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.
Next To You Next To Me
ROBERT MIZZELL Lyrics
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Ya' better be ready 'cause I'm pickin' you up
With a full moon a shinin' and a little bit a' luck
We'll run out outta gas and maybe get stuck
We could get lost baby I don't care
I ain't worried as long as you're there
There ain't no place that I'd rather be
Next to you, sittin' next to me
Next to you, next to me
Barbecue chicken in aluminum foil
Just enough money for my gas and oil
Who needs your shrimp and your caviar
I'd sooner have you just the way you are
Rich people got their money to hold
Mansion on the hill and diamonds and gold
It can't compare as far as I can see
Next to you sittin' next to me
There ain't no place that I'd rather be
Next to you, next to me
Radio playin' our favorite song
I'll change the station if the news comes on
When the signal ain't comin' in too strong
We'll make our own music honey all night long
If the Good Lord's willin' when we're old and gray
The kids are grown up and moved away
We'll be rockin' there side by side
With barbeque chicken and the tv guide
Well, there ain't no place that I'd rather be
Next to, sittin' next to me
No, there ain't no place that I'd rather be
Next to you, next to me
There ain't no place that I'd rather be
Next to you, sittin' next to me
Next to you, next to me
Next to you, next to me
Next to you, next to me
Next to you, next to me
The song "Next to You, Next to Me" by Robert Mizzell is a love song that emphasizes the importance of being close to the one you love. The lyrics depict the simple pleasures in life that the singer and his lover enjoy, such as driving down the road in his pickup truck, having barbecue chicken for dinner, and listening to their favorite radio station. The singer is more interested in spending time with his lover than in material possessions. He sings, "Who needs your shrimp and your caviar, I'd sooner have you just the way you are. Rich people got their money to hold, mansion on the hill and diamonds and gold. It can't compare as far as I can see, next to you sittin' next to me." The chorus repeats the line "There ain't no place that I'd rather be, next to you, next to me" multiple times, emphasizing their love for each other and the importance of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' down the road in my pick-up truck
Traveling on the road in my pickup truck
Ya' better be ready 'cause I'm pickin' you up
Be prepared because I'm coming to pick you up
With a full moon a shinin' and a little bit a' luck
There's a full moon shining and we're hoping for some luck
We'll run out outta gas and maybe get stuck
We might run out of gas and get stranded
We could get lost baby I don't care
We may get lost, but I'm not worried as long as we're together
I ain't worried as long as you're there
I'm not worried as long as you're with me
There ain't no place that I'd rather be
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
Next to you, sittin' next to me
Right beside you, sitting close to me
Barbecue chicken in aluminum foil
Barbeque chicken wrapped in foil
Just enough money for my gas and oil
I have just enough money for fuel and oil
Who needs your shrimp and your caviar
I don't need fancy food like shrimp and caviar
I'd sooner have you just the way you are
I'd rather have you just the way you are
Rich people got their money to hold
Rich people have their wealth to hold onto
Mansion on the hill and diamonds and gold
They have lavish homes, diamonds, and gold
It can't compare as far as I can see
But none of that compares to what I have
Next to you sittin' next to me
Right beside you, sitting close to me
There ain't no place that I'd rather be
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
Next to you, next to me
Right beside you, close to me
Radio playin' our favorite song
The radio is playing our favorite song
I'll change the station if the news comes on
I'll switch the station if the news comes on
When the signal ain't comin' in too strong
If the radio signal is weak
We'll make our own music honey all night long
We'll make our own music all night long
If the Good Lord's willin' when we're old and gray
If it's God's will, when we're old and grey
The kids are grown up and moved away
Our kids have grown up and moved out
We'll be rockin' there side by side
We'll still be together, rocking side by side
With barbeque chicken and the tv guide
Eating barbeque chicken and watching TV
Well, there ain't no place that I'd rather be
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
Next to, sittin' next to me
Right beside me, sitting close to me
No, there ain't no place that I'd rather be
No, there's nowhere else I'd rather be
Next to you, next to me
Right beside you, close to me
There ain't no place that I'd rather be
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
Next to you, sittin' next to me
Right beside you, sitting close to me
Next to you, next to me
Right beside you, close to me
Next to you, next to me
Right beside you, close to me
Next to you, next to me
Right beside you, close to me
Next to you, next to me
Right beside you, close to me
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.