@kodiak1966 - U2 is from Ireland and is a different genre. I think our musicians get plenty of international recognition. While it's true that radio music is empty pop, they still give plenty of airplay to empty Canadian pop like Avril, Simple Plan, Robin Thicke etc. Your rant is misguided.
I remeber these songs when i was young :) Im 26 now..I still get chills..:) especailly cuz i'm an ontarioan too..lol the video's remind me of MY town..I live in a small town..
five days in may was my daddys fav song. he passed a couple yrs back. it hurts me so much but also makes me happy when i hear this. if that makes any sense at all...i love this song but it also hurts my heart when i hear it. i will continue to listen to this n remember my father until the day i am reunited with him
I had the privilege to see them twice at the Banff Center in the 90's two of my best concerts ever.......one of the few bands that are even better LIVE!!!!
@srplow and what would that be..bad taste? Why would anyone care whether or not the US likes this song or this band..if you're ears like it, and mine do, that's all that matters.
Smooth, awesome song, beautiful lyrics, music cuts to the soul. severely underrated. bless my homeland for great muscians. From Jim Cuddy, to Ron Sexsmith. and many many others.
I have loved this band since the first time I heard them on "The Q - The Islands Rock". All of their songs come from a special time in my life. God Bless Them, Every One.
i love blue rodeo from my teens and now i'm a gramma. they live in my heart. I met them in toronto here. I had laryngitis and couldn't talk a simple hello. It was the most deflating moment of my life.
this song reminds me of my uncle, he was more than a father than my real father, but unfortunatly when i was a lil younger he died 3 days before my bday, and was found on my bday.. i heard this song on the radio yesturday, and i cried hard, cuz this was one of his favourite song. i miss you <3333333 :(
Great Canadian band they are,and that makes me proud in a patriotic way,knowing that as a young country we're very diverse in ethnicity and culture.
That said,the music is what makes all the difference and being able to notice and appreciate it is what makes it unique.A universal language that brings us all together.
I absolutely love this band. I met them outside the Magic Bag in Michigan and Jim Cuddy was so friendly. I had my picture takin with him and he hugged me so tightly. ☺ Love him! This song and the meaning behind it is so touching. I look forward to them coming to Michigan again soon!
The musicians that our country produces make me so proud to be Canadian. There's just a purity to the music that comes from our artists, it's wonderful.
Such a beautiful song . . and this guys voice . . makes a hole in your heart . . wow, such a great song!! I cry whenever I hear this one . . . . And, I know she knows why. . . just what could have been . . we will never know.
kurdtss, thanks for this great video. What a great song eh? (Can you tell I'm Canadian?). I think this album was from 1993 NOT 1994. In my opinion, their best album . My second favorite album is CASINO. Going to see them tomorrow night at the Molson Ampitheatre in Toronto. Looking forward to it!
i totally love Blue Rodeo! they so good...goin to see them on the 7th at the Potatoe Festival...saw them ther last year and it was great..small little venue in an hockey arnea...AWESOME!!
Listened to this song every Thursday night to get ourselves warmed up for our local pub. Was with my best girlfriend of 40 years who passed away at 56 one month ago. This is for you Deb with more love than anyone can have. Love Karen,
@neen2209 I totally forgot about some of these Blue Rodeo hits - they were VERY popular in the Seattle area, especially "Try", and I heard some of these songs on the radio20 years ago (oy, I feel so OLD!) and never put really even thought "oh, that sounded like Blue Rodeo"...
dayum, they have a "like" selection. i think they should have a "LOVE" selection too... oh well, nothing can be as good as just being able to hear such fine tunage... i looked over your list and it is grrreat, thank you so much :)
so much better without the solo. the solo on the album is actually the worst guitar solo i've ever heard. i feel like you have to be trying to suck to play something that bad
I listen to these guys when I go for a walk along the shores of lake ontario...I have seen them twice so far in small festival venues and they are amazing live. Every Canadian should see them at least once. I am so happy to be Canadian when there are bands like this to see.....saw them in Jarvis at the Cornfest with my wonderful husband and it was a beautiful magical night.the crowd sang to them and gave them nothing but love.One of the best concerts of my life.
every portion of this song amazes me (solo inc), THIS BAND IS CANADIAN CLASSIC, you are now listening to sounds that will be immortalized in canadian music....be appreciative of the fact that you are here to witness the birth of this sound!!!!! ........find the place you've seen a thousand times..........
I am pleased this is the radio version. I dont like the guitar solo, its ok, not great and goes on forever. Blue Rodeo is fantastic though, this is one of my favorite songs.
