Blue Rodeo - "Try" [Official Video]

[@disastrid]

I first heard this song on a school bus. Decades later, never gets old. I hope all of Blue Rodeo are out there living their very best lives. ❤

[@chrisevans6835]

Just seen them last night seem to be doing great 👍

[@keepitreal-g1k]

all grown up, and still loving this song like day one

[@MB-jx9zg]

I met Jim Cuddy when I was on tour in Afghanistan. I had dinner at the mess with him. Blue Rodeo came to a war zone to cheer up us poor saps working there. God Bless them. May God bless our troops where ever they are.

[@buddyleemcfarlane]

Met the hole bad through their manager I met when I was 15 canvassing in toronto asking if people if they wanted there eavestroughs cleaned it was on Riverdale manager name was Quan cool fucking guy

[@DeuceDevil]

God Bless them All🙏❤🙏

[@nataliebillington1479]

Wow 🙏🙏❤❤

[@NONE_SO_VILE]

What a wonderful comment! I wish you soldiers a long and prosperous life for the service you've all done for the freedom we all take for granted!!!

[@rochellesayer6631]

I got some of the bike if

[@mj-gr8uy]

Blue Rodeo is going to perform at Wasaga Beach, Ontario on Feb.18, 2024 👍🏼

[@serenawilliamson7862]

I want to go but I just saw them in Windsor. Fourth row. Unbelievable.

[@BohoChic2u]

Wasaga beach- now that brings back memories! ❤

[@kellysmith8845]

It’s going to be a great concert!

[@ericbarrone4130]

Thats going to be awesome. I seen them a few years ago in Calgary and was awesome never realizing id ever see em live and they were still perfect like when i was a farm kid in gr6 taking the farm trucks out after school to hit the highway n feilds listening to Blue Rodeo to just escape and be free

[@cjfroese70]

This song is perfection - one of our Canadian gems.

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Cj how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@KP-ww3zy]

As a neighbor just south of Buffalo, NY, and with relatives in Canada, I have always felt like a friend of Canada. Love Blue Rodeo.

[@conniescoones8872]

​@K P you are so right

[@bernicelavis]

Agreed ❤

[@GillianAnnBlower]

This is a love song. ❤

[@ellenmusgrove4443]

i was working at a daycare in Toronto . his daughter was in my class that day . he came into the playground to pick her up he was so nice .

[@pamharding9934]

Still listening to this in August 2024! Love Blue Rodeo ❤

[@LumboDunillingo]

Me too! Classic!

[@kathytyler7592]

Best Blue Rodeo song ever!

[@dogfoodking]

This song is my new life with the woman I love!

[@ilikenachosify]

I was in a little shop in northern Ontario, up from NYC where I work and live just now. This came on the radio speakers. I almost cried with the ache of longing for those days, when Blue Rodeo was playing in all the bars and clubs. My beautiful Canada… stay TRUE TO THE CANADIAN IDENTITY . South is not Free.. it’s a disaster zone

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Chosify how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@pannernan]

This is a perfect description of how I felt when I heard this song played today. How lucky we were to have grown up in Canada during that time. Just magic.

[@kellysmith8845]

Agreed

[@lisabolton7716]

This was the music of my teen years

[@patrickpeters8645]

Met every member of Blue Rodeo. They are the epitome of kindness and humbleness. Each and every one of the band are such great souls. Wonderful band.

[@Jessasaurusrexx]

It's the only way us Canadians know 😊

[@rajenmurugan3229]

lucky you

[@MsFreudianSlip]

Yes, and even recently (well, a bit more than a year ago, before Covid) I saw Jim at the Horseshoe - he was there to see his son play, but it was a Tuesday and hardly anyone was there, and he was so kind and took time to talk to anyone who spoke to him. People were kind enough to let him watch his son, but between sets people would approach him. I spoke with him for about 5 minutes and he was so kind, fully open and connected, even asked me where I grew up. Solid, salt of the earth guy!

[@brianbumstead2682]

One of my poker buddies got to meet them also. Big time hash smokers. Wouldn’t mind meeting them

[@ws6709]

Greatest Canadian band. Ever.

[@angelcurtiis1875]

Thank you for standing with First Nations people here in Canada 💞 I am West Coast Salish . Canada loves you Jim xo

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Angela how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@DarrenK-dt7sx]

A true Canadian gem, our Blue Rodeo.

