What happened to ROGER MILLER?

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  • @chokkan7
    @chokkan7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    What a tremendous talent this man was. Everyone who heard him on the radio in the '60s had their day instantly brightened. He may have had issues (who doesn't?), but he was a very real person, and is sorely missed.

    • @carrieannesoucier6101
      @carrieannesoucier6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh but it depends on your social status regarding someone having issues. Haters, double standards and bias. This man jokes about being high and in formal. Now if I joked about being high and informal, all the hating ppl out there would call the fuzz on me. Lol. I'm not fitting into anyone's box, or fitting in to be accepted.

    • @87dramarama
      @87dramarama ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no issues

  • @Hackthegolfer
    @Hackthegolfer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I never realized how much his music was incorporated into my childhood. RIP Roger.

  • @jason681174
    @jason681174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I think Roger was one of the most underrated and underappreciated writers in his lifetime. Still one of my all time favorites

    • @kerrymartin7557
      @kerrymartin7557 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I loved his voice as the narrator in Robin Hood!

  • @pacrimco
    @pacrimco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Woke up this morning at 2:30 am from a vivid dream about the past and found myself mind-singing "Engine, engine number nine, running down the railroad line......." Went online and watched Roger sing the song with lyrics. Then I found this site and learned what happened to this wonderful part of my youth. I was born in 1937 and also served in the Fourth Army about the same time as Roger. They say you can't go back. They didn't know about the impact that Roger Miller had on some of us little folks. RIP my friend, see you on the other side. You done good, real good.

    • @alanoneill3065
      @alanoneill3065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice tale!

    • @sweetcaroline2060
      @sweetcaroline2060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@alanoneill3065
      Yes. That was really nice. I forgot about "Engine, Engine Number 9". Love that song. And how about "England Swings". Cool song. Hope you're in that band up in heaven 🙏.

    • @RiverRocc
      @RiverRocc 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      God bless your soul sir may you live a peaceful rest of your life see you up there man😢😢

  • @georgefitter7656
    @georgefitter7656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Not just a great voice, not just a great performer, not just a talented guy but a genius song writer as well! People like Roger seem to jam three lives into one and are taken from us too soon! You will never be forgotten!

  • @aylamiller5752
    @aylamiller5752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I'm 16 years old and I recently started my album collection at 14. Which I take pride in, and have been a fan of his albums since I was 10. Long story short I saw this video and just had to click. I always wondered what happened to him. Only in his 50s? That's so sad. I hope he wasn't in pain. He'll be remembered forever!

  • @franksunden8789
    @franksunden8789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Talent like that is very, very rare, thank you for the gifts you gave, and no Roger, you won't be forgotten

  • @nirvana613
    @nirvana613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely love Roger Miller.His song "One dying and a burying" really struck a chord with me as I was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago.Alive and well I still love his music

  • @RebelRacer70
    @RebelRacer70 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Absolutely love the man. He could put a smile on your face with his wackier song's, but could put a tear in your eye with his ballad's. They we're always so heartfelt. You could almost feel the aching. Out of all the rendition's of "Green Green Grass of Home" I've heard, Mr. Miller's is by far my favorite! Nice little video by the way. R.I.P. Roger. Happy Holiday's everyone!

  • @rogerwilco4397
    @rogerwilco4397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My dad loved his songs and I sang them in the car with him. I thought he was so funny and his serious ballads were very touching. If there was a more talented songwriter, I’d like to know. Some people you never get tired of missing. Mr. Miller is one.

  • @kevinstephenson3880
    @kevinstephenson3880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a gentleman. Had the pleasure of meeting him in Tesuque, New Mexico where he lived many years ago. Very generous with his time and a firm handshake. Thank you for the memories Roger! You will not be forgotten.

  • @Kate1Chopin
    @Kate1Chopin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I remember all these songs from my early childhood! Thank you for reminding me of them. Great singer and icon of that era. 💕x He will never be forgotten, I'm sure.

