Roger Miller's lyrics and rhyming systems, in both his novelty songs and ballads, seem most aptly defined as clever -- at an Einsteinian level. But this often served as a vehicle for the profound. Roger's honest introspection was unflinching. Note how the humor of "Do-Wacka-Do" sweetens his narrative of malevolent envy. "Hard-Headed Me" could well be titled "I, Dumbass." "One Dyin' and A-Buryin' " invites us to join him at the nadir of human experience. The wonderfully strange poetic structure of the first verse of "England Swings" took me years to get straight. It is unique as far as I know. I could go on this way for a couple more hours, but I'll wrap up with a declaration of my deep adoration for this artist and my eternal gratitude for the joy his legacy has brought.
@caroltaylor9853
4 жыл бұрын
Roger Miller one of a kind! Roger Miller made his mark. Roger Miller gone way too soon.
@lisawatson7456
4 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry Roger Miller........😢😢😢 he was a true hero
@plushman3685
2 жыл бұрын
What gem this KZitem find was
@mvaughan2297
8 ай бұрын
And that's my dad, Oklahoma's own Danny Vaughan, on guitar up there with Mr. Miller and Mr. Stuart! Went on to be one of the original members of the UCO Jazz Lab. Born in Beckham County himself, a ways east of Erick. I was three years old when he played this gig, he talked about how cool it was to get to play with Roger Miller, but I never thought I'd get to see it, and here it's been for 13 years. Thank you.
@paulbowman5248
8 ай бұрын
Hey, Marshall! I worked a lot with your dad and he was a great guitar player. We played Lyric Theatre together and taught next door to each other at Edmond Music. It was indeed a great honor to get to play with Roger Miller. I'm glad you found this video and thanks for commenting! PB
@bretmuldner
2 ай бұрын
I was thirty....
@kyannos
11 жыл бұрын
Yes he was one of the most underrated, was also a pretty good guitar picker
@thomaspick4123
4 жыл бұрын
Frank M Roger could write exquisite lyrics. A great songwriter.
@patriciajrs46
Жыл бұрын
He was so crazy and so good. I loved him. I loved the Buffalo Herd song, too.
@JohnNiemsMusic
7 жыл бұрын
Daddy's a pistal and I'm a son of a gun. Dang me Roger. Your songs were the best and most original of all time! hahaha
@claudeartephiuspairoux179
5 жыл бұрын
& the magnificent guitar lead Marty Stuart back Roger..
@thomaspick4123
4 жыл бұрын
Claude Artephius Pairoux Marty is playing the Byrd’s guitarist’s b-bender guitar.
@lindadanton-vizor2133
3 жыл бұрын
Marty Stuart brilliant as always.
@lindadanton-vizor2133
3 жыл бұрын
Marty Stuart brilliant as always.
@jimadams8182
4 жыл бұрын
You are not forgotten Roger!
@LongTrout
3 жыл бұрын
What a voice and what a showman....He was the king of the road.
@antientdude1100
5 жыл бұрын
He was my Hero.
@irenemccann7032
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous, thank Goodness for such a talented singer
@MsMarciax
10 жыл бұрын
Sad to think he died 3 years later :( one of the real greats... RIP Roger...
@Dufey19731
13 жыл бұрын
god i misss him
@allthatjazz-7
4 жыл бұрын
Nobody can sing that iconic song "King of the Road" as good as Roger Miller. It was made for him, it's uniquely his song.
@MJTheDJ1964
4 жыл бұрын
Darren Lewis well, he did write it.
@allthatjazz-7
4 жыл бұрын
@@MJTheDJ1964 That's not necessarily why he's the best singer of it though, is it ! No, I did not realise he wrote it, and it is an unusual song maybe rightfully called iconic. I still say, this is HIS song ,because, nobody does it, performs it, better than him. As I'm sure you deduce from my original statement.
@chuchulainn9275
2 жыл бұрын
I like the Statler Brothers' version.
@luckydog-287
4 жыл бұрын
Nice post! Thank you! Echo the great Roger Miller, and Marty Stewart!
@corneliadenninger5395
Жыл бұрын
* Stuart
@frankiebowie6174
4 жыл бұрын
He looks and sounds great!
@claudeartephiuspairoux179
4 жыл бұрын
Marty Stuart on a Beautiful great telecaster Lead guitar
@delcaplette7676
3 жыл бұрын
A true great artist....pure natural tallent.
@robertrogers3872
6 жыл бұрын
Roger Miller is one of my fiddle heros
@bradleyolsvik7820
5 жыл бұрын
I love rodger Miller
@arlenroth8373
5 жыл бұрын
AND Marty Stuart with Clarence White's Tele!
@jimmyhawke
2 жыл бұрын
Looks Like Marty Stewart playing guitar.
