Tiny Tim, 1932-1996
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Tiny Tim (b. Herbert Butros Khaury, New York City, April 12, 1932 – d. November 30, 1996, Minneapolis, Minnesota), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury, was an American musician and musical archivist. He is especially known for his 1968 hit recording of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips", a cover of the popular song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Me" from the 1929 musical Gold Diggers of Broadway. Tiny Tim was renowned for his wide vocal range, in particular his far-reaching falsetto.
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| referencedIn | Harrison Sayre circus collection [electronic resource] : selected materials. | Florida State University | |
| referencedIn | Don Sturkey Photographic Materials, 1951-2007, (bulk 1951-1989) | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. North Carolina Collection. | |
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection. | |
| referencedIn | Amusement Business photograph collection, 1959-1972. | University of Texas Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Amusement Business Photograph Collection 97-181; 2011-130., 1959-1972 | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History |
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Birth 1932-04-12
Death 1996-11-30
Birth 1925
Americans
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