In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Purple People Eater

Music by Sheb Wooley

Originally Performed by Sheb Wooley

"The Purple People Eater" tells how a strange creature (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. The premise of the song came from a joke told by the child of a friend of Wooley's; Wooley finished composing it within an hour.

Release Date: 1958

Purple People Eater

Don't be scared! This purple people eater only wants to play in a rock-and-roll band. Have some fun performing this crazy 1958 chart-topper, complete with optional kazoos and hilarious solo opportunities using funny voice effects. It's a terrific feature for guys and is now available in a new 3-part mixed voicing!

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Greg Gilpin : Purple People Eater

Don't be scared! This Purple People Eater only wants to play in a rock-and-roll band! Have some fun performing this crazy 1958 chart-topper, complete with optional kazoos and hilarious solo opportunities using funny voice effects. It's a terrific novelty feature for your guys! Available separately: 2-Part, TB, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin Performed By: Sheb Wooley