I grew up in the 70's, listening to and loving the Guess Who and BTO. Every time one of his songs came on the radio my dad would turn it up. He grew up just down the street from Randy and had babysat him when Randy was a child and was so proud of how successful Randy had become. I met Randy in 2000. I introduced myself and mentioned that my dad had babysat him. Randy thought for a minute then said "Gingles, eh? Was your dad's name Johnny?" I was floored that he would remember his name! We had a very nice chat after that, he was so nice to talk with!
Thanks for sharing, great story! When I began playing guitar, BTO's songs were easy to figure out, for the most part, yet they were still so relevant, substantial even.
It's amazing how many stories their are with artists and bands in the music business about songs or strange circumstances that led to some of the greatest songs. For instance Black Sabbath had finished recording the album that would be Paranoid and the record company said they needed one more song or another song that could be a single and they started jamming and came up with Paranoid in 5 minutes.Ozzy just improvised the lyrics and he worked on what became the definitive lyrics,but the music and at least some of the lyrics for Paranoid were written in like 5 minutes.Its just amazing.
That’s really cool! I know a few of the babysitters who watched me and my brother remember us. Not in a good way! We were unruly to say the least. Lol.
I had the privilege of talking with Mr. Bachman on one occasion a few years ago. What a down to earth, humble and kind man. They say never meet your heroes. Well he is one you could meet and not come away disappointed in any way.
I hear you. I got to meet mick fleetwood, wolf man jack, carmine appice, even had chris wilson from goid charlotte sit in for a couple songs at a gig. Never been disappointed. Mick bought me a drink at his club outside dc where wolfman was doing a show.
In the mid eighties the bartender at a club in Florida introduced me to Randy. At first I thought he he was Jerking my chain because he sure didn't act like a rock star at the height of his popularity. Just a really great guy! He said he was there checking out a band to see if he might produce them.
The beauty is that he is so excited to talk about the song. It seems a lot of artists get tired of talking about their music, especially their greatest hits from days gone by. It feels like this interview is as fresh as the day he released it. Randy Bachman is a Canadian treasure.
Most touched by his taking his crippled brother to school each day, and how close they were. His music is the frosting on the cake. Such a great interview 👍 thank you for bringing new context to an old artist.
For some reason kids with disabled siblings become more intuitive if the sibling is treated like a kid first and not like there disability. It sounds like there parents raised them right!
Randy is a Canadian gem. He did a tour several years a go called "Every Song Tells a Story" and went through the often hilarious backstories behind his major Guess Who and BTO hits. Even have a signed CD of that show, too. He's continued that legacy for years on a regular weekend CBC radio show called Vinyl Tap. A really fun listen. Thanks for this interview, Adam!
Randy Bachman could take any phrase and turn it into a rock and roll classic because he had that undeniable talent of rhythm that you couldn't help but move your feet to, he is one of the greatest rock song writers even when he is just fooling around. Great episode professor! I hope there is more of Randy
That interview just made my day. It sounded so fun. Plus, finding out how close he and his brother were, and that his brother was crippled for 5 years but overcame everything and ended up becoming a very successful businessman who was just "taking care of business".
I love his music and he seems cool BUT…… it’s well known Randy has been caught exaggerating his stories and caught lying on his childhood and while in the Guess Who and😢 BTO. There is a site called Rock History Music with John Bolten who interviews tons of artists and is based in Canada and it’s well known for telling lies or exaggerating stories. Just saying…….. Still love his approach to life and music just passing a bit of information here.🎤☮️😎
Always loved this song. I can't believe it was originally a joke on his brother and he didn't want to release it. Absolute classic and brings me back to when this played on AM radio.
Excellent interview. Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are two of my favourite musicians. The original Guess Who should have been in the Rock and Roll hall of fame decades ago. It only devalues the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, by not having worthy artists in it. Thanks for your continued great work, Professor.
I love the stories about how these songs came about. Randy Bachman is incredibly talented and has written some amazing music. BTO deserves to be in the Rock Hall of Fame for sure.
I loved Randy's story about carrying his brother to and from school on his back. It instantly reminded me of that song "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." WOW! What a great and lovely story, and to think that this was a real-life event. Just WOW! Many thanks to you, Professor of Rock.
Agree 100 percent Randy isn't and Motley Crue isn't who sold 100 million records just got done selling out stadium tour 40 years after 1st record has had movies and best selling books about them. Has recognizable members all of the world. Them and Randy aren't in but thank God Laura Nyro is right lol jk
I think Madonna is the RRHOF. This means that the people responsible for induction process are not that bright. I'm not offended when the real talents are overlooked. Who'd want to join a club like that.
*"I am Speechless....Randy is Our Canadian Ambassador and a Gem of a Human Being!"* *"Thank You 'Professor of Rock'..That was an Incredible Interview...W0W!♡¡"*
This song came out when I was in junior high school. In class, occasionally a teacher would call on me when I wasn't really paying attention. Rather than ADMIT that, I would intentionally begin stuttering and blurt out a line of this song. Usually the class laughed and the teacher moved on to another student to answer her question. Thank you Randy!
When I was in preschool, the teacher had us sing a song, and when it was my turn, I was screaming, "Taking care of business", and dancing, while all the other kids sang songs like twinkle twinkle little star or happy birthday, and the teacher told my parents I was being rambunctious and random. My dad asked what random words were I singing, and she said the only thing she understood was "taking care of business", and my dad informed her that was a hit song on the radio. I was three.
I've stuttered for most of my 56 years. Thus I have a real love/hate relationship with this song (and The Who's "My Generation"). The song itself is great, stutter and all. But people would use it to mock me. Complete strangers would even ask me to sing it. And I'm of two minds when it comes to the "teasing" aspect of its origins; brothers can get away with that kind of ribbing, but it's different when coming from others. As I've gotten older, though (and more comfortable with myself and my stutter), I've grown to appreciate this song for its own sake. Thanks, Prof. 🤘🙂
I’ve stuttered for over 50 years, as well. My feelings about this and My Generation are very similar. Especially because, of course, nobody stutters while singing. But Bachman, in this video, seemed to suggest that this song made stuttering cool. A totally new perspective for me.
