Tiny Tim on Dr. Demento's 20th Anniversary Special (1991) 

I worked with Tiny Tim he was the nicest man and a veritable Encyclopedia of musical knowledge! Rest in peace tiny!

I once was on a red eye flight on leave from the Navy because my dad in Atlantic City had a stroke. Mr. Tim sat across from me and I started talking to him. I'd always been a fan of music from the 20s through the 40s. He lit up when I mentioned that (I'd no idea I was speaking to one of the world's greatest pop music curators). We talked about vintage music the entire time. He was extremely articulate and very charming. I didn't mention why I was on that flight, but I was very grateful for his company; it really buoyed up my mood. Curiously, many years later, I found out he lived only four blocks from my house in Minneapolis. I always regreted not visiting him as he had a phenomenal memory and I'm sure he would have remembered me.

I’ve heard people describe him as a freak in the past but he was a tremendous talent. He helped keep vaudeville and Americana alive for decades. I was always impressed by his vocal range.

I demand a movie about this wonderful man.

I saw him in concert here in Sydney, Australia, and was later introduced to him by the promoter. He was an extraordinary, underrated talent who had a compassionate and kind heart.

When he started playing "Tip-toe" at the end, it brought tears to my eyes for the first time.

He was finally rewarded with much recognition from people. Nice thing.

Que personajazo se vestia y cantaba como el queria que sensibilidad tenia lastima que en ese tiempo de gente cerrada y espantada no lo comprendian pero ahora te recordamos tiny como el gran artista que fuiste😪😪😪

How is this creepy? The man loves music and loves to share it with those around him.

I grew up listening to Tiny Tim!!!! I'm 56 and I STILL adore HIM! 💋❤

One of the kindest more sincere people to ever perform ...not to mention musically gifted. God Bless Tiny Tim!

He was an excellent artist, a brilliant singer, even a great actor. His songs are beautiful. But in his time, many people did not understand his outstanding art.

Amo a este sujeto Me alegra que por fin le estemos dando el reconocimiento que se merece.

I never noticed before now; that since he plays his ukulele left-handed he also strums upward , instead of the usual downward strum , For right handed players. Just all part of his uniqueness and his wonderful wonderful presence. Thank you Lord for Tiny Tim; Rest In Peace dear Sir 😔⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

In the last year, I have, through film and audio tape, become a fan of Tiny Tim. Great man, a great singer, and a genuinely kind man. RIP, Mr. Tim

Tiny Tim the master of vibrato and falsett! God bless you and RIP!

If this doesn't show what an incredible diversified talent he was then I don't know what would...

I was there, dead center and about 6 or 8 rows back. This was a repeat of his performance. I stood up as he hit the stage the first time, and they made him come out a second time. My friend who's in the show told me it was because my stupid head blocked the one camera view they had of his entrance, being the ONLY person to give him a standing ovation. I felt like an ass, especially cuz the first time around was SO MUCH better! But on the upside, i got to see Tiny play two shows in one night.

What a fantastic man, even in the 1960's when he first started falsetto singing, he had such a deep voice and it only got deeper as he got older. Through the 1990's when he was in his final years he was still able to hit those falsetto voice, cracked and a little screechy, yes, but still absolutely amazing. Rest in Peace Tiny, god bless him.

This guy's voice is limitless. A true genious

The way the audience responded when Tiny started singing “Tiptoe” was like magic-he’d cast his musical spell on them. I can see why people say, “God bless;” he gave his heart and soul through his performances. Rest In Peace, Tiny Tim.

Why the hell isn't there a movie/biopic on Tiny Tim? Hollywood, I'm waiting.... - If you agree, repost this! On every video you can! Let's make this long awaited movie on him.

There’s something so endearing about him. A beauty in what others would call madness. It calls from under his songs and says “follow us and have fun”. His whole persona screams of kindness and a rebellious nature that didn’t or couldn’t care what was the ‘norm’. His whole heart was in every lyric, every note he played and you can hear his love for a music that time has forgotten. Well you crazy, beautiful long haired man I’m in that moment with you and I LOVE IT. ❤️❤️ Rest well sweet Tiny Tim❤️

This man is very special, people who don´t get that are bizarre. He is ONE OF A KIND!

