The band, from Burlington, Ontario, consisted of Gordon Deppe (vocals and guitar), Sandy Horne (vocals and bass), Rob Preuss (keyboards and piano) and Derrick Ross (drums). Preuss also replaced Brett Wickens in 1980.
In the late eighties, Preuss went on to play with Honeymoon Suite and Ross left the band and were replaced by Scott MacDonald and Steve Kendry.
The band released five albums (and a soundtrack that was credited to Gordon Deppe but included a couple songs from the "Tell No Lies" ep).
Their most popular songs included " Romantic Traffic", "Nova Heart", "Old Emotions" and "Tell No Lies".
Gordon Deppe is currently a music programmer for one of the Galaxie Music Network (television) channels in Canada.
For more information, check out thespoons.ca.
Their latest album, Static in Transmission , was released in 2011. A single from the album, You Light Up is available on Youtube.
They should not be confused with Spoon (American band) or The Spoons (multiple artists).
Rodeo
Spoons Lyrics
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You hide by the fire from the cold
Under a starless sky tonight
And now you¹re riding alone
You¹re caught by your heart and your soul
And a dream and a gun by your side
Whoa...you ride around and around
Whoa...
They find you guilty again
The marshal can¹t make up his mind
And the hangman waits in the rain again
The wind is calling your name
And just when you think it¹s the end
She rides in
To the rescue again
Whao...you ride around and around
In the rodeo
Whoa...you end up down in the dirt
Life¹s a rodeo
Whoa...
It feels like hell
But it¹s gonna get better
It feels like hell
But it¹s gonna get better
It feels like hell
But it always gets better!
Whoa...you ride around and around
In the rode
Whoa...get up off the ground
Life¹s a rodeo
Whoa...
The song "Rodeo" by Spoons is a powerful tale of a lone rider in a desolate city who is struggling to survive in a dangerous world. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a place where life is unpredictable, and the only constant seems to be the pain and suffering that comes with it. The rider is caught between his heart and his soul, his dreams and the reality of his situation. He is armed with nothing but a gun and a hope that he can make it through the night.
The imagery of the song is haunting, with lines like "you're in a city of ghosts" and "under a starless sky tonight" that evoke a sense of isolation and despair. The rider is constantly on the move, riding around and around in the rodeo of life, fighting against a system that seems stacked against him. Even when he is found guilty and facing the hangman's noose, he is saved by a mysterious woman who seems to appear out of nowhere.
The chorus of the song - "Whoa...you ride around and around in the rodeo / Whoa...get up off the ground / Life's a rodeo" - is a powerful reminder that even when life feels like a constant struggle, we must keep pushing forward and never give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
You're in a city of ghosts
You feel alone and surrounded by memories that haunt you
You hide by the fire from the cold
You seek warmth and comfort in something familiar
Under a starless sky tonight
You feel hopeless as there is no light or guidance to follow
And now you're riding alone
You have no one to rely on but yourself
You're caught by your heart and your soul
You are bound by your own desires and emotions
And a dream and a gun by your side
You have a vision of what you want to achieve and a weapon to defend it
They find you guilty again
You are accused and judged repeatedly
The marshal can't make up his mind
Authority figures are indecisive and unclear
And the hangman waits in the rain again
There are consequences for your actions that are unavoidable
The wind is calling your name
You feel as though you are being pulled in different directions
And just when you think it's the end
You feel like there is no hope left
She rides in to the rescue again
Someone unexpectedly saves you from your troubles
It feels like hell, but it's gonna get better
You are going through a difficult time, but things will improve
You end up down in the dirt
You fall and fail despite your efforts
Life's a rodeo
Life is unpredictable and challenging, much like a rodeo
Get up off the ground
You must pick yourself up and continue to fight
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@georgemathie8123
This band had such a way with pop melodies and this is a great one here from an excellent album
@bakerby
I’ve been wanting to hear this song again for decades. I figured it was never going to happen. Thanks.
@MakeYouFeelBetterNow
The album is on Spotify now!
@MakeYouFeelBetterNow
Thanks for posting, love this song and video.
@TATER1971
Gotta love `em...
@99sharkdog
Sandy's hair is so amazing!
@LordKenebutch
Crank it up for Christ's sake! Its a Rocking song!
@friscojoneswsb
the 1st bar band i toured with white lies were booked that weekend,,they r usin my old bands gear,,,nice mmeories of jbs as well,,,,,
@robertkerr9946
Yep, know that gear well
@snoisulli
Hahahaha, my dad is in this at 2:27 :P