This is an edited version of the song ;(. the full version has a very unique and powerfull guitar solo done by the very tallented Greg Keelor. Blue Rodeo I love ya and can't wait to see you in Edmonton in January! PLEASE PLAY THIS SONG LIVE!!
@MikeEST1977 I know its just a matter of opinion, but I hate that guitar solo, Im a guitarist and I'd be embarrassed to record something like that...
i love this song, even if country has never been my favourite. it reminds me of my mom because she always played it when i was little, and still does :)
I love Blue Rodeo. A couple summers ago I was in an antique shop with my mom and we were talking to the owner while listening to them. She was telling us how the lead singer sometimes came into her store. About five minutes later he did! It was such a strange coincidence. I wonder how he felt coming into the store hearing his band's music playing.
It's not just Blue Rodeo that doesn't make it big in the States despite great talent. There's plenty of US bands suffering the same fate: Whiskeytown, Tim Easton, Bottle Rockets, Golden Smog, Drive By Truckers, Wilco, Lucinda Williams....and on and on. Thanks God we have the internet so we can find these great bands!!
To think that bands like U2 and Bono become famous in the USA with 2-3 hits which really aren't that good to begin with; is sickening ! If you get the air time..you will or won't make it. Stupid US radio station should look north of the border for true talent such as Blue Rodeo. Ten times better than most bands from the states that make it big.
If it's any consolation... Gene Simmons travels all over Canada looking for talent to sign as he thinks Canada has a big enough musical base to bring on the 'next British invasion' as he put it.
...and U2, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Supertramp, Jethro Tull all owe their US success to Canada (Montreal in particular), where Donald K Donald gave them their first real chance.
It's about old love folks. If you ever have the chance to take your love to the "Rose And Crown" in Banff Alberta to see BR live ( they play it every year) you'll win your sweeties heart. Jim is an amazing gentelman and one hell of a musician.
As you can tell by this song alone that I think his voice on its own would have carried this group. I enjoy listening to the songs he sings more. Simple but great song.
I have mentioned this before and it's a long shot but..what if the video was actually set in the southern hemisphere where fall is in May? Everything would fit..she would be coming home a "tainted woman" and the old couple make her ride in the back of the truck...
say these guys at cornfest in Jarvis....absolutely insane. just a small country fair, tiny little stage on a clear summer night.....couldn't believe theses guys were playing a fair and the ticket was only 35 bucks. beautiful magical concert...they were tight, flowing and humble
Blue Rodeo's masterpeice. I'm not even much of a fan of the band, but this song has one of the best chorus' I've ever heard, and together with everything else--the verse, interludes, etc.--just all fit together perfectly.
I love Blue Rodeo, they're a great band, but Keelor shoulda quit while he was ahead with those artificial harmonics in the Solo in the full version of the song....Sounds really bad.
My father used to work with Blue Rodeo! He was their tour manager.. Probably like 10 years ago but it was pretty awesome and he was on tour with them for like 20 years or something like that. I really never got to see him that much but now he's home and I'm happy. You should see the records that are on our wall... it's pretty cool! I love Blue Rodeo!
I love Blue rodeo. I've listened to this song since I was 3. And somhow remember it all lol. Brings back good and bad memories, but we always had blue rodeo. =]
I am fairly new to Blue Rodeo and I hope this is not a dumb question. I'm trying to figure out the timeline in this song. Like when she is in the back of the truck, is she coming back from the 5 days or is it later and she's going to look for him? "To find a face you've seen a thousand times" makes me think she is going to look for him.
I think it is later--it looks like corn in the back of the truck-- harvested late summer--mid-to late Aug. In the end of the video it is autumn, mid to late October the way the trees are defoliating, & brown--& the stocks are long gone from the corn...but she looks years older, so I think she is looking back over the years--hair shorter, & younger face--she is older right at the start--& when she is carrying the pail of milk up the laneway.
That makes sense - she just looks like she's not going anywhere in particular and that's why I wondered if she was coming back from somewhere. There is so much symbolism in this video - I interpreted the pail of milk as her having "saved" herself for him for those many years.
How about this scenario? What if the setting is in South America? She actually could be coming back from 5 Days in May in the fall. They have quite a few hurricanes down there too...just something to ponder.
actually the video really is not the interpertayion of the song, Jim Cuddy himself has said that the song is based on his relationship with his wife Rena the part about writing her name in the sand is from the former drummer i beleive he used to write his wife name in the sand where ever he was cause then he feels connected with his wife.
I saw them in Peterboro in May and Jim did a piano solo, the song is on the radio now and I can't find it here, something about "you don't have to love this town". Anyone know it I can bring it up on here?
I like to think of myself as a tough guy but this song stops me dead in my tracks. I think about my girlfriend and get teary eyed immediately every time I hear it.
