Chug-a-Lug (Roger Miller song)
| "Chug-a-Lug" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Roger Miller | ||||
| from the album Roger and Out | ||||
| A-side | Chug-a-Lug | |||
| B-side | Reincarnation[1] | |||
| Released | August 1964 | |||
| Genre | country music | |||
| Length | 2:02 | |||
| Label | Mercury Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Roger Miller | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Kennedy[2] | |||
| Roger Miller singles chronology | ||||
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"Chug-a-Lug" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Roger Miller. The song reached number 9 on the U.S. charts in 1964, becoming his second pop hit.
Content
The song is a humorous reminiscence of youthful encounters with homemade alcoholic beverages. The expression "chug-a-lug" refers to quickly downing a drink, and the lyrics describe the singer's reaction to the extra-strong liquor. Example: "I swallered it with a smile / (sound of swallowing) / I run ten mile! Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug / Makes you want to holler, 'Hi-dee-ho!' / Burns your tummy, don't ya know / Chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug."[3]
History
Miller said that the song was based on a true story of a friend of his who "could drink a beer in 3 seconds.[3]
Chart performance
| Chart (1964) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 9 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 23 |
Cover versions
- A cover of the song was recorded on the Kentucky Headhunters' 2005 album Big Boss Man.
- This song was re-worded and used for the theme of the Hey Hey It's Saturday segment Plucka Duck.
- Country singer Toby Keith included a live cover version on the deluxe edition of his 2010 album Bullets in the Gun.
References
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- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Roger-Miller-Chug-A-Lug/release/2125803
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Roger Miller interviewed on the Pop Chronicles (1969)
