Sheb Wooley

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Born
10 April 1921
Born In
Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
Died
16 September 2003 (aged 82)
Shelby F. "Sheb" Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was a character actor and singer, best known for his 1958 hit "Purple People Eater". Wooley was born in Erick, Oklahoma and grew up on a farm. He learned how to ride horses at a young age, and was working cowboy and rodeo rider. He also played in a country-western band. During WWII, Wooley was turned down for service because of his rodeo injuries. He worked in the oil industry and as a welder. In 1946, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas and became a country and western musician. Wooley appeared in d… read more
Shelby F. "Sheb" Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was a character actor and singer, best known for his 1958 hit "Purple People Eater". Wooley was born in Erick, Oklahoma and grew up on a farm. He learned how to ride horses at a young age, and was workin… read more
Shelby F. "Sheb" Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was a character actor and singer, best known for his 1958 hit "Purple People Eater". Wooley was born in Erick, Oklahoma and grew up on a farm. He learned how to ride horses at a young age, and was working cowboy and rodeo rider. He also played in a country-western band. Duri… read more

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1 Play track The Purple People Eater The Purple People Eater
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2 The Rock Box Part 2 Purple People Eater
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3 Play track The Wonderful World of the 50's - 100 Hit Songs The Purple People Eater (Rerecorded)
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4 That's My Pa That's My Pa
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5 Walkin' Guitar Walkin' Guitar
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6 Play track 50 of the Best Songs for Children's Parties - Songs for Kids Birthdays & Celebrations Flying Purple People Eater
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7 The Purple People Eater / I Can't Believe You're Mine I Can't Believe You're Mine
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8 22 Best of the Best Fifteen Beers Ago
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9 Sheb Wooley White Lightnin'
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10 22 Best of the Best Runnin' Bare
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  1. 43,195 listeners

    1958 · 2 tracks

    The Purple People Eater
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  2. 670 listeners

    2003 · 12 tracks

    22 Best of the Best
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  3. 661 listeners

    2 Nov 2010 · 1 track

    Purple People Eater (Remastered) - Single
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  4. 341 listeners

    Jun 1958 · 2 tracks

    The Purple People Eater / I Can't Believe You're Mine
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