My stuttering neighbour finally married in his 50s. He said he hadn't expected any woman would want him with his handicap. I had to laugh; imagine a man believing for 50 years that a woman would care what a man had to say. 😉
It's been said that you can tell a true artist because even their palettes where they mix the colours, and the rags where they clean their brushes, have an uncanny amount of undeniable messy artistic flare. Artistry is just part of their being. Randy Bachman does this with music, and as a fellow Canuck living my rebellious teens when BTO were at their peak, I couldn't be more proud of that man's longevity and legacy! Along with Burton Cummings.
I took my teenage boys to see BTO at Canada’s Wonderland Park where we sat on the ground and enjoyed this band one summer night. Every time I hear this song, I think of that memory of our family together. Hearing this just adds a layer of depth to that experience.
Randy Bachman is Winnipeg Rock Royalty! Involved in not just one, but two monster bands that charted to #1! Amazing! And for BTO and The Guess Who to be excluded from the Rock & Roll HOF is absolutely a travesty! #JusticeForRandy
Agreed 💯 2 of the bands I "ALWAYS" mention when ranting about the RRHF! They, along with many other talented musicians/bands should have been inducted years ago😔
I am ABSOLUTELY APPALLED he is not in the Rock Hall… but not entirely surprised. Look at how long it took them to induct Rush. Randy is an absolute class act, and I am so proud he (and Rush, my favourite band) are Canadian ✌🏻 ❤️🇨🇦❤️
I watched him play in Toronto at the Hard Rock cafe .It was sponsors by Q107 .I got to stand 6ft away from him with my good friend who got us the tickets .I was blown away by his talent .Probably the most underrated guitar player in rock !and now he's teaching on UA-cam .Sharing his knowledge! Just Amazing
Canadian gold, so upbeat the interview. Burton sat down with me at a blackjack table, just the two of us, late one night, back in the 1990's. I thanked him and all I thought about was if he and Randy had never parted. So beautiful to see they have collaborated as time has has passed. Great video professor, grateful.
I wish you'd do a program about Guess Who's smash hit "Undun", Adam, and get both Randy and Burton on a three-way interview, because there just so much to unpack about that amazing: classic, such as: the Bob Dylan connection, how radio listener demand took it from being just a B-side to one of the group's most popular songs, how Randy played jazz chords on his guitar to give "Undun" a sound distinct in the whole Guess Who discography, how Burton's love of Jethro Tull's sound inspired his own memorable flute solo, how Randy talked him into buying the flute when they were at a music store, and how even though he'd never played the flute before in his life, was given a tip by a sales person at the store that encouraged him to give it a try, then mastered it so quickly that he played the instrument at a concert they gave that same night (!), what's the story behind the mysterious woman in the song and was it based on something that really happened, and how both of them regard it as a favorite song on their playlist and Randy's best composition (as do I). And let me add my opinion that not only is this a great performance by the entire band, it's includes some of Burton's most inspired singing, and that says a lot when we consider how many of his vocals are unforgettable.
I love these classic rock stories, professor. There's so many of them. Thanks for this episode. This is yet another band that I grew up listening to. Great episode.
*There’s too many question marks??? When did plural question marks come into style? I see and hear this far too often. And I just have to comment because my ego says so.
There are a lot of points in my life I can point to and say it was a little kid's dream come true. Meeting BTO was the first one of those. I was 21, cutting my teeth at a local concert venue. We had BTO that night, but they had another gig earlier in the day - opening for Van Halen at the local basketball arena. BTO's tour manager arranged for me to see them play, and meet the guys during sound check. When I walked through the backstage area to go out front, they were playing American Woman. After they finished playing that song, their tour manager introduced me to the guys, who were all as nice as could be. When I got back to my venue to prepare for the show, it his me... some of my favorite rock stars knew my name! 21 year old me said this is definitely the life for me... lol
.. Tumbleweed, for the Story WIN! ...the Best I got, was meeting 90's Dance singer Crystal Waters "Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)", at a Tower Records...s'not the same, Man...."😑"...ha-HAA!!
The guitar riff just after "nothing yet" and the chord progressions always reminded me of the The Who's Babba O'riley ("teenage wasteland"). I never imagined that this was such a big world-wide hit. You can tell Randy has a great sense of humor; that's probably why he still looks healthy after all these decades.
Randy also avoided the drinking and drug scene for most of his music career. Not hard to see the difference between him and those who choose the wild life.
@@mrnobody3161 I didn't notice that. At first I didn't think it was the same guy until he mentioned breaking a string on his guitar an "American Woman" resulting..... Looks really good....
This song just makes people happy. It's about a guy with a speech impediment who gets some serious lovin' from a girl who was warm and willing. We should all be so lucky. I love this song, it gives people joy. Everywhere it comes on, folks just perk up and start singing along. Joke or no joke, it's magic.
Very much agreed. Listening to BTO/The Guess Who was such a passage of right to becoming a teenager in the seventies that Randy’s music seemed like it came from a distant family member who could never show up in person for holidays, family reunions, weddings, or any other kind of function where, otherwise, certain family members are never seen. Lol! Was fortunate enough to see the original lineup of BTO in a small, 1800 seat venue in the early ‘80’s. Absolutely loved every moment of one very, very familiar song after another. Truth is that BTO is, and always will be, “inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame” built without walls, rules, or whatever biases, which is the hearts of millions of fans all over the world. Thank you very much Mr Randy Bachman for all the enjoyment and fond memories you are part of from having the privilege of growing up during the seventies, a decade of so much wonderful music being released almost continuously.
I had no idea that Randy wasn’t in the HOF. Man, that reflects rather poorly on the legitimacy of that organization. Period. His work spans multiple groups, different styles, has unique creativity, etc. And you are completely correct Adam that from an entertainment perspective, Randy is a better interview than most musicians; his stories are better, more relatable, and he’s just a fun guy to listen to. I’m putting him on my ‘wanna have a beer with’ chart for sure! Nicely done.
I agree, it's definitely a travesty that the guess who, BTO, and 3 dog night are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. what the Hell are they thinking??????????????
another of those bands and songs that are forever intertwined in my life...I graduated in 1973 and The Guess Who and BTO later are all there...Thank You Mr Bachman and everyone else, yea, include yourself Professor! Great interview!
The interviews are always intersting, but Randy has to be one of the best interviews ever. This is all the sound I grew up and became an adult on and hearing the deeper stories (I won't lie, some, few, I've heard before) behind these is always a high part to my day.
Only Randy knows how to tell and story and totally captivate you. He gets so emotional when he relays a story, you can help but get caught in the web! Proud Canadian here very proud of our homegrown boy Randy!
