In 1972, Johnson formed the glam rock band Geordie and became their lead singer. However, after a few hit singles, the band split up in 1978. Johnson reformed Geordie in 1980, however, just after a record deal had been signed, he was asked to audition for AC/DC. A few days after the audition, Johnson was told he would be replacing Bon Scott as the lead vocalist of the band. Johnson's first album with AC/DC, Back in Black, is the band's biggest selling album.
Johnson's sartorial trademark is his cap. Originally, he wore a flat cap, once regarded as a symbol of his native Tyneside, but in recent years, he has occasionally worn a baseball cap instead.
Biography
Johnson's father, Allan, was a Sergeant Major of the British Army's Durham Light Infantry; his mother, Esther, came from Italy. When he was a young, Johnson performed in various shows with the Scouts, and appeared in a play which aired on television, and joined a local church choir.
Geordie
In February 1972, Johnson joined the Newcastle glam rock band, Geordie. The band's first single, "Don't Do That", was released at the end of the year through EMI, and reached No. 32 in the UK charts. "Don't Do That" was followed a few months later by their biggest hit, "All Because Of You", which reached No. 6. They later had another UK top 20 hit "Can You Do It". After multiple hit singles, Geordie split up in 1978, but Johnson re-formed it in 1980.
Soon after a record contract had been signed, Johnson was asked to audition for AC/DC. Among the others asked to audition were ex-Back Street Crawler vocalist, Terry Slesser and ex-Moxy frontman, Buzz Shearman, who was not able to join due to vocal chord problems.
"I remember Bon playing me "Little Richard" and then telling me the story of when he saw Brian singing." Angus Young later remembered. "And he says about that night, 'there's this guy up there screaming at the top of his lungs and then the next thing you know he hits the deck. He's on the floor, rolling around and screaming. I thought it was great, and then to top it off —you couldn't get a better encore— they came in and wheeled the guy off!" Later that night, Johnson would be diagnosed with appendicitis, which was the cause of his writhing around on stage.
Electric Lady
Brian Johnson & Geordie Lyrics
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What's going on in your mind?
Do you deceive me? Will you ever leave me?
What's going on in your mind?
Yeah, yeah you're driving me crazy
Yeah, yeah you're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah, you're driving me crazy
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric, you're an electric, you're an electric
Bet you think you're funny when you spend my money
But you do it all the time
You've got me on the line woman you got me
Keep getting shocks from your spine
Yeah, yeah you're driving me crazy
Yeah, yeah you're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah, you're driving me crazy
Yeah, yeah you're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You're an electric lady
The lyrics of "Electric Lady" by Brian Johnson & Geordie reveal the singer's confusion and frustration in his relationship with a woman he refers to as an electric lady. He is uncertain about what she thinks about and whether she will ever leave him. He wonders if she deceives him, and he is constantly puzzled by her behavior. The woman appears to be funny and entertaining, but she spends his money and sends shocks down his spine.
The song is a poignant depiction of the dynamics of a turbulent relationship between two people. The singer is struggling to come to terms with his feelings for this woman who seems to confuse him. He feels like he is being taken for a ride, and he cannot seem to decide what to do about it. He is both captivated and intimidated by her, and these mixed emotions cause him distress. In some ways, the song is a warning to other men to be cautious in their dealings with such women.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been wondering what you been thinking
I am curious about what thoughts are occupying your mind
What's going on in your mind?
What specific internal processes and thoughts are occupying your mind?
Do you deceive me? Will you ever leave me?
Are you being dishonest with me, or will you eventually abandon me?
Yeah, yeah you're driving me crazy
Your actions are causing me to feel intense frustration and confusion
Yeah, yeah you're an electric lady
You possess a certain quality that generates excitement and intensity in others
Bet you think you're funny when you spend my money
I imagine you find it amusing to use my finances for your own purposes
But you do it all the time
This is a recurring behavior of yours
You've got me on the line woman you got me
I am emotionally invested in you and feel that you have control over me
Keep getting shocks from your spine
The way in which you behave and interact with me is causing me to feel sudden and intense sensations
Yeah, yeah woman you're crazy
You have an unpredictable and unstable personality
You're an electric lady
You exude a certain energy and allure that draws others to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MALCOLM
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Francesco Rossi
A really talented band.
petebest22
Great band! Full of energy 👍
Gloria Power
Great young sound...that matured into ACDC front man...fantastic transformation...
Zbycho Borkowski
Niezapomnianą Muza wciąż mnie zachwycają.
Martyn H
Brings back memories. Saw them play live not long after this was released....
c q
jelous!
Игорь Воронин
Сильнейшие рокеры супер группа таких не много супер
Сергей Вениаминович
Самый сильный альбом 1974г.
Весь альбом, что бывает не часто.
veselin cukućan
Meni najdraža grupa i najlepša pesma, moje mladosti!
Miroslav Mesic
puštao u discu cjelo ljeto.pozdrav tebi slavonija