[@MamaMudskipper]

Canada's House Band 🎼🍁🎼

[@charleneosborne3239]

Just saw the Jim Cuddy band at the Orpheum in Vancouver a few days ago. His son Devin backed him up. He’s every bit as talented, beautiful , cute and humble as Jim. What a privilege hearing all their new stuff. I’m 60 and my daughter who’s 20 was with me. Truly a band for all generations ❤

[@petrzacek5791]

Brilliant. This song never gets old. Full of emotions. Eighties. The best time.

[@Mr.Everythang]

Make ya smile and teer up at the same time

[@fedoragent0077]

i know thats right!

[@ferox965]

Jim Cuddy is an astoundingly great singer.

[@aralsea1]

The best.

[@Nalydretsbew]

This must sound so different than their other songs cuz it’s a different singer?? I think Jim Cuddy is the better singer for the band then..

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

The range on that guy, amazing.👍

[@1991jdclark]

Isnt he though. I always wanted to hear him and KD Lang sing together ❤

[@ferox965]

@Andrew Cummings nice! Blue Rodeo isn't exactly on my path and while I've always known about them, I come from a harder musical place. They really are excellent.

[@jacquelinejackson9147]

Just saw this band for the first time (2023), they are truly fantastic! 🇨🇦🇯🇲.

[@DianeKokotilo]

Been a fan 55 yrs..when I was attending Ryerson Polytechnic institute, Blue Rodeo would play the Jarvis House and other coffee houses downtown..Jim still has it..saw him last night at the Orpheum..never disappoints and Devin was exceptional!! Pure Canadians!

[@caroledormoy3064]

J adore cette chanson çà me rappelle des gens qui sont parti trop tôt

[@lorimcnulty2841]

One of the finest ballads of all time. Cuddy's voice. Wow.

[@KEETCHA2]

Saw Keeler and Cuddy perform at Folks on the Rocks in Yellowknife a number of years ago. They were awesome. I left a few minutes before their set was over. I was camping on the other side of Long Lake. Late into the evening I heard this song across the lake. It was hauntingly beautiful. The best way I can describe it is if your ever in the lake country and hear a loon call out (not that they sounded like a bunch of loons) its that emotion of longing that it pulls out of you.

[@lulub9421]

I’m sorry for your loss, Nikki. Good friends are hard to find and you had one. Now you’ve got yourself an angel who will watch over you, just like she did in your chats. She’s got your back - she’s your heavenly moderator ❤

[@BernardGarand-yg9oq]

I read everywhere about the 80's being the dopest of times and echo that right into eternity.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ernestkiyoshk9255]

This is the ultimate song after all these years it still sounds fresh

[@dmvrant]

Blue Rodeo played at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto about every three weeks when I worked as a waitress there in the 80's. When this song came on, all the waitresses put their trays down and listened to/sang the song. I remember the night they got signed to a record deal. They came back to the bar while we were cleaning up. They didn't look too sure of what they had done and Greg Keelor even said "Now you can buy us like Heinz ketchup". I know plenty of musicians, (me one of them) who never got signed, so I was shocked. But everything turned out fine for them and this song is still a classic. ❤❤❤

[@kellysmith8845]

Well said

[@raptorrodger]

I just went through a break up. Days of being alone I heard this song on the radio. Thanks blue rodeo

[@naniezain]

One of the best Canadian bands. I remember listening to it in my room during that cold winter days in winnipeg

[@robertbeggs5901]

There are winter days that AREN'T cold in Winnipeg? The year that I moved there it didn't go above -40 (C or F) for 90 days straight. Good time to enjoy Blue Rodeo!

[@Newzchspy]

I'd give the best nod to Lighthouse......more hits and crossed over to America too!

[@feathercat9323]

I'll never forget laying on the floor in my bedroom with my legs up on the bed, on snowy winter afternoons in Upstate NY...listening to these guys and the Hip! Now my husband from Cali loves the Hip too!

[@rajenmurugan3229]

I too is from Winnipeg. I remember listening to these guys on winter days. I also like bad timing

[@thomaskumpf8912]

@@feathercat9323 how could you be from upstate and not love both of them?!

