Words we used to use

[litl rooster]

  OT yer right, but one along that line was a "pump jockey"

[Leo Tanner]

Always knew when someone had takin a bad turn when he had a "hitch in his get along".  Got one those maself these days


Leo

[Forty Rod]

Anybody ever been a "pearldiver" in a cafe?

[litl rooster]

Anybody ever been a "pearldiver" in a cafe?

that's better than being a "honeydipper"

[Texas Lawdog]

One of my summer jobs in high schoolwas working at the city sewer treatment plant shoveling "sludge".

[Ozark Tracker]

 

[Texas Lawdog]

Working at the sewer plant that summer was an experience that I hadn't thought about in a long time.

[Leo Tanner]

Working at the sewer plant that summer was an experience that I hadn't thought about in a long time.

That's very understandable

     When was the last time anyone here got out an "cut a rug" or "shook a tail feather"?  It's Saturday, an it just sounds like fun


Leo

[Four-Eyed Buck]

Been quite awhile, Leo. this bum peg kinda limits those kind of activities........Buck

[Leo Tanner]

Mebbe ya outta go see a "sawbones". 


Leo

[Ozark Tracker]

That's very understandable

     When was the last time anyone here got out an "cut a rug" or "shook a tail feather"?  It's Saturday, an it just sounds like fun


Leo

been a quite a while,
when Jackie and I got together and for the next 2 years we always went at least 1 night a week for a little 2 steppin   
back then we lived within a mile of 2 really good dance halls.  nowdays it'd take a 50 mile drive  to get there.

[Silver Creek Slim]

"Paste boards"

Slim

[Delmonico]

Roller skates that clamp to your shoes and have steel wheels. Oh and use a key.

If you don't want to remember this, that's OK.

I rode my bicycle past your window last night
I roller skated to your door at daylight
It almost seems like you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
I been looking around awhile
You got something for me
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key

I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car
Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far
For somebody who don't drive
I been all around the world
Some people say, I done all right for a girl

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
I been looking around awhile
You got something for me
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key

I asked your mother if you were at home
She said, yes .. but you weren't alone
Oh, sometimes I think that you're avoiding me
I'm okay alone, but you've got something I need

Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out to see
La la la la la la la la, la la la la la la
Oh! I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key

[Leo Tanner]

I got a skate key around here somewhere.  When they went over ta the boot style (Derby King I believe was the brand) my first pair had BRICK wheels--no joke.  Bought em as used rentals from a rink.  Then they went ta them tenny shoe kind with the stopper up front.  Got out a the sport long before roller blades come.  Cars were much more interrestin ta me by then.


Leo

[Ozark Tracker]

Well you got to remember



Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
Ya can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
Ya can't take a shower in a parakeet cage
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

All ya gotta do is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down, do it, do it, do it

Well, ya can't go a-swimmin' in a baseball pool
Ya can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
Ya can't go swimmin' in a baseball pool
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't change film with a kid on your back
Ya can't change film with a kid on your back
Ya can't change film with a kid on your back
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't drive around with a tiger in your car
Ya can't drive around with a tiger in your car
Ya can't drive around with a tiger in your car
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

All ya gotta do is put your mind to it
Knuckle down, buckle down do it, do it, do it

Well, ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
Ya can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
Ya can't go fishin' in a watermelon patch
But you can be happy if you've a mind to

Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd
SPOKEN: "Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd"

FADE
Ya can't roller skate in a buffalo herd

[Texas Lawdog]

Written By Roger Miller.  Born in Erick, Oklahoma.

[Arcey]

Miller had a show at the City Arena when I was a kid. Warm-up act finished. No Miller. MC finally comes out 'n says Miller has tried back stage but he had the flu 'n was too sick ta even come out 'n say hello. Turnt out he was too drunk ta walk.

Did the show about a year later. Place was a sell out first time. Not even half full for the second.

[Leo Tanner]

Not too good fer the "king of the road"


Leo

[Forty Rod]

SHAZAM!!!

[Texas Lawdog]

Roger was an alcolholic but he was a great songwriter.