AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, 1975's High Voltage. Membership subsequently stabilised around the Young brothers, singer Bon Scott, drummer Phil Rudd, and bassist Mark Evans. Evans was fired from the band in 1977 and replaced by Cliff Williams, who has appeared on every AC/DC album since 1978's Powerage. In February 1980, about seven months after the release of their breakthrough album Highway to Hell, Scott died of acute alcohol poisoning after a night of heavy drinking. AC/DC considered disbanding, but at Scott's family's request, the remaining members opted to continue the band, bringing in longtime Geordie vocalist Brian Johnson as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their first album with Johnson, Back in Black, which was dedicated to Scott's memory. The album launched AC/DC to new heights of success and became one of the best selling albums of all time.
The band's eighth studio album, For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) (1981), was their first album to reach number one in the United States. Prior to the release of their next album, Flick of the Switch (1983), Rudd left the band and was replaced by Simon Wright, being in turn replaced by Chris Slade in 1989. The band experienced a commercial resurgence in the early nineties with the release of their twelfth studio album The Razors Edge (1990); it was their only album to feature Slade, who was replaced by the returning Rudd in 1994. Rudd has since recorded five more albums with the band, starting with, and including, Ballbreaker (1995). Their fifteenth studio album Black Ice was the second-highest-selling album of 2008, and their biggest chart hit since For Those About to Rock, eventually reaching No.1 worldwide.
The band's line-up remained the same for twenty years, until 2014 with Malcolm Young's retirement due to early-onset dementia (he died in 2017) and Rudd's legal troubles. Malcolm was replaced by his nephew Stevie Young, who debuted on AC/DC's 2014 album Rock or Bust, and on its accompanying tour, previous drummer Chris Slade filled in for Rudd. In 2016, Johnson was advised to stop touring due to worsening hearing loss. Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose stepped in as the band's vocalist for the remainder of that year's dates. Long-term bass player and background vocalist Cliff Williams retired from AC/DC at the end of the Rock or Bust tour in 2016 and the group entered a four-year hiatus. A reunion of the Rock or Bust line-up was announced in September 2020 and the band's seventeenth studio album Power Up was released two months later.
AC/DC have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 75 million albums in the United States, making them the ninth-highest-selling artist in the United States and the 16th-best-selling artist worldwide. Back in Black has sold an estimated 50 million units worldwide, making it the second-highest-selling album by any artist, and the highest-selling album by any band. The album has sold 25 million units in the US, where it is the fourth highest-selling album of all time. AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 10 March 2003. AC/DC ranked fourth on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" and were named the seventh "Greatest Heavy Metal Band of All Time" by MTV. In 2004, AC/DC ranked No. 72 on the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Producer Rick Rubin, who wrote an essay on the band for the Rolling Stone list, referred to AC/DC as "the greatest rock and roll band of all time". In 2010, VH1 ranked AC/DC number 23 in its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC/DC
Discography
High Voltage (1975) (Australia only)
T.N.T. (1975) (Australia only)
High Voltage (1976) (international version)
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)
Let There Be Rock (1977)
Powerage (1978)
Highway to Hell (1979)
Back in Black (1980)
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
Flick of the Switch (1983)
Fly on the Wall (1985)
Blow Up Your Video (1988)
The Razors Edge (1990)
Ballbreaker (1995)
Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
Black Ice (2008)
Rock or Bust (2014)
Power Up (2020)
Back In Black
AC/DC Lyrics
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I hit the sack
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I'm just looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Back in the back
Of a Cadillac
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
Yes, I'm in a bang
With a gang
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
'Cause I'm back on the track
And I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
So look at me now
I'm just makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Well, I'm back, yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Take my love
Oh, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah, yeah, ooh, yeah
Well, I'm back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back
Back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
I've hit the sack
AC/DC's Back in Black is a song that represents the band's comeback after their lead singer Bon Scott's death. The opening lines, "Back in black, I hit the sack, I've been too long, I'm glad to be back," symbolize Angus Young's return to the studio after the tragic loss of Scott. The songwriter feels relieved after a long, sorrowful period of mourning, and that is what the lyrics "I'm let loose from the noose that's kept me hanging about" allude to. He is finally free from the "noose" that held him back.
The song also exhibits the band's rebellious nature, as illustrated through the lines "Got nine lives, cat's eyes, abusing every one of them and running wild" and "Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way." The lyrics reflect the band's assertiveness and fearlessness, as they assert their determination to continue making music despite Scott's death.
