Bachman–Turner Overdrive II
1973 studio album by Bachman–Turner Overdrive
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Bachman–Turner Overdrive II is the second album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. The album reached #4 in the US and #6 in Canada.
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| Released | December 1973 | |||
| Recorded | 1973 | |||
| Studios | Kaye-Smith Studios, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genres | Hard rock, boogie rock | |||
| Length | 39:07 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Producer | Randy Bachman | |||
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| Singles from Bachman–Turner Overdrive II | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B+[2] |
Bachman–Turner Overdrive II includes BTO's first Top 40 single, "Let It Ride", which peaked at #23 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album's second and bigger hit single is "Takin' Care of Business". Though it never cracked the Top 10 on the US singles charts (reaching #12 in 1974), it became one of the band's most enduring anthems and stayed on the Billboard chart for 20 weeks.[3] Both singles reached #3 on the Canadian RPM chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead Vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "Blown" | R. Bachman, T. Bachman | T. Bachman | 4:18 |
| 2. | "Welcome Home" | R. Bachman | R. Bachman | 5:29 |
| 3. | "Stonegates" | Turner | Turner | 5:35 |
| 4. | "Let It Ride" | R. Bachman, Turner | Turner | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Give It Time" | Turner | Turner | 5:44 |
| 6. | "Tramp" | R. Bachman, Robbie Bachman | R. Bachman | 4:02 |
| 7. | "I Don't Have to Hide" | T. Bachman | T. Bachman | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Takin' Care of Business" | R. Bachman | R. Bachman | 4:50 |
Personnel
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
- Randy Bachman - lead guitar, vocals
- Tim Bachman - guitar, vocals
- Fred Turner - bass, vocals
- Robbie Bachman - drums, percussion
Guest musician
- Norman Durkee - piano on "Takin' Care of Business"
Production
- Producer: Randy Bachman
- Engineer: Buzz Richmond
- Assistant engineer: Mark Sterling
- Mastering: Tom "Curly" Ruff
- Equipment: John Austin
- Design: John Youssi
- Art direction: Jim Ladwig
- Photography: Dave Roels
Charts
| Chart (1973–1975) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 55 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] | 6 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6] | 34 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 4 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||