Let It Ride Cover
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- This week's “Remake of a Classic” was originally released on BTO's 1973 album, Bachman Turner Overdrive II. Written by Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, the title of the tune was the result of a mild case of road rage that happened during a tour with the Doobie Brothers. As Bachman tells it, they were driving on a highway, heading to a show in New Orleans, when a group of truckers decided to have some fun with the musicians, who were riding in a little van with Canadian plates. The truckers boxed them in and slowed down to a crawl. When the truckers finally turned into a truck stop, Bachman and Turner followed with the idea of confronting them. When they got out of the van, they knew it was a mistake. According to Bachman, one trucker looked "Like a Volkswagen with a head." As the truckers stood around laughing, one of them told the band that they needed to learn to just "Let it ride." I guess being from Canada Bachman and Turner had never heard the expression before, but they liked the sound of it. When they got to New Orleans, they wrote the song in their dressing room.
BTW, if this tune's intro sounds a bit like "Long Train Runnin'" by the Doobie Brothers, it's because the Doobies and BTO shared the same dressing room in New Orleans and, according to Bachman, the Doobies swiped the riff. Of course it's not exactly the same, but you can definitely hear the influence.
There are a couple of different versions of this song...the album version and the radio version. I chose to go with the radio version.
For this tune I broke out the 80s Squier Strat (a beautiful guitar w/original Fender hardware, a perfect burly maple neck and killer tone). For the solo I'm using the '79 Ibanez running though a Line 6 POD and an envelope filter (to get the wah effect). Because BTO was my brother's favorite band, I grew up listening to this song over and over and over and over again; so I knew it like the back of my hand. I got lucky in that I did each vocal track in one take, and the drums and bass in two. That's usually not the case.
For those interested, six years ago I did an acoustic version of “Let it Ride” for my brother. There's an audio-only video of it here on TH-cam (there's also an acoustic version of “Looking out for number one” on here as well). It's not on my normal channel...just give it a search.
This is outstanding. Tremendously performed and produced.
Thanks so much....I appreciate it!
God DAM this is excellent my favorite song by bto im 66 years OLD pretty CLOSE PEACE FROM BROOKLYN N.Y.
Russ, you certailly give the original artists a good run for their money!!!!!!!
Thanks so much...I appreciate it!
Holy muthah, this is totally amazing...playing drums like he's left handed riding that hi-hat...ambidexrous has a whole new definition and harmonies, good lord...amazing Russ...
Wow, thanks...I really appreciate the nice comments!
Another flawless performance. I love the 8 of you all wear the same outfit.
Thanks much....we're going for a Monkees look!
I love this song. What an incredibly well articulated cover! Thanks for sharing with us.
A true “one man band” with incredible talent!! I thoroughly enjoy your productions and am grateful to you for sharing your gift with us!
Wow, Chris, thanks so much!
This so good
Excellent.
the playing, the vocals, the high production values. what a talent, and what a pleasure to watch this.
Thanks so much!
Great Musical Man Performance ! ! !
Thanks, Richard!
Absolutely fantastic!!!
Thanks, Donald; I appreciate it!
Excellent work Russ...THATS ROCK AND ROLL BABY!!
Most amazing cover in existence.
Stumbled on this vid and it made my day!! 👍 👍 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome! This is fantastic dude..... Without a doubt the band with the lowest laundry bill while on the road ....
LOL. Thanks a lot; I appreciate it!
Excellent sir! 👏👏👍
Thank you!
My god !! So much respect to this man! Very talented individual.! This needs more views
Thanks...I really appreciate it!
Just realized mid song it’s all one dude. Very very talented!!!
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Wow. The man of many talents and instruments! Lol excellent cover. Gave me goosebumps
Thank you so much; I really appreciate it!
Ok. Just when I thought it couldn't possibly get any better I find this. BTO! You crushed this! If I might suggest some Foghat "Slow Ride" or Steppenwolf "Magic Carpet Ride". If you haven't already done them. Thanks Russ.👍
Thanks Daryl for the suggestions....they're both killer songs. You never know. So glad you dug the BTO!
You are an amazing multi instrumentalist. But I'm especially impressed with your vocals.
