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Tom Lehrer R I P

Lincsaddick
Lincsaddick Posts: 32,355
in Not Sports Related
A bit of an acquired taste, the satirical, comedic musician and mathematician has died aged 97
As 'they' say, a very good innings. I m o he was a very clever man .. R I P

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  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 5,823
    The periodical table singer... RIP
  • Peter_G
    Peter_G Posts: 839
    edited July 28
    I loved his stuff. Very clever, and often very dark lyrics. Try “Oedipus Rex”, “I hold your hand in mine”. 
    Was also a maths professor at the top US seats of learning. R.I.P.

  • Gillis
    Gillis Posts: 998
    Well worth reading up on his life if you aren't familiar. A fascinating and talented guy. I think his humour still feels incredibly contemporary so many years on.

    RIP
  • Peter_G
    Peter_G Posts: 839
    Possibly one of my favourite Tom Lehrer ditties:
    “I got it from Agnes, she got it from Jim, we all agree, it must have been Louise who gave it to him ….. “
    Filth! 😆

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