Great Canadian band, overlooked and not in the Rock Hall another unforgivable snub. Just saw Randy with his son along with new band members. Great show. Keep Rocking!
I remember talking to a schoolmate about the Guess Who and he asked me if I meant the Who. I said no, the Guess Who. He hadn't heard of them. I woulda let it go but this was in the early 80's in Vancouver.
BTO knew how to rock and Randy Bachman, an original member of The Guess Who, is a genius. Like you said along with other BTO tunes is perfect for driving with volume up!👍🏻❤️🥁🎸🎤
Randy Bachman's 1957 orange Gretsch guitar was stolen 45 years ago in Toronto. It was found last year in Japan. A musician had bought it from a vintage guitar dealer not knowing it had been stolen. Randy went to Japan last week where there was a ceremony at the Canadian Embassy where he was given the guitar back to him (he gave the Japanese musician a replacement) and he performed at the embassy.
Excellent,passion filled and incisive reaction! Like how you applied the song's basic concept to today's circumstances with people not able to manage self control over their emotions.
This was my husbands favorite song in high school back in 1973. He even saw BTO in concert a few times. Almost 50 years later and he still listens to them.
This has always been my favorite song by BTO growing up. The vocals, the riff and the driving bass are fantastic. And it's rare that a voice this gravelly has that much range. The high pitched screams give me goosebumps.
Me too … goosebumps! Also, his live performance at the Roseland in 2011 (?) when he was in his late sixties - as great as his live performance in 1973. The growling and howling are still there, and his stage presence too! I do wish that in both videos they had focused on him when he was howling, tho ..
Fred Turner’s growling and howling singing voice is so different to his speaking voice! He said that in between gigs he loves to spend time with his family and to wash and polish his 5 old cars …
Always loved BTO ever since they first came out. January 1974. This is one of their biggest hits. I know you've listened to a few of them. Have you reacted to ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY or HEY YOU yet?
Harri, I listened to an interview with Randy Bachman and he said that in 1972 BTO was driving down to New Orleans' Mardi Gras for a concert when some semi-truckers decided to play games with them on the highway by boxing them in. When they caught up with them at the next truck stop, the guys from BTO button holed the truckers and demanded to know who they thought they were and what they were doing. The truckers said they were just having some fun on the highway (?) and the Randy should "just let it ride." That is where the song title comes from. LOL! In New Orleans BTO shared their dressing room with none other than the Doobie Brothers! Randy was sitting there working out the guitar part for "Let It Ride" and Tom Johnston liked what he was hearing so much that he adopted it and came up with "Long Train Running" for their 1973 "The Captain and Me" album. Bet that's what you were trying to sort out, eh? 👌😉😎
Great info! I had also heard the tale about the origin of “let it ride”. It makes sense now that Tom Johnson used Randy’s rhythm for Long Train Running - I have heard Tom’s rhythm strumming style described as “percussive” - which fits Randy’s rhythm guitar on this song too.
@@ingfig1 Randy said in another interview way back in the 1970s that when he formed BTO there were a couple of bands he wanted them to attain to the level of rhythm of; the Doobie Brothers and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Pretty high praise! 👌💘😎😉
The dude who found Randy’s guitar used facial recognition software to find the guitar! And he volunteered for the task after learning that Randy’s beloved Gretsch had been stolen and that Randy was still pining for it after more than 4 decades. The story was told by Randy in an interview and the story was also reported by journalists at the time.
Yahoo!! My favourite BTO song. Such a gritty superb rock song. Instruments out of this world. Randy who played with Burton Cummings in the Guess Who, both are celebrated Canadian greats. Thanks Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I agree. he really has some great drumming. It seems as if he didn't do much with his playing talent after BTO. It's a shame he didn't move on to some other rising bands after that. There was a lot of family legal fighting over band naming rights and such.
I agree with you - that drumming was wonderful. The drummer in the original 1973 line-up (and on this recording) was Robbie Bachman, one of Randy’s brothers.
