TOPPOP: Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Lookin' Out For #1

Artist: Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Title: Lookin' Out For #1
Broadcast date: 24-7-1976
TV program: TopPop
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[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

When this song came out in 1975, I was 9 years old. It made me like jazz❤ Anytime I wanna chill out and release some stress.. I listen to this song, never fails.

[@wallynowacki6704]

HI, I love what you said. You wanna be friends? It is a great song, lost in so much of today's crap. HMU.

[@robbusser2769]

I was 9 too. And remember it very well. Basically this song still gives me goosebumps 😊

[@GöranKling-v6f]

I love this tune since the first time I heard it. The lyrics is very humble.

[@GöranKling-v6f]

Just relax and take it easy.

[@PragmaticPress]

This is one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

[@semmcstevenson]

Randy SHOULD be in the rock and roll hall of fame TWICE. A true crime . Music legend

[@harper_anne2089]

We need to make it happen!!!

[@glorymanheretosleep]

This is the only good song he has.

[@gdbirtch]

The massive influence of Lenny Breu in this one!! Bruce was the master!!

[@klikliks_service]

This song is so smooth. The singing, drumming, guitar playing are all perfect.

[@brettatton]

It is very 'lip synced'...very good but not live.

[@gdmofo]

Absolutely Randy at his best BTO Randy the whole group of guys should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Beyond ridiculous

[@davidlaforce1855]

Yes indeed i agree, been jammin on this tune for several decades now

[@codysaunders7348]

​@@brettattonpffft, the song had to be performed by them, so it's not lip synched. I heard them sing it live and it was glorious

[@gdbirtch]

That’s the influence of Lenny Breau..the best Canadian Jazz player of his time! He taught Randy all those cool chords and progressions. This tune never woulda happened without Lenny..

[@mikekeeler6362]

Beautiful jazz song

[@curtislong6806]

BTO and The Guess Who. Two of the best bands in history.

[@keithbyrd-MysticRuby0117]

Love this Song...True Lyrics....I was a Senior in High School when this song aired....Wish I could return to that time of my life, instead of just reminiscing about it.....❤❤❤

[@ButchJay]

LOOKING back to Guess Who??? Me thinks .... YES.

[@andreysavelev9004]

Top song!

[@jimmygarcia3068]

Man!!!!!! Does this song take me back driving my 1974 Grand Torino to school....wow!

[@dbpiercy1]

Great song

[@kevinkinnu341]

This and Midnight at the Oasis are my favorite jazz pop songs

[@Mitch-z1t]

70’s legends

[@magneto7930]

My favorite BTO song!

[@brainscott8198]

Randy sure loved those jazzy licks...my ears are glad he loved them too.

[@puffnstuff1961]

He's quite the showman as well. I love seeing him play his guitar with a drumstick and it's something I'm sure he enjoys doing.

[@marcpost4034]

He took lessons from Lenny Breau.

[@dannym5345]

Beautiful guitar playing with incredible backing from the rest of the band

[@eb7465]

So very nice...and from 4:01 it's a dream. Robbie & Tim Bachman R.I.P. (+2023).

[@mikekuhn214]

What a nice smooth song! My dad loved this song. RIP dad!

[@70stunes71]

BTO was definitely one of my favorite bands in the 70s. Randy was quite a master at playing jazz blues rock whatever you wanted. I still listen to them all the time

[@Argonaut9]

Such abeautiful combination of musical style. Jazz, Rock, 'n Country with a mesmerizing solo at the end. Real music played by real musicians!

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

Sam West Neill Young said Randy was his favorite guitar player

[@vracan]

@@MARKIEBANUNCE neil and randy were freinds even before either one were famous

[@yo1347]

Faltó decir BOSSA NOVA. Saludos .

[@yo1347]

And bossa nova , too.

[@dickhowser4659]

@@MARKIEBANUNCE Neil never played guitar at the level that Randy did.....he may have dreamed about it, but Neil's idea of a tough guitar solo was holding one note way up the neck and just bending that one note.....lol. He got away with murder as a musician.....his fans were mesmerized by him, but he was doing anything of consequence ever on the guitar. Sound effects, a little distortion, feedback, and there you have a Neil Young guitar song.....once or twice he used open tuning but that was about it.

[@davidharris2519]

RIP TO THE DRUMMER

[@gdmofo]

I love Randy Bachman BTO my opinion this is Randy at some of his best way overdue for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame come on man

[@joeguajardo5092]

One of my favorite BTO's songs

[@chesterm883]

Canada rocked when BTO came out! Thank you Canada for these great 70s rockers! Brings me back my 70s high school party music days! 🥳

[@jean-jacquesrobichaud431]

Very nice song this ! One of my favorites !

