Who's Gov't Mule taking a shot at in the song "Mr. High & Mighty"?

[BMF Effects]

I've read/heard it's either Chris Robinson or Dickey Betts, anyone know what the story is?

[wsaraceni]

no clue. i always wondered if Lola was hot though. (or if she was a tranny)

[cinimod8791]

I'd bet my money on Dicky Betts.

[Rad Skronker]

Originally Posted by BMF Effects

I've read/heard it's either Chris Robinson or Dickey Betts, anyone know what the story is?

Email Warren and ask him.

Very simple.

[morr4925]

^^brilliant response above.

My guess is Betts

[Rad Skronker]

Originally Posted by morr4925

^^brilliant response above.

My guess is Betts

The real question is who cares?

[Virtual Pariah]

Originally Posted by Rad Skronker

The real question is who cares?

Someone cared enough to ask.

[Cobra]

I've always wondered who Warren was singing about in Towering Fool.
Warren ain't saying...

[Rumblur]

I've often wondered how many of Warren's songs were 'real'. Because if they are, I bet his wife stays pissed LOL... All those "beautifully broken" and other songs of groupies etc.

My favorite of his these days is "Endless Parade" which is surely about Betts.

as far as Mr. High n Mighty... if this doesnt say "DICKEY BETTS" I dont know what does :

You reunite with your long lost brothers on an old abandoned ship
There was a time when you brought joy to others
Guess you got caught up in the trip

Mr High and Mighty remember when you were low
On the sunny streets of Georgia but that was a long time ago

It cant be Robinson, because those two guys ran off everybody else in the band, no reunions ever. Plus it wasnt that long ago, and they never abandon ship. Soooo.... Betts it is.

[Rumblur]

Originally Posted by Cobra

I've always wondered who Warren was singing about in Towering Fool.
Warren ain't saying...

From what I read, I'd say it's a combo of Gregg (first verse) and Dickey (pretty much the rest).

Gregg had a terrible childhood, all the way through Duane dying. I dont think he was ever a dick to anyone but the women he wanted rid of. I could be wrong, but that's how I hear/read it.

Dickey, on the other hand... lived up to his name every chance he got.

[defcrew]

All I've heard about either one of those guys is how hard they were to get along with. Regardless, a HUGE, HUGE fan of both.

[Franklin]

I believe it is about noone in particular. The Allmans tune "High Cost of Low Living"' may be about Dickie though

[84superchamp]

i always heard it was Cris Robinson. something about a planned tour together that Cris bailed on at the last minute. might just be an internet rumor

i see it a lot here and always wonder; what's the thrill in posting "who cares?"
nothing of substance to say?

[BMF Effects]

Originally Posted by Rumblur

It cant be Robinson, because those two guys ran off everybody else in the band, no reunions ever. Plus it wasnt that long ago, and they never abandon ship. Soooo.... Betts it is.

Not entirely true, Marc left and reunited with them. I think the reason people may think Chris is this -

"Mr. High and Mighty will you ever join us again? Will we dance and sing together, will we all join hands."

I believe the 2005/6 the Crowes were on the All Join Hands Tour which was the tour they reunited with Marc for.

[SouthernShred]

Chris Robinson