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."
Track listing
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.