Dr. Dememto was Weird Al's mentor. He must have had a soft spot for long curly haired music geniuses. :) I absolutely loved Tiny Tim and am a big fan of Weird Al as well. Thank you so much for your kindness to this sweet soul known as Tiny Tim, Dr. Demento.

I wish they’d have appreciated him while he was alive... a very sad ending for him. God bless him. RIP Tiny Tim 💝💐💐

A genius. I wish he was still here today. I believe today’s people would have appreciated him more.

A misunderstood genius and a walking encyclopedia of music. He was an innocent who could laugh at himself and take on the scorn and cruel babble of the world while pursuing his calling. A rare person and huge talent. With the right management he could have become a millionaire and who knows what he might have come up with? Instead he died penniless. But the joke was on us! R.I.P. Mr Tiny Tim. (T.T. called my attention to Crosby and more importantly to the work of Ted Lewis.)

If every Human being had the love and consideration of Tiny Tim then this World would be a far more harmonious place to live in.R.I.P. Herbert Khaury as you left this World a richer place for you having been here.See you on the other side my brother in Christ.

Magnificient Performance he was one of a kind. Different but his performances were sincere RIP Tiny Tim

I never knew Tiny Tim had such wonderful voice range and talent. This was great!

No one seems to notice Tim plays the right handed ukelele with his left hand. He did not change the string placement to accommodate left hand play. He was a music history genius, played several instruments very well. He was also very kind in heart.

Adorable.. Siempre con sus trajes y su buen humor ❤️

I remember his first appearance on Carson, and the wedding of the century to Miss Vicki - it was quite the event! The talented man died doing what he loved, performing on stage.

This man’s creativity is out of the roof

What a sweet guy.

1. Let Me Call You Sweetheart > 2. Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland > 3. Let Me Call You SweetHeart 4. She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain > 5. I've Been Working on the Railroad > 6. You're A Grand Old Flag > 7. I'm A Yankee Doodle > 8. Over There (The Yanks are Coming) > 9. Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out the Barrel) > 10. California Here I Come > 11. Home in Pasadena > 12. California Here I Come > 13. America The Beautiful 14. I Got You Babe 15. Tip Toe Through The Tulips * 'Grand Ole Flag' quote in 'Over There'

Epic “ I got you babe” !!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵

I'll admit I use to think he was weird. But now living in 2023 and going into 2024 he's not at all weird. The world needs talent like his that's sincere and humbling. ❤🎉

I Had The Pleasure To Meet Tiny Tim In Lima Ohio I have 6 Photos He Posey For He Was A kind & Real Gentleman I Loved Talking To Him & Seeing His Show God Bless TinyTim Terry Edgette

Wow, I’ve never heard him sing in the lower register, only in a falsetto. He was quite good.

I can never repay my debt to Dr. Demento, he introduced me to some of my favorite musical acts back in the 80s. All hail Weird Al and Tiny Tim. I will now eat up some fish heads (yum) and then take the skinheads bowling.

Un Grande del que nadie habla.🎶😒😞🎸¡Te Queremos, Tiny!💎❤

Tiny Tim was a unique human being, God rest his soul.

SOY ARGENTINO... LLEGUÉ HASTA ACA POR UN VÍDEO QUE MIRE EN FACEBOOK ... ES INCREÍBLE LA VOZ DE ESTE SEÑOR , Y NO SE HABLA NUNCA O POR LO MENOS NUNCA ESCUCHE NOMBRARLO !!!

Tiny Tim was a very special kind of person. He had a passion for so many things and it really showed in not only his performances but also when he spoke of all these things and people that inspired him. I just wish he took better care of himself. He might still be kicking around today.

I played at this show back in the day. (Barnes & Barnes). Met Tiny and got pix with him. He was quiet, which was fine. Would have loved to hang out with him more or have worked with him! What a talent and national treasure!!

