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American poet, cartoonist, writer, and songwriter (1930–1999)
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Shel_Silverstein
American guitarist and baritone (1942–2008)
the 1970s and 1980s, Day played on numerous recordings including Shel Silverstein's Freaker's Ball. He also wrote for the soundtrack of Fritz the Cat
Charles_Wayne_Day
Book of poetry by Shel Silverstein
writer, and musician Shel Silverstein. The book consists of 135 poems accompanied by illustrations also created by Silverstein. It was first published
A_Light_in_the_Attic
Children's picture book by Shel Silverstein
written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. First published in 1964 by Harper & Row, it has become one of Silverstein's best-known titles, and has been
The_Giving_Tree
Poetry collection by Shel Silverstein
is a 1974 children's poetry collection written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. It was published by Harper and Row Publishers. The book's poems address
Where_the_Sidewalk_Ends
because the mermaid has fish parts below her waist. It was written by Shel Silverstein and recorded on his album I'm So Good That I Don't Have to Brag, in
The Mermaid (Shel Silverstein song)
The_Mermaid_(Shel_Silverstein_song)
Musical artist
Greenwich Village who met and became good friends with 28 year old Shel Silverstein, an American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and
Ron_Haffkine
2010 compilation album by Various Artists
Twistable Turnable Man is a tribute album to Shel Silverstein. It was released in 2010 by Sugar Hill Records. Most of the tracks feature Chip Young on
Twistable, Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to the Songs of Shel Silverstein
Twistable,_Turnable_Man:_A_Musical_Tribute_to_the_Songs_of_Shel_Silverstein
Book by Shel Silverstein
is a children's story written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. It is narrated by Shel Silverstein in the voice of a character named Uncle Shelby. Lafcadio
Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back
Lafcadio:_The_Lion_Who_Shot_Back
1962 song by Shel Silverstein
"The Unicorn" is a song written by Shel Silverstein. It was originally released in 1962 on his album Inside Folk Songs (Atlantic 8072). The lyrics to the
The_Unicorn_(song)
Song by Shel Silverstein, Johnny Cash
"A Boy Named Sue" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash. Cash recorded the song live in concert on February 24, 1969, at
A_Boy_Named_Sue
1972 studio album by Shel Silverstein
Freakers Ball is a studio album produced by Ron Haffkine written by Shel Silverstein originally released November 15, 1972. The title track was covered
Freakin'_at_the_Freakers_Ball
American musician (1949–2026)
(co-wrote one song). His song "A Couple More Years", co-written with Shel Silverstein, has been recorded many times, including versions by Dr. Hook, Waylon
Dennis_Locorriere
Canadian rock band
2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and whose work they had read as children
Silverstein_(band)
1996 illustrated book of poems by Shel Silverstein
written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein and published by HarperCollins. It is the third poetry collection published by Silverstein, following Where the
Falling Up (poetry collection)
Falling_Up_(poetry_collection)
Name list
Fortunes from 1966 to 1977 Shel Silverstein (1930–1999), American writer known for his cartoons, songs and children's books Shel Talmy (born 1937), American
Shel
Iranian translator and writer
young adults, and adults. His translations include works by Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, Martin Waddell, Davide Cali, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Cori
Razi_Hirmandi
Single by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
Medicine Show, and was the group's first hit song. It was written by Shel Silverstein and produced by Ron Haffkine, and was highly successful in the United
Sylvia's_Mother
Book by Shel Silverstein
Shelby's ABZ Book (ISBN 067121148X) is a satirical alphabet book by Shel Silverstein. First published in 1961, it is sometimes described as "subversive"
Uncle_Shelby's_ABZ_Book
American rock band
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show performed songs written by the poet Shel Silverstein. The band had eight years of hits in the United States. Its music,
Dr._Hook
American actress and model (1940–2023)