Seeing them with her on May 31st in Sunderland, Ontario. I can't wait!
There is no better song in the world, it is everything a song possibly could be! I love Blue Rodeo, I've turned so many people on to them, but this song....ahhh, I love it!
This song is amazing. Blue Rodeo is even better in concert. I saw them at the Ottawa Blues Fest last summer and they were amazing. I was 5 feet from Jim Cuddy -basically made my life!!
Hey hehoosmeltitdeltit , These guys are amazing live.
NicStryker1027 This is the radio edit. The album cut, the sheer violence from the solo, is what makes this a truly great song, no matter the genre. GO SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!
This the first time I've "seen" Blue Rodeo -- I stumbled on their music through XM, downloaded a few things and then had to get everything I could lay my hands on. I'm surprised at their age -- their music is very mature and sophisticated.
Their live album Vacation kicks ass -- their instrumentals and solos are absolutely fearless and they way they can interpret a song can give you goose bumps if you don't mind going with them. Very well worth the ride... nice job, boys.
all the other videos on here do not do it justice. get the cd, download the song, I'm telling you it's worth it, probably didn't put it on here because this is from CMT and the solo is a little more rock based
wth this isn't full version. there is a nice guitar bit at the end that they totally cut out. I have there greatest hits album and love the song and love the guitar at the end. I saw them live at Salmon Arm Folk Festival several years back and they did the guitar there too.
not my favourite canadian band, but this is still a sick song. i hadnt heard of them till my school had this benefit concert, and it turns out jim cuddy's my friends dad, so he played
Rock is the music I love most, and country is the music I hate most, but this is by far one of my favorite songs ever. Amazing lyrics, voice, harmonica, piano, organ, bass, and especially amazing guitar solo. Without counting the absolutely beautiful melody. Simply outstanding.
^ Hey, I was writing this as I was listening to the video . . . but I realized at the end that they cut out the epic guitar solo!!! Obviously, the solo is not very commercial, so I understand them cutting it out of the video, but IMHO it's still the best part of the song nonetheless.
I deffinately have to AGREE with you there "KittiesAndAnimeLover" it is most deffinately one of my most favorite songs ever, even though I am only 21... I DO know what good music STILL is....I'm glad you enjoy it as much as I DO!!!(^_^)
this isn't Gordon Lightfoot
SmileyGarrish 2 months ago
I started dating my guy in May, and within 5 days, I realized that he was the one.
KittyVP 2 months ago
yes Jimmy is very much God loving man...and he rocks my world music wide..as well as the band...
vylettesgraces 2 months ago
May 5th......LOVE YOU
3dbatman 2 months ago
I know you love Jim Cuddy but this band really is so terrific. I love the drummer.
enorabv 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Blue Rodeo
Hey how great is it to touch peoples lives with your music I love it and it is so real not commercial crap cheers.
rixxky499 3 months ago 2
Best song ever!! Blue Rodeo you ROCK!!!
MelinaRandy 3 months ago
Weird music. But its great. I like it.
63sbu 3 months ago
I'm an old fan!
1117135 3 months ago in playlist 1117135's favorites
craig Kebler..........
PYSCOPOMP 3 months ago
@kodiak1966 - U2 is from Ireland and is a different genre. I think our musicians get plenty of international recognition. While it's true that radio music is empty pop, they still give plenty of airplay to empty Canadian pop like Avril, Simple Plan, Robin Thicke etc. Your rant is misguided.
TheKaylinelam 4 months ago
I remeber these songs when i was young :) Im 26 now..I still get chills..:) especailly cuz i'm an ontarioan too..lol the video's remind me of MY town..I live in a small town..
SummersideFaeri 4 months ago 4
This is my wedding song, one week from today!
hughericsean 4 months ago 3
just listened to another canadian original called " IN YOUR MIND by andrew gerbasi feat steve morrison. Have a listen if you get the time.
cheers.
randyandy1960 4 months ago
five days in may was my daddys fav song. he passed a couple yrs back. it hurts me so much but also makes me happy when i hear this. if that makes any sense at all...i love this song but it also hurts my heart when i hear it. i will continue to listen to this n remember my father until the day i am reunited with him
samnjond 5 months ago 5
Jim you are God-like......
moreengover 8 months ago 9
SOOOOOO COOOOOOOOL >:O
homologygroup 9 months ago
there better than shania and avril and the biebs.but still get no respect.
bubbah671 9 months ago 3
This was one of the first songs I heard when I moved to Canada in 1994, brings back great memories everytime I hear it.
From Spirit of the West to Great Big Sea I have embraced the richness that is Canadian, especially the music. :)
nutube68 9 months ago 33
MEGA LIKE!!!