Awesome episode Professor! Big fan of Randy Bachman! Love the Guess Who and BTO! Even a fan of his son Tal's music! I'm really grateful for all the great music Randy had gave us! Thanks for keeping the music alive Professor!
Yep! Does he look like the stereotypical rock god? No. Sing like a stereotypical rock god? Nope. He was soooo talented and brilliant otherwise that he didn't need to.
This has to be one of my favorite interviews, the genius of BTO cannot be understated and to hear Randy Bachmans retelling of what actually led to these massive hits was pure gold! Thank you!
Seriously love your content Professor! Music is a huge part of who I am, and learning the history and background to some of my favorite songs brings the music to life. Keep up the good work brother.
I'm so glad he decided to release that song, even though it was only created as a jab at his brother. Thank you Mr. Bachman for giving us so much music to love for a lifetime.
One of my favourite Randy Bachman songs is "Lookin' Out For #1". One, I love the jazzy chords he used and two, the back story. Lenny Breau was Randy's mentor/teacher back when Randy was in his mid-teens. Randy asked Lenny to show him how to play the endings to a couple of jazz tunes. Randy ended up writing "Lookin' Out For #1" by putting the two endings together to make a song. He played the song to Lenny and Lenny said 'Well Man if play an ending at the beginning of the song, people will think the song's over.' (summarized from the "Every Song Tells a Story - Songbook - Stories as told by Randy Bachman") 🎸😎
How is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ??? What an entertaining guy. Great interview with insights into the Music business and using empty rooms to create ambience and reverb in songs.
Absolutely great video, great story behind the song. I hope you put out the full interview. There are so many songs Randy did with both bands which are in my category of “play over and over without ever getting sick of” and “loved it first time I heard it”. To name one of them as the best is impossible.
I'm a Wreckie for life. Thank you Randy, Tal and KoKo for helping me through the Pandemic every Friday evening! Be sure to catch the livestream on UA-cam on the 23rd.
Growing up in Winnipeg in the 70s was an amazing time and place. Randy is a legend yet still seems to be a real guy. My all time favorite BTO tune is Blue Collar.
The thing that makes this song the most are the lyrics. "Any love is good love...so I took what I could get". "You ain't seen nothing yet...you ain't been around". These lyrics the average person can relate.
The stutter in BTO’s Aint Seen Nothin Yet is like the trumpets in Chicago’s Saturday In The Park for me is Legendary masterpieces! They both fit so well! I can’t imagine either song without!
As a wedding jock I played taking care of business for 26 years. Everybody from young and old dancing on the dance floor every time you Play the song. Totally awesome to watch everybody something feet and clap their hands as the whole crowd is singing. My son and I always play these two songs when we're driving on every day trip we take. Everytime I hear You ain't seen nothing yet always gets me fired up and in a great mood. Hell, maybe I'll play them at my funeral.
Love this man's work over the years. My first experience was on 8 track recorded quadrophonic. Listening on a quad stereo with 4 large speakers of my brother's. " Not Fragile" still my favorite!
Old enough to have been in college when Guess Who was getting regular airplay and a young adult when BTO had their hits. They, and their songs, helped make those times so great. I’m a huge Randy Bachman fan!
Make it a movie...you and your brother from childhood til now. I'd love to see your life story and songs and true brotherly love. You got me tearing up.
Oh my God! People have told me this story for decades and I never believed them. Thanks, Professor, for putting the story to bed!! As always, you ROCK!!!
That song NEVER gets old! One of my favorites of all time. Thank you so much, Adam, for making an awesome song even more awesome with the wonderful history behind it. It adds so much more to the experience
I took my two children to the Guess Who reunion show back in 2010 I think. They kept asking me who are we going to see, I would reply The Guess Who, they would say who? The Guess Who LOL. My son had just turned 11, my daughter was five. One of the best shows we have ever seen. They loved it! I hope they decide to do another show together soon. It's been way too long! One of the greatest'60s and '70s bands ever.
Took them to see Journey as well, when they got back together with Steve Auguri. My Daughter loves, Don't Stop Believing. 😀 Keeping the Music alive! Love the Channel Brother.. Keep up the Great work. You need to interview Jim McCarty and Johnny Bee Badanjek from Mitch Ryder and The Rockets. They are Childhood friends. Bee played on Free Ride and many others. Jim was good friends with Hendrix, they recorded a song called the Jimi/Jimmy Jam. They are good friends of mine.. Lmk if you're interested.. I can contact them for you. Have a great night 🌃! Jer
On s sad note Randy lost his brother Robbie, BTO drummer this past week. Condolences to his family and a thanks for giving us the beat on our favourite songs from our favourite band.
This was one of the most enjoyable shows you've done. Randy is a total gem if you get to see him live, he's also so generous with his time and without a doubt the least pretentious rock star I've ever met. Just loves what he does, and life in general I guess.
“No Time” From the album “canned wheat” was actually not the hit version that you hear on the radio. They re-recorded the song for the “American Woman” album and that song became the single hit in late 1969
I have a new love for Randy Bachman. I have a T21 sister whom I've taken complete care of alone for 12 years since the death of our mother. But, in childhood, I did the same things. I picked her, carried her, played with her, and love on her whole life even when we didn't live together. I HAD to visit her at least every 2 or 3 days when I was raising my own family. I can't imagine life without her. I'm happy Randy's brother found so much success.
I loved this song from the first ti,me I heard it - it had so much energy, was so happy and something that you just sung along with whenever you heard it. I always took it that the stammer was because the guy was so excited by the girl, and that he knew he was going to end up with her. I never knew the story behind it but now I do it just makes the song even more special. Makes you wonder what gems never made it to a recording because someone in the chain didn't think it would work!
Terry Hall of The Specials has died aged 63. The Guardian has quite a lengthy article about him. The Two Tone movement in Coventry was hugely important. He was also in Fun Boy Three, who released a single with Bananarama and he had a huge UK hit with The Colourfield in 1985 called Thinking of You. He also released a lost classic album under the moniker Terry Blair and Anouchka. Ghost Town by The Specials had a generational impact with its message about urban decay and poverty at the same time as the riots of 1981. Alex Petridis also writes another article about Terry Hall in The Guardian. There will be a lot of sadness at his passing. RIP.
Great interview! BTO is one of my all time favorite bands! I had been hoping that you would do an interview with Randy at some point about this song! Great job!
