Bachman-Turner Overdrive - BTO Live 1988 Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Terry David Mulligan, MuchMusic

BTO Live - December 1988 - Saskatchewan Penitentiary - Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
1. Let It Ride - 0:16
2. Roll On Down The Highway - 4:07
3. Hey You - 8:16
4. guitar solo - 12:00
5. Four Wheel Drive - 14:22
5b. guitar solo/jam - 15:53
5c. drum solo - 17:03
5d. Four Wheel Drive con't. - 18:58
6. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet - 20:44
encore
7. Taking Care Of Business - 25:00
Guitar, Vocals: Randy Bachman
Bass, Vocals: Charles Turner
Drums, Vocals: Robin Bachman
Guitar, Vocals: Blair Thorton
Tour Manager: Roy Love
Director: Tom O'Neill
Producer: John Martin
"Well, the inmates petitioned for a concert, asking for BTO and DOA. After we played, we found out that the federal government gave them an entertainment grant. Considering that tax payer dollars fund such things, in retrospect, I think it was a mistake. Everyone deserves good music but not out of the pocket of the working man, in my opinion. They called it Jailhouse Rock. I believe it aired on Much Music (Canada's version of MTV). The only way I'd do it again would be if the inmates somehow raised the money themselves." Randy Bachman (August 2018)

[@chesterfl]

I read the comments at the end of the video from Mr. Bachman regarding the funding for their performance being paid for by the Federal Government. My Name is Fred Chester and I was the government official that managed this event. The inmates of Saskatchewan Penitentiary did pay for the performances of BTO and DOA from their personal funds and Much Music as corporate sponsor for The Big Ticket Special. The Jailhouse Rock event (Saskatchewan Battle of The Bands) was a promotional event for up and coming bands in Saskatchewan and was funded through corporate sponsorship. Saskatchewan Penitentiary did provide the stage and lights. I apologize to Mr. Bachman for any misunderstanding or negative feed back he may have received...but he was paid by the inmates. In closing the positive impact that their group had left inmate population made working in the Maximum Security Prison much less tense for many months to follow.

[@randymudge7435]

Hi Fred. You know, the very fact that they took the time to play in the prison speaks volumes to me about who Bachman Turner Overdrive is as a group and individual people. Totally big name, kick ass rock and roll in a very modest setting. Prison ministry work is its own reward. Every minute spent in connecting with inmates will give you many multiples of grace in return. Job well done, my friend. In what year did this prison concert take place?

[@randymudge7435]

Never mind the question. Duh! The year is in the video title. Randy's slow this morning! :)

[@chesterfl]

@@randymudge7435 1988

[@chesterfl]

@@randymudge7435 This was the last annual event of three....the previous year was Long Jonh Baldry and Katherine MacDonald....who also did a charity benefit in the park for disabled children sponsored by the inmates of Sask Pen and the local 99FM radio station, Coke a Cola,and Gordie Brandts Music in Prince Albert Sask.

[@grimmertwin2148]

Wow man that's probably one of the best real Rock'n'roll jailhouse stories I've heard. I'm not sure what went down about the band not being happy. But I'm sure the inmates were. You're a good man with good intentions. I hope either the prison, the band or inmates thanked you personally... eventually. I'll have to re read your comment. It's restored my faith in humanity. Prisons are not a great environment. Compassion and concern would be viewed as weakness. Not me brother it took balls of steel and a true Rock'n'roll heart to get that done ( especially with the constraints of power and authority figures dying to take it all down). Which reminds me. Please watch Hail Hail Rock'n'roll DVD - either one of the bonus editions with amazing extra footage. Check out what happened when Chuck took the film's production crew to his old prison for an impromptu day visit . You'll know what I mean lol. Cheers from Australia

[@rocknroll6396]

Fred Turner is just a powerhouse vocalist and bass player that deserves way more recognition than he gets.

[@bobbydabulletrocks]

I agree completely 🤙 He reminds me of Dusty Hill.. kinda short with fat little fingers and you nailed it.. both of them were 💪💯💪 Powerhouse 🎶👀

[@DHudelson]

one of the best 70s rock voices

[@drainmonkeys385]

You need to remember , this band is a 70s band.. and they were known worldwide.. they were recognized as some of the greatest

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Hell yeah. The voice that drove the BTO Machine!!

