Join host Pete Pardo as he ranks the studio discography of Canadian heavy rockers Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO). #bto #bachmanturneroverdrive
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@mikeprofo23284 жыл бұрын
I knew Not Fragile would be No 1, I've had it on vinyl almost since it came out. As Homer Simpson said " Everybody knows music peaked in 1974"
@alanstrom2221 Жыл бұрын
Homer is smarter than he looks or sounds.
@jtoms34 жыл бұрын
Great list, Pete. Randy Bachman is easily on the top ten list of underrated rock guitarists of all time.
@impalaman97074 жыл бұрын
I'm probably one of the few people I know who would say that BTO is in my top 5 of favorite rock bands, but here's why. They rock just as hard as anyone, but their lyrics are CLEAN, a novel idea for the 70s! They don't waste time singing about Satan, drugs, and alcohol--you have AC/DC and other heavy metal bands for that. They also didn't get bogged down in politics and mystical adventures. They were all about working hard and having good clean fun, simple d,own-to-earth living like I live every day. They were certainly not the "prettiest" band in rock. Groupies probably avoided them like a plague, but that kept them safe from all the STDs that all those pretty bands in the 70s and 80s went through
@uhfch23584 жыл бұрын
Not Fragile - one of those albums where EVERY song is great. I remember when it came out, every record store’s front shelf was lined, top to bottom, with this album.
@jamesmack33144 жыл бұрын
Great songs rock is my life,blue moanin,given it all away,sledgehammer....
@drums3334 жыл бұрын
Not Fragile kicks serious ass. My longtime favorite.
@petersharp76444 жыл бұрын
drums333 And 'Sledgehammer' will always remain one of the all time heavy classics.
@KAndrew6364 жыл бұрын
Deep tracks on Not Fragile are some of the best songs they wrote! Rudy Bachman- most underated guitarist and songwriters!
@pjones84044 жыл бұрын
1 - Not Fragile 2 - Four Wheel Drive 3 - BTO II 4 - BTO (debut) 5 - Head On 6 - BTO (reunion) 7 - Bachman & Turner 8 - Freeways 9 - Rock n Roll Nights 10 - Street Action "Not Fragile" is one of the greatest hard rock albums ever recorded. There isn't one second of filler or weak material. The sound is monstrous and is still one of the heaviest sounding albums ever.
@georgeacklin7849 Жыл бұрын
Hello, B.T.O. is one of the most "Underrated Bands" in the history of music. Loved this video. Been a fan since the beginning. They sold out Three Rivers Stadium here in the Pittsburgh, Pa area back in the 70s. They were the "Headline" band. This is pure natural Rock n Roll music with purpose n drive. Writing, Singing and Performing "LIVE" is this reason people came to the show. The talent in this band is "Off the Charts" They can hang with all the big names in the Rock and Roll World. Keep up the great work. BTO lives forever !!!
@caryheuchert4 жыл бұрын
As I’m Canadian, I grew up with these albums, but haven’t heard them since the 70’s. I clearly remember when the first BTO came out, “Give Me Your Money Please” and “Hold Back the Water” got quite a bit of airplay here, and then “Blue Collar” was their breakthrough single. Actually, I was always a big fan of Brave Belt, Randy’s post-Guess Who/pre-BTO band. I believe they did two albums.
@MrWorfy994 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated band. So eclectic but some brilliant music to drive to.
@kdbadk4 жыл бұрын
Those first 5 albums came out in 32 months. Leave out the 10 big hits, and you could still make a killer 20-25 song playlist. The consistent quality of the songs is striking.
@user-hf8hm4bv3y4 жыл бұрын
One of my top ten bands ever! Thank you, Pete!
@ivozanette70104 жыл бұрын
You nailed it Pete .I also forgot how good BTO (1986) was until I got my turntable set up again, since I only have this album on record.
