Tom Lehrer. Music those days 💕 #satire | Honest 2 Betsy

THIS SONG IS SATIRE. Tom Lehrer liked to take songs we know and love and “kick them when they’re down.” He thought most songs about the wonders of the American South didn’t go far enough. In his own words…“This one goes too far”. #1950s #tomlehrertuesday #tomlehrer #noveltysong #funny #vintage #vintagestylenotvintagevalues #southern #usa | Honest 2 Betsy

13K views · 388 reactions | He paved the way for satire in song. #RIP Tom Lehrer — the genius who inspired Bo Burnham, Weird Al, and generations of clever lyricists. | Legacy.com | Facebook