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.
Where Are You Now
Blue Rodeo Lyrics
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You made a perfect mess of my head
I should have known better
But I was bored and looking for kicks
You were the open window
A two lane highway headed West
You were my adventure
So where are you now
I thought I was going crazy
But now it just makes me laugh
I'm talking to the TV
And the TV is talking back
You were the dare at midnight
The gold narcotic on my breath
You were the beggar's tin cup
You were the stain on my bed
So where are you now
Yea where are you now
I'm gonna buy an old car
And drive high into the sun
Maybe if I lose it all
We'll have us a little fun
You were the desert motel
You were the rose in my teeth
You were the first to forgive me
You made the last drink taste so sweet
So where are you now
Where are you now
You gotta tell me
Where are you now
Come on come on
Where where where
Are you now, where
Blue Rodeo's song "Where Are You Now" is a lament about lost love and searching for something that is no longer there. The first verse reflects on the singer's initial attraction to his ex, who provided a rush of excitement and adventure despite the fact that he knew he shouldn't get involved. The nostalgia he feels for these early days is tinged with regret and self-blame for not being able to resist the pull of this thrilling relationship.
The chorus of "Where are you now" emphasizes the main theme of the song - the singer's quest for answers about his ex's whereabouts and why she left. He feels as though he's losing his mind, unable to let go of the past and make sense of the present. The loneliness and isolation he experiences are symbolized by his one-sided conversations with the TV, which speak to his sense of disconnection and lack of closure.
The second verse describes his ex's impact on him - she was a reckless desire that he couldn't resist, even though he knew it would ultimately be his downfall. She was a symbol of the wild abandon that he craved, but it came at a cost. The singer reflects on how his ex was forgiving and provided him with solace in his darkest moments, but he ultimately ruined it all by yielding to his own destructive tendencies.
Overall, "Where Are You Now" is a haunting portrayal of a man trapped in the past, struggling to come to terms with his own culpability in a failed relationship. While he searches for answers, he is haunted by his memories of his ex as both a gift and a curse.
Line by Line Meaning
You were so complete
You made me feel whole and happy.
You made a perfect mess of my head
You confused me and made me feel lost.
I should have known better
I knew you were trouble, but I ignored it.
But I was bored and looking for kicks
I was looking for excitement and you offered it.
You were the open window
You were my escape from my boring life.
A two lane highway headed West
You were taking me on an adventure to the unknown.
You were my adventure
You were the excitement and the thrill in my life.
The silver charm around my neck
You were my lucky charm and I never wanted to let you go.
So where are you now
I miss you and wonder where you are.
I thought I was going crazy
I was losing my mind without you.
But now it just makes me laugh
I look back and see how foolish I was for falling for you.
I'm talking to the TV
I'm lonely and talking to anything to fill the void you left.
And the TV is talking back
I'm imagining that the TV is responding to me out of desperation.
You were the dare at midnight
You were the temptation that I couldn't resist, even late at night.
The gold narcotic on my breath
You were my addiction and I couldn't get enough of you.
You were the beggar's tin cup
You were the only thing I needed, like a beggar needs a cup for money.
You were the stain on my bed
You were the memory that lingered and wouldn't go away.
Yea where are you now
I'm still wondering where you are.
I'm gonna buy an old car
I'm going to try and find something new to fill the emptiness you left.
And drive high into the sun
I'm going to escape and drive towards the unknown again.
Maybe if I lose it all
If everything falls apart, maybe I could find my way back to you.
We'll have us a little fun
We could have a new adventure and reignite our connection.
You were the desert motel
You were the mystery in the middle of nowhere that captivated me.
You were the rose in my teeth
You were the symbol of love and sensuality that I held onto.
You were the first to forgive me
You were the one who understood and forgave me for my mistakes.
You made the last drink taste so sweet
You were the one who made the goodbye bearable and sweet despite the pain.
Where are you now
Please tell me where you are.
You gotta tell me
I need to know.
Come on come on
Please hurry and tell me.
Where where where
I'm desperate to find out where you are.
Are you now, where
Please tell me where you are right now.
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