Let it Ride - Bachman-Turner Overdrive | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Getting around to some BTO! People told us has some of the same people from The Guess Who, most notably the guitarist! Let us know if you enjoyed this video and what we gotta hit next from BTO or other Canadian acts, cheers! 🙌🏻🔥

[@peterquinones3522]

Their best songs of what kids call "bangers" are two songs on Not Fragile by Blair Thornton, Givin It All Away and Free Wheel in.

[@itzel1735]

Specifically Randy Bachman. (He left Guess Who in the middle of their big US tour. Later turned to his hometown friend, Neil Young for advice on starting over, which led to BTO) Randy has a weekly radio broadcast in Canada called “Vinyl Tap”. He plays all kinds and vintages of popular music, and tells great stories. Worth checking out.

[@actorJSB]

Not most notably the guitarist - ONLY the guitarist (the drummer did tour with them for a but in the 80s but never played on any of the 70s/good stuff).

[@joeczech5417]

Also gotta do BTOs Blue Collar off their first album. One of the greatest night time driving songs ever written .

[@itzel1735]

Their “Not Fragile” album is probably the bangiest. Personally, I like their jazzier stuff. “Blue Collar” is my #1. “Looking Out for #1” is my #2.

[@gp8209]

BTO - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet, Roll On Down The Highway, Hey You, Takin' Care Of Business, Down The Line

[@frankg43]

For a different feel from these guys, try 'Silver, Blue and Gold'.

[@tjtampa214]

Omgosh, yes. Taking care of business, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, Etc.... but guys, be aware yes there's lots of repetition but sometimes we like it like that. It's just a banging song and we don't need intricate, long details. Just something that sounds good over and over that you can belt out loud and proud. Haha

[@Dr.Atomic]

This.......Ohh.....Don't forget Sledgehammer

[@jordanpearce8079]

Not Fragile!! Is a favourite next to the ones you mentioned

[@ronnelson7828]

@@frankg43 "Silver, Blue, and Gold" is a Bad Company tune, I believe. For a B.T.O. song that's a little bit different, try "Blue Collar".

[@stacie9689]

Imagine a young girl wearing bright orange, red snap bell bottom jeans, a halter top, cruising the neighborhood on her super cool, green metallic ten speed with a blue ball AM/FM transistor radio swinging from the handlebars on a silver chain listening to “Let It Ride”. Young and free. Thanks for all the trips down memory lane. You guys are great! Love watching you discover the music of my generation. ✌🏻

[@magpickmagpick686]

@@ginnywhat5777 Sun-in, right?

[@vernhoke7730]

I had the red ball radio myself. Although in the summer of '75 this was playing in the Craig 8-track in my 1972 Vega GT. High school memories.

[@svtinker]

Your story reminds me of the buoyancy on which the music carried me through the 70’s.

[@joeharley5868]

Stacie - why didn't you live in my neighborhood?

[@johnnymartin49]

Stacie, I can't think of you that way because at the time I would have been driving by in my 68 Camero and in my early twenties. 😎

[@karenduell4620]

62 year old grandma here who is really enjoying the time travel with you guys! Makes me feel like a teenager...the '70's rocked!

[@SquirrelMan1332]

62 year old gentleman here. We sure grew up with the greatest music....BTO, Awesome. Got to see them in a small venue too..

[@balderdashery1]

Another 62 year old broad here! Love the 70's!

[@donnavickers6058]

Another 62 year old lady here! Tasty music.

[@larsdahl6594]

I'm only 61 and I love BTO and this song. I hate Gen Zers, but I thought the kiddies' analysis was solid. Still hate them, though. 🤣

[@alicestephens2233]

im a 61 year old grandma of 4 and I agree with you 100%....remember all of these songs...I graduated in 78 and our homecoming song was stairway to heaven...best music ever was in our generation...no doubt about it

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

Every speeding ticket I received in the 70's was attributed to BTO being played.

[@BobSoltis1]

That was Fred Turner singing and playing bass. One of the truly greats that never seems to get mentioned.

