This song just hummed into my head and I came here looking for it. How great is UA-cam?!!!! I remember when this was first on the radio. The unique voice of the very talented Roger Miller. Thanks for posting this clip. 👍😎🇳🇿✨🎸
My father used to sing this to my sisters and myself when we were all still small enough to fit in the tub at the same time. I'm near 40 now, and those times are burned into my memory like a hot iron on a bulls ass. Crazy how fast time goes by, and it still manages to feel so long ago. I'd give anything to hear my father sing this one last time.
We all miss Roger, he made so many great carefree, fun, and uplifting songs to sing along in '64-'65. This was a rare, serious, but for me, unforgettable and gorgeous, in its ballad, even if on the sad side in losing a love! Very well done, and one to think about in wanting to make-up, when having a disagreement with a person you really need to be with! A keeper if you know how to d/l it with RealPlayer!
My all-time favorite Roger Miller song, despite its sad lyrics, and wistful feeling of losing a love. He can sing "Chug-a-Lug" and "Dang Me" and even "King of the Road" (his acclaimed, Grammy-winning signature song) but he never sang any better or with more feeling than on "Engine Engine Number Nine." A superb ballad! Vastly under-rated singer, who we lost at only 56. He was a great country and novelty singer in the mid-1960s, presaging Ray Stevens in the 1970s. We miss you, Roger! Lung cancer from a lifelong smoking habit. Roger Miller, 56 (Jan. 2, 1936 - Oct. 25, 1992).
Ahab The Arab came out in 1962 with many more hits to follow. Ray Stevens career is still going the last I looked. So much for your theory. Roger burned bright for short while. Heroin,cigarettes,5 wives and 7 children later he burned out.
@@comicsgod53 I never asked for any comparison, least of all an inaccurate one from you. Somebody is always an inspiration to the next in the genre. Since you want to compare it was Roger Miller who earned a Tony and 11 Grammys. Stevens on those awards: 0 and 2. Both are in the Country Music Hall of Fame. I liked Ray Stevens parodies and novelties, but he was no Roger Miller. Hank Williams and others burned out young, but nobody tears them down (except you) for their human failings, and only appreciate their immense contributions to the genre, but not you. Chew on those points for awhile!
@@comicsgod53 Just to make sure you knew the cause of death was not 5 wives or 7 children, or heroin. It was cigarettes, causing lung cancer! There, fixed it for you!
Getting ready for school in the 1960s, Roger Miller was a staple on the local country music radio station-- Dang Me, Chugalug, King of the Road, Engine Engine Number Nine... So long ago and far away...
Tango Bango Roger wrote something great songs. This is my personal favorite of his. The shuffle beats swings, the simple guitar fills, and Roger’s very emotional, bluesy voice is so powerful. The key change. Simple, but so personal, the story he is telling. We can all relate to this tale.
He wrote more than his fun, nonsense songs like "Do-Wacka-Do" or "Chug-A-Lug" or "Dang Me." "King of the Road" was his signature song, winning a Grammy (1965) and it was a mix of half-serious, half-hearted fun song; but "Engine" was his finest overall song. Still touches me 58 years later! He also won 10 other Grammy Awards, and Broadway's Tony Award for writing the music and lyrics for Big River, which won a total of 7 Tony's including best musical in 1985. We miss you so much, Roger!
One of the saddest song ever recorded. The singer is trying to rationalize the fact she left him, by thinking there's a faint chance she will be dissuaded from embarking on her journey, even though, in reality there is absolutely no chance of her changing her mind.
Oh, do I ever so agree with you, George! I first heard this song for the first time, maybe 15 yrs ago or so, and I remember thinking it was so sad..and feeling so sorry for Roger! Knowing that she ain't comin' back..ever..