I'm thinking you're talking about Long Train Runnin' by the Doobie's. Both have a killer baseline! Those of us who came up in the 70s can lay claim to the greatest music of all! Thanks for taking me back to the Vidalia Strip on many hot Georgia nights with the windows rolled down and 98Q cranking out BTO, Aerosmith, Skynyrd, CCR, ZZ and CDB....yeah we had it all. ~ Lesa
Randy Bachman was part of "The Guess Who" & then went on to have a solo career with BTO. Both were great Canadian rock bands. BTO had a lot of great songs in the 70's such as "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", "Takin' Care Of Business", "Hey You", "Roll On Down The Highway", "Lookin' Out For #1" etc.
@@kathybwell .. yes, he was a founder member. Ironically he quit The Guess Who after he had a clash with later addition Burton Cummings - then he and Burton mended fences and still get together now to perform their magical hits.
@@surlechapeau I checked Wikipedia just now, LOL, its Bachman. Plus I checked this live version; still Bachman; ruclips.net/video/ybtl9qVFAjc/видео.html Personnel: (Wiki) Randy Bachman - lead guitar, lead vocals Tim Bachman - second lead guitar, backing vocals Fred Turner - bass, backing vocals Robbie Bachman - drums, percussion Norman Durkee - piano
Got pulled over for speeding last year for the first time in decades, with this song cranked up in the car. Learn from my mistake. Don’t listen in the car. 🚓🚓🚓 My 2nd fav BTO song after “Blue Collar”.
You’ve done it now Harri. Randy Bachman , who was a fantastic guitarist in his own right, was previously part of the Guess Who (American Woman, These Eyes,, etc etc). He left the Guess Who for many reasons and formed Bachman Turner Overdrive. As part of BTO they charted with several hits. When he was with the Guess Who, he and Burton Cummings (also a songwriter, vocalist and musician)had a volatile relationship that was often referred to as an ongoing soap opera. Long story short, around 2005-2007, they toured together as Bachman Cummings. I saw them in concert as a duo and have seen each as a solo act. Two geniuses, which may explain the rancorous history. They had concerts scheduled for 2020-21 but they were cancelled due to Covid. Hope to see them soon as they are each fantastic artists. Thanks for the BTO reaction. 😊👍
Oh, absolutely... this guy gets it 100%. FUn fact: it is a law in Canada that if you are taking an extended road trip in our great country, longer than three hours, you must have BTO blasting on the radio. Canadian Mounties will stop all foreigners and politely issue them a "Greatest Hits" CD courtesy of the federal government and introduce you to a couple of stiff rye & gingers while you rock out by the roadside Hell, after a few, the RCMP constable may convince you to come out to their kids' hockey game. You'll go home with the love of denim clothing, gravel in your boots, the smell of the Jack Pine on your skin, the taste of cool, pure lake water in your mouth, and the northern wind calling your name. One cannot drive from Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario to Canmore, Alberta without hearing this song or this band a dozen times.🥃
Fantastic, powerful rock from Winnipeg, BTO delivered (just as you said) great driving music: "Roll On Down the Highway" is just such. "It's Over" is a BTO deep cut that plays nice and loud too!
Soundtrack of my youth. I believe the song was released in 1973. Thank you for covering this and I enjoy the fact that you appreciated this song. Keep up the good work.
Love Let It Ride but please, please Blue Collar next! Their masterpiece. You wouldn't think they do great jazz but Randy Bachman is a huge jazz fan with some great chops! Blue Collar, Lookin' Out for Number One (maybe more country jazz fusion) by BTO and Undun by the Guess Who (bossa nova). It'll show you a very different range to their more well known songs, and may very well surprise you it's the same group!
Not certain but I believe lead singer is Fred Turner. Very unique sound, one of those songs I love everything about it. Probably out in 74. A classic, sooooo good!!!!
Yep it’s Fred Turner who actually wrote the song too. Story tells that Randy was trying to sing lead on it and that just wasn’t working, so Fred took a turn - and wow!
Yes!! Love my Canadiana…check out the Guess Who, Randy Bachman was in that, then a dive into Burton Cummings from The Guess Who, both had successful careers after GW. Randy Bachman has a show on CBC Radio that is incredible… Vinyl Tap 🇨🇦
It is IMO their most amazing and bestest song and esspecialy the one live done later in years at Roseland . Fantastic. They increased the quality of it. Masterpiece. ruclips.net/video/rnIjkIx1Qww/видео.html
you want other cool BTO songs?? Sooooo many!!! Rock is my life and this is my song Heartaches Blue Moanin' Take it like a Man Roll On Down The Highway Hey You Life Still Goes On, But I'm Lonely
It was a huge hit. They were big in their day but still underrated. I watched a show with Randy Bachman and he said their riff came before the Doobie Brothers.
