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/
She's Keepin' Time
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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Some of them are friends
Trouble is what trouble does
It always has an end
I've got to keep myself together
Got to get it straight
I've got to find some better things
Then I found myself a woman
She's the one who keeps me in line
When I go wrong
She's always there beside me
She's keeping time
She's keeping time
Failure comes before success
Tries to bring you down
Before you give up please call your baby
She likes to hang around
You got to get yourself together
You got to get it straight
You got to find some peace of mind
Before it's way to late
Then I found myself a woman
She's the one who keeps me on the line
When I go wrong she's always there beside me
She's keeping time
She's keeping time
She's keep keep keeping time
Then I found myself a woman
She's the one who keeps me on the line
When I go wrong she's always there beside me
She's keeping time
She's keeping time
She's keeping time
She's keeping time
She's keeping time
Everywhere I go
Everything I do
She's keeping time
She's keep keep keeping time
Keep keep keeping time
She's been keeping
She's keeping time
Yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics to Bachman-Turner Overdrive's song She's Keepin Time are about finding support and guidance in someone during tough times. The lines "Trouble comes in shapes and sizes, some of them are friends" suggest that sometimes those closest to us can lead us into trouble. However, the song emphasizes that it's important to keep moving forward and to find the right people in our lives who can keep us focused and grounded. The singer of the song has found that person in a woman who helps him when he's going wrong and keeps him on the right track. Her presence in his life acts as a source of strength and stability for him.
The lyrics touch on themes of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The lines "Failure comes before success, tries to bring you down, before you give up please call your baby, she likes to hang around" convey the idea that it's important to not give up and to seek help when needed. The woman in the song is a source of comfort and encouragement for the singer, providing him with the support he needs to overcome challenges and achieve his goals.
Overall, She's Keepin Time is a song that underscores the importance of having people in our lives who can help us through difficult times. The strong, steady beat of the music echoes the lyrics' message of persistence and resilience, making it an uplifting and inspiring track.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble comes in shapes and sizes
Problems can come in various forms and magnitudes
Some of them are friends
Some obstacles can be helpful or bring out the best in someone
Trouble is what trouble does
Challenges tend to create more problems or negative outcomes
It always has an end
Eventually, every problem reaches a resolution
I've got to keep myself together
I need to maintain mental or emotional stability
Got to get it straight
I must get my life and priorities in order
I've got to find some better things
I must seek out positive experiences or relationships
Before it gets too late
Before things become too difficult to handle
Then I found myself a woman
I met a woman who became an important part of my life
She's the one who keeps me in line
She helps me stay focused and avoid straying from my goals
When I go wrong
When I make mistakes or face setbacks
She's always there beside me
She supports me during difficult times
She's keeping time
She's helping me stay on track and make progress
Failure comes before success
Mistakes or failures are often necessary steps towards achieving success
Tries to bring you down
Obstacles can be demotivating or make you lose confidence
Before you give up please call your baby
Instead of giving up, seek comfort or support from your loved ones
She likes to hang around
She enjoys spending time with you and being part of your life
You got to get yourself together
You need to take control of your life and emotions
You got to get it straight
You need to focus on your goals and priorities
You got to find some peace of mind
You need to find inner calm or tranquility
Before it's way to late
Before the damage is irreversible or too severe
She's keep keep keeping time
She's constantly helping me stay on track and motivated
Everywhere I go
No matter where I am or what I'm doing
Everything I do
In every aspect of my life
She's keeping time
She's always helping me stay focused and productive
She's been keeping
She's consistently helped me in the past
Yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or affirmation
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Written by: BACHMAN
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