Customer Reviews

Live in London

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Four months after he cut a live session in Alabama for Tomanna Records ("Unplugged"), he went to London for this final effort.
He added a few instruments for this later venture and the support was not completely necessary, though welcome. They gave him lots of echo which brings out the many of facets of his still amazing voice - despite failing health at age 63 (?), turn of the Century tunes like "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" are presented with all the splendour and historical integrity they deserve, and '60s Pop like "I Got You Babe", done in Nelson Eddy/Jeannette McDonald-style with Tiny switching seamlessly from low to high voice, resonate in a pleasant way.
The only dull spot is the '50s tribute, "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" - a full band is needed for something like this. (Fans look for Tiny's cool reworking of Jerry Lee Lewis's "Great Balls Of Fire" on Reprise Records).
The Eternal Troubadour does succeed with "There'll Always Be An England", using his strong baritone, another entry for deep and casual fans to marvel at - many folks associate him only with the far-out falsetto on "Tip-Toe.." and the early television appearances. (Fans note another good rendition on the Sony vodeo "Message To Love - The Isle Of Wight Festival - The Movie", a concert filmed in 1970).

I recieved Tiny's CD yesterday and though I've only listened to half of it,I really love it! I had the great pleasure of seeing Tiny Tim in concert in 96, in Branson,Mo. and this CD could have been recorded on that night. Tiny was not just a novelty act, he was the consumate performer, with a vast knowledge of music history. This "Live in London" concert CD is Tiny at his best! I would recommend this one to fans and non-fans alike

superb performance by Tiny. His final London gig in which he produced his great unique talents. I attended the performance, he was truly outstanding.
GOD BLESS TINY TIM

Tiny had an encyclopedic knowledge of pop musical history, and spent a lifetime displaying his unique talent in concerts around the world. Far from being the one-hit wonder or novelty act that some made him out to be, he plumbed the treasure trove of our musical past to entertain audiences with music which, except for Tiny, they probably never would have known about. Give the man his due, and enjoy a fine live performance.

The concert is awesome. Tiny Tim is at his very best in this concert. The music is very up beat and his voice is very soothing.

I can't believe the glowing reviews here. I've been a Tiny Tim fan since the first time I saw him on 'Laugh-In' with his brown paper bag and Uke. This sound was recorded by an old magnetic tape from somewhere in the back of the room at a live recital. The lyrics are fun but the quality is beyond dreadful and at this import price...don't.