You got that down pat.
Thank you, Gavin....I really appreciate it!
Freddie Turner with a raspy voice. Nice job.
Thanks so much!
just perfect.... AWESOME!! 😀
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!
I watched this video a while back but didn't comment. I guess I didn't know what to say. I do now, great job Russ!
I really appreciate it...thanks so much for commenting!
Russ, you really KILLED this!!!! Looking to hear more in the future!!! Keep it UP!!
Many thanks, Dave; I really appreciate it!
Amazing performance of an awesome classic rock song. The harmonies were flawless and I especially loved the stereo fade from left to right on the guitar solo. We’ll done!
Thanks so much! And thanks for picking up the pan from L to R.....good catch!
Hello again Russ, I’ve just watched this video for about the 12th time. It’s really amazing. Have you done a cover of Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon? I think that you would be perfect for that song!
Russ, you are an amazing talent. Besides that I love your in depth info on every tune. Keep rockin!
Thanks very much, Dave!
Bravo! Outstanding performance!
i appreciate it very much..thanks!
I've been slowly making my way thru your videos. Possibly your best vocals yet.
Thanks so much, Ian!
Banger! 🔥
Oustanding! Well-done sir
Incredible talent!
Many thanks!
Absolutely amazing....i can't think of any other cover that sounds that close to the original studio version than this! Each instrument is right on and the vocals (both lead and backup) is BTO if I didn't know better.. Your lead voice sounds just like Randy Bachman!
Thanks so much; I appreciate it! Just for the record, it was Fred Turner who sang lead on this...what a great voice he has!
Wow! Best cover ever by one very talented musition! Bravo!
Wow what a great cover, many thanks from a big BTO fan 🙂
Glad you liked it....thanks so much!
Just heard your version right now and this is by far THE BEST. You're a talented musician. Keep the videos coming
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it!
Brilliant! Truly. God gave you some gifts. Thank you for sharing them.
Wow, thank you!
Great performance and great job! Comments have already been posted that say it all…this was awesome!
Thanks so much!!
@@russwilloughby501 Russ, I see you dedicated this song to someone named Mark. Mind if I ask what the story is behind that?
@@DeepStateDismantlerInfinity Mark was my older brother. He passed away from cancer in 2014. He was an absolute BTO fanatic.
@@russwilloughby501 Sorry for your loss! You did such a good job with that BTO somg to honor your brother!
Whooooo man, I got goosebumps! Great stuff!!
Thanks a ton! So glad you enjoyed it!
Love the gravely voice Russ on the opening line...you can see the mornin', but I can see the light...it really sets the tone for another great cover!
That's my best C.F. Turner.....thanks much!
oh yeah, you are on it, brother!
Thank very much!
Man I wish you were my Neighbor I would love to learn and Jam with You you are Awesome GREAT DAMN WORK!!!!!
Thanks so much, Jay! I'm always up for a good jam!
Awesome again!!
Thanks again!
Sei un grande!!!! Migliore cover di let it ride su TH-cam!
Thank you so much!
Jesus Christ this was a fantastic job. Especially since you played and sang all the parts. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Thanks so much!
I played in a Top 40 band for years in the 60s and 70s, and I have to say Russ., I envy your talent, on instruments, vocally the harmonies are dead on... I am at a loss for words because it is almost non existent that you come across talent like yours. Do you do studio work? Thank you for showing your talent to the world! 👍
Wow, wow, wow!!!!
Thanks JoAnne!
Great job on this song! I always liked this one. I think the 70's was the pinnacle of rock and roll.
Yeah, it's a great tune. Many thanks for watching; I appreciate it!
To say you're good would be a gross understatement.
Loved the Back-story on this..
Thanks for listening!
Hi Russ- I'm still loving your version of this awesome song! You are so talented.Thanks
Thanks so much!
Fantastic performance of a true rock classic! Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks Joseph!
Your wildest song to date perhaps, wow. Awesome lol.
BTO's harmonies on this tune are just fantastic....it was a lot of fun doing this one. Thanks!
Wow from Canada !
Wow, from Indiana (a cool place...but not as cool as Canada!)
