My three favourite AC/DC songs

[au350hp]

Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

Watch for Malcolm with the massive white guitar on the right hand side of Brian Johnson!

RIP Malcolm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etAIpkdhU9Q

The Gretsch White Falcon are a big guitar that needs to be commanded. It is a tribute to his skill as a player & I believe it was used in the studio for BinB sessions but too heavy for a live show, so back to the blonde Gretsch that we all know so well. Thanks to everybody for their contributions. It is difficult to pick a top 10 let alone 3 eh!

[zipping]

Originally Posted by ford71V8

I also really love Ain't No Fun Waiting 'Round To Be A Millionaire

Bon's Ex wife was not impressed. She says so in her book.

Interestingly, they never ever played this song live. Love the lyrics and groove

[zipping]

I would have a crack but there are simply too many.

Some unheralded 1's

Guns for fkn Hire live version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfK2eDm13IY

She's Got Balls live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_e8wlWzeE

Soul Stripper live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXIpNL0mEGg

Bedlam in Belgium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5tBuPTn3Mk

Girls Got Rhythm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4lPIehyj8A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaid8ZZds9Y

Bad boy Boogie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps4wdwJ4kQg


Gone Shootin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p67XI-CLTOA

[ford71V8]

Originally Posted by zipping

Bon's Ex wife was not impressed. She says so in her book.

Interestingly, they never ever played this song live. Love the lyrics and groove

Ha that is correct
I've read that book too and really enjoyed it.

[GASWAGON]

I've read my mums AC/DC book (can't remember what its called now).

And the thing is, Angus, as hard as he plays (you would think he's on speed?) Only ever liked chocolate milkshakes and cigarettes.

Well thats what book says???

[Maka]

Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

I've read my mums AC/DC book (can't remember what its called now).

And the thing is, Angus, as hard as he plays (you would think he's on speed?) Only ever liked chocolate milkshakes and cigarettes.

Well thats what book says???

That or Angus has a big portfolio of shares in Pepsi lol!

To do what uniquely Angus does is pure utter genius, ripping solo's while manically flailling on his back is stuff of dreams & magic lol!

cheers, Maka

[Syndrome]

1. Let there be rock
2. It's a long way to the top
3. Jailbreak

[Mercury Bullet]

Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

I've read my mums AC/DC book (can't remember what its called now).

And the thing is, Angus, as hard as he plays (you would think he's on speed?) Only ever liked chocolate milkshakes and cigarettes.

Well thats what book says???

To make things worse my book said something about green teeth. Apparently Angus was allergic to a toothbrush in his teen years.

I'll have to dig the book out, off hand I can't remember who wrote it.

[au350hp]

Originally Posted by Mercury Bullet

To make things worse my book said something about green teeth. Apparently Angus was allergic to a toothbrush in his teen years.

I'll have to dig the book out, off hand I can't remember who wrote it.

You are both correct on all counts. But lets just list the three songs. There are other places on here to talk about the band.

[GASWAGON]

Originally Posted by Mercury Bullet

To make things worse my book said something about green teeth. Apparently Angus was allergic to a toothbrush in his teen years.

I'll have to dig the book out, off hand I can't remember who wrote it.

Yes that's the same book.

Let us know how you go tmrw when you find it?

[Redm]

Sin City
Rock 'n' Roll Singer
Down Payment Blues

[yanknbank]

Too many to list. I'm surprised Night Prowler hasn't been mentioned. This is ACDC right at the very top of their game and it comes with a great vocal from Bon Scott.

[malazn mafia]

1) she was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean, the best ford falcon that I ever seen
2) it's a long way to the pub when you're driving a commodore
3) back in black, cats eyes, nine lives, using every one of them and wondering why

[Express]

Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation

If You Want Blood (You Got It)

Ride On












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[au350hp]

My 2nd time around. Just 3 songs please folks.
1: Get it Hot
2: Ain't no Fun
3: Jail Break

[CoupeKing]

Trying to pick your top 3 AC/DC songs....that's like asking a fat kid whats his favourite take-way food.

1. Highway To Hell
2. Thunderstruck
3.

[cs123]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biaGJ_4rEzE

[damo6]

1. Soul stripper,live version. ( youtube it )
2. Whole lotta rosie
3. Jailbreak

https://youtu.be/T9URehG_p4w
Bit of history on malcoms guitars.

[Maka]

Originally Posted by cs123

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biaGJ_4rEzE

I could see & hear a bit of Hush in that ACDC tune lol! Nice bit of ACDC history there in the yt link.

Musically i loved that era the most with the diversity of blues based rock bands on show in the top 40 charts around the world back then.

cheers, Maka

[GASWAGON]

I remember a mates older brother when we were about 15 singing....'Its a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll'!

[Adamz Ghia]

You Shook Me All Night Long
Thunderstruck
Back In Black

Honourable mention goes to Who Made Who and Highway To Hell.

[GASWAGON]

I'm just listening to few on YouTube.

'For those about to Rock we solute you'!!!

Does anyone remember 'Joe Dirt'? Cant remember the actors name but he was wearing an AC/DC Tshirt in that movie so even the yanks love em!