[@knightni73]

Hell of a singer. Left us way too early.

[@davidmacgregor5193]

@@knightni73 What do you mean "Left us way too early"? Fred Turner is still with us, he's alive and kicking at 77 years young, Fred retired from performing live a few years ago.

[@WaterproofSoap]

As one who has aspired to being a bassist/vocalist, and the relative infrequency that becoming truly great at it happens, it's a short list I've turned to as a way to model the craft.... Fred Turner is near the very top of this list for me...coming in a super close second to Jimmy Dewar (Robin Trower)

[@smokin714]

The man that made me want to be a bassist. One of my favorites!

[@calwere]

@@knightni73 he’s still alive…

[@RandyTWA]

It’s when you guys make a statement like, “I’ve never heard of BTO before”, that I’m reminded how young you are. One of the best things to ever come out of Canada.

[@florazaken-greenberg1697]

Other than a place to run to during Nam (not something I did).

[@kallyfest]

i think you forgot RUSH

[@RandyTWA]

@@kallyfest - BTO was ONE of the best things to come out of Canada...not THEE best thing.

[@dickiebobradio1304]

To be fair, they've been off most people's radar for a while. I've always liked them, solid 70s good times and driving music.

[@SylviusTheMad]

@Harley Mann April Wine can tend toward cheese, but there are some good songs in there.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Fred Turner: Amazing vocalist that NO ONE ever talks about.

[@highline64]

His thundering bass lines matched his voice. Amazing bass player

[@rubbersole79]

Fred has always been in my top ten. Maybe top 5. Lot's of tough competition in there........Like Micky Thomas.....never gets the respect he's earned.

[@ellenhibray6618]

You just did! 8 )

[@michaelconnors8525]

BTO is solid, no frills 70s Rock. Catchy and hook-laden.

[@Drummingvulture]

We used to say BTO stood for basic tunes only. But that was a good thing. As you said, no frills R&R. Played the hell out of their first four albums in 8-track while cruising and partying.

[@jasonremy1627]

They're a bit like the Canadian AC/DC in that way. They know their lane and they stay in it. They're reliably good, if a bit predictable.

[@DavidB-2268]

@@jasonremy1627 I'd say that songs like "Blue Collar" are about as far from predictable as you could get.

[@allensaunders449]

Solid timeless music

[@rubbersole79]

Yessir.........this is blue jeans/t-shirt rock n roll baby.

[@itzel1735]

Cool to see that Randy Bachman himself gave you guys a shout out on Instagram.

[@yaimavol]

There are literally no other reactions out there. Hard to believe for a song this good

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

Randy Bachman is the most mellow guy in the world, he wouldn't hurt anyone. Extremely nice.

[@spoonwinnipeg2021]

True story. I met him once when I worked at his hometown airport. He's a sweetheart and a great storyteller, not unlike his partner in the Guess Who, Burton Cummings. Fun fact, Randy Bachman's son Tal had a hit in the early 2000s with She's So High.

[@bobbyhulll8737]

Cute story on how he wrote this it in his latest concert vid ..

[@westsideflyer7559]

He's Canadian, eh?

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

Canadian as maple syrup and hockey. 🇨🇦 These guys rocked hard!

[@waynethera2712]

Missing hockey. Big time

[@yettiman2817]

i know they are more current....but.. The TRAGICALY HIP. Mahogany Rush,Max webster,april wine, all canadian...yay

[@themightydecibel-heavymeta7130]

@@yettiman2817 RAZOR, ANVIL, SACRIFICE ... and RUSH, of course!

[@yettiman2817]

@@themightydecibel-heavymeta7130 killer drawfs,DOA,lee aaron,anvil,testament,kick axe and helix.. seen em all in bars... but not A n A material..lol

[@stormtwo-spirits5662]

Can’t skip Triumph, Streetheart, Trooper, And Rough Trade.

[@lewwilkinson1550]

Not Fragile is a straight on head banger. BTO was huge when I was in High School in 1974.

[@1deloach]

Not Fragile is their best in my humble opinion.