I’ve seen Randy Bachman in concert twice. Once he was a solo and another time he and Burton Cummings performed together. What a treat. Both artists are very humble and down to earth. Randy is a fantastic musician and songwriter. Loved Randy in BTO and in the Guess Who. Thank you for this. Love your channel BTW. 👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦
Songs like photographs help us remember. They are both placeholders in time. You hear an old song or glimpse an old photo, memories of that time and place flood you. ( If you are lucky and your mind works that way) For me it was bopping around in my ‘66 Chevy 2 Nova 2 door laughing and giggling with the girl which I hoped to marry. She would sing “Ba ba ba babeee, you ain’t seen nothing yet.” In reference to our wedding night. Alas I went away to college and in my absence she found another. I never returned to that West Texas town, to live. Man I wish I still had the car though.
A lot of great music came from Canadian bands. BTO, The Guess Who, Chilliwack, April Wine, Rush, and the list goes on and on. The first time I saw Randy Bachman was back in’95 at the Hard Rock in Calgary. It was mind blowing.
The Bare naked Ladies came from Canada. My mother met one of their mothers and she said he remembered me from school. I didn’t remember them because they were in a lower grade. My parents pastor also did motorcycle training course with one of them.
Randy has a radio show/podcast, called Vinyl Tap, that plays Sundays up here in Canada, on the Corus Radio networks' classic rock stations! If you get a chance to listen to it, you should. I make it a point every Sunday to tune it at 21:00 MST to his show. Great story teller he is. He did a number with Neil Young a few years ago about his time in Winterpeg, Winnipeg, called Prairie Town. I kinda like that one! Not a #1, but pure Canadianna!
Wow, not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? After hearing all the songs he wrote, the hits he was responsible for I am shocked he isn't in the Hall of Fame. That was a great story and a fun guy to listen to. I love that song but I had no idea about the story. Such a cool story.
@Tessmage Tessera that was messed up. Pat definitely deserved her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was a hit machine in the 80's and was one of the first stars on MTV too.
@@brianlane9534 I wouldn't be surprised if payola plays a major role in the RnRHoF since everything else in America is for sale these days. A legal form of prostitution to be honest, not gonna lie....
I grew up just outside of Winninpeg. Randy, BTO and The Guess Who wer all local legends. My High School Librarian when to school with Randy and his brother and he used to tell us stories all the time of when they were growing up. BTO should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hands down one of the most entertaing rock'n'roll bands ever!
POLL: With today's song in mind, what is your pick for the greatest singalong chorus of the 70s?
We Are The Champions by Queen.
Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
Definitely coming back later to enjoy the answers to this question!
American woman..stay away from me!!
American woman..mama let me BE-EEE!!
We Are The Champions and Another Brick In The Wall have been mentioned, so I'll add The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy.
I grew up in the 70's, listening to and loving the Guess Who and BTO. Every time one of his songs came on the radio my dad would turn it up. He grew up just down the street from Randy and had babysat him when Randy was a child and was so proud of how successful Randy had become. I met Randy in 2000. I introduced myself and mentioned that my dad had babysat him. Randy thought for a minute then said "Gingles, eh? Was your dad's name Johnny?" I was floored that he would remember his name! We had a very nice chat after that, he was so nice to talk with!
Great story ✌🇨🇦
Thanks for sharing, great story! When I began playing guitar, BTO's songs were easy to figure out, for the most part, yet they were still so relevant, substantial even.
Your dad is so lucky to have babysat a legend.
It's amazing how many stories their are with artists and bands in the music business about songs or strange circumstances that led to some of the greatest songs.
For instance Black Sabbath had finished recording the album that would be Paranoid and the record company said they needed one more song or another song that could be a single and they started jamming and came up with Paranoid in 5 minutes.Ozzy just improvised the lyrics and he worked on what became the definitive lyrics,but the music and at least some of the lyrics for Paranoid were written in like 5 minutes.Its just amazing.
That’s really cool! I know a few of the babysitters who watched me and my brother remember us. Not in a good way! We were unruly to say the least. Lol.
This gentleman is instantly likable and his enthusiasm for rock music is infectious.
Agreed
I had the privilege of talking with Mr. Bachman on one occasion a few years ago. What a down to earth, humble and kind man. They say never meet your heroes. Well he is one you could meet and not come away disappointed in any way.
So true. Randy is a gem.
I’m so glad we finally got both Burton Cummings AND Randy Bachman on here!
I hear you. I got to meet mick fleetwood, wolf man jack, carmine appice, even had chris wilson from goid charlotte sit in for a couple songs at a gig. Never been disappointed. Mick bought me a drink at his club outside dc where wolfman was doing a show.
In the mid eighties the bartender at a club in Florida introduced me to Randy. At first I thought he he was Jerking my chain because he sure didn't act like a rock star at the height of his popularity. Just a really great guy! He said he was there checking out a band to see if he might produce them.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 where is burton interview???
The beauty is that he is so excited to talk about the song. It seems a lot of artists get tired of talking about their music, especially their greatest hits from days gone by. It feels like this interview is as fresh as the day he released it. Randy Bachman is a Canadian treasure.
He's awesome. A 2 hour interview that was so fun.
He’s just a very sweet guy.
Most touched by his taking his crippled brother to school each day, and how close they were. His music is the frosting on the cake. Such a great interview 👍 thank you for bringing new context to an old artist.
For some reason kids with disabled siblings become more intuitive if the sibling is treated like a kid first and not like there disability. It sounds like there parents raised them right!
Randy is still full of energy. Love the story about carrying his brother back and forth to school. That is true love.
Randy is a Canadian gem. He did a tour several years a go called "Every Song Tells a Story" and went through the often hilarious backstories behind his major Guess Who and BTO hits. Even have a signed CD of that show, too. He's continued that legacy for years on a regular weekend CBC radio show called Vinyl Tap. A really fun listen. Thanks for this interview, Adam!
Thanks Robster. I though of you last night as I was preparing the Thumbnail. Oh Canada!
Vinyl Tap! 😂😂😂. Almost had to clean my keyboard off. Awesome that Randy is serious about his craft yet doesn’t take it too seriously.
Proves that Canadians are just impeccable people.
@@kevinv3082 He’s got an incredible amount of creative energy. He’s pushing 80 and still going strong!
I hope he wrote his brother a check 😎
Randy Bachman could take any phrase and turn it into a rock and roll classic because he had that undeniable talent of rhythm that you couldn't help but move your feet to, he is one of the greatest rock song writers even when he is just fooling around. Great episode professor! I hope there is more of Randy
Much more to come by friend!
