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Shel Silverstein

Children music
Documentary
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Sheldon Allan Silverstein, born on September 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, was an American songwriter. He is best known as a cartoonist and illustrator, with his work appearing in various publications including Playboy. His breakthrough in music came when he wrote "A Boy Named Sue" for Johnny Cash in 1969, which peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Throughout his career, Silverstein's songs were recorded by a wide range of artists, including Tompall Glaser, The Irish Rovers, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, and Marianne Faithfull. He released several albums, including ...
Songs
Boa Constrictor
Boa ConstrictorShel Silverstein

Where The Sidewalk Ends

0:58

The Unicorn
The UnicornShel Silverstein

Inside Folk Songs

3:30

Bury Me in My Shades
Bury Me in My ShadesShel Silverstein

Inside Folk Songs

3:19

Never Bite a Married Woman on the Thigh
Never Bite a Married Woman on the ThighShel Silverstein

Inside Folk Songs

1:38

You're Always Welcome at Our House
You're Always Welcome at Our HouseShel Silverstein

Inside Folk Songs

2:37

Civil War Song
Civil War SongShel Silverstein

Inside Folk Songs

1:44

Albums