[@avmgeorge]

My favorite song of 1976. Working my way through ODU by parking cars at the Omni International. When this song, "The Fez" or "Kid Charlemagne" by Steely Dan would come on the radio, I knew I was going to be alright.

[@kevinmccance2777]

Haha!overdose university!!

[@georgepitts]

The hills are alive with the sound of music

[@gregmonteiro1737]

Wow, I cant believe after all these years that i could actually see this song performed live on video. It's like a dream come true. I was a big BTO fan in my younger days and I always liked this song but I never truly listened to the meaning of the lyrics and had to find out the hard way what Randy was saying in the song.

[@Bobjb999]

They're not performing it live. Randy's lip-synching to the studio recording. They're pretending to play the music we're hearing. It's a promotional video for the single, not a video-taped live recording of the song.

[@MrPendell]

@@Bobjb999 you’re right that this not actually a live performance, but Randy’s faithful mime of the volume modulated guitar part is a fantastic aid to trying to learn the licks. Some of what brother Tim can be seen playing later in the video looks pretty credible, and I’m sure he probably played something like that in live performances of the song, but I’m also pretty sure it was Randy playing all those Lenny Breau inspired chords on the other guitar track on the original recording. I was only lucky enough to see Randy and Fred live once, in a a later incarnation of the band which was playing summer fair venues in the early 00s, if memory serves- Fred kicked ass and took names vocally, while playing a mean bass, and Randy has always been a genius musician with amazing guitar chops and an encyclopedic musical knowledge. I think his voice was stronger in his youth than when I saw them, but it was always such that the vocal track on the original recording probably took a couple of takes and some tweaking. I also agree with Greg M that the lyrical message is great, but if you assume that “looking out for number one” just means selfishly keeping your own best interests in mind, you’re missing the point- these lyrics, like Randy’s life, are about dedication, work ethic, and integrity.

[@QuarrellaDeVil]

A decade later ... This song was a highlight of the show when The [real] Guess Who reunited some years ago, and there's at least one very nice performance of it to be found here on YT. It's the "Road Food" lineup with Randy in place of Kurt -- how odd to say that -- and Donnie gets to show that he wasn't just some hired hand.

[@jemogan]

Brother Tim? Not on your life. Tim Bachman had been out of the band for some time when this song was first recorded. Who you're seeing and hearing is Blair Thornton, who is the FAR better guitar player and was instrumental in their success. Randy has talked about how much he thinks of Blair's playing many times. @@MrPendell

[@MrPendell]

@@jemogan thanks for the enlightenment - only lineup I ever saw live was a much later incarnation where only Randy & Fred were left from back in the day, and I guess my memory of old album jacket pics failed me.

[@bgrigg07]

Randy is a master at writing working man blues rock songs with jazz chords. Damn I miss the 70s.

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

Actually... RANDY is a MASTER of writing Everything that seems to be Relevant and WORTHY! He's a PURE GENIUS with Incredible Guitar Styling Chops! He's Too Underrated and Deserving of Greater Acknowledgement... THIS can't be Refuted ... Just LOOK at his Song Catalog!!! Thank You Randy and thanks for sharing your Fandome, too! ❤

[@enriqueastupina7440]

A masterpiece.¡BTO forever!

[@RapIsDeadly]

OMG...haven't heard this in over 40 years

[@jimmyjames7683]

The solo and outro of the song is beautiful, Real talent.

[@kraig7777]

I love it when you can watch both guitar players working together. That was such a great band.

[@RBerube76]

RIP Timmy ❤

[@Krusty-kl5ej]

Just love the sound of that Gretsch!!! So glad it was found!!

[@NormAppleton]

YES, he got it back!

[@brainscott8198]

How'd he lose it?

[@markusm.lambers8893]

@@brainscott8198 It was stolen, long long ago, out of a hotel-room and last year, it was discovered in Japan. A guy bought this Gretsch 'used' in a second-hand shop. Mr. Bachman sugested a 'swap' of the stolen one, with an nearly identical Gretsch! (Manufactured in the same year!) Both agree, and Randy received his old guitare last year, in an offical tv-show in Japan. Search for this video! A few 'video-reporters', had made a short story about it. An info from a very old BTO- fan, since 1974, ... Markus L. - db9pz (my HAM-radio call)

[@fabrikk60]

R.I.P. Robbie Bachman

[@tenniswilliam]

You are confusing Randy Bachman with Robbie Robertson - both are Canadian but only Robertson has passed away

[@fabrikk60]

@@tenniswilliam You are confusing Randy Bachman with his brother Robbie Bachman, who has definitely died. At one time there were *three* Bachman brothers in BTO.

