--- product_id: 27168156 title: "Bachman-Turner Overdrive II" brand: "bachman turner overdrive" price: "£12.77" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27168156-bachman-turner-overdrive-ii store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Bachman-Turner Overdrive II **Brand:** bachman turner overdrive **Price:** £12.77 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bachman-Turner Overdrive II by bachman turner overdrive - **How much does it cost?** £12.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27168156-bachman-turner-overdrive-ii) ## Best For - bachman turner overdrive enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bachman turner overdrive brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The group's second album roared its way up the charts in 1973 thanks to the working man's anthems Takin' Care of Business and Let It Ride . Those smash hits join Blown; Stonegates; Give It Time; Tramp; I Don't Have to Hide , and Welcome Home (Bachman's take on the life of a rock musician). ## Images ![Bachman-Turner Overdrive II - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71rmw2wjDJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ B T O..."Bachman-Turner Overdrive 2"...1973 PolyGram Records, Inc. *by K***" on Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014* I originally bought this album, on vinyl, in June of 1975. On July 5, 2014, I bought this album, in CD format, from Amazon. I'd like to review this album, as follows:1. "Blown"...This opening song is okay, but it's my LEAST favorite on this album.2. "Welome Home"...Because of THIS song's title, I think that this should have been the OPENING song, in my opinion. I think that this song is great, in every way possible. I really LOVE this song.3. "Stonegates"...This song is pretty good. I can remember when it was the Flip Side of the 45 r.p.m. single "Takin' Care Of Business". This song seems to have a country rock feel to it.4. "Let It Ride"...I always LOVED this song too, but it took me awhile to discover that it was Bachman-Turner Overdrive, until I bought THIS record, in 1975. "Let It Ride" climbed all the way to #23, on the TOP 40 Charts, in 1974.5. "Give It Time"...This song is pretty good.6. "Tramp"...I really LOVE this song. It reminds me, in certain parts, of BTO's earlier song "Don't Get Yourself in Trouble", which is a little more INTENSE than "Tramp" is. Another song that kind of reminds me of "Tramp" is the song "On The Radio", by Cheap Trick, from their 1978 album "Heaven Tonight".7. "I Don't Have To Hide"...This song is pretty decent. It almost feat. an Indian or even a Voodoo beat to it, making this song rather eerie @ times. But it's fun to listen to, anyway.8. "Takin' Care Of Business"...Here is the hit single that introduced me to Bachman-Turner Overdrive. I loved this song right from the very start. It will always remind me of when I just graduated from High School, in 1974. This hit climbed the TOP 40 charts to #12, in June 1974. I STILL think that THIS song is GREAT. And it seems as though I was hearing "Let It Ride" almost around the SAME time, that I was hearing "Takin' Care Of Business".This album was originally released in December 1973, making this album over 40 years old, now. And it sure brings back a lot of memories for me. This "Bachman-Turner Overdrive 2" album is highly recommended, by me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Randy's Revenge *by P***F on Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2008* Bachman-Turner Overdrive is most likely the most under-rated Rock Band of the 1970's. After leaving the Guess Who in 1970 and the failure of Brave Belt to capture any attention, Randy was about left for dead by the Record Companies and Rock Audiences. Burton Cummings was going on in the Rock Magazines about Randy being: "All Washed-Up" and/or a: "Has-Been".Well, with C.F. Turner on great gruff vocals and brothers Robbie and Tim on drums and guitars, Randy still had the Talent, and with these players, all that was missing between him and the Top of the Charts were the right songs.This second record by BTO has the Songs, and they are Classic Rock Songs. Some of the best Rock of the 1970's. Song's that are still remembered today, as some of the best of that Decade, are right here on: "Bachman-Turner Overdrive II."With: "Blown", "Welcome Home" "Stonegates","Let It Ride" & "Takin Care Of Business" all together on one Record, it is easy to see WHY this Record sold millions of copies. There are more Great Songs on this One Record, than many other Bands could muster-up over a 10 Year time span.Things do get a bit Sub-standard on Side B with: "Tramp" & "I Don't Have To Hide" being weak tunes. The reason for the inclusion of those two, is simple...this Album was rushed out quickly after the release of BTO {The 1st}, if Randy & Fred, had a bit more time to write Tunes, these two wouldn't have made the cut. But to cash-in on the Steamroller that the Band was becoming, Live Concerts were generating lot's of new Fans in 1973 {I saw them in September of that year, and they were Rock Solid Excellent.}. The sales of the first LP were constant, it was selling more copies every month. This Band was on the edge of Major Stardom, we knew it and the Record Company was aware that Teenagers of 1973 were starvin' for some plain & simple: "ROCK" Music. Groups such as Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer were the most popular acts of the day, and in-between those Synths sneaks in a Group of Guitar Slingers that HAD the riffs and Leads that we were waiting for. Randy Bachman is a real smart Guy, the reason for Bachman-Turner Overdrives MASSIVE success in 1974 was that he was wise enough to KEEP IT SIMPLE !!! This is Music that we could try to play in our garages, and Randy just like John Fogerty of CCR knew that, this Music was the Key.Yeah, there are some clinkers on this one, but it is almost a: "Greatest Hits" Record, all by itself. BTO Became big, Big, BIG because of this Record and the one that came next. Burton Cummings had some egg on his face when Randy started collecting Gold Records by the Truckload & Wheelbarrels full of cash because of these songs.This is a Great Record, this is Great Rock Music, Randy had his Day and this is it.Four Stars !!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welcome Home!!!!! *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015* I had to buy BTO II twice because of this, but still this is a good idea putting the two albums together. The material is short and to-the-point so to see them packaged together here gives the listener more to take in and it doesn't leave you wanting more like a single album would do. The first album, with the exception of "Gimme Your Money Please" and "Blue Collar" (a pair of songs I've heard on the radio once VERY late at night) is nothing but deep cuts. The second album is the breakthrough and is a shining example of what good rock n roll in the 70's is about. "Welcome Home", "Let It Ride" and "Takin Care of Business" are FM classics that are still playing today and well worth the spins. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27168156-bachman-turner-overdrive-ii](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/27168156-bachman-turner-overdrive-ii) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*