Novelty Song: The Purple People Eater

Welcome to the Novelty Songs series here on Rock and Roll Flashback!  I'm Jumpin' John, and back in episode number 196 I discussed the 1958 novelty hit "Witch Doctor".  In today's episode I will review another Novelty Song from 1958:  "The Purple People Eater"!  In discussing "The Purple People Eater" I will also review the interesting career of Sheb Wooley, the composer and performer of the 1958 hit.We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott.  The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John.  It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites:https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashbackhttps://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to [email protected] you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!Until next time...Rock On!