Country/Review Robbie Rapids - Mule of Mine

Robbie Rapids is a generation X rocker. Robbie took his name “Rapids” from the city on his birth certificate. Typically recording as a solo artist but performing with “Robbie & the Rapids” around Atlanta, GA, USA

Mule of Mine, Robbie Rapids' most recent hit, is an inventive and lively country-rock song with a humorous plot. Co-written by Tony Tiffin, the book's author, the song narrates the made-up story of a farmer looking for his cheeky mule, who runs away from agricultural work and finds up relaxing at a country club pool. The humorous story and Rapids' spaghetti western-inspired music give the song a unique appeal that sets it apart from other rock & roll songs.

A lively, catchy guitar riff starts the song, laying the groundwork for the farmer's comical annoyance with his “Fool mule of mine.” The humorous and upbeat lyrics, which follow the farmer's travels as he searches for his fugitive friend, are sure to make you smile. The farmer's sentiment changes during the song from one of rage to appreciation for the mule's easygoing way of life. By the end, the farmer has come to appreciate the mule's easygoing demeanor, calling him the “Cool Mule of Mine” and embracing the notion of unwinding and taking Fridays off from work.

Musically, Mule of Mine's lively energy, twangy guitar riffs, and energetic vocals encapsulate the essence of enjoyable storytelling. The spaghetti western inspirations give the song a unique taste and take listeners to a sun-drenched, dusty place where anything might happen. Mule of Mine, a new and refreshing song in Robbie Rapids' repertoire, is a captivating narrative with a lively tempo and creative lyrics that showcase his ability to seamlessly merge humor with rock & roll.