Classic American singer-songwriter Roger Miller knew how to have a good time. The self-styled "King of the Road" was known for his love of novelty songs and his ability to turn a quick phrase.

One of my earliest memories of music is Roger Miller, depicted as a lute-toting rooster, whistling over the credits to Disney’s Robin Hood. The tune still gets stuck in my head on a near daily basis ...

Today (December 2) would have been Roger Miller’s 89th birthday. Miller has a deep and varied discography. However, many remember him for his novelty songs. Tracks like “You Can’t Roller Skate in a ...