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    Whatever happened to Tom Lehrer?

    Started by RE May 25, 2024, 08:45 AM

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     May 25, 2024, 08:45 AM
    His satirical political folk songs back in the 60s were hilarious.  I had both his albums as a kid, and I have used the videos from YT here on the Diner many times.  Always figured he died young.  Turns out he just didn't want the fame or money.  It's a tragedy, because he was an amazing talent.

    One of the classics.


    https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/may/22/my-songs-spread-like-herpes-why-did-satirical-genius-tom-lehrer-swap-worldwide-fame-for-obscurity

    'My songs spread like herpes': why did satirical genius Tom Lehrer swap worldwide fame for obscurity?

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