Blow At High Dough
The Tragically Hip
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They shot a movie once, in my hometown Everybody was in it, from miles around Out at the speedway, some kind of Elvis thing Well, I ain't no movie star But I can get behind anything Yeah, I can get behind anything Get it out, get it all out Yeah stretch that thing Make it last, make it last Least until the supper bell rings Well the taxi driver likes his rhythm Never likes the stops Throes of passion, throes of passion When something just threw him off Well, sometimes the faster it gets The less you need to know But you gotta remember The smarter it gets The further it's gonna go When you blow at high dough When you blow at high dough Baby, I feel fine I'm pretty sure it's genuine It makes no sense, no it makes no sense But I'll take it free anytime Whoever fits her usually gets her It was the strangest thing how she moved so fast, moved so fast Into that wedding ring Well, sometimes the faster it gets The less you need to know But you gotta remember The smarter it gets The further it's gonna go When you blow at high dough When you blow at high dough Out at the speedway, same Elvis thing Well I can't catch her, but I can get behind anything Yea I can get behind anything Well I can get behind anything Well, sometimes the faster it gets The less you need to know But you gotta remember The smarter it gets The further it's gonna go When you blow at high dough When you blow at high dough Yeah, blow at high dough Blow at high dough Out at the speedway, some Elvis thing
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Written by: Gordon Downie, Gordon Sinclair, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Robert Baker
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"Blow at High Dough" is the first track on "The Tragically Hip" band's second full-length album, "Up to Here," which was released in 1989.
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Song CompositionThis true rock song was composed by the band's members, including Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair, and Rob Baker.
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Song InspirationThe title of the song "Blow at High Dough" comes from a phrase in old boxing lingo that means "to aim high, to go for it all".
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Song MeaningIt is rumored that "Blow at High Dough" was about the band's initial struggles with record companies and the overall music industry.
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Recognition"Blow at High Dough" became one of the band's signature songs and a staple in their live performances.
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Popular CultureThe song was used in the television show "Criminal Minds" (Season 4, Episode 24). It was played during an intro sequence set in Canada, the band's home country.
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Chart Performance"Blow at High Dough" was a top five hit for The Tragically Hip on the RPM Canadian Content Chart.
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Video RecognitionThe music video for "Blow at High Dough" was nominated for "Best Video" at the 1990 Juno Awards.
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Band LegacyThe Tragically Hip, the band that created "Blow at High Dough," is one of Canada's most influential rock bands, known for their powerful performances and deep lyrical themes.
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Iconic LyricsOne of the iconic lyrics from "Blow at High Dough" is "Go to hell, you stay at the Hilton" – a line often quoted by their fans.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances of "Blow at High Dough," the band usually extended the song beyond its studio length, turning it into an audience participation event.
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InfluenceThe song's raw energy and distinct guitar sound influenced a generation of Canadian rock musicians.
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DedicationIn several concerts following the lead singer, Gord Downie's brain cancer diagnosis, the band often played "Blow at High Dough" as a tribute to him.
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Last Performances"Blow at High Dough" was performed during their final concert, broadcasted by CBC across Canada, making it one of the last songs performed by The Tragically Hip.
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Fan FavoriteDespite the passing of many years since its initial release, "Blow at High Dough" remains a fan favorite in The Tragically Hip's discography.
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