In FIT of Road Rage-Trucker SCREAMED ANGRY Phrase at Rocker…Made it a 70s Classic--Professor Of Rock

Coming up, another great story from an interview I did with one of rock's greatest storytellers. Mr. Randy Bachman from the Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive BTO… This 70s rock hit came when BTO was on tour with the Doobie Brothers. The band was on the road going to a gig when during a traffic jam a truck driver boxed their tour bus in… so a little while later this rock legend confronted the trucker at a rest stop. A brawl was about to go down… from this incident... the trucker said something that would inspire a rock classic. Let it Ride… It became a 70s guitar classic. Get the story from this rocker next on Professor of Rock
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I’m excited to bring you another episode from our series Revelations- where featured artists go deep on their greatest songs. This is a Really funny story “So far on this channel, we’ve heard several great stories from Randy Bachman. For my money, Randy is one of the best song-tellers in the whole game. Over the last few months, he’s shared the story of turning an impersonation of his younger brother’s stutter into a #1 rock classic with You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet and then how a pizza guy played piano on a song that he never intended to release with Taking Care of Business which ended up becoming Elvis’s mantra.. the whole reason Randy got into rock in the first place. And then the story of writing These Eyes with Burton Cumming of the Guess Who. That one came while he was waiting for his date to get ready.
Today is an equally entertaining story that came when he was touring with the Doobie Brothers as the instigator of the rock group Bachman Turner OverDrive or BTO… It was from a bout of road rage. He confronted a reckless trucker… He was looking for a fight but instead got a 70s rock classic. He’ll tell you the story up next. Also, the song was something he was strumming at the time. Then he said the Doobies were working on a song at the same time and turns out both bands used the chords but have no idea who came up with them. Both songs became hits. Find what they were next.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest single and album from a Canadian artist or band?

[@coachhunter1]

American Woman...hands down

[@brentcox7772]

“Fly by Night” Rush

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

Triumph -Allied Forces It came out on MTV ( my buddy had cable) As I Started High School in 1981 STILL LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM

[@mournblade1066]

Album: Rush, _Moving Pictures_ Single: Rush, "Subdivisions"

[@Lam_3-22-23]

Anne Murray - Snowbird Alannah Myles - Black Velvet Sheriff - When I'm With You Album: Triumph - Never Surrender Terri Clark

[@TheTomt50]

Absolutely right Professor. That neither The Guess Who, or BTO, are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is straight up a travesty.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So ridiculous.

[@timmcm9538]

I just totally disregard the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. It's membership is totally clueless on what Rock and Roll is and should be. Simply stated -"JOKE!"

[@jimtownsend7899]

The R&RHOF is the same premise as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's got nothing to do with achievement or accomplishment. It's a popularity contest, and money talks.

[@alexkatsanos8475]

Just not logical. Makes no sense.

[@garymartin1040]

​@@timmcm9538very well stated to be inducted in the RRHOF means nothing. As you said it's a joke and a bad one at that.

[@erestube]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn't even need to exist. It has nothing to do with what music is all about. Let it ride!

[@elgen0314]

the fact that Randy is not in the R&R hall of fame shows you how great he actually is. One of the best!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They may as well have shadowbanned him.

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

Ain't that the truth!

[@JimWhitakerMusic]

Absolutely. RRHOF is a parody of itself anymore.

[@robinhuff1867]

The Rock n roll hall of fame is meaningless.

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

Real Deal, Real McCoy, 1 better than doc or spokk! Not a sellout is what that says aye?

[@sellingpeck]

What you see here is really Randy Bachman. The kindest man in R&R. I’ve known him since the 70’s and he’s the real deal. The R&R HOF needs to induct both The Guess Who and BTO. And even better if they would do it the same year. Can you imagine one artist being inducted twice on the same night. Wow, needs to happen.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’d be amazing! Jann Wenner needs to up his game.

[@yerac8430]

Better yet, 3 times in one night! Induct both bands and Randy himself as a legendary songwriter/composer

[@dean9377]

What a humble guy to have all that success, and have lived so many amazing moments to say that he is most grateful for his family.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's a class act.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such a sweet moment.

[@QBAN2010]

He has always been a good guy!

[@einerreklov4304]

I was thinking the same exact thing. Down to earth.

