Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?

Subject: Sheb Wooley
From: Mick Woods
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 05:58 AM

Is it a coincidence or are Shep Wooley and Sheb Wooley connected in any way?

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 06:12 AM

Shep Wooley is an English singer. His real surname is Wooley, and as a teenager gained the nickname 'Sheb' from the American Country singer. When he joined the navy, his shipmates, perhaps not so well up in music, changed this to 'Shep' with the obvious sheep/wool connection. Shep Wooley he still is today, and a very entertaining singer and writer of sea songs.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: kendall
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 06:18 AM

Sheb Wooley was in the great film, High Noon.One of the bad guys.
He wrote, I just dont look good naked anymore, and Flying purple people eater.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: Rasener
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 08:43 AM

This is the Shep Woolley website http://www.shepwoolley.co.uk/

Notice spelling of surname.

Shep is more than a singer. He is a comedian/after dinner speaker/presenter of a radio program/folk singer.

When he appeared at Faldingworth Live last Christmas, he did his show "Rock and Roll (Elvis to Revolver) Accoustic.

It was an hilarious show and he did some excellent songs. So much so, I was asked by my audience to get him back. So I have.

He should not be confused with Sheb Wooley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9H_cI_WCnE

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 09:51 AM

A couple of weeks ago we had a thread on the 'classic?' film, "Hootenanny Hoot". If memory serves, Sheb Wooley was one of the featured performers in that turkey.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: Leadfingers
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 01:05 PM

I was going to correct the spelling of Shep's name Les , but you beat me to it !

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: Rasener
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 01:09 PM

That's 2 of us that can spell it correctly then Terry :-) Isn't Shep a mate of yours?

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley
From: Mick Woods
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 03:11 PM

Thanks for that. I came across the name Sheb Wooley when searching for stuff about Judy Henske. I already knew there was a Shep Woolley still performing in the UK, Thanks again!.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley Obit
From: Gene
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 05:02 PM

thread.cfm?threadid=63008&messages=16

Spaw's Sheb Wooley Obit and Accomplishments post.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 09:04 PM

I've done a couple of Gigs with Shep - On HMS Warrior and been at Chatham And Leith Maritime Fests when he was on with Band of Two !!

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 09:21 PM

Shep can often be heard "Down by the Dockyard Wall"

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 09:30 PM

I thought they were but no they aren't

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Pistachio
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 07:01 PM

This is uncanny. I met someone last night who mentioned booking Shep for a function a few years back and trying to get hold of him again for a gig next April. Small world!
HJ.x

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Skipper Jack
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 07:52 AM

Shep Woolley often signs himself as "Sheppo"

Shep is performing on Sunday, 21st June at SEA SWNSEA festival.

He is a first class entertainer and has written some fine songs.

If you are down this neck of the woods, do come along. Its a FREE festival.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 04:54 PM

Pistachio! try this



Sheppo's Website with e-mail address

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Acorn4
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 07:42 PM

I seem to remember Sheb Wooley was in "Rawhide".

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 03:39 PM

Pistaschio! Aah've telt Shep that someone's lukkin' for him an' he sez Please get them to e-mail him !

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Rasener
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 01:29 AM

Hazel
They could always have a trip to

Subject: Crich Tramway Folk Weekend 2009
From: sapper82 - PM
Date: 18 May 09 - 04:21 PM

Once again t'other½ has arrived home with a great wodge of leaflets advertising the above event and telling me to shove a posting up on here to publicise it!

Seriously though, Saturday and Sunday, the 13th and 14th of June, look like been a good time at Crich Tramway Village.

On Saturday there will be local musicians & dancers performing whilst travelling on the trams, sipping tea in the tea rooms and downing ale in the pub.

On Sunday will be the same again PLUS A Grand Folk Concert starting at 1:30 with Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham, Shep Woolley and, making a return appearance, Julie Felix.

Admission for each day is the standard £10.50 for adults, £5.50 children, £9.50 Senior Citizens with a Family Ticket for £29.50.

There is no extra charge for the concert.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: GUEST,Adrian Knight
Date: 10 Jun 10 - 03:19 PM

The answer quite simply is absolutely not. Shep Woolley is a British singer/comedian/songwriter and also a verty good friend of mine and Sheb Wooley was born in Oklahoma, USA.

Never the twian shall meet!

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: GUEST,orson trap
Date: 11 Jun 10 - 07:00 AM

Yes, he was in Rawhide he was Pete Nolan the 'scout'.

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 11 Jun 10 - 08:06 AM

We have booked Shep Woolley for Cottngham Live-if he has a siamese twin I am not doubling the fee!

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: GUEST,The Smiler
Date: 11 Jun 10 - 08:20 AM

He is appearing in Lincolnshire on Saturday June 19th 2010 (Shep Woolley) Click on this link below for more information.

Shep Woolley

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: GUEST,Sandy (lost cookie)
Date: 11 Jun 10 - 11:39 PM

Ben Colder was Sheb's alter ego and did some great comical songs. So I guess Shep and Sheb are not as related as Sheb and Ben. :-}

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Pistachio
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 07:40 AM

Please check link above - It went to the 'closed' Faldingworth Live site, which has some great photos.... but didn't help with Shep!!

Incidentally I saw the very Mr Woolley on Saturday night at a Black Tie Dinner and he had most of the guests howling and crying with laughter. What a performer!So quick, such perfect timing and incredible guitar work too. From Les Barker, to Jake Thackray and Peter Sarstedt, brilliant entertainment.... and he'll be back this way in September at Cottingham Live. Lucky us.Hx

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: Brian May
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 07:47 AM

Saw Shep at Faldingworth last month - great act, especially for an ex-matelot . . . ;o)

Subject: RE: Sheb Wooley vs. Shep Woolley- are they connected?
From: The Sandman
Date: 12 Jul 10 - 08:05 AM

Shep woolley is not to be confused with Dick Miles either,Shep did have Dick Miles on his radio station at least once or even twice, that was Dick Miles the singer/ concetina player not Dick Miles who did The Last Goodbye.