1mariajz 9 months ago
I had the privilege to see them twice at the Banff Center in the 90's two of my best concerts ever.......one of the few bands that are even better LIVE!!!!
kodiackmax 9 months ago
The version by Salamander Crossing is good too (on the album Bottleneck Dreams)
kewlkatspike 10 months ago
srplow...ahem in return...and the reason is?K
kate54ish 10 months ago
The best thing about Cheri? She introduced me to Blue Rodeo and though she drove me nuts, I thank her.
CortezInc55 10 months ago
@srplow and what would that be..bad taste? Why would anyone care whether or not the US likes this song or this band..if you're ears like it, and mine do, that's all that matters.
TPG3471 10 months ago 3
in my guesstimation, this is one of the best love song/ballads ever written and sung
MrBuckwilliam 10 months ago 3
@MrBuckwilliam id have to agree with you completely! this and One by U2 are stunning
myflowisunreal 10 months ago 2
@MrBuckwilliam lovers in a dangerous place by Barenaked Ladies is in that category too. They are canadian aswell!
transworld20 9 months ago
Logan Couture!!!
Doofman17 11 months ago 2
There is a reason why the US doesn't pay attention. ahem.
srplow 11 months ago
one of the best bands ever !
lhr65 11 months ago
I've loved this band forever.. still do.. <3 u Jim.. keep it comin'
ilovecait238 11 months ago
this song i requested for louise dastou When i asked her to marry me and my name is ronald watkins
gerturade1 1 year ago
@gerturade1 she would have been a fool to say no after hearing this, thanks for the info ill choose the same song when its my time
hastingsp 11 months ago
What a great song!!
makattak88 1 year ago
there should be millions of hits for this.god damn
bubbah671 1 year ago 4
@bubbah671 I agree . They are fantastic!!
stayshoobie 1 year ago
Smooth, awesome song, beautiful lyrics, music cuts to the soul. severely underrated. bless my homeland for great muscians. From Jim Cuddy, to Ron Sexsmith. and many many others.
xcatfoodmanx 1 year ago
Whenever I start to miss my ex....I listen to this song
evilcupcake83 1 year ago 2
I have loved this band since the first time I heard them on "The Q - The Islands Rock". All of their songs come from a special time in my life. God Bless Them, Every One.
jpstude 1 year ago
one of my moms favorite band, i see why.
budweiserKing100 1 year ago
I love it, but the EPIC guitar at the end of the full song is what i connect with so much it is just the best guitar i have EVER heard!
bananska 1 year ago
Cant live without these guys
ClarkThorson 1 year ago 3
i love blue rodeo from my teens and now i'm a gramma. they live in my heart. I met them in toronto here. I had laryngitis and couldn't talk a simple hello. It was the most deflating moment of my life.
melthedark 1 year ago
Rain on the windshield headed south..EPIC
BUT we will NOT let you leave :)
flyyspit 1 year ago
we learned this song from this post I think It was. tks.
hamrzlawnlake 1 year ago
You Can Feel Canada In Every Tune.. From The Maples To The Pines...
The Sound Of Canada!!!
OutlawIV 1 year ago
this song reminds me of my uncle, he was more than a father than my real father, but unfortunatly when i was a lil younger he died 3 days before my bday, and was found on my bday.. i heard this song on the radio yesturday, and i cried hard, cuz this was one of his favourite song. i miss you <3333333 :(
ArikkaNicole 1 year ago 2
This song is wrong for the video. way off
DarthSidious000 1 year ago
Great Canadian band they are,and that makes me proud in a patriotic way,knowing that as a young country we're very diverse in ethnicity and culture.
That said,the music is what makes all the difference and being able to notice and appreciate it is what makes it unique.A universal language that brings us all together.
Amazing :)
suckafool 1 year ago 6
I absolutely love this band. I met them outside the Magic Bag in Michigan and Jim Cuddy was so friendly. I had my picture takin with him and he hugged me so tightly. ☺ Love him! This song and the meaning behind it is so touching. I look forward to them coming to Michigan again soon!
shar5660 1 year ago
I love BR, but you NEED to check out the version they did with Sarah Harmer. Chills!
oldfriendofmine 1 year ago
The musicians that our country produces make me so proud to be Canadian. There's just a purity to the music that comes from our artists, it's wonderful.
IrishEyes1989 1 year ago 2
I never thought I'd hear such amazing harmonica. It seems like such a rough sound but this guy makes it beautiful.
ganjanii 1 year ago
Driving to Manitoulin Island from Toronto I always listen to B. R. and can't stop thinking about the past 30 years...