  • @edithsymmans3273
    @edithsymmans3273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I so enjoyed listening to and watching Roger Miller as I was growing up, he is a special part of my youth...
    Rest in Peace Roger Miller you gave us so many awesome memories and we still have your awesome songs to listen to...
    My local radio station still plays many of Roger Miller songs, plus you can request them too....

  • @yolandagee3925
    @yolandagee3925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He sang such great songs. I liked Dang me and the other popular tunes back in the day. RIP Roger Miller.

  • @umedavk2011
    @umedavk2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another star who gave me so much pleasure in my teens and beyond ! THANK YOU ROGER !!

  • @otherbg
    @otherbg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The year I spent working with Roger playing bass in his band with Thumbs Carllile and his unique style of playing guitar taught me lessons that made me a much better musician and songwriter. Glen Campbell recorded a dozen of my songs during the 9 years I spent with him playing bass and fiddle on the road and his years on CBS with his own TV show.. Working first with Roger set me up to be ready for such a break. I do so miss them both.

    • @sweetcaroline2060
      @sweetcaroline2060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Otherbg: Wow. What wonderful memories you must have. ❤️

  • @sweetcaroline2060
    @sweetcaroline2060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ahh.....that was good. What a talent! And he was so funny. I remember him well. RIP, Roger. You are not forgotten.💖

  • @toriann56
    @toriann56 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whoever made this video did a Super Job!! I will never forget Roger Miller , I grew up with my dad also singing and humming his songs.. I remember watching him on TV shows and my mom and dad and myself laughing as the silliness! That's what we need now is just for some good old fashioned silliness and without any bad words etc.. What happened to the Good Old Days? Well, that's why they were good.. back in those days..

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!!

  • @adamlibertoski1460
    @adamlibertoski1460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3rd generation Roger fan here. He will be remembered forever. My nana played him on record for us when we were kids.

  • @MarilynFromTarotClarity
    @MarilynFromTarotClarity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Grew up on his music and I have all my father's Roger Miller albums. He's my absolute favorite country singer and I know all the words to all his recorded songs. I love his music.

  • @antientdude1100
    @antientdude1100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I will never forget Roger Miller. I met him in person when i was a high school freshman. We had a good conversation that I will always remember. Not long after we met he skyrocketed into stardom.. RIP Old Friend...

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you for sharing that lovely story (and for watching).

    • @clairetweeter5155
      @clairetweeter5155 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lucky! What’d you talk about?

    • @ThePamAnne
      @ThePamAnne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow! He's always been one of my favorites. I loved his off-beat sense of humor.

    • @dekenewberg9718
      @dekenewberg9718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ..@@ThePamAnne

    • @walterwhite3018
      @walterwhite3018 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool story bro. Sorry for the loss

  • @gregfisher4529
    @gregfisher4529 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    We will never see the likes of Roger Miller again. One in a zillion!

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Very sad but very true! Thank you, Greg!

    • @jjkcharlie
      @jjkcharlie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You know kris kristofferson is an Elder? 80 something.

    • @jerryturner2310
      @jerryturner2310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only one in my opinion that can come close is Ray Stevens.

    • @CaptainSpalding72
      @CaptainSpalding72 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope not. Cornball shit.

    • @E621_Rule34
      @E621_Rule34 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean hank williams was great to but they are two complete different people and that you can tell

  • @brahilly
    @brahilly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Something about Miller's voice. May God's grace shine upon him.

  • @ameliasandersjohnson3604
    @ameliasandersjohnson3604 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    When I was young we traveled a lot as a military family. No matter what state we were in his songs entertained us. He made the time fly by.

  • @raphaela9978
    @raphaela9978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of my favorite artists as a child. "You Can't Go Fishin' In A Watermelon Patch" & many others are forever imprinted in my memory. Thank you Roger! Fun songs & fun times!!

