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Chug a Lug (Roger Miller song)

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B-side
  
"Reincarnation"

Genre
  
Country

Label
  
Mercury

Released
  
August 1964

Length
  
2:02

Writer(s)
  
Roger Miller

"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.

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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."

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.

Cover versions

  • The British group The Swinging Blue Jeans covered the song on their 1966 Canada Capitol album Don't Make Me Over.
  • 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.

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    Chug-a-Lug (Roger Miller song) Wikipedia
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