Singer-songwriter Roger Miller was born on this day in 1936. He wrote and sang such country novelty songs as “Dang Me,” “Chug-A-Lug,” “King Of The Road,” “England Swings,” and “You Can’t Rollerskate In A Buffalo Herd,” which reached #17 on the Adult Contemporary chart, #35 on the Country chart, and #40 on the Hot 100 in 1966.
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I always liked Roger Miller…I would think of him every time I would go past King Of The Road…it was a hotel in Nashville named after his song…well I think he owned it.
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He wrote and played a lot of great songs, many of them like this one, obscuring what an excellent performer he was.
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hahaha! I’ve loved Roger Miller songs for a long time. :)
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I was 7 or 8 when I first heard him and really enjoyed what I heard. It’s good to remember him…
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Well, tgat was just silly but so much fun to listen to. I am back. I did listen and read everything from last week but was so exhausted, my body gave out and work was nuts. Guess what I got for Christmas? I got a 3 Stooges calendar! I like it!! Now, I will look at yesterday’s BOTB. I love your posts. Happy New Year!
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I didn’t do a Battle this round. I’ll do one next round. Look for it on the 16th (I don’t like to start on Sunday).
Is it like a desk calendar with a page a day, or a wall calendar with a page a month?
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A wall calendar so a page a month
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He has a point. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the reminder of the talents of Roger Miller. I think he was, despite having his fair share of hits an underrated artist. Perhaps due to his penchant for the novelty songs.
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The novelty songs are the ones we heard on the radio, but he was a fine country star. Great voice, good songwriter, and funny. Who could ask for anything more?
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You are so right! Dam fine picker as well!
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There are a couple of country guys like that. Ray Stevens and Jerry Reed come to mind, as well as Little Jimmy Dickens. And let’s not forget Roy Clark…
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A very apt list with similar careers I would agree
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His songs were catchy and fun! “King of the Road” has always been a favorite of mine.
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He was a character, and his songs appealed to a lot of people. He did the original “Little Green Apples” before O. C. Smith.
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His songs were kind of in their own league.
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One of my mom’s favorites!
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It’s hard not to like it, you know?
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I do!
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Thanks John – I used to rave about his “King of the Road” song … funny remembrances from time long past. Love it for 2023 … cheers and Happy New Year – Hilary
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Thanks! “King Of The Road” was a fun song, and one that I remember from my early days listening to the radio. Happy New Year!
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When I was younger I used to think “King of the Road” was pretty hokey and I’d be glad when the song was over. In recent years I’ve come to realize what a great song it really is. There’s a lot of wit and wisdom in that catchy tune.
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