On July 22, 1974, “Motown” label released “Machine Gun”, the debut Commodores studio album. It was recorded 1972 – 1974, at “Motown Recording Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by James Anthony Carmichael, Lionel Ritchie, Ronald LaPread, William King, Walter Orange, Thomas McClary and Milan Williams.

Personnel:

• Lionel Richie- vocals, saxophone, keyboards
• Thomas McClary – vocals, guitar
• Milan Williams- guitar, keyboards
• Ronald LaPread – bass guitar
• Walter Orange – vocals, drums, percussion
• William King – trumpet, percussion

Track listing:

1. Machine Gun – Milan Williams
2. Young Girls are My Weakness  -William King, Ronald LaPread
3. I Feel Sanctified – Lionel Richie, Jeffrey Bowen, Ronald LaPread, Walter Orange, Milan Williams, Thomas McClary
4. The Bump – Milan Williams
5. Rapid Fire – Milan Williams
6. The Assembly Line – Gloria Jones,Pam Sawyer
7. The Zoo (The Human Zoo) – Gloria Jones, Pam Sawyer
8. Gonna Blow Your Mind – Thomas McClary, Walter Orange, Milan Williams
9. There’s a Song in My Heart – Lionel Richie
10. Superman – Lionel Richie