Eerie Ed’s Eclectic Musical Mix for All Hallow’s Eve

“The Purple People Eater” (1958)
Sheb Wooley

This song certainly shows that it can be covered time and time again by other artists, like Alvin and the Chipmunks. There’s a charm to it and try singing the main verse five times fast. Maybe that creature will manifest and take a bite out of a person with purple skin! Not many folks remember Disney made a film in 1988 where that sort of actually happened! Neil Patrick Harris the kid, and look at him now! The tune is still loved, as it was used in movies like Contact (1997) and Monsters vs Aliens (2009).

Author: Ed Sum

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