Songs Written by Sheb WooleyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

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]

As a songwriter, Sheb Wooley first charted in 1948 with Lazy Mazy.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.