Barry Louis Polisar
 

Biography

You have probably heard many of Barry's songs and stories already.

He is a four-time Parents' Choice Award winner and has written songs for Sesame Street and
The Weekly Reader. He has been a regular musical performer on The Learning Channel and the star of an Emmy Award-winning television show for children.

Barry sings his song All I Want is You in the opening credits of the film Juno and on the Grammy Award-winning Juno Soundtrack.

Barry writes books and poems, visits schools and libraries throughout the United States and Europe, and has performed at The White House, The Smithsonian and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He was given a Special Library Recognition Award for his "ability to communicate with and excite children to read."

A pioneer in the world of books and music for children, Barry began writing and recording for children in 1975. Thirty years later, his unique songs and stories are now heard all around the world. More info at www.barrylou.com

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Music

Old Enough To Know Better: The Worst of Barry Louis Polisar 2-CD set
2005
Folk, kids, family, weird, off-the-wall
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A Little Different
1999
Witty and off-the-wall songs for kids complimented by slide guitar, bass and a full folk oriented sound
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Old Dogs, New Tricks
1993
Barry's best loved animal and creature songs from the seventies re-recorded and re-issued. All his old dog songs, but with some new musical tricks
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Family Trip
1993
Entertaining, humorous songs for kids combining, folk, country and blues for an upbeat and fresh sound that both kids and parents will enjoy.
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Teachers Favorites
1993
Upbeat, entertaining songs for kids about school and teachers--his best songs from the seventies re-recorded and released with new musical ear snacks
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Family Concert
1990
Barry's second concert album, recorded in 1989 including original versions of many of his old classic songs
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