[@TimSchmidt_art]

I was in Junior High School when this record came out. I think I bought the 8-Track.

[@sst3d]

Graduates HS in 73....

[@GorillaMansoon]

Not Fragile is a great album and great soon. That riff is heavy!

[@patrickpeterson4076]

Great time to be a teenager

[@calguy3838]

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", "Takin' Care of Business", and "Roll on Down the Highway," in that order.

[@sharipetkovsek5502]

Yes yes and yes!!!

[@jlglover4592]

Absofreakin'lutely, yes!

[@rubbersole79]

How about "Looking out for Number One?"

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

I really like "Gimme Your Money, Please", also

[@larryronkq586]

Now do some FOG HAT Slow RIDE From 1975 70s BABBBBBY LOL

[@gj8683]

BTO managed to do that miraculous thing: Create a sound that was distinctly their own. Saw them in concert in the 70s; have never heard a band before or since that sounded like that. And they were loud.

[@johnhalverson1133]

Just like This Is Spinal Tap where Nigel Tufnel turned up his amp to 11 (when it only went to 10). Now THAT is loud!

[@jjmyers9490]

Randy Bachman is one of the greatest songwriters ever. His songs with The Guess Who are incredible. BTO is awesome. CF Turner has an amazing voice. Thank you for listening

[@TimStorsved]

A midnight reaction to "Blue Collar" is in order. Probably the most jazzy and cool song of the BTO catalog.

[@Wtfumean4511]

Agreed. Great song, no recognition.

[@patrickmichaelrosser6287]

Great song! I love the jazzy guitar line in "looking out for #1".

[@nebbindog6126]

Pleased to read my own sentiments! "Blue Collar" is such a cool fusion, I never get tired of it.

[@McBeth.]

Oh, yeah! In my top 3 fave BTO songs. That snappy jazz section is so exciting.

[@bkshields76]

I love the BTO classics BUT “Blue Collar” is their classiest tune...

[@canadianstudmuffin]

Hail Canadian rock! B.T.O. is going to rock your socks off!

[@metalmark65]

Been waiting for some BTO. This is a pretty tasty banger but Takin' Care of Business off this same album is their best known song. Either way, these guys knew how to rock.

[@muthajohn]

I agree 100%, 'Taken Care of Business' shows off a lot more of their skills and is a better song. I bet they only give a 'B' for 'Let It Ride'

[@skroy8671]

I think Let it Ride will get better than a B, and I think it's a better cut than Takin Care of Business. But in all fairness, I believe that Takin Care of Business has been so overplayed that I just got sick of it. Did you ever love a song that just got so much air play you got tired of it and started to dislike it?

[@metalmark65]

I think Let It Ride is a fine start but when you know the band's catalog you start thinking "biggest hit" versus favorite songs. I like Not Fragile and Roll On Down The Highway better than Takin' Care, but I'd want someone who never heard them before to hear the biggest songs first. There's a reason why they are hits.

[@Jalahr77]

IMO, Takin Care of Business may be their most popular song, but by no means their best. It's one of those songs that you can get tired of easily. Have to get into some deeper cuts to get to the good stuff like "Flat Broke Love", "Four Wheel Drive", "Not Fragile", and "Roll On Down The Highway". If you want to do a popular radio song, then at least do "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet".

[@bodhisattva3774]

That song isn't bad but was so obnoxiously overplayed I could gladly go through the rest of my life without hearing it again.

[@drewwin794]

BADFINGER / Baby Blue No Matter What Day After Day Come and Get It Extremely tragic history. They even have a Beatles connection.

[@mattjohn4731]

Definitely Badfinger!

[@christinerobinson9372]

Ohhh no. Light beer compared to the good stuff.

[@donnavickers6058]

Ooh, Baby Blue for sure. That's the song that ended Breaking Bad. Apparently Vince Gilligan who created the show was a big fan.

[@RussInCanada]

Weird trivia. Band leader/guitarist/sometimes vocalist Randy Bachman is a lifelong Mormon. He also has over 120 Gold, Silver and Platinum albums and singles, as an artist, and producer. He's also been in the #1 spot on radio playlists in 20 countries, with 40 million albums sold.

