Context

This line was sung by Elton John in the song "Tiny Dancer," written by Bernie Taupin, from the album Madman Across the Water (1971).

"Tiny Dancer" is song writer Bernie Taupin's serenade to the sights, sounds, and women of Los Angeles through the voice of Elton John. The identity of the titular "tiny dancer" is a mystery, kind of like A in Pretty Little Liars, but since this song isn't an ABC Family show, her identity will likely never be revealed.

However, her identity isn't really the point of this song. It may talk about a woman in the crowd of a show in L.A., who is enraptured with the music of Elton John's band, but "Tiny Dancer" is really an anthem to all the beautiful women of L.A., who appreciated the music that Bernie Taupin helped Elton John make. The song captures the almost divine feeling of someone getting lost in music and lyrics. And the piano is pretty too, we guess.

Where you've heard it

"Tiny Dancer" is a real staple of FM oldies stations, so you've probably heard it when your mom or dad had control of the radio dial.

Additional Notable References:

• Phoebe, in everyone's favorite late-90s sitcom Friends, misheard the lyrics and thought good old Elton was singing, "Hold me closer, Tony Danza."
• In the 2000 Cameron Crowe film Almost Famous, which is all about music journalism, bands, and groupies in the 1970s, the main cast has a sing along to "Tiny Dancer" on the tour bus.
• Country music star Tim McGraw joined Elton John in a live performance of "Tiny Dancer" at the American Music Awards. He also did a studio version on his 2002 album Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

"Tiny Dancer" is a great romantic song and is definitely worth quoting when the slow-dancing portion of the dinner party begins. But make sure to save it for the right person and not throw it out haphazardly.