Meet Tom Lehrer (born April 9, 1928), the genius American musical satirist, comedian, songwriter and performer. These rare videos from the NRK in Norway are Lehrer only with twelve songs, now watched more than 3.3 million times. The supporting website contains interviews and bios. Lehrer did not contribute to this publishing, but in 2008 he said "OK".

The songs have been re-uploaded with a working HQ video window, so use the latest versions if possible. Click on the playlists button and then on the first video in the main playlist. You'll get the songs in the right order from one of his last major paid appearances, recorded to video in 1967. If played on a standard white YouTube page the HQ video window will become bigger.

The most popular songs are about Wernher von Braun, poisoning pigeons and the Vatican. Enjoy some of Lehrer's wisdom and 'accumulated philosophic or scientific knowledge'. Use another playlist with Lehrer's songs for children and his math songs.

Lehrer was mostly a university lecturer who retired in 2001. Visit the website to hear him talk on the radio, to read interviews or to learn more about him. Check out his TV-appearances or the story behind this rare collection of his songs on video.

This channel was not put up as a rip-off or to breach the copyright of WMG or other companies. Watch the free videos and buy the songs. That will keep them alive, and they're great Christmas gifts!

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The songs are © 2009 Tom Lehrer.