[@timmcm9538]

Randy did a rock special every Saturday night on CBC radio for years. He did lots of "Canadiana" but always did great bands of all over including the grand old USA. He has a great upbeat manner about him, really indepth know of music and rock in roll in general. As a fellow Canadian, big thunmbs up to Randy, and the Professor of Rock for getting this story out there.

[@murtbrennan]

Love listening to Randy. Even after all these years,he still sounds so enthusiastic. Legend.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The man is just so happy and jolly.

[@seanbaines]

His Vinyl Tap radio series has made for good listening over the years.

[@dranet47]

I was jamming to Let It Ride several years ago in my car. I wound up going faster than I realized and was pulled over and given a speeding ticket. Thanks Randy!

[@ProfessorofRock]

That is awesome! Sucks you were pulled over but cool story.

[@Code.Name.V]

Let It Ride Officer!

[@lfd_eng9219]

That song has gotten me into trouble as well...same with Hollywood Nights by Bob Seger!

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@Code.Name.V Exactly!

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@lfd_eng9219 Such a great song!

[@r1a1p1AllenPogue]

This guy is a genius. He makes it seem so easy. It's like he could compose a song from anything, and it will be good. He also seems to be really engaged with life and always has been.

[@Gizathecat2]

I remember reading in the late Pat O’Day’s memoir of his life as a rock promoter in Seattle where he really spoke highly of Randy Bachman. Randy’s clean and sober life as a rocker made working with him so easy!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He was a truly safe guy. No qualms.

[@fortunate14t48]

I could listen to Randy for hours and hours, telling stories and performing. ❤

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

I don't know why but hearing composers explain the creation of songs I love gives me goosebumps

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too, especially when it’s one of my favorite songs ever.

[@Liesl-Yvette]

I know what you mean... have you seen the Beatles documentary series; Get Back? The scene where Paul comes in, casually sits down and starts twiddling with his base and eventually he is singing Get Back. Best scene!

[@kerrypotenza1679]

How is it that this guy isn't more famous? All of BTO's songs are eminently singable. And who hasn't drummed on their steering wheel to the beat of Taking Care of Business? It's irresistible. Love this guy, love being reminded of these fun songs.

[@johnjohnon8767]

I have the tendency to play air guitar while driving. Left arm out the window, and my right thumb strumming on the steering wheel. I think I may freak some people out. But my eyes are always on the road.

[@vernhoke7730]

I'll tell you what Randy I'm grateful for growing up the the sixties and seventies listening to The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive. These are memories that I'll have forever. Thanks!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Vern.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Bless Randy for the music.

[@brenturquhart7090]

It’s great to see Randy so healthy and happy. I’m a big fan and these last interviews you’ve been sharing with us are so good. He’s like a excited kid trying to tell you about how big a fish caught. He’s jumping in his seat with excitement, and damn if that doesn’t get you excited too. That must have been a lot of fun for you too I bet. I wonder how long your interview was. It must have been one of those interviews where even if the house was burning down, you wouldn’t interrupt him. Great episode, it’s always great when Randy”s involved. My family are from Manitoba, and while our plates says Friendly Manitoba, don’t let that make you think we’re push overs. When push comes to shove, we take care of our own. Plus, the friendly part, it just means we’ll apologize when we’re done. Lol

[@ProfessorofRock]

2 hour interview. Thanks my friend.

[@SPProduction02]

The "Tcb" interview, is my favorite,you can tell his excitement when he told that story

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Him and Lou Gramm are the true highlights of this channel so far in 2023.

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

Same here! Long live Randy!! So many great songs! I was a little too young for the Guess Who, but I loved the hell on BTO!!

[@whitebeardskydaddy6756]

Hey! You sound like a red-neck hillbilly from right here at home!

[@christineml1476]

Randy Bachman is always such a great interview.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great storyteller.

[@Code.Name.V]

I could listen to him all day. Would be a fun guy to hangout with.

[@genwoolfe]

A truly gifted storyteller.

[@mplsmark222]

We heard it from the man himself, he stayed clean, no drugs, alcohol ect. Too bad more of the great artists of that era fell into the whole drug thing. Many can’t tell stories like Randy, because the can’t remember that time of the drugged out life.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

Great story on the origin of the phrase let it ride. Would have liked Bachman to answer if the delay was worth the inspiration?

[@nolemons]

BTO did a Guinness book of record for playing the same song,TCB, with the most players in Vancouver b.c. In the 90’s. I was one of them and my acoustic still has all the pick marks after playing for 1 1/2 straight. Love it

[@scott_simmonz]

Randy FREAKIN Bachman!! Thank you, Adam!

