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.
Can't Help Wondering Why
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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If someone shut my mouth
Or somebody clipped my wings
So many wasted evenings
Always the last ones leaving
Waking up when fortunes knock
I?ve no regrets no I couldn?t think of one
We both kept the road
The road that we stumbled on
You and me walking home
Fighting the morning light
Just making our way through days
But making out like thieves at night
I can?t help wondering
Can?t help wondering why
I can?t help wondering
Can?t help wondering why
Sometimes you wake up screaming
All my life I must be dreaming
I?ve been wrong
And I?m not strong
But I?ll be the one that keeps rolling on
Born to this generation
Never made to wait
Looking like fools sometimes
A couple of blind men at the gate
I can?t help wondering
Can?t help wondering why
I can?t help wondering
Can?t help wondering why
© Thunderhawk Music
In "Can't Help Wondering Why" by Blue Rodeo, the singer reflects on past mistakes and missed opportunities while questioning the journey that has led to their current existence. The first stanza sets up the regret of the singer by imagining different scenarios where they could have done better if someone had stopped them from talking or clipped their wings, suggesting perhaps a lack of accountability for their own actions. The second and third stanzas provide more insight into the singer’s past, describing a life of wasting time, familiarity, and aimless wandering through existence. However, there is a hint of satisfaction with the singer’s current relationship and a sense of pride in continuing to move forward despite past transgressions.
Throughout the song, there is a feeling of confusion and uncertainty, highlighted by the repetition of the line “I can’t help wondering why.” The singer seems to be searching for meaning and purpose in their life, while acknowledging their past mistakes and shortcomings. However, the final stanza suggests a sense of perseverance and determination to keep going, which could suggest that the singer has learned from their mistakes and is ready to move forward in a positive light.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the past and the impact it has on the present, as well as the struggle to find meaning and direction in life. The use of imagery and repetition create a sense of a wandering soul that is constantly questioning and searching.
Line by Line Meaning
I could have done better things
I feel that I could have achieved greater things in my life
If someone shut my mouth
If someone had stopped me from talking too much
Or somebody clipped my wings
Or if someone had prevented me from pursuing my dreams
So many wasted evenings
I have spent many evenings doing nothing productive
Talking the same sweet talk
Engaging in repetitive conversations
Always the last ones leaving
Staying till the end of a gathering
Waking up when fortunes knock
Realizing opportunities only after they have passed by
I've no regrets no I couldn't think of one
I have no regrets about the choices I have made in my life
We both kept the road
We both continued to journey together
The road that we stumbled on
The path that we accidentally discovered
You and me walking home
You and I walking together towards our destination
Fighting the morning light
Struggling to stay awake and face the upcoming day
Just making our way through days
Navigating through life
But making out like thieves at night
Enjoying intimate moments like thieves under the cover of darkness
Sometimes you wake up screaming
Occasionally waking up in a panic or distress
All my life I must be dreaming
Feeling as though my life is a dream
I've been wrong
I have made mistakes
And I'm not strong
I am not a strong person
But I'll be the one that keeps rolling on
However, I will continue to persevere and move forward in life
Born to this generation
Being born into this era
Never made to wait
Not accustomed to waiting for things
Looking like fools sometimes
Appearing foolish at times
A couple of blind men at the gate
Being inexperienced and ignorant
I can't help wondering
I cannot help but ponder
Can't help wondering why
Wondering why things are the way they are
I can't help wondering
I cannot help but ponder
Can't help wondering why
Wondering why things are the way they are
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carole lavallée
I just love this song!!!!!! awesome!!!! I'm proud of this amazing canadian band...
Law rock
I love this tune. Who hasnt blew it.
Leeanne Vinish
Cannot wait to see them again in only 6 days in Toon town....Seen them NUMEROUS times before...can't wait to do it all over again!!! Some people don't know what their missin!!!
threemississippi
Do not like, I do L.O.V.E! Awesome lyrics, amazing vocals - beautiful & incredible!
Jacob Orwin
I love how this- their best album by far as far as music or art for the sake of art goes- was also their least commercially successful.
haglerdude
a truely great canadian band.
Law rock
I love this song. Its so true.
kat larry
Awesome candian band...seen them in miramichi New Brunswick...come again.:) ♥
Stella Ercolani
They are a gr8 Canadian treasure...
Tim Vic
I agree, ridiculous!