"Engine Engine #9" is a song written and recorded by American

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artist

Roger Miller Roger Dean Miller Sr. (January 2, 1936 – October 25, 1992) was an American singer-songwriter, widely known for his honky-tonk-influenced novelty songs and his chart-topping Country music, country and pop hits "King of the Road (song), Ki ...

. It was released in May 1965 as the lead single from the album, ''

The 3rd Time Around ''The 3rd Time Around'' is the third studio album by American country music singer Roger Miller. It was released under the Smash Records label in June 1965 (see 1965 in country music). The record reached #1 on the country album charts and #13 on ...

''. The song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. country singles chart. The song was most famously quoted in rap duo

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The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" is a song by the Native Tongues affiliate Black Sheep, from their debut album '' A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing''. It was released in October 1991 as the second single from the album. The song quotes the Roger Mille ...

", an extended version of another song, " The Choice Is Yours". This quote refers to the MTA NYC # 9 subway line that used to exist.

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1965 singles Roger Miller songs Songs written by Roger Miller Song recordings produced by Jerry Kennedy Mercury Records singles 1965 songs {{1960s-country-song-stub