Best of BTO (So Far)
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Best of BTO (1976, Mercury Records) is a compilation album that contains material released on Bachman–Turner Overdrive's first five studio albums. "Gimme Your Money Please," a cut from the band's 1973 debut album, was released as a single in 1976 to support this greatest hits package.
A remastered version was released in 1998, titled Best of BTO (Remastered Hits), which added the tracks "Four Wheel Drive", "Free Wheelin'", and "Down to the Line". The European issue added another six tracks. All songs were also full-length album versions.
Tracks 4, 5, 8 and 9:
A remastered version was released in 1998, titled Best of BTO (Remastered Hits), which added the tracks "Four Wheel Drive", "Free Wheelin'", and "Down to the Line". The European issue added another six tracks. All songs were also full-length album versions.
Track list
- "Roll on Down the Highway" (Robbie BachmanRobbie BachmanRobin "Robbie" Bachman is a drummer and the youngest brother of Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter Randy Bachman. He was the original drummer for both the Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive bands.While growing up, Bachman practiced the drums at home, often playing along with his older...
, C.F. Turner) - 3:56 - "Hey You" (Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
) - 3:33 - "Lookin' Out for #1" (Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
) - 5:20 - "Gimme Your Money Please" (C.F. Turner) - 3:50
- "Let It Ride" (Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
, C.F. Turner) - 3:33 - "Take It Like a Man" (C.F. Turner, Blair ThorntonBlair ThorntonBlair Thornton is a rock guitarist and songwriter most widely known for his work with the Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive . He also played in the Vancouver-based band Crosstown Bus prior to joining BTO.Thornton was recruited by BTO to replace founding member Tim Bachman, who left the...
) - 3:40 - "You Ain't Seen Nothing YetYou Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" is a rock song written by Randy Bachman and performed by Bachman–Turner Overdrive on the album Not Fragile. It was released as a single in 1974 with an instrumental track "Free Wheelin'" as the B-side...
" (Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
) - 3:38 - "Blue Collar" (C.F. Turner) - 6:05
- "Takin' Care of BusinessTakin' Care of Business"Takin' Care of Business" is a song written by Randy Bachman and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive for their 1973 album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II.-Development:...
" (Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
) - 4:45
Additional Tracks on Best of BTO (Remastered Hits) - 1998
- "Four-Wheel Drive" (Randy Bachman, Blair Thornton) - 4:20
- "Freewheelin'" (Blair Thornton) - 3:44
- "Down to the Line" (Randy Bachman, Kim FowleyKim FowleyKim Vincent Fowley is an American record producer, impresario, songwriter, musician, film maker, and radio actor. He is best known for his role behind a string of novelty and cult rock pop singles in the 1960s, and for managing The Runaways in the 1970s...
, Mark Anthony, Vincent Furnier) - 4:01
Additional Tracks on the European Best of BTO (Remastered Hits) - 1998
- "I'm In Love" (B.T.O.) - 3:52
- "Shotgun Rider" (Randy Bachman) - 5:21
- "Jamaica" (J. Vallance) - 4:08
- "Down The Road" (B.T.O.) - 4:05
- "Heartaches" (C.F. Turner) - 3:53
- "Down, Down" (Randy Bachman) - 4:22
Lineup
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7:- Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
- lead guitar, vocals - C.F. "Fred" TurnerFred Turner (musician)Charles Frederick "Fred" Turner is a Canadian rock bassist, vocalist and songwriter, and was a founding member of the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive . He is credited on early Bachman–Turner Overdrive and B.T.O. albums as "C.F...
- bass, vocals - Blair ThorntonBlair ThorntonBlair Thornton is a rock guitarist and songwriter most widely known for his work with the Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive . He also played in the Vancouver-based band Crosstown Bus prior to joining BTO.Thornton was recruited by BTO to replace founding member Tim Bachman, who left the...
- 2nd lead guitar, backing vocals - Robbie BachmanRobbie BachmanRobin "Robbie" Bachman is a drummer and the youngest brother of Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter Randy Bachman. He was the original drummer for both the Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive bands.While growing up, Bachman practiced the drums at home, often playing along with his older...
- drums
Tracks 4, 5, 8 and 9:
- Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
- lead guitar, vocals - C.F. "Fred" TurnerFred Turner (musician)Charles Frederick "Fred" Turner is a Canadian rock bassist, vocalist and songwriter, and was a founding member of the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive . He is credited on early Bachman–Turner Overdrive and B.T.O. albums as "C.F...
- bass, vocals - Tim BachmanTim BachmanTimothy Gregg Bachman is a guitarist and vocalist best known for his work with rock bands Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
- guitar, backing vocals - Robbie BachmanRobbie BachmanRobin "Robbie" Bachman is a drummer and the youngest brother of Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter Randy Bachman. He was the original drummer for both the Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive bands.While growing up, Bachman practiced the drums at home, often playing along with his older...
- drums