He really knew how to make a song rock, from the hooks down to the music.
He’s not in the RRHOF?? WHAAAAT!? I have no words.
@@newenglandgirlatheart that is unbelievable! He wrong some of the best songs in all of rock
That interview just made my day. It sounded so fun. Plus, finding out how close he and his brother were, and that his brother was crippled for 5 years but overcame everything and ended up becoming a very successful businessman who was just "taking care of business".
Such an awesome story about how sibling rivalry turns into an irresistibly catchy classic!
I heard this was about elvis ,could be wrong.Was alleged elvis had a ring TCB,taking care of business,who knows?
I love his music and he seems cool BUT…… it’s well known Randy has been caught exaggerating his stories and caught lying on his childhood and while in the Guess Who and😢 BTO.
There is a site called Rock History Music with John Bolten who interviews tons of artists and is based in Canada and it’s well known for telling lies or exaggerating stories. Just saying…….. Still love his approach to life and music just passing a bit of information here.🎤☮️😎
Always loved this song. I can't believe it was originally a joke on his brother and he didn't want to release it. Absolute classic and brings me back to when this played on AM radio.
Excellent interview. Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are two of my favourite musicians. The original Guess Who should have been in the Rock and Roll hall of fame decades ago. It only devalues the Rock and Roll hall of Fame, by not having worthy artists in it. Thanks for your continued great work, Professor.
The Rock and Roll hall has been a joke for thirty years
I love the stories about how these songs came about. Randy Bachman is incredibly talented and has written some amazing music. BTO deserves to be in the Rock Hall of Fame for sure.
I loved Randy's story about carrying his brother to and from school on his back. It instantly reminded me of that song "He ain't heavy, he's my brother." WOW! What a great and lovely story, and to think that this was a real-life event. Just WOW! Many thanks to you, Professor of Rock.
Agreed. That was very cool story, and a touching end to the question we were wondering about.
wow he really was Proud of his brother and the love for him is still there what a man ,you can tell he was emotional when taking about him...
So adorable to watch!
He actually did walk to school in 3 feet of snow ❄️
You are absolutely correct that it is a complete joke that Randy isn't in the R&R Hall of Fame. He helped provide the soundtrack of my youth.
Agree 100 percent Randy isn't and Motley Crue isn't who sold 100 million records just got done selling out stadium tour 40 years after 1st record has had movies and best selling books about them. Has recognizable members all of the world. Them and Randy aren't in but thank God Laura Nyro is right lol jk
I think Madonna is the RRHOF. This means that the people responsible for induction process are not that bright. I'm not offended when the real talents are overlooked. Who'd want to join a club like that.
been to the rrhof and cleveland. meh and meh
*"I am Speechless....Randy is Our Canadian Ambassador and a Gem of a Human Being!"*
*"Thank You 'Professor of Rock'..That was an Incredible Interview...W0W!♡¡"*
This song came out when I was in junior high school. In class, occasionally a teacher would call on me when I wasn't really paying attention. Rather than ADMIT that, I would intentionally begin stuttering and blurt out a line of this song. Usually the class laughed and the teacher moved on to another student to answer her question. Thank you Randy!
I love it. Thanks for sharing that!
M-M-M-Mrs!
That's funny!
Jerry...?
When I was in preschool, the teacher had us sing a song, and when it was my turn, I was screaming, "Taking care of business", and dancing, while all the other kids sang songs like twinkle twinkle little star or happy birthday, and the teacher told my parents I was being rambunctious and random. My dad asked what random words were I singing, and she said the only thing she understood was "taking care of business", and my dad informed her that was a hit song on the radio. I was three.
I love it when Adam supplies trivia for a song or album that even blows away the artist who wrote the song!😆
...Only 'Rock & Roll nuts', know HOW!! (13:34) ...ha-HAA!! ....keep educatin', Prof. ...
Thanks William.
Ha ha. Thanks RBS.
So cool!
I've stuttered for most of my 56 years. Thus I have a real love/hate relationship with this song (and The Who's "My Generation"). The song itself is great, stutter and all. But people would use it to mock me. Complete strangers would even ask me to sing it. And I'm of two minds when it comes to the "teasing" aspect of its origins; brothers can get away with that kind of ribbing, but it's different when coming from others. As I've gotten older, though (and more comfortable with myself and my stutter), I've grown to appreciate this song for its own sake. Thanks, Prof. 🤘🙂
I’ve stuttered for over 50 years, as well. My feelings about this and My Generation are very similar. Especially because, of course, nobody stutters while singing.
But Bachman, in this video, seemed to suggest that this song made stuttering cool.
A totally new perspective for me.
My stuttering neighbour finally married in his 50s. He said he hadn't expected any woman would want him with his handicap.
I had to laugh; imagine a man believing for 50 years that a woman would care what a man had to say. 😉
@@BrianSmartMD Max Headroom made stuttering cool...for about two months. 😆
It's been said that you can tell a true artist because even their palettes where they mix the colours, and the rags where they clean their brushes, have an uncanny amount of undeniable messy artistic flare. Artistry is just part of their being. Randy Bachman does this with music, and as a fellow Canuck living my rebellious teens when BTO were at their peak, I couldn't be more proud of that man's longevity and legacy! Along with Burton Cummings.
Thanks for featuring Randy. The R&R hall of fame sadly is missing a lot of great artists
Randy was made for the Hall of Fame. His whole life was Hall of Fame stuff. This was fantastic… thank you! 😀
I took my teenage boys to see BTO at Canada’s Wonderland Park where we sat on the ground and enjoyed this band one summer night. Every time I hear this song, I think of that memory of our family together. Hearing this just adds a layer of depth to that experience.
I wish I could have listened to the concert. I had to work at Canada’s Wonderland to make money. Great memories!
Randy Bachman is a musical genius. Touching story about Randy's brother. Thank you POR.
Randy Bachman is Winnipeg Rock Royalty! Involved in not just one, but two monster bands that charted to #1! Amazing! And for BTO and The Guess Who to be excluded from the Rock & Roll HOF is absolutely a travesty! #JusticeForRandy
Absolutely. 💯 #JusticeForRandy
Agreed 💯 2 of the bands I "ALWAYS" mention when ranting about the RRHF! They, along with many other talented musicians/bands should have been inducted years ago😔
ya, guess who/ bto / randy b. should be in the rrhof. so should
grand funk railroad, three dog night, n emerson, lake, n palmer.
