More of Tom Lehrer

More of Tom Lehrer is a collection of sheet music and lyrics from Tom Lehrer, a mathematician and musical satirist known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s. The book contains piano arrangements and complete lyrics for many of Lehrer's songs from his performances and recordings. The collection includes supplementary materials such as photographs, commentary about the songs, and historical context about the era when they were written and performed. Each piece in the compilation comes with clear musical notation for piano accompaniment. This anthology represents a key part of American musical satire history, capturing Lehrer's blend of intellectual wit and social commentary through songs that tackle politics, education, and popular culture. The material showcases how humor and music can serve as vehicles for addressing serious subjects while maintaining entertainment value.

There are not enough internet reviews to create a summary of this book. Instead, here is a summary of reviews of Tom Lehrer's overall work: Readers praise Lehrer's mathematical precision in wordplay and his ability to make complex topics accessible through humor. Fans frequently cite his perfect rhyme schemes and intricate internal rhyming. Many reviews highlight how his songs remain relevant decades later, particularly those about political hypocrisy and social issues. Amazon reviewers specifically admire his clear pronunciation and piano skills, with multiple comments noting they can understand every word despite fast-paced delivery. One Goodreads reviewer writes: "His intelligence shines through without being pretentious." Some readers find his darker themes unsettling, particularly in songs about nuclear war and death. Others mention that certain cultural references feel dated or require historical context to appreciate fully. Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: 4.4/5 (Too Few People Have Died Lately) - Amazon Music: 4.8/5 (That Was The Year That Was) - iTunes: 4.7/5 (The Remains of Tom Lehrer) Most negative reviews focus on audio quality of older recordings rather than content.

The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II by Oscar Hammerstein II Collection of witty, satirical lyrics from Broadway's golden age presents social commentary and humor in song form.

The Complete Lyrics of Cole Porter by Robert Kimball and Cole Porter Porter's sophisticated wordplay and double entendres showcase musical satire from the 1920s-1950s.

The Book of Poisonous Quotes by Colin Jarman Compilation of caustic wit and dark humor from historical figures mirrors Lehrer's sharp social criticism.

Too Many Songs by Tom Lehrer by Tom Lehrer Earlier collection of Lehrer's mathematical and political satire provides additional material for fans of his irreverent style.

The Harvard Lampoon Big Book of College Life by The Harvard Lampoon Academic humor and intellectual satire from Harvard's comedy publication reflects Lehrer's collegiate wit and mathematical jokes.

✦ Tom Lehrer wrote most of his satirical songs while working as a mathematics professor at Harvard and MIT, combining his academic career with musical comedy. ✦ Despite releasing only three albums during his active performing career (1953-1965), Lehrer's influence on musical satire extends to modern artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Tim Minchin. ✦ His song "The Elements," featured in this collection, sets the entire periodic table to the tune of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Major-General's Song" and has been used to teach chemistry in classrooms worldwide. ✦ Several of Lehrer's songs were written for the children's educational TV show "The Electric Company," including "Silent E" and "L-Y," though he was best known for his adult political satire. ✦ When Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, Lehrer famously declared that political satire had become obsolete, as reality had surpassed parody.