You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

B-b-b-baby, get ready for Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," their massive #1 hit from 1974! This unforgettable rock anthem from the 'Not Fragile' album features an iconic stutter and driving hard rock beat. Discover the story behind BTO's most famous, feel-good classic.

Released as a single in September 1974, Bachman-Turner Overdrive's "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" unexpectedly rocketed to #1 in the US, becoming the band's signature song. Originally a work track not intended for release, its catchy riff, driving hard rock energy, and famously accidental vocal stutter captured lightning in a bottle, defining BTO's accessible sound.

"You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" remains a beloved staple of 70s rock radio. This 1974 BTO mega-hit combines a simple, effective guitar riff with an irresistible boogie rock rhythm section. While possessing a raw energy sometimes likened to garage rock, its massive success cemented it as a classic hard rock anthem, celebrated worldwide.

SONG MEANING: The lyrics of "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" tell a story about meeting an alluring, "devilish" woman who keeps demanding more, telling the narrator "you ain't seen nothin' yet." The song's most famous feature, the stuttered "b-b-b-baby," was originally recorded by Randy Bachman on a scratch vocal track as an inside joke for his brother Gary, who stuttered. The band's manager overheard it and insisted they release that take, creating the song's iconic hook entirely by chance.