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Let it Ride ~ Bachman-Turner Overdrive  

Bachman-Turner Overdrive (frequently known as BTO) is a Canadian rock group from Winnipeg, Manitoba, that enjoyed a string of hit albums and singles in the 1970s.

The precursor to BTO was the band Brave Belt formed in Winnipeg in 1971 by Randy Bachman and Chad Allan, both formerly of The Guess Who, and drummer Robin “Robbie” Bachman. Randy initially planned to just produce the album for Allan, but eventually both he and Robbie stepped in to provide much of the instrumental work. When the record label wanted them to tour, Randy called fellow Winnipeg bassist/vocalist C.F. “Fred” Turner to perform in the band’s scheduled gigs by the suggestion of Neil Young.

The band had already mulled over using their surnames (à la Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young). While on their way back from a gig in Toronto, the group had spotted a copy of a trucker’s magazine called Overdrive at a Windsor truckstop, after which Turner wrote “Bachman-Turner Overdrive” and the initials “B.T.O.” on a serviette. The rest of the band decided the addition of “Overdrive” was the perfect way to describe their music.

Let it Ride

Good Bye, Hard Life
Don’t Cry Would you let it ride?
Good bye, I lied
Don’t cry, would you let it ride?

You can see the mornin’, but I can see the light
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
While you’ve been out runnin’ I’ve been waitin’ half the night
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride

And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?
And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?

Babe, my life is not complete, I never see you smile
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
Baby you want the forgivin’ kind, and that’s just not my style
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride

And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?
And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?

I’ve been doin’ things worthwhile, and You’ve been bookin’ time
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride

And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?
And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?

Runnin’ with the crazy crowd, ooh, ain’t no friends o’ mine
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride

And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?
And would you cry if I told you that I lied?
And would you say goodbye or would you let it ride?

Would you let it ride (x4)
Would you let it ride
Would you let it ride
Would you let it ride
(Drum)
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
Try, Try, Try, to let it ride
Would you let it ride?

• Audio from the Bachman-Turner Overdrive II album:

Other Songs Posted for this Artist

• February 23, 2009 -- Not Fragile ~ Bachman-Turner Overdrive
• March 15, 2008 -- Takin Care of Business ~ Bachman-Turner Overdrive