Met him in the late 70s in a Long Island club, The White House. We were the only ones who showed up the first night. He apologized to us but he wasn't going to play. I shook his hand and he thanked us for coming. We got in the next night without paying and he was amazing.

I know a good man when I see one, and with Tiny Tim I see one. He is just being himself. A sensitive, sincere, loving man. God bless him.

TT always made a point of thanking the band, something you don't hear too much from performers. The mark of a true gentleman.

El musico o uno de los mas infravalorados en el mundo siendo que fue todo lo que esta bien para el mundo de la musica,no triunfó en vida pero si lo ha hecho al fin y al cabo despues de su muerte en 1996..descansa en paz Tiny Tim..nos has dejado un gran legado en la musica.

Tiny Tim, American Treasure.

Tiny was the greatest - he always makes me smile!!

Amazing performance.

Almost all lyric Let Me Call You Sweetheart > 01:59 I am dreaming Dear of you, day by day Dreaming when the skies are blue, When they're gray When the silv'ry moonlight gleams, Still I wander on in dreams In a land of love, it seems, Just with you so Let Me Call You Sweetheart I'm in love with you Let me hear you whisper That you love me too Keep the love light glowing In your eyes so true Let me call you sweetheart I'm in love with you Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland > 03:08 Under the silv'ry moon. Meet me tonight in dreamland, Where love's sweet roses bloom. Come with the love light gleamin In your dear eyes of blue. Meet me in dreamland, Sweet, dreamy dreamland, There let my dreams come true. Let Me Call You Sweetheart > 03:41 I'm in love with you Let me hear you whisper That you love me too Keep the love light glowing In your eyes so true Let me call you sweetheart I'm in love with you She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain > 04:33 She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes She'll be driving six white horses when she comes Oh, we'll all go out to meet her when she comes We'll kill the old red rooster when she comes I've Been Working on the Railroad > 05:27 All the livelong day I've been working on the railroad Just to pass the time away Can't you hear the whistle blowing get up so in the morn Can't you hear the whistle blowing Dinah, blow your horn You're A Grand Old Flag > 06:20 you’re a high flying flag; And forever, in peace, may you wave. You’re the emblem of the land I love, The home of the free and the brave. Every heart beats true, for the RED, White, & Blue, Where there’s never a boast or brag; But, should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag. I’m a Yankee Doodle dandy, a Yankee Doodle do or die; A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam. Born on the Fourth of July. I’ve got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart, she’s my Yankee Doodle joy. Yankee Doodle went to London Just to ride the ponies; I am a Yankee Doodle Boy! Over There (The Yanks are Coming) > 07:12 Over there, over there Send the word, send the word over there That the Yanks are coming The Yanks are coming The drums rum-tumming Everywhere So prepare, say a prayer Send the word, send the word to beware We'll be over, we're coming over And we won't come back till it's over Over there Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out the Barrel) > 07:44 Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here California Here I Come > 08:10 California, here I come Right back where I started from Where bowers are flowers bloom in the spring Each morning at dawning Birdies sing and everything A sun kissed miss said "Don't be late!" That's why I can hardly wait, Open up that Golden Gate! California, here I come! Home in Pasadena > 08:35 California Here I Come > 08:10 Right back where I started from Where bowers are flowers bloom in the spring Each morning at dawning Birdies sing and everything A sun kissed miss said "Don't be late!" That's why I can hardly wait, Open up that Golden Gate! California, here I come! America the beautiful > 09:48 O beautiful for spacious skies For amber waves of grain For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! I Got You Babe > 11:11 They say we're young and we don't know We won't find out until we grow Well I don't know if all that's true 'Cause you got me, and baby I got you Babe I got you babe I got you babe They say our love won't pay the rent Before it's earned, our money's all been spent I guess that's so, we don't have a pot But at least I'm sure of all the things we got I got you babe I got you babe I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring And when I'm sad, you're a clown And if I get scared, you're always around Don't let them say your hair's too long 'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong Then put your little hand in mine There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb Babe I got you babe I got you babe Tip Toe Through The Tulips > 13:00 Tiptoe through the window By the window, that is where I'll be Come tiptoe through the tulips with me Oh, tiptoe from the garden By the garden of the willow tree And tiptoe through the tulips with me Knee deep in flowers we'll stray We'll keep the showers away And if I kiss you in the garden, in the moonlight Will you pardon me? And tiptoe through the tulips with me Maybe it's flowers you stray will be the showers of life And when I kiss you in the garden in the moonlight Will you pardon me and tiptoe through the tulips with me?

