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Article: MOTHERHOOD IS MUSE FOR SONGSTRESS LISA ATKINSON.(Local)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- November 15, 1986
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Byline: Mary Pinkans
For Lisa Atkinson, a career as a children's songwriter is being fueled by the oldest career of all - motherhood.
When daughter Sarah, hand in fish bowl, wanted to "tickle" Polyester the family goldfish, Atkinson scolded. But later she wrote the song, "I Wanna Tickle the Goldfish."
When the blond-haired tyke wouldn't wait her turn at the park sliding board and pushed the other kids aside, Atkinson scolded again. Then she penned "It's Not Fun Being a Bad Kid."
When a rambunctious 3-year old is tucked in bed for the night, a mother's love turns into lullabies. Especially written for Sarah is "Sarah, You're the ...