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Roger Miller Trivia Quiz

A quiz on Roger Miller, singer of 'King of the Road' and many others.

A multiple-choice quiz by ressas. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ressas

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,069

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
379

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. One of the following songs is not on Roger Miller's 'Greatest Hits' album. It is? Hint

Chugalug

England Swings

Dang Me

Jody and the Kid

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 'King of the Road' what did he smoke? Hint

nothing

cigarettes

cigars

a pipe

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 'You Can't Roller-Skate in a Buffalo Herd', what couldn't you do with a kid on your back? Hint

sing a song

kiss your wife

change film

ride a horse

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Question 4 of 10

4. What famous country singer and songwriter wrote the poignant 'Jody and the Kid'? Hint

Roger Miller

Don Schlitz

Kris Kristofferson

Dennis Linde

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or false: The singer of 'Queen of the House' was Roger Miller's wife?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 'Chugalug', what words describe the moonshine still mentioned in the song?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What - or who - was on bicycles on 'England Swings'? Hint

bobbies

guards

children

policemen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Roger lent his voice and musical talents to a Disney movie. Which movie was it?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the album '1970' Roger Miller sings 'Tom Green County Fair', a lighthearted look about growing up. Written by a renowned country songwriter, this song is a little gem. Who wrote it? Hint

Kris Kristofferson

Dennis Linde

Don Schlitz

Jeff Henley

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 'Dang Me' what was sweet? Hint

Maple Syrup

Chocolate and Honey

Sugar and Maple Syrple

Tiny Babies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the following songs is not on Roger Miller's 'Greatest Hits' album. It is?

Answer: Jody and the Kid

'Jody and the Kid' is on his LP '1970', which I think is his best work in my humble opinion. 'Chugalug', 'Dang Me', and 'England Swings' are all on 'Greatest Hits'

2. In 'King of the Road' what did he smoke?

Answer: cigars

In 'King of the Road' he says that he smokes old stogeys (cigars) that he has found, short but not too big around.

3. In 'You Can't Roller-Skate in a Buffalo Herd', what couldn't you do with a kid on your back?

Answer: change film

Nope - you can't change film with a kid on your back, according to the funny 'You Can't Rollerskate in A Buffalo Herd'. It might be hard to ride a horse with a kid on your back too! {;)}

4. What famous country singer and songwriter wrote the poignant 'Jody and the Kid'?

Answer: Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson wrote this sweet little song, guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye.

5. True or false: The singer of 'Queen of the House' was Roger Miller's wife?

Answer: False

Jody Miller, who sang 'Queen of the House' was not married to Roger. His two wives were Leah and Mary.

6. In 'Chugalug', what words describe the moonshine still mentioned in the song?

Answer: covered up

The moonshine still in 'Chugalug' was, according to the song, 'covered up, covered up'.

7. What - or who - was on bicycles on 'England Swings'?

Answer: bobbies

'Bobbies on bicycles, two by two'...from 'England Swings'.

8. Roger lent his voice and musical talents to a Disney movie. Which movie was it?

Answer: Robin Hood

In 'Robin Hood', the animated Disney movie, Roger did the voice of the rooster minstrel. Speaking of Robin Hood, I need to watch that again...

9. On the album '1970' Roger Miller sings 'Tom Green County Fair', a lighthearted look about growing up. Written by a renowned country songwriter, this song is a little gem. Who wrote it?

Answer: Dennis Linde

Dennis Linde has written many, many songs for different artists, like 'Calling Baton Rouge' for Garth Brooks.

10. In 'Dang Me' what was sweet?

Answer: Sugar and Maple Syrple

'Dang Me' is one of my favorite songs by Roger Miller...I like the way that he called it 'maple syrple' instead of 'maple syrup' - it adds some more whimsy to the song. That, and what rhymes with purple?

Source: Author ressas

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