MsPsycho29 1 year ago
Such a beautiful song . . and this guys voice . . makes a hole in your heart . . wow, such a great song!! I cry whenever I hear this one . . . . And, I know she knows why. . . just what could have been . . we will never know.
SeattlePogo 1 year ago
blue rodeo's music is classic!!
dogpawwoman 1 year ago
kurdtss, thanks for this great video. What a great song eh? (Can you tell I'm Canadian?). I think this album was from 1993 NOT 1994. In my opinion, their best album . My second favorite album is CASINO. Going to see them tomorrow night at the Molson Ampitheatre in Toronto. Looking forward to it!
gordlightfootfan 1 year ago 2
I fukin love this band
TheIngybingy 1 year ago
this song is just very heart touching amazing song
MrMackattack69 1 year ago
Too bad they cut out the best part of the song (the guitar solo)
polarautumn 1 year ago
canadian musicians rock
prestonr11 1 year ago 2
JIm looks HOT in this video...
trishalovesfy 1 year ago
my absolute fave song!
xcatfoodmanx 1 year ago
Canada just rocks!
userofpower 1 year ago
i totally love Blue Rodeo! they so good...goin to see them on the 7th at the Potatoe Festival...saw them ther last year and it was great..small little venue in an hockey arnea...AWESOME!!
mizjennay1313 1 year ago
@mizjennay1313 thats pretty awesome, i'll seeing them @ the potato festival as well, first time can't wait!!!
frumplz 1 year ago
Listened to this song every Thursday night to get ourselves warmed up for our local pub. Was with my best girlfriend of 40 years who passed away at 56 one month ago. This is for you Deb with more love than anyone can have. Love Karen,
neen2209 1 year ago
@neen2209 I totally forgot about some of these Blue Rodeo hits - they were VERY popular in the Seattle area, especially "Try", and I heard some of these songs on the radio20 years ago (oy, I feel so OLD!) and never put really even thought "oh, that sounded like Blue Rodeo"...
Supremesfiend 1 year ago
what was the name of hurricane? HURRICANEBRIKA--
rodoobaba1 1 year ago
dayum, they have a "like" selection. i think they should have a "LOVE" selection too... oh well, nothing can be as good as just being able to hear such fine tunage... i looked over your list and it is grrreat, thank you so much :)
MrBuckwilliam 1 year ago
find a face youve seen a thousand times,,,,,,,
angus3100 1 year ago
oh she loved the lines around his mouth
nolanGGA 1 year ago
so much better without the solo. the solo on the album is actually the worst guitar solo i've ever heard. i feel like you have to be trying to suck to play something that bad
Kegofbeer 1 year ago
@Kegofbeer I always turn the song off right as the solo starts. it kills me.
xmacktheknifex 1 year ago
man, this song really reminds me of my dad
love it
worldwar9 1 year ago
I listen to these guys when I go for a walk along the shores of lake ontario...I have seen them twice so far in small festival venues and they are amazing live. Every Canadian should see them at least once. I am so happy to be Canadian when there are bands like this to see.....saw them in Jarvis at the Cornfest with my wonderful husband and it was a beautiful magical night.the crowd sang to them and gave them nothing but love.One of the best concerts of my life.
jjmetalheadred 1 year ago
reminds of days in Montreal
cebsny 1 year ago
LOVE this song with my life.
even better that it doesn't have the annoying 3 year old's guitar solo.
saraheichelmann 1 year ago
This song gives me that feeling in your throat, it just gives you that vibe, but its a great feeling
nathanomgnathan 1 year ago 2
Timeless
Captures the essence of love
Wonderful piece of musical work
khandajatt 1 year ago 2
Brilliant song. Thanks for posting!
denizbevan33 1 year ago 3
He almost died coming in your store and hearing his music
and he will never ever forget it
HW415 1 year ago
love that voice...
TheJessicarabbit09 1 year ago 2
every portion of this song amazes me (solo inc), THIS BAND IS CANADIAN CLASSIC, you are now listening to sounds that will be immortalized in canadian music....be appreciative of the fact that you are here to witness the birth of this sound!!!!! ........find the place you've seen a thousand times..........
ceehann 2 years ago 18
jaime ste toune la ....
borntobewildpascal 2 years ago 4
i love these guys and this song but the guitar solo they cut out was quite possibly the worst solo in modern music
wmuha 2 years ago
i think your right on that one. great song
fishystickers 2 years ago
I am pleased this is the radio version. I dont like the guitar solo, its ok, not great and goes on forever. Blue Rodeo is fantastic though, this is one of my favorite songs.
tasma3 2 years ago 4
This is an edited version of the song ;(. the full version has a very unique and powerfull guitar solo done by the very tallented Greg Keelor. Blue Rodeo I love ya and can't wait to see you in Edmonton in January! PLEASE PLAY THIS SONG LIVE!!