    • @THEFAITHFULPALADIN
      @THEFAITHFULPALADIN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "You can't roller skate in a Buffalo herd"... the little life messages he sent inside his humorous lyrics... "But you can be happy if you've a mind to it, all you gotta do is knuckle down buckle down and do it do it do it"

  • @mirandadickerson8482
    @mirandadickerson8482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Real country music. I'm 53 and I love Roger Miller. God bless him in heaven.

  • @andrewsmith5293
    @andrewsmith5293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My dad was a huge Roger Miller fan. I know all them songs by heart and they always make me think of my dad,

  • @irenemccann7032
    @irenemccann7032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fabulous songwriter and singer, his songs where magnificent,so clever with his lyrics.

  • @Anotherpuppychild
    @Anotherpuppychild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved Rodger Miller. I will always remember his singing, and his wonderful humour. Thank you sir.

  • @dawnrussell8867
    @dawnrussell8867 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I'll always miss this man, his music and more than that his sense of humor made like seem not so tragic and a lot more bearable, God bless you Roger, wish you were here

  • @buckodonnghaile4309
    @buckodonnghaile4309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I grew up on this kind of music (parents were big fans) but never really appreciated until I was in my thirties. Now I drive my kids crazy by playing it!

  • @christopherhanna5754
    @christopherhanna5754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I'll take two things away from this one Roger miller is a genius he never got the credit he reallly deserved. and 2 so called country music nowadays flat sucks compared to country back then.

    • @KelikakuCoutin
      @KelikakuCoutin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In the late sixties, he won just about every
      Grammy you could win for about 4 or 5
      consecutive years. It was basically no
      where up he could go from there!
      So, yeah he was appreciated. Just it was
      in the good old days. In the 80s he wrote
      and scored a Broadway show, that ran for
      two years, 'Big River'. 'Big River' won seven
      Tony awards - including Best Musical.
      He got ''some" credit. Maybe not enough?
      Today's country music doesn't come from the
      country, though. Excellent point there.
      Great content.
      בס״ד

  • @josemoreno3334
    @josemoreno3334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Rest In Peace Roger. You are " King of the Road ".

  • @johnc8770
    @johnc8770 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being from England and, at the time in 1965 when he sang his song, I was one of the rosy red cheeked little children from there aged 9. It's a shame that his lovely song 'England Swings' wasn't included here. Apart from this, thank you for posting. I've always liked his humour filled laid back style. King of the Road is a timeless classic, iv'e loved it forever.

  • @evamagnusson1431
    @evamagnusson1431 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Even his speaking voice was incredible just loved his music so much and voice.

  • @deemariedubois4916
    @deemariedubois4916 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I saw Roger Miller live when my dad and mom snuck me into the NCO club where he was entertaining GIs. I was not old enough to get in. Roger started out good, but drank through out his entire performance. By the end of the show he had fallen off the stool they brought him several times. The GIs thought it was hysterical. I was a huge fan, could sing all his songs. I didn't laugh, just felt sad as he was half carried off the stage at the end but still stayed a fan.

  • @trevorbyron1727
    @trevorbyron1727 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After all these yrs, his songs still pops into my head

  • @glenfenderman
    @glenfenderman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I met Roger Miller. He was a wonderful guy. He signed a bunch of my albums.

  • @Satine_Moisant
    @Satine_Moisant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was just a kid when he was in his hey day, but I remember his songs! I never realized what a genius he was until now...

  • @OldDogNewTrick
    @OldDogNewTrick 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Another old favourite of mine. Have greatly enjoyed so many of his songs over the years. Gone too soon.

  • @sccjono
    @sccjono 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Memories of Roger are memories of my dad with the same old cassette tape being played until it nearly wore out. I wrote to Roger's widow Mary a few years back thanking her (as I couldn't thank the man himself) and she wrote me a wonderful note back. RIP Roger, you'll never be forgotten in this family as now all my children love your music and I'm working on the grandchildren.

