Inspired by a joke told by a child, Sheb Wooley finished composing the timeless tune "The Purple People Eater" in less than an hour. In what year was this monstrous song released?

"I said Mr. Purple People Eater, what's your line? And he said, 'Eatin' purple people and it sure is fine.' But that's not the reason that I came to land. 'I wanna get a job in a rock and roll band.'" The novelty song "The Purple People Eater" was first written and performed by Sheb Wooley in May 1958. The track quickly reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop charts, reached No. 12 overall in the UK Singles Chart, and also topped the Australian charts.

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