The band consists of original members Cuddy (guitar/vocals), Keelor (guitar/vocals) and Donovan (bass) plus newer additions Glenn Milchem (drums), and Bob Egan (multi-instrumentalist). Former members include Anderson (drummer), Wiseman (keyboardist), Kim Deschamps (multi-instrumentalist), Mark French (drummer), and Jamie Gray (keyboardist) and Bob Packwood (keyboards).
Blue Rodeo is one of the most successful and well known contemporary Canadian bands, having released 11 studio albums, one live album, a greatest hits collection and a DVD which have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. In addition, both Cuddy and Keelor have released solo albums. Blue Rodeo members have collaborated extensively with other notable Canadian artists, including Jann Arden, Cowboy Junkies, Burton Cummings, Kathleen Edwards, Great Big Sea, Sarah McLachlan, The Sadies, Ron Sexsmith, Skydiggers, and The Tragically Hip. Blue Rodeo have won many Canadian music awards, including seven Juno Awards (Canada's Grammy) and principal songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor have been honoured with seven SOCAN awards.
The band released (November 2008) Blue Road a special 20th Anniversary Live 'bootleg' DVD which features an insightful documentary by Chris Mills and an acoustic CD of their 2008 February 29th Toronto Massey Hall concert. The DVD disc features some acoustic covers, including Neil Young's "Are You Ready For The Country", Randy Travis's "Diggin' Up Bones" and Ian & Sylvia Tyson's "Four Strong Winds." In addition, there's a new bonus studio track on the audio CD by Cuddy and Keelor called "Losing You", which is also performed Live on the DVD.
It was formally announced on June 16th, 2009, that Blue Rodeo will be inducted onto Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto in September, 2009.
On November 10th, 2009, Blue Rodeo released its twelfth studio album, The Things We Left Behind, which is a double CD featuring 16 original compositions by Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy. The release was produced by the band with engineering and mixing assistance from Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, Jim Cuddy, Kevin Kane, Sarah McLachlan, The Sadies), and the first single to crack the airwaves is "Arizona Dust".
It was officially announced on December 12, 2011 that Blue Rodeo will be inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame, with the formal presentation to occur on April 1st, 2012 at the Canadian Juno Awards.
Blue Rodeo released its 13th studio album on October 29th, 2013 entitled In Our Nature.
Canadian Governor General David Johnston announced on Dec. 30, 2013 that Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor will be celebrated as Officers of the Order of Canada, one of the country`s highest honours, in a ceremony to be scheduled later in 2014.
In the Fall of 2014, Blue Rodeo released their first seasonal holiday collection entitled, A Merrie Christmas To You, which is blessed with their favourite Christmas classics. The collection features beautiful songs by The Band, Big Star, Merle Haggard, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and two moving originals entitled "Glad To Be Alive" and "Home To You This Christmas".
Blue Rodeo released its latest studio album on October 28, 2016 entitled 1000 Arms, which was produced by Tim Vesely and the band. The Warner Music Canada release features eleven new songs penned by Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and the first single is entitled "Superstar".
For photo galleries, tour dates and other information on Blue Rodeo you can visit their official website, www.BlueRodeo.com.
05 3 Hours Away
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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There's changes coming in I wake up to a brand-new story
Stop the clock that's ticking on the shelf
Then let it all begin
Now I know that I'm right here where I was before
Chasing all my ghosts around
Maybe I worry what I will say
Now I'm only 3 hours away
Living in between the pages
Watching the strangers come and go Just life that?s passing by
It all keeps coming down in stages
Only hurts the ones you know No matter what you try
Now I know that I'm right here where I was before
Chasing songs from town to town
Maybe I worry what I will say
Now I'm only 3 hours away
Some things aren't meant to last
Like a day that burns up fast
Turn away and then it's gone
Sun comes the red sky morning
I pray that the trouble all has passed
Just something that I dreamed I must have missed all of your warnings
I guess we played too fast Much closer than it seemed
Now I know that I'm right here where I was before
Making all my plans alone
Maybe I worry what I will say Now I'm only 3 hours away
Maybe I worry what I will say Now I'm only 3 hours away
The lyrics of Blue Rodeo's "3 Hours Away" convey a sense of uncertainty and apprehension. The singer has been told to brace themselves for the changes coming but cannot get used to the idea of it. They are stuck in between the pages of their life, watching strangers come and go while life continues to pass them by in stages. The ticking clock on the shelf is a reminder that time is running out and the changes are coming, no matter how much they try to resist.
