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)
House of Jazz
AC/DC Lyrics
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Bell ringer
Got a nasty stinger
To slow you down
Mud slinger
Gold digger
Who point the finger
And do you down
Lightin' blindin' in the middle of the road
Are you comin' in
Are you comin' in
I said come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz
Come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz, yes
Ball stripper
Big tipper
Got a slap 'n' tickler
To make you growl
A spitin' and bitin' on a TV show
Tightenin' frightenin' givin' out a load
Are you comin' in
Are you comin' in
I said come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz
Come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz
Are you comin' in
Come on in
Are you comin' in
Are you comin' in
I said come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz
Come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz
Are you comin' in
Are you comin' in
I said into the house of jazz
Come into the house of
Come into the house of
Come into the house of jazz
The house of jazz
The lyrics of AC/DC's "House of Jazz" depict a place filled with vices and temptations that could bring someone down. It seems that the house of jazz is a metaphor for a place of entertainment where individuals indulge in their desires. The singer highlights the presence of people who slander and point fingers, describing them as mud-slingers and gold diggers. Through words such as "kickin' and a fightin'" and "spitin' and bitin'", the song suggests that the house of jazz could be a place of violence and aggression.
Despite the dangers, the singer invites someone to come into the house of jazz. The phrase "come into the house of jazz" is repeated multiple times in the song, emphasizing the allure of the place. In the end, the decision whether to enter or not lies with the listener. AC/DC seems to suggest that the house of jazz is enticing, but it comes with a warning to be careful and vigilant.
Overall, the song portrays the idea that the pursuit of pleasure and temptation can come with negative consequences. It serves as a cautionary tale for those who are lured by such vices and aims to make the listener aware of these dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
Humdinger
An impressive or remarkable thing, often something that causes delight or admiration.
Bell ringer
Something remarkable, notable or notorious.
Got a nasty stinger
Someone or something that could hurt or harm you.
To slow you down
To keep you from reaching your goals or doing what you want to do.
Mud slinger
Someone who speaks ill of others or tries to damage their reputation.
Gold digger
Someone who marries or dates for money, resources, or prestige.
Who point the finger
Someone who blames or accuses others.
And do you down
Someone who makes you feel low or inferior.
Kickin' and a fightin' on a TV show
Fighting, arguing or competing in a public setting like a reality TV show.
Lightin' blindin' in the middle of the road
Something that's too bright and glaring, possibly causing temporary blindness.
Are you comin' in
Asking someone to join or participate in something.
I said come into the house of
Inviting someone to experience something new.
Come into the house of
Encouraging someone to enter a place or environment.
Come into the house of jazz
Inviting someone to explore or enjoy jazz music.
Ball stripper
A person who performs a provocative dance and removes clothing during a ball or party.
Big tipper
Someone who tips generously or extravagantly, often as a sign of appreciation or admiration.
Got a slap 'n' tickler
Someone or something that's teasing or humorous, often with a sexual connotation.
To make you growl
To arouse, excite or stimulate someone's senses.
A spitin' and bitin' on a TV show
An intense or aggressive argument or debate on a television program.
Tightenin' frightenin' givin' out a load
Something that causes tension, fear or anxiety, often with a dramatic effect.
Come on in
Encouraging someone to enter a place or environment.
The house of jazz
A metaphorical place or state of mind where one can enjoy, appreciate or create jazz music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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