The True Sad Story Behind This Creepy Viral Song

Tiny Tim was a musician who wrote the popular song "TipToe Through The Tulips" which has recently gone viral on Tiktok due to it's perceived creepiness. The true story of the song may be sadder than most realize.
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[@xXskulsaXx]

He was a tall ass dude who played a small ukulele with a vocal range that was insane. He wasn't a horror icon. But a man who wanted to spread love.

[@wordplay6665]

Yeah I was waiting for the horror story of the song

[@Nocturnous]

Except that he loved horror and performed regularly at Spooky World, which is where I saw him.

[@DinosarDaniel]

Knowing that makes me so happy

[@shanehacker609]

he was a horror icon from his acting. he was in horror movies.

[@CWHolleman]

Regardless..he had to realize that combination came off creepy as shit..

[@iSaetanic]

RIP Tim, you weren't creepy, you were gifted.

[@merijnio666devilpriest5]

Indeed, this is more sad than creepy 😢

[@Dayrider44]

@@merijnio666devilpriest5 satanic?

[@Shivelybanetek]

FACT CHECK: FALSE, This song was not release by Tiny Tim It was release in 1929 by 1929 "GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY and sung by Nick Lucas. HOWEVER: Tiny Tim always credited previous artists and held much respect by keeping their music alive and singing various songs. God Bless Tiny Tim!!

[@johnnguyen409]

Who called him creepy that’s messed up

[@LittleLillypad]

@@johnnguyen409it was because the song was used in insidious

[@emmitt.s599]

To clarify tip toe through the tulips was written in 1928 released in 1929 and then covered by Tiny Tim in 1968

[@lukelukey4155]

Its shocking that this guy managed to fuck up the dates.

[@romakasmr]

Seems like all of the info in this video was wrong lol

[@8l1nDw4rR10r]

What do you expect from a guy that pronounces the word, "Exspeshuly"

[@jjsmama401]

Thank you! I thought the song was way older!

[@usofattybruh8146]

Its also in the first Insidious horror movie

[@Sage._.]

When my great grandpa worked at Disney land, Tiny Tim was visiting and my grandpa was on a lunch break. When asked if he cared if Tim sat with him he said that was fine, and apparently they got along well. My grandpa had mentioned how kind he was, and how he had a great spirit. R.i.p Tiny tim

[@Crazy.August99]

IR GREAT GRANDPA/GRANDPA IS FRIENDS WITH HIM??!!???? LUCKY

[@Tiddlestortoise]

Tint tim

[@UAVTVideoTeam-qi3pj]

Speaking of Disney Land, every time I listen to the low-pitched creepy version of this song, it sounds like Mickey Mouse is singing it

[@KittenAngel16]

@@UAVTVideoTeam-qi3pjit kinda does tbh

[@Pompompurinlover-s7k]

I want to be friends with tiny tim now

[@murf493]

Man died doing what he loved, gave everything he had to his fans. Rest in peace legend

[@TheUnplannedLove]

Yeah, then gave them PTSD because he didn’t take care of himself.

[@11---------]

nothing legendary about it, just a weirdo singing a sh!tty song imo

[@murf493]

Aw poor baby someone had to watch someone else have a heart attack and die it's definitely them we should feel sorry for, you're right what was I thinking

[@irvingchies1626]

​@@murf493I guess someone has never had any hardships during their life

[@onyinyechukwuokafor8396]

Please always take an advise especially if your life is involved.

[@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071]

Just a correction- he died later that night after being taken to hospital. He cut this song short and left the stage only to collapse as his wife tried to lead him to sit down. His previous heart attack had been caught on camera and people often mix details from both events together.

[@tylerdavis3]

Yep, people don’t get heart attacks and immediately die, it takes time, and 90% of the time they aren’t fatal at all

[@u12bdragon]

Thank you for putting in the effort to make sure people are fully informed😊

[@MsSiReN87]

@@tylerdavis3I did not know that. Thank you I learned something new today.

[@DeathLock420]

Thank you for the clarification

[@Shuganuttz]

@@MsSiReN87 I wouldn’t get your education from KZbin

[@OktayKhanghahi]

The only song that he intended to be scary was "having a wonderful time" which he intended to be about a clown who killed a kid on a playground

[@mika9916]

😱

[@Doyoueverwonderwhywerehere]

"Living in the sunlight loving in the moonlight having a wonderful time "

[@TheCosmosprincess]

This is a rendition of song that was created back in the 1920’s, I always thought of this version as being lighthearted and happy, and goofy as Tiny Tim intended it to be. We all know his rendition of loving in the moonlight that was used for SpongeBob. These renditions can be used in very creepy ways, but I will always remember Tiny Tim as being happy and fun loving when he sang it . RIP Tiny Tim

[@philipbyfield8814]

I met him many many times in 1982 he was really nice man ...gentle and spoke to everyone with respect..Nice guy

[@phyllis9155]

That's nice to know, I was a young teen when I first saw him. ❤ 🙏 RIP

[@yermom420]

My neighbor tells my 16 all the time he looks like Tiny Tim and showed him this song so he's pretty creeped out. I'm assuming it's the hair since my son's hair is curly and long plus he plays a ukulele too haha

[@butterfliesarefreetofly6964]

@@yermom420 so what is creepy about that? I always loved Tiny Tims hair.