Harri ! I think you're almost due an honorary Canadian Citizenship by now. Well done sir. Two other BTO songs for your consideration - Blue Collar and Rock is my Life (and This is My Song) - both a different display of this bands talents. Carry on Bro - eh ?
Sir, believe the Doobie Bros.' song you're thinking about may be "Long Train Running". Now, this BTO song is SERIOUS rock 'n' roll! If you haven't already, sir, you may want to check out their "Takin' Care Of Business" & "Hey You". Hey, you can always count on BTO for some bangin' music! Thanks for rockin' this one, sir!
That’s the great thing about living in Canada, we can hear all the world’s music but if the world doesn’t want to hear ours, well, that’s their loss...and a pity.
I saw BTO IN '88. It was at a hole-in-the-wall dive in town. The show was delayed and the crowd was getting antsy. Randy Bachman goes up to the bar, orders a beer and onion rings and DARED anybody to try to rush big boy thru his food. Nobody did The album "Not Fragile" is a must have.
There is a recent story where Randy Bachman, after 40+ years, will be reunited with his stolen guitar he played on most/all the Guess Who and BTO recordings and live shows. It some how ended up in Japan where he is travelling to to retrieve it. Luckily the existing owner knew what he had and was kind enough to do the right thing 🎸
The story is told by Randy Bachman himself on the Vinyl Tap series. The Japanese musician who had bought the guitar from a vintage dealer was in his thirties and had nothing to do with the theft of the guitar some 45+ years back - and being honorable, he agreed to return it to Randy, on condition that Randy source another exactly the same! So Randy went to some lengths to source another Gretsch with consecutive serial number (made in same batch by same craftsman) which he presented on stage like a hostage swap!
BTO came along when teenagers danced at the high school gym. BTO didn't put out much dance music, for example, "Let it Ride." Usually, it was the "tough guys," who listened to BTO, not the girls. That's where the big miss happened. BTO didn't appeal to the girls, so they didn't stay around long.
Harri , you really have to check out American Women Live at the Paramount . Randy B. (Singing) Is with the Guess Who playing giutar on it. One of the best live albums OAT. Although totally underrated.
As I mentioned Randy's playing guitar with Kirt Winter . And the guitar solo in this version is one of the best and Burtons voice is amazing with all his "scatting" and some great mouth harp. This version of the song is best. And if you haven't heard it before, please give it a listen.
Great Canadian band, overlooked and not in the Rock Hall another unforgivable snub. Just saw Randy with his son along with new band members. Great show. Keep Rocking!
Bachman-Turner Overdrive are horribly underrated it is almost criminal how much they're underrated these guys are so freaking amazing
I remember talking to a schoolmate about the Guess Who and he asked me if I meant the Who. I said no, the Guess Who. He hadn't heard of them. I woulda let it go but this was in the early 80's in Vancouver.
Never going to get in RRHOF. ☹️
They had a nice little run of 2 or 3 years. That's about it.
BTO knew how to rock and Randy Bachman, an original member of The Guess Who, is a genius. Like you said along with other BTO tunes is perfect for driving with volume up!👍🏻❤️🥁🎸🎤
Totally agree. I'm 64 and loved them. There was just so much insanely great Rock n Roll that they were overlooked somewhat but were still huge.
Saw BTO Open for Van Halen in '86,AWESOME CONCERT!!!!!!!!!
Fred Turner's voice comes right from the toes, one of my absolutely favourite R&R vocalists of all time!
Randy Bachman's 1957 orange Gretsch guitar was stolen 45 years ago in Toronto. It was found last year in Japan. A musician had bought it from a vintage guitar dealer not knowing it had been stolen. Randy went to Japan last week where there was a ceremony at the Canadian Embassy where he was given the guitar back to him (he gave the Japanese musician a replacement) and he performed at the embassy.
Awesome story!
Looking forward to the film they are putting together. Randy’s a great story teller.
This story clearly shows that Randy is a class act!
Randy is almost 80 years old now!
@@ToddSauve Yes he is but he is still touring this summer.
This Was my favorite BTO song, until Blue Collar was released.. BTO had so many great songs.
