In addition to his own albums, Eaglesmith frequently collaborated with the late Willie P. Bennett, a past member of Eaglesmith's band, who had to step down after a heart attack in spring 2007. Eaglesmith's fans are known as Fredheads because of the similarities to deadheads. He has appeared in several movies, including "The Gift" and "50 Odd Dollars." His band is known as The Flying Squirrels or The Flathead Noodlers. Both bands have the same lineup, but play different styles. The Flathead Noodlers play bluegrass, while the Flying Squirrels play more folk and rock. An early incarnation of the band was known as The Smokin' Losers. When Fred does solo appearances he bills himself as Fred J. Eaglesmith. In addition to the songs, a typical Fred Eaglesmith show includes several lengthy between-song comic monologues by Fred. Topics in the past have included stories about crossing the U.S./Canada border, Newfoundlanders, and some friends from an Indian reserve. Eaglesmith is the owner and president of A Major Label, which publishes his records.
Current band members
* Fred J. Eaglesmith - Guitars, Vocals
* Matt Simpson - Acoustic guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
* Kori Heppner - Drums
* Luke Stackhouse - Bass, Vocals
Former members
* Willie P. Bennett - Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocals
* David Essig - Mandolin, Guitar
* Kevin Komatsu - Drums
* Roger Marin Jr. - Pedal Steel, Guitar, Vocals
* Ralph Schipper - Bass
* Jude Waldman - Drums
* Dan Walsh - Dobro, Guitar, Vocals
* Skip Wamsteeker - Drums
* Washboard Hank - Washboard, Dobro
* Darcy Yates - Bass
Discography
* Fred Eaglesmith (1980)
* The Boy That Just Went Wrong (1983)
* Indiana Road (1987)
* There Ain't No Easy Road (1991)
* Things Is Changin' (1993)
* Paradise Motel (1994)
* Drive-In Movie (1995)
* Lipstick, Lies and Gasoline (1997)
* 50 Odd Dollars (1999)
* Live: Ralph's Last Show (2001)
* Falling Stars and Broken Hearts (2002)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 1' (2002)
* Balin (2003)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 2' (2004)
* Dusty (2004)
* Milly's Cafe (2006)
* Tinderbox (2008)
www.fredeaglesmith.com
Spookin' The Horses
Fred Eaglesmith Lyrics
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They're wild and they're scared
That bright colored make-up and those clothes that you wear
And I seen you dancin' last night 'neath the trees
You're spookin' the horses and you're scarin' me
Where the road meets the highway
Those bright city lights musta shined through your windshield
And I guess you thought that they'd set you free
Your spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
You're not tying your hair back anymore
And your wearin' dresses like you never before
And your drivin' faster than I've ever seen
You're spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
I can hear the gears grindin' when you make the turn
And up on the skyline those headlights just burn
And the horses go runnin' and my heart just screams
You're spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
You're spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
The lyrics to Fred Eaglesmith's song Spookin' The Horses are about a person who has undergone a radical change in their appearance and behavior, and is causing fear and confusion in those around them. The horses in the song represent the stability and predictability of the singer's life, and the person's transformation is causing upheaval and instability. The singer is scared and uncertain of what the future holds, as they watch the person become more reckless and unpredictable.
The first verse describes how the person's appearance is causing fear in the horses, who are naturally skittish and easily spooked. The second verse suggests that the person may have been influenced by the bright lights and excitement of the city, and has brought that energy back to their rural hometown. The third verse emphasizes the person's radical transformation, and how they are no longer recognizable to the singer. The final verse describes the chaos and danger that the person's driving is causing, and how it is further deepening the singer's fears.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the fear and uncertainty that can come with change and transformation, particularly when it disrupts the stability of one's life. The horses represent the desire for safety and stability, while the person's transformation represents the inherent unpredictability of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're spookin the horses
Your behavior is causing the horses to be nervous and uncomfortable.
They're wild and they're scared
The horses are becoming uncontrollable and frightened by your actions.
That bright colored make-up and those clothes that you wear
Your appearance is unsettling the horses due to the bright colors and unusual clothing.
And I seen you dancin' last night 'neath the trees
The artist has witnessed the unsettling behavior firsthand, causing concern.
You're spookin' the horses and you're scarin' me
The artist is expressing their fear and discomfort due to the unsettling behavior.
Where the road meets the highway
A specific location where the unsettling behavior occurs.
Those bright city lights musta shined through your windshield
The singer is making assumptions about the cause of the unsettling behavior due to the city lights shining in the character's eyes.
And got into your eyes
The city lights have affected the character's eyesight and behavior.
And I guess you thought that they'd set you free
The character has mistaken the city lights for a sense of liberation and freedom.
Your spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
The artist is expressing their fear and discomfort due to the unsettling behavior.
You're not tying your hair back anymore
The character's change in appearance is causing concern to the singer.
And your wearin' dresses like you never before
The character's change in clothing is another unsettling change to the artist.
And your drivin' faster than I've ever seen
The character's behavior has become reckless and dangerous, causing concern to the singer.
You're spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
The singer is expressing their fear and discomfort due to the unsettling behavior.
I can hear the gears grindin' when you make the turn
The character's driving behavior has become rough and aggressive, furthering causing discomfort to the singer.
And up on the skyline those headlights just burn
The character's headlights are causing a bright and uncomfortable glare for the artist.
And the horses go runnin' and my heart just screams
The unsettling behavior of the character is causing the horses to become scared and the artist to become fearful.
You're spookin' the horses and your scarin' me
The singer is expressing their fear and discomfort due to the unsettling behavior.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Fred Elgersma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
yorel57
Spookin' The Horses
Fred Eaglesmith
You're spookin' the horses
They're wild and they're scared
That bright coloured makeup
Those clothes that you wear
And I've seen you dancin' last night 'neath the tree
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
Where the road meets the highway
Those bright city lights
Must have shone through your windshield
And got into your eyes
And I guess you thought
That they'd set you free
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
You're not tying your hair back anymore
And you're wearing dresses
Like you never before
And you're driving faster
Than I've ever seen
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
I can hear the gears grinding
When you make the turn
And up on the skyline
Those headlights just burn
And the horses go runnin'
And my heart just screams
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
CloudPeopleRecords
after being a fan of Fred for years i saw the play "Dear John Deere" at the Gananoque Play House, a story about a man on edge of losing his farm and his wife, based on Fred's music, and the actors/musicians nailed every song. especially this one. It was definitely one of my favorite theater performances to date.
Vicki Reliford
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Kaergaard
Eaglesmith fan all the way from Denmark - what an artist! Would love to hear him live!!
Love And Light
Lol, I gave someone a (very brief) tutorial about why, if ever I got on a plane, it's a one-way to Denmark! She is 90 and agreed!
yorel57
Spookin' The Horses
Fred Eaglesmith
You're spookin' the horses
They're wild and they're scared
That bright coloured makeup
Those clothes that you wear
And I've seen you dancin' last night 'neath the tree
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
Where the road meets the highway
Those bright city lights
Must have shone through your windshield
And got into your eyes
And I guess you thought
That they'd set you free
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
You're not tying your hair back anymore
And you're wearing dresses
Like you never before
And you're driving faster
Than I've ever seen
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
I can hear the gears grinding
When you make the turn
And up on the skyline
Those headlights just burn
And the horses go runnin'
And my heart just screams
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
You're spookin' the horses
And you're scarin' me
glenn
pure awesome music
george moore
If you aren't familiar with Fred eaglesmith, you need to catch up with us.
Clay Sammons
Can you get this on vinyl??
MrA
Thanks for the upload!
beano255
I love this guy and the Ginn Ladies