When "Moonie" (aka "Moon the Lune" or Keith Moon) introduces you and likes your music, you've made it, and that's good enough for me. These guys kicked 1970's butt.
Way back in 1973, before most anyone had heard of BTO, and even though they were canadian, they lived a little north of me in the border community of Blaine, WA, on a farm that Bachman brothers owned. It's there that they wrote most, if. not all of the numbers for their first 2 albums, including this iconic song. The cool part is, before they started their first tour they did a series of very-small-venue appearances all over Washington State - sort of a road trip shake-down tour. A few of the songs from their first album were getting significant play time on local FM stations (Gimme' You Money Please/ Little Gandy Dancer, etc), they were just starting to get traction nationally, and I'd already bought the first album. When I heard they were booked to do a show near me, at a converted movie theater in the tiny town Roy, WA, I called all of my friends (most of whom had never heard them) and we made the 45 min drive to Roy where we, along with maybe another 100 folks, were literally blown away by probably the best live show I've ever seen. It's truly one of the best memories of my early life.
One of the few rock songs about the average working joe! Have always loved this song and the lyrics! Give it up for the working man, and woman!! Thanks BTO for some great tunes :)
Great song from one of the most underrated bands there ever was... heard the riff and learned it on guitar, now I can't stop listening to it or playing it... ROCK ON BTO!
A prayer for a co-worker that I've learned that passed today. This song was she was. Her work ethic, professionalism, charity, courage, humour and respect with all her customers and peers was outstanding and truly she will be missed. Lisa . RIP God speed. Love Geoff
@@RCH45ACP I see it differently a little, I see it as he works and he's "Takin' Care of Business" but he doesn't see his work as work because he has the outlook he enjoys his work and has fun at it and doesn't see it as it's he's just a slave to the grind like most people do.
I remember this like it was yesterday. I was a true slacker. Worked little and would rather hang out at the beach. Get a clue young people, Life stops being fun when you have to grow up and have responsibilities.
First time I heard this was shortly after it came out :) I was with my Mom and sister, sitting down near a dock. There was a band across the harbor playing this song at the local marina. I will never forget how magical the guitars seemed to my young mind!
Noone can sit still to this video or this song when you hear it. I was at a fair with my kid before and this song came over the airwaves. A whole bunch of us mamas waiting for our kids just started an impromptu line dance. It was hilarious, especially when a bunch of teenage boys walked by and just shook their heads like we were crazy or something. Kids today don't know what fun 70's rock was.
Saw BTO and Kansas at the United States Air Force Academy during a chili cookoff sponsored by a local radio station. Cold beer, hot goddamn chili, and awesome music. Was a hell of a great day.
A former neighbour of ours had a garage band and they used to do this song. They'd get together in the park on a Saturday night and belt it out.. It was great. Brought back good memories for a lot of us.
One of my most favorite songs by BTO!! BTO has been my favorite band since they arrived on the stage in the 70's. Their music is timeless! Randy Bachman you're awesome as your entire band is! Wish They had remained in the business!! The Bachman Brothers should be in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame!! thanks for posting & sharing this vid! BTO Keep Rockin Us In The Free World!! ~,,,/ Man I love these Guys!!!!
I remember the debut of this song. It was a welcome change. After a few of years of listening to hippy, peace, love, dope, it was nice seeing and hearing some men for a change.
This takes me back to '74 when I saw them live in Tulsa, my hometown, it was my first "rock" concert other than Elvis whom i saw two years before that. I was 12 when I saw BTO and the line up was "Legs Diamond" (opener) "Golden Earring" (played 2nd) and BTO headlined. It was an awesome show and my introduction to rock-n-roll chaos. Many years later i fronted a classic rock band in Tulsa, "Savage Circle" and sang this very song myself as part of our repetoire.
Randy Bachman is the most influential Canadian artist ever, he fronted The Guess Who, BTO, Brave Belt and his own solo albums and now he is a Jazz man, no one has this much influence.
I saw BTO in Indy the week this hit the radio. They were the opening act for Poco. They shook that place apart ! One of the Best Rock acts ever in person ! RANDY BACHMAN ROCKS !!!!
Randy Bachman fits into a rare kind category. He was a key part of two really big bands- BTO and The Guess Who, both playing and writing. Not too many guys can make that claim.
This group was BEST on stage. Saw them at HIC arena 1973/74. So far, they are the ONLY band that I've seen do FOUR encores..place was rockin'...indeed!!
Can't imagine what it would be like to be on the road all of the time! There is a reason why they call it,"home sweet home'! Love this song and love to take care of business!!!!!!!!
Bachman and Turner concluded the Grey Cup half-time show with this tune today. It was freezing cold in Edmonton, but they still remember how to rock! Great show.