@rockingman25434 жыл бұрын
1Not Fragile 2Head On 3Four Wheel drive 4BTO(1st) 5BTO II 6Freeways 7Trial By fire 8BTO(1984) 9Street Action 10Rock'n'roll nights I consider Bachman &Turner to be another band,the album is excellent,at the same time "Trial by fire "besides the renditions contains 4 new songs plus an awesome,gorgeous cover of 'House of the Rising Sun'
@troy783 жыл бұрын
BTO has become one of my go to hard rock bands in the last couple of years. I enjoy the BTO II, Not Fragile and FourWheelDrive albums. Also as an honorable mention I really like their BTO Japan Tour Live album. 🍻 Rock on Mr Pardo
@davidmacgregor51933 жыл бұрын
"Madison Avenue" from the Street Action album is a great track, I love the heavy guitar riff and haunting saxophone solo.
@davidgaines98924 жыл бұрын
Great list! The BTO catalogue is so good (I dig the Ironhorse debut from ‘79 a lot too). I agree about there being little separation between the first four records. As killer as “II” or “Four Wheel Drive” are, the debut comes in at #2 on my ranking. While the 2nd and 4th albums had individual tracks I prefer, the first album is just stacked with strong cuts from start to end. “Get Yourself In Trouble”, which flat out crushes, is probably my favorite tune by the band. The gem from the “Freeways” album is “Down Down”, a cool cut (and arguably the most classic era BTO sounding song on the album) that received heavy rotation here, and remains a “KSHE Klassic” on the iconic St. Louis rock station.
@marct78133 жыл бұрын
First band I got into in 1974 as a teenager which put me on the path of hard rock. I have an original copy of Not Fragile on vinyl I still play today. They only toured the UK one date in 1974 for that album at Hammersmith Odeon in London with Thin Lizzy in support. I kept the page advert from Sounds newspaper, I still have it somewhere. They played The Garage in London to promote the Bachman & Turner album. I got to see them, that is the only other time they played the UK. Lifetimes ambition fulfilled. They were so much part of my youth and gave so much pleasure listening to their music, then and now. Thank you Randy Bachman!
@cjanderson66694 жыл бұрын
One good anecdote. I saw the BTO line up during what turned out to be their last tour in 2004. During my chat with C.F. (Fred) Turner backstage at the Turning Stone Casino arena in upstate New York, he revealed that he was pleased with a new song he had written and hoped one day it would be released. That song was Rollin' Along which ended up six years later on the Bachman & Turner album. How cool is that?
@ronfowlermusic2 жыл бұрын
Fred is a cool guy. No rock star ego.
@cobykop248213 күн бұрын
Rollin' Along is a great song. Like the follow-up of Roll on Down the Highway
@scotterrebo71184 жыл бұрын
My top 10. B.T.O. was a very classy hard rock with some jazzy influenced albums. 10. Freeways 9. B.T.O. (1984) 8. Head On 7. Four Wheel Drive 6. Rock N' Roll Nights 5. Bachman Turner My review on Amazon 4. II 3. I 2. Not Fragile 1. Street Action First album I ever bought by them in 1978, holds a special place in my heart.
@diannecarpenter77184 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, BTO! Thank you for your ranking BTO!🎤🎸🎵🥁
@deusdomal42593 жыл бұрын
BTO is perfect, I Love this band, make a video about 'Ironhorse', Randy Bachman's band, only 2 Albums
@Luileadolfo Жыл бұрын
Hard to decide when BTO did release great albums. But here Is my list: 1.Head On. 2. Freeways.3. BTO II..4.Four Wheel Drive. 5.Not Fragile. 6.Street Action. 7.Rock & Roll Nights. 8. BTO I 9. BTO (1984)..
@richarddrolet77464 жыл бұрын
Fragile album just knocks the ball outta the park........so many songs ignored by fm stations.its our little canadian jewel.thanks pete....well done.
@buddhabillybob4 жыл бұрын
BTO is underrated! Thanks for the vid!
@realityrealestate57554 ай бұрын
I think they're all spectacular ! I'm a big fan !
@MrJermyWurmy4 жыл бұрын
BTO, my first real concert. Always had respect for them. Thumbs up.