Overall, Back in Black is a powerful declaration of AC/DC's resilience and strength in the face of personal loss. It became a symbol of the band's rebirth and continues to be an enduring classic rock anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in black
I am returning after some time, and I am ready to make a statement.
I hit the sack
I went to bed, but now I'm fully charged and ready to go.
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back
I've been away for a while, but it feels great to be back where I belong.
Yes, I'm let loose
I am free from any restrictions or restraints.
From the noose
I avoided danger or trouble that could have caused me harm.
That's kept me hanging about
I've been stuck or waiting for something but now I'm finally moving forward.
I've been looking at the sky
I've been dreaming or thinking big, and now I'm ready to make it happen.
'Cause it's gettin' me high
The possibilities for success are exhilarating, and I'm excited to pursue them.
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
Don't worry about my death because I am fearless and unstoppable.
I got nine lives
I am resilient and can overcome any obstacles no matter how many chances it takes.
Cat's eyes
I have sharp senses and can detect any danger.
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
I am taking full advantage of all of my strengths and living life to the fullest.
Well, I'm back
I am announcing my presence and my strength.
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
I am a force to be reckoned with and have immense power and influence.
Yes, I'm in a bang
I am part of a group and making a lot of noise or creating a big impact.
With a gang
I am surrounded by allies or supporters who always have my back.
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
Those who try to bring me down or stop me will fail.
'Cause I'm back on the track
I am focused, determined, and back to pursuing my goals.
And I'm beatin' the flack
I am overcoming any resistance, difficulties, or setbacks.
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
I won't be falsely accused or blamed for anything because I am in control and righting the wrongs.
So look at me now
See how I have returned stronger and more determined than ever before.
I'm just makin' my play
I am taking action and pursuing my plans to succeed.
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
Don't mess with me or my plans because I won't tolerate any interference or obstacles.
Oh, yeah
I am expressing myself and enjoying my success.
Take my love
I am giving my love and passion to what I do and those around me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Johnson, Young Angus Mckinnon, Young Malcolm Mitchell
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@luisledesma7716
Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Back in the back
Of a Cadillac
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
Yes, I'm in a bang
With a gang
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
'Cause I'm back on the track
And I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
So look at me now
I'm just makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Well, I'm back, yes I'm back
Well, I'm back, yes I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well I'm back in black
Yes I'm back in black
Ho yeah
Oh yeah
Yes I am
Oh yeah, yeah oh yeah
Back in now
Well I'm back, I'm back
Back, (I'm back)
Back, (I'm back)
Back, (I'm back)
Back, (I'm back)
Back
Back in black
Yes I'm back in black
Out of the sight
@cristianchijeme2850
Lyrics
Back in black
I hit the sack
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose
From the noose
That's kept me hanging about
I've been looking at the sky
'Cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse 'cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and running wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Back in the back
Of a Cadillac
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
Yes, I'm in a bang
With a gang
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
'Cause I'm back on the track
And I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
So look at me now
I'm just makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Well, I'm back, yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Take my love
Oh, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah, yeah, ooh, yeah
Well, I'm back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back
Back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
I've hit the sack
@G4BR13L_17
LYRICS
Back in black, I hit the sack
I've been too long, I'm glad to be back
Yes, I'm let loose from the noose
That's kept me hangin' about
I'm just lookin' at the sky 'cause it's gettin' me high
Forget the hearse, 'cause I'll never die
I got nine lives, cat's eyes
Abusin' every one of them and runnin' wild
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Back in the band, I got a Cadillac
Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack
Yes, I'm in a band with the gang
They've got to catch me if they want me to hang
'Cause I'm back on the track and I'm beatin' the flack
Nobody's gonna get me on another rap
So look at me now, I'm just a makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get outta my way
'Cause I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back
Yes, I'm back
Well, I'm back, back
Well, I'm back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Aw, yeah! Yeah, yeah
Keep on goin'! Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Here we go
Well, I'm back (I'm back)
Back (well, I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back (I'm back)
Back
Yes, back in black
Yes, I'm back in black
Out of the sack
@timyrsharif
This song makes me feel like genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.
@victorgabriel0020
Hahahaha
@tamaskalmar6687
thats why you still listeni it in 2021
@Isaac-ec6de
love you 3000 <3
@kennymccabe8931
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@user-vh6eh8dr6d
@@tamaskalmar6687 it s classic
@pootismann19
AC/DC: produce new album.
Marvel: I'll take your entire stock.
@WelonFruit
Oh no
@arthurmorgan9813
true
@jackparke9376
Haha fair enough