Alan-A-Dale is a major character from Disney's 1973 animated feature film, Robin Hood. The story of the legendary outlaw is portrayed with the characters as humanoid animals.
Country singer Roger Miller wrote and performed this song for the 1973 Disney animated feature Robin Hood. As Miller's young family grew, his desire for fame and success continued to grow, as well. "Miller was married three times and fathered eight children.
"Before he headed to Nashville to become a songwriter, Texas-born Miller grew up on an impoverished farm in the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma during the Great Depression and joined the army to avoid jail time for stealing a guitar. He functions as the narrator, using songs to tell the story. All Fall Down.
He has been angry, cool, magic, a rebel and, of course, marching home.
Roger Dean Miller Sr. was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, widely known for his honky-tonk-influenced novelty songs and his chart-topping country and pop hits "King of the Road", "Dang Me", and "England Swings", all from the mid-1960s Nashville sound era. Alan-A-Dale is based on the minstrel of the same name from various Robin Hood legends and is depicted as a rooster. The stories behind "Shine," "December," "The World I Know" and other Collective Soul hits.A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs
Ain't That Fine. Country singer Roger Miller wrote and performed this song for the 1973 Disney animated feature Robin Hood is a legendary hero of English folklore who steals from the rich and gives to the poor with the help of his Merry Men, including his lieutenant, Little John. Subsequent public interest in Miller led to the success he had long hoped for but brought with it struggles for the performer that are often associated with life in the entertainment business: periods of burnout as well as alcoholMiller married Leah Kendrick of San Antonio in 1964. For songwriters, Johnny represents the American man.
"This would have been his ultimate dream come true," says Mary Miller, "the ultimate recognition of his songwriting and musical artistry." The cast of talking animals includes Robin Hood the fox and his pal Little John the bear, along with Miller's Alan-a-Dale, a rooster who narrates the film. After growing up in Oklahoma and serving in the United States Army, Miller began his musical career as a songwriter in the late 1950s, writing such hits as "Billy Bayou" and "Home" for Jim Reeves and "Invitation to the Blues"
Arkansas. Miller's song follows the pair's friendship and their bravery in the face of imminent danger:Miller wrote and sang two other songs for the film: "Whistle-Stop" and "Not in Nottingham.
Alan-A-Dale is based on the minstrel of the same name from various Robin Hood legends and is depicted as a rooster. The Sheriff visits Friar Tuck's church to steal from the poor box, angering Friar Tuck to the point that he viciously attacks the Sheriff until he too is arrested. Little John, legendarily known for his size, was easily a big overgrown bear. All I Love Is You. Robin Hood Original theatrical release poster Directed byWolfgang Reitherman Produced byWolfgang Reitherman Story by Larry Clemmons Ken Anderson Vance Gerry Frank Thomas Eric Cleworth Julius Svendsen David Michener Based onThe legend of Robin Hood Starring Peter Ustinov Phil Harris Brian Bedford Terry-Thomas Roger Miller Pat Buttram George Lindsey Andy Devine Music byGeorge Bruns Edited by Tom Acosta Jim Melton Production company Walt Disney Productions Distributed byBuena Vi… Roger Miller was born on January 2, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA as Roger Dean Miller.