[@coozmokramer]

Randy Bachman (Backman), original lead guitar from the Guess Who. You can thank him for that fuzz you liked so much on American Woman, Alex..

[@coxscorner]

Randy Bachman what a tremendous talent.

[@glmathew]

Fred Turner!

[@kyleterrell6842]

When it comes to BTO, you ain't seen nothing yet.

[@itzel1735]

Baby!

[@viclagina347]

@@itzel1735 no it's.... Bubububaby

[@itzel1735]

@@viclagina347 Something I’m never gonna forget. 😉

[@djhrecordhound4391]

I see what you did there ...funny, son, funny...! 🎶

[@GaryColemanNC]

TRUTH...

[@tracycampbell3060]

Love this local Canadian band. Randy Bachman owned a home in my beloved Queens Park in New Westminister, BC. Gotta check out You ain't seen Nothing yet !

[@macsnobia]

BTO was my first concert in June of 1974. Opening for them was Thin Lizzy and Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. Ticket price, $6.50.

[@paulsiebeneicher4536]

Listening to this today i had serious Doobie Brothers vibe. Mind you I'm 50 years old and a retired musician who's heard this song before. But reaction channels have me listening to even familiar songs in a new way.

[@froggy5935]

Yup...as a kid I confused this with a Doobie Bros. song for years.

[@mmrea2860]

Yup that clean guitar chord/riff with the fat distorted line over it often reminds me of the Doobies...although I heard this song long before I heard the Doobies.

[@heybooradley4495]

Same here. Doobies was my first concert at 15 and mind you I'm 54. I've been hooked on watching these young people discover my favorite music.

[@cirenosnor5768]

Yup. Doobie’s vibe

[@10002One]

wow, you guys are right, does sound like the Doobs.

[@amitychief3061]

This is just a headbanging song, kind of makes you say who cares about the lyrics. In other words, in terms of the lyrics, just let it ride.

[@scottstewart5784]

what you did there was seen by me

[@ronaldasher3149]

LET IT ROLL, TAKIN CARE OF BUSINESS

[@chrisjaybecker]

Do Takin' Care of Business next. It's not just a banger, it's an acknowledged ANTHEM.

[@CrashLandon1]

The story behind this song is (more or less) that, while the band were on the highway, their vehicle got hemmed in by a couple of 18-wheelers. They caught up with the drivers at a truck stop, and confronted them about it. The drivers' reaction was like, "Hey, it's cool. Everything's fine; no one got hurt. Just let it ride." And a song idea was born. So, Andy, your mention of getting into a fight at a truck stop was closer than you might think. And con-grad-ulations, bud!

[@barbarabuttler7647]

As I read the lyrics along with the song, it sounded like a man whose girl took him for granted. He's ready to hit the road. He wanted to know how she would feel if he did the same thing to her. The tension seems to escalate as he asks her, try try, try, would you let it ride (if I did that to you)?

[@joeharley5868]

When Neil Young was a teenager in Winnipeg, Randy Bachman was in a local band there. Neil became a fan and was inspired to become a professional musician himself partly by Bachman's success.

[@riptheripper9060]

That's what you call "Classic Rock". Have a safe and insane weekend everyone. Peace ✌ ☮

[@lessthanlaughing4373]

I can't believe how so few people even mentioned BTO's most prominent hit Takin' Care Of...etc

[@lessthanlaughing4373]

If you ever get annoyed look at me I'm self employed...I love to work at nothing all day.

[@carlfisher3924]

Wondering that too

[@doreenradwan4790]

B T O was an amazing"" band in the 70's! Still today, music is timeless! This song is one of their best!!!!

[@windellmcspindell3652]

I lived it. I was 16 years old when this song was released and it was a great time to be alive. So, a few months ago my oldest son was attending a 70's party where everyone got to request one song and this was the song that he requested. He called me the next day and said "thanks dad for suggesting Let It Ride, every single person in the place was smiling, dancing and singing when it played".