[@jaimeres]

The more I see interviews with Randy, the more I like this guy. His stories are epic, just like the songs he wrote.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

💯

[@maxsdad538]

"Yummy, yummy, yummy, I got love in my tummy"... I could have gone another 50 years and not be reminded of that "song".

[@jenx5870]

Are they singing about what I think they're singing about?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My mom used to sing this to me as a little baby…who is to blame?

[@AlergicToSnow]

Hahahaha. Right.

[@t.k.griffin1315]

Jen X, Yes they are.

[@caronspeas2888]

Where is you sense of humor and open mind. When we were in our teens, my brother and I wouldn’t be caught dead listening to bubble gum music. When we were in our 50’s, I put together a playlist of bubble gum music and we had a blast singing out loud to Sugar Sugar, Yummy Yummy Yummy, and others. What fun we had laughing and singing along. So lighten up and just enjoy the silly, catchy tunes and words.

[@walleyeman50]

One of your best interviews ever. What a completely class act who personified true rock and roll. Could listen to you two for hours!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, yes!

[@ianmclean5541]

It takes real talent to turn adversity into number one hits. Way to go Randy

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Truth.

[@whatwhere2018]

I’ve been a fan of the Guess Who and BTO since the early 70s. Whether it was sitting in front of the tv every time they were on the Midnight Special, recording tapes off the radio, or cruising with a stack of 8 track tapes. Every interview you do with Randy or Burton Cummings just reinforce my love for the music they made. Thank you for all you do!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks John!

[@Code.Name.V]

I loved Midnight Special. Stii view it often. So many great performances.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Midnight Special put faces to plenty of names in the 70s!

[@brianpeters5555]

They laugh when I tell them about taping off the radio.. The 70s were pure Not the way shit happens now at least things meant something simple then..

[@matthewadam7615]

When I was really young, I thought the Guess Who came out of the Who. Or vice-versa.

[@skipbellon2755]

Thanks Randy. Thanks for decades of great entertainment and for these fabulous interviews. You continue to entertain. You're in the Hearts of Fame of all us original rockers. We judge simply by results... Honorable mention to the Professor.

[@duvessa2003]

Amazingly, when Bachman talked about pulling off the highway to the gas station to “have a talk with the trucker” I felt like I was there. What a terrific story-teller! Thank you, thank you!

[@Sherwoody]

Most good songs tell a story to a melody. That’s what makes them memorable.

[@starrywizdom]

"Let It Ride" is hands down my favourite BTO song. LOVE those harmonies. Thanks for this one!

[@katmag02]

Randy is such an interesting and centered gentleman! Great storytelling🌟

[@wendyjohns4667]

I was 12 and was flying by myself from Dayton, Ohio to see my grandparents in Pennsylvania. I had bought the 45 of These Eyes by The Guess Who. I loved that song and lost it on the jet. I was heartbroken. Definitely the Guess Who and BTO were one of my favorite bands. Still are. Gosh, they just don't make songs like they did back then. I feel so lucky to have grown up in the 60's and the 70's. Thanks for the info.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Absolutely love Bachman's interviews, love the harmonies on let it ride. His talent is unbelievable at finding hits in every incident in his life. Great episode by a great storyteller

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great harmonies. They kind of make the song!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Let it Ride is always a fun song to listen to. Randy always cracks me up!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 great interviews every time, great tune

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@MyName-pl7zn So fun!

[@stevenmacias3605]

Sometimes, if not often, classic rock songs have an interesting and hilarious backstory to them. I'm sure today's songs don't have that going for them.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true. It's a lost art.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Because today’s music is literally about NOTHING.

[@Code.Name.V]

I have great deal of appreciation for the relatable down to earth rockers like Randy Bachman. What an enjoyable interview Adam, but then Randy always is. Awesome start to the week Professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Truly is an awesome start to spring.

[@DG-sf9ei]

Yeah Randy might have a few years on him, but it's great to see his energy and enthusiasm is like the 1970's again.

[@c.e.anderson558]

My buddy had a car. I had bought an 8 track player then my car busted so we put player in his car. Only had one 8 track tape Not Fragile. Over and over and over...... We saw no need for a different tape. I know every word every break every solo..

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You put in your 10,000 hours then.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

For being a yt channel, you get some outstanding musicians for content.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks my friend.