The chorus reveals the singer's inner turmoil as they try to find meaning in their life. They feel like they are chasing ghosts and songs from town to town but are only three hours away from something. It's unclear what this something is, but it seems to be a source of comfort and a chance for a new beginning. The lyrics hint at the idea that the singer is searching for a sense of purpose and direction, but is unsure of how to find it.
The lyrics of "3 Hours Away" are full of vivid imagery and metaphors that capture the singer's sense of unease and restlessness. The song explores themes of change, loss, and the search for something more in life. Its haunting melody and introspective lyrics have made it one of Blue Rodeo's most beloved songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Can?t get used to what you told me
I am having a hard time accepting what you said to me
You said better brace yourself
You warned me that changes are coming and I need to be prepared
There's changes coming in I wake up to a brand-new story
Every day seems to bring a new change or challenge
Stop the clock that's ticking on the shelf
Let's take a pause and put a halt to the time that's constantly moving forward
Then let it all begin
Now we can start something new
Now I know that I'm right here where I was before
I realize I'm back to where I started
Chasing all my ghosts around
I'm still haunted by things from my past
Maybe I worry what I will say
Perhaps I'm anxious about what I might say
Now I'm only 3 hours away
I'm not far away and will be there soon
Living in between the pages
I feel like I'm stuck in the middle of a situation
Watching the strangers come and go
I observe people I don't know entering and leaving my life
Just life that?s passing by
Time keeps moving forward
It all keeps coming down in stages
Everything seems to happen in steps or phases
Only hurts the ones you know
The changes affect those close to you
No matter what you try
Despite your efforts, you can't prevent the changes or their effects
Making all my plans alone
I'm planning things by myself without anyone else's input
Maybe I worry what I will say
I'm anxious about what words will come out of my mouth
Now I'm only 3 hours away
I'm almost there and will arrive soon
Some things aren't meant to last
Some things are only temporary or fleeting
Like a day that burns up fast
Like a day that passes by quickly
Turn away and then it's gone
If you look away, you might miss the moment
Sun comes the red sky morning
A new day begins with a beautiful red sunrise
I pray that the trouble all has passed
I hope that all the problems have disappeared
Just something that I dreamed I must have missed all of your warnings
I might have ignored your signs or missed your warnings
I guess we played too fast
We probably rushed things too quickly
Much closer than it seemed
The situation was closer or more significant than we initially thought
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smileybluegirl
I recall voting for this song when Sam had his page in support of the band!! Love it !! 👍
Violette L'effleur
Oh Jim Cuddy you tug at my heart strings....my favorite band for almost 30 years. Love you guys with all my ♥
corinna craig
IVE SEEN THEM 5 TIMES..AND IM GOING AGAIN! I LOVE THESE GUYS!!!
smileybluegirl
Love this song!! :)
Dan Donovan
this is my favourite song-it reminds me of my daughter :)
Jim T.
Please explain how
Fern Dauth
This song is so amazing, but so is Blue Rodeo
randyandy1960
why can i not find the title track of this cd. SMALL MIRACLES please if someone can up load please do so, I would really really appreciate it. It's a wonderful song. cheers
megan briggs
<3
randyandy1960
hope you can afford it! They were just in Toronto and the prices were rediculous!!!! As much as I love this band, I refused to pay that kind of money to see them. I prefer putting food on the table for the month.