MikeEST1977 2 years ago 4
@MikeEST1977 I know its just a matter of opinion, but I hate that guitar solo, Im a guitarist and I'd be embarrassed to record something like that...
jayh81 1 year ago
@jayh81 I have allways cringed at that solo, but in someway it does and is a metifor, as love is sweet, and ugly. As is that solo.
wefoundacure 1 year ago 2
i love this song, even if country has never been my favourite. it reminds me of my mom because she always played it when i was little, and still does :)
Kiki059 2 years ago 7
@Kiki059 yea my mom bumps this through the house
NorthCoast44 2 years ago 4
I love Blue Rodeo. A couple summers ago I was in an antique shop with my mom and we were talking to the owner while listening to them. She was telling us how the lead singer sometimes came into her store. About five minutes later he did! It was such a strange coincidence. I wonder how he felt coming into the store hearing his band's music playing.
bulbasaurasrex 2 years ago 8
It's not just Blue Rodeo that doesn't make it big in the States despite great talent. There's plenty of US bands suffering the same fate: Whiskeytown, Tim Easton, Bottle Rockets, Golden Smog, Drive By Truckers, Wilco, Lucinda Williams....and on and on. Thanks God we have the internet so we can find these great bands!!
jgwilson5 2 years ago 10
To think that bands like U2 and Bono become famous in the USA with 2-3 hits which really aren't that good to begin with; is sickening ! If you get the air time..you will or won't make it. Stupid US radio station should look north of the border for true talent such as Blue Rodeo. Ten times better than most bands from the states that make it big.
kodiak1966 2 years ago 57
thumbs up.
If it's any consolation... Gene Simmons travels all over Canada looking for talent to sign as he thinks Canada has a big enough musical base to bring on the 'next British invasion' as he put it.
hardleecure 2 years ago 3
Um......U2 is Irish......but I get what you mean. Blue Rodeo, Tragically Hip and other Canadian bands/musicians rock.
Abbigael 2 years ago 6
...and U2, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Supertramp, Jethro Tull all owe their US success to Canada (Montreal in particular), where Donald K Donald gave them their first real chance.
nuttykanuck 2 years ago 2
@kodiak1966 Daniel Lanois who is canadian made U2's hits back in the 80's
dachozn1 8 months ago
... they cut out the solo at the end =[
OurMisfitLove 2 years ago 4
I hear ya!!!!
BlueRodeoJunky 2 years ago
i love blue rodeo, my cousin was in this band, :)
brooksmae 2 years ago 6
It's about old love folks. If you ever have the chance to take your love to the "Rose And Crown" in Banff Alberta to see BR live ( they play it every year) you'll win your sweeties heart. Jim is an amazing gentelman and one hell of a musician.
francis20041 2 years ago 12
absolute masterpiece!
navdesy 2 years ago 106
As you can tell by this song alone that I think his voice on its own would have carried this group. I enjoy listening to the songs he sings more. Simple but great song.
MRVariety68 2 years ago 9
Iv listened to this song a million times and was surprised to see the video doesnt match the words, Do i just not see it or what?
roxy1a2b 2 years ago 9
you know what?...Me too...I found the video has no meaning to the lyrics or melody. It's weird they went with this video.....
lifefeedsonlifefeeds 2 years ago 2
yea, i agree.. dunno why u guys got minus's.. it doesn't fit the song.. the video is good, but just doesn't fit..
iiinitr0 2 years ago 2
I have mentioned this before and it's a long shot but..what if the video was actually set in the southern hemisphere where fall is in May? Everything would fit..she would be coming home a "tainted woman" and the old couple make her ride in the back of the truck...
trickybiznus 2 years ago 2
say these guys at cornfest in Jarvis....absolutely insane. just a small country fair, tiny little stage on a clear summer night.....couldn't believe theses guys were playing a fair and the ticket was only 35 bucks. beautiful magical concert...they were tight, flowing and humble
markl1031 2 years ago 6
hi marika
njchad 2 years ago
The short version makes me sad :(
ClassicalMarc 3 years ago
this is a absolute masterpiece
1danson8 3 years ago 13
Blue Rodeo's masterpeice. I'm not even much of a fan of the band, but this song has one of the best chorus' I've ever heard, and together with everything else--the verse, interludes, etc.--just all fit together perfectly.
Mineav 3 years ago 6
Miss the guitar solo at the end. He surely learned from Neil Young, which doesn't mean it wasn't outstanding. Great song!
westfalianalien 3 years ago 6
they rock !!love ya's from newcastle boys!!!!
lego2x 3 years ago
A Canadian Icon, Blue Rodeo. Always GREAT!