@GrizzlyHands4 жыл бұрын
Really like "Not Fragile" and their debut album. Can't decide which I like more. Both are cool.
@andrewchilton71866 ай бұрын
Congrats, man. I find your channel very fun and love the reviews even for the albums I haven’t heard or yet checked out. And I love the refurbished GB, one of my best buds does that too; brilliant!
@captainbeyond74694 жыл бұрын
Not Fragile straight at you, a stunning album great from start to finish. Randy Bachman so underrated. 👍
@peterstroud1528 Жыл бұрын
Thanks,nice hearing all that as realized how I loved loved this band BTO through the years-they were really great music.
@cjanderson66694 жыл бұрын
One album worth considering if the boundaries are to be relaxed is the 1981 album by Union which was the post Ironhorse, pre Bachman Turner Overdrive reunion project from Randy Bachman & C F Turner. Great tracks include On Strike (the title track) and Mainstreet USA. In addition, Trial By Fire from 1996 has the classic BTO line up except for Randy Murray standing in for Randy Bachman following the former's exiting the band for the second time. Two original songs, three new covers plus re-recordings of classic BTO songs. Worth exploring!
@jamesscraper37794 жыл бұрын
I attended their very first tour date in November 1973 at The Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary Alberta and still have my ticket stub. The ticket price was $4.75. Of course they played all songs from their debut and a few Brave Belt tunes. Still is my favorite BTO album with "Blue Collar " my sentimental favorite. They were awesome with Tom Northcott as the opening act.
@tylerpatterson4787 Жыл бұрын
$4.75 wow great times
@Danimal774 жыл бұрын
Canada (my home country) has pumped out a ton of great hard rock bands over the years, such as: Rush, BTO, The Guess Who, Triumph, April Wine, Steppenwolf, Loverboy, Helix, Max Webster, Trooper, The Tea Party (criminally underrated band), Our Lady Peace, Sloan, Danko Jones, Kick Axe, Mahogany Rush, Honeymoon Suite, Pat Travers, Nickelback.
@reinaldofavoreto71604 жыл бұрын
Guess Who and Steppenwolf are underrated, GREAT bands. Rush is God
@charlesdoyle7600 Жыл бұрын
Best Road Trip music band of all time!
@btofan4 жыл бұрын
When I listen to Bachman-Turner Overdrive so do my neighbors.
@bluesborn4 жыл бұрын
heh heh
@jennycooper53644 жыл бұрын
lets hope there not fragile
@GlowingBentley3 жыл бұрын
As well they should!
@vonzipper78544 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete killer video on a unsung HEAVY band and excellent ranking of BTO's records. I agree Not Fragile is thier best and a good intro to anyone unfamiliar with them, a young guy I worked with about 30 years ago saw the Van Halen show and asked me if BTO were any good and I said they were a crankin heavy rock band the were really big in the early to later 70's and that he might recognize some of thier tunes. When I saw him later he thought BTO almost stole the show he recognized and liked most of thier songs and was pleasantly surprised on how tight and Rocking they were. Great band. And Pete I'm glad to see your channel taking off you deserve it.
@drewfireset24 жыл бұрын
Great list! BTO rocks like hell! Randy and Fred iconic! Not Fragile a perfect Album almost like In Rock from Deep Purple! Just awesome! Bachman Turner Rocks too! Thx Pete for your effort! 🎸🎸🎸🎸
@stephennorris25244 жыл бұрын
Another Canadian Band I'd suggest a ranking of would be SAGA.
@seaoftranquilityprog4 жыл бұрын
Yeesh...so many albums. I got 'em all. that would be challenging.
@stephennorris25244 жыл бұрын
My first album by them was heads or tails, really like House of Cards.
@GMHG7774 жыл бұрын
You got this Pete!!!! You are right though a ton of albums, some fantastic, some not so much (I’ve got them all as well, but must admit there is some pretty average - even forgettable - material in their later catalog). One thing that generally is consistent in their output though is Ian’s great guitar playing !!!
