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yes. but it was called Father of A Boy named Sue.
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No, the song "A Boy Named Sue" was written by Johnny Cash. Shel Silverstein was a poet, author, and songwriter, but he did not write that particular song.
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Who sings the song a boy named sue?
"A Boy Named Sue" is a country song written by Shel Silverstein and sung by Johnny Cash. === ===
What makes Shel Silverstein different from most poets?
His poems were so famous that he had many famous song writers use his poem for there songs like a boy named sue from johnny cash was written by shel silverstein
Which Shel Silverstien poem was made into a song?
The poem "A Boy Named Sue" by Shel Silverstein was made into a song by Johnny Cash.
What is Shel Silverstein's animal?
I think it is a Zebra or a Lion. Or perhaps the unicorn. He wrote a song about it.
Did Shel Silverstein write about history?
Shel Silverstein is best known for his children's books and poetry, which typically focus on themes like friendship, imagination, and humor. While he may have referenced historical events or figures in some of his writings, it is not a primary focus of his work.
What are facts about about Shel Silverstein?
He wrote A Boy Named Sue which Johnny Cash made famous. He also wrote the Unicorn Song song by the Irish Rovers.
What Is Shel Silverstein's favorite animal?
Shel Silverstein's favorite animal was said to be a garden snake. He often drew and wrote about snakes, portraying them as misunderstood creatures with a mischievous or playful nature.
Was Shel Silverstein a song writer?
Yes, Shel Silverstein was a songwriter in addition to being a poet, cartoonist, and author. He wrote numerous songs, including the popular song "A Boy Named Sue," which was made famous by Johnny Cash.
Did Shel Silverstein ever go to prison?
No, he didn't. The closest he came to prison was writing a song for Johnny Cash, (A Boy Named Sue), which Cash later sang at Fulsom Prison. Silverstein was a Korean War vet, and and upstanding citizen. I'm not sure why people like to spread that garbage, but it's not true.
When was Shel Silverstein born?
Shel Silverstein was born on September 25, 1930
Where did Shel Silverstein live?
Shel Silverstein had many more jobs then just a poet growing up. He drew cartoons for the army in the 1950's which was published in the military newsletter calledStars and Stripes. After he got out of the army, he submitted cartoons for Playboymagazine. They appeared in many of the issues from 1956 to the late 1900s. He became a country and rock song writer. One of his greatest hits "A Boy Named Sue" won a Grammy award in 1969. Shel Silverstein did not plan on becoming a children's writer, but his friend Tom Ungerer pursuaded him into writing children's books. William Cole, an editor, rejected one of his first and most successful books, The Giving Tree.
Did Shel Silverstein have any other jobs?
Shel Silverstein had many more jobs then just a poet growing up. He drew cartoons for the army in the 1950's which was published in the military newsletter called Stars and Stripes. After he got out of the army, he submitted cartoons for Playboy magazine. They appeared in many of the issues from 1956 to the late 1900s. He became a country and rock song writer. One of his greatest hits "A Boy Named Sue" won a Grammy award in 1969. Shel Silverstein did not plan on becoming a children's writer, but his friend Tom Ungerer pursuaded him into writing children's books. William Cole, an editor, rejected one of his first and most successful books, The Giving Tree.
