sounded played on early gramophones. The song was used in the horror film Insidious. You need to watch an interview with him as he's interesting. Tiny Tim was a joke name as he is very tall
Herbert Khoury aka Tiny Tim went to high school (George Washington High School in Washington Heights, Manhattan New York City) with my father. He was a nice but eccentric classmate. Was known as a "beatnik." Was obsessed with music and the rest in history. (My mother went to high school with Walden Robert Cassotto aka Bobby Darin but that's another story for another time - unless I've already told it).
Herbert Butros Khaury (April 12, 1932 - November 30, 1996) He got married on television on The Tonight Show when Johnny Carson hosted it. The bride was Miss Vicki. I remember it, we laughed so hard. Some things can never die.
Tiny Tim married "Miss Vickie" on TV on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show", which was watched by 45 million people. They had a daughter named........guess. Tulip.
I'm sure I heard this song when I was younger but when I first became really aware of it, I was watching Insidious and it perfecly made me feel creeped out. Then I had to find out who sang it and I fell into the rabbit hole...
Back as a teen, my boyfriend and I tried to embarrass each other in public, and he did this song at top volume in a parking lot. Well, I got him back 😅 Oh, I remember this song when it came out.
@davidcopson5800 I thought that Tim died on stage. It's a very sad story, but true. A true performer who pushed the envelope and did what he loved. I wish he could have lived longer. Sorry to end this on a sad note, but for the people who did not know this, but now you know the truth. There are so many sad but true facts or stories that will make you sad and weak to know them. Be strong, push your envelope, and be the best you can be. You may be weak in your struggle, (ahh in the end ) , but you will be so much stronger to face whatever life throws at you. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ
Tim was a calculating person. He figured the late 60s would be his best chance to cash in on the rapidly changing entertainment scene. What else would explain how a talentless clown could gain so much fame? All that was needed was his ability to choke down any feelings of embarrassment, and a persuasive agent who could con the gullible public into believing this guy was more than a mere flash in the pan novelty.
He used to be a big guest on Johnny Carson and always brought in huge ratings.
And got married on Carson's Tonight Show in 1969.
Aw yes, Miss Vickie
And TT ended up living in Des Moines Iowa for a bit
I loved tiny Tim when I was a kid back in the 70s and I still love this song ❤❤❤❤
Originally released in 1929, this song was a hit and remained at Number 1 for 10 weeks. It resurfaced in 1930 in a Looney Tunes cartoon short, "Sinkin' in the Bathtub".
Then in 1968 Tiny Tim appeared on Rowan and Martin's TV show Laugh In, and we all thought "what the heck? " This was from his album "God Bless Tiny Tim" and made in to Number 17 in the US charts. Quite the character and hard to take serious. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Scott. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Actually, it reappeared in 1967 when the group The Humane Society recorded it for Liberty records. I know this cause my dad produced it!
th-cam.com/video/ZQIQ4POAc1Q/w-d-xo.html
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@debramoore7513 Thanks Debra, , I'll check it out. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦
He was actually a brilliant guy, he was an expert in n music late 18 century to 1930. Maybe a bit autistic maybe even Aspergers
In 1968, Tiny Tim made a lot of us think maybe we were doing too much dope.
No he made me do more , cause it still sounded terrible
Tiny Tim was a novelty act for about two years beginning in 1968. His marriage in December 1969 was nationally broadcast on Johnny Carson's legendary Tonight Show and got huge ratings. He died in 1996 while performing.
Tiny was on a Beatles' record. He sang Nowhere Man on the 1968 Christmas Record. George Harrison, a big ukulele fan, recorded Tim for inclusion. These records were recorded yearly for the Beatles' fan club. They were released officially a few years back on individual 45s.
Tiny Tim was a very clever guy and a walking encyclopedia of pop music from the first third of the 20th century.
His natural singing voice was a warm baritone, believe it or not.
His natural singing voice sounded very like Elvis, even!
The best!
Thanks Harri! You’re the Best!
Thank you for taking a chance on Tiny Tim. He was very popular.
Superb falsette, amazing voice
Tiny Tim was actually a brilliant guy, very unfortunate how bad he was made fun of
He probably cried all the way to the bank ;)
@@janedoe5229 his managers definitely did...
He never really "made it big" even though he was getting millions of viewers back in the 60s...