Randy Bachman has his own radio show on CBC Radio 1 now ..Saturday nights.... with old songs from everywhere with the story behind them. Show is "Randy's Vinyl Tap"...with the opening bars to this as the theme song......... this may be their last year.
this is even better then the recording..Just a monster jam..it's one of those songs that when you're driving, you automatically turn it up..Just a funky song..Randy Bachman sure could play...
Love 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 it Awesome song's and great group too greatly appreciate it too thank you so much for your videos and music channel too..Thank you so much
Oh, I was taking care of business that summer. We 3 girls hung in a cabin and worked all summer at a summer resort. The rest of the time partying. Best summer every. I was 17.
As homer says: "They're BTO! They're canada's answer to EOP. Their big hit was TCB!....That's how we talked in the 70s, w didn't have a moment to spare!" Great song.
They are from Canada and some of them live on a nice quiet Island (SaltSpring) off of Vancouver Island and live a nice peaceful life.....wish I were there.
I saw BTO on the 1975 tour - the opening band was Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. I saw BTO again in 1976 - the opening band was Heart. At the 1976 show, I plopped down on the front-center stage and somehow security let me stay there for the entire show.
Hahaa, this is cool!!! Thx Acerb for sharing! Am I the only one here who doesn't remember this song from my childhood..? Well, I guess discover them now is better than never:D
There was just an INCREDIBLE EXPLOSION of music in that first half of the 70's...To have any piece of it is a testament to you talent because the competition was unlike ANYTHING in human history---Bands at their peak; ELP< YES, Zappa, Genesis, pink floyd, the Beatles (still) etc,etc, etc; ad infinitum, much less all the "pop stuff" ...BTO; While great; was put on the backburner...
Thank you so much, needed to hear this , specialy this morning ! T o give me a puch to do what I need to do ! To take care of myself ! enough is enough !!!
This is a great song for to get your fan's up and dance did this song last night but tonight sore thort from singing sweating going out side it got cold
Man oh man is that some killer shit. These cats tear it up! Randy Bachman is a guitar monster. Sounds like the drummer might have dropped a false ending about eight bars early, but he picked it up again real quick! It's the mark of stage vets-- you can make a mistake and the audience doesn't really figure it out. "Hey, I play it that way every time!"
When "Moonie" (aka "Moon the Lune" or Keith Moon) introduces you and likes your music, you've made it, and that's good enough for me. These guys kicked 1970's butt.
Way back in 1973, before most anyone had heard of BTO, and even though they were canadian, they lived a little north of me in the border community of Blaine, WA, on a farm that Bachman brothers owned. It's there that they wrote most, if. not all of the numbers for their first 2 albums, including this iconic song. The cool part is, before they started their first tour they did a series of very-small-venue appearances all over Washington State - sort of a road trip shake-down tour. A few of the songs from their first album were getting significant play time on local FM stations (Gimme' You Money Please/ Little Gandy Dancer, etc), they were just starting to get traction nationally, and I'd already bought the first album. When I heard they were booked to do a show near me, at a converted movie theater in the tiny town Roy, WA, I called all of my friends (most of whom had never heard them) and we made the 45 min drive to Roy where we, along with maybe another 100 folks, were literally blown away by probably the best live show I've ever seen. It's truly one of the best memories of my early life.
this songs still palying in every hockey rink across canada
With all due respect, to drummers and their fans everywhere, you were just introduced by the greatest drummer of all time. IMO.
One of the few rock songs about the average working joe! Have always loved this song and the lyrics! Give it up for the working man, and woman!! Thanks BTO for some great tunes :)
Great song from one of the most underrated bands there ever was... heard the riff and learned it on guitar, now I can't stop listening to it or playing it... ROCK ON BTO!
A prayer for a co-worker that I've learned that passed today. This song was she was. Her work ethic, professionalism, charity, courage, humour and respect with all her customers and peers was outstanding and truly she will be missed. Lisa . RIP God speed. Love Geoff
@@RCH45ACP I see it differently a little, I see it as he works and he's "Takin' Care of Business" but he doesn't see his work as work because he has the outlook he enjoys his work and has fun at it and doesn't see it as it's he's just a slave to the grind like most people do.
I remember this like it was yesterday. I was a true slacker. Worked little and would rather hang out at the beach. Get a clue young people, Life stops being fun when you have to grow up and have responsibilities.
This was the song that introduced me to heavy duty rock n roll. Still listening to it 45 years later. Love love love it.
So true David !!! BTO still Rocks !!! Check out ," Doesn't Matter Where Or When ," an original rocking song and video on my site . Thanks , Adam Holtz
Loads of fans from Denmark. I remember back in the 70's when they blew everybody away with their great sound.
First time I heard this was shortly after it came out :) I was with my Mom and sister, sitting down near a dock. There was a band across the harbor playing this song at the local marina. I will never forget how magical the guitars seemed to my young mind!