@nicholasnorris43934 жыл бұрын
And The tragically hip.
@shizuokaBLUES4 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Norris Id be stunned if that happened. They got nearly zero radio play outside if Canada. Then again Pete is in NY.
@dancranford53914 жыл бұрын
Gotta go with BTO II for the fact it has Give It Time, my favorite BTO track. Just a kick ass song! Crank it and I dare you not to get pumped up!
@adamholtz7334 жыл бұрын
Best hard rockin' band from Canada !!!! Made the 70s so much better !!!
@kevinhasslen42454 жыл бұрын
My favorite band when I was a young kid. First album I bought was Four Wheel Drive, then Not Fragile and then first concert I saw in Feb. 1976 when I was 11 years old. An up and coming band by the name of Kansas opened up. A lot of firsts for me with BTO. Thanks so much for covering. And my top albums match yours pretty much HEAD ON!
@lobbymccawker2083 Жыл бұрын
Four Wheel Drive is their best. Saw Bachman-Turner live in London. Great show.
@markwatt369 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done. For me, I would switch Head On and Four Wheel Drive. Head On was better than 5th.
@JWCFB2 жыл бұрын
There is a 2 part video on KZbin of BTO playing reunited for the first time in 12 years in 1988 at a men's prison in Saskatchewan and it is magical.
@dogcowrph4 жыл бұрын
I saw BTO at a huge football stadium in 1975. The bill included Johnny Winter, Kansas, Styx and half a dozen others. In 1986 I saw them open for Van Halen.
@kever87894 жыл бұрын
Not a studio one but love their Japan Tour Live! record. Bought it for my Dad when I was a kid. Good job as always Pete.
@larrynolletti45943 жыл бұрын
Great video......I agree with you on that reunion album in 1984......City's Still Growin' kicks royal ass.....!!!
@doctorx34 жыл бұрын
I know this sounds crazy, but while I don't at all care for BTO, I love Randy Bachman's playing with both The Guess Who and Brave Belt.
@MrManfly4 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite all time bands!! 👍😃
@grantbear19704 жыл бұрын
Of all their songs Toledo repeats in my head the most, oh well
@Nick-qf7vt4 жыл бұрын
Saw Randy Bachman on his recent Vinyl Tap tour. He's got a very popular radio show up here in Canada where he talks about songs and the stories behind them. In concert he played ALL the hits while explaining the story behind them. It was excellent! People think American Woman is about the statue of liberty or some Anti-American anthem. On the contrary, its about Randy's future wife lol! Straight from the horses mouth.
@sameoldeh4 жыл бұрын
@Nick Jones I listen to Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap often. I admire his passion for music,very impressive performer.
@l.t.w89854 жыл бұрын
Cool that you mentioned the BTO tour with Van Halen because I was there. I saw them with Van Halen in 86. I don't remember much of it it was too long ago but I know that they opened up for them.
@roxannewalsh4 жыл бұрын
They were on the edge of being too lightweight and hit makers but Randy's rough edges always made the difference. They filled the gap that CCR left when they broke, also the singing is a bit similar. 1. Head On (It has all the classic BTO plus some little adding variations that make it more interesting) 2. Not Fragile (The classic album that defined this band. A bit much of "all the same", that is why I rank Head On above it, it is more open with new ideas.) 3. BTO II 4. BTO 1984 5. Four Wheel Drive 6. BTO 1973 7. Freeways 8. Street Actions 9. Rock' n' Roll Nights I agree with the Bachman & Turner but I did not include it because I thought it was not allowed (I do my lists always before I listen to yours).
@mikeschrammel17904 жыл бұрын
Great list Pete . I got into Bachman Turner Overdrive as a teen-ager and Lways felt they were somewhat underestimated. My favorites are. 1 -Not Fragile 2 - B T O 2
@Ripzalot4 жыл бұрын
Not Fragile was the first album I ever bought. 👍 Check out Acid King's cover of the title track!