[@trevaasarisi7124]

First time I saw him was on abrerun of The Lawrence Welk show.

[@SUZSMITH]

He wasn’t so nice to me. I was eight years old and there was a girl around so there you go.

[@itshollywood0726]

Tiny Tim was socially awkward but that was his thing, that’s what made him unique

[@Seven-_-Doves]

I've seen a few of his interviews he wasn't awkward at all he was very well spoken especially in his later years he was just peculiar

[@chriswalker7776]

It’s nothing unique about that.

[@HughWoo]

@@chriswalker7776 it’s actually very unique. Someone as gifted as him made it to where he did in life even though he was so socially awkward. It’s very unusual for someone to be so popular in their time, or any time for that matter, and not be ‘popular’ as you might think of the term. He defied all odds and was an amazing artist. He was a gifted vocalist and even more a gifted musician. I’m assuming you’re gen z at most.

[@theraymunator]

Tiny Tim was awesome

[@PlatoOnnPluto]

You know how many are awkward? Lol

[@SpendLifeLaughing]

Tiptoe through the tulips with me was actually made in 1929 and written by al dubin but performed and made popular by Joe Burke….. yet another example kids of do not believe everything the internet tells you 👍❤️ oh and just for the record tiny Tim’s second heart attack was when he collapsed on his way back to his table NOT on stage …. He was rushed to hospital and that’s where he died r.i.p tiny Tim

[@jerichothegrey]

THANK YOU. Sometimes I hate this short form content made only to get clicks and go viral.

[@jakepurtell6389]

my thoughts exactly, Burke was my great grandfather actually! so hearing this guy say it was tiny tim’s song i was like wtf haha so thank you for clarifying here

[@HughWoo]

Actually 1928 and released in 29.

[@SpendLifeLaughing]

@@HughWoo wrong

[@galinareznikov2776]

The insane talent of that man's vocal range. So sad. He obviously loved what he did

[@michaelhicks5150]

At least he died doing what he loved to do. He intended to go out that way, and he lived up to his intentions. Mad respect for this often misunderstood, musical genius.

[@Trashedac]

A man who wasn’t deserved and a great person who loved music and I hope he went where he needed to

[@j.m251]

I don’t wanna see someone die in front of me. Especially if I liked their music 😂. But yea, respects for him being like “if I don’t play/sing, then what’s the point of living” basically

[@MichaelThe-Pyro]

To be fair, if he died performing. It probably wouldn't have taken much to let him go out any other time. Best it was on his terms

[@bEoLa_ST]

He was a really weird dude tho

[@weird_art_kid]

I know right? At first I thought his music was kind of creepy sounding because of TikTok but I actually really love the song Living in the Sunlight because it sounds so whimsical

[@Roadman1000]

Most people don't even realize they heard his music in their childhood. One of his songs is peppered throughout Spongebob. Dude's dedication to his music despite docs orders gives off huge "fuck it" energy and solidifies him as a mad lad

[@HandsomeBastard]

What song is in the Spongebob ?

[@alvinmendez1355]

@@HandsomeBastard living in the sunlight , loving in the sunlight, having a wonderful time 🎶 🔊

[@Dr_Skillz1188]

Absolut unit of a human being a godsent

[@Zapgod]

​@@HandsomeBastard1st episode of spongebob

[@bisma1352]

​@Alvin Mendez ohmygod thankyou i hadn't heard the "creepy" song because im non on tiktok yet he sounded so familiar.

[@jamespricefield9189]

I absolutely love Tim's music and he's not creepy just unique

[@TheGamerOfFlames54]

Everything YOU need to know about Tiny Tim if ur investigating his story n stuff here is the story of him: His first heart attack was september 28th 1996 and this was november he was dead in november 30th 1996 after a few weeks in the hospital. and this second heart attack was in festival Minneapolis his first was at UKE EXPO 1996 September 28th at the bookmill Montague, Massachusetts. After the first heart attack wasn't that major but soon the doctors told him "You are not healthy enough to perform anymore" he ignored it and did it anyways and died infront of the crowd the song it was was tip toe through the tulips R.I.P Tiny Tim april 12th 1932 - november 30th 1996

[@michaelrunde4262]

Bro had such an impressive vocal range being able to sing so high pitched like that. What a legend. RIP

[@kmaga3074]

fr

[@montyfromthe901]

I swear I could sing just like that when I was 11 or 12 I’m 21 now and my voice is a 180° for this dude to be able to past that is impressive he sounded like such a nice dude to, he literally gave his life to entertain others. If there’s a afterlife I sure hope he’s living it up no pun intended

[@BlahhhOkay]

Seems like he’s using head voice very nice falsetto.

[@lisasmith9311]

Very talented

[@wetshart5860]

This song wasn’t creepy until they used it in insidious whenever the demon was around

[@dylanmajors9317]

It pains me so deeply having people associate with him in horror. He was a beautiful and gentle soul. Even when he faced his own mortality, he never stopped doing what he loved until the day he died. Most of the audience left from his final performance. Even his wife, whose steps were still fresh in the snow.