You think this is sad? I have sadder songs than EE #9 for you! There was a 'death' song rage in the early-'60s. Here's just three of them I distinctly hated, and avoid if I hear it on the radio: "Teen Angel" (1960) by Mark Dinning ua-cam.com/video/KG_VIcoiCFA/v-deo.html "Tell Laura I Love Her" (1960) by the great Ray Peterson ua-cam.com/video/wFjYrLxUiXo/v-deo.html "Patches" (1962) by Dickey Lee ua-cam.com/video/Dpjs9nEBVOQ/v-deo.html
On this day in 1965 {July 4th} Roger Miller's "Engine, Engine #9" peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for both those two weeks was "Before You Go" by Buck Owens... "Engine, Engine #9" reached #7 on Billboard's Top 100 chart... Between 1960 and 1986 the Fort Worth, Texas native had forty one records on the Hot Country Singles chart, eleven* made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, "Dang" for 6 weeks in July of 1964 and "King of the Road" for 5 weeks in March of 1965... Roger Dean Miller passed at the young age of 56 on October 25th, 1992 {lung cancer}... May he R.I.P. * He just missed having a twelfth Top 10 record when his "Tomorrow Night In Baltimore" peaked at #11 {for 2 weeks} in May of 1971... And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Country Singles' Top 10 on July 4th, 1965: At #3. "The Other Woman" by Ray Price #4. "What's He Doing In My World" by Eddy Arnold #5. "The Bridge Washed Out" by Warner Mack #6. "Ribbon of Darkness" by Marty Robbins #7. "The First Thing Ev'ry Morning (And the Last Thing Ev'ry Night)" by Jimmy Dean #8. "Blue Kentucky Girl" by Loretta Lynn #9. "Yes, Mr. Peters" by Roy Drusky & Priscilla Mitchell #10. "I'll Keep Holding On" by Sonny James
THIS is the saddest song ever written. Being in denial about a girl no longer loving you while you still love her so much and you feel as tho your life can’t go on without her.
Was trying to figure out why the train to the afterlife in Grim Fandango was named Engine Number 9. Thought at first it was an old reference to a train taking you away to the land of the dead. But in the game the hero is trying to find a woman who was scammed from getting a ticket on the train to the afterlife. I realize after listening to this song the train name was a reference to this song. The game is just saying the train is absent the woman, which has led to heartbreak for the hero who is trying to find her.
My youth was filled with good old classics. Sources like Warner Bros. cartoons, Captain Kangaroo and Sesame Street (among others) introduced me to inspiring songs and thoughtful melodies. Good luck finding it nowadays. 😢
@@davidthompson3136 I don't know why I asked, I usually go to 45cat for that information. I've been on that kick lately. Sometimes the B side Songs are telling. Thanks!
This is a takeoff of the old schoolyard chant from back in the day: Engine, engine number nine Going down Chicago line. If the train goes off the track, Do you want your money back?
It ain’t sad because it rhymes If it didn’t rhyme it’d be sad. Roger Miller to Ralph Emory one time “back then I was usually high enough to hunt ducks with a rake 💕🤦🏻♂️. ✌️OUT
wow what a ripoff of ''Walk right back'' by the Everly brothers did songwriter Sonny Curtis get credit for writing this? no he didn't but the music is his...........
bhollyfan hardin I see the similarity. Should this be another She’s So Fine v My Sweet Lord thing? It is hard to write something completely new. When John and Paul were writing, Paul would interject, that’s been done before. Paul was trying to come up with something original. Should basic drum beats be copyrighted so no one else can use them? There are only twelve tones in the Western music scale. There are only so many combinations one can come up with. A 12 bar blues is a genre many people like, but often has the same blues licks and stories of cheating and drinking. I would not want everything to be copyrighted, so no one else can use things. Jimi Hendrix would comb nightclubs in New York City after his gig was done in an effort to hear new licks from others guitarists he could rip off and use/modify. Music builds on previous work. The outstanding thing about the Everly Brothers work, they did not write their songs, was their outstanding harmony singing and timbre of their voice delivery. Roger Miller sang solo, no doubling, no harmony. All this lawsuit jazz about copyright is killing today’s music. The Land Down Under- Men At Work, somebody said the flute riff was an aboriginal folk tune and sued them. The flute player was very upset for years over this. He had no intention of ripping a song off. All these supposed rips offs, did you enjoy their songs? I certainly did.
