''Roger and Out'' is the debut studio

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artist

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, which was released under the

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label in 1964. The second release did not chart but the first reached #3 on country album charts and #37 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and was ultimately certified as Gold by the RIAA. Two singles were released from the album including " Chug-a-Lug" and "

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." Both peaked in the top 10 on the

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, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and Canadian charts, with the latter handing Miller the first #1 hit of his recording career. The album took only two days to record, and did not include all material cut from the session, however ''Roger and Out'' was the first release of material from this period.

Reception

Critics were astonished at how well the first single had done, considering its differences with the

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material dominating radio at the time.

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reviewed the album long after its release, and gave it 4 stars, citing the "unique" and "rich" talent of Miller, displayed on the album. "Chug-a-Lug" and "Dang Me" were mentioned as "classics" and the track "Got 2 Again," was described as "catchy." Although the reviewer stated that the "playing" on the album was "top notch" and "the concept original," the record's shortness was criticized and compared to trying to drive to "Nashville on half a tank of gas."

Track listing

Chart positions

Singles

Personnel

*Roger Miller - guitar, vocals *Ray Edenton -

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References

{{Authority control 1964 debut albums Roger Miller albums Albums produced by Jerry Kennedy Smash Records albums Vertigo Records albums