[@breauxdose]

Left?

[@sophieh.4097]

true :( well I associate him with the first Spongebob episode more than that fricking horror movie

[@CloakedinMurk]

@@sophieh.4097 Same that’s probably the first time I even heard anything of tiny tim

[@mikeykane5938]

He literally played in a horror movie though. Why wouldn’t he be associated if he was in a movie

[@dylanmajors9317]

@@mikeykane5938 ah yes because any actor wants to be type cast in something they've only done once

[@kticelovingit4801]

Media makes that song creepy. It was never intended be a creepy song

[@Justads]

Widespread social media ignorance of today’s times

[@See-you-never-v3y]

The musician known as Tiny Tim was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist named Herbert Butros Khaury. Born on April 12, 1932, and passing away on November 30, 1996, he gained fame in the late 1960s with his distinctive falsetto voice and eclectic persona. Tiny Tim is best known for his hit single "Tiptoe Through the Tulips," which became a signature song for him. His performances often featured a mix of vaudeville, music hall, and early 20th-century pop standards, and he was known for his unique appearance, including long curly hair and eccentric clothing. Tiny Tim became a cultural icon and a regular guest on television shows, including "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."

[@jameshaynes164]

Yes he was awkward but he was musically blessed. RIP Tiny Tim.

[@bovinejoannie9429]

Stay in cali

[@jameshaynes164]

@@bovinejoannie9429 what's that mean?

[@jameshaynes164]

@@Exploring_Duo I'm personally from Texas and grew up watching Tiny Tim on Laugh-In. He was a really talented man who loved music of a era now forgot.

[@Mr.Plant1994]

@@bovinejoannie9429 you can’t handle Tiny Tim’s vocals your a weakling

[@Exploring_Duo]

@@jameshaynes164 Thats Awesome!

[@iknklst]

He died doing what he loved, performing and trying to make others happy. RIP Tiny Tim, you were one of a kind.

[@Bboy_kt]

So we can say the same thing for drug addicts they die doing what they love.

[@polzamob6298]

​@@Bboy_kt Man Yo you did him like that.

[@jackkingsby116]

The last thing he saw was his wife's face and the last thing he heard was cheers from his many fans. I would be lucky to go like that.

[@csssaundrasmith7018]

Right

[@sathira_anuk5179]

​@@Bboy_kt yeh

[@robynlynch4992]

Aww poor guy, nice to know a little more about him. Seemed like he loved his fans and his wife very much, rest peacefully tiny tim 😢❤

[@rachaelbeaver7285]

Rip tiny Tim! He was actually a really neat person and a truly gifted musician and singer. His death impacted so many. I hope he's never forgotten!

[@explicitreverberation9826]

​@@viggofromyoutube710 4D is nothing anyways

[@yaq3b]

@@explicitreverberation9826 lol

[@jacobmoore7636]

Sadly He will be forgotten along with all the rest of us, but me and many others will at least remember him until our time comes to tip toe thru’ the tulips

[@garywemmer9342]

Bathed seven times a day... an early weirdo... to show the rest of entertainers how they do it on the planet wierdy.

[@garywemmer9342]

Poops... meant the planet Wierdia.

[@loganwebb-tv3te]

Tiny Tim wasn’t creepy, he was a passionate and happy artist. Truly loved his craft.

[@sumbunniii8721]

No one said he was creepy?

[@NoctemAeternusMusic]

Eh….dude def had some creep value to him tho. He’s was weird af in his personal life.

[@ShilohSpeaksTruth]

​@@NoctemAeternusMusic how so?

[@KelpyG.]

Only the real ones know that dancing in the sunlight is the best

[@Meee261]

@@sumbunniii8721 bro are you alive every says it’s creepy mostly

[@ultranate8618]

The best song to leave on. RIP TINY TIM. You were by far one of the greats proformers that have lived.😢😢😢

[@19davy90]

I am so glad Spongebob led me to this man. That one song makes me and my co-workers smile everyday whenever we start our playlist while working. Love his voice and spirit.

[@jdav1382]

I thought I heard this song in one of the episodes..anchovies 😂

[@NicoledebraH]

"I'm soooo happy, uh-oh happy and lucky me, I just got my way, living everrryday!" I love that song and Spongebob too led me to Tiny Tim.

[@Insanenoob_6]

Context : his doctors said not to sing still cause he was forcing his vocal cord but his last word were "God bless all"

[@MikesGarageReviews]

Wow Google gave you all that info?

[@Insanenoob_6]

@@MikesGarageReviews Not Google but an unknown creator gave that info

[@ColbyScott-hr7gc]

​@@Insanenoob_6that's amazing thanks for putting that out there

[@KiLLJOY1056]

That makes no sense at all. Falsetto is not "forcing" your voice and cant hurt you. That easily proved false, because no doctor would ever say such a false thing. The only type of vocals that can damage you, are screaming. Singing, high or low, is not going to damage anything.

[@jojo-yx5rx]

WTF are you talking about dude? The Dr. Warned him about a heart condition. Not his vocal chords.

