Muleskinner Blues
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Good mornin' Captain, good mornin' shine
Do you need another mule skinner,
Workin' on your new road line?
My line's been rollin'
I'm rollin' all the time
My line is work
I'm rollin' all the time
I can carve my initials (ha!)
On an old mule's behind
I said hey, little waterboy (hey!)
Bring that water bucket 'round
(Bring it 'round, bring it 'round, bring it 'round, bring it 'round)
I said hey, little waterboy
Bring that water bucket 'round
And if you don't like your job
Shut that water bucket down
(stand up here!)
(Instrumental)
Good morning Captain, good mornin' shine
Good morning Captain, good mornin' shine
Do you need another mule skinner,
Workin' on your new road line?
Well I like to work,
I'm rollin' all the time
Well I like to work,
I'm rollin' all the time
I can carve my initials
On an old mule's behind
I said, good mornin' Captain
Good mornin' Captain
I said good mornin' Captain
Mornin' Captain
Said good mornin' Captain
Mornin' Captain
I said good mornin' Captain
Mornin' Captain
Mornin' Captain
Mornin' Captain
Working on your new road line
Muleskinner Blues
Van Morrison's 'Muleskinner Blues' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over blues-infused rock and soul. Recorded during the late 1960s, the track showcases Morrison's signature vocal style, blending raw emotion with a rhythmic drive that defies traditional genre boundaries. While often associated with the broader catalog of his early work, the song reflects the era's fusion of American blues traditions with emerging psychedelic and rock influences. The recording captures a moment where Morrison began to transcend regional musical styles, laying groundwork for his later global impact. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic delivery and the way it channels the spirit of the blues while maintaining a distinctively personal voice.