Amen.
Excellent,passion filled and incisive reaction!
Like how you applied the song's basic concept to today's circumstances with people not able to manage self control over their emotions.
Having a lot of fun with the BTO reaction videos. It's very clear so far I've vastly underrated this band. They are amazing!
This was my husbands favorite song in high school back in 1973. He even saw BTO in concert a few times. Almost 50 years later and he still listens to them.
In my 60s now, and I saw them in the 70s as a teen... still love them!
Thanks to Blondie and Harri! These programs are giving me a deeper appreciation of this band.
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HarriBest Reactions - Great insights in your review.
Many thanks.
Killer 70s rock. 😎
That’s Fred Turner doing the vocals, He and Randy Bachman took turns being lead vocalist.
One of the most memorable intro’s and out’ro Guitar riffs of all time.
The great Fred Turner on vocals
Randy’s riff
Best BTO song ever
Fred Turner has a voice that just makes you listen, it's a happy assault that you welcome.
your explenation to the music are out of this world . now thats how to explain the music first you have to feel it . good job
That gravelly voice is something else.
Thank you for covering this, and great reaction. This was real Rock and good music. Keep up the good work.
This has always been my favorite song by BTO growing up. The vocals, the riff and the driving bass are fantastic. And it's rare that a voice this gravelly has that much range. The high pitched screams give me goosebumps.
Me too … goosebumps! Also, his live performance at the Roseland in 2011 (?) when he was in his late sixties - as great as his live performance in 1973. The growling and howling are still there, and his stage presence too! I do wish that in both videos they had focused on him when he was howling, tho ..
My favorite BTO song, they're my second favorite Canadian rock band
This was their very first chart hit in America and still ranks as my favorite of theirs.
Fred Turner’s growling and howling singing voice is so different to his speaking voice! He said that in between gigs he loves to spend time with his family and to wash and polish his 5 old cars …
Always loved BTO ever since they first came out. January 1974. This is one of their biggest hits. I know you've listened to a few of them. Have you reacted to ROLL ON DOWN THE HIGHWAY or HEY YOU yet?
he reacted to Hey You May 6, 2022.
Harri, I listened to an interview with Randy Bachman and he said that in 1972 BTO was driving down to New Orleans' Mardi Gras for a concert when some semi-truckers decided to play games with them on the highway by boxing them in. When they caught up with them at the next truck stop, the guys from BTO button holed the truckers and demanded to know who they thought they were and what they were doing. The truckers said they were just having some fun on the highway (?) and the Randy should "just let it ride." That is where the song title comes from. LOL!
In New Orleans BTO shared their dressing room with none other than the Doobie Brothers! Randy was sitting there working out the guitar part for "Let It Ride" and Tom Johnston liked what he was hearing so much that he adopted it and came up with "Long Train Running" for their 1973 "The Captain and Me" album. Bet that's what you were trying to sort out, eh? 👌😉😎
Great info! I had also heard the tale about the origin of “let it ride”. It makes sense now that Tom Johnson used Randy’s rhythm for Long Train Running - I have heard Tom’s rhythm strumming style described as “percussive” - which fits Randy’s rhythm guitar on this song too.
@@ingfig1 Randy said in another interview way back in the 1970s that when he formed BTO there were a couple of bands he wanted them to attain to the level of rhythm of; the Doobie Brothers and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Pretty high praise! 👌💘😎😉
The drummer on the original release was Robbie Bachman, one of Randy Bachman’s brothers. He did an amazing job.
Miss Bondie has great taste. Roll on Down The Highway is another great BTO song that Harri would enjoy. RIP Robbie Bachman.
Fantastic song indeed! They have so many great songs, “Roll On Down The Highway” is another banger!
“Let it Ride” is also a gambling term meaning you’re leaving it all on the table.
My favorite BTO song!
Same here and really the only BTO I listen too
Harri, you’re right it’s definitely a car jamming song, great song from a great band, takes me back to my youth
I love this song and your reaction ❤️💞😍
The dude who found Randy’s guitar used facial recognition software to find the guitar! And he volunteered for the task after learning that Randy’s beloved Gretsch had been stolen and that Randy was still pining for it after more than 4 decades.
The story was told by Randy in an interview and the story was also reported by journalists at the time.