Glad to see I'm not the only Canadian watching.
Awesome job Russ! One of my favs to play! Just subbed keep rockin, ill spread the word!!!!!
Thank you so much...I really appreciate it!
Awesome!!!! 👍🤗
Thanks!
I'm impressed. Brilliant cover.
Thanks so much!
One of my favorites of all time. No matter what, puts you in a good mood. You are amazing. I LOVE YOU!!!
Thanks so much; I certainly appreciate it!
That was fantastic, Russ
Glad you approve...thank you so much!
So so good, no just excellent!!
Very talented. Great job man!!!!
I appreciate it...thanks!
Excellent!!!
Wow that is the best cover of this that I have ever heard !
Nothing less than fabulous! And I love that little spin you give your drumstick there at 2:57.
Thanks very much!
This is amazing!!!! You’re incredibly talented!😉
Thank you so much!!
You’re most welcome!
I wasn't familiar with this one. If you hadn't have said it was a BTO one, I definitely would've thought it was a Doobie Bros one!! Beautifully executed. Harmonies - spot on, as always :)
Glad you liked it...thanks!
WOW ! Russ great job!!
Thanks a ton!
Wow. Fantastic cover. Flawlessly done, sir!
Thank you kindly! I appreciate it!
All of these covers are pretty amazing, but dad-gum fella', you really kill these BTO songs. Sounds fantastic.
Thank you so much...I appreciate it!
This is amazing man. Awesome work.
Nice of you to say...thanks so much!
This is a great cover!
Thanks a ton!
Excellent!
Thanks so much!
Wow incredible.
Thank you!
Absolutely excellent cover man!
I really appreciate it...thanks, Danny!
Excellent job on a tough song.
Many thanks!
That was incredible. JJ
Thanks a ton!
@@russwilloughby501 Quite welcome! Credit given where credit due. JJ
SUPERB !
Thanks!
Excellent job Russ!!!! You nailed it!!✔️👍
Thanks, Phil....I appreciate it very much!
Even better than BTO?!?! Definitely my favorite of you work to date!
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate it!
Excellent job. Nicely done.
Thank you very much!
Perfection 👏
Thank you!
I have no words to describe how much I love your covers. I'm simply baffled by the fact that one person could possess so much talent, but you do. Thanks!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate the kind words!
I’ll be dangled, he can even mimick the great Fred Turner
Many thanks!
One of your best for sure!
Thank you so, so much!
That's just great!
Glad you liked it, thanks!
Another fantastic job... havent listened or even thought of BTO in years! Great song and great cover!! Really enjoy reading the background notes of each cover u do. Cant wait till next cover!!
Thanks a ton, Chris. Best to you!
This is fantastic cover❤️😁🤩👏👏👏👏never heard them b4
@@russwilloughby501 This was ass kicking great thanks for posting Iove it😁👏👏👏 imo better than the original but love them too
Awsome job Russ.
Thanks much...most appreciated.
Perfect!!
Thanks!
Fantastic! I'm envious of your talents!!!
Thank you very much!
fantastic!
Thanks!
My first "favorite song" as a kid...reproduced flawlessly...by one guy...unbelievable
As always, many thanks, Steve!
So every 1970 something rock star wannabe like me has thought over the years as tech has advanced about trying something like this recording. But Russ actually pulled it off... with brilliance...it gets better with a second and third listen...just masterful
Fantastic job
Thank you very much!
Outstanding!😀
Thank you!
the wah in the guitar solo is pure delight and is really creative/original !!! Cool!!!
Glad you like it...many thanks!
Love Russ n his covers❤ this is awesome
Thanks a million!
Outstanding job
Thanks very much!
Subscribed. Damn all your fills are so good and you don't miss the little things most do. Your voice is amazing as well.
Wow, tremendous job!
Thanks Sam....I appreciate it!
What a great one man cover. Fred Turner would be proud. His screeching vocal is classic on this song and you nailed it!
I appreciate it! I met Fred a couple of times....super nice guy. My brother was a huge BTO fan, and when he was nearing the end (he had cancer), Fred actually called him to offer his support. It meant the world to him.
Fantastic!