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.
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.
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
@@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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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. ruclips.net/video/m7bb3nLBeW8/видео.html. I put the Roger Miller performance on RUclips because I was playing drums.
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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.
Bad
Yes he was one of the most underrated, was also a pretty good guitar picker
Frank M Roger could write exquisite lyrics. A great songwriter.
& the magnificent guitar lead Marty Stuart back Roger..
Claude Artephius Pairoux Marty is playing the Byrd’s guitarist’s b-bender guitar.
Marty Stuart brilliant as always.
Marty Stuart brilliant as always.
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.
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
I was thirty....
Roger Miller one of a kind!
Roger Miller made his mark.
Roger Miller gone way too soon.
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
What gem this RUclips find was
I’m sorry Roger Miller........😢😢😢 he was a true hero
Sad to think he died 3 years later :( one of the real greats... RIP Roger...
You are not forgotten Roger!
He was so crazy and so good. I loved him. I loved the Buffalo Herd song, too.
What a voice and what a showman....He was the king of the road.
He was my Hero.
god i misss him
Absolutely fabulous, thank Goodness for such a talented singer
Some of the relatives he is talking about is us.Armelia ( GRAY ) Miller is my grandma;s sister.
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.
Darren Lewis well, he did write it.
@@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.
I like the Statler Brothers' version.
Marty Stuart on a Beautiful great telecaster Lead guitar
Nice post! Thank you! Echo the great Roger Miller, and Marty Stewart!
* Stuart
Looks Like Marty Stewart playing guitar.
it is!!
* Stuart
AND Marty Stuart with Clarence White's Tele!
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
He looks and sounds great!
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.
I would share this if I wasn't in FaceBook Jail....I'll be back for you later.
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
Not to mention his hilarious banter which is always appropriate and never boring or like "...ok Roger"
@@1201zj Yep Roger's talent was innate. Like most of the greatest musicians of all he was self-taught like Elvis and Sinatra
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.
@@1201zj I agree Roger had a rare sense of humor -- they're still trying to find a cure 😉.
Happy to share it.
A true great artist....pure natural tallent.
Roger Miller is one of my fiddle heros
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
I salute you Roger Miller you left too soon :(
1992 Lung Cancer. Yeah.
An awesome entertainer.
I love rodger Miller
Genius!!!
You're awesome for posting this
Lorianne Crook is fantastic!
Rest in Peace Roger! And Marty Stuar on back up !
Strange to have a Summer Olympic Festival in 1989 since there was no Summer Olympics that year.
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. ruclips.net/video/m7bb3nLBeW8/видео.html. I put the Roger Miller performance on RUclips because I was playing drums.
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" .....
Check out the hair that is wearing Marty Stuart!
errgsd LOL 😂
Loved him so clever.
there wasn't one in 1989 either sir.
Is that a Young Marty Stuart on guitar??? Mitch.
yes it's Marty
That's for sure man he's definitely missed
Marty Stewart on guitar with him.
😮
😢❤😢😅
What os was that?
Dang me was written about his father?!?
The olympics were in OK?
It was called a Summer Olympic Festival.
awsum! how bout them white moniters..
that is one ugly-ass jacket Marty is wearing - LOL
Clarification, good musicians, horrible sound
Roger kicking ass inspite of horrible band!
Band sucked. Too blues sounding.
Marty Stuart on a Beautiful great telecaster Lead guitar