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Sheb Wooley
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Born Shelby Fredrick Wooley on 10 April 1921 in Oklahoma, US.
Died on 16 September 2003 in Tennessee, US.
UK Singles
1
1958
The Purple People Eater
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Sheb Wooley
entered the UK charts on 20 June 1958 and reached number 12.
US Singles
8
1958
The Purple People Eater
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Sheb Wooley
entered the US charts on 02 August 1958 and reached number 24.
1959
Sweet Chile
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Sheb Wooley
entered the US charts on 30 May 1959 and reached number 70.
1961
That's My Pa
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Sheb Wooley
entered the US charts on 30 December 1961 and reached number 51.
1962
Don't Go Near The Eskimos
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Ben Colder
entered the US charts on 24 November 1962 and reached number 62.
1963
Still No. 2
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Ben Colder
entered the US charts on 20 July 1963 and reached number 98.
Detroit City No. 2
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Ben Colder
entered the US charts on 12 October 1963 and reached number 90.
1966
Almost Persuaded No. 2
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Ben Colder
entered the US charts on 01 October 1966 and reached number 58.
1968
Harper Valley P.T.A. (Later That Same Day)
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Ben Colder
entered the US charts on 26 October 1968 and reached number 67.
Other Recordings
7
Don't Take Your Cash To Town, John
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Ben Colder
Goodbye Texas Hello Tennessee
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Sheb Wooley
Honey, I'm Lonesome
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Sheb Wooley
Hoot Owl Boogie
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Sheb Wooley
Mule Boogie
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Sheb Wooley
Santa Claus Meets The Purple People Eater
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Sheb Wooley
Skin Tight, Pin Striped, Purple Pedal Pushers
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Sheb Wooley