[@rocknroll6396]

@@drainmonkeys385 ...i just mean in modern times they dont get the love they should

[@tonypatrizzio1926]

BTO is the most underrated rock band of the 70’s and 80’s. Love them .

[@funkydave100]

you got that right an old Winnipeg boy here

[@hannibalheyes339]

Underrated?! You're kidding....😅

[@ryandrake7818]

Massive Radio Play on East Coast for years?Underated😂!!

[@rogeeeferrari]

Underrated is the most abused adjective on KZbin, found in every comments section of nearly every music video. This guy is underrated that band is underrated, blah blah blah, nonsense...

[@joejones9520]

@@rogeeeferrari yes it's bizarre that those posting it dont seem to realize how meaningless and overused it is

[@grimmertwin2148]

No bullshit. No posing. No airs and graces. Straight ahead Original Rock'n'roll. Even at 7 in 1970 I new they were the real deal. And Not Fragile Thanks lads

[@Mister_Pedantic]

No posing? Have you seen the drummer?

[@lonelybro77]

I actually bought that one

[@robbender4129]

This is BTO at their prime ...what a great Canadian band...Randy at his finest.. Fred's vocals are spot on ...Blair is playing like a demon...and Robbie was such an amazing drummer...makes me proud to be a Canadian that grew up listening to these guys...much respect🙏

[@stoneyripley7752]

Their "prime" was about 12 years earlier

[@nathandodge665]

Just an average band really

[@Mister_Pedantic]

Robbie wasn't all that amazing. If he was, he would have been asked to join another band after BTO broke up. Or he would have been asked to do session work but he wasn't. Randy taught him how to play, just well enough to play those songs.

[@lonelybro77]

​@@nathandodge665 comparitive to what? Those 3 blokes from Ontario? 😉

[@nathandodge665]

@@lonelybro77 compared to alot of bands

[@VicDiniMagic]

That distinctive growl voice of Turner sooooo good. Underated singer for sure. They played so well in this concert

[@terrytate6006]

Why aren't these guys in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@tonyw2136]

because the hall is a joke

[@garyolshan4177]

Yes the Hall of Shame SUCKS! A Hall of Fame is for fucking retired baseball players

[@johnweeks65]

@egatycasi At least Randy should be in the hall. He is the only rock'n'roll musician who has written and performed a #1 hit with 2 different bands who isn't in the HOF.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

BTO does not need the rock and roll hall of lame. Screw that noise!

[@jublaim]

they are at ours own Rockn Roll fame. We us that... we are good people. Right?

[@adamdesanti6713]

Damn, the Fred Turner vocal songs like Let it Ride, Roll on Down the Highway and Four-Wheel Drive really shine live! How are BTO not in the R&R Hall of Fame?

[@lonelybro77]

Why am I getting so tired of that inane question?! Must be age, eh?

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

The HofF does not deserve them.

[@docschweitz7606]

NOT FRAGILE--1974---GREAT ALBUM! period

[@seerstone8982]

Top 20 of rocks greatest albums, including Nazareth "Hair of the Dog".

[@johnredford6136]

One of the greatest bands ever. Rest In Peace Robbie.

[@Martin-iv6lq]

I was an inmate at this show. We sold raisin wine, wiener fondling, and tossed salads to raise funds for this show. Thanks BTO!

[@jumpinjojo]

😂😂

[@glenngordon2352]

There's always one idiot that makes a stupid comment.

[@timin770]

So that answers the question re where did you learn your trade?

[@two-nine7730]

Atta boy.

[@greggterkovitz1466]

This was my favorite band in the 70’s, I got to see them live in Chicago twice. Today their music stands tall, BTO didn’t need make-up or colorful costumes, but they put on a bombastic show. Randy Bachman, being with the Guess Who, and forming this hard rocking band with the thunderous vocals and bass of CF Turner, man, I miss those days!

