Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973 album)

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Bachman–Turner Overdrive is the self-titled debut album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. It was originally to be titled Brave Belt III, as Brave Belt was the name of the group before they became Bachman–Turner Overdrive.

Although this album did not produce a true hit single ("Blue Collar" only managed to reach #68 on the U.S. Billboard charts), it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of BTO's two subsequent albums (Bachman–Turner Overdrive II and Not Fragile).

In later years, this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1" to distinguish it from the band's follow-up second album.

Track listing

1. "Gimme Your Money Please" (C.F. Turner) – 4:41 (Lead Vocal: Turner)
2. "Hold Back the Water" (Randy Bachman, Rob Bachman, Kirk Kelly) – 5:06 (Lead Vocal: Turner)
3. "Blue Collar" (C.F. Turner) – 6:10 (Lead Vocal: Turner)
4. "Little Gandy Dancer" (Randy Bachman) – 4:22 (Lead Vocal: Turner)
5. "Stayed Awake All Night" (Randy Bachman) – 4:07 (Lead Vocal: Randy and Tim Bachman)
6. "Down and Out Man" (Tim Bachman, R.B. Charles) – 3:12 (Lead Vocal: Tim Bachman)
7. "Don't Get Yourself in Trouble" (Randy Bachman) – 4:54 (Lead Vocal: Turner)
8. "Thank You for the Feelin'" (C.F. Turner) – 4:07 (Lead Vocal: Turner)

Personnel

• Randy Bachman - lead guitar, backing and co-lead (5) vocals
• Tim Bachman - rhythm guitar, backing, lead (6) and co-lead (5) vocals
• C.F. Turner - bass, lead (1-4, 7, 8) and backing vocals
• Robbie Bachman - drums, percussion

with

• Barry Keane - congas
• Will MacCalder - piano
• Garry Peterson - percussion, drums, background vocals

Production

• Producers: Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Randy Bachman
• Engineers: Dave Slagter, Mark Smith
• Mastering: Tom "Curly" Ruff
• Technician: Allan Moy
• Design: Robbie Bachman
• Art direction: Jim Ladwig
• Photography: Ed Caraeff
• Booklet design: Joe Kotleba
• Cover sculpture: Parviz Sadighian
• Photography: Tom Zamiar

Songs Covered by Other Bands

A version of "Stayed Awake All Night" was released by the Swiss hard rock band Krokus on their 1983 album Headhunter.

Charts

Album

Year	Chart	Position
1974	Billboard Rock Albums	70
1974	RPM Canada	9

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Position	Chart	Position
1973	"Gimme Your Money/Little Gandy Dancer"			RPM Canada	45
1973	"Blue Collar"	Billboard Hot 100 Singles	68	RPM Canada	21