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Tiny Dancer

Elton John

1972

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Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" reached #41 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Tiny Dancer" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman Across the Water as its opening track, and was later produced and released as a single in 1972. In the United States, it was certified gold on 19 May 2005, platinum on 19 August 2011 and 5× platinum on 6 December 2024 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 7 weeks on the chart.

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It debuted at #85 on March 4, 1972. It reached a peak of #41 on April 8, 1972. After 7 weeks, its final appearance came on April 15, 1972.

Tiny Dancer: A Cultural Moment Captured on Record

Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" reached #41 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Tiny Dancer" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman Across the Water as its opening track, and was later produced and released as a single in 1972. In the United States, it was certified gold on 19 May 2005, platinum on 19 August 2011 and 5× platinum on 6 December 2024 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 7 weeks on the chart.

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