Dissecting "Rodeo" by Garth Brooks
Feb 07, 2022•34 min
Episode description
We seek to build our understanding of 80s & 90s country music by looking at Garth Brooks's energetic and unapologetic 1991 classic "Rodeo". We talk about the song's killer instrumental track, bluesy vibe, contrast between restrained verses and a frenetic chorus, and unironic celebration of western U.S. imagery.
Grab your boots and chaps, and let's dig in.