Lookin' Out for Number 1 (Bachman–Turner Overdrive song)
"Lookin' Out for #1" | ||||
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jazz rock | ||||
Length | 3:50 (single) 5:19 (album) | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | Randy Bachman | |||
Producer(s) | Randy Bachman | |||
Bachman–Turner Overdrive singles chronology | ||||
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"Lookin' Out for #1" is a 1975 song written by Randy Bachman and first recorded by Canadian rock group Bachman–Turner Overdrive (BTO) for their December, 1975 album Head On. The lead vocal is provided by Randy Bachman. Released in early 1976, it was the second of two singles from the LP to be issued in North America, following "Take It Like a Man".
A departure from BTO's earlier heavy rock releases, "Lookin' Out for #1" was strongly influenced by Randy’s jazz upbringing and tutelage under Lenny Breau. In his book Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap Stories, Randy stated: "The chord progression on ‘Lookin' Out for #1’ came from the Mickey Baker Guitar Book that Lenny Breau had told me about when I was a teenager. It was a chance for me to stretch out a bit on the guitar. It’s still among my most requested live songs, and made the transition to my jazz career."[1]
"Lookin’ Out for #1" did not perform particularly well on the U.S.
There are multiple versions of the "Lookin’ Out for #1" single. The initial U.S. and Canadian releases have an edited version of the song, running 3:50.[6] Some versions released in Europe have the full album version of the song, running 5:19.[7] Both of these releases had "Find Out About Love" as the B-side. A version released in late 1976 has "Take It Like a Man", the band’s prior hit from the Head On album, on the B-side.
Charts
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 65 |
US Billboard Easy Listening | 15 |
Canada RPM Top 100 | 40 |
References
- ISBN 9780143185772. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Chart History". billboard.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "ADULT CONTEMPORARY – The Week of May 29, 1976". Billboard.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. April 10, 1976. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. April 17, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Lookin Out For #1". discogs.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ "Bachman-Turner Overdrive – Lookin Out For #1 / Find Out About Love". discogs.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.