It was on lehrer s first album, songs by tom lehrer from 1953, and a new live recording recording on tom lehrer revisited in 1960. Til tom lehrer s of element song fame song the old dope peddler is sampled in 2 chainzs song dope peddler. It is part of toms first published album, songs by. See more ideas about tom lehrer, songs and funny songs. Revisited is a 1960 album by tom lehrer, consisting of live recordings of all the songs from 1953s songs by tom lehrer. It was on lehrers first album songs by tom lehrer from 1953, and a new live recording on tom lehrer revisited in 1960 the song is a parody of a popular tune well known at the time titled the old lamplighter by charles tobias and nat simon, a hit first for kay kyser in 1947, and continued to have popular new recordings to 1960. The songs themselves are witty enough, of course, and lehrers lyrics mix a. When 84 years old, harvard professor tom lehrer was asked by 2 chainz for permission to sample a song he wrote 60 years ago. Tom lehrer the vatican rag fabulous version live film from copenhagen in 1967 duration. Lehrer said he was very proud to have his song sampled literally sixty years after i recorded it. Til tom lehrers of element song fame song the old dope peddler is sampled in 2 chainzs song dope peddler. The cd reissue of the album contains two additional tracks that lehrer wrote and performed for the pbs television show the electric company and.
From 31 march 2020, youtube services in the uk will be provided. An evening wasted with tom lehrer is an album recorded by tom lehrer, the wellknown. Tom lehrer when you are old and gray by the tom lehrer wisdom channel. He said sang things others couldnt, and his main enemy or target was political correctness. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Listen free to tom lehrer the old dope peddler introduction, i wanna go back to dixie and more. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the old dope peddler tom lehrer in concert. Nov 27, 2011 tom lehrer the vatican rag fabulous version live film from copenhagen in 1967 duration. The elements song complete with lyrics anna grace, cycle 3. The main part of the song is one of tom lehrers studio solo songs, the old dope peddler.
Tom lehrer piano sheet music at thomas andrews, download. More of tom lehrer was the second studio album recorded by musical satirist tom lehrer. When the shades of night are falling comes a fellow evryone knows its the old dope peddler spreading joy wherever he goes. I did not find any much when i searched after it, so i though i might upload it, so here. Lehrers song the old dope peddler is sampled in rapper 2 chainzs song dope peddler. The old dope peddler the wild west is where i want to be i wanna go back to dixie lobachevsky the hunting song i hold your hand in mine my home town ly when you are old and gray the wiener schnitzel waltz poisoning pigeons in the park a christmas carol bright college days in old mexico shes my girl the elements the masochism tango national. Lehrers song the old dope peddler is sampled in rapper 2 chainzs song dope peddler, on his 2012 debut album, based on a t. An evening wasted with tom lehrer is an album recorded by tom lehrer, the wellknown satirist and harvard lecturer. Features song lyrics for tom lehrer s the old dope peddler album. The recording was made on march 2021, 1959 in sanders theater at harvard.
Features song lyrics for tom lehrers the old dope peddler album. This threecd set collects many of tom lehrers tunes, described by time. Wfrv third avenue playhouse will present tomfoolery, the words and music of tom lehrer, starting with a paywhat. The old dope peddler, an album by tom lehrer on spotify. Tom lehrer when you are old and gray lyrics genius. Lehrer s song the old dope peddler is sampled in rapper 2 chainzs song dope peddler, on his 2012 debut album, based on a t. The old dope peddler by tom lehrer when the shades of night are falling, comes a fellow everyone knows, its the old dope peddler, spreading joy wherever he goes see what these bitches looking like stick it in all crooked like louie v is my kyrptonite take ya bitch and i give her back give her this and i give her that fine wine and. Til tom lehrers of element song fame song the old dope. The old dope peddler concert live 1960 by alexander shekhtman. The lp contains the same songs as the live album an evening wasted with tom lehrer, which was recorded and released earlier in the same year. The main part of the song is one of tom lehrers live performed songs, the old dope peddler. Songs by tom lehrer more of tom lehrer tom lehrer revisited an evening wasted with tom lehrer that was the year that was then they added the richard hayman sessions from 1960 which are 4 songs from other albums, and they added 9 more recent songs that werent on any of his albums. Tom lehrers 1953 debut album, songs by tom lehrer, was a cheaply recorded though the sound is reasonable studio set in which the singing comedian accompanies himself on piano.