[@EddieWinebauer]

TV is dead, YT is the future. TV is where radio was in the 80s, still profitable but dead in comparison to TV. In 20 years only stubborn old foggies will still care about broadcast TV.

[@sissybrooks8588]

​@@EddieWinebauer TV is good for MacGuyver, Ateam, and Fraser reruns.

[@T3rsky]

@@EddieWinebauer 20 years? I think we're already there. At 61, pretty sure I qualify as a stubborn old fogy. That might be a major reason TV (especially cable/subscription) is so thoroughly revolting to me. I don't even own a TV, or a working computer, for that matter. Frankly, most times, I'd rather sit outside and watch my chickens. The best thing about this channel is that you can turn it on and just listen. You don't have to watch it, so it's not a total waste of time when you've got work to do.

[@EddieWinebauer]

@@T3rsky I live in the Seattle area and its a big tech place, many people Gen X and older still cling to TV and cable as if one day they'll wake up and Walter Cronkite will be hosting the news and MTV will still only play music videos. Humans want whats quick and easy for the most part.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

The clips of your interview with Randy are so great. He seems to be just as enthused to be talking with you that I wonder if he's a subscriber of this channel. Randy truly is a great story-teller and the two of you just vibe together like old friends.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That would be even more amazing if he was.

[@revenantband1]

I saw one of the last Guess Who shows before Randy left the group. The next time I saw him, HIS band, Brave Belt which turned into BTO, was playing before our set at a STATE FAIR! I couldn't believe my eyes!! I had a brief conversation with him and he said that he was literally starting over - the industry attitude was "What have you done LATELY?"

[@jlmww]

I've often thought over the years that an interview subject should reply to a question with "Are you kidding?!," but Randy Bachman is the first person I've heard actually do it.

[@khle521]

What a great artist and a human being! Some of the artists forget family over success, but Randy Bachman is as real as it gets! Thanks Randy, and rock on!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You rock on as well 🤘

[@joeg.3235]

Adam, thanks for the great interviews with Randy! I grew up with BTO and love his stories about how the songs were made. Awesome stuff.

[@ZenHulk]

I'm in Utah and BTO is always welcome here. I'm 55 and grew up on it.

[@johnsavarese6365]

I have a newfound respect for the song "You Ain't seen Nothing Yet" .....mocking the guy that mocked his kid brother!!!!

[@deanmatheny5089]

Randy seems like such an AWESOME guy! I could watch interview after interview with you two! You do such great work! Thank You!

[@gerardwong3295]

Love the interviews with Randy Bachman. Great insight into the bands he was a part of. Thanks for the continuing musical education, Professor.

[@MarkSmith-th1ij]

I love Randy Bachman!! A great guy and a fabulous songwriter!! The Guess Who and BTO both should be in the Rock Hall of Fame but as always they have left our so many great artists. They are in the fans hall of fame!!

[@locker1325]

A rock n roller that actually sounds humble. I'm impressed.

[@brianhdueck3372]

What a story teller! I have been a Guess Who / BTO fan since my early teens. What a gem to still have this gentleman with us. And to hear him speak of his love for his family is incredibly heartwarming. Not in R&R hall of fame is almost blindly maddening.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s so classy.

[@RamblinTed]

Been a fan of his for a long long time. Good to see he’s a good guy too!

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's so down to earth.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too.

[@efhs1970]

Great interview! Thanks!💫

[@robinsites9790]

Wow…what a great guy he is. I have long believed that we are blessed in life in order that we may be a blessing to others. Randy certainly seems to validate that philosophy. Great interview…very thankful for the opportunity to hear from these rock legends while they are still with us. Seems like lose one almost every day.

[@ntvtexan5015]

As a kid in the 60's, I LOVED hearing the BTO come on the radio ! Great interview Randy, thanks for the stories !!!

[@davidwartski7213]

Great job, Adam. I love it when you have Randy on. Just a remarkable, down-to-earth individual.

[@meesakel]

Great interview! Thanks!

[@PatrickLongworth]

Thank you for this interview of Randy!

[@SnapCracklePapa]

It always amazes me how much thought and work goes behind a song I hate, while the songs I love seem to come instantly in a burst of inspiration.

