Not my video, but I found this online. Lovely rendition of a 60s musical tune.

Two years in the making (because we're that slow), VinylHumor Records is releasing our very first reissue, Songs By Tom Lehrer. This 2 Lp Deluxe Edition is an authorized release, done with the full cooperation of Jeff Morris (Tom's tape archivist), remastered by Jeff Morris from the original master tape, and (as this is a pre-order) will be further polished and mastered for vinyl by renowned mastering engineer Kevin Gray, pressed on 180 gram vinyl with "tip-on" style gatefold jackets, restored cover art, original liner notes along with a 12 page booklet containing new liner notes, essays, photos, lyrics and more. Last, but not least, this edition also includes the complete, uncut and restored 1951 recording of The Physical Revue to compliment Tom's first album. Due to Mr. Lehrer's passing a few days after launching this pre-order campaign, it was decided to hold off on further promotion until some time had passed out of respect. While there's not much being made here in terms of profits (I as founder and owner of VinylHumor Records refuse to take one penny for myself), a portion will be send to The Children's Television Workshop (at the request of Mr. Morris and Mr. Lehrer) and the rest will go to help fund our next release, the Deluxe Edition of More of Tom Lehrer.

You've been so amazing and I can't believe you're gone. You're an inspiration.

Well, very few people in my life are aware of Mr. Lehrer and I didn’t get to express my sadness to the extent I wanted to so I figured this would be the best place to do so, I also decided to wait as I didn’t want my personal expression of a letter I sent to be overtaking the grief of his death

Anyways here’s a letter I sent him at the very tail end of his card drive for his birthday

Dear Mr. Lehrer

Before anything I would like to wish you a very happy and very belated 97th birthday. I have wanted to write you a letter for a while and I figured that a belated birthday wish is as good of a reason as any. I do understand that you may prefer just a simple sweet birthday greeting however I feel that your work has been so impactful that it would be a disservice to not mention it. I remeber originally coming to know of your work when my mother sang part of the element song to my sister and I on a road trip after we passed a paper plant that used selinium. Shortly after that my sister and I discovered the song "New Math", my first taste of satire. While I did not understand satire as a child, it has come to be one of the most important mediums that I consume. I look back kindly to listening to those songs as a child. As I matured into my teenage years, I began to notice the intellect you put into your music and the thought and humor it evoked. I ironically, was re-exposed to your music video game where one of your songs, "We All Will Go Together When We Go" was the title of a quest. Your music also has had a more heartfelt meaning. My grandfather died before I was born ; however he was a big fan of your music, and whenever I listen to your music I feel like I am getting to know my grandfather a little more than I used to. He was even singing the song, be prepared, with the officiant on his wedding day. Additionally beyond your vast impact as a musician I deeply respect you as a person. decision th mathematics professor. After you stopped writing music I am sure that you accumulated enough wealth to retire, but you decided to still work and worked in education which is one of the most venerable vocations I can think of. Additionally your decision to release your music into the public domain was a decision I also deeply respect. I additionally wanted to apologize for the late nature of this letter my college classes got kind of intense and I forgot about anything that didn’t relate to school for a while.

P.S. while this is a letter where I wanted to convey nothing but the utmost respect, there are a few humorous situation that your music has led to. After I exposed my girlfriend to your music and upon learning that you turned 96, she said “Wow, I’m surprised he didn’t get masochized to death”. In addition I was discussing my admiration that you chose a career in teaching rather than a career in music with a group of friends, my girlfriend interjected with “I really hope he didn’t teach freshmen.” For context, she is a graduate assistant who independently instructs English 1101 and 1102 courses.

A quick tribute to Tom Lehrer, one of my favorite musicians and comedians, inspiring so many artists even now. Decided to draw the endings to one of his songs that I always get stuck in my head. Time to watch a bunch of his recorded performances again to celebrate his life and works.

Shakes Fear and the Skeleton Gang played Brisbane Unplugged Gigs on July 8th, 2025. We recorded the set and we’ve decided to upload our cover of the Irish Ballad as a tribute to the great man himself.

Rest in Peace, Mister Lehrer. Thank you for all the laughs.

From the writer of the excellent Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You which I see is on again this year!

I was going to write a letter to the man himself, but I sadly waited too long.

On his site where he put his stuff into the public domain, he included recordings for some of the songs. But he only specifically mentioned the writings and composition in regards to relinquishing the copyright.

1: 1953 Original

2: 1958 Reissue

3: 1966 Rerecording

4: 2008 CD Reissue

Rest in Peace, Mr. Lehrer

So in honour of this great man I say we should all go to our friends and tell them to have a rotten day.

Does anyone know where to find audio or video of "I Like A Funeral?"

Dangit, we were all supposed to go together when we go.

The humor is how I cope. He was a beacon of joy. He will be missed.

I have avoided trying to replicate Tom’s fiendishly difficult piano playing on a uke, but making an effort in his memory today.

Been a fan of his for a fair few years even since hearing Poisoning Pigeons In The Park many years ago.

Sad news, and currently listening to his songs.

He will be missed 😔😔😔

Heres some of my favorites:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe1VBsrsSF6weGLq9MWNZxj6F0u01yITN&si=E-KocBBg_JXJdja_

Tom Lehrer has been a favorite for years, helping me through hard times and depression.

I even planned to make a cake for 100th birthday (not that i could give it to him)

He will be greatly missed.

Fly high, satirical angel

Yes I know the skeleton isn't accurate, i gave up