[@lisamorrison2149]

Great Canadian Band! "ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY" is another good one from the boys from Winnipeg. Great solo.🎸❤🇨🇦

[@skrozar2000]

WOW, you guys finally found your way to BTO, on the right track, now find BADFINGER!

[@dmichaelelkins1]

I have been suggesting Badfinger to them for awhile and even sent them each a “Best of” CD. Maybe because of their ages they didn’t know what to do with a CD 😂

[@skrozar2000]

@@dmichaelelkins1 They want you to pay and I won't pay for them to discover great music, right?

[@kenharding8181]

Agree on Badfinger. The Beatles discovered them and they were considered the Beatle Heirs apparent. "No matter what" or "Baby blue", best starting points.

[@GreatGazoo911]

This song is about a woman who cheated on him and gave him a line for an excuse. He asks her what would she do? Let it Ride?

[@GunsmithSid]

Yeah, they kinda missed it in this first run...

[@telynns8490]

I have to admit, I spent years interpreting the same way they did. Then one day I really heard what he was saying and it was 'Oh, it's HER that is lying....'.

[@dickiebobradio1304]

@@telynns8490 "While you been out runnin', I've been waitin' half the night..."

[@wagstaff6135]

Damn I just typed th at response all out.... you beat me to it. Credit where it's due! I agree with your reading.

[@telynns8490]

@@dickiebobradio1304 That's the line that I finally really heard that put it into perspective. I liked the song musically before that but I was always a bit 'Really dude?' until it clicked.

[@ChuckHackney]

Guys thank you for helping keep the "music of my life" alive and well.

[@mmrea2860]

"I'll pretend to respect your B+ while we are on the air." Classic and deserved remark.

[@engagingbreakthroughs5322]

Andy, Congrats on your graduation!! That is a great achievement!!

[@itzel1735]

You better be drinking Canadian whiskey for this one. 🎸🥃🎸

[@maruad7577]

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye, neat.

[@johnnymartin49]

Canadian Mist was one of my favorites. 😎

[@itzel1735]

I’m a Canadian Club girl myself, due to some family ties. CC & 7

[@pauld9948]

And for the younger generation since 1984 Fireball whisky with a cinnamon kick

[@SpotWorksLNC]

@@maruad7577 Harvest is the best!

[@robertlavorna2968]

at a time the music variety was so great and so intense, they were like a breather. just great tunes that rocked, music you blasted and sang along with speedin down the highway!!!

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

👍🏽 And I go to BTO when I just want to hang out in a noisy bar and have a beer. I’ve been listening a lot this year.

[@patrickpeterson4076]

Hell yes was a Detroit born rocker so many bands at cobo and the Michigan palace first concert Steppenwolf

[@robertlavorna2968]

@@patrickpeterson4076 i was and still am a huge black sabbath and hendrix fanatic, heavy stuff, when headed out to drink with the boys we had 2 go to bands..BTO and J.GEILS....always did the job!!!

[@patrickpeterson4076]

@@robertlavorna2968 indeed, saw Nugent ears rang for days.. WRIF was a great station

[@michaelangileo2760]

Hey Guys - My dad produced Randy Bachman before BTO. He was living in San Diego at the time, and my dad was trying to establish his solo work. My dad was also the first to produce the song "Never My Love," which Capital Records later gave to The Association. It was a great song, but his group from Japan, didn't have the "umph" to get Capital behind it. True stories!!! God bless you both.

[@jenniepenny2967]

Wow Never My Love is my favorite song!! Nice story ;)

[@hallewis389]

Thanks for sharing a little bit of history.

[@michaelanderson2881]

Maybe ten years ago I heard a radio DJ (and I think, but I'm not sure, it was Joe Henry from NJ 101.5) say that "Never My Love" was the second most requested song of the 20th century.

[@Blustone60]

Wow fantastic facts there Michael thank you!

[@michaelanderson2881]

@@Blustone60 I tried.

