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The song was recorded by Bachman–Turner Overdrive in late 1973 for their second album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II. It reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (August 10, 1974), number 6 on the Cash Box Top 100, and number 3 on the Canadian RPM charts, and would become one of BTO's most enduring and well-known songs.
Bachman–Turner Overdrive, often abbreviated BTO, are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded by three brothers: Randy, Robbie, and Tim Bachman; along with Fred Turner, in 1973. Their 1970s catalogue included seven top-40 albums (five in the US) and 11 top-40 singles in Canada (six in the US).
The original studio version, recorded at Kaye-Smith Studios in Seattle, Washington, features prominent piano, played by Durkee in one take. Randy Bachman had repeatedly claimed that Durkee was delivering pizzas to the studio, and convinced the band upon hearing playbacks of "Takin' Care of Business" that the song needed a piano part that he could play.
Bachman–Turner Overdrive II is the second album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. The album reached #4 in the US and #6 in Canada. Bachman–Turner Overdrive II includes BTO's first Top 40 single, "Let It Ride", which peaked at #23 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
After The Guess Who reunion ended, Bachman rejoined Bachman-Turner Overdrive with Fred Turner, Tim Bachman, and Garry Peterson of The Guess Who taking over on drums. The reformed band released the self-titled Bachman-Turner Overdrive in 1984, as well as a live album in 1986, after which they opened for Van Halen during the 5150 tour in 1986.
Bachman–Turner Overdrive is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. It was originally to be titled Brave Belt III , following the Brave Belt II album, made by the previous line-up of the group, called Brave Belt .
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications CAN [1]AUS [2]NZ [7]SWE [9]US [11]Rock Is Our Life and These Are Our Songs: Released: 1975; Label: Mercury; Formats: LP
2008: Guitar Magazine, Takin' Care of Business rated at number 10 in top 100 most covered songs; 2009: iTunes, Takin' Care of Business is the most downloaded song on iTunes; 2014: Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Inductee (as a member of Bachman-Turner Overdrive) [14]