DAAAANG!!!

[Express]

Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

I'm just listening to few on YouTube.

'For those about to Rock we solute you'!!!

Does anyone remember 'Joe Dirt'? Cant remember the actors name but he was wearing an AC/DC Tshirt in that movie so even the yanks love em!

DAAAANG!!!

When you take into account they have sold around 71 million albums in the USA alone then yes some Yanks must think they're OK.





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[cheap]

Interesting observation, many favourite songs from the Bon Scott era yet they made it really big (famous) after his death with Brian J.

[Lunch]

My faves are Bon Scott songs, performed by Bon, Brian destroyed then, just listen to that version of ‘ride on’ that express posted! WTF.. it’s that bad I’m not even sure it’s Brian Johnson..
my favourite thing about the Brian Johnson era was that all their live performances were so much faster than the studio versions, always were better live

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by Lunch

My faves are Bon Scott songs, performed by Bon, Brian destroyed then, just listen to that version of ‘ride on’ that express posted! WTF.. it’s that bad I’m not even sure it’s Brian Johnson..
my favourite thing about the Brian Johnson era was that all their live performances were so much faster than the studio versions, always were better live

I've said (argued) to people on numerous previous occasions that Bon Scott WAS AC/DC. The only reason the band survived his death is because the Back in Black album was so good. Otherwise the band would have disbanded not long after Bon's death.

Although this is only a small sample size, I did a tally of the votes on AFF. Most people listed three songs, a couple four and a couple only one but zipping listed seven so I did not count his votes. Here is the summary for 95 votes:

Jailbreak - 7 votes BS
It's a long way to the top - 6 votes BS
Let there be rock - 5 votes BS
TNT - 5 votes BS
Dirt deeds done dirt cheap - 4 votes BS
Highway to hell - 4 votes BS
Whole lotta Rosie - 3 votes BS
If You Want Blood (You've Got It) - 3 votes BS
Sin City - 2 votes BS
Riff Raff - 2 votes BS
High voltage - 2 votes BS
Ain't No Fun (Waiting 'Round to Be a Millionaire) - 2 votes BS
Rock 'n Roll damnation - 2 votes BS
Walk all over you - 1 vote BS
Down payment blues - 1 vote BS
Shot down in flames - 1 vote BS
Baby please don't go - 1 vote BS
The Jack - 1 vote BS
Big Balls - 1 vote BS
Touch too much - 1 vote BS
Rock 'n' Roll Singer - 1 vote BS
Down Payment Blues - 1 vote BS
Night Prowler - 1 vote BS
Ride On - 1 vote BS
Get it hot - 1 vote BS
Soul Stripper - 1 vote BS
Shot down in flames - 1 vote BS

Shoot to thrill - 7 votes BinB
Hells Bells - 5 votes BinB
Back in Black - 3 votes BinB
You shook me all night long - 2 votes BinB

Thunderstruck - 9 votes NOT BS
For those about to rock (we salute you) - 2 votes NOT BS
Sink the pink - 1 vote Not BS
Who made who - 1 vote NOT BS
Chase the Ace - 1 vote NOT BS
D.T. - 1 vote NOT BS
Heatseeker - 1 vote NOT BS

Can I sit next to you girl - 1 vote pre-BS

Of 95 votes, 61 were for the Bon Scott era (64%) for 27 songs
33 were post Bon Scott era (35%) for 11 songs
1 was pre Bon Scott era (1%) for 1 song

If one looks at the Back in Black album it alone has 17 votes for 4 songs (18%)
=> for all the albums and songs post Back in Black they received 16 votes for 7 songs (17%) of which Thunderstruck alone has 9 votes.

Bon Scott was lead singer of AC/DC from 1974 to 1980 during which time they released 7 studio albums. The post Bon Scott AC/DC era is much longer where 10 albums were released over the space of 34 years. So much more material, so much less appeal (relatively speaking).

It clearly demonstrates the brilliance of AC/DC during their golden years. The music was raw and that so many songs from Bon's era appeal to people shows how the music was not one-dimensional. After Back in Black AC/DC may have had the odd good song every now end then. But their work is not to the same level as pre Back in Black.

I saw AC/DC in concert at the Melbourne tennis center in the mid 1990s. I thought the concert was 'meh'. Never been a fan of Brian Johnson.

[Maka]

A great read, enjoy -

http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-05-...-brian-johnson

At the end of day, imo it dont matter who's doing the vocals for ACDC, they sound supreme with both singers!

cheers, Maka

[Adamz Ghia]

Might be because I grew up with him and I suspect I’m very much alone on this, but I prefer Brian Johnson to Bon Scott. Always been a fan of his vocals.

[zipping]

Well better add mine then seeing as i listen to an album a day for last 40 years

1. Whole Lotta rosie
2. Let the be Rock
3. Walk all over you

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Might be because I grew up with him and I suspect I’m very much alone on this, but I prefer Brian Johnson to Bon Scott. Always been a fan of his vocals.

I started to listen to music after Bon Scott died but still prefer him to Brian.