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Thread #128311 Message #2871306
Posted By: GUEST, Stilly River Sage (sans cookie)
25-Mar-10 - 02:13 AM
Thread Name: Tom Lehrer?
Subject: RE: Tom Lehrer?
I think I memorized them upon the first hearing. And my parents loved his songs. My dad performed several in his repertoire.
I corrupted my children at an early age by playing first a little Gilbert and Sullivan, and then a little Tom Lehrer, so they could see where some of it came from. But the sources are many and varied, aren't they?
My daughter (Moonglow) can sing The Elements full speed. I never managed to do that. I can come in on the last few syllables of any line. :)
I don't care if he's gay, straight, or has a harem. I'd love to spend time at a cocktail party with him at the piano, listening to his waggish observations of what is going on in science, politics, and the world today.
SRS