the 1970 song "Raquel Welch" by Shel Silverstein and in the 1971 song, "One's on the Way" also written by Silverstein but made popular by Loretta Lynn
Raquel_Welch
1976 children's picture book by Shel Silverstein
The Missing Piece is a children's picture book by poet Shel Silverstein. The story centers on a circular shape-like creature that is missing a wedge-shaped
The_Missing_Piece_(book)
1974 single by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
"The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" is a song by American poet and songwriter Shel Silverstein. It was originally recorded and released as a single, on the CBS label
The_Ballad_of_Lucy_Jordan
1972 single by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
"The Cover of "Rolling Stone"" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and first recorded by American rock group Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Produced by
The_Cover_of_"Rolling_Stone"
1970s US children's entertainment project
hero Rosey Grier; the title track by the New Seekers; "Helping," a Shel Silverstein poem performed by Tom Smothers; "Sisters and Brothers" by the Voices
Free_to_Be..._You_and_Me
1975 studio album by Emmylou Harris
covered "Boulder to Birmingham" on her 1976 album All I Can Do.) On Shel Silverstein's "Queen of the Silver Dollar," Harris's longtime friend and vocal collaborator
Pieces_of_the_Sky
American lifestyle and entertainment magazine
cartoonists such as Jack Cole, Eldon Dedini, Jules Feiffer, Harvey Kurtzman, Shel Silverstein, Doug Sneyd, Erich Sokol, Roy Raymonde, Gahan Wilson, and Rowland B
Playboy
American country music singer (born 1935)
co-written by Shel Silverstein, however, became Bare's last top-10 hits. In 1975, Bare recorded a children's album with his family, mainly of Silverstein songs
Bobby_Bare
Song by Shel Silverstein
"25 Minutes to Go" is a song by Shel Silverstein, from his 1962 album Inside Folk Songs. The song is literally "gallows humor", as it is sung by a man
25_Minutes_to_Go
Surname list
1972), Canadian wrestler Shel Silverstein (1930–1999), American author, poet and cartoonist of children's books Thomas Silverstein (1952–2019), American
Silverstein_(surname)
Book by Shel Silverstein
Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook is a children's book by Shel Silverstein. A work in progress for the better part of 20 years, the book was published posthumously
Runny_Babbit
1981 studio album by David Allan Coe
"Someplace to Come When It Rains" (Shel Silverstein) – 3:31 "The Best Game in Town" (with Karen Brooks) (Coe, Shel Silverstein, Karen Brooks) – 3:04 "I Love
Invictus_(Means)_Unconquered
1988 American drama film by David Mamet
starring Joe Mantegna and Don Ameche. It was co-written by Mamet and Shel Silverstein. Gino, a humble shoe-shiner in Chicago, is approached by Mafia Don
Things_Change_(film)
American country music supergroup
poet, and songwriter Shel Silverstein. Most of the group's songs were based on the realization of aging, after Bare told Silverstein that there were "no
Old_Dogs_(group)
American country musician (1939–2026)
West, Shel Silverstein played Coe his comedy music album Freakin' at the Freakers Ball, spurring Coe to perform his own comedic songs for Silverstein, who
David_Allan_Coe
American singer-songwriter
written by Shel Silverstein. Bare's daughter Isabella did a version of the song, which was featured on Twistable, Turnable Man, a tribute album to Shel Silverstein
Bobby_Bare_Jr.
1966 single by Johnny Cash
"Boa Constrictor" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and originally featured on his 1962 album Inside Folk Songs. The song was covered by Johnny Cash
Boa_Constrictor_(song)
1990 film by Mike Nichols
Blue Rodeo accompanied Meryl Streep on "I'm Checkin' Out", written by Shel Silverstein. Other songs performed in the film include "I'm Still Here" (sung by
Postcards from the Edge (film)
Postcards_from_the_Edge_(film)
German legend
of Hamelin (see above in "Literature") for Simon & Schuster Audio. Shel Silverstein narrated his poem "The One Who Stayed" in the audiobook recording of
Pied_Piper_of_Hamelin
1977 studio album by Stella Parton
Mine" and "The More the Change". It also features a song written by Shel Silverstein called "The Danger of a Stranger". Also included is a cover of Burl
Country_Sweet
Former home of Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner
ISBN 978-0-03-063748-3. Rogak, Lisa (November 13, 2007). A Boy Named Shel: The Life and Times of Shel Silverstein. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. ISBN 978-1-4299-8056-2.
