Sleepy LaBeef (born Thomas Paulsley LaBeff on 20 July 1935 in Smackover, Ar… Read Full Bio ↴Sleepy LaBeef (born Thomas Paulsley LaBeff on 20 July 1935 in Smackover, Arkansas; died 26 December 2019) was an American rockabilly musician.

LaBeef stands 6' 7" tall and was given the nickname "Sleepy" from the appearance of his eyes. Born in Arkansas, he was raised on a melon farm and moved to Houston when he was 18. There, he sang gospel music on local radio and put together a bar band to play venues as well as radio programs such as the Houston Jamboree and Louisiana Hayride.

In the 1950s, as the rockabilly component of rock-n-roll became evident, LaBeef began recording singles in the genre; his first, "I'm Through", was issued on Starday Records in 1957. In 1964, he moved to Nashville and moved to a more solidly country style, recording singles for Columbia Records. His first genuine hit was 1968's "Every Day", which peaked at No. 73 on the U.S. Billboard Country charts. After moving to Plantation Records in 1969, he scored a second hit in 1971 with "Blackland Farmer", which charted at No. 67. Around this time LaBeef also starred in the horror movie The Exotic Ones. LaBeef transferred to Sun Records in the 1970s and continued releasing albums and touring widely; his popularity flagged in America but rose in Europe. The 1980s saw him sign to Rounder Records, where he released albums into the 1990s. In January 2012, LaBeef traveled to Nashville to record a film a live concert and record in historic RCA Studio B, all produced by noted bassist Dave Pomeroy. A documentary/concert DVD, Sleepy LaBeef Rides Again and soundtrack CD was released in 2013 by Earwave Records.

His last performance was in September 2019.

Ridin' Fence
Sleepy LaBeef Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Sleepy LaBeef:

Ain'T Got No Home I ain't got no home No place to roam I ain't got…
All the Time How much I love that woman of mine How much I…
Blackland Farmer He didn't make me no banker or legal charmer When the…
Fool About You Like a hog a rootin' up under a fence Like a…
From a Jack to a King From a jack to a king of loneliness to a…
Ghost Riders in the Sky An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy…
Hello Josephine Hello, Josephine A-how do you do? Do you remember me, baby L…
High Noon Do not forsake me, oh my darlin' On this, our weddin'…
How Do You Talk to a Baby? I go home to a family that needs me And I…

I There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me Ain't no…
I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday I'm gonna be a wheel someday I'm gonna be somebody I'm gonna…
I'm Through When I first met you baby, you were so sweet…
If You Don There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me Ain't no…
Little Boy Sad You've been sneakin', been untrue Now they call me Little Bo…
Little Old Wine Drinker Me I'm prayin' for rain in California So the grapes can grow…
Long Tall Sally I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John He said he…
Long Tall Texan I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John He said he…
Me and Bobby Mcgee Busted flat in Baton Rouge Waitin' for the train Feelin' nea…
Party Doll Well, all I want is a party doll To come along…
Poke Salad Annie If some of ya'll never been down south too much I'm…
Rolling In My Sweet Baby's Arms Rolling in my sweet baby's arms Rolling in my sweet baby's…
Roosevelt & Ira Lee I'll take y'all down south Lousiana Go down in the swampland…
Sick & Tired Oh baby, whatcha gonna do Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm sick…
Sick and Tired Oh baby, whatcha gonna do Oh baby, whatcha gonna do I'm si…
Stay all night stay a little longer Can′t go home if you're goin′ by the mill Cause the…
Stay All Night, Stay a Little Longer Can't go home if you're goin' by the mill Cause the…
Trying to Get to You I've been traveling over mountains Even through the valleys,…
Waltz Across Texas Waltz across Texas with you in my arms …

You I've been traveling over mountains Even through the valleys…

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