Takin’ Care of Business

~ Recording by Bachman–Turner Overdrive

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.8Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive IIBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)SRM-1-696
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveRock Is Our Life and These Are Our SongsBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6338 605
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:45Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of B.T.O. (So Far)Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)SRM-1-1101
1.5Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveBTO’s Greatest (BMG club edition)Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)830 039-2, D 135050
1.5Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveBTO’s GreatestBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 039-2
1.5Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveBTO’s Greatest (made in West Germany)Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 039-2
1.2Takin' Care of Business4:51Bachman Turner OverdriveThe Things We Do for Love / Takin' Care of Business10cc / Bachman Turner OverdriveSingle + Compilation
Collectables (US reissue label)COL 04245
1.2Takin' Care of Business4:51Bachman Turner OverdriveThe Things We Do for Love / Takin' Care of Business10cc / Bachman Turner OverdriveSingle + Compilation
Collectables (US reissue label)COL 4245
1.7Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveHighs of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.7Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveHighs of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products9-27614-2
1.4Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Best of 70s SupergroupsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-12-17
Priority Records (US hip hop)CDL-7908
1.11Tankin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner OverdriveBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)848 838-2
1.4Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveFormula 45Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Silver Eagle RecordsCDL-57026, CDL-57027, CDL-57028, SED-10774
1.4Taking Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Best of 70s SupergroupsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.8Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive IIBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)822 504-2
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:47Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of B.T.O. (So Far)Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)822 786-2
1.13Taking Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveDick Clark’s All‐Time Hits, Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Original Sound RecordsOSCD 8894
2.3Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveEntertainment Weekly Presents Rock Archives - 60's, 70's, 80's (Volume 2)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)CD2L573731, CD2L573732
2.16Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveGuitar RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special ProductsGUD, GUR, OP-4521, OPCD-4521
1.7Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveWRDU 106 FM Classics 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Discovery ArtistsDAR007
1.7Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveYou Ain't Seen Nothing YetBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)846 662-2
1.11Takin’ Care of Business4:45Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of Canadian RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle RecordsSED-1100
1.11Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveReelin' in the Years, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sandstone MusicD233000-2
1.12Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveSounds of the Seventies: 1974, Take TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2634, SOD-15
1.3Takin’ Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveThose Rocking ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2 22502
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveYou Ain’t Seen Nothing YetBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-03-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)838 165-2
1.2Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveRock of the 70's, Volume OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DCC Compact ClassicsDZS 062
2.3Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Rock Collection: Rock SolidVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/20
1.8Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe AnthologyBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-07-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 514 902-2
2.6Takin’ Care of Business4:55Bachman–Turner OverdriveEntertainment Weekly: Rock AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Entertainment WeeklyDPSM5082
1.11Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveGuitar Rock: 1974-1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2698, R968-01
1.10Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveHarley Davidson: The American MotorcycleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
1.13Takin’ Care of Business4:46Bachman–Turner OverdriveContact! The All-Star CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1994-03-09
Attic (Canadian label)ACD 1395
1.19Takin’ Care of Business4:47Bachman–Turner OverdriveESPN Presents: Jock Rock, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-10-25
Tommy Boy (imprint, bearing the Tommy Boy logo)TBCD 1100
1.5Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveDrive OnBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1994-11-28
PolyTel
4.8Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveMusic From The Wonder YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
LaserLight Digital15 936
1.11Takin’ Care of Business4:47Bachman–Turner OverdriveRoll On Down the HighwayBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), Karussell550 421-2, KA 506
1.1Takin’ Care of Business4:46Bachman Turner OverdriveJoey Vendetta Presents: 200% Pure RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Quality (Canadian label, 1950–1985)QRSPD 1231
1.9Takin' Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveRock Line 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Takin’ Care of Business4:48Bachman–Turner OverdriveOh What a FeelingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1996-01-24
Juno RecordsJUNO-25-1, JUNO-25-2, JUNO-25-3, JUNO-25-4
1.2Takin' Care of Business4:52Bachman-Turner OverdriveArena RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 72712
1.3Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveEssential RockBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
PolyGramMMTCD 2005
1.15Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe No. 1 Classic Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)5552152
1.1Takin' Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveTakin' Care of BusinessBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-04-17
PolyGram314520499-2
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of B.T.O. (Remastered Hits)Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 234-2, P2-58234
1.11Takin’ Care of Business4:47Bachman–Turner OverdriveGreen Bay Packers Greatest Hits 1992-1996Various Artists
  • US1998-09-22
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of B.T.O.Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-10-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)538040-2
1.2Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveSounds of the Seventies: 70s GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-17
Time–Life MusicM18135
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of B.T.O. (Remastered Hits)Bachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 558 234-2, D123069
1.2Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveRock On: 1974: Seasons in the SunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RO-2-5174
1.2Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveRock On: 1974: Seasons in the SunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-1814
1.1Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveTakin’ Care of BusinessBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Special Projects (partners with third party non-music industry companies using music to promote their products and brands), Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)314 538 128-2
1.12Takin' Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveInstant Party Disc: Regular StrengthVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-04-06
Rhino (reissue label)R2 75706
1.14Takin’ Care of Business4:47Bachman–Turner OverdriveChopper RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Marvel (Australian label, imprint of Hughes Leisure Group/Music World, catog nos starting with MARC)MARC-840
1.8Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveGuitar Rock: Greatest Hits, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM184-22, M184-23, M184-24, M184-25
1.8Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveGuitar Rock: Guitar PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM184-22
