Bachman–Turner Overdrive II is the second album by Canadian

Canada

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 rock

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 band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music

1973 in music

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). The album features the well-known single "Takin' Care of Business

Takin' Care of Business

"Takin' Care of Business" is a song written by Randy Bachman and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive for their 1973 album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II.-Development:...

." Though it never cracked the Top 10 on the U.S. singles charts (reaching #12 in 1974), it became one of the band's most enduring hits. The album also produced another hit single, "Let It Ride", which peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100

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 chart. Both singles would reach #3 on the Canadian RPM charts.

Track listing

1. "Blown" (R. Bachman, T. Bachman) – 4:18 - (vocals: T. Bachman)
2. "Welcome Home" (R. Bachman) – 5:29 - (vocals: R. Bachman)
3. "Stonegates" (Turner) – 5:35 - (vocals: Turner)
4. "Let It Ride" (R. Bachman, Turner) – 4:27 - (vocals: Turner)
5. "Give It Time" (Turner) – 5:44 - (vocals: Turner)
6. "Tramp" (R. Bachman, T. Bachman) – 4:02 - (vocals: R. Bachman)
7. "I Don't Have to Hide" (T. Bachman) – 4:22 - (vocals: T. Bachman)
8. "Takin' Care of Business
   Takin' Care of Business
   "Takin' Care of Business" is a song written by Randy Bachman and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive for their 1973 album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II.-Development:...
   
   " (R. Bachman) – 4:50 - (vocals: R. Bachman)

Credits

• Randy Bachman
  Randy Bachman
  Randolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
  
   - guitar
  Guitar
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  , vocals
  Singing
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• Robbie Bachman
  Robbie Bachman
  Robin "Robbie" Bachman is a drummer and the youngest brother of Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter Randy Bachman. He was the original drummer for both the Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive bands.While growing up, Bachman practiced the drums at home, often playing along with his older...
  
   - percussion
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  , drums
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• Tim Bachman
  Tim Bachman
  Timothy Gregg Bachman is a guitarist and vocalist best known for his work with rock bands Brave Belt and Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
  
   - guitar, vocals
• Fred Turner
  Fred Turner (musician)
  Charles Frederick "Fred" Turner is a Canadian rock bassist, vocalist and songwriter, and was a founding member of the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive . He is credited on early Bachman–Turner Overdrive and B.T.O. albums as "C.F...
  
   - bass
  Bass guitar
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  , vocals
• Norman Durkee - piano
  Piano
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   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

Album

Year	Chart	Position
1974	Pop Albums	4
1974	RPM Canada RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...	6

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Position	Chart	Position
1974	"Let It Ride" (3:33 edit)	Pop Singles	23	RPM Canada RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...	3
1974	"Takin' Care Of Business"	Pop Singles	12	RPM Canada RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...	3