Sleepy LaBeef
Sleepy LaBeef was a legendary rockabilly and country singer and guitarist who
grew up on a melon farm in Arkansas. He was nicknamed 'Sleepy' because his
heavy-lidded eyes made him appear constantly tired. He was influenced by country
and blues in his youth.
At 18 he moved to Houston and sang gospel songs, before realising his powerful
baritone voice was well-suited to the new style of rockabilly. His debut single
was 'I'm Through' in 1957 and he released a number of rockabilly singles billed
as Tommy LaBeff and Sleepy LaBeff.
He moved to Nashville in 1964 and took up coun...
(Ghost) Riders in the SkySleepy LaBeef
Polk Salad AnnieSleepy LaBeef
I'm Gonna Be a Wheel SomedaySleepy LaBeef
Sick and TiredSleepy LaBeef
Party DollSleepy LaBeef
High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)Sleepy LaBeef
(Ghost) Riders in the SkySleepy LaBeef
Western Gold
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Polk Salad AnnieSleepy LaBeef
Beefy Rockabilly
I'm Gonna Be a Wheel SomedaySleepy LaBeef
Beefy Rockabilly
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Sick and TiredSleepy LaBeef
Rockabilly Heavyweight
Party DollSleepy LaBeef
Beefy Rockabilly
High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)Sleepy LaBeef
Western Gold
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