Few classic rock songs capture the spirit of hard work, determination, and having a little fun along the way quite like Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s “Takin’ Care of Business.” The breakthrough came after hearing DJ Daryl Burlingham on Vancouver radio sign off each broadcast by saying, “We’re takin’ care of business.” Bachman has often explained that the song wasn’t meant to glorify office jobs—it was actually written from the perspective of a musician. Released as a single in late 1973, “Takin’ Care of Business” climbed to No. More than 50 years after its release, “Takin’ Care of Business” remains a classic because of its universal appeal.