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)
She's Got Balls
AC/DC Lyrics
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Makes me smile that woman
She's got spunk that woman
Funk that woman
She's got speed my babe
Got what I need my babe
She's got the ability
To make a man outta me
But most important of all
Let me tell you
My lady's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
She's got soul my lady
Likes to crawl my lady
All around the floor on her hands and knees
Oh because she likes to please me
But most important of all
Ah, let me tell you
My lady's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
And she's got taste my lady
Pace my lady
Makes my heart race
With her pretty face
She's got balls my lady
Likes to crawl my lady
Hands and knees all around the floor
No one has to tell her what a fella is for
But let me tell you, oh, ooh yeah
My lady's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
She's got balls
My lady's got (she's got balls)
Balls (she's got balls)
She's got balls
The lyrics to AC/DC's song She's Got Balls express the admiration the singer has for his female partner. He praises her style, spunk, speed and funky ways, making it clear that she possesses all the attributes he desires in a woman. What stands out in the chorus is his proclamation that "My lady's got balls". Although the word "balls" may be interpreted in many different ways, in this context, it refers to her qualities such as courage and strength, which are often stereotypically associated with masculinity. The singer seems to suggest that his lady possesses these qualities in abundance, which makes her a force to be reckoned with, and further complements her for her soul, beauty, and the way she moves on the dancefloor.
It's important to understand that AC/DC was known for its attitude of rebellion and machismo, and the song She's Got Balls fits in perfectly with that ethos. The band wanted their music to be as raw and raunchy as possible, and this song is no exception. They used sexually explicit lyrics to woo their fans, and along with the driving guitar riffs, the song became an instant classic. Despite all the sexual references, it's the phrase "My lady's got balls" that made the song stand out. It was like a rebellious statement that defied all conventions and gender roles. It was also a way for the band to show that they weren't afraid of challenging norms and pushing boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got style that woman
This woman has a unique and admirable way about her
Makes me smile that woman
Her presence is so charming and captivating that it brings joy to the singer
She's got spunk that woman
She's not afraid to be bold and take risks in life
Funk that woman
Her energy and presence brings funk or groove to any situation
She's got speed my babe
This woman can move quickly and efficiently in various areas of life
Got what I need my babe
She has qualities, potentially including but not limited to love, support, and companionship, that the singer desires
She's got the ability
She is skilled and capable in more ways than one
To make a man outta me
Her impact on the artist's life and character is profound, giving him a sense of growth and development
But most important of all
Despite all the aforementioned qualities, there is something else even more vital to mention
My lady's got balls
This woman is particularly strong-willed, confident, and daring in her approach to life
She's got soul my lady
She has a deep and emotional sensitivity that is evident in her personality
Likes to crawl my lady
She enjoys engaging in physical activity, possibly in an intimate and sensual manner
All around the floor on her hands and knees
She moves vigorously and energetically on the ground, likely in the context of dancing or expressing herself physically
Oh because she likes to please me
This behavior, while possibly enjoyable for her, is rooted in her desire to satisfy and bring happiness to the singer
And she's got taste my lady
She has a refined and discerning appreciation for various things, including potentially music and fashion
Pace my lady
She has a rhythm or tempo to her mannerisms and way of carrying herself
Makes my heart race
Her captivating presence and energy evoke strong excitement and feelings in the artist
With her pretty face
Her physical appearance is notably attractive to the singer
No one has to tell her what a fella is for
She is comfortable and confident in her understanding of her role as a woman in the context of a relationship with a man
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONALD BELFORD SCOTT, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
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