@lening94 жыл бұрын
1) Not Fragile 2) Bachman-Turner Overdrive II 3) Four Wheel Drive 4) Head On 5) Bachman-Turner Overdrive (1973) 6) Bachman & Turner (Bachman & Turner album) 7) Bachman-Turner Overdrive (1984) 8) Street Action 9) Freeways 10) Rock ‘n’ Roll Nights
@davidgardner7505 Жыл бұрын
I always loved Head On. Every song is good on that album. You mentioned that the cover was kinda lame, but back in the day (I had this on vinyl when it first came out) the cover had perforated edges and you could unfold it into a large poster that had all four of of their faces. I always thought that was cool. I would put Head On at least number two or three. Not Fragile I agree is number one.
@shizuokaBLUES4 жыл бұрын
Wow first Rush, now BTO, and you made sure to mention they are Canadian! Who’s next, Neil Young? And the mention of April Wine! This Canadian is impressed
@seaoftranquilityprog4 жыл бұрын
Check the Top 10 Songs playlist...plenty of Canadian bands represented there.
@shizuokaBLUES4 жыл бұрын
Sea of Tranquility you’re an honourary Canadian now. Thanks for the response
@starmanm314 жыл бұрын
I loved that album Not Fragile when I was a kid I couldn't get enough with the headphones !
@robkarhukangas34024 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete, I was wondering what you think of their Live In Japan CD. I loved it as a kid and still love it today.
@greglapointe13114 жыл бұрын
A good list! Not Fragile was my favorite album back in late '74, early'75, my senior year in HS. A great rockin' band!
@jerryattwooll48644 жыл бұрын
Love the t shirt. BTO somewhat underrated. 1 Four Wheel Drive 2 Not Fragile 3 BTO 2 4 Head On 5 Street Action 6 BTO 7 Rock n Roll Nights 8 Freeways.
@matthewclark96524 жыл бұрын
The song "Take It Like A Man" (from 1976 "Head On") has Little Richard on piano!! The song "Lookin' Out For # 1" reminds me of Randy Bachman tribute to the late Chet Atkins!!
@matthewclark96524 жыл бұрын
The song "Jamaica" (from 1979 "Rock N' Roll Nights") was remade when Rick Springfield did "Kristina" (from 1982 "Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet")!!!
@jamiecottle58504 жыл бұрын
Very nice overview, Pete. I almost forgot about the Bachman & Turner album. Will have to seek that one out.
@MrManfly4 жыл бұрын
It’s good !
@progmonster43 жыл бұрын
my first favorite group alot of really good songs
@rangerrick2224 жыл бұрын
GREAT Choice!!! BTO is great strong ROCK n' Roll! Thanks Pete!!
@eldonb4024 жыл бұрын
Street Action is an extremely underrated album, but in saying that Head On is my all time favourite.
@geruto177604 жыл бұрын
I always saw them as a singles band. And man, their hits are epic! It never occurred to me to go and buy an album. Maybe the time's come, at last. Very special band, that's for sure. Thanks!
@Danimal774 жыл бұрын
Btw Pete, the band "Brave Belt" is essentially BTO's first 2 albums if you look at the actual lineup. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_Belt
@davidmacgregor51934 жыл бұрын
The first BTO album was originally going to be called "Brave Belt III", Mercury records advised the band to change their name, They chose Bachman-Turner and got the Overdrive from the title of a Canadian truckers magazine. "Brave Belt I" featured Randy Bachman, Robin Bachman and Chad Allen, so it can't be classed as a BTO album, but "Brave Belt II" featured Randy Bachman, Robin Bachman, Tim Bachman and Fred Turner, the original lineup of BTO.
@tje19663 жыл бұрын
I agree. Especially Brave Belt II should have at least got an honorable mention on this list.
