A 1971 piano-led ballad by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin, written about Maxine Feibelman, Taupin's then-girlfriend and later wife.
Composition
Tiny Dancer was written by Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin during their first tour of the United States. Taupin has said the lyric was about his then-girlfriend Maxine Feibelman.
Reception
Released in 1972, the single initially reached only the top forty on the Billboard Hot 100 and did not chart in the United Kingdom on first release. It has grown in stature over time through radio play and later soundtrack uses.
Legacy
The song featured prominently in a memorable scene in Cameron Crowe’s 2000 film “Almost Famous,” reintroducing the song to a wide audience. Tiny Dancer was certified diamond by the RIAA in 2018.