Jody is my second cousin on my mom's side of the family. We used to go to family reunions and she would sing there with her daughter (Robin). She's a great woman and I'm proud to say I'm related to her!
Jody Miller was a hidden gem! Fantastic vocalist. I remember singing this song as a kid, too!:) And every word of it is positively true!:) You bet you will go without because the kids need shoes and clothes!:)
@@ImTheDaveman There was no mention of any relationship in Wikipedia. “Miller” is a common name that could’ve originated as English, Irish, German (“Mueller”) or Italian (“Mullino”).
I think Jody would proudly tell you that she loved being a house wife when she wasn't on the road performing. She was married to her high school sweetheart for 52 years. :) She gave birth to her daughter Robin weeks after recording this hit song.
+Jennifer McMullen really (well that's egg in my face), I tried finding a good bio online and could not, and the ones I could find of her did not mentioned her kid, I know she was born with the last name Miller, but thank you. Although I would argue being a semi successfull musician while having a kid is slightly different then being a stay at home mom doing house work all day, with four kids while being pregnant.
I enjoyed your original comment and I got what you were saying. I wanted to mention Jody's home life because it's always been so important to her. I'd say three Grammy nominations, one win, about 30 chart hits (on various Billboard charts) including 6 Top 10 Country Hits is pretty successful, especially when you factor in how well she nurtured her home life. I've heard Jody tell people how much she loved being a wife, mom, and grandmother. Am I a fan? You bet! She is one of the underrated greats--no auto-tune needed. Lots of great info here: facebook.com/Jody-Miller-418926134844636/
@DancingFalcons - Actually this was intended to be a tongue in cheek answer to Roger Miller's "King of the Road" and was not meant to reflect the norm of the day even then.
I don't understand why it's so wrong if a woman chooses that life. Being a successful, hardworking wife and mother is impressive and something to be proud of.
Nothing is wrong with it. For many women of the times however it was an obligation. They marred as teens and by the time they were 30 it was all they could do. Just imagine going to work at 17 for an employer that paid you in script and over the years had more control over your life then you did. Not all marriages were like that, but enough I knew of were . I grew up Mormon and knew many sister who came to church with black eyes and pregnant bellies.
This was a scopitones video. A very early version of primitive music videos. And apparently back in the time, a scopitones player was found in adult places like the pool hall or a bar. So chances are children would seldomly or sometimes never see the music videos.
What a great video. A wonderfully talented lovely artist (in short supply these days), A terrific song and just a nice sexy tongue-in-cheek picture of what this wife is to her man. Jody is a wonderful entertainer and I have always loved her music. Thank you for posting this winner. -Paula
Apparently back in the days a raunchy (for this time) video like this would never be aired on television. It would be played on a scopitones player. A scopitones player was usually be in a bar, arcade or hotel where kids usually didn't have access to them.
Terry Matson In the video, Jody never appears with the "spicy" girl dancers. They intercut those clips with her singing. I wish I knew the story behind this Scopitone video. She might not have been able to object. I am imagining a smoke-filled screening room. "No one wants this, Frank! It's a housewife! Spice it up!"
The best 'Answer' song ever recorded; an answer to one of the best 'Americana' songs ever: Roger Miller's. "King of the Road". 1965 was a great year for Millers and Music in General. 6/2019
The greatest Scopiotone of all time. Tight, fine rhythm and stunning to look at. That director adored gorgeous Jody and I'll bet he went on to features.
They should’ve given her pregnancy belly also why is she complaining when she has that many girls in her house who honestly don’t look like they know how to clean but like you can teach them
RIP while we enjoy your beautiful voice forever 💕 at 40 years young and stay-at-home mom, this has always been a favorite for my life. Thank you for sharing the blessing of your beautiful voice!
Jody was born in 1941 so she is in her late 60's now. She left "pop" music to sing gospel. BUT OH MY GOD! This video is sooo campy!!! I sorta recall it but I was like 4 then...and I LOVED it!
I hope she is. She deserves to have some life outside of the relentless drudgery of being a housewife and raising kiddos. Her DH has his nights out with "the boys", and I bet he doesn't pitch in and help at home, and takes her totally for granted.
Was she kin or married to Roger Miller?He sang another song also with the same tune but called "King of the Road" lol.....I'm thinking this song by her was written for the women....😂...
I think the fact that this song was on the B-Side of Roger Miller's King of the Road single probably contributed to the confusion. Great marketing by the record company. Was it RCA? I'm not sure.
Jody Miller was an artist for Capitol Records at the time of the release of "Queen of the House," which broke on a jazz station in Los Angeles and then went to #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on Hot Country and #4 on Easy Listening. Jody has said that the record would have charted higher on Hot 100 had Capitol Records pressing plant not run out of supply. The pressers simply could not keep up with public demand for the hit, as they had rushed the recording to press. "It cost us a gold record," explains Jody. The record still sold over half a million copies (which merits a gold record by today 's RIAA standards) and it also made Jody a Grammy winner in 1966. It was not a B side to Roger Miller, though. The B side to "Queen of the House" is "The Greatest Actor."
@@MarkBarringtonGIS Roger Miller recorded for Smash, a subsidiary of Mercury Records. Jody Miller recorded for Capitol Records. Still it is easy to think of “Queen of the House” as the B-side of “King of the Road”. A more correct description would be as an “answer song”.
The first time I heard this song it was on the Flip Wilson Show. Roger Miller sang, "King of the Road" and Wilson, in his Geraldine voice, sang, "Queen of the House". This video looks like they pulled a practical joke on Miller. The dancing women are never in the same shot Ms. Miller!
Gilgamess Or they added them and she couldn't do anything about it. This was meant for video jukeboxes in bars. They decided a singing housewife wasn't enough.
Always found it interesting that they released this song as a parody to Roger Miller's (no relation) song.. King of the Road, from just the year earlier.
I love it! The two songs compliment each other perfectly. One male the other female. They both describe ordinary blue-collar lives and hardships in a manner that neither glorifies nor wallows in victim.