[@williamcraig7398]

That just go to show you, as little as you may have thought the pop songs were, they still had deeper meaning to us fans. And now at 61 I'm able to dance and sing to the great music you put out both from The Guess Who and BTO. thank you for that. Professor, I've only just found your channel, but I just have to thank you. Listening to you and honestly feeling ALOT of the same emotions and memories like you do has me remembering some great and almost forgotten times of my life. WOW!! I just don't know how-to thank you enough. Keep up the excellent work

[@bailey2269]

I would love to hear how the song not fragile came about. That song is raw power, and my favorite BTO track. Loved listening to both bands growing up. You Randy are an amazing musician and I'm happy that I grew up in the 70s listening to you. Thanks for all the wonderful memories.

[@rhiannonrede]

Great interview! Thanks. Let It Ride fabulous song great memories.

[@jakebob5101]

Anything that Randy did with of those groups still sounds great to this day. Glad I got to experience these songs at an early age.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for listening

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My mom and aunts too.

[@gioknows]

Randy is a real Canadian treasure. We just love him and his music. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada 🍁

[@lorimchair2190]

Thank u! And Love the stories❤👏🎼

[@khkartc]

I will always remember going to hear Randy speak at the Wilkinson Center at BYU in the spring of 1978. He spoke for a couple of hours, and he told a lot of interesting stories.

[@glengamble526]

I’ve read Randy’s fantastic autobiography…but he elaborates more here on the story of origin and the song itself. Great work, Adam!

[@vilstef6988]

Randy is a long time favorite of mine. What a great songwriter and story teller!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Mine too!

[@nobullziggster4070]

Thank you for all the great tunes Randy.

[@BuckI2Bdad]

Great interview Professor and thank you Randy

[@brentcox7772]

Great interview! Saw BTO in ‘77! They were awesome!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool!

[@markglabinski526]

My favorite BTO song. Great post once again Prof!! Batting 1.000! Thanks my friend.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on! Thanks Mark!

[@jeffreyweaver9729]

I just have to say that I love these segments of your interview with Randy Bachman. What a great guy and musician. ❤

[@juliettewood2969]

I love all those songs. What a life to lead with all the creativity. Great, powerful voices and I love the screams too.

[@BillGraper]

This is my favorite BTO song. I remember getting it on my Time-Life Guitar Rock collection on CD in the 90's. Great stuff!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Time Life always went for the memories.

[@benbrewer3462]

Absolute BTO fan.... Loved the Doobies..and Guess Who.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching Ben!

[@Code.Name.V]

Ditto. The intros to Listen To The Music and Without Love are what inspired me to take up the guitar.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

All three.

[@benbrewer3462]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yes...

[@dantierney3301]

First, the Guess Who just had hit after hit after hit when I was in grade school. Burton's voice is incredible, I'm absolutely awed by the sound. Then at 14 I'm playing rhythm guitar to BTO albums as I learn how to play. So simple but catchy as all get-out. Roll On Down the Highway might be the best song EVER!

[@robadams9523]

What a great guy. Thanks for this interview!

[@badgerpa9]

Glad he is feeling better, hope he continues to heal. There are so many great bands from the 1970s that are not in hall of flames. Randy does a great job on his stories about the songs, great memory. Love the way he talks about everything not just what he did. Hope to see him in concert sometime soon. Prof "Something in the Air" lol. good song too. Be safe

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I bet he’s still planning his next concert somewhere!

[@jeffreymore6799]

Unique sound unique song unique band great interview. And the number one thing this came from the 1970's

[@ProfessorofRock]

The best! Thanks Jeffrey!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

70s decade was awesome!

[@cuzofsloth]

Randy, thanks for all the stories behind your music career. God bless.

[@mikep1085]

Absolute legend! Love hearing his stories.

[@thecollective1584]

Randy is always a good interview. I've seen several and he's always entertaining and informative, and he always seems to be excited to be there

[@Code.Name.V]

100% Agreed

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love him.

[@robbchastain3036]

Thanks, Adam, I always enjoy hearing Randy tell his stories and he is generous to share them and the pizza guy story is an instant classic, so much crazy collaborations back in the day. And that sounds like a fun show, Takin' Care of Christmas. 🙂

[@gregorymacaleese6372]

You're right, Prof. He's a great storyteller. Enjoyed my time spent listening to this.

[@carlubambi5541]

Awesome to hear the stories from a rock and roll great

[@rogerdeahl9629]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ah yes, another BTO song. I can see Randy confronting someone! I really can! Let It Ride is a great song. Love the guitar work. Just another gem from Randy. Thanks Professor. Love the obscure stuff you provide us.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Roger I appreciate your daily support! You're awesome.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I always get excited whenever he covers underappreciated songs and hidden gems.

