The Cheat Sheet

‘Tiny Dancer’: Who Was the Elton John Song Written About?

Elton John is responsible for many hit songs, from “Your Song” to “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Millions of people have formed connections with his music, and have claimed that the lyrics speak to ...
The Cheat Sheet

Elton John Said ‘Tiny Dancer’ Was ‘Resurrected’ By This Cameron Crowe Movie

“Tiny Dancer” is a song many would think about when referencing Elton John. However, the track was not immediately hit upon its release and needed help from other pop culture mediums. In 2000, a ...
7News Miami

Elton John dedicates ‘Tiny Dancer’ to Parkland victim at Pittsburgh concert

PARKLAND, FLA. (WSVN) - A legendary singer offered a touching tribute to one of the victims of the Parkland massacre. Now, her father is sharing his gratitude. It was a very special moment for a South ...
American Songwriter

Remember When: Elton John Played “Tiny Dancer” for the First Time from Crumpled Paper

Not long after composing perhaps his biggest hit song ever, Elton John performed the song after pulling out a crumpled piece of paper. Yes, that was John’s introduction of “Tiny Dancer” to the world, ...
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Elton John's Greatest Song Was a Flop — Until This Cult-Classic Film Revived Its Popularity 3 Decades Later

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
American Songwriter

Elton John, Britney Spears Reimagine “Tiny Dancer” with “Hold Me Closer”

Britney Spears is officially making her musical comeback with Elton John. The two artists have collaborated on a reimagining of John’s 1972 hit “Tiny Dancer” with “Hold Me Closer.” Though the new ...