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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 Cowboy Essentials Gotta Pull up Stakes (And Move on West)
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5 That's My Pa That's My Pa
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6 Never Look Down Never Look Down
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7 22 Best of the Best Hello Walls #2
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8 Play track History of Country Music, Vol. 2 Hoot Owl Boogie
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9 Running With The Night Crowd Running With The Night Crowd
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10 Walkin' Guitar Walkin' Guitar
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  1. 34,037 listeners

    1958 · 2 tracks

    The Purple People Eater
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  2. 547 listeners

    2 Nov 2010 · 1 track

    Purple People Eater (Remastered) - Single
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    2003 · 12 tracks

    22 Best of the Best
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  4. 255 listeners

    Jun 1958 · 2 tracks

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