@@driver4011 Great mentions, always on my list also, I always add Blue Oyster Cult and Steppenwolf !
agree......steppenwolf n b o c should definitely be in the rrhof.
I am ABSOLUTELY APPALLED he is not in the Rock Hall… but not entirely surprised. Look at how long it took them to induct Rush. Randy is an absolute class act, and I am so proud he (and Rush, my favourite band) are Canadian ✌🏻
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Rush....just played La Villa earlier today for my 11 year old. Wow...just amazing.
I totally agree, they're inducting rap and country so called artists and missing BTO, WTF !!!
I saw Randy Bachman 8 times live and met him. What a great Canadian artist. Cheers! ✌️🇨🇦
Thanks Dwayne. I agree. A great Canadian.
I watched him play in Toronto at the Hard Rock cafe .It was sponsors by Q107 .I got to stand 6ft away from him with my good friend who got us the tickets .I was blown away by his talent .Probably the most underrated guitar player in rock !and now he's teaching on UA-cam .Sharing his knowledge! Just Amazing
Canadian gold, so upbeat the interview. Burton sat down with me at a blackjack table, just the two of us, late one night, back in the 1990's. I thanked him and all I thought about was if he and Randy had never parted. So beautiful to see they have collaborated as time has has passed. Great video professor, grateful.
I wish you'd do a program about Guess Who's smash hit "Undun", Adam, and get both Randy and Burton on a three-way interview, because there just so much to unpack about that amazing: classic, such as: the Bob Dylan connection, how radio listener demand took it from being just a B-side to one of the group's most popular songs, how Randy played jazz chords on his guitar to give "Undun" a sound distinct in the whole Guess Who discography, how Burton's love of Jethro Tull's sound inspired his own memorable flute solo, how Randy talked him into buying the flute when they were at a music store, and how even though he'd never played the flute before in his life, was given a tip by a sales person at the store that encouraged him to give it a try, then mastered it so quickly that he played the instrument at a concert they gave that same night (!), what's the story behind the mysterious woman in the song and was it based on something that really happened, and how both of them regard it as a favorite song on their playlist and Randy's best composition (as do I).
And let me add my opinion that not only is this a great performance by the entire band, it's includes some of Burton's most inspired singing, and that says a lot when we consider how many of his vocals are unforgettable.
I'd heard that it was about a woman at a party they attended who was going through a bad LSD trip. Great record.
That song is chilling.
I love these classic rock stories, professor. There's so many of them. Thanks for this episode. This is yet another band that I grew up listening to. Great episode.
Rock on!
*There are so many of them. When did using plurals go out of style??? I see and hear this too often.
@@riproar11 There's one in every crowd. Go away.
*There’s too many question marks??? When did plural question marks come into style? I see and hear this far too often. And I just have to comment because my ego says so.
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There are a lot of points in my life I can point to and say it was a little kid's dream come true. Meeting BTO was the first one of those. I was 21, cutting my teeth at a local concert venue. We had BTO that night, but they had another gig earlier in the day - opening for Van Halen at the local basketball arena. BTO's tour manager arranged for me to see them play, and meet the guys during sound check. When I walked through the backstage area to go out front, they were playing American Woman. After they finished playing that song, their tour manager introduced me to the guys, who were all as nice as could be. When I got back to my venue to prepare for the show, it his me... some of my favorite rock stars knew my name! 21 year old me said this is definitely the life for me... lol
Wow! Cool story. Thanks for sharing!
.. Tumbleweed, for the Story WIN! ...the Best I got, was meeting 90's Dance singer Crystal Waters "Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee)", at a Tower Records...s'not the same, Man...."😑"...ha-HAA!!
So cool they got to know you like that! I love them.
One man's joke is another man's jewel.
You said it!
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damn that's a good one!
The guitar riff just after "nothing yet" and the chord progressions always reminded me of the The Who's Babba O'riley ("teenage wasteland"). I never imagined that this was such a big world-wide hit. You can tell Randy has a great sense of humor; that's probably why he still looks healthy after all these decades.
Yup. Randy focused on his physical health a few years back, exercising, watching his diet, dropped a lot if weight. He was over 300lbs.
Baba O’Riley is a cool song.
Randy also avoided the drinking and drug scene for most of his music career. Not hard to see the difference between him and those who choose the wild life.
That's the song I couldn't remember the name to that the riff reminded me of.
@@mrnobody3161 I didn't notice that. At first I didn't think it was the same guy until he mentioned breaking a string on his guitar an "American Woman" resulting..... Looks really good....
This song just makes people happy. It's about a guy with a speech impediment who gets some serious lovin' from a girl who was warm and willing. We should all be so lucky. I love this song, it gives people joy. Everywhere it comes on, folks just perk up and start singing along. Joke or no joke, it's magic.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a joke. Randy has been in OUR Hall of Fame for a very long time!
Randy, Professor, thank you for this! ❤️🎸🎵🎹🥁
Every American thinks it's a joke. I do too. I almost get disappointed when my favorite bands are inducted.
Very much agreed.
Listening to BTO/The Guess Who was such a passage of right to becoming a teenager in the seventies that Randy’s music seemed like it came from a distant family member who could never show up in person for holidays, family reunions, weddings, or any other kind of function where, otherwise, certain family members are never seen. Lol!
Was fortunate enough to see the original lineup of BTO in a small, 1800 seat venue in the early ‘80’s. Absolutely loved every moment of one very, very familiar song after another.
Truth is that BTO is, and always will be, “inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame” built without walls, rules, or whatever biases, which is the hearts of millions of fans all over the world.
Thank you very much Mr Randy Bachman for all the enjoyment and fond memories you are part of from having the privilege of growing up during the seventies, a decade of so much wonderful music being released almost continuously.
I had no idea that Randy wasn’t in the HOF. Man, that reflects rather poorly on the legitimacy of that organization. Period. His work spans multiple groups, different styles, has unique creativity, etc. And you are completely correct Adam that from an entertainment perspective, Randy is a better interview than most musicians; his stories are better, more relatable, and he’s just a fun guy to listen to. I’m putting him on my ‘wanna have a beer with’ chart for sure! Nicely done.
They’re just such a joke. No morals whatsoever.
