Why baby boomers can't change tunes

Aberdeen American News ^ | May 20. 2008 | Art Marmorstein

[Appleby]

They did sing it. But Tom Lehr wrote it.

[AnAmericanMother]

There's one that's just "Songs by Tom Lehrer", another is "More Tom Lehrer", then there's "An Evening Waster with Tom Lehrer," "That Was the Year That Was", and "Tom Lehrer in Concert". A couple of those were reissued in various forms, and I understand there's a new one out called "The Remains of Tom Lehrer" which I don't have. He also did some singles, don't have those either.

The book's a hoot. It has some funny Searle drawings (the man's a genius - get his book on Scotch whisky if you can find it) and a lot of the music.

[AnAmericanMother]

There's one that's just "Songs by Tom Lehrer", another is "More Tom Lehrer", then there's "An Evening Wasted with Tom Lehrer," "That Was the Year That Was", and "Tom Lehrer in Concert". A couple of those were reissued in various forms, and I understand there's a new one out called "The Remains of Tom Lehrer" which I don't have. He also did some singles, don't have those either.

The book's a hoot. It has some funny Searle drawings (the man's a genius - get his book on Scotch whisky if you can find it) and a lot of the music.

[AnAmericanMother]

"Which of your magical wands,
got you Gustav and Walther and Franz?"

[jwalburg]

Eve. That’s right. Eve of Destruction. It’s been a while.

[jwalburg]

I wondered what that was about. :)

[jwalburg]

That’s great.

[jwalburg]

Says it all.

[jwalburg]

Be nice to people who/ Are inferior to you.

This is my favorite part. It captures the essence of my old lefty left-coast college professors and their attitudes. It's so Ward Churchill, before his time.

[Yaelle]

I have also been a fan of Tom Lehrer since I discovered him around age 12. Thanks for the flash video of Elements: maybe now I can finally memorize it. When I do, I can die happy.

I used to perform his “Smut” at parties, talent shows, and bar Mitzvahs.

Why, o why, did he not create more? I have always felt that the world missed so much when he stopped writing and singing his songs.

[upsdriver]

Are you talking about Eve of Destruction?

[Yaelle]

G-d bless you!! Now I am enjoying “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park.”

[upsdriver]

Yep, you were! I still like the song.

[blam]

"So I suppose I shouldn't even think about bring up Barry McGuire. "

Eve Of Destruction

[Yaelle]

That is the funniest song about political correctness ever written, and it was written before PC was invented!

[Ciexyz]

good one.

[bannie]

This music is great! I never heard most of it...where WAS I?

I’ve always been hooked on Dr. Hook...lyrics usually by Shel Silverstein. Rasty and raw and great!

[Ciexyz]

btt

[jwalburg]

The only thing missing from this video production is John Kerry valiantly navigating his swift boat.

[jwalburg]

Who needs a hobby like tennis or philately? I've got a hobby, rereading Lady Chatterley

That one grows on you.