Chug-a-Lug (Roger Miller song)
| "Chug-a-Lug" | ||||
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| Single by Roger Miller | ||||
| from the album Roger and Out | ||||
| B-side | "Reincarnation" | |||
| Released | August 1964 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:04 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Roger Miller | |||
| Producer(s) | Jerry Kennedy | |||
| 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 US Billboard Hot 100 in 1964, becoming his second pop hit.
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."
Miller said that the song was based on a true story of a friend of his who "could drink a beer in 3 seconds.
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