[@Winnie122459]

Great Band! One of my all time favorites

[@christophernaples1315]

Got Not Fragile for Xmas when it came out ! At 9 yrs old the other kids were listening to the "bubblegum " while I was rockin out to BTO ,Stones,Steppinwolf,and my Dad's Chuck Berry 45's !! Thanx Dad ..Rock in Peace

[@orionwarren4244]

As a former inmate in a stateside prison, I can honestly say that every minute an inmate spends occupying his mind with things that don't involve prison is a minute he DOESN'T spend in prison. Kudos to BTO for putting a show on for these guys!

[@RodCalidge]

What do you know. Another criminal who doesn't understand the basic concept of incarceration. It's not supposed to be " fun." It's punishment for bad actions.

[@glenngordon2352]

You're only in prison when you're awake. Been there.

[@warriorv9359]

10000%

[@robertdillon9989]

@@RodCalidge another angry man who thinks he’s better than others, shameful ! Let he who is without sin cast the first stone….

[@ppwiii]

There is always an A Hole in the bunch. Congratuations. @@RodCalidge

[@husqv5147]

I've seen KISS, Black Sabbath W/Ozzy, Rush, Sammy Hagar, The James Gang, Edgar Winter W/Rick Derringer, Alice Cooper, Boston, Pantera, Skid Row, Skynyrd W/Ronnie, to name a few but none of them could hold a candle to the performance I saw BTO give at the Montreal Forum in the 70's! For nearly 50 years I have said if I could go back and relive one concert it would be BTO! What an awesome band!!!

[@stevenbond8168]

Wow you're an Icon dude that's awesome you saw so many great Bands good for you. I'm amazed you still have your brain still intact ? Lol 😆

[@jeffreyfunwithharm3137]

Right on man,I've been told.😊

[@lonelybro77]

Which Skynyrd: Ed, Steve? Was it not a memorable performance? Particularly precious atc (after the crash)

[@JohnnyCarpio-m4r]

Fred turner voice sounds good

[@lonelybro77]

Yah, like he stayed out of smoky blues clubs

[@thecanadianmotorcyleshow7716]

Twice in a powerhouse group Randy Bachman you are a Canadian Legand

[@lonelybro77]

Pretty cool south of your border too

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

God damn, Fred Turner is a BEAST.

[@eldonb402]

This concert really needs to be digitally restored.

[@monicashuart-ls1hw]

Too bad music is not like this anymore!

[@lonelybro77]

I respectfully disagree, Miss Monica. It progressed on, while many of these bands did not. peace 2 u 😎

[@leapinglouie5908]

Don't worry Monica. Lonelybro is lonely because he's "progressed" with the new crappy music, while we jam to the classics. 🤘

[@lonelybro77]

@@leapinglouie5908 'new crappy music'? I was referring, for a good example: 90125 Yes

[@petergoesinya636]

Now that's what I call a captive audience. First BTO show I ever saw without a cloud of pot smoke over the crowd

[@stevenbond8168]

Lmao how true

[@mapleridgebc]

Wow. I never realized how AWESOME this band was. REAL ROCKNROLL. Rob is a great drummer and Fred is FIRE!

[@NotWorthIt9]

They were unique and one of the best. Outstanding live performance. Smiling from ear to ear.

[@squonk86]

Damn my favorite song from BTO is with a doubt Let it Ride,it just kicks ass

[@steveprestegard5151]

Fred Turner sounds really angry singing that.

[@squonk86]

@steveprestegard5151 Agreed and which makes it more cool 🤘😎

[@steveprestegard5151]

@@squonk86 appropriate given what he’s singing about. Women get sad, men get angry.

[@two-nine7730]

Gotta go with Gimme your money please.

[@squonk86]

@@two-nine7730 Yep to each their own dude 🤘

[@mlbolts72]

Great band ..so many rockin tunes ..rip to the drummer

[@bytornsnowdog1347]

I love this band !!! Let it Roll !!

[@juanespinosa8064]

BTO was my late brother,s favorite group as he was 10 years older than me .He would listen to them on vinyl in the house and on 8 track in his dodge challenger.So many memories, and these songs are very nostalgic to me.Thank you for posting this video.