I really liked him. Glad someone else did
In conversation with Bob Dylan, Dylan referred to him as Mr. Tim. In New York, Tiny Tim was a long time Grenich Village entertainer before lightening struck with the falsetto character.
Tiny Tim was quite the musicologist, and focused on late 19th and early 20th century popular music.
I've been waiting for a channel to play this just to see the reaction. Tiny Tim was an "experience" and you sort of had to be there
Tiny Tim became famous overnight when he made his first of several appearances on the top comedy show "Rowan and Martin's Laugh In" back in the 60's (most often playing this song on the ukulele). I remember it well. Younger folks today may be familiar with another one of his songs " Livin' in the Sunlight" from the Sponge Bob Square Pants show.
Remember his appearances on the Howard Stern show. Tim was quite the character.
Just goes to show you can have a hit with just about anything.... I remember seeing him on Laugh-In and just watching, saying "What in the world?" No wonder our parents thought we were crazy....
He was actually a very smart man and very nice. He had a very successful career and even got married on Johnny Carson's "Tonight" show. I actually have his album.
Rowan and Martin's Laugh In was the funniest show of the 70s. I'd wake up at 4am on school days to watch with my mom in the late 90s. Hilarious show
❤ Brought me back to laugh in and the Johnny Carson show! Thanks for reacting to this!
Tim was a short-lived cultural phenomenon in the early 70s, primarily promoted by the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Television coverage was limited to only the handful of US networks and burgeoning cable outlets. His persona was an oddball act,similar to Pee Wee Herman a generation later. At the time, it was hard to look away while he was on screen.
I remember this vividly when I was a child.
In remember seeing this guy on the Laugh In show many years ago
I came upon Tim one morning when visiting a friend at Syracuse U in the 70s. It was such a weird encounter. He was alone playing this song next to the sidewalk for spare change, but had no one nearby hardly noticing. I could only feel sorry for the poor fellow.
Once in the 60s was enough for me… you are a brave man Harri!
When he 1st appeared on Smothers Brothers doing this song, the camera cut to the brothers. Tommy was just standing there in shock.
This song by Tiny Tim was everywhere. I was 7/8 yrs old and thought he was kinda weird. But l liked the song & l loved watching the TV show Laugh-In. "Very stupid, but interesting,"
"Here comes the judge,"
"One ringy- dingy."
And let's not forget, "The fickle finger of fate."
Loved Ruth Buzzi!
Tiny Tim was "unique" to say the least, but he had a deep love and knowledge of early 20th century music.
Great choice Scott. I think you got Harri a bit off guard. I was always fascinated by Tiny Tim. 🙃👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴
He married Miss Vicki live on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Thanks Daniel!
We can’t be serious all the time. Lol
Scott. 😊
@@Cynthia... I remember the Miss Vicki wedding well. 👍😉🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴
I was blessed to see Tiny Tim in the early '90s open up for a glam rock band at Hollywood high School.
he was a fan of early 20th century music. I saw him at a small circus a few years before his death,
I used to watch this guy on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in during the 60’s. Funny! This brings back fond memories even if the music is cringeworthy! 🌺✌️
I was a kid in the 60s and this was a great novelty record.
I remember Tiny Tim's brief splash on the music scene in the late 60s. This was his first hit but he had a few more and some TV appearances and then his televised wedding. He was a genuine musicologist but I guess you'd classify his music as novelty music.
He and Miss Vicki were married on 17 December 1969, broadcast on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
wonderful!! ❤❤
We died laughing when Tim would come on Laugh In or Carson. Fun memories!
Tiny Tim and his Tiny,Tiny talent!
as some have said tiny tim was a very intelligent man with vast knowledge of early 20th century music. his appearances on the howard stern show in the late 80s/early 90s were classic. he was very eccentric and obsessed with personal hygiene products which he and howard discussed to great extent. one of the low points of his career was the recording "santa claus has got the AIDS this year" which he made before everyone knew just how serious that epidemic would become. tiny tim was one of a kind to be sure.
Omg. He was something else.
Tiny tim underrated singer
I remember getting to stay up late to watch him on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
I think it's actually a good song.
He was the reason I learned to play the ukulele. I still play it.😂😅
This song is another definition as to why the 60's were the 60's.