Never saw him like this. What an amazing artist!!! Who tragically passed away too soon while in concert! I also recognized his tunes too!!

MÉXICO... SOY MEXICANO AMANTE DEL ROCK Y ESTE SEÑOR ME HA ENSEÑADO MUCHO, LO PRINCIPAL ES A SER HUMILDE Y DÓCIL... SU VERSIÓN DE ''PEOPLE ARE STRANGE' ME PARECE MUY CHINGONA, ME PONE MUY ROCK!!!

The band had a hard time following the first song but quickly made up for it. You have to appreciate a non rehearsal performance like this

Love 1920s music,such a treat. Simpler times

I used to be a busking musician I would have loved a chance to perform with Herbert! I love people who romanticize the music and ways of the past, he was simultaneously young at heart and an old soul. Rest in piece, Sir.

Dr. Demento was important to a lot of kids from small towns who didn't feel like they didn't fit in with anyone.

El hombre era muy talentoso, hay que reconocerlo. Descansa en paz, Tiny Tim ❤

Tiny Tim is awesome. God bless Tiny Tim. Rest in peace.

Tiny Tim was such a wonderful person.

Tim could have been a hell of a radio baseball announcer. No kidding, that voice is perfect and imagine him leading "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch!

I wish I knew Tiny Tim. I never met him. I had a friend ken who was a world traveled entertainer with some of the most famous folks in show business as friends (he toured with many of them or opened for them. He was a long time friend (many years) and also was a tour mate of Tiny Tim when they were on the Roy Radin Show (the last touring vaudville show in the US). I read personal letters from Tiny and saw pics of my friend and tiny and many other famous folks. I was told many things and I personally feel what ever orientation Tiny had was his business between him and God. Tiny was a devout christian. I dont know why folks cant let the guy lay in peace and be in peace with his maker. I learned that Tiny was one of the most genuine,honest,extremely polite and personable folks in show business.

Very upstanding man and kind soul. I bought a Tiny Tim shirt. I think everyone should know who he is.

I miss Tiny Tim

I'm surprised this appearance wasn't featured in the documentary about him a few years ago. It looks like a highlight of his career. May he R.I.P.

RIP Tiny. He was one of the nicest most honest person I'd ever met. He was so humble and actually enjoyed talking to his fans. So many people took advantage of him over the years. Exploited him basically...Johnny Carson being the biggest star and was responsible for Tiny's fame. Johnny later became a bit jealous he was getting more popular than Johnny was which led to Tiny ever getting asked back.

Por su forma de vestir y forma de ser en vez de caer mal cae muy bien. Grande. Mejor que muchos de nuestra época que hacen ridículo

That vibrato! That falsetto!

It´s sad to see all the videos about him which are titled "creepy", etc. TikTok and Insidious gave him that role. BUT HE´S NOT!!! Tiny was an unique entertainer and musician who passed away too early. I was born in 2006 so I never had the chance to meet him, but I listen to him daily for a couple of hours. My generation only know Tiny Tim for Living In The Sunlight from Spongebob or Tip Toe Thru the Tulips from Insidious/TikTok/RU-vid/etc. He is and was so much more than his best-known songs. He had much good songs like: The Other Side, Fill Your Heart, Strawberry Tea, Have You Seen My Little Sue, As Time Goes By, Save Your Sorrows, Tip Toe To The Gaspumps, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart, Perhaps in the Next life, I´ve Never seen a straight banana, etc. Tiny deserves the title for being one of the most influencial musicians of the 20th century. God Bless Him

Tiny is awsome, one of the most underrated singers of his era. Recommend the Justin Martell's 2016 biography, The Eternal troubador, to any fan, it is a spellbinding and meticulously researched work written with a underlying appreciation of this great artist. It provides a fascinating insight into his mind and outlook on life over the years, and I couldn't put this book down until I finished reading it. Long live Tiny!