  • @lovelife6622
    @lovelife6622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had the pleasure of seeing him perform with Glenn Campbell at Knotts Berry Farm back in the day when great acts played in its theatre. Loved his unique voice! Have made sure my girls knew his music. Best way not to forget someone, pass it on to future gens.

  • @skyebird3933
    @skyebird3933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loved Roger, a genius song writer. ❤

  • @darrylthomas815
    @darrylthomas815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy wrote or sang my favorite country songs and l didn't know it! KING OF KANSAS CITY!

  • @timj41
    @timj41 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad had Roger Miller records and I fondly recall listening to Roger Miller when I was about 5 years old, I’m 54 now, no one else could rhyme the word Purple in a song

  • @sigaries4062
    @sigaries4062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He was quite the guy. My dad introduced me to Roger Miller years ago and we still jam out to his songs together..Still can't get whackadoo down though..

  • @tatertotsRgood
    @tatertotsRgood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I will never forget him. Thank you for ALL the wonderful memories and music Sir

  • @felixmadison5736
    @felixmadison5736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Those of us who followed your career can NEVER forget you Roger. I was 15 when 'Dang Me' was playing on the radio and it knocked our socks off!! What a talented man you were and may you forever rest in peace.

  • @Seazer009
    @Seazer009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I would go roller skating in a Buffalo herd anytime with Roger, one of my favorite singers back in the day and he still is now. Its very sad that we usually lose the best ones much too early in life...RIP Roger Miller...

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or go swimmin in a baseball pool;
      or change film with a kid on yer back;
      . . .
      Fred

  • @billcenne7262
    @billcenne7262 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Roger's song from Disney's Robin Hood, "Oo-De-Lolly", was most recently the Android television commercial's theme. Most adorable commercial ever! A forty four year old song that is still popular today!

  • @darrellborland119
    @darrellborland119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for a nice video of a great fella'.

  • @whayneneal
    @whayneneal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My father was a huge fan of Mr. Miller. I grew up listening to his music all the time. He is to blame for my lifelong love affair with guitars and music. He will not be forgotten.

  • @penname1001
    @penname1001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Aww, that was a sweet, heartfelt close the narrator gave Roger, ty.

  • @RamblinAMX390
    @RamblinAMX390 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My all time favorite country artist. Never ever heard a bad Roger Miller tune.

  • @JMPK23
    @JMPK23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First time I heard Roger Miller was "You cant roller skate in a buffalo herd." In jackass 3. I know it's silly but I really appreciated that moment. Became a life long fan from that moment on

  • @PatriotAcresinTexas
    @PatriotAcresinTexas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in Peace Roger. We still remember you and still love your humor and music.

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for doing this for Roger ( as well as all the others ). I was a huge fan of Roger Miller, even though I wasn't born until 1962. I turned so many of my friends on to Roger Miller, who didn't even know who he was.........but they sure knew several of his biggest hits. Once I introduced them to many of his other songs, they also became fans.

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Way to spread the word, howabouthetruth! Thank you for watching!

  • @joeandreola4205
    @joeandreola4205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a wonderful unique singing voice!!

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He’d no idea he was that young when he passed. I loved his music n the great songs he had written. No, he won’t be forgotten not from me ♥️😥👍😊

  • @paulhudnall6460
    @paulhudnall6460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "River in the Rain" & "Old Friends"

  • @novidsheremovealong1893
    @novidsheremovealong1893 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Im a, man of means by no means, king of the road!" Not only was this just an amazing song, but it also was in the outstanding move "into the wild" Chris McCandless loved this song

  • @hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262
    @hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ASSURE YOU dear friend....You will NEVER EVER be forgotten...by ME & MILLIONS of others!!! 💚

  • @maihumamai4383
    @maihumamai4383 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Roger Miller a true legacy of American country music. He will be always remembered.

  • @takayama1638
    @takayama1638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Quite an amazing generation, those born in the 1930s. Wow, what a decade of talent born in those years. I've been binge watching these "What happened to...", and almost all of them were born in the '30s.

