Chug-a-Lug

"Chug-a-Lug" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Roger Miller. The song reached #9 on the U.S. charts in 1964, becoming his second pop hit.

Content

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."

Chart performance

Cover versions

• 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.
• Daimi recorded a Danish version of the song and it appears in the end of the 2010 movie Klovn - The Movie.