Bachman–Turner Overdrive (1973 album)
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. The album did not produce a true hit single ("Blue Collar" reached #68 on the U.S. "Billboard" charts and #21 in Canada), but it was certified "Gold" by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of Bachman–Turner Overdrive's next two albums ("Bachman–Turner  Overdrive II" and "Not Fragile"). After the release of "Bachman–Turner Overdrive II", this first album was often referred to as "BTO 1". Personnel. with Production Songs covered by other artists. A version of "Stayed Awake All Night" was released by the Swiss hard rock band Krokus on their 1983 album "Headhunter". Charts. Album Singles