Woke up singing Lehrer songs to myself. Hell of a deal.
Bought his first ten inch album in high school. In 1958 saw incredible early concert at Stanford. In mid 80s had long phone conversation with him, getting permission to use songs in play.
Once played The Vatican Rag for my aunt who had converted to Catholicism. She laughed so hard, red in face, I thought she was going to have a stroke.
Mark Russell was later imitator but had only half or less of Lehrer's wit.
Best satirist since Jonathan Swift, hands down.
Bought his first ten inch album in high school. In 1958 saw incredible early concert at Stanford. In mid 80s had long phone conversation with him, getting permission to use songs in play.
Once played The Vatican Rag for my aunt who had converted to Catholicism. She laughed so hard, red in face, I thought she was going to have a stroke.
Mark Russell was later imitator but had only half or less of Lehrer's wit.
Best satirist since Jonathan Swift, hands down.
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