Tiny Tim: Tiptoe Through a Lifetime

by Lowell Tarling

'Tiny is totally modern. He said, "Whenever there's more than two, it's a show". And an amazing show, giving and pouring it out, while the audience is joking at first and digging each other in the ribs. He'll wear them out. He'll wear all their resistance out until they're up on the floor dancing. He'll amaze them and they won't remember it because they won't want to say that Tiny Tim was amazing.' - Martin Sharp, artist.




'I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It brought back a host of memories in capturing the very essence of Tiny Tim.' - Hal Stein, Tiny Tim's cousin




Lowell Tarling has been writing ever since he could hold a pencil. His literary journey began with him scribbling down observations and life events much as an artist would sketch; here a little, there a little.

He is the quintessential searcher and this, along with an open acceptance of people and their lives and passions, has brought him into contact with a wonderful diverse group of artists, dissidents, minstrels and songwriters. A lifelong friendship with the artist Martin Sharp has resulted in a book that combines an inner view of Tiny Tim, the man and the performer, and also a remarkable range of artistic images by Martin.

Genres: Music

164 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2013

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed this book a lot...I am less a fan of tiny tim and more an interested party..I had dismissed him for some time as a novelty act however with the likes of YouTube providing evidence of a wide body of work and plaudits from the likes of Bob Dylan in his chronicle books maybe it was time for me to read and try and understand a bit more about this pop culture figure.
the book is written unashamedly by a fan but rather than just a gushing tribute the book looks at the early career high points of Tim's life through to the peaks and troughs throughout.
the book doesn't shy away from his flaws neither which from a fan written tome is impressive.
tiny Tim's eccentricities feed his art and make for a colourful read..tiny Tim's place as an archivist of song is assured and this book does point the reader to various bits of work that assure this...the version I read was in ebook format allowing for easy exploration through links.
a decent read this which though not wholly converting me to the cause does make me more willing to explore this performer and his works.

[Warbotter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sometimes a author loves a subject to much to lie. They will Gush, They will proclaim greatness and in unexpected moments rip the object of affection apart with a horrid truth, Yet done in the same devotion. Thus is Tarling. To respectful to lie Tiny, he lays most of it bare plainly. He will try to soothe with a excuse or two, but even the Author cannot deny fact. Will you be a fan of Tiny Tim? Most likely not. But this is a story needed to be told. A fame that missed most of the points of being famous. He was never rich, never adored, hell mostly laughed at. This is the other other side of fame. A Jester in the spotlight who did have talent, But couldn't sing louder than the laughter. Did he deserve more? As a artist , Most likely, As a Man tho? I think it settled fine.

[Trish Hufft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love to read about Tiny


Good info on Tiny. Lots of info from his family and friends. Good history. Would have liked to read more on his love life.