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Seamstress for the band
Pretty eyes, pirate smile
You'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen her
Dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me
Tiny dancer in my hand
Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back, she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Piano man, he makes his stand
In the auditorium
Looking on, she sings the song
The words she knows, the tune she hums
But, oh, how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you, and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady
Seamstress for the band
Pretty eyes, pirate smile
You'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen her
Dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me
Tiny dancer in my hand
But, oh, how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you, and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
I will always maintain that this album was the best that Elton ever made. And I'm not taking anything away from what came later, however "sparkly" it went on to being.
It's more that he chased that level of excellent for the rest of his life, and while he certainly put on a show with everything else even so I think this is his masterpiece. There's not a bad tune on it, and like many here yes, I sing along each and every time I hear it.
Hold me closer tiny Dancer!!
You got it our friend.
Seems that you can get Knighted or Nobeled for song writing.
So is the movie "Almost Famous"
Highlow~
Sept 4/84 - the first time I saw Sir E.J.
This was the first song he sang
I just cried in gratitude in being able to see my idol - a life moment I will never forget
I have been so lucky to see him 5 times more since that first time...xo
I saw him on the same tour at the Cow Palace just outside of San Francisco. He opened with this song, just him on the piano, and I thought, okay I can go home now.
sheesh of Lennon?
head lice on the highway.
It really makes the song.
I can't hear this song without remembering this brilliant scene. And then I get all weepy and happy.
me too!!
Who is playing that lovely pedal steel guitar on this number?
BJ Cole
It's more that he chased that level of excellent for the rest of his life, and while he certainly put on a show with everything else even so I think this is his masterpiece. There's not a bad tune on it, and like many here yes, I sing along each and every time I hear it.
Hold me closer tiny Dancer!!
Bose didn't begin making headphones until 1986, but Sennheisser were available in the 70's.
Yes!! And both still sound a LOT better than Bose! Noise cancelling headphones degrade sonic quality! But, work well if you must listen in a noisy envrinment, at that point, quality is out the window!
What is it about (early) Elton John that is always such perfection when heard again? Knowing minds of great artists is just not for us mortals. We're just riding shotgun. And that's ok. I suppose.
One name - Bernie Taupin...
The actual title of the song might've helped.
Posted 3 weeks ago by huib:
is this another song about drugs?
No, this one is about your penis.
You're both wrong.It's about Tony Danza!!! sheesh!
sheesh of Lennon?
Coreus wrote:
is this another song about drugs?
No, this one is about your penis.
You're both wrong.It's about Tony Danza!!! sheesh!
is this another song about drugs?
No, this one is about your penis.
I knew I wasn't the only one
Sept 4/84 - the first time I saw Sir E.J.
This was the first song he sang
I just cried in gratitude in being able to see my idol - a life moment I will never forget
I have been so lucky to see him 5 times more since that first time...xo
The first time I saw Elton John was the same tour, in August of 1984. When he opened with this, solo at the piano, my favorite song, I was so happy.
is this another song about drugs?
Maxine Feibelmann
Koss? I thought you were a Bose man.
Bose didn't begin making headphones until 1986, but Sennheisser were available in the 70's.
need more pedal steel in these rock n roll songs
Too bad that Jerry Garcia left us.
Yes, he wrote great lyrics, but what are the odds he would meet someone who could turn them into such incredible, timeless, classic songs?
Late 70's. Drove down from Breckenridge to spend a weekend in Littleton at a girl's parent's house for the weekend who I had met skiing. Woke up Sunday morning and she is singing/ playing this on the piano. How could it ever be anything other than a 10?
I hope you married her <3
I can't hear this song without remembering this brilliant scene. And then I get all weepy and happy.
if you want an authentic 70s experience see Aloha Bobby and Rose, a pitch perfect time capsule from 1975 which of course features this song along with a bunch of other great stuff
Gave it 1. Totally dislike Elton John’s stuff, I won’t call it music. Shrieking voice, repetitive lyrics and grandiose orchestration to cover up the cracks.
"grandiose orchestration". That's Mr Paul Buckmaster you're dissing there.
Gave it 1. Totally dislike Elton John’s stuff, I won’t call it music. Shrieking voice, repetitive lyrics and grandiose orchestration to cover up the cracks.
I can't say that I've ever heard EJ's voice described as "shrieking" before.
Hands up if you were singing along!