ROKHOWND 3 years ago 7
I love Blue Rodeo, they're a great band, but Keelor shoulda quit while he was ahead with those artificial harmonics in the Solo in the full version of the song....Sounds really bad.
This cut is waaaaaay better.
TheOrgystheband 3 years ago
its an acquired taste. at first i was like this is god awful but they grow on you huge and in the end im glad they included the harmonics
BBulm360 3 years ago
quite a very sad song indeed.
simon726 3 years ago
Great song from a great band.
jasong4111 3 years ago 49
My father used to work with Blue Rodeo! He was their tour manager.. Probably like 10 years ago but it was pretty awesome and he was on tour with them for like 20 years or something like that. I really never got to see him that much but now he's home and I'm happy. You should see the records that are on our wall... it's pretty cool! I love Blue Rodeo!
Cat0596 3 years ago 6
One of the best pop songs of the last 15 years.
AestheticizeAnalog 3 years ago
these guys are one of the best bands I have ever seen live.They sound just as good.
rclrocks 3 years ago 4
NO SOLO!!! How could Blue Rodeo make this video without one of my favorite solos of all time... tisk tisk. Still love the song though.
muuurlin 3 years ago
I love Blue rodeo. I've listened to this song since I was 3. And somhow remember it all lol. Brings back good and bad memories, but we always had blue rodeo. =]
sliverazuria 3 years ago
I am fairly new to Blue Rodeo and I hope this is not a dumb question. I'm trying to figure out the timeline in this song. Like when she is in the back of the truck, is she coming back from the 5 days or is it later and she's going to look for him? "To find a face you've seen a thousand times" makes me think she is going to look for him.
trickybiznus 3 years ago
I think it is later--it looks like corn in the back of the truck-- harvested late summer--mid-to late Aug. In the end of the video it is autumn, mid to late October the way the trees are defoliating, & brown--& the stocks are long gone from the corn...but she looks years older, so I think she is looking back over the years--hair shorter, & younger face--she is older right at the start--& when she is carrying the pail of milk up the laneway.
Penhappy101 3 years ago
That makes sense - she just looks like she's not going anywhere in particular and that's why I wondered if she was coming back from somewhere. There is so much symbolism in this video - I interpreted the pail of milk as her having "saved" herself for him for those many years.
trickybiznus 3 years ago 2
How about this scenario? What if the setting is in South America? She actually could be coming back from 5 Days in May in the fall. They have quite a few hurricanes down there too...just something to ponder.
trickybiznus 3 years ago
I still get goosebumps when I hear this
woodbanger2020 3 years ago 8
actually the video really is not the interpertayion of the song, Jim Cuddy himself has said that the song is based on his relationship with his wife Rena the part about writing her name in the sand is from the former drummer i beleive he used to write his wife name in the sand where ever he was cause then he feels connected with his wife.
eatmebeotch1977 3 years ago 2
This song is soo deep. Blue rodeo kicks serious ass.
ticomychick 3 years ago 5
Do we ever put out a lot of talent here in Canada ;)
DylanSensFan 3 years ago 7
oh you bet y'all do! this song just breaks my heart... i love someone that much and even more! down here, down here in Texas!
worldglobe1 3 years ago 6
Five Days in July- one of the greatest Canadian Albums of all time
Isus1 3 years ago 3
"Oh she loved the lines around his mouth."
Makes me shiver whenever I hear that part, and I now when I hear it I look at my husband. Sigh.
Awesome imagery and storytelling in their beautiful lyrics. Love this band!
clod75 3 years ago 2
u guys are aewsome love ya fr Mary Rose,Helen and Pauline Lenita
lenitalen 3 years ago
I Like This Song. Its Going Out To My G/f. Luv Ya.
dannyulayok 3 years ago
I saw them in Peterboro in May and Jim did a piano solo, the song is on the radio now and I can't find it here, something about "you don't have to love this town". Anyone know it I can bring it up on here?
classylady18 3 years ago
I haven't found it on here..but it's from their new album and it's called "this town", an AMAZING song
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starrbynite 3 years ago 2
I found the whole uncut version. Look up CatRevolver. they have the uncut version. gawd I love the end solo
NicStryker1027 3 years ago
I like to think of myself as a tough guy but this song stops me dead in my tracks. I think about my girlfriend and get teary eyed immediately every time I hear it.
Seeing them with her on May 31st in Sunderland, Ontario. I can't wait!
hughericsean 3 years ago
hey man are there any tickets left Im from little britain?