[@cliffbutler9820]

He ignored the doctors. Because he loved to spread love. His health started to decline after his fame started to fade. But still continued till his last days. He was an amazing entertainer. A heart of gold.

[@DeadSerious1]

A heart of gold? That couldn’t have helped the heart attack?

[@stretchjohnson752]

This man was a child molester he married a 17 year old girl on the Johnny Carson when he was in his late 30's if you don't believe me look it up.

[@TheChristainskeleton]

God be with him now

[@Justads]

The power of love never always works

[@hooahvapors2466]

He was different and his voice wasn't even bad. RIP tiny Tim.

[@anthonygibbs3243]

He was an amazing guy. Never deserved any grief for his eccentricity and social awkwardness. Rest well and tip toe through those clouds for us all

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Did you know him? I’ve heard the song I have just never heard about the guy who sang it. I guess I will have to do more research on him.

[@jackofalltrades123]

That was so gay dude ugh

[@elbat5946]

Well said, Anthony.

[@jaredroberts578]

​@@elbat5946 I'm with this person, aptly put.

[@saassuus9220]

I remember hearing he was super racist or something like that

[@frankcappelluzzo3588]

Herbert Khaury,aka Tiny Tim was a gentle, gracious man. My father was his manager from 1967 until 1978. RIP

[@katrinatreetimmen39]

Too cool

[@paulamberger319]

Get your shit straight dude

[@mason3229]

​@@paulamberger319 don't act like your shit ain't coiled like the rest of us, pal.

[@frankcappelluzzo3588]

@Paul Amberger, how so?

[@tashacanney2362]

@@frankcappelluzzo3588 It's just a troll, ignore it. Lol. That's seriously super freaking cool about ur father though!!!

[@Fizzy_Margo]

Finally something that relates to my story okay my mom used to work at the woman’s club in Minneapolis in Minnesota where tiny Tim performed before he died she said every so often she and coworkers could hear creepy laughter and a ukulele her co workers kept on saying the place was haunted I’m not lying btw my mom was a line cook there :3

[@Sassyquatch1020]

Tiny Tim and Ms. Vicky were so precious 😢💕

[@rossmacintosh5652]

I remember a nice story about Tiny Tim. The city of Ottawa in Canada has an annual tulip festival. An organiser in the early 1980's thought it would be funny to have Tiny Tim involved in the festival. They bought him an airline ticket and gave him an modest honorarium as they weren't really expecting much from him beyond singing his song at one event as sort of a joke. Rather than just hang out, Tiny Tim went to almost every old-folks home in Ottawa and did free sing-along performances with the appreciative residents. He sang a collection of old folk songs popular in the World War 2 that were largely forgotten but that he was keeping alive. The nursing home residents absolutely loved the songs & him. He was the best & hardest-working ambassador the tulip festival ever had. He really did spread LOVE and kindness.

[@jx14aby]

Cool story.

[@rsacar217]

Born and raised in Ottawa, and I never knew that. Interesting.

[@Robert-cr4fq]

​@@rsacar217 doubled

[@lulumoon6942]

Lovely deeds, thanks for sharing! ❤️🙏💞

[@mollyjackson1906]

Thank you for sharing this... ❤

[@geedee2420]

Tiny Tims wife was a beauty queen and she loved him dearly saying that he was the kindest and most loving man on earth.

[@brunomessina9505]

Lucky for Her, She Met An Apparent 1in a Million... Interesting union. . I bet She is the one Richer for having FOUND HIM 🙌❤️🤙

[@priscillaspets]

@@brunomessina9505 i love that

[@GmonkeyJ777]

What was her name?

[@hobolove2468]

Cute❤

[@geedee2420]

@@GmonkeyJ777 ... I honestly don't remember if it was his second wife Jan or his third third wife Susan to be honest... I saw it on a documentary about him.

[@fasteddie4010]

His documentary was tremendous, his life was a super rollercoaster

[@MCRiddle859]

It's so interesting the types of people that became super famous during that time period.

[@youtubernaz1scensoredbythe201]

So many horrible things have been said about this gentle, loving soul. Such a unique individual, that NEVER had anything bad to say about anyone. A very sweet, sensitive human being that this world desperately needed. He was the Mr. Rogers of the music world.

[@markjohnson2080]

Dude was a chomo

[@youtubernaz1scensoredbythe201]

@@markjohnson2080 No, he wasn't. He probably had stronger morals than you. Admittedly, if you asked me to describe what I imagine a "chomo" to look like, I would describe them thus.😆 However, he didn't have one sick bone in his body. He truly was, a gentle, kind soul, and anyone that says different, has NO IDEA what they're talking about...

[@UGSETH2]

​@@youtubernaz1scensoredbythe201 You knew him?

[@johnnycashblacknc]

​@@markjohnson2080chimo😂

[@nighthawkviper6791]

It's because this new generation relates the song to the Insidious/Conjuring horror movies.

