About The Song
“Tiny Dancer” is a song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, released in 1971 as part of the album “Madman Across the Water”. The song was inspired by Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s first visit to America in the fall of 1970. The song is about a woman who is struggling to make it in Los Angeles and the singer (John) is trying to give her hope and courage. He sings about how she has the strength and beauty to make it in the city and that he will always be there for her. The song was later released as a single in 1972 and was certified gold in the United States on 19 May 2005, platinum on 19 August 2011 and 3× platinum on 26 April 2018 by the Recording Industry Association of America.