Miller performed at the Snake River Stampede in Nampa back in 1972.īoise broadcast historian Frank Aden remembers it well. Rumor has it his main inspiration for the “King of the Road” song originated right here in Boise. Miller was known for composing songs while on the road, scribbling down lyrics here and there, between all his concerts and TV appearances. Roger Miller’s song “King of the Road” was a huge hit back then, topping the Billboard charts and selling more than ten million records. What has also survived is the belief that he got the inspiration for his signature song –- “King of the Road” -– right here in the Treasure Valley.īut did he really? Or is it simply an urban legend?īack in the Sixties, when songs were played on vinyl records and AM radios, listeners knew well the story of a down-on-his luck hobo … smoking stogies … railing the rails … earning his keep wherever he could. The correct lyrics are: "Old worn out suit and shoes.BOISE, Idaho - Twenty-seven years ago this month, country music icon Roger Miller died of cancer … leaving behind a whole slew of hit songs that have survived over the years. Bruce from Modesto, CaYour lyrics: "Old worn out clothes and shoes,".Lalah from Wasilla, AkThe Proclaimers covered this.I mean, think about it: singing about smoking occasionally. Or maybe one of them tends to be inspired by someone else with the same last name. Maybe Roger Miller and Steve Miller are related in some way. It sounds like a typical Steve Miller song. Andrew from Birmingham, United StatesThis song is very cool.Adam from Los Angeles, CtOne of many hits this guy had-very enjoyable to listen to.Budoshi from Sandnessjøen, NorwayVery enjoyable to sing as well.She also won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for the song!!! Barry from Sauquoit, NyIn 1965 Jody Miller released an answer record to "King of the Road" the song was titled "Queen of the House", it peaked at #12.One other track from the album also made Billboard's Top 100 chart, "Do-Wacka-Do", it peaked at #31 (on the Country Singles chart it reached #15). Was track eight on his second studio album, 'The Return of Roger Miller', and album reached #2 on Billboard's Country Hits album chart and #4 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. It reached #1 (for 5 weeks) on March 21st on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.Īnd on February 7th it also peaked at #1 (for 10 weeks) on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn March 14th 1965, "King of the Road" by Roger Miller peaked at #4 (for 1 week) on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart it had enter the chart on January 24th at position #63 and spent 13 weeks on the Top 100 (and for 7 of those 13 weeks it was on the Top 10).it was at #6 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn this day in 1965 on United Kingdom's Record Retailer chart.Īnd in the U.S.A.How could we do that? Where did you obtain the information? Khan Artsfols from Kitchener, OnA number of us in Kitchener, Ontario would like to authenticate the information from that Mike Douglas episode.Brenda Rychkun from Just Outside Of Vancouver Bc CanadaI really really enjoyed this wonderful talented man and he will always be with us through his iconic style and music as all of the wonderful female and male singers that we said good night to over the years.Anyway, good old tune, fun to sing along with. It's such a rich story and he could have gone on for 4 minutes, or at least over 3. My biggest problem with this song is that it's too short. Jeffnc from NcA few listed words in the lyrics are obviously wrong just by listening to him sing it, but no big deal.They think Roger says he is King of the Road.īut actually, it's just the opposite: "I'm a man of means, BY NO MEANS King of the Road." Dan Hughes from Champaign, IlMost people misunderstand this song.Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind I sing, trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let, fifty cents I smoke old stogies I have found, short, but not too big aroundĪll their children, and all of their namesĪnd every lock that ain't locked when no one's around Third boxcar, midnight train, destination Bangor, Maine I'm a man of means by no means, king of the road No phone, no pool, no pets, I ain't got no cigarettes Trailers for sale or rent, rooms to let, fifty cents
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