Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973 album)

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
Record World described "Gimme Your Money Please" as "a hard hitting rocker."

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.