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]
Top songs: #1: Almost Persuaded No. 2 - #2: Don't Go Near the Eskimos - #3: Harper Valley P.T.A. (Later That Day) - #4: Hello Wall No. 2 - #5: Detroit City No. 2