[@tenniswilliam]

@@fabrikk60 you are correct - sorry

[@RenDef33]

slick slick slick

[@jordandickerson4069]

Great jam.

[@SELAHPAUSE]

RIP sir you were one of the best🙏🏾👆🏾🙌🏾

[@carlosaraujo9037]

The very essence of 70's...no more musicians and performers like this gentlemen...

[@rufustambley4995]

Así es ,un fenómeno irrepetible pero que jamás desaparecerá de la memoria de aquellos que aprecian la buena música.

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@trikkerman1]

This was my jam song when shooting pool in the pool league. Kicked plenty of ass while jamming to it.

[@In3rdMillennium]

❤ Love it, Bachman plays three different tones. 🎶😎

[@lonidelahuerta3439]

Randy is a jazz man! BTO! Great song, & guitarist playing his Gretsch! He & Burton Cummings are still touring this year of 2022! KEEP ROCKIN'!🎸🎶🇨🇦❤️♾️

[@John923T]

This vid is rare, it is was 37 years ago it feels like yesterday, 2013 and it is still fresh & pure, rather jazzy, yet smooth. Always love it, playing this song only once is never enough... BTO memories of good tunes when music made you feel good. Peace 2 ya who remember those days.

[@davemcintire6832]

ejecucion perfecta..bellisimo tema

[@peterho8007]

What a beautiful song . Randy, you are no. 1 !!

[@ianwoff7000]

What a master class of guitaristry, and the stereo-tracked guitars make the outro such a treat to listen right in front of the stereo or through headphones!

[@popeye8515]

Bossa nova is the rythm...and BTO plays it incredible well!!!!!

[@mikeoscar1301]

Complete...Beautifully done.

[@paulkruger491]

Randy is a living legend. A God.

[@rufustambley4995]

Increíble Banda que supo proyectar el Rock a niveles insospechados; versatilidad, innovación, fusión, inspiración , etc , etc ; pocas bandas se les comparan a estos prodigiosos músicos ; yo soy músico y a mí no me convence cualquier música ; francamente BTO fue , es y será un fenómeno para siempre 💪💪💪🙂🤗

[@tod3msn]

Really nice drumming by Robbie Bachman here. Robbie really does not get a lot of credit for his drumming ability but this is a complex jazz piece for a rock drummer and is handled beautifully. BTO should do a farewell tour with the original members that made them famous--Blair, Randy, Robbie and Fred.

[@GlowingBentley]

The later Bachman-Turner stuff pretty much shows how much Rob really brought to their sound.

[@jordanpearce8079]

The original lineup had Tim Bachman and not Blair Thornton. Blair became part of the band on the 3rd album Not Fragile

[@realitisme9213]

Not that any of the men we see here are actually playing what we hear...

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

They wrote it, and played it on the album

[@realitisme9213]

@@GuitarguyRichard56 I know. So not 'here.'

[@HartleyBSinger]

RIP Robbie

[@husq48]

I remember about six years ago my brother was visiting from Florida, he was playing some tunes on my PC and this came on. Never heard it before and thought that it sounded pretty cool. When he told me that it was BTO I was floored, never would have guessed!

[@MsGr8teacher]

One of the best Canadian Rock groups of all time. They shared that title with the Guess Who, of course, another Canadian iconic group! Saw Burt Cummings and Randy Bachman together on stage about 15 years ago in Toronto and my voice ended up hoarse from singing every song they did! This smooth jazz number is a fantastic piece by Randy! Thanks for posting. Great vid!

[@randallkennedy2589]

Very underated guitarist

[@GradualErase]

Randall mesmerism. Randy Bachman is was always will Be one of if not my artists and Writers. And his brothers too And Mr Turner and Mr Thornton. BTO is Canada's greatest powerhouse band.

[@silva777]

This video is very well-produced. Look how natural it seems compared to many of today’s music videos, yet there’s no sacrifice in sound mix quality and camera movement.

[@rickyelvis3215]

mediocre at best.. took half the song to include the rest of the band mediocre!

[@markkanicki2645]

This and Blue Collar were their best work because both incorporated many jazz elements, but that that's you're into that kind of thing.

[@davidmacgregor5193]

Add 'Welcome Home' to that list.

[@ilovegoodsax]

Yes I am into that kind of thing❤️💯 but this is not jazz, it's bossa nova.

[@daveglick]

Agreed!!!!