Tiny Tim was a phenom in his day
Nice to see your reaction. He had a passion for how early music as it sounded played on early gramophones. The song was used in the horror film Insidious. You need to watch an interview with him as he's interesting. Tiny Tim was a joke name as he is very tall
In the early days, Tiny Tim and Bob Dylan used to room together in New York.
Tiny tim reminds me of Mrs Miller singing Petula clark's Downtown-only in the 60s!
He was definitely unique. My mom let us stay up to watch him marry Miss Vicky on The Tonight Show.
Remember seeing him singing this on Johnny Carson show.
Herbert Khoury aka Tiny Tim went to high school (George Washington High School in Washington Heights, Manhattan New York City) with my father. He was a nice but eccentric classmate. Was known as a "beatnik." Was obsessed with music and the rest in history. (My mother went to high school with Walden Robert Cassotto aka Bobby Darin but that's another story for another time - unless I've already told it).
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Herbert Butros Khaury (April 12, 1932 - November 30, 1996) He got married on television on The Tonight Show when Johnny Carson hosted it. The bride was Miss Vicki. I remember it, we laughed so hard. Some things can never die.
I think I saw that show! I remember him from when I was very young and my sister and I would try to impersonate him!
Watched him on Laugh In when I was little, he freaked me out.
A funny song but creepy as hell when used in Insidious.
Tiny's final resting place (Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis) is very close to where I live. 🙏
Monterey 1967, those were the days 😅😅😅
The first time I heard this was on the horror movie insidious. So it has a scary connotation in my memory.
Tiny Tim married "Miss Vickie" on TV on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show", which was watched by 45 million people. They had a daughter named........guess. Tulip.
That's flower power!
pls do his performance of earth angel. first and only time i heard him sing in a low voice.
I'm sure I heard this song when I was younger but when I first became really aware of it, I was watching Insidious and it perfecly made me feel creeped out.
Then I had to find out who sang it and I fell into the rabbit hole...
Back as a teen, my boyfriend and I tried to embarrass each other in public, and he did this song at top volume in a parking lot. Well, I got him back 😅 Oh, I remember this song when it came out.
That will make you rethink you reactor hobby
Insidious Original Soundtrack
RIP TINY
Went to a Red Skelton show and saw him. He was not tiny. Big man for sure. Red Skelton had his best jokes when they went to commercial.
I remember that, Tiny Tim was so, so weird!
"Nothing sounds as good as, I remember that." (Prefab Sprout)
I still have his famous "God Bless Tiny Tim" album. Liked it as a teen--and still appreciate it. He did some better songs than this one...
This song was put in the movie insidious chapter 3 with the red demon
Mrs. Miller next. Downtown.
Can you imagine this guy and Yoko Ono doing a duet😂
We didn't know what to say about him either back in the day.
Very british 😂❤
react more about him!
Creepy good love you
Despite been know an Tiny Tim, he was actually 6' tall
Nick Lucus made this in the 1920s
I never heard of him
bad acid trip
Whyy he die since im 1 years old and whyyy i didn't get to see him at past whyyyyyyy6yyyyyyyyyyyyy rest in peace tim
Bernard Khaury...I think is his real name!
It's a very old song
The bee gees got nothing on tim
You didn't clap.....................did you?
Oh he was creepy
Did he not die, when doing this song in front of an audience? Dave in Sierra Vista AZ
Yes. Had a heart attack and fell into the audience.
@davidcopson5800 I thought that Tim died on stage. It's a very sad story, but true. A true performer who pushed the envelope and did what he loved. I wish he could have lived longer. Sorry to end this on a sad note, but for the people who did not know this, but now you know the truth. There are so many sad but true facts or stories that will make you sad and weak to know them. Be strong, push your envelope, and be the best you can be. You may be weak in your struggle, (ahh in the end ) , but you will be so much stronger to face whatever life throws at you. Dave in Sierra Vista AZ
Some people will do anything for a bit of fame and money.
Tim was a calculating person. He figured the late 60s would be his best chance to cash in on the rapidly changing entertainment scene. What else would explain how a talentless clown could gain so much fame? All that was needed was his ability to choke down any feelings of embarrassment, and a persuasive agent who could con the gullible public into believing this guy was more than a mere flash in the pan novelty.
You didn't like him then?
Pause, Nope, not going to to this.... it was an annoying silly song...