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".
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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)
Boogie Man
AC/DC Lyrics
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Maybe those folks might of got it right
And some people say I drive a Cadillac car
Or sell my wares hauntin' hotel bars
I'm the boogie man, yeah, the boogie man
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I like fine suits, smoke the best cigars
Like talking sex to women, girls in fast cars
I might be under the bed, ready to bite
So little girl be careful, when you're on your own tonight
Cause I'm your boogie man, your boogie man
And I hope, that you don't misunderstand your boogie man
Oh, I'm your boogie man
I'm your boogie man
Yes I'm your boogie man
I'm your boogie man
Yow, here we go
And I hope, that you don't misunderstand your boogie man
And don't let the sun come up on me, your boogie man
I'm your boogie man, your boogie man
I'm your boogie man, your boogie man
I'm your boogie man, boogie man
Boogie man
I'm your boogie man
Yeah yeah
I'm your boogie man
I'm your boogie man
Boogie man
The song "Boogie Man" by AC/DC, from their 1995 album "Ballbreaker," portrays the persona of a mysterious man who only comes out at night and is often seen driving a Cadillac car or haunting hotel bars to sell his wares. The lyrics suggest that the boogie man is a womanizer who enjoys the finer things in life, like smoking the best cigars, wearing fine suits, and talking about sex to women. The boogie man is described as lurking under the bed, ready to bite, and warns young women to be careful when they are on their own at night.
The lyrics may be interpreted as a metaphor for the dark side of human nature. The boogie man represents a primal urge that cannot be controlled, and the fear of the unknown. The song's repetitive chorus reinforces this notion, with the boogie man's voice becoming louder and more menacing as the song progresses. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the boogie man is a force to be reckoned with, and should be both feared and respected.
Overall, "Boogie Man" is a reflection of AC/DC's hard-rocking, rebellious sound, which has made them one of the most legendary bands in rock history. With its catchy chorus, driving guitar riffs, and distinctive vocals, the song continues to be a fan favorite to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people say I'm only out at night
There are rumors that circulate about me that suggest I only come out at night
Maybe those folks might of got it right
There could be some truth to those rumors
And some people say I drive a Cadillac car
There are also rumors that I drive a luxury Cadillac vehicle
Or sell my wares hauntin' hotel bars
Others speculate that I may sell my goods while frequenting hotel bars
I'm the boogie man, yeah, the boogie man
I am the infamous Boogie Man, no question about it
I like fine suits, smoke the best cigars
I have expensive taste and prefer high-quality suits and cigars
Like talking sex to women, girls in fast cars
I enjoy engaging in sexual conversations with women, particularly those who enjoy fast cars
I might be under the bed, ready to bite
I could be lurking under your bed, waiting to pounce
So little girl be careful, when you're on your own tonight
It's best to be cautious when you're alone tonight, especially since I'm around
Cause I'm your boogie man, your boogie man
I am the notorious Boogie Man, and you are my intended target
And I hope, that you don't misunderstand your boogie man
I hope there isn't any miscommunication between us, as I am your intended target
Oh, I'm your boogie man
I am the one you should fear
I'm your boogie man
I am the one who will haunt your dreams
Yes I'm your boogie man
I am your worst nightmare
I'm your boogie man
I am the one you should fear
Yow, here we go
Let the madness begin
And I hope, that you don't misunderstand your boogie man
I hope there isn't any miscommunication between us, as I am your intended target
And don't let the sun come up on me, your boogie man
Please don't let the morning come and ruin our fun
I'm your boogie man, your boogie man
I am the infamous Boogie Man, and you are my intended target
I'm your boogie man, your boogie man
I am the one you should fear
I'm your boogie man, boogie man
I am the one who will haunt your dreams
Boogie man
I am the notorious Boogie Man, no question about it
I'm your boogie man
I am the one you should fear
Yeah yeah
You better believe it
I'm your boogie man
I am the one you should fear
I'm your boogie man
I am the infamous Boogie Man, and you are my intended target
Boogie man
I am the notorious Boogie Man, no question about it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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