Blue Rodeo -- Rain Down On Me [REACTION/RATING] 

One of Canada’s best kept musical secrets of the 80s and 90s.

After listening to rock/pop/country music for 50 years, Blue Rodeo is my absolute favorite lesser known band (I realize they're huge in Canada, but I'm in the States). Peace.

Blue Rodeo is one of the best things to come out of Canada, along with maple syrup

Blue Rodeo is ingrained into our DNA here in Canada. Soundtrack to every event in our lives. Seeing them live at a summer festival is a quintessential Canadian experience. Grooving out on a mushroom buzz, singing along to Blue Rodeo is one of my favorite memories. Keep diving down the Blue Rodeo rabbit hole

Much loved Canadian band, my favourite of theirs is …..” Bad Timing “. and “ Try “.

Seen them last year in Vancouver and there still brilliant.

I'm a big Blue Rodeo fan. There are two lead singers and each have their own solo bands as well. The lead on this one is Jim Cuddy. I've seen Blue Rodeo and Jim's various bands over 50 times live. I loved seeing your reaction to this! Blue Rodeo really is their own genre.

Blue Rodeo- the summer- a cottage in Northern Ontario- a beer in one's hand- it simply does NOT get better than this!

Head Over Heels, Girl in Green, Rebel

Welcome to Blue Rodeo, I've been a fan for 20 +/+ years

This is a Canadian country rock band formed in 1984, Bad Timing & Til I Gain Control Again are good songs

The album 5 Days in July is a Canadian masterpiece.

I've had the pleasure of seeing these guys about 9 times. Such great musicians, and some of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

Listen to some of their songs from "5 days in July" Its considered the pinnacle of their achievements and much more country. Bad Timing would probably be the best (and most well known choice)

they have 2 singer songwriters are from Toronto, other good songs are Trust Yourself, Hadn't Hit Me Yet, Try, Diamond Mine, Bad Timing

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My Favourite of theirs is “Try”

I'm a big fan of Blue Rodeo. They are a great Canadian country/rock band. I've seen them a few times live. We have many great artists and bands in Canada, and Blue Rodeo is one of them. Cheers! ✌️

Hey Don, Thanks for playing one of Canada's great bands! I loved it!

I have seen Blue Rodeo live a few times and they do in fact do a BEAUTIFUL Slide guitar!

If trying to put Canadian Country Rock into an American genre is tough, be happy you’re not a Kentucky bluegrass aficionado trying to place “in hell, I’ll be in good company” by the Dead South! If you really want to explore outside the box, give it a listen. It’s uniquely Canadian.

Ok never heard of this band but really like the styles and vibe of this song also have to say that they have a very unique blend of different types of music but that is what makes it really enjoyable to listen to for my first time of hearing themdI d

Yes, you should check them out! Blue Rodeo is an AWESOME Canadian band! I am a BIG fan!

Great Great Canadian band!!! top 5 songs....Diamond Mine, Lost Together, 5 Days In May, Hasn't Hit Me Yet, Bad Timing, ............and 2 more for good luck lol. Side Of The Road, It Could Happen To You. Love when you get into the Canadian bands. next look into Ian Tyson!!!!

Love Blue Rodeo and especially this song I've shed many tears listening to this. Lol

I saw them live like 6 years ago, amazing band.

Blue Rodeo is Canada's national treasure. Jim Cuddy's talent blows my mind. As you say, steel guitars mandolins, pedals, synths, horns pianos everything possible in their tunes. Sublime Check out 5 days in July album

Lots of typos in there sorry about that

Love me some blues/rock. Please do 'Til I am Myself Again' by Blue Rodeo. There is a line that gets me every time. "I had a dream my house was on fire. People all laughed as it burned". Great job!

it was real steel and some songs they add mandolin too

I love your astute analysis of my all-time favorite band, Blue Rodeo. They are a genre unto themselves and Canada's best! This is an earlier song which has totally stood the test of time. They have a long and varied catalogue that goes from full-on country, to straight up rock, and the best blend of both. Enjoy!

I enjoyed this reaction. Please do more Blue Rodeo! They have a deep catalogue lots of equally fantastic songs.

Awesome song and reaction, thx my friend

Nice!!!!

