Back In The U.S.A.

by

Chuck Berry

Album: Chuck Berry Twist      Released: 1959

US Chart: 37     

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This is very similar to another Berry song, "Roll Over Beethoven."

Paul McCartney got the inspiration for The Beatles "Back In The U.S.S.R." from this.

Linda Ronstadt covered this in 1978. Her version went to #16 in the US.

The B-side was Berry's original version of "Memphis, Tennessee." (thanks, Brad Wind - Miami, FL, for above 2)

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The proto-punk group MC5 covered the song in 1970 and made it the title track of their second album.
- Adam, Philadelphia, PA

I believe the comment about Minnie Ripperton singing backing vocals on this is false. Marvin Gay's group did in fact sing back up on this , but Mini was only 12 years old at the time. Accoridng to bio information, she did get a start with Chess Records in the early '60s, but was not on this record in 1959.
- kevin, Reading , PA

chuck berry is the king of rock and roll.elvis or anyone else trying to lay claim to the title is just total horsesh*t.
- Mark, byrdstown, TN

I love this song! Long Live Charles edward Anderson! um Chuck Berry
- Bianca Sanchez, Alburquerque, NM

Marvin Gaye and Mini Ripperton did the very clever background vocals on this track...!
- Pete, Blackpool, England

The New York Dolls do a rocking cover of this!
- Allen, Bethel, AK

Apparently it was written based on Berry's observances of the treatment of Australia's indiginous community during a tour here...
- Scott, Brisbane, Australia

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