Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Tiny Dancer

I love music; especially tunes from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. One of my favorite performers is Elton John. I have had the great pleasure of seeing him live in concert on 2 occasions: once in the late 80's, and again 2 years ago. He puts on a wonderful show. Back in the 80's, he wore stacks, big hats, and crazy glasses. Today, he wears a wig, and wild floral suits with long coats, and he recently married his long-time boyfriend :) Whatever your thoughts on that may be, I certainly hope you can appreciate the musical genious Elton John is. My favorite song of EJ's is Tiny Dancer. I think it is sheer poetry. It was written in 1971 by Bernie Taupin. I'm always trying to find someone at karaoke who can sing it for me but it will take an exceptional singer to hit those high notes! Elton John was born in 1947 in Greater London, England. His real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight. Today, he still so energetic and puts on a show you'd want to see over and over. He is in love with his audience and is having a wonderful time performing. At the last show I saw, he sang everything I wanted to hear and did three encores. I have the utmost respect for this great artist and entertainer. I have included the lyrics to Tiny Dancer. Sing along with me . . . .


Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band


Pretty eyed, 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 songs


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


Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band


Pretty eyed, 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

1 comment:

Amy said...

Hi Denise!
I'm back.....I too love Tiny Dancer (and Elton John). Daniel is one of my favorites.....for the obvious reason.:)

Tim McGraw did a great version of it too. I liked when he sang it at his concert. (Which is the only concert that I have been to in the last seventeen years.) :)

I'm glad you are blogging....You are a natural. I look forward to catching up on what I missed while I was away.

God Bless,
Amy:)