[@lindabecker2662]

Always loved their music 😊

[@toddbevan4414]

I forgot how many great hits BTO had in the 70s. Thank You

[@JodeJackson]

Brings The Good Old Days Back......Thanks

[@minusx460]

Fred Turner ,Randy Bachman & the band was pure rock and roll ,saw them in the early 80's in St Louis at westport playhouse most excellent show ,I fix AC in Florida ,went to a St Pete beach condo and saw a electric guitar and bass in a room ,asked the guy if he is the player,said yes ,well what kind of music ? Rock ,stupid me ,plates from Winnipeg on the ticket name Fred Turner, very cool & nice person ,always willing to tell stories of the tours ,the times i returned for yearly routine service of the furnace ,very cool dude!!

[@davidlaidler475]

FANTASTIC thank you for the Music ! Mt FAV BAND !!!!!!

[@mjphoto45]

I got to introduce them when they were the first band to play on the bowling alley. Randy said just say BTO when you introduce the band. Incredible night. Only band Not to have alcohol in their dressing room

[@robertlyman2278]

Fantastic!!!!!!👍👍👍

[@rickhibdon11]

Damn that's good! Love BTO

[@tomkatf]

Great to see the original lineup with Blair !

[@jackbeam56]

Actually, the original lineup was with Tim Bachman.

[@fmtfniuprog8029]

Robbie Bachman RIP 😪

[@prairiestrong1106]

Outstanding performance. I grew up listening to BTO. I never knew they played at the Pen.

[@bloppysloppy2283]

This must've been a real treat seeing the classic BTO lineup in prison.

[@maryhoyt2609]

I wonder how many bands actually take the time to do this. Just shows what a great band they were! Love these guys!!!

[@guywerry6614]

Bachman and Turner played the half-time show several years back for the Grey Cup in Edmonton. I think they started with this song and I was thunderstruck! It was 1973 all over again - they hadn't degraded at all!

[@AlanGoldwaser]

Pretty good audio on this! Saw them at the Nassau Coliseum in the 70's and the audience worked as hard as Robby did!

[@drainmonkeys385]

One if my favorite bands of all time…. To be honest there are a couple songs that I’m not into.. but I still recognize the extraordinary talent.. I like their rocking stuff more than the contemporary leaning ..

[@markrobinson8410]

Great band

[@OneLastHitB4IGo]

Got to see BTO in a ice skating rink of all places. It was just before they hit the big time. I knew then they'd make it. Fantastic band.

[@ppwiii]

NO ONE can top this!

[@lonelybro77]

Really? Is ur musical vocabulary that limited? Ever heard of a lil ol band outta Ontario? Pretty sure half the world knows their name!

[@senseiruss]

They. Kick.Ass!

[@franktheo2055]

Holly Son Of Saskatchewan ! 🎸🏒

[@NWALedDisplay]

Man those guys could rock!

[@hurricane6014]

Wow! Sounds as good as the original recordings! Nice!

[@canoeman1961]

Agreed. Excellent sound.

[@migueltobarcastillo9923]

Esa es miusic rock puro que falto n rock in rio de 1985 por siempre bto chileee mach7😢

[@DaveBeard24]

Bro you just can’t go wrong great band

[@andrewsparr3239]

Amazing ❤

[@slowhand5160t]

band sounds great

[@jeffreynolds8949]

One of the best there is. One of my favorites of the seventies

[@jaketm4500]

They sure went all out for the locked down bros! Looked like a hell of a good show!

[@amangogna68]

Fantastic band and amazing vocals !

[@evangelicalsnever-lie9792]

Sounds just like the studio version!

[@benjilafouine]

I can’t believe this! What a show! One of my favourite Canadian bands! Three guitars!

[@tomfolk7173]

Great band. Saw them perform live in Janesville Wisconsin at the Rock County 4H Fair. 2001 I believe.

[@ТехноДом-я1у]

Сильнейшие рокеры суперская группа рок 🎸 навсегда здорово 👍

[@1funcar]

For playing at a Canadian venue, I would have liked to see Randy playing his signature Stratocaster with the 🇨🇦 sticker on it.

[@stevenbond8168]

I saw BTO in 1986 at the 99 Club in South Seattle by SeaTac airport it was one of the best live bands I have seen. We were dancing right next to the stage hi 5'n the Band is how close we were. BTO Rocks

[@MarquiseGryphondeValouwe]

Geweldige band en zeer ondergewaardeerd in Europa, leuk om te zien deze video, klassieke USA rock met soms een vleugje Jazz.