[@hughbigknife6332]

I moved to Canada in 93 with the love of my life, she showed me what love WAS...RIP my love ..I do TRY!! This was in the cassette days for sure! Great band with many great memories with my wife, in Canada

[@jcw3587]

Hugh Big Knife beautiful. Hope you find another love in this life ❤️

[@IWANTITALLyou]

Beautiful tribute Hugh, thank you for sharing. I also have someone to remember as I listen to this song. Your wife is as grateful as you, I am sorry you were parted too soon. much love brother xoxo

[@Jacdes1]

I still have my Signed Cassette.

[@lucassarault5679]

I am sorry for your loss my friend. I also experienced what love really was and have not found it since. I am happy where I am. But that...man was it ever powerful.

[@Jacdes1]

I am happy to hear that you are now at peace, enjoy every moment my friend, life is far too short.

[@FLshampooboy]

These guys are so good and so consistent they should be international superstars.

[@VinylForest]

This beautiful song is a Canadian Classic! I love it!

[@romy2727]

it sure is!

[@anguscole5280]

One of the most poignantly beautiful n haunting songs ever!!! I remember seeing the video for the very first time. We had one of those enormous satellite dishes n I lived in a tiny lil town in NE MS. n it wouldn't pick up MTV but it did MUCH MUSIC outta Canada (,their version of MTV n far better in my opinion) n every single soul I ever played it for just fell in love with Blue Rodeo. Whoever said it sounds just as fresh today as the day it debuted is absolutely right.

[@ReneeKnightYogaRani]

Much Music was an absolute icon of beauty, fashion & music in those days!

[@gregpineda8660]

Blue Rodeo ( the 1980's decade's line --- up or band mates or band members ) is/are : the legendary Jim Cuddy --- lead vocals,rhythm guitar and electric piano as well as and possibly lead guitar the incredible Cleave Anderson --- drums and percussion the gifted Greg Keelor --- lead vocals,background vocals and lead guitar the great Bobby Wiseman --- Chief keyboardist and background vocals the amazing Bazil Donovan --- bass guitar and background vocals

[@darrenbesse9825]

I sang "Happy Birthday" to these guys in Kelowna at The Keg in Kelowna in 1990/1? Such a funny memory. Saw them in concert the day after I think? It was very much a blur... Might have been a bit nervous since I was a big fan. 😄

[@clintbonvie5342]

Seen these guys play in Nova Scotia.... They blew the roof right off the building. Great vocals,,,Awesome music. Big fan off your group .

[@judygerdes3587]

Blue Rodeo and Jim Cuddy I truly Canada's gems no matter how old this song gets it is a masterpiece

[@ToasterBoss]

Jim Cuddy’s voice doesn’t age…it’s incredible.

[@snappy_0]

I love this song so much. Takes me back to being in high school, I was into rock and metal in the 80s but Try just did something to me and I couldn't get enough of it. I still can't, just a perfect song and incredible band.

[@conblonde]

When I was in grad school in southwest Virginia circa 1989, I helped DJed an event for the Taiwanese student association, I brought a tape from Canada during break and I played this song, people slowed dance to this and they have never heard of this song before, I'll never forget it!

[@susanwilliams9136]

One of the best Canadian bands!!!

[@richardleblanc7935]

I met Jim Cuddy at the horseshoe in Toronto probably the nicest guy to ever walk this planète!❤❤❤

[@mydogeatsjeans7216]

Thank you Mr. Cuddy. Your words helped me when I was in living on the streets

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello jean how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@kimfreeman8566]

TRY...❤

[@tooez90]

Holy Smokes...this album is 31 years old...I must be old...I better go have a nap :)

[@Aldy53]

NAPS ARE GREAT

[@lc.c6835]

haha..."I better go have a nap."

[@charlenerhem7946]

I sing this song when I am attempting to get up...”oooh, you’ve got to try...oooh, baby , you try...” It gives these old bones a little get up and go.

[@patolafson9375]

Just Try!!!

[@joannepadmore1829]

@@Aldy53 bbbbb.bbbbb

[@timgrass5064]

Thank you brenda smith for introducing me to this music. Rip doll

[@fredlincoln6238]

This song is special in so many ways...Jim cuddys very good...I seem to feel everytime I listen to the song...I cried...

[@janetmoore5645]

Try that's all I can do. Saw these guys in concert in baysville in bracebriidge Ontario

[@NoScrubs-ge4eh]

I love this song so much it instantly brings me to tears every single time ❤️

[@beautybombmom]

I love you Jim Cuddy, and Blue Rodeo. Thanks for always putting words and melody to such deep emotions

[@kelly5888]

September 1, 2024. I've been listening to this once in awhile for years. I live in USA 🇺🇸 so listen to their radio station off and on. Well one day this pulled at my heart ❤️ so much I had to find out who it was. I had heard of BLUE Rodeo, actually I think they played in the Canadian town closest to me...Fort Frances, Ontario....EH😊 Alot of great Canadian artists!

