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.
Tell Me Baby
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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Is there nothing I can do
To change the state I'm in
Tell me baby
Get back to you
And I know I've made a mess of it
Every promise betrayed
You say that I'll never change
How do I get back to you
So tell me baby
Get back to you
Is it fair to take a man
So deep into your heart
Then turn him away
Cause I couldn't change a single word
I'm just a fool who believes
His own lies
Is there something that I'm missing
Is it better left unsaid
Tell me how do we get it back
To the beginning
Tell me baby
How do I get back to you
Yeah tell me baby
How do I get back to you
Get back to you
Yeah tell me baby...
The lyrics of Blue Rodeo's song "Tell Me Baby" describe the frustration and confusion of a person who has lost touch with their loved one. The opening lines express helplessness and confusion about where to begin repairing the damage done to the relationship. The singer is looking for a way to change the state they are in and is asking their partner how they can get back to them. This is a common theme in many relationships, where miscommunication, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings can cause a breakdown in trust and feelings of abandonment.
The second verse of the song acknowledges the mistakes made in the past and the promises that were broken. The partner insists that the singer will never change, which can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair. The lyrics describe the singer as a fool who believes his own lies. This line speaks to the idea that self-deception can be a dangerous thing, preventing people from seeing the truth about themselves and the impact of their actions on others.
In the final verse, the singer is searching for answers and wondering if there is something missing that is better left unsaid. The lyrics suggest that there is a desire to go back to the beginning, to start over and get back to the way things were. The plea to tell them how to get back to their partner is a desperate cry for help and demonstrates the depths of the singer's longing for reconciliation and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where to begin
I am lost and have no idea how to go about making things right.
Is there nothing I can do
I am feeling helpless and powerless to change the current situation.
To change the state I'm in
I am stuck in a bad place emotionally and need to find a way out of it.
Tell me baby
I am asking for your help and guidance to find a way back to you.
How do I get back to you
I am yearning to be back with you and need to know how to make that happen.
And I know I've made a mess of it
I am aware of the mistakes I have made and the damage I have caused.
Every promise betrayed
I have broken all of the promises that I made and have let you down.
You say that I'll never change
You believe that I am incapable of changing my ways and making things right.
So tell me baby
I am asking you to give me a chance and help me find a way to make things right.
Is it fair to take a man
I wonder if it is fair to lead someone on and then push them away.
So deep into your heart
You let me get close to you and then shut me out.
Then turn him away
You rejected me and left me feeling alone and heartbroken.
Cause I couldn't change a single word
I was unable to keep my promises and make the changes that you needed from me.
I'm just a fool who believes
I was foolish to think that I could change and make things right.
His own lies
I have been lying to myself and pretending that everything was okay when it wasn't.
Is there something that I'm missing
I am wondering if there is something that I do not understand about our situation.
Is it better left unsaid
I am questioning whether or not it is better to leave certain things unsaid.
Tell me how do we get it back
I am eager to find a way to fix our relationship and get back what we had before.
To the beginning
I want to go back to when things were good between us and start over.
Yeah tell me baby
I am pleading with you to help me find a way to make things right and get back to you.
How do I get back to you
I am consumed by my desire to be with you and need to know how to make it happen.
Get back to you
I want nothing more than to be reunited with you and make things right between us.
Yeah tell me baby...
I am desperate for your help and need you to tell me how to get back to you.
Lyrics © Exceleration Music Partners, LLC
Written by: HORTON
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Patrick Peters
Met every member of Blue Rodeo. They are the epitome of kindness and humbleness. Each and every one of the band are such great souls. Wonderful band.
Jessica Smith-Rehel
It's the only way us Canadians know 😊
Rajen Murugan
lucky you
MsFreudianSlip
Yes, and even recently (well, a bit more than a year ago, before Covid) I saw Jim at the Horseshoe - he was there to see his son play, but it was a Tuesday and hardly anyone was there, and he was so kind and took time to talk to anyone who spoke to him. People were kind enough to let him watch his son, but between sets people would approach him. I spoke with him for about 5 minutes and he was so kind, fully open and connected, even asked me where I grew up. Solid, salt of the earth guy!
Brian Bumstead
One of my poker buddies got to meet them also. Big time hash smokers. Wouldn’t mind meeting them
Dave Sweetman
Greatest Canadian band. Ever.
Shampoo Boy
These guys are so good and so consistent they should be international superstars.
Carolyn Simpson
This song is perfection — one of our Canadian gems.
James Lopez
Hello Cj how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
Krystal Richardson
I'm right there with you