[@redfishradical]

I have NEVER been able to figure out why one of the 70s greatest hard rock bands has been so CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED!! So glad to see you guys share my love for them! 🎉👊🍻 Check out LET IT ROLL DOWN THE HIGHWAY, trust me brothers, YOU’LL DIG IT!! Keep on doing what you man, I’m damn sure down for the ride! 👊

[@luke_bongoman89]

Phenomenal song. It's either an A+ or an S for me. Super underrated band. Definitely check out more of their music

[@nmgallegos]

Top BTO songs: Rolling Down The Highway, Let It Ride, Takin’ Care Of Business, and Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!

[@maruad7577]

Looking Out For #1 as well

[@nmgallegos]

@@maruad7577 True

[@bobsstuff2004]

Forget how much I love many of these tunes until I hear them through your ears and see them through your eyes...! Top notch.

[@MrJohnnysaintjohn]

Hey guys, sorry but the lyrics are: His girl stays out all night and tells HIM to "Let it ride". Then the rest of the song is him asking, " What if I did the same thing! Would YOU just let it ride?" Takes quite a different meaning put into context. Thanks

[@swoesteban5570]

It's been so long since I've heard it, on the radio, it took me a whole stanza before it was the 70's all over again. 16 in 75, what a great time to grow up.

[@jtf2dan]

Probably my favorite track by BTO,,,classic guitar ring to the chords and a haunting ending...this song always took me places......one of those RARE gems that....when you hear it on the radio or playing in the background somewhere....if you can, you turn the volume up and stop what you are doing and get lost in the sauce.....or if you cant control the volume, you stop what you are doing, stop talking....just so you can enjoy the memories one more time......

[@chrislouwaert737]

Blue Collar is the track you need to check out!

[@christhornycroft3686]

Loving the classic Canadian content! These guys were a sober band at a time when every band was doing something.

[@sabinabrozynski9215]

One of my favorite bands from the 70's. Some members still toured as Bachman-Turner less than 10 years ago. They could still bring it!

[@pamelahofman1785]

Huge congratulations on your graduation, Andy!!

[@flubblert]

another one of those great riffs of the '70s. I love me a classic riff. enjoy!!

[@jasonremy1627]

This is probably their best song. They have other well known songs, like "Taking Care of Business" and "Roll On Down The Highway", and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", but everything you felt about this song you'd feel about those. This is a band that knows their lane and stays in it. They're like this one, good banging rock, not profound or challenging, but good.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

This has always been one of my all-time favorite songs. The entire first side of that album is excellent.

[@clutchcargo4924]

Saw them several times and not a weak link anywhere in the group. The drummer was a mad man. During the shows Randy does a guitar solo that is absolute magic and keeps the audience spellbound.

[@EXPRESSO719]

This is a great first choice for BTO. Camping out overnight to get a good spot for this. 🤘

[@davelafferty5728]

Yes! Looking forward to this reaction. I heard this for the first time when I was 14 years old. I loved it then and still do. It's a song I never tire of hearing.

[@CarlosContreras-ur3be]

I had forgotten how awesome and gritty this song is. BTO was incredible to hear on here. Thanks guys for checking them out.

[@MA-lm1ql]

One of the best songs ever made. You don't know what rock really is until you been listening to bto for years and to this day

[@mdennis9496]

We Canadians (yes I’m Canadian) took the world by storm with this On Point Rocker! Rand Bachman (the Lead) had a gutsy vocal that carried this infectious track. The guitars were their signature, but so was a surprising bass end for a rock group. The FiRST of many hits for Bachman Turner Overdrive. Definitely travel down that Rabbit Hole………..

[@jimniblock90]

Play Blue Collar you'll see how good Randy Bachman is on guitar

[@incensejunkie7516]

And Looking Out for #1. Agreed, he's highly underrated as a guitarist.

[@shaunriley483]

No doubt! Randy Bachman's one of the guitar greats!! The other guitarist is Blair Thornton, also a great guitarist!! Check out all the early BTO and then some! They Rock!!

[@CaptnDirt]

Way ahead of their time. Lots of hard stomping hits!

