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/
Don't Get Yourself In Trouble
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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Everybody's been going around carrying signs
Come on and get a few things back together
And don't get lost in the stormy weather
Or when you're flying like birds of a feather
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
(Here comes trouble now)
Everybody's been standing around like they're ready
Everybody's been going around carrying signs
Just keep on dancing to the music
It's the only way you're gonna use it
And when you shake your money maker
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Everybody's been standing around like they're ready
Everybody's been going around carrying signs
Come on and get a few things back together
Don't get lost in the stormy weather
And when you're flying around like birds of a feather
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't get yourself in trouble
Bachman-Turner Overdrive's song "Don't Get Yourself in Trouble" urges people to be cautious in their actions and decisions. The lyrics suggest that everyone is ready and eager to take action, as evidenced by the many people holding signs and standing around. The singer encourages listeners to gather themselves together and not to get lost in the chaos of the stormy weather. This metaphorical storm represents the uncertainty and danger that can arise when people act impulsively without thinking about the consequences.
The singer also advises listeners to dance and enjoy the music as a way to release their tensions and enjoy life. However, even in the moment of carefree excitement, listeners should not forget to be cautious and avoid getting themselves in trouble. Ultimately, the song suggests that while it is important to take action and stand up for what you believe in, it is equally important to be responsible and measured in your actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's been standing around like they're ready
People are appearing poised or prepared
Everybody's been going around carrying signs
Individuals are parading with signs
Come on and get a few things back together
Take a step back and fix a few issues
And don't get lost in the stormy weather
Be mindful not to lose one's way in turbulent times
Or when you're flying like birds of a feather
When you're having the time of your life with others
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
(Here comes trouble now)
Problems are certainly on their way
Just keep on dancing to the music
Continue dancing to the rhythm
It's the only way you're gonna use it
It's the best way to utilize the moment
And when you shake your money maker
When you're displaying your moves to attract attention
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Everybody's been standing around like they're ready
People are appearing poised or prepared
Everybody's been going around carrying signs
Individuals are parading with signs
Come on and get a few things back together
Take a step back and fix a few issues
Don't get lost in the stormy weather
Be mindful not to lose one's way in turbulent times
And when you're flying around like birds of a feather
When you're having the time of your life with others
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Don't get yourself in trouble
Don't do anything risky or foolish
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BACHMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
putnpaint
Still A Great Song !
As with others below.....BTO was my first LIVE show in `74.
Wet Willie opened for them.
Still seein` as many Live shows as I can.
My wife and kids do a lot of Live shows too.
It`s the family thing for us to do.
We don`t go on vacations to the beach............
We go to shows !
My last was Blackberry Smoke
My next is Blue Oyster Cult
Mixin` the new with the old
Keep On Keepin` On, R.K.
Mark Victor
One of the greatest Rock and roll bands ever great guitar awesome.
John L
BTO one of the best of the soundtrack of my life, thanks for the great memories that were created with your music as the soundtrack. Great times and still enjoy the music to this day 49 years later.
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Duke Jupiter
I'd like 2 thank you, I'd like 2 thank U 4 the feeling. Every time I hear this raw stomper I get goosebumps cause Turners top notch vocals nailed it with .......OVERDRIVE 🔨💪📢📢
baldheaddriver5
GREAT BAND FROM MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, HAD ALL THE ALBUMS.. JUST KICK-ASS ROCK!!!
matt philpott
I miss the 70's! Killer rock-n-roll bands like BTO!
Via Putri
My Dad says this should be my theme song ...I'm happy to go along with that. Hard to beat 1970s rock.
Amor Sine Timor!
Yup!
Mike Garneau
Bought this album in 1974. Still play it on a turnta
turntable. ROCK ON.
SG’s - Guitar, Music, & Hiking Vlog
Love this tune. Sounded best LOUD.