Love some BTO, amazing band.
Randy Bachman is such a fine and versatile guitarist, and C..F. Turner's vocals are a force of nature.
Love BTO. They have a bunch of grest, joyous what I call "car drivin' music." Got to go now, I be taking care of business.
Best BTO song ever followed by 4 wheel drive. Just my opinion!
One Of My Favorites 😻😻😻😻😻😻
Yahoo!! My favourite BTO song. Such a gritty superb rock song. Instruments out of this world. Randy who played with Burton Cummings in the Guess Who, both are celebrated Canadian greats.
Thanks Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I 'll tell you what. This group had one of the best drummers. I love to watch him play on the live videos.
I agree. he really has some great drumming. It seems as if he didn't do much with his playing talent after BTO. It's a shame he didn't move on to some other rising bands after that. There was a lot of family legal fighting over band naming rights and such.
I agree with you - that drumming was wonderful. The drummer in the original 1973 line-up (and on this recording) was Robbie Bachman, one of Randy’s brothers.
Randy Bachman has a spectacular voice, and I still think he's a great preformer
I'm thinking you're talking about Long Train Runnin' by the Doobie's. Both have a killer baseline! Those of us who came up in the 70s can lay claim to the greatest music of all! Thanks for taking me back to the Vidalia Strip on many hot Georgia nights with the windows rolled down and 98Q cranking out BTO, Aerosmith, Skynyrd, CCR, ZZ and CDB....yeah we had it all. ~ Lesa
Yes, Harri, I also think that part sounds like parts of "Listen to the Music" by the Doobie Brothers.
All of the instrumental work is phenomenal, and the vocals knock this out of the park!
Can you imagine a rock band that put out a song that made #1 in 22 countries? BTO did that. An underrated band for sure.
Randy Bachman was part of "The Guess Who" & then went on to have a solo career with BTO. Both were great Canadian rock bands. BTO had a lot of great songs in the 70's such as "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", "Takin' Care Of Business", "Hey You", "Roll On Down The Highway", "Lookin' Out For #1" etc.
Wow, never knew he was part of The Guess Who. Thanks for that bit of info
@@kathybwell .. yes, he was a founder member. Ironically he quit The Guess Who after he had a clash with later addition Burton Cummings - then he and Burton mended fences and still get together now to perform their magical hits.
Harri, their "Takin' Care Of Business" is next for you!! Fred Turner on lead vocals (Let It Ride)
👏👏👏 yes please
I would guess by the voice Randy Bachman did the lead vocals for TCB; doesn't sound like Turner?
@@JK_Clarke I checked their second album notes, its Turner
@@surlechapeau I checked Wikipedia just now, LOL, its Bachman. Plus I checked this live version; still Bachman; ruclips.net/video/ybtl9qVFAjc/видео.html
Personnel: (Wiki)
Randy Bachman - lead guitar, lead vocals
Tim Bachman - second lead guitar, backing vocals
Fred Turner - bass, backing vocals
Robbie Bachman - drums, percussion
Norman Durkee - piano
@@JK_Clarke Turner is lead on Let It Ride
Got pulled over for speeding last year for the first time in decades, with this song cranked up in the car. Learn from my mistake. Don’t listen in the car. 🚓🚓🚓
My 2nd fav BTO song after “Blue Collar”.
You’ve done it now Harri. Randy Bachman , who was a fantastic guitarist in his own right, was previously part of the Guess Who (American Woman, These Eyes,, etc etc). He left the Guess Who for many reasons and formed Bachman Turner Overdrive. As part of BTO they charted with several hits. When he was with the Guess Who, he and Burton Cummings (also a songwriter, vocalist and musician)had a volatile relationship that was often referred to as an ongoing soap opera. Long story short, around 2005-2007, they toured together as Bachman Cummings. I saw them in concert as a duo and have seen each as a solo act. Two geniuses, which may explain the rancorous history. They had concerts scheduled for 2020-21 but they were cancelled due to Covid. Hope to see them soon as they are each fantastic artists. Thanks for the BTO reaction. 😊👍
Great comment Carol. Do you know if Fred Turner was from Winnipeg as were the Guess Who?
@@JK_Clarke Yes I believe he too was from Winnipeg. 👍
@@JK_Clarke … Fred Turner was also from Winnipeg- and it was another Winnipeg native (Neil Young) who urged Randy Bachman to put Fred in the band.