@RobertsOnMyTurntable4 жыл бұрын
A fine Canadian band. , one of my favourite bands . Randy was awesome In The Guess Who as well. Love #2 and Not Fragile, and I guess their 1st lol
@truckerkevthepaidtourist4 жыл бұрын
🌃☕ I like to remind everybody at 4 in the morning my world is very still Blue collar man those Jazz runs Randy laid down are just beyond awesome
@NorsePJ2 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete, the Head On LP's cover was originally a poster so that's why you have the faces on there. And once you removed the poster it had a really nice BTO symbol cover.
@mrcrankypants84874 жыл бұрын
Love Not Fragile! When that raunchy guitar comes in after the bass intro ... They don't just play a riff, they pummel it into the ground!
@keithgray42144 жыл бұрын
This series is great. Love bto
@TTTT-oc4eb2 жыл бұрын
"Not Fragile" and "Four Wheel Drive" are two of my favorite hard rock albums of all time. FWD is my favorite of these two, though. It's a pity they didn't continue the "hard n' heavy" style.
@gregorquayle45684 жыл бұрын
Thank-you for doing another great Canadian band !!!
@thomashumphrey73954 жыл бұрын
Once again, Pete, your list is on the money. It's amazing how often your no.1 or 2 is my no.1 or 2. We must be cut from the same cloth.
@ukrocksounds34194 жыл бұрын
I love to hear a ranking of pat benatar. Top channel Pete.
@NaughtyVampireGod4 жыл бұрын
i'm in for that
@danithompson16934 жыл бұрын
I second Pat Benatar!
@seaoftranquilityprog4 жыл бұрын
Sorry guys, I don't have any of her albums. I did do a Top 10 Songs show though last year for Pat.
@NaughtyVampireGod4 жыл бұрын
@@seaoftranquilityprog ok Pete - will take a look at that - hope ya got "Le Bel Age" there, bro :-)
@davidmacgregor51934 жыл бұрын
No mention of their 1996 album "Trial by Fire", the album had reworks of their popular songs with five brand new BTO recordings at the time, they were the title track "Trial by Fire" , "Testify", "Nothin' Comes East", "A Sense of Danger" and a BTO cover of The Animals sixties hit "House of the Rising Sun". I personally think it's a creditable album and the only BTO album to feature guitarist Randy Murray. I'd slot it between their 1984 self titled album and "Freeways". Also no mention of "Madison Avenue" on the "Street Action" album. it's my favourite BTO song.
@cjanderson66694 жыл бұрын
We agree with you David. A good and we suspect a very rare album that would be difficult to purchase. Two original tunes Trial By Fire & Nothin' Cones Easy plus three covers alongside a clutch of BTO re-recordings. Great artwork on the cover too. BTO also shows up on a 1988 soundtrack album which has the boys record a cover of Wooly Bully.
@davidmacgregor51934 жыл бұрын
@@cjanderson6669 Thank you for your reply, it's much appreciated. I managed to purchase the "Trial by Fire" cd here in the UK for £5.00 about ten years ago. It's a very underrated album in my humble opinion.
@cobykop248213 күн бұрын
1. Freeways 2. Not Fragile 3. Four Wheel Drive 4. BTO 1 5. BTO 2 6. Head On 7. Bachman & Turner 8. Rock n Roll Nights 9. Street Action 10. BTO (reunion) - I don't know this one
@ledzep95014 жыл бұрын
Frank Marino/Mahogany Rush, King's X, Y&T and The Tea Party ranking if possible...Hope all are on the list. These four names, are some of the most underrated bands and artists of all time. At least for me.
@rogerorlando23494 жыл бұрын
Pete has said he likes some of kings x early stuff but doesn't care for much else. For me they are best band by far that has come from 1989 on when their first album came out.
@CanadianCharlie644 жыл бұрын
Looking at my cd collection list, I'm ashamed to say I don't have any BTO, very sad for a Canadian guy
@peterm.fitzpatrick77354 жыл бұрын
BTO -2 has to be my personal favorite. Thanks for the heads-up about the Bachman-Turner Album. I will have to check that out!
