| Bachman–Turner Overdrive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Bachman–Turner Overdrive chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B+[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). "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".
Record World described "Gimme Your Money Please" as "a hard hitting rocker."[3]
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)[4] | 9 |
| US Billboard 200[5] | 70 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ 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.
- ↑ "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.