Blue Rodeo is a Canadian brand that has been around since 1986 when they came out with Outskirts and the first single ''Try'' which you should check out as well. They're not country but a mix of jazz, rock, blues and country. Diamond Mine which is their second album is one that you should listen to especially the title track . Thanks for giving them a shot and hope you listen to more Canadian music

check out sweet city woman by the stampeders the instrumental will blow your mind don well you may like it

I just want to say thank you very much for highlighting Blue Rodeo. I am a stagehand in Calgary and they set up their show amen Spotlight many times. My favourite cue was to take my spotlight on this huge disco ball for the intro of diamond mind. If you could please react to a band called The Tragically Hip. Maybe the song courage , or Wheat Kings. There are just so many. It's a great band who had ironically a tragic ending , no it was not drugs. More Blue Rodeo and I thank you

I bought their first two albums .. ok cassettes back in the 80's . They are the voice of Canada Ontario to BC anyway .

As you seemed to guess, these guys are all top shelf musicians with a myriad of influences but the country is always there. Oddly they are actually from Toronto but it hasn’t stopped them from winning the hearts of Canadians everywhere. Lyrics & production are rarely not right on point. This song is a little more rocky than many. The album “5 Days In July” is full of good stuff. “Bad Timing” “5 Days in May” “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” are all solid . Good on you for opening the door to these guys, really enjoyed your take! You obviously have a good ear !

Been listening to them for over 30 years and seen them live about 50 times. This is a great song but you should also check out some others like Lost Together, Hasnt Hit Me Yet, After the Rain, Bad Timing.

Great Canadian band…….My favourite of theirs is “Bad Timing “

You should check out their song "Try". Love you checking out more Canadian bands.

Hi Don, Thanks so much for sharing this with your viewers!! As so many have pointed out before me, Blue Rodeo is a very popular Canadian band. I've seen them more times than I can remember. I guess you could say I became an adult listening to their music. Personal fave are Till I'm Myself Again, Rain Down on Me, Lost Together, Dark Angel ...and the list could go on and on. I hope you continue to discover their music. Another great band is The Tragically Hip. They may not be right for your channel, but really worth the listen.

Try

Hi Don - Blue Rodeo has been around since the early 80's. They're in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. I've always thought of them as Alt-Country (is that still a thing?). They've got a ton of music out there and you'll surely find many songs to enjoy (reacting to, or otherwise). You might try "5 Days In May" for your next reaction. They always bring good vocals, melody, and overall musicianship. Take care...

Good review. They have dozens of good tunes

Don good morning im like u i like it. Nothing like smooth country sounds .definately like the instruments perfectly timed 👈 said all the right words i wouldn't change nothing👍

Hey Don, You should do a video on Hank Williams Jr’s ‘All In Alabama’. It’s a song he wrote after nearly being killed on Ajax Mountain. The song covers his troubles getting back on stage. Some people don’t know, Hank was so close to death. His brain was exposed for hours. This is when he swears a beard and dark glasses to hide his scars. Powerful song.

There seems to be a Band influence, at least the organ. Both bands are Canadian.

I guess you could technically refer to them as eastern since they're from Toronto Ontario.

Hey Don, just came upon your channel, great reaction to one of my favourite bands!! Blue Rodeo's been around since 1984. They hail from Toronto, Canada. Rock-Country/Alt Country/Roots Rock would be best to classify them. Main two guys are Jim Cuddy & Greg Keelor - who trade off lead vocals depending on the song. This one was Jim. They have a deep well of fantastic tracks, all of which you should check out! Bad Timing (Jim), Diamond Mind (Greg), Try (Jim), 5 Days In May (Jim), Lost Together (Greg), Til I Am Myself Again (Jim), Hasn't Hit Me Yet (Greg), Head Over Heels (Jim)...for starters! I've seen them a few times, and each show was amazing! Top notch musicians, vocals, sound, including extended jams to some songs. Always incredible! On a sidenote, Jim Cuddy has done some solo albums, a great track to check is 'Too Many Hands'. Some great fiddle in there.

Real,y if you get the time even if you don’t do a reaction look up the top songs from Blue Rodeo and Kick back ,

I think you would like Los Lonely Boys "Velvet Sky". Texas Rock/Blues County.

Don,you hit on one of Canada's greatest bands , they like "The Hip" are revered up here in Canada, Please do yourself a favor and react to "Try" it will blow you away. They have so many great tunes and are worth digging into.

I know you have done some Skynyrd and some Marshall Tucker how about give 38 Special a spin. Of course not the pop hit side of the band but the country / southern rock side like the song OUGHTA LET GO (80s style country) or JUST HANG ON, GYPSY BELLE or FOUR WHEELS (sounds like Skynyrd lite) These have Donnie Van Zant on vocals