[@cristinacamelia984]

He wished to sing for people until he dies. What a noble gentleman

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Hes kinda creepy

[@Littlebodybighead444]

​@@TheAnnoyingBossyeah but he's a sweet man may he rest in peace 🕊🕊

[@therabbitthing]

He married a 15 year old when be was in his 30s. He wasn't a good human

[@Bison_2]

He married her when she was 37, he was in 3 marriages the youngest was a 17 yr old which was when he was in his super early 20's ​@therabbitthing

[@Lorialye14737]

We love you forever tim! Social media is ruining your beautiful music!!❤❤

[@troyancheta3803]

This song was created in 1920s. Tiny Tim's version was just a cover but it did gave him his break in the industry. If you read the story of his final performance, it's really very sad. Most of the audience already left, the band that was performing didn't know Tiny Tim's songs but he performed anyway. He died in that event and when his wife went home, their footprints on the snow was still there. It's really sad

[@countrymousejewelry]

That's tragic. Not because he's famous, just because it is..

[@louisgonzalez6935]

Damn. What a way to go out.

[@AuthorJanaeMarie]

Did he die after he performed the song or during? Wow. So sad.

[@troyancheta3803]

@AuthorJanaeMarie he stopped at the middle of the song during Tiptoe. His wife asked him if he was ok and he said no. That would be his last words. Then he collapsed. Doctors from the crowd tried to revive him but he died soon after

[@RICKYRAT2024]

Bro was so Damn Tall but he was called Tiny Tim

[@Valkeeey]

This man has revolutionized the vibe of horror movies to come. Despite him being nothing but a good soul

[@nikomontesano3336]

And SpongeBob 😂

[@Anti-ProEntertainment]

Whatdo you mean?

[@meredithcrofootmiddleton]

I am also here for this answer

[@lasuruzz2125]

Tf this man talking about SpongeBob for 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rram992]

@@lasuruzz2125 One of his songs appeared in the pilot episode for it

[@zephaniahdantzler3006]

This song is majorly creepy...it's the sound of his voice...giving me goosebumps

[@Heart-mv7ki]

Rest in peace Tiny, you were a beautiful spirit.

[@bandofmountains]

He was a womanizing pedophile that wore diapers for fun lmao but sure

[@alynawatersmusic]

Was he though? I’ve heard some big so hot stuff… Eta: I learned these things from a documentary.

[@Binary._.]

"Tiny" 💀💀💀

[@nour3660]

How did you know he's a beautiful spirit? What if his "spirit" is dark and full of evil and sins?

[@troyerlad4746]

Objection, hearsay

[@mackadoodless]

Tiny Tim’s falsettos were truly UNREAL. I hate how media has portrayed him as a “horror film singer”.

[@yungnblessed1445]

It was actually because they use this song in I’m pretty sure it was the movie incidious the demon comstantly plays this song

[@Mattwest1985]

That movie done nothing but bring praise his way.

[@lynch42o]

Wgaf

[@user-tg3mq8pv1d]

Also mixed with that rapid vibrato he did, that is extremely difficult. All while playing a ukulele?! Crazy as hell.

[@Texas_Made6990]

Yeah, cause honestly Dude seen it in the horror movies make this a very creepy song to me. And sorry to say it, but the fact that the dude died, performing for the last time in his life, while also performing that song just makes it even weirder and creepier.

[@jennifercroes7113]

So Sad This Man Was So Sweet He Did Not Want To Scare People He Just Wanted To Sing ……Rest In Peace.Tiny Tim❤

[@tiffymcconkey]

Its the way he sings it that creepy. RIP Tiny Tim

[@sntmichael]

Tiny Tim, died doing what he loved. Don’t get any better than that, god bless him

[@educateme8455]

Creepy = a man dying? Stupid video

[@sahilbhaila4213]

While saying I don't want to die

[@AudioFreqx]

He did not love the heart attack. He pretty much was only having a heart attack as he passed.. not performing.

[@sntmichael]

@@AudioFreqx if I tell u that ur gonna die if u go to work. Are u gonna go to work? Spoken from someone who has no idea what loving something is. Otherwise u just stop. But thanks for the intricate analysis. U should be a life coach on telling people how to follow their dreams. Lol. I know one thing he did love as well. FUCKING YOUR MOM BACK STAGE! Ur mom called him BIG Timmy

[@notribadsvault]

He didn’t die on stage, he died at the hospital 3 weeks later.

[@bryanfletcher5995]

Technically he was being helped back to his table when he collapsed and never regained consciousness so no he didn’t die on stage. He was pronounced dead at the hospital later that same night.

[@crackerjack4833]

His livelihood died on stage whether or not his physical being passed away at the hospital later. Without a livelihood, you may as well be dead.

[@LordOfLight]

@@crackerjack4833 Kind of a stupid response there Cracker.

[@MinstrelSentFromAnotherLand]

@@crackerjack4833 that’s a nice sentiment but the issue is the video said he died on stage. No one watching this is thinking “oh no he didn’t die his *career* did” Misinformation isn’t a good thing and should not be interpreted any different

[@__-ic7si]

ok??

