Who wrote “Sleepy Monkey”?

“Sleepy Monkey” is a Widespread Panic original, credited to the band.

Is “Sleepy Monkey” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?

It is a Widespread Panic original.

About 245 times (per Everyday Companion).

SONG ORIGIN

246lifetime playslive performances

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July 16, 2026last played

“Sleepy Monkey” is a Widespread Panic original. It appears on Space Baby 45 (1986).

We drove to Atlanta from our King Avenue house to pick up a box of 500 45's from the presser.
John Bell, singer, guitarist · via JamBase

The band's self-released 1986 debut 45 on their own Space Baby label (500 copies); a shortened “Monkey Image” was the B-side.

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Who wrote “Sleepy Monkey”?: “Sleepy Monkey” is a Widespread Panic original, credited to the band.
Is “Sleepy Monkey” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?: It is a Widespread Panic original.
What album is “Sleepy Monkey” on?: It appears on Space Baby 45 (1986).
When did Widespread Panic first play “Sleepy Monkey”?: Its live debut was 2/24/85.
How many times has Widespread Panic played “Sleepy Monkey”?: About 245 times (per Everyday Companion).