MP3 Blue Rodeo - Greatest Hits Vol. 1

Canada's most popular roots rock band, Blue Rodeo became a veritable institution in their home country, although they never quite moved beyond cult status in the U.S. Their sound is a basic blend of country, folk, and rock, but with a definite pop appeal.

14 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Country Rock, ROCK: Americana



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I saw Blue Rodeo for the first time because Iâd heard they were the only band on Torontoâs club strip that played past last call. It was too early to go home and Iâd also heard that they were really, really good.

As I blasted into the Horseshoeâs back room that night, determined to get my final beer and then see what all of the fuss was about, I was gripped by the energy even before the sound. Probably playing their 20th song of the night, a beaming Cuddy was slapping at a big red guitar while Keelor was hunched over, plucking out a ferocious lead, as the band tore through a passionate take on Glenn Campbellâs âGalveston.â

Hearing a set that included more cool covers and early versions of the tunes that would later become their amazing Outskirts debut, I was hooked