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.
Cinema Song
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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We've been changing shifting with the light
Stumbling through the daytime and fading in the night
Trying to sort all the things I have to say
Come on over talk to me dear
There's nothing else I'm thinking about
Than you being here
More than just a few
I leave them lying open on the table for you
Now I know for the first time true
All of the ways I've been lying to you
It's not that I don't think we can open up in time
It's just that I'm afraid of what we'll find
I watch you creeping leaving with the dawn
But it makes no difference anything you do
Hoping I don't wake up now your cover is gone
Something keeps me coming back to get closer to you
Now I know for the first time true
It's just that I'm afraid of what we'll find
It's not that I don't think we can open up in time
All of the ways I've been lying to you
It's only I'm afraid of what we'll find
The lyrics of Blue Rodeo's "Cinema Song" depict a person who is plagued by a fear of vulnerability in a romantic relationship. They've been walking around aimlessly throughout the day and night, trying to make sense of their thoughts and feelings, and they ultimately come to the realization that they've been telling lies to their partner. They write letters to them as a means of communication, but they're still scared of what will happen if they fully open up.
The songwriter seems to be afraid of the reality of their relationship, as they feel that there may be hidden aspects or problems that could arise if they open up fully. Despite their fear, they're drawn to the person they're writing to, and they're hopeful that they'll eventually overcome their fear and be able to be honest with themselves and their partner.
Overall, "Cinema Song" is a poignant reflection on the fear of vulnerability and the struggles that come with opening up in a romantic relationship. It's a reminder that honesty and vulnerability are crucial for any relationship to thrive, but that it can be difficult to confront one's fears and let down one's guard.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking hours today
I've spent a lot of time thinking and reflecting.
We've been changing shifting with the light
Our emotions and feelings have been fluctuating and evolving with time.
Stumbling through the daytime and fading in the night
We're struggling to cope and figure things out during the day, and we're feeling drained and overwhelmed at night.
Trying to sort all the things I have to say
I'm attempting to gather my thoughts and express them to you properly.
Come on over talk to me dear
Please come to me and let's have a conversation.
There's nothing else I'm thinking about
All I can think about is you.
Than you being here
I want you to be with me.
I write you letters
I express my feelings to you through written words.
More than just a few
I do this often.
I leave them lying open on the table for you
I want you to read these letters and understand how I feel.
Now I know for the first time true
I finally understand and accept the truth about our situation.
All of the ways I've been lying to you
I realize that I've been dishonest with you.
It's not that I don't think we can open up in time
I believe that we can eventually be more honest and open with each other.
It's just that I'm afraid of what we'll find
I'm scared of discovering something negative or unpleasant about ourselves or our situation.
I watch you creeping leaving with the dawn
I observe you sneaking away early in the morning.
But it makes no difference anything you do
Your actions do not change my feelings for you.
Hoping I don't wake up now your cover is gone
I hope that you won't disappear now that your true intentions have been revealed.
Something keeps me coming back to get closer to you
I'm drawn to you and want to know you better.
It's only I'm afraid of what we'll find
My fear is the only reason I'm hesitant to be fully honest and open with you.
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