[@AlbertoCalderon-xp1ze]

People, Don't put him as the "creepy song guy" he's a great guy. He made a song called "living in the sunshine" which says "living in the sunshine, living in the sunshine, having a wonderful time" it says nothing creepy or weird to have the title. He just sang it in his voice, but sociality thinks it's creepy cause he sings strange and not what our songs sound like. Most kids are used to bad words cause of the songs they listen to. He sings perfectly fine, just people are mostly hater and try to find the dislikes. He was sweet I heard it, he didn't deserve to die like that, he died from a heart attack, on Nov. 30 he was 64. He was said he died after performing "tip-toe through the tulips" and died an hour later after the heart attack. He was a good guy, he doesn't deserve that title.

[@user-rx4zr3dp4j]

I met him as I am a performer playing in ILL, in 1989. As well as Iron Butterfly. He smelled so bad I had to back off. Poor guy. My heart did go out to him. R.I.P. Mr. Tiny Tim( a tall drink of water; as to; he was not tiny)

[@chlomyster8526]

He was simply misunderstood. I remember Tiny Tim performing on various shows when I was younger. Rest in peace Tim. God bless you.

[@skylarmccloud4080]

He wasn't creepy he was just nerdy and that's Kool. He was Kool in his own skin. 😢 Respect Tiny Tim. You died doing what you love.

[@dogg92]

Nope he definitely looks creepy. That's not to say all creepy people are bad. Some people just give off those vibes and it's not their fault.

[@sebastianayala1391]

Nah he was kreepy as hell. You must be high.

[@thumtak_]

Yeah hes creepy

[@skylarmccloud4080]

@@sebastianayala1391 nah, I just know what it is like. I got crazy eyes as I've been told. Kids at school voted me most likely to be a serial killer. I was like damn.. In reality, super nice gotcha back voice of reason type.

[@paulwoodford1984]

@@dogg92 if you think he’s creepy looking, you really live a sheltered life. he’s normal looking b

[@davidvargas1798]

To create such a masterpiece that it instills fear in people just by listening to the song is truly amazing. He may be remembered that way but at least everyone will know him. Very chilling to know the backstory 😢 he poured his heart into his career.

[@Nuggetsworld411]

It’s so sad how he was a bit weird and creepy, but a really kind soul. It was so sad how he actually named his daughter Tulip. Either to honor her, or smth else. Rest in peace Tiny Tim. The poor guy died doing what he loved..❤

[@michaelsnider2484]

Tiny Tim was not the creator of Tip Toe Through the Tulips. It was written decades earlier. Later edit: it was written in 1929, so nearly a century ago!😊

[@Cut_To_The_Case]

Yea, I wish I would’ve seen that while making this video. I used two different articles to reference and neither of them mentioned it. I should’ve spent more time figuring out how he wrote the song. Thanks for sharing!

[@terrymcclintock5976]

Yes, all he did was sing it in a “ girly” voice. As a child, we children used to sing that song all the time, I was 11 when Tiny Tim re popularized it. You can find this song being sung on Many 1930-1940’s cartoons. And I believe, if I’m not mistaken, even Betty Boop ‘sang ‘ it also. So it was a Very popular song , Way Back… Where is Mr Peebody, and his ‘Wayback machine’ when you need it?

[@MissSweeTSmarT1983]

​@@Cut_To_The_Case hey lease you admit your faults. And we all have them. No big deal.❤

[@michaelsnider2484]

@@Cut_To_The_Case 😊

[@donnalawrence9054]

@@Cut_To_The_Case You are a good person to admit a mistake. No one is perfect. Sad more people can't admit when they are wrong. You brought back memories.

[@fugitiveracoon676]

Creepy should not be written next to anything about him. He was way too gentle of a soul to be in this world of ours.

[@trwhl]

Amen. So are many others. That was a tough time period for him, I'm sure.

[@tjl3979]

Nothing but respect for Tiny Tim but Tiptoe Thru the Tulips is a pretty creepy song.

[@RedKnightOfficial]

​@@tjl3979 Anybody who says otherwise hasn't heard that shit in a horror movie, good song, but it easily ups whatever ambience it's used in.

[@valasproduktio1003]

He looks like a creep

[@gregrobinette8620]

Maybe some people are like me, and creepy just means gives you creeps/chills. I dont doubt he was a saint, or a really good person, but to me an 18 yo, dude and Tip Toe is creepy af lol

[@michaelfarris9553]

His song was used in a scene in the movie Insidious. When the Mom goes to throw out the garbage and she hears the song and looks in the house and sees a dancing little boy. That's what made that song creepy to me

[@yeastymcrevis503]

No more tip toeing…. now pushing up tulips ⚰️

[@julz3tt3]

I was 10 yrs old when the news broke in 1996 that Tiny Tim died performing Tip toe through the tulips at a concert.

[@houseviceroy]

I wouldn't call the song "scary" but more rather like an "unsettling" or "macabre" sounding

[@jermaenjoyer]

Yes! Right. Kinda like, Eerie. But still good

[@katrinawiley-pe9ls]

😂😂😂😂ok

[@stephenernsberger6954]

Thanks 👍 I thought someone dosed me......