I agree, it's definitely a travesty that the guess who, BTO, and 3 dog night are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. what the Hell are they thinking??????????????
another of those bands and songs that are forever intertwined in my life...I graduated in 1973 and The Guess Who and BTO later are all there...Thank You Mr Bachman and everyone else, yea, include yourself Professor! Great interview!
The interviews are always intersting, but Randy has to be one of the best interviews ever. This is all the sound I grew up and became an adult on and hearing the deeper stories (I won't lie, some, few, I've heard before) behind these is always a high part to my day.
I loved BTO! I had their albums and blasted their music. They were a big part of my teenage years.💙
Only Randy knows how to tell and story and totally captivate you. He gets so emotional when he relays a story, you can help but get caught in the web! Proud Canadian here very proud of our homegrown boy Randy!
Awesome episode Professor! Big fan of Randy Bachman! Love the Guess Who and BTO! Even a fan of his son Tal's music! I'm really grateful for all the great music Randy had gave us! Thanks for keeping the music alive Professor!
Once again, the Professor comes through! Great topic, one of my favorite bands from the Seventies! it doesn't get any better than this!
While hugely successful, Randy Bachman is still underrated. Not enough people know the impact he has had on rock and roll.
I have to agree.
Yep! Does he look like the stereotypical rock god? No. Sing like a stereotypical rock god? Nope. He was soooo talented and brilliant otherwise that he didn't need to.
I mean, he still isn’t in the RRHOF, because they have no morals. 😞
This has to be one of my favorite interviews, the genius of BTO cannot be understated and to hear Randy Bachmans retelling of what actually led to these massive hits was pure gold! Thank you!
Randy Bachman is a Canadian Legend. The fact that The Guess Who or BTO are not in the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame is a Canadian Tragedy.
Seriously love your content Professor!
Music is a huge part of who I am, and learning the history and background to some of my favorite songs brings the music to life.
Keep up the good work brother.
Loved his work with both groups. Nearly every song was a gem, but for me, Let It Ride has some wonderful vocal harmony in it.
I'm so glad I got to grow up and hear this in real time.... If I was 17 years old now I wouldn't have anything good to listen to 😒
I'm so glad he decided to release that song, even though it was only created as a jab at his brother. Thank you Mr. Bachman for giving us so much music to love for a lifetime.
It’s great to see a musician happy with his success and proud of the history of rock and roll great job!
No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature is a killer song, of which Bachman did the first half. It's one of my absolute favorites.
Such a classic song!
One of my favourite Randy Bachman songs is "Lookin' Out For #1". One, I love the jazzy chords he used and two, the back story. Lenny Breau was Randy's mentor/teacher back when Randy was in his mid-teens. Randy asked Lenny to show him how to play the endings to a couple of jazz tunes. Randy ended up writing "Lookin' Out For #1" by putting the two endings together to make a song. He played the song to Lenny and Lenny said 'Well Man if play an ending at the beginning of the song, people will think the song's over.' (summarized from the "Every Song Tells a Story - Songbook - Stories as told by Randy Bachman")
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Randy had so many awesome guitar riffs throughout his career.
How is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ??? What an entertaining guy. Great interview with insights into the Music business and using empty rooms to create ambience and reverb in songs.
Absolutely great video, great story behind the song. I hope you put out the full interview.
There are so many songs Randy did with both bands which are in my category of “play over and over without ever getting sick of” and “loved it first time I heard it”. To name one of them as the best is impossible.
Before watching even a second of this video I know you're referring to Randy Bachman. His banter between songs is almost as good as the music itself
He's such a great storyteller.
He’s a cool dude.
I'm a Wreckie for life. Thank you Randy, Tal and KoKo for helping me through the Pandemic every Friday evening! Be sure to catch the livestream on UA-cam on the 23rd.
Awesome!
Very sweet and generous that he did this.
Growing up in Winnipeg in the 70s was an amazing time and place. Randy is a legend yet still seems to be a real guy. My all time favorite BTO tune is Blue Collar.
The thing that makes this song the most are the lyrics. "Any love is good love...so I took what I could get". "You ain't seen nothing yet...you ain't been around". These lyrics the average person can relate.
They don’t write them like that anymore.
The stutter in BTO’s Aint Seen Nothin Yet is like the trumpets in Chicago’s Saturday In The Park for me is Legendary masterpieces! They both fit so well! I can’t imagine either song without!
It seems that sometimes the most unintentional songs are the best and defining haha! Cheers man
It's very true. Thanks RC32
@@ProfessorofRock Cheers Adam!
Next time I’ll decide to make a song out of the silliest thing my sister does.
As a wedding jock I played taking care of business for 26 years. Everybody from young and old dancing on the dance floor every time you Play the song. Totally awesome to watch everybody something feet and clap their hands as the whole crowd is singing. My son and I always play these two songs when we're driving on every day trip we take. Everytime I hear You ain't seen nothing yet always gets me fired up and in a great mood. Hell, maybe I'll play them at my funeral.
Love this man's work over the years. My first experience was on 8 track recorded quadrophonic. Listening on a quad stereo with 4 large speakers of my brother's. " Not Fragile" still my favorite!
One of Winnipeg’s favourite sons. Randy Bachman is a national treasure.
R.I.P. Robby Bacman 1-13-22 Aged 69 co-founder of BTO
Old enough to have been in college when Guess Who was getting regular airplay and a young adult when BTO had their hits. They, and their songs, helped make those times so great. I’m a huge Randy Bachman fan!
Wow, his fingerprints are all over some legendary tracks.
He's a phenomenal writer.
The pure, sheer talent of this man.
Make it a movie...you and your brother from childhood til now. I'd love to see your life story and songs and true brotherly love. You got me tearing up.
I smiled and laughed through this whole video. I’ve seen BTO a few times in concert. You Rock Adam. Thank you.
Thank you for this Professor! Even today, listening to snippets... I am energized.
Oh my God! People have told me this story for decades and I never believed them. Thanks, Professor, for putting the story to bed!! As always, you ROCK!!!
That song NEVER gets old! One of my favorites of all time. Thank you so much, Adam, for making an awesome song even more awesome with the wonderful history behind it. It adds so much more to the experience
I took my two children to the Guess Who reunion show back in 2010 I think. They kept asking me who are we going to see, I would reply The Guess Who, they would say who? The Guess Who LOL. My son had just turned 11, my daughter was five. One of the best shows we have ever seen. They loved it! I hope they decide to do another show together soon. It's been way too long! One of the greatest'60s and '70s bands ever.
