Let It Ride

BTO Spider, Bachman-Turner Overdrive

About Let It Ride

"Let It Ride" is a 1974 single by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, written by Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, with the latter providing lead vocals. It was first recorded for the 1973 album Bachman–Turner Overdrive II. The single peaked at #23 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 on April 27, 1974 (making it BTO's first Top 40 song in the US), and spent two weeks at #14 on the Cash Box Top 100. In Canada, the song reached #3. The tune was inspired by a traffic jam. The band was in their tour bus, on a highway, and were boxed in by a couple of trucks. When the bus and the trucks reached a rest area, the musicians confronted the truck drivers, who responded by saying the band should take it easy and just let it ride. The song was covered by Canadian rock band Big Sugar on their 1998 album, Heated. It was also covered by Canadian country music group Farmer's Daughter on their 1998 album This Is the Life. Their version was released as a single in 1999 and peaked at #30 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada. In 2015, Canadian heavy metal band Kobra and the Lotus covered the song on their first EP Words of the Prophets. 


Year:
2003
4:26
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Good bye, hard life
Don't cry would you let it ride?
Good bye, hard life
Don't cry would you let it ride?

You can't see the mornin', but I can see the light
Try, try, try let it ride
While you've been out runnin' I've been waitin' half the night
Try, try, try let it ride

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

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

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

I've been doin' things worthwhile, you've been bookin' time
Try, try, try let it ride

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

Would you let it ride
Would you let it ride
Would you let it ride
Would you let it ride

Try, try, try let it ride
Try, try, try  let it ride
Try, try, try  let it ride
Try, try, try let it ride

Try, try, try let it ride
Try, try, try  let it ride
Try, try, try  let it ride
Try, try, try let it ride

Try, try, try let it ride
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?
Would you let it ride?

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman–Turner Overdrive is a Canadian rock group from Winnipeg, Manitoba, that had a series of hit albums and singles in the 1970s, selling over 7 million albums in that decade alone. Their 1970s catalog included five Top 40 albums and six Top 40 singles. The band has sold nearly 30 million albums worldwide, and has fans affectionately known as "gearheads" (derived from the band's gear-shaped logo). Many of their songs, including "Let It Ride", "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", "Takin' Care of Business", "Hey You" and "Roll On Down the Highway", still receive play on FM classic rock stations. more »

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Written by: CHARLES TURNER, RANDY BACHMAN

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Let It Ride" is a song by Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, appearing on their 1973 album "Bachman-Turner Overdrive II".
Hit Single
It was released as a single in 1974 and reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number 14 in the band's native Canada.
Song Elements
The track is noted for its catchy riffs and hard driving sound. The signature guitar riff in "Let It Ride" was created by Randy Bachman.
Live Performances
"Let It Ride" became a staple in BTO's live performances and is still played on classic rock radio stations.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song were inspired by a confrontation Bachman had with a truck driver during BTO's first American tour.
Cover Versions
"Let It Ride" was covered by several artists, including Canadian rock band Big Sugar on their 2011 album "Revolution Per Minute".
Big Sugar Version
Big Sugar’s interpretation of the song is characterized by their unique reggae rock style, marking a significant contrast to the original version's hard rock sound.
Music Video
Big Sugar’s cover was also accompanied by a music video which debuted on YouTube in April 2011.
Recognition
"Let It Ride" has been cited as one of Bachman-Turner Overdrive's most popular songs. It's often recognized by its opening guitar riff, which is considered one of rock's most memorable.
Legacy
The song "Let It Ride" continues to be a popular track on classic rock radio stations, thus enduring in the Bachman-Turner Overdrive legacy.

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