You Shook Me All Night Long

AC/DC

About You Shook Me All Night Long

"You Shook Me All Night Long" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, from the album Back in Black. The song also reappeared on their later album Who Made Who. It is AC/DC's first single with Brian Johnson as the lead singer, replacing Bon Scott who died of alcohol poisoning in February 1980. It reached number 35 on the USA's Hot 100 pop singles chart in 1980. The single was re-released internationally in 1986, following the release of the album Who Made Who. The re-released single in 1986 contains the B-side(s): B1. "She's Got Balls" (Live, Bondi Lifesaver '77); B2. "You Shook Me All Night Long" (Live '83 – 12-inch maxi-single only). In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "You Shook Me All Night Long" was ranked number 63. 


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2001
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She was a fast machine
She kept her motor clean
She was the best damn woman I had ever seen
She had the sightless eyes
Telling me no lies
Knockin' me out with those American thighs
Taking more than her share
Had me fighting for air
She told me to come but I was already there
'Cause the walls start shaking
The earth was quaking
My mind was aching
And we were making it and you

Shook me all night long
Yeah you shook me all night long

Working double time
On the seduction line
She was one of a kind, she's just mine all mine
Wanted no applause
Just another course
Made a meal out of me and came back for more
Had to cool me down
To take another round
Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing
'Cause the walls were shaking
The earth was quaking
My mind was aching
And we were making it and you

Shook me all night long
Yeah you shook me all night long

And knocked me out and then you
Shook me all night long
You had me shakin' and you
Shook me all night long
Yeah you shook me
Well you took me

You really took me and you
Shook me all night long
Ooooh you
Shook me all night long
Yeah, yeah, you
Shook me all night long
You really took me and you
Yeah you shook me, yeah you shook me
All night long

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AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who have remained constant members. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the highest-grossing bands of all time. more »

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Written by: Brian Johnson, Angus McKinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"You Shook Me All Night Long" was released on 19 August 1980 as part of AC/DC's first album with vocalist Brian Johnson, "Back in Black," which was a tribute to the band's original singer Bon Scott who passed away in February that year.
Chart Success
The song became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching number 35 on the USA's Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, making it their first Top 40 hit in the country.
Signature Song
“You Shook Me All Night Long” is considered one of AC/DC's signature songs and a classic in rock music history. The track features one of the most iconic guitar intros and it's regularly performed at their concerts.
Composition
The song was composed by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, along with Brian Johnson. It brings together elements of hard rock and blues rock, which became AC/DC's trademark sound.
Awards
The song was listed by VH1 as the 10th best hard rock song of all time in 2009. It was also named the 73rd best hard rock song by VH1 in 2006.
Music Video
The music video directed by Eric Dionysius and Eric Mistler for “You Shook Me All Night Long”, features live concert footage intermixed with comedians and contains humor reflecting the song's sexual theme.
Distinctive Lyrics
Brian Johnson’s lyrics also earned the song distinction. With phrases like “Knocking me out with those American thighs” and “She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean,” the song's sexually charged lyrics and imagery helped it stand out.
Notable Performances
At the 2005 Grammy Awards, AC/DC performed this song with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Joe Perry, and Keith Urban playing along.
Covers and Appearances
Numerous artists have covered the song including Celine Dion, Anastacia, and Christina Aguilera. It's also a regular feature on music games like "Guitar Hero" and in films such as "Private Parts" and "Riding in Cars with Boys".
Iconic Solo
The guitar solo by Angus Young is particularly notable and is frequently considered one of the greatest solos in rock history.

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