Tom Lehrer Collection 1953-60, 2CD Set - Studio & Live Tracks

Tom Lehrer Collection 1953-60, 2CD Set - Studio & Live Tracks Description

The Tom Lehrer Collection 1953-60 [CD] is a definitive two-disc anthology that captures the quick wit, sparkling melodies, and enduring charm of one of comedy music's great voices. Spanning 1953 to 1960, this set combines Lehrer's studio staples with electrifying live performances, delivering a rich portrait of his satirical genius and musical versatility. Disc 1 (Studio essentials and early favorites)
1. Fight Fiercely, Harvard
2. The Old Dope Peddler
3. Be Prepared
4. The Wild West Is Where I Want to Be
5. I Wanna Go Back to Dixie
6. Lobachevsky
7. The Irish Ballad
8. The Hunting Song
9. My Home Town
10. When You Are Old and Gray
11. I Hold Your Hand in Mine
12. The Wiener Schnitzel Waltz
13. Poisoning Pigeons in the Park (live)
14. Bright College Days (live)
15. A Christmas Carol (live)
16. The Elements (live)
17. Oedipus Rex (live)
18. In Old Mexico (live)
19. Clementine (live)
20. It Makes a Fellow Proud to Be a Soldier (live)
21. Shes My Girl (live)
22. The Masochism Tango (live)
23. We Will All Go Together When We Go (live) Disc 2 (Live performances and extended cuts)
1. Poisoning Pigeons in the Park
2. Bright College Days
3. A Christmas Carol
4. The Elements
5. Oedipus Rex
6. In Old Mexico
7. Clementine
8. It Makes a Fellow Proud to Be a Soldier
9. Shes My Girl
10. The Masochism Tango
11. We Will All Go Together When We Go
12. Introduction (live)
13. I Wanna Go Back to Dixie (live)
14. The Wild West is Where I Want to Be (live)
15. The Old Dope Peddler (live)
16. Fight Fiercely, Harvard (live)
17. Lobachevsky (live)
18. The Irish Ballad (live)
19. The Hunting Song (live)
20. My Home Town (live)
21. When You are Old and Grey (live)
22. The Wiener Schnitzel Waltz (live)
23. I Hold Your Hand in Mine (live)
24. Be Prepared (live) Why you'll love it
- A rich cross-section of Lehrer's work, from clever educational songs to scathingly funny social satire
- Includes beloved classics like The Elements, Lobachevsky, The Irish Ballad, and The Masochism Tango, alongside rare live performances
- Perfect for fans of vintage cabaret, political humor, and witty wordplay set to melodic, memorable tunes
- A must-have for collectors seeking the definitive window into Tom Lehrer's mid-century artistry Technical details
Format: CD
Number of discs: 2
Genre: Comedy, Musical Satire
Era: 1953-1960
Includes studio tracks and live performances across both discs