Great memories! Thanks for sharing. I love taking my kids to concerts.
Haha, love how the name confuses people for a minute and then they’re like, OHHH.
Took them to see Journey as well, when they got back together with Steve Auguri.
My Daughter loves, Don't Stop Believing. 😀 Keeping the Music alive!
Love the Channel Brother.. Keep up the Great work. You need to interview Jim McCarty and Johnny Bee Badanjek from Mitch Ryder and The Rockets. They are Childhood friends. Bee played on Free Ride and many others. Jim was good friends with Hendrix, they recorded a song called the Jimi/Jimmy Jam. They are good friends of mine.. Lmk if you're interested.. I can contact them for you. Have a great night 🌃! Jer
On s sad note Randy lost his brother Robbie, BTO drummer this past week. Condolences to his family and a thanks for giving us the beat on our favourite songs from our favourite band.
Man, I wish I could see Randy and Fred do it again, just one more time!
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It's one of those songs that never grows old and can't be dated.
A song for all generations
This was one of the most enjoyable shows you've done. Randy is a total gem if you get to see him live, he's also so generous with his time and without a doubt the least pretentious rock star I've ever met. Just loves what he does, and life in general I guess.
“No Time” From the album “canned wheat” was actually not the hit version that you hear on the radio. They re-recorded the song for the “American Woman” album and that song became the single hit in late 1969
It’s my favorite Guess Who song.
I never grew up but I'm 60 now and back in the 70s all we had was AM radio and loved it.
Looking Out For #1 is Randy Bachman's finest moment.
Must agree. I'm getting chills just thinking about it! Jazzy, cool and melancholy.
I have a new love for Randy Bachman. I have a T21 sister whom I've taken complete care of alone for 12 years since the death of our mother. But, in childhood, I did the same things. I picked her, carried her, played with her, and love on her whole life even when we didn't live together. I HAD to visit her at least every 2 or 3 days when I was raising my own family. I can't imagine life without her. I'm happy Randy's brother found so much success.
I loved this song from the first ti,me I heard it - it had so much energy, was so happy and something that you just sung along with whenever you heard it. I always took it that the stammer was because the guy was so excited by the girl, and that he knew he was going to end up with her. I never knew the story behind it but now I do it just makes the song even more special. Makes you wonder what gems never made it to a recording because someone in the chain didn't think it would work!
It’s such a great song! I always stammer like this when I get excited.
Thank you for creating one of the finest channels on UA-cam!
Can’t get enough of your content. It is our generation’s gold.
Terry Hall of The Specials has died aged 63. The Guardian has quite a lengthy article about him. The Two Tone movement in Coventry was hugely important. He was also in Fun Boy Three, who released a single with Bananarama and he had a huge UK hit with The Colourfield in 1985 called Thinking of You. He also released a lost classic album under the moniker Terry Blair and Anouchka. Ghost Town by The Specials had a generational impact with its message about urban decay and poverty at the same time as the riots of 1981. Alex Petridis also writes another article about Terry Hall in The Guardian. There will be a lot of sadness at his passing. RIP.
Oh no! That’s so sad. R.I.P. Terry. Now I will play Ghost Town and Message to Rudy in his honor.
Fun music. Professor this is another great interview. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Great interview! BTO is one of my all time favorite bands! I had been hoping that you would do an interview with Randy at some point about this song! Great job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the back story. Thanks for being a part of my life..... happy memories.
I’ve seen Randy Bachman in concert twice. Once he was a solo and another time he and Burton Cummings performed together. What a treat. Both artists are very humble and down to earth. Randy is a fantastic musician and songwriter. Loved Randy in BTO and in the Guess Who. Thank you for this. Love your channel BTW. 👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦
Love this song, the best of their songs. Great interview thanks.
Songs like photographs help us remember. They are both placeholders in time. You hear an old song or glimpse an old photo, memories of that time and place flood you. ( If you are lucky and your mind works that way) For me it was bopping around in my ‘66 Chevy 2 Nova 2 door laughing and giggling with the girl which I hoped to marry. She would sing “Ba ba ba babeee, you ain’t seen nothing yet.” In reference to our wedding night. Alas I went away to college and in my absence she found another. I never returned to that West Texas town, to live. Man I wish I still had the car though.
Just 10 seconds of an old, familiar song can bring back so many great memories.
One of my favourite songs of all time. Always makes me smile
A lot of great music came from Canadian bands. BTO, The Guess Who, Chilliwack, April Wine, Rush, and the list goes on and on. The first time I saw Randy Bachman was back in’95 at the Hard Rock in Calgary. It was mind blowing.
The Bare naked Ladies came from Canada. My mother met one of their mothers and she said he remembered me from school. I didn’t remember them because they were in a lower grade. My parents pastor also did motorcycle training course with one of them.
It's a new one from The Professor!!!
NOW my day will commence, in fine style....Thank You, Adam!
Thanks Barry!
Randy has a radio show/podcast, called Vinyl Tap, that plays Sundays up here in Canada, on the Corus Radio networks' classic rock stations! If you get a chance to listen to it, you should. I make it a point every Sunday to tune it at 21:00 MST to his show. Great story teller he is. He did a number with Neil Young a few years ago about his time in Winterpeg, Winnipeg, called Prairie Town. I kinda like that one! Not a #1, but pure Canadianna!
I could listen to Randy Bachman stories all day long.
Wow, not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? After hearing all the songs he wrote, the hits he was responsible for I am shocked he isn't in the Hall of Fame.
That was a great story and a fun guy to listen to. I love that song but I had no idea about the story. Such a cool story.
The rnr hof has no merit.
@Tessmage Tessera that was messed up. Pat definitely deserved her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was a hit machine in the 80's and was one of the first stars on MTV too.
They have the nerve to put Jay-Z in but then they leave out Iron Maiden. 🤦♀️
@@brianlane9534 I wouldn't be surprised if payola plays a major role in the RnRHoF since everything else in America is for sale these days. A legal form of prostitution to be honest, not gonna lie....
I grew up just outside of Winninpeg. Randy, BTO and The Guess Who wer all local legends. My High School Librarian when to school with Randy and his brother and he used to tell us stories all the time of when they were growing up. BTO should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hands down one of the most entertaing rock'n'roll bands ever!
Let it Ride.........but I love this song as well. So good to hear him on the interview. Keep on rockin' Professor.
Thanks Billy!
Same. Let it Ride was a masterpiece. Should have gone #1.