On January 15, 1970, “Atlantic” label released “Back in the USA”, the debut MC5 studio album, and second album overall, following 1969’s live album “Kick out the Jams”. It was recorded in 1969, at the “GM Studios” in Detroit, and was produced by Jon Landau.

Personnel:

• Rob Tyner – vocals
• Wayne Kramer– guitar, backing vocals
• Fred “Sonic” Smith– lead and backing vocals, guitar
• Michael Davis– bass
• Dennis Thompson– drums
• Danny Jordan – keyboards
• Pete Kelly – keyboards

Track listing:

All tracks by Rob Tyner, Wayne Kramer , Fred Smith, Michael Davis, and Dennis Thompson except where noted.

1. Tutti Frutti – Dorothy LaBostrie, Joe Lubin, Richard Penniman
2. Tonight
3. Teenage Lust
4. Let Me Try
5. Looking at You
6. High School
7. Call Me Animal
8. The American Ruse
9. Shakin’ Street
10. The Human Being Lawnmower
11. Back in the U.S.A.