'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' singer Tiny Tim lived at Hotel Savery in Des Moines
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KCCI archives: Musician Tiny Tim once called Des Moines home

KCCI archives: Musician Tiny Tim once called Des Moines home
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KCCI archives: Musician Tiny Tim once called Des Moines home
Tiny Tim was a native New Yorker who called Iowa home for a short time.He was a musical archivist best known for his falsetto voice and eccentric and unique style. In 1968, he released his hit song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips."In 1992, Tiny Tim arrived in Des Moines and lived at the Hotel Savery. Later he moved across town into the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Between the two, in his opinion, the Savery had better showers.Watch the video above to see Tiny Tim roam around Des Moines playing the ukulele. » Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayMore from the KCCI archives In 1990, we were introduced to the “Home of the Future”KCCI archives: Adventureland unveils the Underground, world's only indoor wooden coaster KCCI Archive: Christmas at Living History Farms in 1986From the archives: KCCI was there when David Letterman signed off as 'Late Show' host

Tiny Tim was a native New Yorker who called Iowa home for a short time.

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He was a musical archivist best known for his falsetto voice and eccentric and unique style. In 1968, he released his hit song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips."

In 1992, Tiny Tim arrived in Des Moines and lived at the Hotel Savery. Later he moved across town into the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Between the two, in his opinion, the Savery had better showers.

Watch the video above to see Tiny Tim roam around Des Moines playing the ukulele.

» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

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