The orchestra is AMAZING I'm so impressed by the basic improvisation like the train whistle and clinks and clanks in "I've been working on the railroad". Unless they rehearsed beforehand... But still!

I remember when this was normal. People were playing ukuleles and singing this in the parks everywhere.

THANKS for sharing this! I LOVE Tiny Tim, I discovered this amazing artist five months ago and now I listen to Tiny ALL the time! I am also now a collector of his records and photos and have recently bought a record signed by him. I also LOVE the movie Streeet of Dreams by the great artist Martin Sharp. I think Tiny is the greatest gay-icon ever, bringing knowledge of the days of vaudeville into the world as well as a unique style. I think Tiny Tim is the Salvador Dali of music.

.when one lives their life doing what they truly love...it must be seen as a great success.......no matter the amount of attention it gains from others.....

What a treasure...I had no idea!

Never forgot this hero!

I have noticed that, in this culture today, people autmatically label anything as creepy if it differs from their view of the norm, or if it's something they don't understand.

I had forgotten what a machine he was! This is Non-Stop he has not got youth on his side anymore. And yet no Auto-Tune or phony baloney just pure lung power! This is almost the exact same performance I got to witness twice a day on the Great American circus with the exception of a few songs that were changed here in there and a few songs added here and there he was always a whirlwind of excitement when he performed and you can see it on his face in this video how happy he was to perform sorry about the lack of punctuation if you can understand what I just said I don't know what to say

This man and her incredible voice, te quiero mucho amigo mio, espero que estes descansando en paz, good vibes and bless for you tiny from Chile

Beautiful man.

What a performer,truly unique.Thanks for giving us the chance to see this,what a great upload.

A gentle, loving, tender soul to never forget. 💐 RIP sweetheart

How unique of a voice. What a great man who will be remembered forever ❤️

Muy bueno, es un genio no entiendo porque no es muy conocido, una pena porque es muy interesante lo que hace ,además es muy diferente a los demás.lo descubrí hace ya un tiempo, allá por la década de los 90 ,desde entonces lo escuchaba en un viejo cassette y con la llegada de internet lo pude ver y saber como era.saludos amigos hispanoparlantes.

Miss u tiny tim. What a wonderful fellow. Wish he was still here and his voice unmatched high or low he could sing

What a great piece of Americana history thank you so much for uploading this video it reminded me of the good old days!

May God bless Mr. Khaury.

God bless the Genius ! 💔

15 minutos de música... Se pasan muy rápido... Disfrute mucho el video. 08-27-2022

This man is my legend

He is one of the most beautiful men to have lived in showbiz, such a lovely unassuming down to earth go getter who struggled the mire to gain recognition and strived for more, was one of the greats and this world for a little while was better with his addition...Iam so pleased tim featured in my life..how narrow minded to have never heard him how he meant it to come across cos what a loss that is, they miss out on so much heritage and fun. Cos that was the key honouring The greats with respect but fun.

I WAS A FRIEND OF Tiny as he use to call me telling me how that he loved the songs that I co wrote with the late Lou Robino. TINY WAS GOING TO DO A WHOLE ALBUM WITH JUST OUR SONGS ONLY . I Believe In Tommorow was on his last CD Girl .

Sou fã de Tiny Tim, seu talento é inigualável, seu incrível poder de domínio do falsete. Suas músicas me enche de alegria! ❤

Damn! He was a really good singer! I only heard the tulips song.

Thank you for helping me smile again, Like the young nurse once told me " I can" behind St.Margarettes elementary school yard, & parked the car.!!! I'm an American 21 year old Woman now. I'm not the 1st, nor will I be the last.

Un verdadero Artista increible y único 🎉🎉🎉😢 QEPD😊