[@doplinger1]

So, you fist-bumped, called it a banger, smiled and bopped throughout the whole thing, loved everything about it - then give it an A and a B+???? Wow.....

[@nebbindog6126]

It's not that great of a song. If they'd have listened to "Blue Collar", it would be a better grade.

[@dickiebobradio1304]

Yes, Alex's grade was a bummer. I think he thought the lyrics were sexist.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤One of my most favorite songs EVER ! Still rocks !!! Definitely a "crank it up !" song.

[@TheStriperhunter]

4 Wheel Drive is an underrated rocker from these guys- my favorite song of theirs

[@pauljensen9678]

Bassist/Vocals Fred Turner...never makes anyone's top 100 list. He was incredible and could still bring it in his 70's. Check out his crazy vocals on "Give It Time".

[@4tuneagent]

Very Heavy tune..

[@susanklasinski1805]

Good morning! This song is different from BTO’s other songs. For years I had no clue it was them. I have no idea who I thought it was- Doobies? Steppenwolf? Then one day My cousin told me it was BTO, and I was like, huh???!! It’s a good introduction, and one of their best song IMO. If you’re ever in the mood for a more mellow song by them, try Looking Out For #1. Fun fact, another guy who started out in Winnipeg, Neil Young suggested to Bachman to ask Turner to join after their original vocalist left. Enjoy!

[@erikb9675]

Gimme Your Money Please is a rocker by them. You also need to review- The Guess Who- Hang On To Your Life and Bus Rider.

[@KneeAches]

About 50 years on, this song is still a pleasure. Makes me smile every time.

[@SibKiss-hc7zn]

BTO and a GTO with an 8 track on full volume at a stop light, all heads bobbin

[@tomroome4118]

Yeah, we Canadians love to rock!! Try out "Blue Collar", a jazz/rock classic.

[@richardcanfield1320]

Heck yeah!

[@aterseraph]

Bass player CF Turner on vocals on this one. "Hey You" sung by guitarist Randy Bachman is my personal favorite.

[@matthewgracey1894]

Their anthem: “Taking care of business”. If you want to get lost in the sauce, “Blue Collar”

[@allensams1773]

Blue Clar is/wuz the best and got me into BTO on th ground floor tho little of their following tunes we're of that I'll. . . Great tunesn memories from my 'yout' . . !

[@lantose]

Put them on the map....bought the album that week!

[@jefffournier9986]

👍

[@lisagulick4144]

How about Looking Out For Number One? That's a good "lost in the sauce" track, too. I loved that BTO could play some jazzy blues as well as rock out!

[@PlateOshrimp499]

Blue Collar is my fave too.

[@bibes777]

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" is one of BTOs biggest hits. Blue Collar is a great track too.

[@diverdown631]

Love that jazzy guitar outro

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

The '70s... what great years..happy memories...music filled the air!

[@michaelmacintyre9643]

I know Randy was the primary vocalist, but..... FRED TURNER, I mean, come on, his voice just screams Rock and Roll!!

[@Antoon55]

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, most recognizable song

[@sallyphillips9175]

I would say Taking Care of Business is.

[@tonybrien1107]

@@sallyphillips9175 Stayed awake all night.

[@michaelking7755]

My personal favourite album by these guys is Not Fragile. A lyric from the song Not Fragile. "You ask if we play heavy music. Well are thunderheads just another cloud, we do not fragile, straight at you." Looking forward to the reaction. Cheers. Also, congrats on graduating, Andy!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Funny I heard this song a few months ago on the radio and I thought, literally, 'this would make a great A & A song'. Delivered.

[@jgsrhythm100]

What I respect about BTO is, they look like Bikers(and are), have many heavy tacks like this, yet also have the very bossa nova, jazzy track "Lookin out for #1".

[@Kelpo64]

Next do roll on down the highway, or aint seen nothin yet

[@MissAstorDancer]

Those two songs, this song here, and "Takin' Care of Business" are bangers, for sure!

[@ronnelson7828]

And "Stayed Awake All Night"

[@MAYNARD927]

Blue Collar also.