[@PatrickPesegna-iv2yt]

Great work here. Smooth

[@eldonb402]

You'd be hard pressed to name another 70s hard rock act that had a hit single with a jazz song.

[@georgepitts]

Music has charms to sooth a savage beast

[@rickdietrich3059]

I have to say I’ve never seen this before after all the years thank you! Incredible

[@alec63]

One of my favourite 70's-hit A pitty half of the band came in late

[@georgepitts]

If music be the food of love, play on.

[@Edje001]

Heard this for the first time on radio in '76-'77 . Masterpiece!!!!!!

[@mikeyarborough2773]

Saw BTO in San Diego CA. Spring of 75. They blew the roof off. Phenomenal band !

[@barackillbombya3835]

Robbie Bachman RIP.

[@mauricerose3082]

...pure Canadiana...

[@lensosa9828]

Who's out there kicking it with this jam a blast from the past

[@manuelmontiel5418]

This song is magic , and occasionally, magically, my minds jukebox plays it for me.

[@John923T]

Great, Great, Great, Tune....Always loved it & always will, it delivers on every facet. To see them in this setting and when this was recorded it brings back memories of good times. Personally this tune helped me, working for a fortune 500 company in the late 70's when this tune came out it drove me to be better & out run the competition. The smooth flow of Randy's guitar & the combined finger on the frets are awesome. I remember riding my bike in central park with this tune on my walkman.

[@marcdepester236]

meesterwerk qua tekst en sound

[@RAJohns]

This and Blue Collar are my favorites of BTO. Then Undun of the Guess Who and Randy Bachman is great.

[@davidharris2519]

this song never ever gets old

[@maskof]

Randy's guitar lessons from the genius Lenny Breau really paid off!

[@sallisboa4569]

Dedicated To the Class of 1976..

[@JuanUvakind]

Calming( music) but yet they portray thru their perception of selfishness,and still talk about our plight to get your stake in life. Well done indeed.

[@richarddrolet7746]

Damn... .........love this.....proud to be CANADIAN.......yes sir .

[@codychickadee5095]

This makes me proud to be Canadian.

[@judypolatschekpalais6275]

I LOVE THIS PIECE! This is my favorite song of ALL TIME! I have been a fan of The Guess Who and BTO ever since their start! SOOO talented! I also love the group named Bread with David Gates. Wish all of these bands could get back together and go on tour in America!! I believe the Guess Who still tours regularly, Thank God! Now I just need to find them near my area in Tampabay, FL! I have played guitar, bass and rhythm 6-string, 12-string. for nearly 40 years and I still have not mastered "Lookin' Out for # 1" just yet! Hard song to play, but the greatest to hear!

[@subtilwoman307]

Groupe Mythique des Belles Années 70, ce titre est de mes préférés... Le Beau Robbie, Batteur, a au moins Six bras!!! Merci pour toutes ces Musiques de Légende... DS...

[@PedroPabloSecoFernandez-br1qc]

Temazo!!!..fabuloso!!!..excelente!!....gracias por el video

[@belindalubben303]

Geweldig nr!❤sterke tekst en heerlijke jazzy muziek.

[@lyricalxpresser6716]

Possibly the greatest smooth jazz song of all time meaningful lyrics and captivating music

[@drewnogy]

Great song from the summer after seventh grade... 1976.

[@belindaolivier5594]

I bought their LP IN 1976 IN THE THEN rHODESIA (zIMBABWE) NOW ...will never forget...

[@kandgsitz4092]

My favorite BTO song! Randy's Gretsch just sings on this! To be reunited again, SWEET!

[@GiNetBou]

Greatest canadian guitar player and song writer!

[@11Hasaan]

These guys but especially Randy makes me extremely proud to be from Winnipeg!

[@user-tv1le7sw2l]

This song is so melodic and heavy at the same time bravo BTO. 👏

[@ChristyCole-qf6ko]

Love that ...❤😂great song...

[@57levity]

My all-time favorite BTO song; thank you for posting this!

[@HackX1824]

That country gentleman has such a smooth sound to it.

[@pornis90]

I never thought I would find a vid of this song that I love so much. Thanx 4 sharing and greetings from Buin, Chile.

[@kisotkevkisovev5357]

Incredible guitar. Incredible solo.

[@lowellnickell5726]

I love this not only can they play hard rock but smooth jazz too and I 💘 both styles hard rock and smooth jazz

[@Gelre1542]

Een van de beste gitaarnummers dat ooit gemaakt is. Absoluut nummer één!

[@Zeruel15]

2021 anyone?