Not Fragile is the third album

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 by Canadian

Canada

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 rock

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 band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music

1974 in music

-January–April:*January 3 – Bob Dylan and The Band kick off their 40-date concert tour at Chicago Stadium. It's Dylan's first time on the road since 1966.*January 17...

). The title could be thought of as a response to Yes

Yes (band)

Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...

' Fragile

Fragile (Yes album)

Fragile is the fourth studio album from the English progressive rock band Yes, released on Atlantic Records. It is the first to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who replaced Tony Kaye in 1971, and the first to feature cover art by Roger Dean, who would design many of the band's records.Upon its...

. Some feel that the group achieved a more original sound in this album; it has been described as a cross between Mountain

Mountain (band)

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 and early ZZ Top

ZZ Top

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. The arrival of Blair Thornton

Blair Thornton

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 (replacing Tim Bachman

Tim Bachman

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) gave the band a true second lead guitar to pair with Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman

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, and dual-guitar solos are prominent features on many Not Fragile tracks. It proved to be the group's most popular album (not counting compilations), and is the only BTO album to have reached #1 on the US Pop Album charts. "Roll On Down The Highway" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

You 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...

" were hit singles, with the latter hitting #1 on the singles charts in November, 1974. Other cuts had significant airplay on FM rock radio.

Track listing

1. "Not Fragile" (Turner) – 4:06 (Lead Vocals: Turner)
2. "Rock Is My Life, and This Is My Song" (Randy Bachman) – 5:00 (Lead Vocals: Randy Bachman)
3. "Roll On Down The Highway" (Turner, Rob Bachman) – 3:58 (Lead Vocals: Turner)
4. "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
   You 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 Bachman) – 3:54 (Lead Vocals: Randy Bachman)
5. "Free Wheelin'" (Thornton) – 3:45 (instrumental; early pressings of the album listed this track as "Dedicated to Duane
   Duane Allman
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   ")
6. "Sledgehammer" (Randy Bachman) – 4:34 (Lead Vocals: Randy Bachman and Turner)
7. "Blue Moanin'" (Turner) – 3:44 (Lead Vocals: Turner)
8. "Second Hand" (Randy Bachman) – 3:24 (Lead Vocals: Randy Bachman)
9. "Givin' It All Away" (Thornton) – 3:49 (Lead Vocals: Randy Bachman and Turner)

Personnel

• Randy Bachman
  Randy Bachman
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   - guitar
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  , vocals
  Singing
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• Robbie Bachman
  Robbie Bachman
  Robin "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...
  
   - percussion
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  , drums
  Drum kit
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• Blair Thornton
  Blair Thornton
  Blair 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...
  
   - guitar, background vocals
• C.F. Turner
  Fred Turner (musician)
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   - bass
  Bass guitar
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  , vocals
• Frank Trowbridge - slide guitar
  Slide guitar
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   (on "Blue Moanin'")

Production

• Producer: Randy Bachman
• Engineer: Mark Smith
• Assistant engineer: Buzz Richmond
• Mixing assistant: Richard Dashut
• Mastering: Tom "Curly" Ruff
• Design: Joe Kotleba
• Art direction: Jim Ladwig
• Photography: John Brott, Tom Zamiar

Charts

Album

Year	Chart	Position	Chart	Position
1974	Pop Albums	1	RPM Canada RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...	1

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Position	Chart	Position
1974	"Roll on Down the Highway"	Pop Singles	14	RPM Canada RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...	4
1974	"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"	Pop Singles	1	RPM Canada RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...	1