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Purple People Eater

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Saturday 9: Purple People Eater (1958)

Unfamiliar with this song? Hear it here.

1) When actor Sheb Wooley brought this song to MGM Records, they initially rejected it, saying it just wasn't the kind of thing they wanted to be associated with. Then executives discovered how popular the audition recording was with the 20-somethings in the office. MGM released it after all and it became a #1 hit. Tell us about a time you were glad you changed your mind about something.  Oh gosh, I change my mind over little things often, such as in the grocery or a department store.  Big things?  Can't think of a big thing right now. Big decisions are usually made with much thought and consideration.

2) This song has been so enduringly popular that in the 1970s, the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line referred to themselves as the Purple People Eaters. What football team do you root for?  I don't root for any NFL team now since they have turned against our country. Even my husband, God rest his soul, refused to watch his beloved Eagles in the last two seasons. 

3) The song was initially inspired by Sputnik, the satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1958. In the 21st century, do you think space exploration is a worthwhile public investment? Or would you prefer governments spend that money here on earth?  Space exploration has brought so much progress to technology so (in my mind) it has been a great investment.  Our government has turned most of it over to private enterprises.  Think CT scans, cleaner water, LED technology, heart health, fire detection... the list is tremendous.

4) The Purple People Eater is a visitor from another planet. When you imagine creatures from outer space, are they frightening or friendly?  I doubt they are friendly but who knows?  Some would say they have been here for thousands of years already... maybe many living in DC?

5) This record was the biggest hit Sheb Wooley ever had. He was better known as an actor, co-starring with Clint Eastwood on the 1950s TV show, Rawhide. What's your favorite Clint Eastwood movie?  Hands down, Gran Torino.

6) Sheb and Clint remained buddies and appeared together decades later in The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976). Tell us about one of your longest-lasting friendships.  I've written about my BFF many times.  Elaine and I have been friends for 60 years. I am so blessed by her friendship.  Thank you, Elaine!!  She and Jim were just on vacation out west a few weeks ago. She sent me this picture and I love it!! Sorry... had to share, Elaine!  

(Not sure what I would have done if she and Jim weren't here with me when Joe died.)

7) In 1958, when this song was popular, hula hoops were a national craze. Did you ever play with a hula hoop? If yes, were you good at it?  I did play with hula hoops and was pretty good at it back when  I was skinny and my bones were young!! Ha!

8) Also in 1958, Arnold Palmer won his first Masters Golf Tournament. When did you most recently play golf?  It wasn't recent.  I sold my golf clubs back in the late 70s and hadn't played golf since the early 70s. I was not good. We will leave it at that! LOL

9) Random question: Do you believe women gossip more than men?  No, men just don't call it gossip!  

Happy weekend!!  Peace & hugs!

Jesus loves us... and would not look kindly on gossip!

Remember that... do unto others thing!!