Robert has made his home in Ireland for over a decade. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here and is now one of the top Country artists in Ireland, his popularity spreading with extensive airplay in Europe and such distant territories as Australia.
As anyone who ever attended a Robert Mizzell show will testify, Robert with his band The Country Kings put on an energy filled show. Brimming with Country flavor his shows appeal to audiences in Nashville and wherever Country Music is popular.
He is honored to have been able to record with Collin Raye this year :
"I got chatting with Collin afterwards at a gig in Helix in Dublin, and he was saying that he really enjoyed my part of the show.Then I told him that I had this song that I always liked and that I'd love to record it with him. Its called Murder on Music Row which was a hit for Alan Jackson & George Strait. Straight up Collin Said "Lets Do it" and the rest is history."
Robert currently resides near Mullingar in Westmeath, Ireland.
RECORDINGS
Debut Album - Hello Mr DJ
Robert's first major hit "Kick Ass Country" was included on this album - as well as "Say You Love Me" which got massive radio play all over Ireland. It is still the most requested song at Robert's live shows.
Second Album - LOOKIN' LUCKY
"Lookin' Lucky" (the American release entitled "Place Beyond The Sun") was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and contained all original country songs written by Irish and American songwriters.
Third Album - LOUISIANA MAN
After the success of Robert's first two albums it was going to be hard to produce something of the same standard, but that's exactly what Robert did. "Don't Wake Me Up (Till We Touch Down In Shannon)" was a major hit for Robert, written by Walter Cunningham.
Robert's duet with his father Richard "Walk The Line - Revisited" was a huge hit, and prompted Richard to do some shows with Robert when he visited Ireland.
A christmas song was also included on the album as a bonus track, "The Greatest Gift Of All", a lovely christmas ballad.
Fourth Album - WALTZING WITH ME
Robert's fourth album featured the hits (amongst others) "Who's Gonna Dance With Sally Ann", "You're Why God Made Me", "Louisiana Saturday Night". This album produced two Number 1 singles on the ECMA Chart.
Fifth Album - THANKS A LOT
For Robert's fifth album he chose material both new and old. He chose Ernest Tubb's "Thanks A Lot" for the title track of the album. As well as being a great country quickstep, it was meant also as a message to thank fans for their support throughout the years.
Sixth Album - THE LOUISIAN MAN HITS
This was a compilation album released with the same track list as the DVD "The Louisiana Man". People had been requesting a CD with the same songs as the DVD, so the choice was made to release one.
Seventh Album - REDNECK MAN (UNRELEASED)
This will be Robert's next release - out summer 2009. One single has already been released from the album - the duet with Collin Raye "Murder On Music Row". The single was recorded in Spout Studio, Granard, Longford with Jonathan Owens both producing and arranging the track.
DVD Release - THE LOUISIANA MAN
Robert finally found time in his busy scedule to make a DVD in 2008. Many fans had wanted a DVD for a long time and so where delighted when it was released. It featured many of Robert's hits, with music videos of each song. They were recorded on location in Ireland and in America.
As an added bonus, an out takes section was included on the DVD - many fans have since said this was one of their favourite parts of the DVD.
Many of Robert's fans who joined him on the "Walk The Line" tour of 2008 where pleased to find a video of the tour on the DVD. This featured interviews with fans and various places visited on the trip.
SINGLE CHART INFO
"Don't wake me up ('Till we touch down in Shannon)"#5 EMCA Chart June 2007
"You're Why God Made Me"#1 ECMA Chart January 2008
"You're Waltzing With Me"#1 ECMA Chart April 2008
"Thanks A Lot"#1 ECMA Chart for three weeks in August 2008.
John Deere Beer
ROBERT MIZZELL Lyrics
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talking about his farm and his old john deere
thankin the lord for his four wheel drive
makin live easy for him to survive.
plowin' eighty acres and sowed in corn.
loaded up the hay when the weather was warm
all in the green before the winter came in
daddy really loved his old john deere.
It ain't that easy farmin out west, if you drivin a deere your drivin the best. shes got 100 horses when you put her in gear, nothin runs live then an old john deere.
He's got a john deere tractor and a long green trailer, a john deere mower and a john deere baler, everything the daddy had everything john deere, he really wished that one day there be a john deere beer.
all get out now
He's got a john deere tractor and a long green trailer, a john deere mower and a john deere baler, everything the daddy had everything john deere, he really wished that one day there be a john deere beer.
He's got a john deere tractor and a long green trailer, a john deere mower and a john deere baler, everything the daddy had everything john deere, he really wished that one day there be a john deere beer.
Oh a john deere beer,
Oh a john deere beer!
john deere beer.
Shut her down.
"John Deere Beer" by Robert Mizzell is a song that tells the story of a farmer sitting on his back porch, enjoying a beer and talking about his farm and his trusty John Deere tractor. The song pays homage to the hard work and dedication required to farm, especially out west where the conditions can be tough. The singer of the song thanks the Lord for his four-wheel-drive and how easy it makes his life, allowing him to survive on his farm. He talks about plowing eighty acres and sowing corn, loading up hay in warm weather, and being ready for winter. The singer's father is also mentioned as a lover of his old John Deere tractor.
The song paints a picture of someone who is proud of their work and their equipment, specifically their John Deere tractor, and all that it has helped them accomplish. It is clear that the singer has a deep appreciation for his John Deere tractor, and he wishes that there could be a John Deere Beer to enjoy while sitting on his back porch. The song is a tribute to the hardworking farmer and the machine that helps them get the job done.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' on the back porch having a beer,
Relaxing on the back porch while enjoying a drink.
talking about his farm and his old john deere
Discussing his farm and the important role his old john deere tractor plays in it.
thankin the lord for his four wheel drive
Expressing gratitude for his four wheel drive vehicle that helps him get around easily.
makin live easy for him to survive.
Making life much more manageable and comfortable for him to survive through any situation.
plowin' eighty acres and sowed in corn.
Working hard to plough and sow eighty acres of his land with corn.
loaded up the hay when the weather was warm
Collecting hay when the weather was suitable and storing it for future use.
all in the green before the winter came in
Having all crops collected in time before the winter arrived.
daddy really loved his old john deere.
Showing affection towards his old john deere that his father used before him and he continues to utilize.
He's got a john deere tractor and a long green trailer, a john deere mower and a john deere baler, everything the daddy had everything john deere, he really wished that one day there be a john deere beer.
Proudly owning a john deere tractor, trailer, mower and baler that his father owned too, and strongly wishing for a john deere beer.
It ain't that easy farmin out west, if you drivin a deere your drivin the best.
Emphasizing the difficulties of farming out west, but having the assurance that owning a john deere will make it much easier.
shes got 100 horses when you put her in gear,
Explaining that a john deere tractor has great power with 100 horsepower when in gear.
nothin runs live then an old john deere.
Acknowledging that there is nothing more efficient than an old john deere tractor.
Oh a john deere beer,
Expressing excitement at the possibility of a john deere beer.
Oh a john deere beer!
Continuing to express excitement at the thought of a john deere beer.
john deere beer.
Repeating the desire for a john deere beer.
Shut her down.
Ending the song by indicating that it is time to stop talking about the topic.
Contributed by Benjamin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.