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"The Purple People Eater" tells how a strange creature from outer space (described as a "one-eyed, one-horned, flying, purple people eater") descends to Earth because it wants to be in a rock 'n' roll band. Much of the song's humor derives from toying with the listener's expectations.
Shelby Fredrick Wooley (April 10, 1921 – September 16, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He recorded a series of novelty songs including the 1958 hit rock and roll comedy single "The Purple People Eater" [1] and under the name Ben Colder the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2".
The Flying Saucer Parts 1 & 2" by Bill Buchanan and Dickie Goodman [2] "My Flying Saucer" lyrics by Woodie Guthrie 1950; recorded later by Billy Bragg and Wilco† "The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley [3] [4] [5] "Two Little Men In A Flying Saucer" by Ella Fitzgerald [3] [6] "Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll" by Billy Lee Riley and Jerry Lee ...
Purple People Eater is a 1988 American science fiction comedy film based on Sheb Wooley's 1958 novelty song of the same name, [2] written and directed by Linda Shayne, and starring Neil Patrick Harris, Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Dustin Diamond, Peggy Lipton, and Thora Birch in her film debut.
Three songs using a sped-up recording technique became #1 hits in the United States in 1958–59: David Seville's "Witch Doctor" and Ragtime Cowboy Joe, Sheb Wooley's "The Purple People Eater", and David Seville's "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)", which used a speeded-up voice technique to simulate three chipmunks' voices. [11]
Ranging from movie soundtracks, theme songs, and even eerie radio hits, these 80 best Halloween songs of all time will help you make the perfect Halloween music playlist that's guaranteed to keep ...
Adds his wife Arlene, “She taught our daughter when she was 6 years old how to sing [Minnelli's signature song] ‘Liza with a Z.’… Our daughter was so proud to sing it, and she sang it all ...
Stefani and Shelton, who married July 3, 2021 with TODAY's own Carson Daly officiating, released "Purple Irises" in February 2024. Stefani shared in a press release at the time that the song ...