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What was Tom Lehrer's style?
Tom Lehrer's style consists of parodying various forms of popular song.
What controversial subjects did Tom Lehrer create songs about?
Tom Lehrer produced a number of songs that dealt with social and political issues of the day.
What genre of music did Tom Lehrer make?
Tom Lehrer is best known for pithy and humorous songs.
Who were Tom Lehrer's influences?
Tom Lehrer was mainly influenced by musical theater. The Broadway musical Let's Face It! (by Cole Porter) made an early and lasting impression on him.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Lehrer's influences besides musical theater?
Tom Lehrer's appreciation of list songs led him to write The Elements, which lists the chemical elements to the tune of Gilbert and Sullivan's Major-General's Song.

Question: Did his music become popular?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Tom Lehrer's music become popular?