  • @strat8333
    @strat8333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fun, musical and funny. Great writer, singer and player. Sorry he's gone but I'm glad I was born at the right time to hear him.

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Thank you, Paul!

  • @cplmackk1
    @cplmackk1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Country music legend is putting your description lightly. A truly funny man and one great singer/song writer.

  • @robbiemendenhall9381
    @robbiemendenhall9381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a man he was! Awesome singer/ songwriter! And comedian!!!

  • @garybravo
    @garybravo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember a show with Waylon and Willie and others and they said they'd follow Roger around with notepads because he would constantly say crazy awesome things and they'd think "man! That'd make a great song!"

  • @stumpmonkey7068
    @stumpmonkey7068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always nice to see a story with a happy ending.

  • @jimfowler5880
    @jimfowler5880 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    My parent loved Roger Miller. I didn't even realize he was a country artist. I was 4-5 years old and really didn't have categories for music. My mom would play his albums all day. Love his lyrics and great humor. I will never forget and always share with my grandchild his amazing music.

  • @jamesvalentine4597
    @jamesvalentine4597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You won’t ever be forgotten by me Roger thanks for the good times 💕✌️

  • @martinhanley9524
    @martinhanley9524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Multi talented ;Funny, a great songwriter, a great performer, singer, awesome talent 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @thomaspick4123
    @thomaspick4123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Engine, Engine, #9. My favorite. Roger wrote some good songs. His unique voice was instantly recognizable.

  • @bojack40
    @bojack40 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a boy in the 1960s my dad had the single ‘King of the road’, I loved it and played it for a decade or so. Probably finally putting it down in about 1980. This last Christmas I got a turntable and rooted out my old vinyl, including this great old RM track. It’s even better now. RIP

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones7881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my mum met him, he was a genuine decent guy.

  • @michaelclark4043
    @michaelclark4043 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can relate to that. I was never an avid country music fan but he just had a way of making a song brighten your day. There will never be another like him. 😅

  • @ghostownaproach
    @ghostownaproach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my great regrets was when I was around 13 my dad and two brothers and I attended the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar and Roger Miller was in concert at the Grand Stand Stage but my dad said it was up to each of us whether or not we wanted to go see him or do something else. I was surprised to be given the choice and decided not to go just because I liked the idea of being considered old enough to choose and they all said how good he was and how funny. I have always regretted that decision and over the years have come to really appreciate how great he was.

    • @thomasmagee5644
      @thomasmagee5644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember (just barely) seeing Spade Cooley at that Del Mar Fairgrounds.

  • @meanmreen
    @meanmreen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite country singer/songwriter of all time, he had all the right elements.

  • @LenHummelChannel
    @LenHummelChannel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks. Roger was a real maverick and a genius at writing memorable songs that just about EVERYBODY loved to hear and/or sing.

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was truly awesome. Thank you, Len!

  • @connorwilliams9402
    @connorwilliams9402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a legend so sad he’s not with us anymore . 😭

  • @marcdurham5168
    @marcdurham5168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I was extremely blessing to have played bass in Roger's road band in the 70's. It was one helluva ride! I remember so well when he wrote this song. I think we started playing it the next show....you know....after we sang it in his suite til 6 or 7 in the morning! Hahahaha! Uh.....true story. And there are plenty more where that one came from. RIP RM.

    • @pambb5743
      @pambb5743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Marc Durham .....Hey! I got a great idea. Make some videos for us fans. Throw in a few pictures if you have any. There’s a lot of us that would love to hear some of those stories from the road. I love Roger. He was certainly a talented song writer. I’m going to be looking for your “Stories from the road” Marc. 😊

    • @rogershaw3694
      @rogershaw3694 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow don'belive it but if you did cool

    • @packingten
      @packingten 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rogershaw3694 I played for a cpl nashville stars and never mention their names because of comments like your,Playing an instrument for someone famous is not a huge deal!,You ever woke up on a silver eagle with 5 other men instead of your woman?,Hungry need a shower...BTW..I believe him😏

  • @patriciajrs46
    @patriciajrs46 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hadn't known/realized that he could play multiple instruments. Wow! That's cool. I've loved his music for years, but never thought to find his biography. I should have. He always makes me happier. RIP Roger. Thanks.