Great reaction Harri. I'm so you glad you enjoyed listening to BTO.
Thank you for being you 💜🎶✌️🎵
Great request, miss blondie!
@@JK_Clarke Thank you xo
Oh, absolutely... this guy gets it 100%. FUn fact: it is a law in Canada that if you are taking an extended road trip in our great country, longer than three hours, you must have BTO blasting on the radio. Canadian Mounties will stop all foreigners and politely issue them a "Greatest Hits" CD courtesy of the federal government and introduce you to a couple of stiff rye & gingers while you rock out by the roadside Hell, after a few, the RCMP constable may convince you to come out to their kids' hockey game. You'll go home with the love of denim clothing, gravel in your boots, the smell of the Jack Pine on your skin, the taste of cool, pure lake water in your mouth, and the northern wind calling your name. One cannot drive from Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario to Canmore, Alberta without hearing this song or this band a dozen times.🥃
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You hit the nail on the head, Harri. That summer did truly explode.
My favorite BTO song. Came out in 73 :)
Fantastic, powerful rock from Winnipeg, BTO delivered (just as you said) great driving music: "Roll On Down the Highway" is just such. "It's Over" is a BTO deep cut that plays nice and loud too!
Great song. I bought the 45 when this song came out.
I luv this song Harri!!! Thank you for your videos bro, and the work you do to make these. This 🎵 song is SUCH a vibe. An Absolute 💎 gem of a tune
I fell in love with that fuzz guitar way back when they were the Guess Who back in 1969-70 when "No Time" came out. It sounds so good.
Soundtrack of my youth. I believe the song was released in 1973. Thank you for covering this and I enjoy the fact that you appreciated this song. Keep up the good work.
That's Fred Turner singing and he's a great bass player tool. Checkout Blue Collar by BTO.
Love Let It Ride but please, please Blue Collar next! Their masterpiece. You wouldn't think they do great jazz but Randy Bachman is a huge jazz fan with some great chops!
Blue Collar, Lookin' Out for Number One (maybe more country jazz fusion) by BTO and Undun by the Guess Who (bossa nova). It'll show you a very different range to their more well known songs, and may very well surprise you it's the same group!
That, or Rock Is My Life
One of my favorites too👍✌️
Thanks for keeping great music alive!
Perfect song for speeding tickets !
What a classic!!! Thanks, Miss Blondie!!!!
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Not certain but I believe lead singer is Fred Turner. Very unique sound, one of those songs I love everything about it. Probably out in 74. A classic, sooooo good!!!!
Yep it’s Fred Turner who actually wrote the song too. Story tells that Randy was trying to sing lead on it and that just wasn’t working, so Fred took a turn - and wow!
for a whole different feel from BTO try "Lookin' Out For No.1" Very tasty guitar, laid back.
Their best song.
Harri. Please react to BTO’s Blue Collar It’s not their biggest hit but may be their Best song!!!!
I'm wondering if "What A fool Believes" is the Doobie Brothers song that you were trying to recall...and yes this is a great tune.
Yes!! Love my Canadiana…check out the Guess Who, Randy Bachman was in that, then a dive into Burton Cummings from The Guess Who, both had successful careers after GW. Randy Bachman has a show on CBC Radio that is incredible… Vinyl Tap 🇨🇦
You need to hear Blue Collar it is a masterpiece
It is IMO their most amazing and bestest song and esspecialy the one live done later in years at Roseland . Fantastic. They increased the quality of it. Masterpiece. ruclips.net/video/rnIjkIx1Qww/видео.html
my favorite song by the band that share my initials!
you want other cool BTO songs?? Sooooo many!!!
Rock is my life and this is my song
Heartaches
Blue Moanin'
Take it like a Man
Roll On Down The Highway
Hey You
Life Still Goes On, But I'm Lonely
Blue Collar
Stayed Awake All Night
It was a huge hit. They were big in their day but still underrated.
I watched a show with Randy Bachman and he said their riff came before the Doobie Brothers.
Great music!! Underrated? Don’t think so. We are still listening and singing along all these years later. Great band.
Another great driving song is Radar Love by Golden Earring. I would love to see your reaction to that song.