@randyhimburg7915 Жыл бұрын
Stonegates is my favorite song from BTO 2. Rock is my life, this is my song is a great song from Not Fragile.
@register14304 жыл бұрын
BTO - still rakin in the dough for the CANCON on the classic rock radio format in canada
@LickinLonnie4 жыл бұрын
I agree mostly with your rankings, although personally I put "BTO@ at No. 1 , followed closely by "Not Fragile and then Four Wheel Drive. I have not heard the Bachman-Turner cd, but I will have to try to find a copy and check it out. One note about Rock And Roll Nights-my favorite tune on this album, which I bought out of a cut out bin (remember those??)was the final trasck on the album-"Amelia Erheart"....a VERY different kind of track for this band, yet to me it worked, especially the suprisingly mellow extended ending...it just hit me right, what can I say? Keep up the fine work Pete!!
@cstomp14 жыл бұрын
Love this series. It's making me check out tunes I've never heard before. Great stuff. Have you ranked the KISS studio albums?
@davidmaholchic61464 жыл бұрын
Not fragile my favorite too God bless one of my favorite albums of all time.
@gabriellarrubia10064 жыл бұрын
Great band... Yeah, there's a kind of simplicity to them, but I like the riffy quality, and also Turner's vocals were amazing... 9. Street Action (Can't remember anything I liked off this album) 8. Rock n' Roll Nights (Haven't heard this in a long time, but I remember there were some good songs) 7. 1984 release (Ok album, I really dig Toledo and a couple of others) 6. BTO I (Not one of the best from the original lineup, but there's good stuff like Hold Back the Water, Stayed Awake All Night and Thank You For the Feeling) 5. Head On (Probably BTO's first atypical album, but I think Blair does a fine job and the variations are refreshing... Find Out About Love is a favorite) 4. Four Wheel Drive (Standard classic BTO, nothing groundbreaking but pretty solid) 3. Freeways (Underrated album in my opinion, I like it front to back) 2. BTO II (One of the strongest albums to showcase the riffy quality and terrific vocals I mentioned earlier... Blown and Let it Ride are 2/5 of my all-time favorite BTO songs) 1. Not Fragile (So many favorites stacked in one disc, I think five out of my twenty favorite BTO tracks are on here)
@timmothymonaghan52362 жыл бұрын
Not Fragile 1 mine as well but all first 4 records epic seen them in concert 3 times got Tim Bachmans autograph great guy love this Band in concert thy are tight and sound as good if not better than the studio records
@lemonpillow3 жыл бұрын
Krokus covered "Stayed Awake.." on their Headhunter album
@MrLikestofish4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete..Liked your BTO list...But I might have ranked the 1984 album a little higher. I have a soft spot for this one. It came out when I worked at a Philly market radio station..I was PD and MD and really pushed that album..."For The Weekend" and "Service With A Smile" became local hits... BUT I have to admit my very favorite was "Head ON"..BTW I had the pleasure of meeting Randy Bachman 3 times..Once in 1998, then with Fred Turner in Atlantic City NJ in 2013 and just last year in Annapolis MD where my wife and I were invited on his tour bus where we also met other members of the band including Tal Bachman
@davidwormell66094 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete. I'm surprised that you rated Street action above Freeways. Can't split your top four as they are my top four.
@crtaylor334 жыл бұрын
Really good list. I’d rate Head On a bit higher but very well thought out!
@aquateen777234 жыл бұрын
Love your channel Pete! Keep up the good work 👍
@alpierce1674 жыл бұрын
I don't see that you have done one of these for The Guess Who. Could you do one please?
@NotesFromTheUnderground24 жыл бұрын
Same order as you but I gave up after Head On, Turner's vocals are one of the best, I heard a few tracks off that one they couldn't use the whole name and it wasn't bad from what I heard.
@aronjanzen2 жыл бұрын
For Head-on, the cover on the CD would’ve been a secondary cover for the vinyl that turned into a poster. Cut along the bottom edge and you’ve got all four members. The album cover itself was just the band’s logo and car crash wreck on the back.