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", and under the name Ben Colder, the country hit "Almost Persuaded No. 2". As an actor, he portrayed Cletus Summers, the principal of Hickory High School and assistant coach in the 1986 film Hoosiers; Ben Miller, brother of Frank Miller in the film High Noon;... [more on Wikipedia]
Sheb Wooley began charting in 1955 with Are You Satisfied?.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: The Purple People Eater - #2: That's My Pa - #3: Sweet Chile - #4: Are You Satisfied? - #5: Tie a Tiger Down
#4 Are You Satisfied?
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#1 The Purple People Eater
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#3 Sweet Chile
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#2 That's My Pa
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Blue Guitar
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I'll Leave the Singin' to the Bluebirds
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Tonight's the Night My Angel's Halo Fell
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I Remember Loving You
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The One Man Band
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