The precursor to BTO was the band Brave Belt, which was formed in 1970 by Randy Bachman and Chad Allan (both of The Guess Who), Robbie Bachman and Fred Turner. An original form of the group included musician Keith Emerson of The Nice (and later of Emerson, Lake & Palmer), but he was dropped due to illness. After two moderately successful Brave Belt albums came out, Allan was replaced by Tim Bachman, the third of the Bachman brothers, and the band changed its name to Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Hailing from Winnipeg, Canada as stated before, BTO released their first album under that name in the spring of 1973. Their second album was Bachman-Turner Overdrive II, and it became a massive hit in the US and their native Canada. It also yielded their best-remembered single, "Takin' Care of Business" written by Randy Bachman. BTO were one of the early hard rock bands which opted for songs backed by catchy melodies and powerful riffing. The band also promoted a strait-laced lifestyle due to the Mormon religious beliefs of Randy Bachman.
Tim Bachman left because of limited performance skills and personal lifestyle issues, and was replaced by Blair Thornton. The first album with the modified lineup, 1974's Not Fragile became a hit, including the #1 single "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet". The band continued to steadily produce successful albums through the mid-1970s including Four Wheel Drive and Head On (both 1975).
After the release of Freeways in 1977, Randy Bachman left the group for a solo career and another band, Ironhorse. Randy was replaced by Jim Clench, formerly of April Wine, and BTO released a pair of albums before breaking up in 1979. They reunited in 1983, leading to a lawsuit between the brothers, as one group, led by Randy, toured as Bachman-Turner Overdrive and another, led by Robbie, toured as BTO (Robbie Bachman, Fred Turner, Blair Thornton, and Randy Murray). Interestingly enough, in 1984 the line up for Bachman-Turner's first studio LP in 5 years consisted of Randy and Tim Bachman, Fred Turner and Garry Peterson on drums. In 1986 they were the opening band for the newly reformed Van Halen. By that time Fred Turner had left the band, probably to join the "other" BTO. Robbie Bachman's BTO toured and performed until early 2005.
Musicians Randy Bachman and Fred Turner reunited in 2010 for a tour and collaboration on new songs. In 2010, they notably played the half-time show at the Grey Cup in Edmonton, AB.
Website: http://www.bachmanandturner.com/
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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She took my heart away
She said, I've had it comin' to me
But I wanted it that way
I think that any love is good lovin'
So I took what I could get, mmh
Ooh, ooh, she looked at me with big brown eyes
And said
You ain't seen nothin' yet
B-B-B-Baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
Here's something that you're never gonna forget
B-B-B-Baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
Nothin' yet, you ain't been around
That's what she told me
And now I'm feelin' better
'Cause I found out for sure
She took me to her doctor
And he told me of a cure
He said that any love is good love
So I took what I could get
Yes, I took what I could get
And then she looked at me with them big brown eyes
And said
You ain't seen nothin' yet
B-B-B-Baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
Here's something, here's something you're never gonna forget, baby
You know, you know, you know you just ain't seen nothin' yet
You need educatin'
Gotta go to school
Any love is good lovin'
So I took what I could get
Yes, I took what I could get
And then, and then, and then
She looked at me with them big brown eyes
And said
You ain't seen nothin' yet
Baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
Here's something, here's something
Here's a lover you will never forget, baby
Baby, baby, baby, you ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
You ain't been around
You ain't seen nothin' yet
That's what she told me
She said, I needed educatin', go to school
I know I ain't seen nothin' yet
I know I ain't seen nothin' yet
Ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
You got something for me when I get home
Better be good
I been everywhere
But I ain't seen nothin' yet
Ah, she said, said, she said I ain't seen nothin' yet
Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo and I ain't seen nothin' yet
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I ain't seen nothin' yet
I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait
If you wanna come show me what I ain't seen, where I ain't been
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, ooh
The song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive is about a man who meets a woman who takes his heart away, but he soon discovers that she is a devil woman. She tells him that any love is good loving and that he hasn't seen anything yet. Despite this warning, the man continues to pursue the woman and takes what he can get. In the end, the woman takes him to a doctor who tells him that any love is good love and that he needs to go to school for education.
