As I venture onto FilmFreeway to tally “We Need Rent Money’s” successes on its movie trailer (Focus Film Festival and American Picture International Film Festival) a song pops into my head.
You guessed it.
It’s “King of the Road” by Roger Miller.
This old country tune—about the day-to-day life of a hobo was released in 1965.
It quickly rose to the top of the charts.
You already know why this song is playing in my brain.
Yup its other title to this song—“Trailer for Sale or Rent.”
You remember the words to this catchy and sad tune.
So let’s sing them together:
Trailer for sale or rent
Rooms to let, 50 cents
No phone, no pool, no pets
I ain’t got no cigarettes.
Do you remember the second verse?
Ah, but two hours of pushing broom
Buys a eight by 12 four-bit room
I’m a man of means, by no means
King of the road
Wow, you do know how to impress me.
You got a mighty good memory.
I wonder, “Did Roger Miller or anyone else ever create a song specifically about making a movie trailer?”
Here’s the title, “Movie Trailers for Sale or Rent.”
Blake, here’s an opportunity to think about.
But I doubt you knew that “King of the Road” has been played in eight movies.
Now that’s a success.
Well, I wish Blake and his “We Need Rent Money” team all the continued success that Roger Miller had with “King of the Road.”
And may “We Need Rent Money” be king of the theaters and may its sales or rentals reach the stars.