[@kidzact2]

I love this song! Jim Cuddy is awesome!!!! Blue Rodeo is a classic band!! :)

[@ellynfreedland925]

I love this song as much today as when I first heard it. Jim Cuddy is a great vocalist!

[@mikesarchfield4829]

Listened to their music for years. Finally got to see them live on their 2017 1000 arms tour. Wasnt disappointed.

[@kevingill648]

Love this song, such an underrated band!

[@kellysmith8845]

Well put! Singin’

[@DawnSara-zz8sv]

This song is my favorite it takes me back too the good old days

[@justsayin5040]

What a voice this dude has. Totally impressed.

[@Aldy53]

SAME BRO

[@katstewart5267]

September 9, /9 2024 ✨✨🎙🎶🎵🎼 I was @Grey cup event & bumped into a 🔮💙🔮 star crossed love. This song played as we hit the dance floor & it was a instant whirlwind of emotions ,memories & a forever favourite Blue Rodeo tune with eternal imprinting on my 💚 . 🎙🎶🎵🎼...🍁🇨🇦🍁 ✨✨

[@lc.c6835]

So long ago now, but this is when I heard who Blue Rodeo was, "Try" I became quite the fan since, and that Jim Cuddy voice. I got to see them live in Winnipeg. What a thrill that was.

[@e.k.k6380]

Try "you definitely have too sometimes" this song has always been 1 of my faves never gets old

[@SpongeBobFanatic-dy6ls]

This is a 80's Classic! Who agrees?

[@pattimyers524]

Me.

[@mbjames119]

It’s 90s. But , yea for sure.

[@markbrowne4433]

@@mbjames119 It was released in 1987 on their debut album Outskirts.

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Not just the 80s, it's a timeless classic.

[@tc1817]

@@markbrowne4433 Brian has left the building.

[@jaybrown8807]

You can not like Blue Rodeo but you can't deny this tune.

[@postofficecb808]

Don't know why these guys haven't win 50 grammys. Honestly. Such quality overlooked.

[@kellysmith8845]

Agreed

[@MrTonaluv]

I've never heard of them or heard them ever before. It's OK. Nothing special.

[@paulinechapman5669]

The falsetto ..just a real out there heart jerker.. luv me some Blue Rodeo..deserving of ..” hall of fame”honours..Viva la Canada..🇨🇦

[@estebancandia3750]

I will always remember seeing these guys perform in Kamloops, Winnipeg, and Calgary. One of the best Canadian bands to ever exist. I play these guys music down here and folks love Blue Rodeo in Chile. Timeless band in my opinion. Cheers to all.

[@bonniebennett9621]

Must be great souls to put this sing together, I am 57 and don't even knowing how many years I have loved this one!

[@Darkasknightfall]

3:41-3:58 Always listened to Blue Rodeo. This stuff never gets old. 👍🏼

[@jthomascloud]

The best part

[@billielittle]

Such a beautiful ballad. Sounds as good today as when it first came out. Beautiful.

[@rosaliejones2712]

Makes me proud to be Canadian with talent like this.

[@timbruessler4157]

I Never ever ever get tired of this song. Fell in love with it when it first come out, and it still makes me weak.

[@westerstill2119]

Absolute Classic Canadian anthem...they are incredible!

[@Thiswomensmidnight39]

Remember listening to this when I was shopping in Dominion with my parents, grabbing every coupon I could find for my collection, early 90's.

[@strumalong3224]

Hard to believe this was released almost 24 years ago...it stands the test of time! Great tune to strum along to!

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

More like 35 years ago

[@MrTonaluv]

24 years hahaha 🤣

[@fedoragent0077]

GOD BLESS THE TROOPS

[@tomcarr7249]

are we at war somewhere?

[@annamcguire481]

Several years ago I was at a Top 10 Event at Elgin Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto and Jim Cuddy was a guest speaker. When finished speaking he pulled out his acoustic guitar and sang Try. Amazing vocals! For me it was a special moment because walking in I recognized the theatre entrance and Lobby from a summer job I had there in the 70’s. Now my favourite artist was on stage singing one of my favourite songs . It just doesn’t get better than that ❤️❤️

[@MsFreudianSlip]

Just came from seeing them play, can't stop listening.... thanks for being so amazing Blue Rodeo 💙

[@philipmacnab1582]

I love this song no matter how old we get ❤

[@brendathornton7245]

Still listening and enjoying.