[@rogerdeahl9629]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I'm just excited to get out of bed!! 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@rogerdeahl9629 Haha! 😝

[@djrx22]

Great content as usual keep them coming!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks! Will do!

[@MotownFreddy]

I love listening to Randy Bachman’s stories! Never knew that he was a great story teller as well as a songwriter! Also love hearing how some of these songs came about. Thanks

[@bonitadiablo]

Unfortunately I never got to see BTO live, so this is the next best thing! They are one of my favorites! Thank you for a great interview and Randy thanks for sharing with us! Much love and well wishes to both of you! :)

[@patrickladucer4118]

What's most incredible is Randy didn't smoke, drink or take drugs. That's very likely why he's alive today.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s ageless. I’ve seen people younger than him that look 100+

[@spaceghost8995]

I think that's a big part of why he didn't return to The Guess Who. That and Randy had become a Mormon.

[@RFXLR]

When Randy said, taking care of Christmas, was I the only one who sang “taking care of Christmas every day”?😂 This is a great, great song! I love songs with great vocal harmonies, and this is one of them!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha!

[@jemogan]

Like all other rock bands we'd haul out TCB whenever the occasion seemed right. But after I heard Randy's Takin' Care of Christmas we started singing that version during the holidays. Goes over just fine, even though most folks haven't heard it. I do usually have to explain that it isn't something I made up, but is actually a Randy Bachman song. Fun stuff.

[@popsequentialism7213]

Got me too!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Now, THAT is hilarious.

[@johnnyz.fradley2306]

14:44 I caught that too

[@mikecon7634]

I could listen to Randy tell his stories every day.

[@debherr1261]

Always loved his music, brings back great memories 💞

[@belladonna131]

Another great story! Getting boxed in by truckers going 50, flipping them off and going 35. Then pulling off to get gas and having reasoning with one trucker only to hear, "LET IT RIDE, MAN." "What does that mean, what does that mean?" Too funny!! Now I have to hear about the stutter. Sounds magnificent!!! ❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love it!

[@Jagangela]

The Professor already did the "stutter"

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Hee hee 😝

[@RC32Smiths01]

Absolutely wild man. Songwriting can go to the most intense of lengths, and they are what make stories of the songs just as powerful as the song itself. Cheers man.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks RC32!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock Always my pleasure man!

[@Code.Name.V]

It is interesting where songwriters get their inspiration.

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@RC32Smiths01 Really appreciate your DAILY support. Have a great day.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock I really appreciate those words. Always awesome to see new stories and history of music here, it's fun and insightful!

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Always enjoy your interviews with Randy. He's engaged in the interview and has interesting stories and perspectives to share.

[@yhwhtlc9217]

Its great to hear the inspiration creation of wonderful songs...

[@mournblade1066]

12:58 Fun fact: Roger Daltry's scream was the inspiration for Bruce Dickinson's scream on Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast."

[@ProfessorofRock]

Isn't that so Cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Playing them back to back makes it glaringly obvious.

[@michaelharrington75]

Bachman is a legend! Love the Guess Who and BTO. Notice how he said he had health issues "because of covid and the vaccine"?

[@dwightblubaugh601]

I'd like to hear more details on that. Clapton had HUGE health problems after the vax. 13:57

[@michaelharrington75]

@@dwightblubaugh601 Yeah, I was hoping he would elaborate on that. The vaccine has caused a lot of people problems. I just hope it doesn't keep getting worse for people that had it, and multiple boosters.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I got the vaccine and never even had any side effects aside from feeling tired for an hour.

[@Mikdeelow]

Genius! omg! this is an awesome rock revelation! TY RB!

[@-.Steven]

Great Story! Love the local connection to my home state. Thanks Professor!

[@fscottgray9784]

I won't take the Rock and Roll HOF serious until Randy is inducted.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I can say that for Toto, Foreigner, the list goes on.

[@Bob.Middleton]

You should do a collaboration video on a great song with Rick Beato. You could do the backstories and genesis of the song, and he could analyze why the music is great.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Would love to.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Awesome idea! “The Ultimate Interview: Rick Beato”

[@jefffinlayson3002]

Another great interview, Professor! It was great hearing the stories from Randy Bachman.