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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I have no issues
@Hackthegolfer
2 жыл бұрын
I never realized how much his music was incorporated into my childhood. RIP Roger.
@jason681174
5 жыл бұрын
I think Roger was one of the most underrated and underappreciated writers in his lifetime. Still one of my all time favorites
@kerrymartin7557
Жыл бұрын
I loved his voice as the narrator in Robin Hood!
@pacrimco
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Nice tale!
@sweetcaroline2060
Жыл бұрын
@@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 🙏.
@georgefitter7656
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@franksunden8789
5 жыл бұрын
Talent like that is very, very rare, thank you for the gifts you gave, and no Roger, you won't be forgotten
@aylamiller5752
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@rogerwilco4397
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@nirvana613
3 жыл бұрын
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
@otherbg
5 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Otherbg: Wow. What wonderful memories you must have. ❤️
@sweetcaroline2060
3 жыл бұрын
Ahh.....that was good. What a talent! And he was so funny. I remember him well. RIP, Roger. You are not forgotten.💖
@kevinstephenson3880
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@yolandagee3925
3 жыл бұрын
He sang such great songs. I liked Dang me and the other popular tunes back in the day. RIP Roger Miller.
@umedavk2011
3 жыл бұрын
Another star who gave me so much pleasure in my teens and beyond ! THANK YOU ROGER !!
@edithsymmans3273
3 жыл бұрын
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....
@Kate1Chopin
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@andrewsmith5293
5 жыл бұрын
My dad was a huge Roger Miller fan. I know all them songs by heart and they always make me think of my dad,
@ameliasandersjohnson3604
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@MarilynFromTarotClarity
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregfisher4529
7 жыл бұрын
We will never see the likes of Roger Miller again. One in a zillion!
@Alpha11
7 жыл бұрын
Very sad but very true! Thank you, Greg!
@jjkcharlie
5 жыл бұрын
You know kris kristofferson is an Elder? 80 something.
@jerryturner2310
5 жыл бұрын
Only one in my opinion that can come close is Ray Stevens.
@CaptainSpalding72
5 жыл бұрын
Hope not. Cornball shit.
@E621_Rule34
4 жыл бұрын
I mean hank williams was great to but they are two complete different people and that you can tell
@irenemccann7032
4 жыл бұрын
Fabulous songwriter and singer, his songs where magnificent,so clever with his lyrics.
@glenfenderman
6 жыл бұрын
I met Roger Miller. He was a wonderful guy. He signed a bunch of my albums.
@raphaela9978
5 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
"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"
@Fandangtastic
4 жыл бұрын
I loved Rodger Miller. I will always remember his singing, and his wonderful humour. Thank you sir.
@brahilly
3 жыл бұрын
Something about Miller's voice. May God's grace shine upon him.
@antientdude1100
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that lovely story (and for watching).
@clairetweeter5155
6 жыл бұрын
Lucky! What’d you talk about?
@ThePamAnne
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! He's always been one of my favorites. I loved his off-beat sense of humor.
@dekenewberg9718
5 жыл бұрын
..@@ThePamAnne
@walterwhite3018
5 жыл бұрын
Cool story bro. Sorry for the loss
@adamlibertoski1460
3 жыл бұрын
3rd generation Roger fan here. He will be remembered forever. My nana played him on record for us when we were kids.
@buckodonnghaile4309
6 жыл бұрын
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!
@whayneneal
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@trevorbyron1727
5 жыл бұрын
After all these yrs, his songs still pops into my head
@skyebird3933
3 жыл бұрын
Loved Roger, a genius song writer. ❤
@dawnrussell8867
6 жыл бұрын
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
@jeffbrow9642
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dawn
@michellelekas211
2 жыл бұрын
He was also super cute
@josemoreno3334
5 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Roger. You are " King of the Road ".
@Satine_Moisant
5 жыл бұрын
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...
@evamagnusson1431
7 жыл бұрын
Even his speaking voice was incredible just loved his music so much and voice.
@mirandadickerson8482
4 жыл бұрын
Real country music. I'm 53 and I love Roger Miller. God bless him in heaven.
@darrylthomas815
3 жыл бұрын
This guy wrote or sang my favorite country songs and l didn't know it! KING OF KANSAS CITY!
@billcenne7262
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@lovelife6622
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@tatertotsRgood
5 жыл бұрын
I will never forget him. Thank you for ALL the wonderful memories and music Sir
@sigaries4062
5 жыл бұрын
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..
@toriann56
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@deemariedubois4916
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@christopherhanna5754
5 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
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
@RebelRacer70
8 ай бұрын
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!
@joeandreola4205
5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful unique singing voice!!
@maihumamai4383
5 жыл бұрын
Roger Miller a true legacy of American country music. He will be always remembered.
@timj41
4 жыл бұрын
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
@gerardjones7881
3 жыл бұрын
my mum met him, he was a genuine decent guy.
@OldDogNewTrick
6 жыл бұрын
Another old favourite of mine. Have greatly enjoyed so many of his songs over the years. Gone too soon.
@sccjono
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@novidsheremovealong1893
7 жыл бұрын
"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
@felixmadison5736
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnc8770
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@RamblinAMX390
7 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite country artist. Never ever heard a bad Roger Miller tune.
