Elton John at the piano, composing "Tiny Dancer," with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. The single first appeared on John's fourth studio album, "Madman Across the Water," in 1971, and it was released as a single in the US the following year. The lyrics "blue jean baby, LA Lady, seamstress for the band" were thought to be inspired by Taupin's wife, Maxine. Plus, "With love to Maxine" beneath the song's credits seemed to confirm this, as she regularly toured with Elton and his band, sewing costumes and repairing clothes when needed. However, Bernie…