You have probably heard many of Barry's songs and stories already.
Barry sings his song "All I Want is You" in the opening credits of the film Juno and on the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack.His songs can be heard in other movies and television shows and are featured on TV commercials throughout the world.
His books have been translated into other languages and are also available internationally.
Barry is a five-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.
We're Not Kidding!--a 2-CD Tribute Album--features sixty of Barry's songs performed by musicians from around the world--including many who listened to Barry's songs when they were growing up.
For full information, visit his web site: www.barrylou.com
Just realized as BLP posted this for his Song Of The Day on Facebook that the ending could be taken as a metaphor for sibling relationships. Doesn't necessarily jibe with the rest of the lyrics, but still...
This is the best commercial out there. Love the father and son togetherness and the little boy's excitement when his dad comes home with a little toy truck like his dad's big truck. Good music and lyrics, also.
We used to rent this video from the library as kids all the time. @BarryLouisPolisar please put up the "Underwear is Everywhere" song. That was our other favorite!
This guy has some songs I really like and I'd consider art, and completely awesome for adults to listen to. But this song is... Lol. Free pass for being from 1986 though. Oh, and a song about putting your finger in your orifices. I feel like someone could make a joke about that, but I can't put my finger up it.
I love this song. Its clever & simple & happy & sad somehow. Captures the innocence of youth and reminds me of when I was a kid and simple pleasures were all you needed to make you happy - a long time ago now! Probably that's the bit that makes me feel sad! I sing it to my dogs especially when we are in the car. So funny to see it on the VW ad with so many dogs enjoying it too. I had to laugh !
BLP- I grew up in Gaithersburg, MD in the 70s. I listened to your albums almost constantly, made my mother take me to so many of your shows. Thank you for so many of my happy, childhood memories.
Truly my pleasure! I have links to other songs on my Facebook page--and lots more video clips here and on my web site--all free for your listening pleasure...glad you got to come to my concerts years ago and that you remember my songs fondly...I'm still singing in the schools...and it's still way too much fun!
Barry Louis Polisar Not just my childhood either. I have a sister 12 years younger and I sang her your songs and played your albums (remember albums?) and took her to see you. Now she has a son. He loves to sing along to "Don't Put Your Finger Up Your Nose".
Thanks! You'll both enjoy my web site. I also write books and have them all posted for free along with my songs...of course everything is now available on Amazon and iTunes, but it's nice for people to be able to listen and read what I've created right on my web site. www.barrylou.com
Peter did a cover of my song--in fact, he recorded three of my songs...."I Wanna Be a Dog" and also "He Eats Asparagus, Why Can't You Be That Way?" I have all my songs on my web site, plus a section called "Other Voices" that lists everyone who did covers--including my song in JUNO. RU-vid doesn't allow links, but I am sure you can find my site.
I always thought, since childhood about 25plus years ago, that is was written/performed by peter alsop. I used to have a homemade tape with him singing it (at least I thought it was him.
Yes, it's really me here. Check out my web site for more songs or say hello on Facebook. I mostly sang (and still sing) in schools and libraries but did do some hospital shows as well. It may have been someone covering my song, but my song was on my 2nd album (the same one that has the song used in JUNO) and a lot of people covered it. Glad you have great memories of my song, despite being in the hospital. I imagine that could have been a scary thing at such a young age. All my best!
Thanks all! More songs, videos and books on my official web site...all free for the listening and reading! I'm still singing, writing and performing and have had my songs in a few movies and on tv in recent years. Check out the "We're Not Kidding! Tribute album on my web site...fun stuff!
Glad you like the music. I have more songs, videos and books on my web site. I can't link it here but if you google my name, you should be able to find it. And all of it is free!
All songs are available from Amazon, CDbaby, iTunes, etc--or you can listen for free til your hearts content on my web site. RU-vid does not allow a link to my site, but if you Google my name, you should find it easy.
Glad you like the songs. Yes, every one of my albums are still available both on CD and on iTunes, Amazon and CDbaby...and you can listen to almost all of my songs for free on my web site. I can't post the link here, but my site is usually the first hit that comes up when you google Barry Louis Polisar.
I was at this show. Barry thank you for providing the most amazing soundtrack for my childhood. So much more fun than Raffy. I don't have kids now, but are any of your albums still available? I'm sure I will at some point and I want then to share this with me.
Happy to have my song "I Need You Like a Donut Needs a Hole" used for the new animal rescue shelter. We've gotten four dogs from shelters over the years.
@BeingBeverly-- I totally agree with you on that; this guy really knew how to make novelty records for children. By the way, whatever happened to him, do you know?
We were introduced to this fantastic music way back in the 80's and saw Barry Lewis Polisar at the Dade County Book Fair. My oldest girl had a t-shirt her mom had made based on "There's No Substitute For A Cat". Great fun music then, great fun music now.
I was curious, sir, but have you considered writing anti-war songs in the past? Or is it simply a passion to write music geared towards children? I understand that not all of what you have written is that way, but I just thought I might tell you that I think that you might could have some potential in political activist music. You have a unique voice and harmonica well you play well. I am a fan of "All I want is you" Gonna sing it for a girl some day before proposing..Gonna play harmonica soon.
to hear more of my songs--including the opening song from the movie JUNO--visit my web site! Unable to post the link here, but you should be able to google it with my name. Barry Louis Polisar
Wrote this song in March, 1975 just before my very first school concert. Now, March, 2012 and I am still visiting schools; I sang this song this morning to mark my 37th anniversary...come visit my web site for more info or connect with me on Facebook...
