Larry Groce

Larry Groce is an American singer-songwriter and radio host. Since 1983, he has served as the host and artistic director of , a two-hour live music program produced by and distributed by . He first entered the national spotlight in 1976 when his novelty song "" became a Top Ten hit. After that, his voice became well known by children and parents alike as a result of his Platinum recordings of classic children's songs for Walt Disney Records Children's Favorites 4-volume series: Volume 1 (1979), Volume 2 (1979), Volume 3 (1986), and Volume 4 (1990).
In 1976, his satiric novelty song "Junk Food Junkie" became a top-ten hit. This led to appearances on The Disney Channel.
Between 1979 and 1990, Groce appeared on nine Disney albums, six of which were certified Gold and two Platinum. His first Disney recording, "Winnie the Pooh for President", was nominated for a in the category of "Best Recording for Children" in 1976, and Disney's Children's Favorites Volumes I-IV remain in print and continue to sell.
==Filmography==
Year	Film 	Position
1988	Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs 	Performer: "Joy to the World""Sleigh Ride""Winter Wonderland""Here Comes Santa Claus"
2005	The Pacifier 	Performer: "Skip to My Lou"
2014	Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day	Performer: "If You're Happy And You Know It"
==Trivia==
*In Groce's 4-volume series of Disney Children's Favorite Songs, it should be noted that he often ad-libs words and doesn't sing some of the notes corresponding to the lyrics of certain songs.
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Category:1940s births
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Category:Singers
Category:American people
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Category:People from Texas
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Category:Winnie the Pooh
Category:The Pacifier
Category:Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day