Playboy_Mansion
1972 studio album by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
Hook & the Medicine Show, released in 1972. All tracks are written by Shel Silverstein except where noted. Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show Ray Sawyer – lead
Doctor_Hook_(album)
American country singer (1933–2013)
November-December 1962. Glaser's highest-charting solo single was Shel Silverstein's "Put Another Log on the Fire,” which peaked at Billboard Hot Country
Tompall_Glaser
American singer-songwriter (1966–2025)
Snider to the songs of Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, John Prine, and Shel Silverstein among others. Snider was soon packing small rooms in San Marcos and
Todd_Snider
1972 studio album by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
was noted for its "crude sense of humor". All tracks are written by Shel Silverstein. Music Ray Sawyer – lead vocals Dennis Locorriere – lead guitar, lead
Sloppy_Seconds_(album)
Poetic genre
genre of children's poetry. Today, many poets (such as Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and Jack Prelutsky) are primarily known for their work aimed at children;
Children's_poetry
1974 single by Bobby Bare
"Marie Laveau" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and Baxter Taylor. First recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show on their 1972 album Doctor Hook
Marie_Laveau_(song)
Day of the year
Plessix Gray, French-American journalist and author (died 2019) 1930 – Shel Silverstein, American author, poet, illustrator, and songwriter (died 1999) 1931
September_25
1996 studio album by Belinda Carlisle
singing "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon and "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan" by Shel Silverstein. The album received mixed reviews. Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine
A_Woman_&_a_Man
2010 sci-fi short film by Spike Jonze
The Giving Tree, and the main character is named after its author Shel Silverstein. The film's robots were created by Alterian, Inc., a Los Angeles–based
I'm_Here_(film)
American judge
Tennessee state law. Hicks may have also been the inspiration for the Shel Silverstein song "A Boy Named Sue", which was popularized by Johnny Cash in 1969
Sue_K._Hicks
Topics referred to by the same term
"Kanshō/Mermaid", a 2003 song by Aya Ueto "The Mermaid" (Shel Silverstein song), by Shel Silverstein "The Mermaid", recorded by the American quintet Bounding
Mermaid_(disambiguation)
American Voodoo practitioner (1801–1881)
including "Marie La Veau" by Papa Celestin; "Marie Laveau" written by Shel Silverstein and Baxter Taylor and recorded by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (1972)
Marie_Laveau
1999 single by Marcy Playground
The lyrics of the song share common themes with the poem "Sick" by Shel Silverstein. "It's Saturday" – 3:15 The music video for the song features the band
It's_Saturday
1971 film by Ulu Grosbard
Fillmore East. At the Fillmore East, Soloway performs onstage with Shel Silverstein and Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. This scene was filmed September 18
Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?
Who_Is_Harry_Kellerman_and_Why_Is_He_Saying_Those_Terrible_Things_About_Me?
