Rodeo
Garth Brooks
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His eyes are cold and restless And His wounds have almost healed And she'd give half of Texas Just to change the way he feels 'Cause she knows his love's in Tulsa And she knows he's gonna go But it ain't no woman flesh and blood It's that damned old rodeo Well it's bulls and blood It's dust and mud It's the roar of a Sunday crowd It's the white in his knuckles The gold in his buckle He'll win the next go 'round It's boots and chaps It's cowboy hats It's spurs and latigo It's the ropes and the reins And the joy and the pain And they call the thing rodeo She does her best to hold him When his love comes to call But his need for it controls him And her back's against the wall And it's "So long girl, I'll see you." When it's time for him to go You know the woman wants her cowboy Like he wants his rodeo Well, it's bulls and blood It's dust and mud It's the roar of a Sunday crowd It's the white in the knuckles The gold in the buckle He'll win the next go 'round It's boots and chaps It's cowboy hats It's spurs and latigo It's the ropes and the reins And the joy and the pain And they call the thing rodeo It'll drive a cowboy crazy It'll drive the man insane And he'll sell off everything he owns Just to pay to play her game And a broken home and some broken bones Is all he'll have to show For all the years that he spent chasin' This dream they call rodeo Well, it's bulls and blood It's dust and mud It's the roar of a Sunday crowd It's the white in them knuckles The gold in the buckle He'll win the next go 'round It's boots and chaps It's cowboy hats It's spurs and latigo It's the ropes and the reins And the joy and the pain And they call the thing rodeo It's the broncs and the blood It's the steers and the mud And they call the thing rodeo
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Written by: LARRY BASTIAN
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Rodeo" is a song recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released in August 1991 as the second single from his album, 'Ropin' the Wind'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Country Music Chart in the US. The track also had chart success overseas, hitting number 7 in Canada.
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Song Theme"Rodeo" is a country song about a bull riding cowboy. Its lyrics convey the hard life of a rodeo cowboy and the tough decisions they have to make - love or their passion for rodeo.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Larry Bastian and Garth Brooks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rodeo" was directed by Kent Thomas. In the video, Brooks is seen singing at a rodeo, with interspersed clips of bull-riding footage.
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Billboard RecognitionAccording to Billboard magazine, "Rodeo" ranked at number 69 on their list of the 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time in 2014.
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Unique Album FactThe 'Ropin' the Wind' album, which includes "Rodeo," is special because it made Garth Brooks the first country artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Live Performance Tradition"Rodeo" is a regular staple in Garth Brooks' live performances, often serving as the concert opener.
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Impact on Brooks' ImageThe song "Rodeo" was instrumental in strengthening Brooks' image as a singer with strong ties to the cowboy culture and lifestyle.
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Development ProcessDuring its writing process, the song initially started as a slow ballad, before transforming into the high-energy track it is known for today.
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Market Success"Rodeo" was one the tracks that helped Garth Brooks solidify his status as one of the best-selling solo artists in the U.S in the 90s.
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