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.
Rebel
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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Going out of my head.
Caught in a midnight parade
That I wish I wasn't in,
I'm running away with nowhere to hide
Caught in a world just four lanes wide
Everyone thinks of themselves
But I'm thinking of you.
And it's all for a rebel
And it's all for a rebel
Spent last night falling in love
With a girl in room five.
People 'round here are different
We lead desperate lives,
No, the same moon rising over your head
Is catching me wasted, worn-out and dead
Everyone's watching themselves,
But I'm watching you.
And it's all for a rebel
And it's all for a rebel, yeah
Out on the streets every night
Going out of my head.
I'm caught in a midnight parade
That I wish I wasn't in
No, the sun that's rising over your head
Is catching me wasted, worn-out and dead
Everyone thinks of themselves,
But I'm thinking of you
And it's all for a rebel
And it's all for a rebel
Rebel, rebel, yeah
The lyrics of Blue Rodeo's song "Rebel" depict a sense of isolation and disorientation in the singer's life. The opening lines suggest that the singer is lost and confused, spending his nights wandering aimlessly on the streets. The use of the phrase "going out of my head" highlights the singer's feeling of confusion and desperation. The idea of being caught in a "midnight parade" suggests a sense of being trapped in a cycle or routine that is difficult to escape.
As the song progresses, the singer's thoughts turn to a girl he has fallen in love with. The lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for something deeper than the shallow, self-centered lifestyle of those around him. He is willing to rebel against the norm in order to pursue something meaningful and true. Even as the world around him seems to be focused only on self-preservation, the singer is focused on his relationship with the girl he loves.
Ultimately, the song is an anthem for all those who feel lost and disconnected from the world around them. The singer's search for something deeper drives the song's message of hope and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the streets every night
The singer is constantly out on the streets each night.
Going out of my head.
The singer is insane with their current lifestyle.
Caught in a midnight parade
The singer is stuck in a never-ending cycle of late-night activities.
That I wish I wasn't in,
The artist regrets being stuck in this cycle.
I'm running away with nowhere to hide
The artist feels trapped with no escape.
Caught in a world just four lanes wide
The singer is limited in their environment.
Everyone thinks of themselves
The people around the singer are selfish.
But I'm thinking of you.
The artist is in love and focused on their lover despite the chaos.
And it's all for a rebel
The actions of the artist are driven by their desire to rebel against society.
Spent last night falling in love
The artist fell in love.
With a girl in room five.
The singer fell in love with someone from a specific room/house.
People 'round here are different
The people around the artist are unique.
We lead desperate lives,
The people around the singer live lives that are filled with desperation.
No, the same moon rising over your head
Despite being in different locations, the singer and their lover are under the same moon.
Is catching me wasted, worn-out and dead
The singer is exhausted and defeated.
Everyone's watching themselves,
The people around the artist are preoccupied with their own problems.
But I'm watching you.
The artist is devoted to their lover.
Rebel, rebel, yeah
The singer is a rebel, and this is their anthem.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREG KEELOR, JIM CUDDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gurkhaboy
A true Canadian treasure! Still remember first hearing about them in the 1980s...
@patriciaharrison3520
Lived in Toronto for a few years and this album is my songtrack to then. Loved Toronto loved and still love Blue Rodeo❤ 🇨🇮🇨🇦🇨🇮
@mitchmatthews6713
The sum is greater than the parts. Blue Rodeo is that magic band!
@jeffreybarkin3177
Quite TRUE...
The MUSICIANSHIP is STELLAR with Arrangements that CAPTIVATE!
Hace "Followed" Them since THEIR START.
❤
@haweater1555
Hearing this immediately jogs my memories back to my first year away from home to college in the big city, 1987-88. Regularly played on CFGM 1320 AM Country, Toronto. I can't go back to those times but I can always remember....
@patricksommers2629
wow! same time line and circumstances here, too..except I listened to 820 cham !
@haweater1555
@@patricksommers2629 B.R. fans lamented "they didn't get radio airplay.. " but country stations did. Where I grew up, hundreds of miles from the big city, I listened to CHAM as it had a stronger signal.
@diannerowcliffe8089
See you in Barrie this December.
@drjamesnoble
These lost songs shouldn't be lost
@canadian-girl
love this song so so many memories with this song