Once someone told me that joke I can't unhear it...
thanks Greg!
Well I thought it was "count the head lice on the highway."
Turns out some scenes were filmed here in Tucson, AZ, and The Loft, our local awesome indie theater, played Almost Famous a few months ago in honor of Tucson's birthday. Back in 2000 I was broke and starting college, so this was my first chance to enjoy it on the big screen.
As a cool bonus, Jeff, The Loft's artistic director, led the entire audience in group-karaoke style sing-along of Tiny Dancer before the show. Now this song brings back both magical moments.
PS I miss you very much, Phil. At least I know where to find you when I'm feeling uncool and could use a little company.
Ahh - The Loft! Loved seeing films there
This was the first song he sang
I just cried in gratitude in being able to see my idol - a life moment I will never forget
I have been so lucky to see him 5 times more since that first time...xo
Love this song, what memories, Peter Schkrutz, the toughest guy on the hockey team, singing this out load in the cafeteria.
I can't hear this song without remembering this brilliant scene. And then I get all weepy and happy.
I can't hear this song without remembering this brilliant scene. And then I get all weepy and happy.
please play other songs from this stunning album, The Greatest among some greats.
Turns out some scenes were filmed here in Tucson, AZ, and The Loft, our local awesome indie theater, played Almost Famous a few months ago in honor of Tucson's birthday. Back in 2000 I was broke and starting college, so this was my first chance to enjoy it on the big screen.
As a cool bonus, Jeff, The Loft's artistic director, led the entire audience in group-karaoke style sing-along of Tiny Dancer before the show. Now this song brings back both magical moments.
PS I miss you very much, Phil. At least I know where to find you when I'm feeling uncool and could use a little company.
Steely_D wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qX-uwMKd5k
But the song wasn't written for the movie, as far as I know. Bernie wrote it about his wife/girlfriend at the time.
IMDB shows TD 'uncredited', I guess the song was so well-known by then they didn't feel the need.
I wore the grooves off this record. Even lesser tracks like Rotten Peaches were way above everything else being written then.
c.
"Count the head lice on the highway..."
Indeed.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qX-uwMKd5k
I can't hear this song without remembering this brilliant scene. And then I get all weepy and happy.
"Count the head lice on the highway..."
Good one!!
I still do this, but with headphones that would have cost my entire week's paycheck back then. I'm not rich now, I just made next to nothing then. But Madman still hits my heart, and helps when I"m confused, afraid and anxious as a grown up.
Amoreena
When it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
Are you far away somewhere in your eiderdown
Do you dream of crystal streams?
Whoops, I digress.
Great post.
Here is a great version of a time when Elton and I were younger dudes...
Hopefully said madman is an Elton John fan! ; )
And, He's across the water!
I still do this, but with headphones that would have cost my entire week's paycheck back then. I'm not rich now, I just made next to nothing then. But Madman still hits my heart, and helps when I"m confused, afraid and anxious as a grown up.
Koss? I thought you were a Bose man.
Don't ever lose that memory. Beautiful.
perfect.
Bump.
Amen.
dboseman wrote:
If you were to ask anybody who grew up in the '70s they'd tell ya, Almost Famous wasn't it.
Agreed. Seems like everyone I know loves Almost Famous, but for me it just didn't work. I was always aware that I was watching actors act, in their 70s wardrobe; it never felt real to me. The Tiny Dancer scene in particular. As soon as I heard the opening notes I knew we were in for the obligatory, feel-good singalong scene. Ack. Great song though!
...... agree, that sums it up very well
Second that. Wonderful movie that you can sit and watch with your ex-hippie Dad. Then, wait for the stories.
Used much more effectively in Aloha Bobby and Rose, a perfect 70's time capsule all filmed during the period in question.
If you were to ask anybody who grew up in the '70s they'd tell ya, Almost Famous wasn't it.
him, Chicago, Billy Joel, Kenny Loggins great early work and then.........
Edit: yes Bill, this one needs to be listened to the album as a whole, side 1, flip side 2
Second that. Wonderful movie that you can sit and watch with your ex-hippie Dad. Then, wait for the stories.
Thirds on the first comment and seconds on the above.
That scene completely changed this song for me. I love it so much more now.
Second that. Wonderful movie that you can sit and watch with your ex-hippie Dad. Then, wait for the stories.
Maxine Feibelmann