4.16Takin’ Care of Business4:48Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Century of Rock: The Greatest Ever Hits of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)LBSCD 022
1.3Takin’ Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner Overdrive20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bachman-Turner OverdriveBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US2000-09-26
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 548 096-2
2.4Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner Overdrive36 All-Time Greatest HitsBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Canada
1.13Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe World’s Best Ever Beer Songs, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)7243 5 29612 2 4
1.13Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveWork the MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)560 274-2
1.1Takin' Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveRoad RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-02-15
1.5Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe CollectionBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-03-13
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)544 429-2
1.3Takin’ Care of Business4:50Bachman-Turner OverdriveA Knight's Tale (Music From the Motion Picture)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2001-05-08
Sony ClassicalSK 85648
1.3Takin’ Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveA Knight’s TaleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2001-05-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music SoundtraxCK 85648
1.9Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner Overdrive100% Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)72435-31331-2-2
1.5Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveClassicBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)548 436-2
1.14Takin' Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveGo Badgers! Wisconsin's Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie7930182866-2
1.1Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveGuitar Rock: More Hot Guitar LicksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-1946, R149-06
1.9Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Pure Gold Collection: 100% Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)
1.15Takin Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveTrailer Tracks: 18 Classic Southern Rock Anthems!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-03-18
1.2Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveDaddy Day CareVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2003-05-06
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 90290
2.1Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveWorld's Greatest Air Guitar AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-06-24
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)
1.1Takin' Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveTop Hits of the Seventies, Volume 2: Amazing HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsB0000012-02
1.1Takin' Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveTop Hits of the Seventies: Amazing HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Collectables (US reissue label), Sony Music Custom Marketing GroupCOL-9706S
1.7Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Encyclopedia of Music: Best of 70's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2004-09-20
Rajon Music Group6776356
1.3Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveA Knight's TaleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • GB2004-12-13
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)2-503096
1.4Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveLegends: Ultimate Rock Collection: My GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music19595-2, B0001065-02 IN02
1.5Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveSongs for the Open RoadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets30098
1.8Takin’ Care of Business4:48Bachman–Turner OverdriveGoldBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-10-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0005475-02
1.11Takin' Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveThis Is Mullet RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-11-15
Deadline Music (US rock)CLP 1491-2
1.11Takin' Care of Business4:52Bachman–Turner OverdriveThis Is Mullet RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-11-15
Deadline Music (US rock)CLP-CD-9262
1.6Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest of Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)09463-39135-2-3
1.8Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveBachman-Turner Overdrive IIBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum
  • US2006-02-21
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
1.11Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveBachman Cummings SongbookRandy Bachman & Burton CummingsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2006-05-02
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)82876 81247 2
1.7Takin’ Care of Business (album version)4:48Bachman–Turner OverdriveMy Generation: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, the 70s Part TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2006-10-02
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)0946 369490 2 4
2.10Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveAbsolute Very Best of the World's Best Ever Beer Songs, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2006-10-31
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0946 3 69497 2 7
2.2Takin’ Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner Overdrive’70s Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music#11023
3.7Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveDecades 3: Five Decades of HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)DGCD 096
1.5Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveColour CollectionBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)0602498393857
1.3Takin’ Care of Business4:45Bachman–Turner OverdriveThe Definitive CollectionBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-02-05
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
Promotion
1.1Takin' Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner OverdriveTakin' Care of BusinessBachman–Turner OverdriveSingle
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)73487, DJ-397
1.7Takin' Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveK-SHE95 Summer Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.9Takin' Care of Business4:53Bachman–Turner OverdriveClassic Rock SuperhitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram
1.2Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveEssentials: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Takin’ Care of Business4:49Bachman–Turner OverdriveGatorade in Arena JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA 32908
1.9Takin’ Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveAmerican Classics & Music LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CATF-05042-2
Bootleg
7.32Takin’ Care of Business4:54Bachman–Turner OverdriveBacobens Rock Top 500 (CD1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
1.9Takin' Care of Business4:50Bachman–Turner OverdriveBachman Turner OverdriveBachman–Turner OverdriveAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)68 42 259
1.4Takin’ Care of Business4:51Bachman–Turner Overdrive1970’s Rock Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products

Relationships

assistant engineer:Marc Sterling
engineer:Buzz Richmond
producer:Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter)
bass guitar:C.F. Turner (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Rob Bachman (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter) (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
guitar [second lead guitar]:Tim Bachman (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
piano:Norman Durkee (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
background vocals:C.F. Turner (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter) (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
Tim Bachman (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Phonogram, Inc. (in 1973)
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1973)
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 1973)
recorded at:Kaye–Smith Studios in Seattle, Washington, United States (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)
mixed at:Kaye–Smith Studios in Seattle, Washington, United States
karaoke versions:Takin’ Care of Business by [unknown]
part of:Huffington Post: 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever (number: 59) (order: 59)
recording of:Takin’ Care of Business (from 1973-09 until 1973-10)

Related works

Takin’ Care of Business

lyricist and composer:Randy Bachman (Canadian guitarist, singer & songwriter)
publisher:Ranbach Music (publisher)
Sony Songs Inc.
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Top Soil Music (publisher)
later parody versions:Jacob's Name is Israel
Naked, Bare in Ipswich
Taking Care of Boomers
is the basis for:Taking Care of Christmas