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.
Cynthia
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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Well I think that's so cool
And I know that nothing will change you
You are nobody's fool
Cynthia
Won't you take me to
Pyramid Lake with youWe could watch the spaceships
Maybe they'd take us on a trip
Into that never ending sky
Into that wide and endless night
And you stood in their beam of light
And they showed you the bones on the moon
Well I hope I get to go there
With you real soon
Cynthia
Won't you take me to
Pyramid Lake with you
We could watch the spaceships
Maybe they'd take us on a trip
Into that never ending sky
Into that wide and endless night
We could get there
Before the sun sets
And we'd put up your tent
Watch the stars
Dance all night
And watch that sun come up
CynthiaWon't you take me to
Pyramid Lake with you
We could watch the spaceships
Maybe they'd take us on a trip
Into that never ending sky
Into that wide and endless night
Blue Rodeo's "Cynthia" is a song about a woman named Cynthia who is fascinated with space and extraterrestrial life. The song is written from the perspective of someone who is enamored by her curiosity and captivated by her free-spirited nature. The singer admires Cynthia's passion and willingness to believe in the possibility of life beyond our planet.
The opening lines of the song refer to a fire in the sky, which is likely a meteor shower or some other astronomical event. The singer finds it cool, but Cynthia is likely more excited, as it relates to her fascination with outer space.
The song's chorus repeats the line "Cynthia, won't you take me to Pyramid Lake with you," a location that is known for its sightings of UFOs and extraterrestrial activity. The singer imagines going to Pyramid Lake with Cynthia to watch spaceships and potentially even go on a trip with them into the vast, never-ending night sky.
The last verse of the song refers to setting up a tent and watching the stars dance all night, suggesting a desire for a close, intimate connection with Cynthia.
Overall, "Cynthia" is a dreamy, spacey love song that celebrates curiosity, wonder, and the possibility of things beyond our understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
So you saw that fire in the sky
You witnessed a spectacular event in the sky that caught your attention.
Well I think that's so cool
I find your experience really impressive and interesting.
And I know that nothing will change you
I understand that you will not be easily swayed from your beliefs and ideas.
You are nobody's fool
You are not gullible or easily deceived by others.
Cynthia
The singer is addressing Cynthia, a specific person.
Won't you take me to
Asking Cynthia to take the singer somewhere.
Pyramid Lake with you
The destination to which Cynthia is being asked to take the singer.
We could watch the spaceships
The suggested activity at Pyramid Lake is spaceship watching.
Maybe they'd take us on a trip
The singer is hoping the spaceships will take them on a journey.
Into that never ending sky
The place to which the singer hopes the spaceship journey will take them.
Into that wide and endless night
Describing the vastness of the space they hope to explore.
And you stood in their beam of light
Referring to Cynthia’s previous experience standing in the light of a spaceship.
And they showed you the bones on the moon
Cynthia was shown amazing things by those in the spaceship.
Well I hope I get to go there
The singer wishes to have a similar experience as Cynthia.
With you real soon
The singer wants to share this experience with Cynthia.
We could get there
The singer is preparing for the trip to Pyramid Lake.
Before the sun sets
They want to arrive at Pyramid Lake while there's still daylight.
And we'd put up your tent
The singer and Cynthia would set up her tent for camping.
Watch the stars
The suggested activity while camping is stargazing.
Dance all night
The singer wants to share a joyous time with Cynthia, perhaps dancing to music around the campfire.
And watch that sun come up
The friends will wrap up their night by watching the sunrise.
Cynthia
Repeating the addressee of these requests and suggestions.
Won't you take me to
The singer has an urgent desire to go to Pyramid Lake.
Pyramid Lake with you
Reiterating the destination place requested.
We could watch the spaceships
Reiterating the spaceship watching activity.
Maybe they'd take us on a trip
Repeated hope for the spaceship ride.
Into that never ending sky
Reiterating the vastness of the space they hope to explore.
Into that wide and endless night
Reiterating the vastness of the space they hope to explore.
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@johnmckeever4734
Frigging awesome
@KrustyNorth65
.`..Into that never ending sky..Into wide and endless nite` Thanks for posting great song!
@autumnfall1997
Their most underrated song easily it's my favourite song
@cynthiasanche2679
Cynthia means “reflection of the moon”. So fitting for this song. I love Blue Rodeo and love this song, my names sake!
@NightOwl11
Haha, same! 👍
@bparrish114
Great song, that is the coolest piano solo.
@Crocus801
I need to ramble to no one in particular.. got the urge to look up an old flame from my youth, someone I hadn’t thought about in 30 years.. was shocked to see his obituary 😢.. now I am absolutely gutted.. he was from Newfoundland working in Ottawa summer of 87.. we met 3 weeks before he had to move back ..it was 3 weeks of BLISS .. vividly recall his roomie listening to me bawl my eyes after he left for his early flight home.. MAN did not expect to see that he died and from the sounds of it it was suicide.. why Larry ??? I’ve just been trolling his Facebook page nonstop .. apparently this was one of his fave songs.. I loved you for those 3 weeks Larry .. can’t believe you’re gone .. glad I got to see your beautiful family… RIP Larry xoxoxo❤
@dm7b5
James Gray, who played this great piano solo, passed away today. RIP
@Pakelcigariet
2019...that is my nameeeee😂❤
@cpruns4501
The Piano solo on the DVD (it's not apart of the main stuff it's kind of in the extras) is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. I can't find it on youtube but it mesmerizes me every time I watch it.