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Tom Paxton will forever hold a special place at Cherry Lane as the first writer signed to the company by founder Milton Okun in 1960. Emerging from the Greenwich Village music scene of that time, Paxton has become a renowned singer/songwriter within the folk community. He possesses the skill and wit to write songs that entertain, as well as the soul and conviction to write music that challenges and enlightens. Paxton's tunes range from standards such as "Ramblin' Boy", "Bottle Of Wine", "The Marvelous Toy" and "Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound", to topical songs such as "Little Bitty Gun", addressing government, war and violence. Paxton's versatile writing style has also made a significant impact on children. He has released several award-winning children's albums, with such familiar songs as "My Dog's Bigger Than Your Dog" and "Goin' To The Zoo" and has written over a dozen picture books. Paxton has written nearly 500 songs, released over 33 albums and has toured extensively. After more than 40 years, he continues to write, play and perform. Two of his popular children's albums, Goin' to the Zoo and I've Got A Yo-Yo, are currently available on Rounder Records. Responding to the tragedies of September 11, 2001, Paxton has written a moving tribute to the firefighters of New York, "The Bravest". The song has received extensive nationwide radio airplay. Paxton is the receipient of the ASCAP Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of Folk Music. He received a Grammy nomination for his most recent effort, Tom Paxton: Live in the U.K..
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