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.
Two Tongues
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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Why does everything around here look like rust
And if your house is in such perfect order
Why are your kids running around in rags from second hand counters
Yeah tell me why
Yeah you tell me why
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
You can change your words in mid-direction
You're a freaked out Flathead hollow-eyed bad hallucination
Useless prayers from obedient lips
Life's too good in the house of the privileged
Well tell me why
Yeah you tell me why
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
Well tell me why
Yeah you tell me why
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
Well tell me why
Yeah you tell me why
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
The opening lines of the song "2" by Blue Rodeo immediately evoke a sense of disillusionment with the world - "If you have the midas touch, Why does everything around here look like rust?" The lyrics cast doubt on the idea of fortune being indicative of happiness or success. The next line makes a profound statement about privilege - "And if your house is in such perfect order, Why are your kids running around in rags from second hand counters." This speaks to the idea that just because someone is wealthy or appears to be in control of their life, it does not necessarily mean that they are leading a happy or fulfilling existence. The lyrics imply that there is something fundamentally wrong with the system in place that allows for one person to be hoarding wealth while others struggle to make ends meet.
The chorus of the song drives this point home - "Is it because you got two tongues in one head?" This line suggests that the privileged few may be saying one thing to the world while thinking or doing another in private. The song continues to heap criticism on those who seem to be benefiting from privilege and power - "You can change your words in mid-direction, You're a freaked out Flathead hollow-eyed bad hallucination, Useless prayers from obedient lips, Life's too good in the house of the privileged." Blue Rodeo is not mincing words in their critique of the status quo, and their lyrics are a sobering reminder that not everyone is benefitting from the world in the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
If you have the midas touch
If you are someone who is known to have the ability to turn everything into gold
Why does everything around here look like rust
Then why does everything in your surroundings seem to be in a state of decay and neglect
And if your house is in such perfect order
And if your home is apparently well-maintained and organized
Why are your kids running around in rags from second hand counters
Why are your children wearing old and worn clothing obtained from second-hand outlets
Yeah tell me why
So, please explain the reason to me
Is it because you got two tongues in one head
Is it because you are two-faced and deceptive
You can change your words in mid-direction
You are capable of altering what you say halfway through a conversation
You're a freaked out Flathead hollow-eyed bad hallucination
You are an abnormal, stupefied and sinister individual
Useless prayers from obedient lips
Your prayers are meaningless, coming only from a sense of duty
Life's too good in the house of the privileged
You have an easy and comfortable life due to your high social status and wealth
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GREG KEELOR, JIM CUDDY
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