[@zephryus]

this song makes my eyes leak.. My mom used to blast the hell out of it when I was a kid.. reminds me of her so much

[@Colin.W]

Same!

[@cosarimanediuncuorespezzat474]

She had good taste in music :) mine too but then I began to like them too

[@coraspencer]

Keep trying .

[@amywaldron2685]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@srmixalot1764]

I have listened to this song for 31 years.. This song had a huge impact on me since day one.. and I will die listening to this.. Thanks Blue Rodeo

[@pamstewart8019]

I listened to this song as well 30 years ago...I listen to it when I need a picker upper

[@mommyoflcm]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sybiltm6018]

I was 13 living in Winnipeg when this song came out! I can still hit all the notes! Love this 💜

[@aaronboots7746]

One of Canada’s greats for sure!!

[@charleneosborne3239]

One of the best Canadian bands ever( along with April Wine)

[@melissadoss8469]

Still so thankful for my Canadian friend LS#1 Sarah for introducing me to Blue Rodeo back in my teen years. 40 now and still loving their music.

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Melissa how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@ernestgodin4025]

The very best song for years

[@chrissmith513]

Going to be inducted to the Canadian Hall of Fame in 2024 😊😊😊

[@MsFreudianSlip]

Such a good song. Timeless.

[@cordeliachase5241]

Just heard this song for the first time earlier tonight on Zoomer Radio AM 740's The Eighties At 8. The singer is absolutely awesome! I thought it was country, but someone else here described them as a rock back with country influences.

[@XxSeraphicxX]

Dear Lord Jim Cuddy... can anyone croon so well?

[@rickdietrich3059]

Slice of Canadiana!

[@musiccollector]

Great memories as our kids were young in those days. Proud to be a fellow-Canadian.

[@raymondhoelscher9307]

WHAT A CLASSIC SONG!!

[@nm7781]

1987 may have been the goat of the 80s

[@krystalrichardson101]

Can't get enough of this....... love these guys

[@krystalrichardson101]

Same here

[@WendyWiseman-f4q]

Love Blue Rodeo, going to see them in Kingston in October

[@stephenpayne9120]

One of the great bands of all time. And they don't need to have "Canadian" before "great" in that sentence.

[@tragicallyfit]

Nice to see from the comments that I am not the only one who cannot help sing along with this song ... even if I can't hit the high notes Jim Cuddy can :) One of the best from a great, great band I've been lucky to see a couple of times. Just simply one of my all time favourites.

[@FourTwenny]

Hello. It has been a decade since my ears have danced like this. Forgot about you. I am back.

[@bernicelavis]

Love ❤

[@CarltonSanderson-j3i]

Jim is the Otis Redding of Canada, absolutely soulful!

[@lucouimet423]

Truly a great song. It was great when it was released in 87 and just keeps getting better. I have been to three Blue Rodeo concerts and hope to be able to see them again. I play along with my guitar or sometimes sing at the top of my lungs when driving, or play it loud when working in my shop. Thank you, Blue Rodeo!

[@debbiegreene7070]

This is the first Blue Rodeo song that I heard about thirty years ago.I have loved their music since.

[@gerryst-aubin5877]

Same here!

[@jenbeasley9880]

Same! I went to New Year's Eve at Nathan Phillips Square in 1988 when I was sixteen - Blue Rodeo played in the cold and I fell in love with this song. Good memories.

[@wesleymay602]

I am at gym three different times whatever here in Edmonton's he has a heart of gold Great Canadian

[@wesleymay602]

Sorry for the spelling mistake I'm at Jim Cuddy

[@vxCOCOxv]

It's these kinds of songs, that are the very definition of music. When lyrics made sense... Not like now, where they're 'subliminal', like figure out what they're singing about? We all know this song is about her taking him for granted, and he loves her... She just doesn't put effort it. Simple, eh? Just such a beautiful song, beautiful voice...

[@janetp8669]

WOW! Well said, you must be a talented song writer.

[@camelliacouillonneur7103]

vxCOCOxv hey true dat sister bro

[@moniquenormand8801]

Well said BRAVOS