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Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973 album)

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Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 17, 1973
Recorded1972-1973
StudioRCA Studios, Toronto
GenreHard rock
Length34:57
LabelMercury
ProducerBachman–Turner Overdrive,
Randy Bachman
Bachman–Turner Overdrive chronology
Bachman–Turner Overdrive
(1973)
Bachman–Turner Overdrive II
(1973)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Christgau's Record GuideB+[2]

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). After the release of Bachman–Turner Overdrive II, this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1".

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Lead VocalsLength
1."Gimme Your Money Please"C.F. TurnerTurner4:41
2."Hold Back the Water"Randy Bachman, Rob Bachman, Kirk KellyTurner5:06
3."Blue Collar"C.F. TurnerTurner6:10
4."Little Gandy Dancer"Randy BachmanTurner4:22
5."Stayed Awake All Night"Randy BachmanRandy and Tim Bachman4:07
6."Down and Out Man"Tim Bachman, Randy BachmanTim Bachman3:12
7."Don't Get Yourself in Trouble"Randy BachmanTurner and Randy4:54
8."Thank You for the Feelin'"C.F. TurnerTurner4:07

Personnel

with

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

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

References

  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.