Bachman Turner Overdrive 1973, YouTube
Bachman Turner Overdrive 1973, YouTube
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Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) a great band from Canada releasing two albums in 1973.

'Bachman Turner Overdrive ll', Wikipedia
'Bachman Turner Overdrive ll', Wikipedia
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In May of 1973 BTO released 'Bachman Turner Overdrive' and it did make it in the Top 100 coming in at # 70 and was certified Gold in 1974.

Things would blow up seven months later when they released, 'Bachman Turner Overdrive ll', the band was now a major household name and would release two singles that became a staple of the band, "Takin' Care of Business" and "Let It Ride."

Bachman Turner Overdrive 2013, YouTube
Bachman Turner Overdrive 2013, YouTube
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Original LP Track List:

  1. "Blown"
  2. "Welcom Home"
  3. "Stonegates"
  4. "Let It Ride"

Side 2

  1. "Give It Time"
  2. "Tramp"
  3. "I Don't Have To Hide"
  4. "Takin' Care of Business"

Released in the U.S. and Canada December 1973 and charted at # 4 in the U.S. and # 6 in Canada.

Happy 40th anniversary as we revisit 1973 with some great classic rock.

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Bachman Turner Overdrive performing, "Let It Ride":

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