What makes The Remains of Tom Lehrer by Tom Lehrer notable?

The Remains of Tom Lehrer is celebrated for its enduring cultural impact, particularly in showcasing Lehrer's influence on musical satire and comedy. It has been referenced by numerous comedians and musicians, highlighting its role in shaping the genre of comedic music and securing Lehrer's legacy as a pioneer in socially conscious humor. Released in 2000, The Remains of Tom Lehrer compiles the comedic musician's most notable works, capturing his unique blend of humor and social commentary. This album came after a long hiatus from music; Lehrer largely stepped back from performing in the late 1970s, making this collection a significant return to the public eye, showcasing songs spanning his career that initially gained popularity in the 1950s and 60s.

How many songs are on The Remains of Tom Lehrer?

The Remains of Tom Lehrer has 74 tracks, running approximately 196 minutes.

The Remains of Tom Lehrer

Tom Lehrer · 2000

196 min · 74 tracks

Whimsical melodies intertwine with sharp wit, offering a satirical lens on society and culture through Lehrer’s playful yet incisive songwriting.

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Poisoning Pigeons in the Park — This track exemplifies Lehrer's darkly comedic style, juxtaposing innocent park imagery with macabre humor about animal cruelty, showcasing his ability to blend melody with biting satire.
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The Masochism Tango — This song stands out for its clever wordplay and catchy tune, illustrating Lehrer's knack for insidious humor while commenting on complex relationships through a comedic lens.
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The Elements — Famed for its rapid-fire delivery of the periodic table set to music, this track highlights Lehrer's educational yet entertaining approach, demonstrating his ability to engage audiences with science through humor.

Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 Fight Fiercely, Harvard 1:25
2 The Old Dope Peddler 1:26
3 Be Prepared 1:32
4 The Wild West Is Where I Want to Be 2:03
5 I Wanna Go Back to Dixie 1:53
6 Lobachevsky 3:11
7 The Irish Ballad 3:01
8 The Hunting Song 1:18
9 My Home Town 2:39
10 When You Are Old and Gray 1:52
11 I Hold Your Hand in Mine 1:27
12 The Wiener Schnitzel Waltz 1:55
13 Poisoning Pigeons in the Park 2:13
14 Bright College Days 2:06
15 A Christmas Carol 1:42
16 The Elements 1:26
17 Oedipus Rex 1:39
18 In Old Mexico 4:08
19 Clementine 4:18
20 It Makes a Fellow Proud to Be a Soldier 2:40
21 She’s My Girl 1:48
22 The Masochism Tango 3:03
23 We Will All Go Together When We Go 3:26
24 I Got It From Agnes 1:47
25 That’s Mathematics 1:31

Disc 2

1 Introduction 3:14
2 I Wanna Go Back to Dixie 2:53
3 The Wild West Is Where I Want to Be 2:31
4 The Old Dope Peddler 1:42
5 Fight Fiercely, Harvard 2:44
6 Lobachevsky 4:20
7 The Irish Ballad 5:10
8 The Hunting Song 1:58
9 My Home Town 2:58
10 When You Are Old and Gray 2:25
11 The Wiener Schnitzel Waltz 2:21
12 I Hold Your Hand in Mine 2:01
13 Be Prepared 2:29
14 Poisoning Pigeons in the Park 2:37
15 Bright College Days 3:04
16 A Christmas Carol 2:55
17 The Elements 2:11
18 Oedipus Rex 3:41
19 In Old Mexico 6:24
20 Clementine 4:41
21 It Makes a Fellow Proud to Be a Soldier 4:53
22 She’s My Girl 2:53
23 The Masochism Tango 3:32
24 We Will All Go Together When We Go 5:30

Disc 3

1 National Brotherhood Week 2:36
2 MLF Lullaby 2:24
3 George Murphy 2:09
4 The Folk Song Army 2:12
5 Smut 3:15
6 Send the Marines 1:46
7 Pollution 2:14
8 So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) 2:23
9 Whatever Became of Hubert? 2:13
10 New Math 4:30
11 Alma 4:25
12 Who’s Next? 3:03
13 Wernher von Braun 1:47
14 The Vatican Rag 2:22
15 Poisoning Pigeons in the Park 2:08
16 The Masochism Tango 2:55
17 The Hunting Song 1:49
18 We Will All Go Together When We Go 2:40
19 L‐Y 2:12
20 Silent E 1:34
21 O‐U (The Hound Song) 1:12
22 S‐N (Snore, Sniff, and Sneeze) 2:33
23 N Apostrophe T 2:13
24 Selling Out 2:25
25 (I’m Spending) Hanukkah in Santa Monica 1:48

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