(born 1965), basketball player Thomas Sanchez (born 1943), author Shel Silverstein (1930–1999), author, cartoonist and musician Shane Spencer (born 1972)
List of people from Key West, Florida
List_of_people_from_Key_West,_Florida
1969 single by Jerry Lee Lewis
"Once More with Feeling" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Shel Silverstein and originally recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis in 1969 for Smash Records
Once_More_with_Feeling_(song)
American actor, filmmaker and singer-songwriter (born 1955)
(2004) Twistable, Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to the Songs of Shel Silverstein (2010) Films directed Sling Blade (1996) All the Pretty Horses (2000)
Billy_Bob_Thornton
1979 studio album by Dr. Hook
Weedman) – 3:10 "Mountain Mary" (Ray Sawyer, Shel Silverstein) – 2:37 "Help Me Mama" (Ray Sawyer, Shel Silverstein) – 4:02 Dr. Hook Ray Sawyer – Guitar, Vocals
Sometimes_You_Win
American actress (born 1978)
competition included an ASL performance of the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. After winning Miss Deaf America, she began a two-year stint of attending
Lauren_Ridloff
2013 poetry collection by Bo Burnham
Lennon. Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep reviewed it as similar to Shel Silverstein in that "it's kind of silly but it's also kind of dark". An example
Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone
Egghead:_Or,_You_Can't_Survive_on_Ideas_Alone
American puppeteer (1936–1990)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Jim_Henson
Bhutanese artist
have a solo art exhibition in Bhutan. Inspired by writers such as Shel Silverstein and William Blake, as well as minimalism and Bhutanese culture, she
Zimbiri
1976 studio album by Johnny Cash
Country", the album's opening track, Cash shares songwriting credit with Shel Silverstein, who had written Cash's biggest hit up to this time, "A Boy Named Sue"
One_Piece_at_a_Time_(album)
1970 British-Australian biographical film
American viewers. Ned Kelly, with intrusive, explanatory songs by Shel Silverstein sung by Waylon Jennings, emerges as somewhat pretentious folk-ballad
Ned_Kelly_(1970_film)
Placental mammals in the order Cingulata
Flanders and Swann recorded a humorous song called "The Armadillo". Shel Silverstein wrote a two-line poem called "Instructions" on how to bathe an armadillo
Armadillo
American actor and comedian (born 1925)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Dick_Van_Dyke
Single by American country rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
the group's second album, Sloppy Seconds. Record World said that "Shel Silverstein provides the material, a driving rhythm item that presents the other
Carry_Me_Carrie
Colonial Revival hotel in Estes Park, Colorado
against Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1973, Judy Collins, Michael Nesmith, Shel Silverstein, Bobby Womack and Joseph Banks Rhine at the Carnival of Knowledge 1974
The_Stanley_Hotel
1991 film by Ridley Scott
of Hope"), Marianne Faithfull ("Ballad of Lucy Jordan", written by Shel Silverstein), Charlie Sexton ("Badlands"), Grayson Hugh ("I Can't Untie You from
Thelma_&_Louise
American singer and actor (1936–2024)
(than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)". He collaborated with songwriter Shel Silverstein on "The Taker" and keyboardist Donnie Fritts on "Epitaph (Black and
Kris_Kristofferson
2003 album by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show
Ball" Shel Silverstein Sloppy Seconds (1973) 2:49 2. "The Cover of Rolling Stone" Shel Silverstein Sloppy Seconds (1973) 2:55 3. "Sylvia's Mother" Shel Silverstein
The Essential Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
The_Essential_Dr._Hook_&_The_Medicine_Show
American actor (1908–1993)
The Return (1988). He earned good reviews for the David Mamet and Shel Silverstein-penned Things Change (1988); The New York Times said that he showed
Don_Ameche
1970 soundtrack album by Mick Jagger, Shel Silverstein, Waylon Jennings
about the Australian outlaw Ned Kelly. It features music written by Shel Silverstein, produced by Ron Haffkine and performed by Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson
Ned_Kelly_(soundtrack)
1985 award ceremony for music
Footloose Julia Migenes-Johnson Prince & Sheila E. - Baby I'm A Star Shel Silverstein - Unknown Laurie Anderson & Ray Davies - Best New Artist; Hulk Hogan
27th_Annual_Grammy_Awards
1982 studio album by David Allan Coe / The David Allan Coe Band
intended the album as ribald satire, inspired by his friendship with Shel Silverstein who wrote the comedy album Freakin' at the Freakers Ball. As mainstream
Underground_Album
1971 single by Loretta Lynn
