Herbert Butros Khaury (April 12, 1932 – November 30, 1996), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury and known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist. He is best remembered for his cover hits "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" and "Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight", which he sang in a falsetto voice.
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Born | Herbert Butros Khaury April 12, 1932 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Died | November 30, 1996 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 64)
Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. 44°56′9.92″N 93°17′57.277″W / 44.9360889°N 93.29924361°WCoordinates: 44°56′9.92″N 93°17′57.277″W / 44.9360889°N 93.29924361°W |
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Children | 1 |
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Genres | Americana |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Instruments | Ukulele, mandolin, guitar, violin, vocals |
Years active | 1962–1996 |
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Herbert Buckingham Khaury, more famous by his stage name Tiny Tim, was an American singer, musical archivist and multi-instrumentalist (particularly known for playing the ukulele). This yesteryear performer with a distinctive high-pitched falsetto voice complimented with striking appearance including shoulder-length dark curly hair is best recognised for his cover hits ˜Tiptoe Through the Tulips', which eventually evolved as his signature song, as also ˜Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight'. He commenced his journey in music learning to play different instruments and with time realised his ability to sing. A school drop-out, he did several odd jobs before landing up with a local talent show. He took up different stage names and performed at dance club amateur nights and then at a gay and lesbian club in Greenwich Village called ˜Page 3'. After appearing in the film ˜You Are What You Eat', he landed up at the American sketch comedy TV show ˜Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In' garnering popularity. Starting from this debut album ˜God Bless Tiny Tim', he had over the years released several albums among which ˜For All My Little Friends', a collection of children's songs, garnered a Grammy nomination.
He married Vicki Budinger on December 17, 1969, then Jan Alweiss on June 26, 1984, and finally Miss Sue Gardner on August 18, 1995.
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He played under the name Tiny Tim after being booked at a club that loved shorter performers.
He is famous for his appearances on The Johnny Carson Show.
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At the age of 64,
Tiny Tim height is 6′ 1″.
He sang Cher's part in a duet cover of "I Got You Babe."
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● Tiny Tim was born on April 12, 1932 (age 64) in New York City, New York, United States ● He is a celebrity folksinger ● His popular songs are Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With MeGod Bless Tiny Tim · 1968, Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moon LightGod Bless Tiny Tim · 1968 and Great Balls of FireLive in Chicago · 1995 ● He died on November 30, 1996, Hennepin County, Minnesota, MN● He had 1 child Tulip Victoria● His spouse is Susan Marie Gardner (m. 1995–1996), Jan Alweiss (m. 1984–1995), Miss Vicki (m. 1969–1977)● His height is 6′ 1″
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