My all time favorite by Roger Miller....I loved his unique voice....he left us way too soon....thanks for the music Roger ~~
This song just hummed into my head and I came here looking for it. How great is UA-cam?!!!! I remember when this was first on the radio. The unique voice of the very talented Roger Miller. Thanks for posting this clip. 👍😎🇳🇿✨🎸
The song resembles a lot to Walk Right back by the Everly Brothers
My father used to sing this to my sisters and myself when we were all still small enough to fit in the tub at the same time. I'm near 40 now, and those times are burned into my memory like a hot iron on a bulls ass. Crazy how fast time goes by, and it still manages to feel so long ago. I'd give anything to hear my father sing this one last time.
Just close your eyes …. your Dad is right there! 👍😎🇳🇿✨🌹🎸
40 years later I can still hear my father whistling King of the Road.
I live in Baltimore. I think we should make this our official song. Still wonderful after all these years: folk, blues, country - all in one. 💜
The phrasing of the lyrics is so unique in this underrated gem. We still love you Roger. I made sure my kids know your music
We all miss Roger, he made so many great carefree, fun, and uplifting songs to sing along in '64-'65. This was a rare, serious, but for me, unforgettable and gorgeous, in its ballad, even if on the sad side in losing a love! Very well done, and one to think about in wanting to make-up, when having a disagreement with a person you really need to be with! A keeper if you know how to d/l it with RealPlayer!
No one can sing this song like Roger! Beautiful!
NO ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song has a HUGE range.
My all-time favorite Roger Miller song, despite its sad lyrics, and wistful feeling of losing a love. He can sing "Chug-a-Lug" and "Dang Me" and even "King of the Road" (his acclaimed, Grammy-winning signature song) but he never sang any better or with more feeling than on "Engine Engine Number Nine." A superb ballad! Vastly under-rated singer, who we lost at only 56. He was a great country and novelty singer in the mid-1960s, presaging Ray Stevens in the 1970s.
We miss you, Roger! Lung cancer from a lifelong smoking habit.
Roger Miller, 56 (Jan. 2, 1936 - Oct. 25, 1992).
Ahab The Arab came out in 1962 with many more hits to follow. Ray Stevens career is still going the last I looked. So much for your theory. Roger burned bright for short while. Heroin,cigarettes,5 wives and 7 children later he burned out.
@@comicsgod53 I never asked for any comparison, least of all an inaccurate one from you. Somebody is always an inspiration to the next in the genre. Since you want to compare it was Roger Miller who earned a Tony and 11 Grammys. Stevens on those awards: 0 and 2. Both are in the Country Music Hall of Fame. I liked Ray Stevens parodies and novelties, but he was no Roger Miller. Hank Williams and others burned out young, but nobody tears them down (except you) for their human failings, and only appreciate their immense contributions to the genre, but not you. Chew on those points for awhile!
@@comicsgod53 Just to make sure you knew the cause of death was not 5 wives or 7 children, or heroin. It was cigarettes, causing lung cancer! There, fixed it for you!
I was listening to my dads cassettes and I came across this river Miller cassette and I listened to this song it is now on e of my favorites!
Massively brilliant song
J'adooooore cette chanson depuis au moins 50 ans, mes parents me l'ont fait découvrir ! Je l'écoute régulièrement, ne m'en lasse pas💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I've listen to it myself for the last 50 years or so. Still one of my favorites. Hope you have a wonderful holiday and new year.
@@billbilladaadaaa325 merci, oui les fêtes de fin d'années se sont bien passées et je vous souhaite également une super année 2022!
@@claudinemery4595 Thank You Claudine Mery.
Love this song it reminds me of a much younger time in my life! Not many people liked country music.
Getting ready for school in the 1960s, Roger Miller was a staple on the local country music radio station-- Dang Me, Chugalug, King of the Road, Engine Engine Number Nine... So long ago and far away...