1971 album and became one of her best-known hits. It was written by Shel Silverstein. Country music writer Tom Roland described "One's on the Way" as a
One's_on_the_Way
1978 studio album by Stella Parton
tracks. The country album featured songs written by Parton herself and Shel Silverstein. Among them were two singles, including the US top-20 song, "Four Little
Stella_Parton_(album)
English theatre director and filmmaker (1928–1991)
His musical composers included Antoine Duhamel, John Addison and Shel Silverstein. His screenwriters were Jean Genet, Christopher Isherwood, Terry Southern
Tony_Richardson
Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer (born 1931)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Rita_Moreno
American folk music group
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Peter,_Paul_and_Mary
American actor and filmmaker (born 1937)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Jack_Nicholson
1991 compilation album
"Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out" Shel Silverstein 2:47 Shel Silverstein 1969 13 "The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati" Rose & The Arrangement
Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection
Dr._Demento_20th_Anniversary_Collection
1967 studio album by The Irish Rovers
the charts in 1968. The title track "The Unicorn", a recording of Shel Silverstein's poem based on Noah's Ark, featured Glen Campbell on lead guitar, and
The_Unicorn_(album)
American actress (born 1955)
Company. In 1983 she appeared Off-Broadway at the Vandam Theatre in Shel Silverstein's 'Wild Life' directed by Art Wolff. It was an ensemble theatre piece
Julie_Hagerty
2006 book by Jon Agee
tells Pinocchio), and aficionados of this quiz would do well to read Shel Silverstein's Runny Babbit, another boonerific spook." A Kirkus Reviews review says
Smart_Feller_Fart_Smeller
Cause of death
1995 CD Makin' A Mess, the writing/singing team of Bob Gibson and Shel Silverstein included a song on this subject, titled "Killed by a Coconut", which
Death_by_coconut
1977 single by Stella Parton
was "The Danger of a Stranger". The song was penned by Even Stevens and Shel Silvertstein, while the recording was produced by Jim Malloy. It was one
The_Danger_of_a_Stranger
1973 single by Brenda Lee
"Wrong Ideas" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and performed by Brenda Lee. The song reached #6 on the U.S. country chart and #5 on the Canadian country
Wrong_Ideas
from the Toolroom Philip Sidney* — The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia Shel Silverstein* — Runny Babbit Thorne Smith — The Passionate Witch (with Norman H
List of works published posthumously
List_of_works_published_posthumously
co-mascots of the Houston Cougars Shel – turtle mascot of the Flor ida Keys Tugas; named for poet Shel Silverstein Sir Big Spur – live rooster mascot
List of college mascots in the United States
List_of_college_mascots_in_the_United_States
American actor (1905–1992)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Sterling_Holloway
American composer (born 1949)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Alan_Menken
American guitarist and songwriter (1938–2024)
"Penicillin Penny" (both written by Shel Silverstein), and "I Got Stoned and I Missed It" (co-written by Cummings with Silverstein).[citation needed] By the mid
George_Cummings
English actor (1918–1977)
Jackson and Quincy Jones (producer) (1984) Where the Sidewalk Ends – Shel Silverstein and Ron Haffkine (producer) (1985) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That
Sebastian_Cabot_(actor)
American country singer, guitarist, songwriter and actor (1937–2008)
recorded one album in 1998, entitled Old Dogs, with songs written by Shel Silverstein. Reed sang lead on "Young Man's Job" and "Elvis Has Left the Building"
Jerry_Reed
1978 studio album by Dr. Hook
"Sweetest of All" (Shel Silverstein) – 2:42 "Storms Never Last" (Jessi Colter) – 3:25 "I Don't Want to Be Alone Tonight" (Silverstein) – 3:30 "Knowing She's
Pleasure and Pain (Dr. Hook album)
Pleasure_and_Pain_(Dr._Hook_album)
1959 travelogue by John Sack
humorous travelogue by American journalist John Sack, illustrated by Shel Silverstein. The book consists of thirteen profiles of microstates, principalities
Report from Practically Nowhere
Report_from_Practically_Nowhere
American actress
has expressed appreciation for the work of William Shakespeare and Shel Silverstein citing the humor in their poetry and sonnets. "Interview: Imogen Cohen
Imogen_Cohen
1982 studio album by Tom Jones
1 No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "I Don't Want to Be Alone Tonight" Shel Silverstein 3:12 2. "A Woman's Touch" Jerry Fuller 3:58 3. "If I Ever Had to Say
Country_(Tom_Jones_album)
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