Harri ! I think you're almost due an honorary Canadian Citizenship by now. Well done sir. Two other BTO songs for your consideration - Blue Collar and Rock is my Life (and This is My Song) - both a different display of this bands talents. Carry on Bro - eh ?
Such a great time machine,so good
For me, this is the best of BTO. Has any song ever had a better rhythm? Is the Doobie Bros. song Long Train Runnin'?
If not Long Train Running, perhaps China Grove? But I think definitely one of those two.
Yeah, Long Train Runnin'. "Without love, where would you be now."
Probably "Listen to the Music" the intro riffs are pretty similar.
@@alanmusicman3385 Hmm. Could be. I've never noticed how similar the strumming pattern in Long Train Running and Listen to the Music were.
@@alanmusicman3385 You know, that could be it.
A lot of Canadian fellas got speeding tickets in the 70's while listening to Let it Ride and "lettin it ride"
I got pulled over Jan 2021, with this song on in the car. 🤬
I love BTO!
"Lookin' Out For #1"
Rock Is My Life is a great BTO song.
Sir, believe the Doobie Bros.' song you're thinking about may be "Long Train Running". Now, this BTO song is SERIOUS rock 'n' roll! If you haven't already, sir, you may want to check out their "Takin' Care Of Business" & "Hey You". Hey, you can always count on BTO for some bangin' music! Thanks for rockin' this one, sir!
That’s the great thing about living in Canada, we can hear all the world’s music but if the world doesn’t want to hear ours, well, that’s their loss...and a pity.
"Listen to the Music" is the song you are thinking of.
B.T.O You ain't seen nothing yet. That's another great ☮️
I saw BTO IN '88. It was at a hole-in-the-wall dive in town.
The show was delayed and the crowd was getting antsy.
Randy Bachman goes up to the bar, orders a beer and onion rings and DARED anybody to try to rush big boy thru his food. Nobody did
The album "Not Fragile" is a must have.
Rol on down thenhiway is aso a great driving song.
Oh that’s who does that song! I’ve heard it for years and never known which band.
If you want to try a softer side to BTO you want to try a song by them called Blue Collar it has a real jazz flavor to it.
There is a recent story where Randy Bachman, after 40+ years, will be reunited with his stolen guitar he played on most/all the Guess Who and BTO recordings and live shows. It some how ended up in Japan where he is travelling to to retrieve it. Luckily the existing owner knew what he had and was kind enough to do the right thing 🎸
The story is told by Randy Bachman himself on the Vinyl Tap series. The Japanese musician who had bought the guitar from a vintage dealer was in his thirties and had nothing to do with the theft of the guitar some 45+ years back - and being honorable, he agreed to return it to Randy, on condition that Randy source another exactly the same! So Randy went to some lengths to source another Gretsch with consecutive serial number (made in same batch by same craftsman) which he presented on stage like a hostage swap!
That voice is "Turner" - C.F. Turner, from 1973. You should try "Sledgehammer" or "Not Fragile" from BTO. Good Work.
ha ha yeah BTO is driving music...
Welcome Home is worth a listen to hear the guitar at the end.
BTO came along when teenagers danced at the high school gym. BTO didn't put out much dance music, for example, "Let it Ride." Usually, it was the "tough guys," who listened to BTO, not the girls. That's where the big miss happened. BTO didn't appeal to the girls, so they didn't stay around long.
Another Turner lead vocal "Not Fragile" is up next.
Randy knows riffs, American Women being pretty high up on the list. I think Mr. Bachman penned 6 #1's with Guess Who and 6 #1's with BTO.
Best song by them : " City's Still Growin' "
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Great song
Harri , you really have to check out American Women Live at the Paramount . Randy B. (Singing) Is with the Guess Who playing giutar on it. One of the best live albums OAT. Although totally underrated.
This would be Fred Turner singing on this one.
@@nozecone … The singer on ‘American Woman’ is Burton Cummings (of The Guess Who, Randy’s former band) - not Randy Bachman or Fred Turner!
@@ingfig1 Yes, I know ....
As I mentioned Randy's playing guitar with Kirt Winter . And the guitar solo in this version is one of the best and Burtons voice is amazing with all his "scatting" and some great mouth harp. This version of the song is best. And if you haven't heard it before, please give it a listen.
This is the full live album. Enjoy
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