BTO....BEFORE AND AFTER
BRAVE BELT
Brave Belt was the early version of BTO, releasing 2 albums and consisting of Chad Allan, Randy Bachman and Robbie Bachman (C.F. Turner was brought in to play bass and sing by the 2nd album. If you're an avid BTO or Randy Bachman fanatic and you need to complete your collection, then the 2 Brave Belt albums for you.
IRONHORSE
Ironhorse – 1979
"One and Only" (Randy Bachman) – 3:32
"Sweet Lui-Louise" (Randy Bachman) – 3:11
"Jump Back In The Light" (Randy Bachman) – 3:11
"You Gotta Let Go" (Randy Bachman) – 4:00
"Tumbleweed" (Randy Bachman) – 3:19
"Stateline Blues" (Tom Sparks) – 3:47
"Watch Me Fly" (Tom Sparks) – 3:41
"Old Fashioned" (Randy Bachman) – dedicated to Slowhand – 3:10
"She's Got It" (Tom Sparks) – 3:12
"There Ain't No Cure" (Randy Bachman) – 3:57
Personnel
Randy Bachman – vocals, guitars
Tom Sparks – vocals, guitars
John Pierce – bass
Mike Baird – drums
Everything is Grey 1980
"What's Your Hurry Darlin'" (Randy Bachman, Carl Wilson) – 4:28
"Everything Is Grey" (Randy Bachman) – 4:09
"Symphony" (Randy Bachman, Tom Sparks) – 3:24
"Only Way To Fly" (Frank Ludwig) – 3:56
"Try A Little Harder" (Randy Bachman, Frank Ludwig) – 3:30
"I'm Hurtin' Inside" (Randy Bachman) – 3:59
"Playin' That Same Old Song" (Randy Bachman, Frank Ludwig) – 3:50
"Railroad Love" (Randy Bachman) – 3:40
"Somewhere, Sometime" (Randy Bachman, Frank Ludwig) – 3:55
"Keep Your Motor Running" (Randy Bachman) – 3:44
Personnel
Frank Ludwig – lead vocals, keyboards
Randy Bachman – vocals, guitars
Ron Foos – bass
Chris Leighton – drums
with:
Tom Sparks – backup vocals and guitar
Ironhorse formed after the demise of the mighty BTO and issued their first album, Ironhorse in 1979. The band then completely changed their lineup, save for Randy Bachman, and released 1980's Everything is Grey. There are several decent tunes on the 2 albums, but nothing near BTO quality.
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UNION
Union – On Strike 1981
Mainstreet U.S.A. 4:16
Next Stop London 3:16
Stay Away From The Honkytonks 4:07
Care Of Me 3:47
Keep The Summer Alive 3:16
On Strike 3:32
Texas Cannonball 2:49
Pacific Northwest Blues 4:25
Invitation 3:40
All Night Long 4:04
LINEUP
C.F. Turner - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Chris Leighton - Drums, Percussion
Randy Bachman - Guitar, Vocals
Frank Ludwig - Keyboards, Vocals
This is more like it. Very good album, could almost be considered a lost BTO album. I like to think that this album was the catalyst for BTO reforming and releasing the phenomenal Bachman Turner Overdrive album in 1984.
BACHMAN & TURNER
Bachman & Turner – Bachman & Turner 2010
Rollin' Along
That's What It Is
Moonlight Rider
Find Some Love
Slave To The Rhythm
Waiting Game
I've Seen The Light
Can't Go Back To Memphis
Rock And Roll Is The Only Way Out
Neutral Zone
Traffic Jam
Repo Man
Slave To The Rhythm (UK Radio Mix)
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LINEUP
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Marc LaFrance Drums
Todd Sorensen Drums [Extra]
Brent Howard Knudsen Guitar
Mick Dalla Vee Guitar
C.F. Turner Vocals, Bass Guitar
Randy Bachman Vocals, Lead Guitar
Finally we have Bachman & Turner in 2010. Another fine output. The band played halftime at The Grey Cup (Canada's Super Bowl) in 2010. That's what a Super Bowl halftime should be!!!!