[@stephenernsberger6954]

Thanks 👍 I thought I was having an acid flashback.... OMG😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@watersbey25]

Click bait

[@Goober_shnarf]

My vocal cords would die if i tried to sing that

[@redwolf4611]

He didn't write the song. It was a cover from an older musician. He sung it in Falsetto and that's what made him to popular today.

[@Abe-ix5dz]

The man died doing what he loved to do, singing and bringing happiness to his audience. God bless him!

[@Darkness-xy4hi]

Creepy ass looking dude creepy ass song creepy ass story just very fucking creepy

[@user-ws1ps5fk5b]

Tbh dedication

[@juliusvillapando1676]

I can respect a person who died doing what he loved… rest in peace you beautiful soul ❤️

[@banjominer9682]

Taliban..they do what they love...

[@juliusvillapando1676]

@@banjominer9682 yeah not the ones who loved doing fucked up shit

[@mantecastotch4260]

@@banjominer9682 talibans don’t have love

[@jb6779]

That’s how I wanna go, but with a fat chick

[@L00katThePFPic]

​@@mantecastotch4260 Sure they do. They're human as well. I'm sure they love their children spouses and definitely their god.

[@ReactionTherapyWithBiggClay]

That’s cuz the way he is singing the vocals, it was putting strain on the heart. They say if you sing the hook 3x your heart will skip a beat and cause a heart attack

[@helloiamboomhat]

R.I.P Tiny Tim. He spread as much love he can.😢

[@kristenhurst683]

I loved Tiny Tim as a child. Later I learned how devoted he was to his fans and how truly unique he was.

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

He was the kind of person even in his prime to play at a kids birthday party for free in a low income neighborhood

[@dahnmason3243]

@GARBAGE FIRE lowkey sounds as bit sus tbh💀💀💀

[@RaccoonRecluse]

He died doing what he loved. You can't tell an artist they are too sick for art, they will implode.

[@UncannyLiving]

But what I don’t understand is how standing up and singing is a big load on his heart?

[@cuteheartcaty3714]

True that I'd 100% rather be dead than told I can't pursue my passion anymore

[@joebingham5415]

@@UncannyLiving 2-3 songs isn’t so bad but it takes breathing from the diaphragm and you just feel like you get less oxygen. I would assume that this physical exertion could be fatal in people with heart of lung diseases

[@IcyBrown]

True, rather die foing what you loved than to live in regret

[@RaccoonRecluse]

@@UncannyLiving What Joe said, and to add: Stress of setting up and organizing then getting on stage even if you enjoy it causes a lot of stress and excitement which could hurt a weak heart.

[@Imtryingtofindprostop83]

It's actually scarier to listen when you think about he died

[@kamsksksk]

his music is a vibe but his photos are MAD creepy

[@reneemiddleton4866]

He wasn't creepy at all. He is a legend on SpongeBob 🥰

[@isnakhawaja3799]

Burg

[@lcarter3071]

YESSS, TRUEEEEE

[@murk959]

Huh really? He's in the show

[@yous14k]

Yess

[@johannesweston-gk3dl]

Despite dying in such a sad way, I do respect a man who wanted to go out doing what he loved.

[@akaq108]

Poor tiny Tim. This guy is a legend

[@shirleyasnaza2604]

** He aimed to cheer up people, and help them smile more often during the time that our society was in the midst of the horrible Vietnam War...

[@suboryouarenext]

He wasn’t even creepy, he was just a legend of music. Fly high Tim🙏🕊️

[@CRA5759]

He seemed like a very nice person. Just because he looked “weird” doesn’t mean anything. To me,Tiny Tim has Bob Ross/Mr. Rogers energy.

[@BigTrevo]

Facts. He doesn't come across as creepy at all just one of those people who seem to have a genuinely pure heart(if such a thing exists)

[@itsAngryKitten]

Some ppl are too pure for this world and for some reason when it’s a man ppl see it as creepy. I’ve met a lot of super gentle men in my life my grandpa was one and they are so special. ❤

[@themoonlitquill]

He didn't write it, but he enjoyed singing "ditties from the 20s". That was his schtick.

[@svanasutcliffe5879]

Yeah hey. Idk what "creepy connotations" it had. People need to watch their words hey

[@DavidBrown-bp4iq]

​@@svanasutcliffe5879 Of the several videos I have seen with this background music, they were always intended to be "creepy."

[@jamesstephens5314]

@ The Moonlit Quill. I don't know why but your "name" reminds me of the 90s horror movie "nightbreed" 🤦‍♂️

[@alyciamarie4163]

Yeah I was gonna say this definitely has an old time feel to it

[@kingpalafox1045]

So that’s how you spell schtick. Thanks

[@CosplayisLife]

Poor dude didn't deserve his song to be considered so demonic. He is sucha kind soul rip

[@Chris-yv9tv]

He enjoyed making people smile, he didnt let his fans down to the very last note, watch the bio on this guy very interesting.

[@420JackG]

Tiny Tim was a G, his story isn't tragic. He went out on his shield.

[@arklytte]

Absolutely!

[@analiaramirez2934]

Thank you!!!!

[@janne639]

Tiny Tim was a one-of-a-kind. Ridiculed by many, treasured by many more, he was a beloved icon of oddballness.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

😂 sounds like a lady singing to me

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Yeah, he and Klaus Nomi have a lot on common.