Never another writer even gets close to this genius
One of Ol’ Mr. Miller’s best tunes!! 🥴
Tango Bango Roger wrote something great songs. This is my personal favorite of his. The shuffle beats swings, the simple guitar fills, and Roger’s very emotional, bluesy voice is so powerful. The key change. Simple, but so personal, the story he is telling. We can all relate to this tale.
Yes!!😄♥️
He wrote more than his fun, nonsense songs like "Do-Wacka-Do" or "Chug-A-Lug" or "Dang Me." "King of the Road" was his signature song, winning a Grammy (1965) and it was a mix of half-serious, half-hearted fun song; but "Engine" was his finest overall song. Still touches me 58 years later! He also won 10 other Grammy Awards, and Broadway's Tony Award for writing the music and lyrics for Big River, which won a total of 7 Tony's including best musical in 1985. We miss you so much, Roger!
One of the saddest song ever recorded. The singer is trying to rationalize the fact she left him, by thinking there's a faint chance she will be dissuaded from embarking on her journey, even though, in reality there is absolutely no chance of her changing her mind.
They never change their minds about matters like that .
Oh, do I ever so agree with you, George! I first heard this song for the first time, maybe 15 yrs ago or so, and I remember thinking it was so sad..and feeling so sorry for Roger! Knowing that she ain't comin' back..ever..
@@rancedodd Twice over in my case, mind set, never to change.
You think this is sad?
I have sadder songs than EE #9 for you!
There was a 'death' song rage in the early-'60s.
Here's just three of them I distinctly hated, and avoid if I hear it on the radio:
"Teen Angel" (1960) by Mark Dinning
ua-cam.com/video/KG_VIcoiCFA/v-deo.html
"Tell Laura I Love Her" (1960) by the great Ray Peterson
ua-cam.com/video/wFjYrLxUiXo/v-deo.html
"Patches" (1962) by Dickey Lee
ua-cam.com/video/Dpjs9nEBVOQ/v-deo.html
Lol
On this day in 1965 {July 4th} Roger Miller's "Engine, Engine #9" peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for both those two weeks was "Before You Go" by Buck Owens...
"Engine, Engine #9" reached #7 on Billboard's Top 100 chart...
Between 1960 and 1986 the Fort Worth, Texas native had forty one records on the Hot Country Singles chart, eleven* made the Top 10 with two reaching #1, "Dang" for 6 weeks in July of 1964 and "King of the Road" for 5 weeks in March of 1965...
Roger Dean Miller passed at the young age of 56 on October 25th, 1992 {lung cancer}...
May he R.I.P.
* He just missed having a twelfth Top 10 record when his "Tomorrow Night In Baltimore" peaked at #11 {for 2 weeks} in May of 1971...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Country Singles' Top 10 on July 4th, 1965:
At #3. "The Other Woman" by Ray Price
#4. "What's He Doing In My World" by Eddy Arnold
#5. "The Bridge Washed Out" by Warner Mack
#6. "Ribbon of Darkness" by Marty Robbins
#7. "The First Thing Ev'ry Morning (And the Last Thing Ev'ry Night)" by Jimmy Dean
#8. "Blue Kentucky Girl" by Loretta Lynn
#9. "Yes, Mr. Peters" by Roy Drusky & Priscilla Mitchell
#10. "I'll Keep Holding On" by Sonny James
OH, OH....This was when I was just getting into country music. What an incredible lineup of great music!!!!!
❤🇺🇸💙 Thank you!
Interesting. Thx
Always loved his music!
Great song! Thanks so much for the upload - haven't heard this one in ages. Thanks again.
One of the greatest ever.
YOU brought me to this song
And she doesn't love me anymore. Thanks a lot.
:)
YOU too?
@@jolopones and YOU?
YOU????
Wats up with all of YOU? Lol
THIS is the saddest song ever written. Being in denial about a girl no longer loving you while you still love her so much and you feel as tho your life can’t go on without her.
🎶🎵If my train goes off the tracks, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!
The 7 inch record was gifted to my many decades ago and I"m just now finding it....