@PatriotAcresinTexas
4 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Roger. We still remember you and still love your humor and music.
@JMPK23
4 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesvalentine4597
Жыл бұрын
You won’t ever be forgotten by me Roger thanks for the good times 💕✌️
@trixier6505
2 жыл бұрын
His light has not dimmed. Thanks for shining on us.
@robbiemendenhall9381
2 жыл бұрын
What a man he was! Awesome singer/ songwriter! And comedian!!!
@michaelclark4043
7 ай бұрын
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. 😅
@shellydehart8217
3 жыл бұрын
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 ♥️😥👍😊
@penname1001
7 жыл бұрын
Aww, that was a sweet, heartfelt close the narrator gave Roger, ty.
@evrav4
3 ай бұрын
Fan favorite right off the bat still play Rogers material all the time Rip
@meanmreen
6 жыл бұрын
My favourite country singer/songwriter of all time, he had all the right elements.
@stumpmonkey7068
4 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see a story with a happy ending.
@connorwilliams9402
4 жыл бұрын
What a legend so sad he’s not with us anymore . 😭
@martinhanley9524
4 жыл бұрын
Multi talented ;Funny, a great songwriter, a great performer, singer, awesome talent 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@fngrusty42
Жыл бұрын
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.
@tomb4575
4 жыл бұрын
"Old Toy Trains" is one of the best Christmas songs ever!
@thomaspick4123
5 жыл бұрын
Engine, Engine, #9. My favorite. Roger wrote some good songs. His unique voice was instantly recognizable.
@strat8333
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Me too! Thank you, Paul!
@jerrygill931
2 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget Roger. Thanks.
@howabouthetruth2157
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Way to spread the word, howabouthetruth! Thank you for watching!
@paulhudnall6460
4 жыл бұрын
"River in the Rain" & "Old Friends"
@99thDimension
4 жыл бұрын
King Of The Road put the wanderlust in to all the teens back when it was safe to hitch a hike...back when being a Hobo was a cool thing to do,
@LenHummelChannel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Roger was a real maverick and a genius at writing memorable songs that just about EVERYBODY loved to hear and/or sing.
@Alpha11
7 жыл бұрын
He was truly awesome. Thank you, Len!
@takayama1638
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@richmarsh5029
6 жыл бұрын
King of the Road. R.I.P
@patriciajrs46
9 ай бұрын
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.
@frankjohnson8750
Жыл бұрын
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. 👍👍👏👏🥰
@ghostownaproach
4 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
I remember (just barely) seeing Spade Cooley at that Del Mar Fairgrounds.
@alanbradbury7778
5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites, 500 songs! What a rare and talented genius!
@wendellstafford8447
6 жыл бұрын
First album I ever owned was Dang Me, think it was 1964 I was 11. I still have it and sing along.
@jumpinjiminy
6 жыл бұрын
as a DETROITER < I was raised with this music. I love it it was the music of my childhood.
@hiitsaliciaempathylovepeac5262
3 жыл бұрын
I ASSURE YOU dear friend....You will NEVER EVER be forgotten...by ME & MILLIONS of others!!! 💚
@darrellborland119
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a nice video of a great fella'.
@garybravo
7 жыл бұрын
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!"
@bethbartlett5692
7 жыл бұрын
Roger Miller - American Pop Poet and a Classic Never Forgotten 🌟
@BigMamou367
5 жыл бұрын
Chug a lug Chug a lug. Who can forget Roger Miller. I grew up on him. He was so young when he passed away.
@LibertyLeslie
6 жыл бұрын
A man who branded my childhood.
@marcdurham5168
6 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Wow don'belive it but if you did cool
@packingten
4 жыл бұрын
@@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😏
@joshrodgers3871
6 жыл бұрын
I remember in the day what great music in times I’m sorry for this new generation they will never have music like we had it
@puttentanesame6687
5 жыл бұрын
You were my family's favorite, growing up in the 60's, you king of the road….
@Dan01952
4 жыл бұрын
I got to see Roger entertain onboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, moored in San Diego Harbor on July 4th, 1976, our BiCentennial. Stationed there in the Navy, at North Island Naval Air Station, I found Roger Miller was the hit of our celebration show which shared a stage on the USS Constitution in Boston Harbor. Every 20 minutes the show would swap coasts and entertainers. Between swaps when TV was in Boston, the San Diego stage was empty. About 2 minutes before the switch back to us, a TV spokesman would go on stage and cheer us on to get excited,...we weren't. That is, until Roger came on stage with his guitar and a chair where he sat down, played and sang through his 20 minute set and then he returned between everyone else's sets. He single handedly SAVED THE SHOW for a flightdeck full of sailors. Salute!
@treatmenice1564
6 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget Mr. Miller
@tarakaisershot4681
4 жыл бұрын
Nor I ... I loved "Old Friends" then and even more now that I am almost 74. D.R. Kaisershot
@davidfoos8396
4 жыл бұрын
This bought tears to my eyes.
@fonkyhonky1979
4 жыл бұрын
❤️ooh de lally, Roger... Love goes on & on, my brother!
@sojournfive4884
Ай бұрын
Never ever forgotton! Thats why I came here!
@taimidiscala27
6 жыл бұрын
I love Roger Millar & too bad he left us so soon ! RIP Roger , we still Love you !
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