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Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Studio album by Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Released	May 17, 1973
Recorded	1972–1973
Studio	RCA Studios, Toronto
Genre	Hard rock, boogie rock
Length	34:57
Label	Mercury
Producer	Bachman–Turner Overdrive,; Randy Bachman
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Bachman–Turner Overdrive is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. It was originally to be titled Brave Belt III, following the Brave Belt II album, made by the previous line-up of the group, called Brave Belt.

The album did not produce a true hit single ("Blue Collar" reached #68 on the U.S. Billboard charts and #21 in Canada), but it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's next two albums (Bachman–Turner Overdrive II and Not Fragile). "Gimme Your Money Please" and "Little Gandy Dancer" were released on a double A-side single in Canada only. After the release of Bachman–Turner Overdrive II, this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[1]
Christgau's Record Guide	B+^[2]
The Rolling Stone Record Guide	^[3]

Record World described "Gimme Your Money Please" as "a hard hitting rocker."^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Lead Vocals	Length
1.	"Gimme Your Money Please"	C.F. Turner	Turner	4:41
2.	"Hold Back the Water"	Randy Bachman, Rob Bachman, Kirk Kelly	Turner	5:06
3.	"Blue Collar"	C.F. Turner	Turner	6:10
4.	"Little Gandy Dancer"	Randy Bachman	Turner	4:22
5.	"Stayed Awake All Night"	Randy Bachman	Randy and Tim Bachman	4:07
6.	"Down and Out Man"	Tim Bachman, Randy Bachman	Tim Bachman	3:12
7.	"Don't Get Yourself in Trouble"	Randy Bachman	Turner and Randy	4:54
8.	"Thank You for the Feelin'"	C.F. Turner	Turner	4:07

Personnel

Randy Bachman - lead guitar, backing and co-lead vocals (5, 7)
Tim Bachman - rhythm guitar, backing, lead (6) and co-lead vocals (5)
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 artists

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

Charts

Chart (1973)	Peak position
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)^[5]	9
US Billboard 200^[6]	70

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[7]	Platinum	100,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)^[8]	Gold	500,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Bachman–Turner Overdrive at AllMusic
^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: B". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
^ The Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1979. pp. 18–19.
^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. June 9, 1973. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4931". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
^ "Bachman–Turner Overdrive Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
^ "Canadian album certifications – Bachman–Turner Overdrive – Bachman–Turner Overdrive". Music Canada.
^ "American album certifications – Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Bachman-Turner Overdrive". Recording Industry Association of America.

[1] Bachman–Turner Overdrive at AllMusic

[2] Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: B". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 21, 2019.

[RS-3] The Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1979. pp. 18–19.

[rw-4] "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. June 9, 1973. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-23.

[group=-5] "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4931". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[ac_Billboard200_Bachman–Turner_Overdrive-6] "Bachman–Turner Overdrive Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.

[CanadaBachman–Turner_OverdriveBachman–Turner_OverdrivealbumCertRef-7] "Canadian album certifications – Bachman–Turner Overdrive – Bachman–Turner Overdrive". Music Canada.

[United_StatesBachman-Turner_OverdriveBachman-Turner_OverdrivealbumCertRef-8] "American album certifications – Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Bachman-Turner Overdrive". Recording Industry Association of America.

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+'''''Bachman–Turner Overdrive''''' is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Bachman–Turner Overdrive]], released in 1973. It was originally to be titled ''Brave Belt III'', following the ''Brave Belt II'' album, made by the previous line-up of the group, called [[Brave Belt]].
+The album did not produce a true hit single ("Blue Collar" reached #68 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' charts and #21 in Canada), but it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's next two albums (''[[Bachman–Turner Overdrive II]]'' and ''[[Not Fragile]]''). "Gimme Your Money Please" and "Little Gandy Dancer" were released on a double A-side single in Canada only. After the release of ''Bachman–Turner Overdrive II'', this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1".
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+''[[Record World]]'' described "Gimme Your Money Please" as "a hard hitting rocker."<ref name=rw>{{cite magazine|magazine=Record World|date=June 9, 1973|accessdate=2023-03-23|title=Hits of the Week|page=1|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/73/RW-1973-06-09.pdf}}</ref>
-'''''Bachman–Turner Overdrive''''' is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Bachman–Turner Overdrive]], released in 1973. It was originally to be titled ''Brave Belt III'', following the ''Brave Belt II'' album, made by the previous line-up of the group, called [[Brave Belt]].
-The album did not produce a true hit single ("Blue Collar" reached #68 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' charts and #21 in Canada), but it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's next two albums (''[[Bachman–Turner Overdrive II]]'' and ''[[Not Fragile]]''). "Gimme Your Money Please" and "Little Gandy Dancer" was released as a double A-side single in Canada only. After the release of ''Bachman–Turner Overdrive II'', this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1".
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 ==References==

v t e Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Billy Chapman Blair Thornton Brent Howard Fred Turner David Reimer Garry Peterson Jim Clench John Cody Marc LaFrance Mick Dalla-Vee Randy Bachman Randy Murray Robbie Bachman Tim Bachman Vince Ditrich
Studio albums	Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973) Bachman–Turner Overdrive II (1973) Not Fragile (1974) Four Wheel Drive (1975) Head On (1975) Freeways (1977) Street Action (1978) Rock n' Roll Nights (1979) Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1984)
Live albums	Best of Bachman–Turner Overdrive Live (1994) King Biscuit Flower Hour: Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1998)
Compilation albums	Best of B.T.O. (So Far) (1976) You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (1983) BTO's Greatest (1986) The Anthology (1993) Bachman–Turner Overdrive Gold (2005)
Singles	"Let It Ride" (1974) "Takin' Care of Business" (1974) "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (1974) "Roll On down the Highway" (1975) "Hey You" (1975) "Down to the Line" (1975) "Take It Like a Man" (1976) "Lookin' Out for #1" (1976) "Jamaica" (1979)
Related articles	Discography