[@brandonreed9508]

That song and his face always scared me as a kid. Hell even now it still scares me a little lol.

[@zachchamblee4094]

Listen to this song on mushrooms and youll run out of your house 😂😂😂

[@Calico-fw6li]

Man, they gave this guy hell for no reason. He was so talented for real. Today he would've probably had a lil following.

[@Liam-ci8bx]

Think he still does

[@tonyanderson6493]

It wasn’t good

[@robertkerr4201]

His song was a huge hit. I owned the 45. He came across as kind and gentle and just saw the world differently than most did back in the 60s

[@larrybruns5051]

I am with you on that one. I was 12 years old when I first heard this song

[@Ericsaidful]

He remade the song from an earlier song produced in 1929. I remember when the song came out in 1929; I was 10 years old.

[@315Uzin]

Idk about tiktok but I was introduced to the song from insidious and that shit is a core memory I will always remember that scene 😭😭

[@AmandaDixson]

That is extremely sad; on a high note though, he never gave up his passion, and died doing what he loved most, enjoying every moment.

[@clicheguevara5282]

“On a high note” 😂😂😂

[@SAMnELLA-1]

Hahaha 😏😅🤣

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

He literally we out on a high note😭 One of the best dark jokes I've heard🤣

[@Shivelybanetek]

FACT CHECK: FALSE, This song was not release by Tiny Tim It was release in 1929 by 1929 "GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY and sung by Nick Lucas. HOWEVER: Tiny Tim always credited previous artists and held much respect by keeping their music alive and singing various songs. God Bless Tiny Tim!!

[@ozzycurda8297]

Man died like a true musician. Rip

[@Emo_ian69]

Look 36 seconds in to the left of him i think that’s a sign

[@stacyhanlon3640]

It's impressive, I couldn't even do anything like that, but it gives me chills.

[@mikeservos2269]

My high school decided to play this song in between classes for 3 weeks until we reached our fund raising targets… it was scary times for our sanity

[@maximusdraxkratos6315]

This added more creepy to the already creepy song.

[@alaricesenwein6185]

I actually own several of his albums, he was a favorite of mine when I was younger. I also have one album which he released on leap day in Tampa Florida which I believe he only made 50 copies of; it was some of his best work. He was fond of reviving songs of past generations and bringing to life music from the 1800's and early 1900's.

[@angelalovell5669]

He sounds rad.

[@Transformers_nerd_stop_motions]

bro you're rich

[@alaricesenwein6185]

@@Transformers_nerd_stop_motions I wish I were, that album was a gift from a relative of Warren Beatty. I don’t know what it may be worth but I don’t think I’d sell it, I enjoy it far too much.

[@Transformers_nerd_stop_motions]

@@alaricesenwein6185 If you love it, keep it

[@butterflykisses4587]

​@Alaric Esenwein Omg was it Stephen?? He gave that album to you??!

[@Delusional-K]

As a musician myself I have mad respect for this man. dr told hIm not to perform anymore and he said fuuuuck that I live for this shit and I’ll die for it too. Rip.

[@daddywaddy8017]

Playing in the marching band doesn't constitute you calling yourself a magician chawchy

[@joonalehtinen8041]

Least nobody can say, he couldn't affect that. P.S. No reason to cuss. 🤗

[@chrispease6939]

@@daddywaddy8017 if u play an instrument you’re thus a musician lol.

[@Lil.Flammer]

Agreeable. He knew his time was coming and didn’t miss it and went strong till his heart couldn’t no more.💪🏽🕊️

[@AubrieSloan]

​@@daddywaddy8017 🤔 I'm quite sure that's what it literally means.

[@dr.horror9046]

This song was written by Nick Lucas. Tiny actually got him some mid century recognition because of that song. It’s one of the most beautiful songs ever created if I’m being honest in my opinion.

[@Easton72]

Im a busy mother of 4. I work full time. I make it a point to worship jesus by singing while im cooking dinner everyday. It helps me with my anxiety. It quiets it. Then i start seeing and hearing the lord. He always lets me know he is with me. I try to see as god would from above. I believe we omit a light when we worship. It keeps the enemy away. He cant go onto the light.

[@jaydonnell]

My grandpa was friends with him. He told me that Tiny Tim would never eat in front of anyone. If they invited him for dinner he would sit at the table with them but would always go into another room to eat or take the food home with him.

[@Sparklingjm1]

Did your grandpa say why tiny Tim did this?

[@aquababy5]

@@Sparklingjm1probably like my MIL, a form of social anxiety

[@rotdotcomxx]

he used to go to a bar not to far from me !

[@Chickennuggets9202]

Omg thats so cool ur granpa was friends with him🫢🫢🫢

[@debbiesmithmcconnell9889]

Yes I read that years ago too

[@candywilliams3533]

Tiptoe Through the Tulips was written in 1929 and has been played and recorded by multiple artists. Tiny Tim made it popular again in 1968 on Rowan and Martin's Laugh In. Rest in peace.

[@yvettebeck6367]

This is the song I was looking for ☺️