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/
Thank You for the Feelin
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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But I think I've had enough
For the sun came late this morning
And I sure am feeling rough
Been this way for hours
Just can't seem to clear my head
Thank you for the feelin'
But I should have stayed in bed
What a night I had
Never been so right
Find a pretty face
Stayed there most the night
Fed me wine and laughter
Dandied up so tight
I don't remember coming home
And I'm not going back tonight
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you for the feelin'
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you for the feelin'
(Give it some feelin')
Thank you for the feelin'
But I think I've had enough
For the sun came late this morning
And I sure am feeling rough
Been this way for hours
Just can't seem to clear my head
Thank you for the feelin'
But I should have stayed in bed
Had a devil's face
Emotion that could melt
Why so many dozen men
A love they'd never felt?
Took me home, shared a dream
Knew just what I'd like
I don't remember coming home
And I'm not going back tonight
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you for the feelin'
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you for the feelin'
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you for the feelin'
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you
I'd like to thank you for the feelin' (yeah)
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you for the feelin'
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you for the feelin'
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you for the feelin'
Oh, thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you, yeah
Thank you for the feelin'
Oh, thank you
Thank you
Thank you for the feelin'
The lyrics of Bachman-Turner Overdrive's Thank You for the Feelin' talk about the aftermath of a wild night of partying. The singer is grateful for the good times but is also struggling with the consequences of their actions. The second verse highlights the singer's encounter with a woman who seems to have a hold on him, making him forget everything else.
The opening lines, "Thank you for the feelin'," can be seen as a sarcastic way of expressing gratitude. The singer is feeling rough and regrets not having stayed in bed, as they are dealing with a terrible hangover. They are expressing their gratitude for the good times but also regret the consequences of partying too hard.
The second verse talks about the singer's encounter with a woman who seems to have had a profound impact on him. The singer talks about how they do not remember coming home after spending the night with her. The woman seems to have a hold on him that makes him forget everything else.
Overall, the song expresses the mixed feelings that come with partying and having a good time. The singer is grateful for the feeling of joy and excitement but is also dealing with the negative consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for the feelin'
Expressing gratitude for the experiences or emotions gained from a recent encounter.
But I think I've had enough
Despite being grateful, the person has had their fill and doesn't wish to continue.
For the sun came late this morning
It's morning and the person is feeling the effects of a wild night of partying.
And I sure am feeling rough
The person is feeling the unpleasant physical after-effects of the night before.
Been this way for hours
The feeling has been ongoing and intense for an extended period of time.
Just can't seem to clear my head
The person is having difficulty shaking off the grogginess and restoring clarity of mind.
What a night I had
Reflecting on the previous evening, which was filled with excitement and fun.
Never been so right
The person felt at their best, perhaps due to the presence of a particular someone.
Find a pretty face
The person was attracted to someone, and chose to spend time with that individual.
Stayed there most the night
The person spent the majority of their time with the aforementioned pretty face.
Fed me wine and laughter
The person was wined and dined, and had a good time filled with laughter.
Dandied up so tight
The person being entertained displayed their best appearance, perhaps in an attempt to impress.
I don't remember coming home
The evening's festivities may have led to the person blacking out or forgetting the details of their trip home.
And I'm not going back tonight
Due to the negative physical effects experienced the morning after, the person is choosing to stay in instead of going out again.
Had a devil's face
The person was entranced by someone that could be described as devilishly attractive.
Emotion that could melt
The attraction the person felt for that individual was intense, perhaps to the point of melting their heart.
Why so many dozen men
The person was so appealing that many other men were also vying for their attention.
A love they'd never felt
The person being entertained was so captivating that they provoked feelings of love that the suitors had not experienced before.
Took me home, shared a dream
The person being entertained brought the singer home and the two shared a common dream or goal.
Knew just what I'd like
The person being entertained had an intimate knowledge of what the artist would enjoy.
Thank you
Gratitude and appreciation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Turner
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