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.
Angels
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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I close my eyes and disappear for awhile
And the world is falling
Slowly out of view
While the angels are singing
Singing me home
Yeah the angels are singingSinging me home
3 o'clock in the morning
And I'm feeling no pain
From way up here
It sure all looks the same
And the stars are spinning
Like pinwheels in the sky
While the angels are singing
Singing me home
Yeah the angels are singing
Singing me home
I think I'll stay here a little longer
Close my eyes and go back to nowhere
And I wonder if I'll ever
Get used to this life I've been living
While the angels are singing
Singing me home
Yeah the angels are singing
Singing me home
Home
Home
Home
The lyrics to Blue Rodeo’s “Angels” depict a protagonist caught up in a surreal and otherworldly experience. The opening line refers to the work of Russian-French artist Marc Chagall, whose paintings often feature ethereal and dream-like imagery. The singer then describes closing their eyes and disappearing for a while, suggesting a sort of out-of-body experience. As the world falls out of view around them, they hear angels singing and feel themselves being guided home.
The second verse takes place in the early hours of the morning, with the singer feeling no pain and looking upon the world from a great height. The spinning stars create a disorienting and dream-like atmosphere. The angels’ singing continues to provide a sense of comfort and guidance.
In the final verse, the singer contemplates their life and whether they will eventually become accustomed to it. The repetition of “home” at the end of the song suggests a longing for a sense of belonging and inner peace. Overall, the lyrics present a vivid and introspective exploration of spiritual themes and the human search for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it all looks like some Chagall
The world can be confusing and strange, like a painting by the artist Marc Chagall.
I close my eyes and disappear for awhile
When things get overwhelming, I retreat into my mind to find solace.
And the world is falling
The world seems to be in chaos and turmoil.
Slowly out of view
It's getting harder to see the world clearly as it becomes more distant.
While the angels are singing
Amidst the chaos, there is still something calming and peaceful happening in the background.
Singing me home
The angels are guiding me towards a safe and comforting place.
3 o'clock in the morning
It's late at night when everything seems more intense and surreal.
And I'm feeling no pain
Despite the confusion and chaos in the world, I am at peace and happy in this moment.
From way up here
I feel like I'm at a higher state of consciousness and awareness.
It sure all looks the same
Despite the intensity of the moment, everything seems to blend together into one beautiful whole.
And the stars are spinning
The world is moving and changing rapidly, like a cosmic dance.
Like pinwheels in the sky
The stars look like playful toys spinning in the vast expanse above me.
I think I'll stay here a little longer
I'm enjoying this moment too much to leave just yet.
Close my eyes and go back to nowhere
I'm content to simply exist and be present in the moment.
And I wonder if I'll ever
I'm curious about what the future holds for me and if I'll ever understand it.
Get used to this life I've been living
I'm still trying to come to terms with the complexities and challenges of my everyday existence.
Home
Ultimately, I'm striving to find a place of peace and belonging.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREG KEELOR, JIM CUDDY
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