  • @tomb4575
    @tomb4575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Old Toy Trains" is one of the best Christmas songs ever!

  • @satchhuntzhall1
    @satchhuntzhall1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I think it was Roger who said " I'd rather be somebody's fool and happy than nobody's fool and alone"

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great quote! Thanks for that, Satch!

    • @davemojarra4734
      @davemojarra4734 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      satchhuntzhall1 100% SIMP.

    • @dwightplock1162
      @dwightplock1162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well put.

    • @walterkersting1362
      @walterkersting1362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well I wouldn’t.

    • @KelikakuCoutin
      @KelikakuCoutin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you rather be the clumsiest
      acrobat, or the most coordinated klutz?
      בס״ד

  • @LibertyLeslie
    @LibertyLeslie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A man who branded my childhood.

  • @careful...Icarus
    @careful...Icarus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nobody ever wrote with such a demented little twinkle like Mr. Miller. His song " I'm a Nut" is a personal favorite. RIP.

  • @PizzaHorseProductions
    @PizzaHorseProductions 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    His voice reminds me of my grandpa, and his clever lyrics and joyful sprit are an inspiration to this day

  • @frankjohnson8750
    @frankjohnson8750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always loved country music and still do. Roger Miller has always been tops to me. I miss those old days of country, not that it hasn't always been good, but ... Trailers For Sale Or Rent, oops King of The Road ☺ is definitely one of my favorite tunes. 👍👍👏👏🥰

  • @jumpinjiminy
    @jumpinjiminy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as a DETROITER < I was raised with this music. I love it it was the music of my childhood.

  • @treatmenice1564
    @treatmenice1564 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'll never forget Mr. Miller

    • @tarakaisershot4681
      @tarakaisershot4681 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nor I ... I loved "Old Friends" then and even more now that I am almost 74. D.R. Kaisershot

  • @irishmermaid4
    @irishmermaid4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...just wow! Great info on a beloved artist. Thank you!

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Roger Miller -
    American Pop Poet and a Classic
    Never Forgotten 🌟

  • @robin2012ism
    @robin2012ism 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks. Didn't know much about his career before his novelty songs. I read that he produced everything by himself in his basement studio.

  • @alanbradbury7778
    @alanbradbury7778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorites, 500 songs! What a rare and talented genius!

  • @fngrusty42
    @fngrusty42 ปีที่แล้ว

    Biggest regret is that I never got to see him sing . Listen to him all my life. His do wak a do music got me through many of hard days. Would have loved to thank him.

  • @puttentanesame6687
    @puttentanesame6687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You were my family's favorite, growing up in the 60's, you king of the road….

  • @stevep3698
    @stevep3698 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    never forgotten old friend

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, never! Thanks, Steve!

  • @hoborock007
    @hoborock007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    'Old Friends' great song!
    he also had another great song 'Little Toy Trains'
    I was living in Nashville in 1985 when 'Big River' his Broadway play came to town...it was wonderful and Roger did a rare
    performance as Pap Finn.
    I believe he was most proud of his song ..
    'We are Pilgrims'
    from that show.
    ..very talented, clever and witty guy

    • @Alpha11
      @Alpha11  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      How cool that you got to see that! Thanks for the info, hoborock007!

    • @annpamelafitzgerald6801
      @annpamelafitzgerald6801 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hoborock007 h

  • @jpmahoney56
    @jpmahoney56 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One dying and a burying....one of my favorites. Thank you Roger and thanks for sharing your talent. RIP

    • @Jinka1950
      @Jinka1950 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! One dyin and a buryin

  • @trixier6505
    @trixier6505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    His light has not dimmed. Thanks for shining on us.