@musicfanhawk4523
2 жыл бұрын
it is!!
@corneliadenninger5395
Жыл бұрын
* Stuart
@peggymcnabb5198
2 жыл бұрын
Some of the relatives he is talking about is us.Armelia ( GRAY ) Miller is my grandma;s sister.
@lisawatson7456
4 жыл бұрын
I salute you Roger Miller you left too soon :(
@violinmke
4 жыл бұрын
1992 Lung Cancer. Yeah.
@sanjuandeulua
11 жыл бұрын
Happy to share it.
@RedDirtRules
4 жыл бұрын
Great footage. Love Roger Miller. It appears the soundman took Roger's telecaster out of the front mix when he heard how out of tune it was. Soundman was on top of it
@bosshogg1915
2 жыл бұрын
An awesome entertainer.
@1201zj
6 жыл бұрын
As a self taught musician and singer, Roger is a great example of what a frontman and singer should be. His projection and mic control are excellent. He knows what he can and cant do thus hardly singing a sour note ever
@1201zj
6 жыл бұрын
Not to mention his hilarious banter which is always appropriate and never boring or like "...ok Roger"
@23igna
5 жыл бұрын
@@1201zj Yep Roger's talent was innate. Like most of the greatest musicians of all he was self-taught like Elvis and Sinatra
@crazierthan-u7571
4 жыл бұрын
I think Roger might have been underrated as a vocalist. This baritone/ tenor had a powerful voice, at least when he chose to use his gift for good instead of evil 😉. "Engine Engine No. 9" showcases his range very well. His delivery of the song's second verse is mesmerizing.
@crazierthan-u7571
4 жыл бұрын
@@1201zj I agree Roger had a rare sense of humor -- they're still trying to find a cure 😉.
@sanjuandeulua
12 жыл бұрын
You're correct, there was not a Summer Olympics in 1986. This was a Summer Olympic Festival held in Norman ,OK. The date was 1989, not 1986. So thanks for bringing that to my attention....I have made the correction.
@vernaburns1629
2 жыл бұрын
Genius!!!
@pikeman80
Жыл бұрын
Strange to have a Summer Olympic Festival in 1989 since there was no Summer Olympics that year.
@paulbowman5248
Жыл бұрын
It was called a Summer Olympic Festival. Sort of a yearly tune up for the U.S. Olympians for the Olympics to come. Discontinued after 1995. kzitem.info/news/bejne/zm2YyGekhXSWim0. I put the Roger Miller performance on KZitem because I was playing drums.
@derekb6566
11 жыл бұрын
You're awesome for posting this
@theresaryan6440
Жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Roger! And Marty Stuar on back up !
@SafeChefCookware
2 ай бұрын
Play some Daniel Boone series they had back in the 60s he was in one he was Johnny Appleseed it was nice to see him in the Daniel Boone series with Fess Parker is Daniel Boone
@irenemccann7032
2 жыл бұрын
Loved him so clever.
@randygreenwood1096
5 жыл бұрын
Lorianne Crook is fantastic!
@LongTrout
3 жыл бұрын
I would share this if I wasn't in FaceBook Jail....I'll be back for you later.
@SafeChefCookware
2 ай бұрын
That's for sure man he's definitely missed
@teleuser
8 ай бұрын
Marty Stewart on guitar with him.
@Runawayslave2023
12 жыл бұрын
Check out the hair that is wearing Marty Stuart!
@Danimal1577
5 жыл бұрын
errgsd LOL 😂
@oldmanbiggie
11 жыл бұрын
It's a shame I can't share this on Facebook, I get this error message "flash objects must have the 'source' and 'picture' attributes" .....
@92jurassic
12 жыл бұрын
there wasn't one in 1989 either sir.
@mitchvuksanovich
2 жыл бұрын
Is that a Young Marty Stuart on guitar??? Mitch.
@musicfanhawk4523
2 жыл бұрын
yes it's Marty
@TheBRAGE
8 жыл бұрын
What os was that?
@anthonyfoutch3152
Жыл бұрын
The olympics were in OK?
@paulbowman5248
Жыл бұрын
It was called a Summer Olympic Festival.
@nadiastupski5074
Жыл бұрын
Dang me was written about his father?!?
@shaynmo
12 жыл бұрын
awsum! how bout them white moniters..
@rickstrandberg6398
Жыл бұрын
Clarification, good musicians, horrible sound
@MyWoodrowForever
11 жыл бұрын
that is one ugly-ass jacket Marty is wearing - LOL
@rickstrandberg6398
Жыл бұрын
Roger kicking ass inspite of horrible band!
@daisydixie1178
2 жыл бұрын
Band sucked. Too blues sounding.
@claudeartephiuspairoux179
4 жыл бұрын
Marty Stuart on a Beautiful great telecaster Lead guitar
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