[@PatrickRyder-k1n]

Always great...one of them great bands that always put on a good show..very dependable in a rock n roll way!!

[@migueltobarcastillo9923]

Que recuerdos cuando tenia 18 años desde chile angel mach7

[@nhra7110]

What a fantastic show!! thank you for sharing this!

[@mikemercer5808]

When I was old enough to get into a bar for a show, first show was Rare Earth and BTO at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio. Both bands were amazing, and it was an incredible night. This video just reminds me of how great these guys are, and how special that show was for me.

[@Yoshi-Toranaga]

The best canadian rock

[@lonelybro77]

Rox California as well!

[@CatDandor]

Wow,great slo ,Randy!Rock our!

[@SuperMCFIVE]

What a great event you all put on Fred❣️ ‼️ I'm sitting here at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Chicago with my mother-in-law, who is battling pneumonia, flu, Covid..on top of fighting cancer..I know she feels kind of imprisoned. This transcends time. So thank you, BTO and all the prisoners who made it happen. Does feel kind of impossible nowadays!

[@stevedockeray]

I watched this live on Much Music back in the day .

[@jimbowers5402]

This is terrific. The best line up.

[@lindamegli6582]

BTO played at Riverspirit Casino a few months ago, they were totally awesome !

[@Old_Sailor85]

CF Turner rockin' out the jams. BTO was one of the first rock bands I got into, along with Jethro Tull. What a combination. Not at all alike...

[@markwitkowski6418]

Thanks guys,that was nice to do.

[@GoWandererGo]

Good music. Good times. Good memories.

[@jamesLATORRACA]

Randy one hell of a guitar player

[@rickkey5940]

Hope Fred is doing well in retirement. Awesome growl!

[@tommeredith7462]

Randy said his father used to harp on him telling him you have to take care of business. His optometrist father thought because he was a musician he was not on a productive path. Randy proved otherwise by writing the song taking care of business and employing two of his brothers.

[@perryleclercq6184]

Fred Turner is so underrated JC. HE MIGHT BE ONE OF THE BEST vocalists ever. Holy moly 😮

[@Rock-xb3qc]

La mayoria de canciones suenan igual que a las de estudio,demasiado increible.

[@doogboy]

WOW!

[@markcarchedi915]

I have a DVD of this performance. BTO was my first favorite band and still is along side Triumph

[@laynwhiting8693]

I am rediscovering Fred Turner..powerful This band gets better as we grow..BT!!

[@migueltobarcastillo9923]

Solo rock puro desde chile mach7

[@walter-x9b]

Absolutely amazing live performance.Clap, clap, clap

[@enriqueortega3409]

Bachman Turner Overdrive....lo mejor del Hard Rock que salió de Canadá👍🇨🇦

[@MsRainbowsunny]

The Best! This came out when I was in Tokyo They Rocked The Palace im🎉sure!!!!

[@DHudelson]

Randy's axemanship is legendary, but his partner, Blair Thornton is BTO's secret weapon.

[@sdnoodles]

Great performance! They were one of favorite bands in the 70s and I was lucky to see them a few times back then. Still rocking to their music 50 years later.

[@markcarrillo2445]

This is the absolute best performance I have ever heard from them live on an internet video. I did see them way back in the day, but that was 50 years ago.

[@metalwitch58]

What a great show! TY for sharing!

[@metalgeezerdude]

I saw them in 88 when they were part of the “70s Summer Superfest” tour in Baltimore. I think this was the same set they did!

[@johngore7744]

Fred’s big voice is so iconic.

[@patrick-po2lx]

this is the most Canadian thing I’ve ever seen.

[@migueltobarcastillo9923]

Otros clasicos que faltaron en rock in rio del 1985 😊 mach7

[@rubenparedes2226]

Se me habia olvidado este grupo, pero son buenisimos...temazo tras temazo...aca en las radios dejaron de tocarlos..

[@standtall7646]

Randy Bachman and the whole band. I've been rocking with them since the 70's. They are playing my favorite songs here. TO THIS DAYin 2024, I still love their music and STILL rock to it...., when m joints aren't hurting :) Those boys in prison must have DUG this concert!