[@mysterychuck]

Sadly "Blue Collar" is rarely mentioned when talking of this group but it's a top 5 BTO song for me. I think they would find it interesting if they reacted to it but alas I fear my wish won't come true.

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

If you read through the comments a lot of people mention it. Click like to help upvote it.

[@MAYNARD927]

Blue Collar, and Roll On Down The Highway are my 2 favorite BTO songs.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

The best rock jazz fusion song ever. And deep lyrics. Turner's vocals are also something to behold. Sounds like a R&B singer

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Many, including me, think that their first album was their best. Not a bad song on it.

[@johnnyformom3418]

Blue collar was awesome off the first album. Randy's guitar was super cool.

[@skydog6376]

Not Fragile needs to be next ✌️

[@joeherz735]

I'm 53 and enjoying the hell out of watching these bros bob their heads to some great tunes. My suggestion is review Mississippi Queen by Mountain.

[@mikerudolph2419]

BTO is a fantastic group, I’m just sorry I never got to see them live. They were one of the all time great 70’s band. 👍🎸🥁

[@donrichter3523]

Nothing like the fiery vocals of Fred Turner.....

[@Barbidoll1]

Luv luv luv this. The whole album is embedded in my head. Wore out the 8-track

[@pennywells9824]

Taken care of Business. Brings back the seventies high School kegs in the woods. Just starting out on the life that now I'm on the downside of.

[@markomdahl6496]

It just dawned on me why I enjoy this channel. Over the last 10-20 yrs I’ve grown so tired of “classic rock” that I grew up on in the 70s. This channel forces me listen to these classics with renewed focus - on lyrics and music, etc. And watching A&A’s enthusiasm doesn’t hurt. Thanks for re-introducing these songs to us old folk. I’m thinking Lil Feat would be a nice follow up to BTO.

[@judywalker8020]

“ Roll on Down the Highway”....great tune by these Canadian rockers.They had some harmony for big old guys.

[@ALifeThatRocks]

Another of Canada’s great contributions to Rock. Bachman tells the origin story of this song. They were early in their career and driving from show to show when they encountered some road rage from a group of truck drivers. The band followed them into a truck stop to confront them when they were intercepted by another trucker who witnessed everything. He told the band to not get too serious about it and ‘let it ride’.

[@saaamember97]

This tune is a great thumper by BTO. Especially excellent (IMO) are the vocals, provided by bassist Fred (C.F.) Turner. They are fantastically bombastic, with loud, shrill yells and screams! The lead guitar work, by the famous Randy Bachman (Formerly with The Guess Who .... Whom you've previously reviewed), is also a tad on the bombastic side. All in all, if your toe isn't at least tapping by the end of the tune, go to the Emergency Room .... Your Rock & Roll Soul has died!

[@patrickriley6212]

Congratulations Andy on the graduation!!I’d give it it an A too. Saw BTO in concert back in the 70’s find some of their live stuff. Other Canadians try some Triumph they banged back then!

[@petedepledge519]

Rock Is My Life This Is My Song! great track boys.

[@bodowen]

Yes! Deep cut, but such a heavy riff. I just listened to it again last week. Always puts me in a great mood!

[@4tuneagent]

Love that song.. may be my favorite! and on the album it follows Not Fragile..

[@jonathanvezina5349]

The story of how they wrote this song is great. They were on the road and got stuck behind a bunch of truckers who decided to mess with them when they saw the Canadian license plates. When the band found one of the drivers at a truck stop they got angry with the driver and the he just said that he heard Canadians were relaxed and polite and told them to just "let it ride". There used to be a documentary on Netflix on Randy Bachman on how he came up with the songs, and the origin stories will blow your mind. American Woman for example came from a broken string at a live show and the whole thing was improvised on the spot.

[@yayaglass]

BTO was my first concert! I was 15, in 1974. It was AMAZING! There are so many great songs from BTO. I was 2nd row, my stepmother got concert tickets from work. I went on to see every major band in the 70's from that same seat, I had no problem ever getting a date.