Noone can sit still to this video or this song when you hear it. I was at a fair with my kid before and this song came over the airwaves. A whole bunch of us mamas waiting for our kids just started an impromptu line dance. It was hilarious, especially when a bunch of teenage boys walked by and just shook their heads like we were crazy or something. Kids today don't know what fun 70's rock was.
This was Elvis Presley's favourite song. He wore a medallion with a lightening bolt with "TCB" on it. The same thing is on his tomb stone.
blows my mind that this is 40 years ago. I feel like I took a time machine into the future.
+Andrew Katz You did.
Don't you mean Past
No almost 50 now lol
Saw BTO and Kansas at the United States Air Force Academy during a chili cookoff sponsored by a local radio station. Cold beer, hot goddamn chili, and awesome music. Was a hell of a great day.
Man, this is Rock n' Roll. I was born in the wrong era.
"In concert" Was the greatest music show EVER on TV. That and "Midnight Special"!
Great video.
NO auto tune,foot pedals or10 foot stack of amps.Just 4 dudes 3 guitars,drums and some kick ass lyrics
F***ing AWESOME!!!! FOR 42 YEARS, AND STILL MAKES JUMP!!!! :)
A former neighbour of ours had a garage band and they used to do this song. They'd get together in the park on a Saturday night and belt it out.. It was great. Brought back good memories for a lot of us.
One of my most favorite songs by BTO!! BTO has been my favorite band since they arrived on the stage in the 70's. Their music is timeless! Randy Bachman you're awesome as your entire band is! Wish They had remained in the business!! The Bachman Brothers should be in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame!! thanks for posting & sharing this vid! BTO Keep Rockin Us In The Free World!! ~,,,/ Man I love these Guys!!!!
Love It!!! Saw them a few times back in the day..always a Great Show!!
I remember the debut of this song. It was a welcome change. After a few of years of listening to hippy, peace, love, dope, it was nice seeing and hearing some men for a change.
This takes me back to '74 when I saw them live in Tulsa, my hometown, it was my first "rock" concert other than Elvis whom i saw two years before that. I was 12 when I saw BTO and the line up was "Legs Diamond" (opener) "Golden Earring" (played 2nd) and BTO headlined. It was an awesome show and my introduction to rock-n-roll chaos. Many years later i fronted a classic rock band in Tulsa, "Savage Circle" and sang this very song myself as part of our repetoire.
These guys are legends!
I hope I can rock like Randy still does when I get to his age. BTO was one of the most awesome groups around. Canadians do know how to rock!
Blue collar rock n roll!!! Nobody does it better!!!
Randy Bachman is the most influential Canadian artist ever, he fronted The Guess Who, BTO, Brave Belt and his own solo albums and now he is a Jazz man, no one has this much influence.
Cool. Keith Moon introducing them.
I saw BTO in Indy the week this hit the radio. They were the opening act for Poco. They shook that place apart ! One of the Best Rock acts ever in person ! RANDY BACHMAN ROCKS !!!!
Look at all that hair!!!! Thats rock n roll.....
just the best beer drinking band
Randy Bachman fits into a rare kind category. He was a key part of two really big bands- BTO and The Guess Who, both playing and writing. Not too many guys can make that claim.
I love the rainbow in the background...was so much about the times then...I love this! Brings such good memories!
Im in Disneyland and some guy is killing it next stall. Played this lol
Lmao I'm dead
LOL, now that is funny👍👍
This group was BEST on stage. Saw them at HIC arena 1973/74. So far, they are the ONLY band that I've seen do FOUR encores..place was rockin'...indeed!!
..I could be wrong, that gig c/b first time that Blair Thorton was with them, to replace Tim.
I have always loved this song and I was 14 years old in 74 ha!!!
randy you took good care of rock and roll business with this all time forever great!!! song.
This is my all time favorite song from this band.
one of the great 70s songs, so underappreciated!
Saw them in 76 or 77 at MSG, NY. Second loudest concert ever!!! But they rocked the place!!!!
That's Keith Moon.
I saw BTO do this live in '75. My first concert.
The King of Rock n Roll EPs Favorite Song and Adopted Motto
I love this. my dad was born that year. now datz wat is good up on 70'z
the guitar is so pure and yet raunchy
Can't imagine what it would be like to be on the road all of the time! There is a reason why they call it,"home sweet home'! Love this song and love to take care of business!!!!!!!!
This tune is a staple in Rock n Roll !!! I still play this in my live shows 47 years later :)
I"VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG!! lolol YES!!! love this song, this song explains my life right now
Randy is the Heart, the FORCE of BTO.
Look at HIM!!!
It gets me in the hustling mood. Its a good thing "Taking Care of Business" is on the internet.
This is what I listen to on the way to work. LOVE IT!!!