The song is about the dangers of lust and the importance of education. The devil woman represents the pitfalls of pursuing love without caution, while the doctor represents the importance of knowledge and wisdom in making good choices in life. The song reminds us that we should always be careful in matters of the heart and that education is important for making good decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
I met a devil woman
I encountered a woman who proved to be my downfall
She took my heart away
She captured my affections completely
She said, I've had it comin' to me
She indicated that I deserved my fate
But I wanted it that way
But I desired that outcome
I think that any love is good lovin'
I believe that all romantic connections have value
So I took what I could get, mmh
Therefore, I accepted whatever affection was offered to me
Ooh, ooh, she looked at me with big brown eyes
She gazed at me with large, expressive brown eyes
And said
And spoke to me
You ain't seen nothin' yet
You have not yet witnessed something truly incredible
B-B-B-Baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
My dear, you have not yet experienced the best of the best
Here's something that you're never gonna forget
I will introduce you to something unforgettable
Nothin' yet, you ain't been around
You have not yet lived enough to know what true excitement is
That's what she told me
That's what she informed me
And now I'm feelin' better
As a result, I am now feeling more positive
'Cause I found out for sure
Because I acquired confirmation
She took me to her doctor
She brought me along to see her physician
And he told me of a cure
And he revealed a remedy to me
Here's something, here's something you're never gonna forget, baby
I am presenting something that you will cherish forever, sweetheart
You know, you know, you know you just ain't seen nothin' yet
You are fully aware that you have not yet glimpsed anything astounding
You need educatin'
You require some instruction
Gotta go to school
You must attend classes
You ain't been around
You have not yet experienced enough
Baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
My dear, you have not yet encountered the truly amazing
Here's something, here's something
I am offering you something special
Here's a lover you will never forget, baby
I am introducing you to a romantic partner you will always remember, my love
Baby, baby, baby, you ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet
Sweetheart, you have not yet glimpsed anything truly astounding
I know I ain't seen nothin' yet
I acknowledge that I have not yet laid eyes on anything truly remarkable
You got something for me when I get home
You have something to give me upon my return
Better be good
I hope it is worthwhile
I been everywhere
I have journeyed extensively
But I ain't seen nothin' yet
But I have not yet glimpsed the truly amazing
Ah, she said, said, she said I ain't seen nothin' yet
She persistently insists that I have not yet seen anything truly astounding
Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo and I ain't seen nothin' yet
My dear, I still have not glimpsed anything truly remarkable
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I am humming the tune melodiously
I ain't seen nothin' yet
As the tune persists, I still maintain that I have not viewed anything astonishing
I'll wait, I'll wait, I'll wait
I will remain patient
If you wanna come show me what I ain't seen, where I ain't been
If you are willing to display to me something awe-inspiring, or urge me to go somewhere new
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, ooh
I am humming melodiously, expressing my eagerness to experience more
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Randy Bachman
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Scott Cromwell
"Being 20 in the Seventies was a lot more fun than being 70 in the Twenties." Rock on!
Dominic Pelle
Pay The Man..
Lex Kanyima
Typical
Edward Clark
We had the best times man,the best bands,never forget them great days.
PJ Murphy
Ha, ha. Good one, brother! I was there in the 70s, seeing the Beatles, Neil Young, The Moody Blues, Chicago...loved 'em all and am so grateful to have lived in the 50s, 60's and 70s. The music is unbeatable. I always loved BTO songs, but never saw them live. Polythene Pam
Willy Picasso
Who ever don't know this song ..
Needs to go 2 olld school.
From
Willy picasso
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Murray Chadwick
I'm 61 y/o and woke up in the middle of the night and this song came to mind. Telling myself "My God where has the time gone? This music still plays in my mind as if it where yesterday. This music brought so much happiness into my generations lives. I can remember the smiles and joy amongst us teenagers. Music and rock and roll records playing all the time. Creating smiles on our faces. Now when I here our music playing, tears of joy fall and I get this joyful feeling in my heart that I don't feel very often. That joy has been replaced by retirement and the daily work of keeping things fixed and staying well. When I need a smile I turn to the 70's -80's music to pick me up. Music is magic to the heart and soul. My fountain of youth. Every now and then an 80's rock band will have a concert nearby and I buy myself a ticket to go into that time capsule of youth. Even if it's just 2 hours long the feeling I get makes me feel back in my teens again. The air guitar comes out and I rock out without a care of who's watching ♥️
Mike Wheatley
I think all of us at this age feel the same. Music is medicine for the mind.
Cheryl Garland
@Mike Wheatley so true
Murray Chadwick
@Mike Wheatley During the summer time here there is a band that plays for free ever so often in one of our outdoor parks called "Hair metal Giants". They do a great job with the classic rock of the 80's. They get dressed up in 80's outfits with wigs 😆. The singer has a voice that can adapt to the voices of the original artist of the songs they sing. The lead guitarist is awesome. He doesn't need a costume because he is stuck in the 80's and dresses that way daily. He never missed a note and has the music down to a tee. The band jokes and says he sleeps with his guitar 🎸😎😂. I can't wait to see them again next summer.