Isus1 3 years ago
man i tell ya this song hit me its funny how songs do that. a really good song
young55510432453 3 years ago
There is no better song in the world, it is everything a song possibly could be! I love Blue Rodeo, I've turned so many people on to them, but this song....ahhh, I love it!
nightsky80 3 years ago
Ive been a blue rodeo fan for as long as I remember. There songs are amazing great job guys I love you
mikly007 3 years ago
My dad used to work with Blue Rodeo 14 years ago for 25 years
Cat0596 3 years ago
omg i just found this again
i remember when i was a little girl coming home from school and my dad would sittin gin the kitchen listening to blue rodeo everyday.
it was ALWAYS playing in my house its like the music i grew up with.
and i lvoe the lyrics to this song.
miraclemarineX3 3 years ago
This song is amazing. Blue Rodeo is even better in concert. I saw them at the Ottawa Blues Fest last summer and they were amazing. I was 5 feet from Jim Cuddy -basically made my life!!
crazychicka26 3 years ago
Hey hehoosmeltitdeltit , These guys are amazing live.
NicStryker1027 This is the radio edit. The album cut, the sheer violence from the solo, is what makes this a truly great song, no matter the genre. GO SEE LIVE MUSIC!!!
elwoodinontario 3 years ago
Hey hehoosmeltitdeltit, You gotta see these guys live. Absolutely phenominal!
elwoodinontario 3 years ago
This the first time I've "seen" Blue Rodeo -- I stumbled on their music through XM, downloaded a few things and then had to get everything I could lay my hands on. I'm surprised at their age -- their music is very mature and sophisticated.
Their live album Vacation kicks ass -- their instrumentals and solos are absolutely fearless and they way they can interpret a song can give you goose bumps if you don't mind going with them. Very well worth the ride... nice job, boys.
hehoosmeltitdeltit 3 years ago
all the other videos on here do not do it justice. get the cd, download the song, I'm telling you it's worth it, probably didn't put it on here because this is from CMT and the solo is a little more rock based
NicStryker1027 3 years ago
wth this isn't full version. there is a nice guitar bit at the end that they totally cut out. I have there greatest hits album and love the song and love the guitar at the end. I saw them live at Salmon Arm Folk Festival several years back and they did the guitar there too.
NicStryker1027 3 years ago
.. he drew her name in the sand(8)
musicfans16 3 years ago
GREAT SONG!I love how it talks about The Beaches in Toronto! Love it!
melukosmik 3 years ago
I like this song...Reminds me of my auntie..:)
NorthNorth12 3 years ago
not my favourite canadian band, but this is still a sick song. i hadnt heard of them till my school had this benefit concert, and it turns out jim cuddy's my friends dad, so he played
themartianmanhunter 3 years ago
Just saw them at Massey Hall in Down town Toronto, What an awesome Show!!!
bigalburrows 3 years ago
Me too!
It was amazing! I love them sooo much!
They were the forst Canadian band to welcome me and my family to Canada!
melukosmik 3 years ago
Good song, it has endured many years for me. I'm glad I got to see Blue Rodeo live in Seattle many years ago.
HunterMann 3 years ago 3
blue rodeo really have all around talent that most bands dont.
badreligion88 4 years ago 4
this is about as canadian as it gets..
yvr604 4 years ago 6
rush and rodeo are the best canadian bands
klutz94306 4 years ago 6
by far the best Canadian band ever. (I am Canadian by the way)
derstrucnjak 4 years ago 10
and then we did that! oh hi...great song
spoonieluv123 4 years ago
Rock is the music I love most, and country is the music I hate most, but this is by far one of my favorite songs ever. Amazing lyrics, voice, harmonica, piano, organ, bass, and especially amazing guitar solo. Without counting the absolutely beautiful melody. Simply outstanding.
macdaddylorenzo 4 years ago
^ Hey, I was writing this as I was listening to the video . . . but I realized at the end that they cut out the epic guitar solo!!! Obviously, the solo is not very commercial, so I understand them cutting it out of the video, but IMHO it's still the best part of the song nonetheless.
macdaddylorenzo 4 years ago 2
This is one of those songs that seems to reach something. It's melancholic and the motion is real. And yeah..it just sounds great
Jadyellow8 4 years ago
great tune.
Geo2382 4 years ago
I met All these guys in salmon arm BC at the roots and blues festival when i was 13, what a great time.
acefuxor69 4 years ago
im with both of you....good music always stands out....especially this song
pixieplaya21 4 years ago 2
I deffinately have to AGREE with you there "KittiesAndAnimeLover" it is most deffinately one of my most favorite songs ever, even though I am only 21... I DO know what good music STILL is....I'm glad you enjoy it as much as I DO!!!(^_^)
fuckmez 4 years ago
I have to say, this song is my favorite. I listen to it over and over again, so awesome.
KittiesAndAnimeLover 4 years ago