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)
Danger
AC/DC Lyrics
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Keep away from the danger
Don't talk to strangers who smile
Keep away from the danger all the time
You just keep away
Red lights are flashin'
There's been a misunderstandin'
Through drinkin' all that brandy
I was under the table
But I came back for more
Gotta hit the bottle
But my head hit the floor
(Chorus)
Danger, danger, don't talk to strangers
Stranger, danger, don't you talk
Danger, danger, don't talk to strangers
Danger, danger, don't talk keep away
Red lights still flashin'
People all still dancin' in my head
I've done with thinkin' about what to do
Another night of drinkin', just one before I'm through
I was just raisin' hell
I wasn't doin' no harm
The cops could not appreciate
My natural charm
(Chorus)
(Don't talk to strangers)
(Chorus: x2)
Don't you go talkin' to no strangers in this town
AC/DC's song "Danger" is all about staying away from danger and avoiding strangers who smile. The lyrics send a clear message and warn the listener to beware of the people they meet. The opening lines of the song state, "Don't talk to strangers, keep away from the danger, don't talk to strangers who smile, keep away from the danger all the time." These lines set the scene for the rest of the song, which is about a night of drinking that has gone wrong.
The singer has had too much to drink and is in a bad way. He is bruised, broke, and bandaged, and has been drinking so much brandy that he ended up under the table. However, despite this, he still wants to drink more. He hits the bottle again, but his head hits the floor, which shows that he is in a very bad state. Even though he is in a bad way, he still wants to keep going and ignore the dangers around him.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats three times, with the words "danger, danger, don't talk to strangers" and "danger, danger, don't talk keep away." These lines are repeated to emphasize the message of the song, and to make sure the listener understands the importance of staying away from danger.
The song is a cautionary tale, warning listeners about the dangers of drinking and the need to stay away from strangers who may not have good intentions. It is a reminder that sometimes the best thing to do is to keep away from potential dangers and not put ourselves in harm's way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't talk to strangers
Avoid interacting with unknown people
Keep away from the danger
Stay away from harmful situations or people
Don't talk to strangers who smile
Don't trust people who approach you with a fake and friendly demeanor
Keep away from the danger all the time
Be cautious and avoid potential dangers at all times
You just keep away
Stay out of harm's way
Red lights are flashin'
Police sirens are being heard
There's been a misunderstandin'
There has been a miscommunication or misconception
I'm bruised, broke an' bandaged
I am physically injured and in bad shape
Through drinkin' all that brandy
The injuries were caused by excessive alcohol consumption
I was under the table
The person was too drunk and passed out under a table
But I came back for more
Despite the pain and negative consequences, the person continued to drink
Gotta hit the bottle
The person feels the need to drink more alcohol
But my head hit the floor
The person fell and hit their head because of their drunkenness
Danger, danger, don't talk to strangers
A warning is being given to avoid unknown people
Stranger, danger, don't you talk
Reinforcing the warning of not talking to strangers
Danger, danger, don't talk to strangers
The warning is repeated to emphasize its importance
Danger, danger, don't talk keep away
Reiterating the need to stay away from danger
Red lights still flashin'
The police are still present and active
People all still dancin' in my head
The person is experiencing a hangover and feels the effects of the drinking the night before
I've done with thinkin' about what to do
The person is disillusioned and doesn't care about the consequences of their actions
Another night of drinkin', just one before I'm through
The person plans to drink again, but knows it's the last time they can handle it
I was just raisin' hell
The person was misbehaving and causing trouble
I wasn't doin' no harm
The person thinks their actions were harmless, but they caused trouble nonetheless
The cops could not appreciate my natural charm
The person's charm and wit did not work on the police
Don't you go talkin' to no strangers in this town
The warning is directed specifically towards not talking to strangers in this particular place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Scout75PortableRadio
Fly on the Wall is AC/DC's most under rated album IMHO. So many great songs so many people don't know; but should!
@matthewbryson2349
Agreed. Same goes for Flick of the Switch.
@Cornbois210
The reason it’s overlooked is because the production/sound mixing is really bad sadly. Also the fact that it came out after back in black… but you’re absolutely right!!!
@kristynstill8450
Hell yeah it was one of my firsts when i was a kid...all my mates listening to pop bullshit
@LeocardoemMacau
Depends on what you're smoking
@chrischappell2072
I'm only 22 and its one of my favorites along with flick of the switch
@jasonhiggins8909
Brian gave all he had to be in ac/dc and still does.. I love this guy
@lisascarrott6142
Me too he never let's anyone down
@LowPhat
Love Brian's fashion. Badass as hell
@SoloDallasII
You're an impostor! The real Ron Swanson would never say the word "fashion".