The old dope peddler lyrics and chords ebdim7 when the shades of night are falling comes a fellow everyone knows its the old dope peddler spreading joy wherever he goes d c7 b7 em a7 d ebdim7 em d a7 d a7 evry evening you will find him around our neighborhood its the old dope peddler doing well by doing good he gives the kids free samples. Includes his ultrarare 1953 debut album, songs by tom lehrer, the equally hardtofind 1959 release more of tom lehrer, plus rare cuts and a previously unreleased 1996 recording of i got it from agnes. Jun 01, 2011 more of tom lehrer was the second studio album recorded by musical satirist tom lehrer. It is part of toms second published live performance album, tom lehrer revisited. Clementine is a parody of the old folk song oh my darling, clementine as it might have. Since i still appreciate you lets find love while we may because i know ill hate you when you are old and grey so say you love me here and now ill. Sep 01, 2010 the main part of the song is one of tom lehrer s live performed songs, the old dope peddler. See more ideas about tom lehrer, songs and math songs. The old dope peddler chords by tom lehrer learn to play guitar by chord and tabs and use our crd diagrams, transpose the key and more. Nov 05, 2015 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the old dope peddler live tom lehrer the tom lehrer collection 195360. He gives the kids free samples, because he knows full well that todays young innocent faces will be tomorrows clientele. Songs by tom lehrer is the debut album of musical satirist tom lehrer, released in 1953 on his. Every evening you will find him around our neighborhood its the old dope peddler doing well by doing good shawty get them kids out the street.
It was on lehrer s first album songs by tom lehrer from 1953, and a new live recording on tom lehrer revisited in 1960. Lehrer subsequently granted asimov permission to print the lyrics to the subway song in his book. Dec 10, 2018 lehrer s song the old dope peddler is sampled in rapper 2 chainzs song dope peddler, on his 2012 debut album. Rhinos threedisc box set the remains of tom lehrer presents 75 tracks from the satirists four decade career. The album was recorded and mixed in a single threehour session at the rca studios in new york on july 8, 1959. The old dope peddler studio solo 1953 youtube tom lehrer. Includes his ultrarare 1953 debut album, songs by tom lehrer, the equally. Its the old dope peddler with his powdered hahappiness.
I tried the copenhagen concert, a good overview of his work and with good visuals. Tom lehrer, man ahead of his time marginal revolution. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. As sole owner of the old dope peddler, i grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. I, tom lehrer, and the tom lehrer trust 2000, hereby grant the following permission.
Heres a cure for all your troubles, heres an end to all distress. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The old dope peddler might have lost some of its shock value, but when i saw. Ever since i was a young teenager i loved tom lehrer thanks to ken regan, by the way, and i thought i would relisten to some fresh. The first disc concentrates on lehrers studio output, including pieces from his 1953 debut songs by tom lehrer and his 1959 album more of tom lehrer, as well as a 1996 version of i got it from agnes and thats mathematics, a previously unreleased track from 1993.
Tom lehrer the old dope peddler live in concert listed in folders text by mmm thursday prompts. The main part of the song is one of tom lehrer s live performed songs, the old dope peddler. In general, lehrers work has dated so that it sounds a bit fey and quaint in the light of bolder subsequent comedians musical and otherwise. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the old dope peddler live tom lehrer the tom lehrer collection 195360. Rex, drugs the old dope peddler, and racism i wanna go back to dixie.
Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. Tom lehrer the old dope peddler lyrics lyricsfreak. It is part of tom s second published live performance album, tom lehrer revisited. The song is a parody of a popular tune well known at the time titled the old lamplighter by charles tobias and nat simon, a hit first for kay kyser in 1947, and. Thomas andrew tom lehrer born 9 april 1928 is an american singersongwriter, satirist, pianist, and mathematician. The old dope peddler, an album by tom lehrer on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. A drug dealer someone who sells cocainecrackdope or just generally drugs. A collection of just about everything the reclusive master of social and political satire has ever recorded.
The cd reissue of the album contains two additional tracks that lehrer wrote and performed for the pbs television show the electric company and produced and conducted by joe raposo. The first disc concentrates on lehrer s studio output, including pieces from his 1953 debut songs by tom lehrer and his 1959 album more of tom lehrer, as well as a 1996 version of i got it from agnes and thats mathematics, a previously unreleased track from 1993. It was on lehrers first album, songs by tom lehrer from 1953, and a new live recording recording on tom lehrer revisited in 1960. Thomas andrew lehrer is a retired american musician, singersongwriter, satirist, and. The old dope peddler poisoning pigeons in the park polaroid photography song political action song pollution postthanksgiving hymn the professors song physics version incl. Clementine is a parody of the old folk song oh my darling. I did not find any much when i searched after it, so i though i might upload it, so here you go. When the shades of night are falling, comes a fellow evryone knows, its the old dope peddler, spreading joy wherever he goes. The following year, lehrer said he was very proud to have his song sampled literally sixty years after i recorded it. Before attending college, lehrer graduated from the loomis chaffee school in windsor, connecticut. Tom lehrer the old dope peddler lyrics genius lyrics. He has lectured on mathematics and musical theater. The lyrics refer to killing pigeons with strychninetreated corn, a method used by the united states. In addition, lehrer would rerecord all of these songs and more than once.