Old is Gold
This Song Went To Number 7 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1965.
"...on the New York Transite Line.." oh sorry, wrong song... but i like this one here ,too
Black sheep bought me here..cool song
Thanks Haley.
Mr. "Bat-shit homeless guy" brought me here.
Was trying to figure out why the train to the afterlife in Grim Fandango was named Engine Number 9. Thought at first it was an old reference to a train taking you away to the land of the dead. But in the game the hero is trying to find a woman who was scammed from getting a ticket on the train to the afterlife. I realize after listening to this song the train name was a reference to this song. The game is just saying the train is absent the woman, which has led to heartbreak for the hero who is trying to find her.
Real music!
This is a counter Melody to the Everly Brothers great hit entitled “Walk right back” .
My youth was filled with good old classics. Sources like Warner Bros. cartoons, Captain Kangaroo and Sesame Street (among others) introduced me to inspiring songs and thoughtful melodies.
Good luck finding it nowadays. 😢
love this song
engine engine number 9 - if my track goes of PICK IT UP!!! WHOZ FUKINN TONIGHTT
Cette chanson fait penser au roman de Michel Butor: "La Modification" , vous ne trouvez pas ?................
You.
who played the guitar intro
Could be Chet.
What's on side B?
According to Wiki ….. "The Last Word in Lonesome is Me"
@@davidthompson3136 I don't know why I asked, I usually go to 45cat for that information. I've been on that kick lately. Sometimes the B side Songs are telling. Thanks!
I love this song I like Amtrak transport for train
An ultimate sad breakup song.
This is a takeoff of the old schoolyard chant from back in the day:
Engine, engine number nine
Going down Chicago line.
If the train goes off the track,
Do you want your money back?
Dad gum good
Joe Goldberg
It ain’t sad because it rhymes If it didn’t rhyme it’d be sad. Roger Miller to Ralph Emory one time “back then I was usually high enough to hunt ducks with a rake 💕🤦🏻♂️. ✌️OUT
Any Deftones fans here?
Great song Tom kirby
Bad couch
Shut it Ronald, or I will have to put you in a headlock.
Enjoy!
Hi
Sounds a little like "Walk Right Back" by The Everly Brothers.
Who is listening to this in 2022? Am I right?
Johnny Cash said Miller's voice was closest to his own.
It's "Sure do make her different.' Not "it sure do make a difference."
Suicide silence brought me here lol
You
wow what a ripoff of ''Walk right back'' by the Everly brothers did songwriter Sonny Curtis get credit for writing this? no he didn't but the music is his...........
bhollyfan hardin I see the similarity. Should this be another She’s So Fine v My Sweet Lord thing? It is hard to write something completely new. When John and Paul were writing, Paul would interject, that’s been done before. Paul was trying to come up with something original. Should basic drum beats be copyrighted so no one else can use them? There are only twelve tones in the Western music scale. There are only so many combinations one can come up with. A 12 bar blues is a genre many people like, but often has the same blues licks and stories of cheating and drinking. I would not want everything to be copyrighted, so no one else can use things. Jimi Hendrix would comb nightclubs in New York City after his gig was done in an effort to hear new licks from others guitarists he could rip off and use/modify. Music builds on previous work. The outstanding thing about the Everly Brothers work, they did not write their songs, was their outstanding harmony singing and timbre of their voice delivery. Roger Miller sang solo, no doubling, no harmony. All this lawsuit jazz about copyright is killing today’s music. The Land Down Under- Men At Work, somebody said the flute riff was an aboriginal folk tune and sued them. The flute player was very upset for years over this. He had no intention of ripping a song off. All these supposed rips offs, did you enjoy their songs? I certainly did.
Bad song
If you don’t like it, feel free to leave.
@@aviationlba747 I'm afraid they're too big of an uncultured swine to leave :|
Indeed.
@ Ronald La Foucade You mean BAD ASS song! Miller never wrote a bad song in his entire career.
Link YOUR Grammy winning music please... we'll wait
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