Truly one of their best! They had so many great songs! Wonderful post!! *****
love the 70's remembering my younger days
Me too. Graduated high school in'74, BTO was great!!!
Classic and appreciated!!!!! :)
The definition of a "rocking" song.
Bachman and Turner concluded the Grey Cup half-time show with this tune today. It was freezing cold in Edmonton, but they still remember how to rock! Great show.
Loved it when we got to see them on this Europe tour in 74! Favorite tunes down at the teen club as well! Those were the days! hoo ah
I've heard this song for decades, but had never seen a live version. This totally kicks ass!
My first concert without my mom: BTO at Nassau Coliseum 1974. It was awesome.
Randy Bachman has his own radio show on CBC Radio 1 now ..Saturday nights.... with old songs from everywhere with the story behind them. Show is "Randy's Vinyl Tap"...with the opening bars to this as the theme song......... this may be their last year.
One of the best rock songs of all time!
this is even better then the recording..Just a monster jam..it's one of those songs that when you're driving, you automatically turn it up..Just a funky song..Randy Bachman sure could play...
I would do anything to go back in time and be in that concert
One of the human races all time top tunes.
I love to blare this song in public restrooms and listen to everyone laugh while im sitting! 🤣🤣
heck ya! I've hear the song, obviously, but had never heard the name Bachman Turner Overdrive. Odd. love the way he sings it like he means it.
Love 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 it Awesome song's and great group too greatly appreciate it too thank you so much for your videos and music channel too..Thank you so much
Happy 76th Randy, my favorite Mormon!
every day! every way! keep it comin!
Hello Susan 👋 hope you're good??
How ironic that my alarm clock woke me up to this only to find it's a snow day. BTO FTW.
These guys are SO UNDER-RATED!!!
I mean come on!
These guys ROCK!!! Give em some dap!!!
bloody hell..Keith Moon and B.T.O.....Rock On..!!
Oh, I was taking care of business that summer. We 3 girls hung in a cabin and worked all summer at a summer resort. The rest of the time partying. Best summer every. I was 17.
As homer says:
"They're BTO! They're canada's answer to EOP. Their big hit was TCB!....That's how we talked in the 70s, w didn't have a moment to spare!"
Great song.
They are from Canada and some of them live on a nice quiet Island (SaltSpring) off of Vancouver Island and live a nice peaceful life.....wish I were there.
Fantastic rocker from their second album released in 1973 !!!
I saw BTO on the 1975 tour - the opening band was Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. I saw BTO again in 1976 - the opening band was Heart. At the 1976 show, I plopped down on the front-center stage and somehow security let me stay there for the entire show.
Great Canadian band!! They still kicked ass at the Grey Cup,eh? -30 or whatever it was.....LOVE Canadians ...Awesome!
Thank you, and for those who need the facts: google Bachman Turner Overdrive and select the url for Wikepedia :) It tells the whole story.
Hahaa, this is cool!!! Thx Acerb for sharing!
Am I the only one here who doesn't remember this song from my childhood..? Well, I guess discover them now is better than never:D
Keith Moon intro...! :) Great song, yes...
There was just an INCREDIBLE EXPLOSION of music in that first half of the 70's...To have any piece of it is a testament to you talent because the competition was unlike ANYTHING in human history---Bands at their peak; ELP< YES, Zappa, Genesis, pink floyd, the Beatles (still) etc,etc, etc; ad infinitum, much less all the "pop stuff" ...BTO; While great; was put on the backburner...
So fucking great!
This is what the 70s is all about!
One of my favorite all time songs!
Great band. Great host.
These guys were my first rock concert!
Thank you so much, needed to hear this , specialy this morning ! T o give me a puch to do what I need to do ! To take care of myself ! enough is enough !!!
We were taking care of business, waaaaay before the black man...we be taking care of business...in every way, and every day!
thats what i call REAL MUSIC!!!
Ronnie makes his kids proud of him...Just the greatest talent...good man...
Did anyone noticed the host?!?! It was Keith "the loon" Moon !!!
That's what I thought. He looked very clean and sober.
I thought it looked like hi but..nooo.!!!! Too Normal!!!!
I thought that was him!!! Ha ha.
@@rogerblack716 what no he is acting like he is stoned out of his mind
This is a great song for to get your fan's up and dance did this song last night but tonight sore thort from singing sweating going out side it got cold
that was riffin for the day! rock lives
Keith Moon reminds me of being the host of the show.
Man oh man is that some killer shit. These cats tear it up! Randy Bachman is a guitar monster. Sounds like the drummer might have dropped a false ending about eight bars early, but he picked it up again real quick! It's the mark of stage vets-- you can make a mistake and the audience doesn't really figure it out. "Hey, I play it that way every time!"
love this song. how could you not?
Almost 40 years later it is still great !
My most fav group in jr high school! ROCK ON BTO!
OMG this is so good i makes me cry