Back in Black
AC/DC
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Back in black I hit the sack I've been too long I'm glad to be back Yes, I'm let loose From the noose That's kept me hanging about I've been looking at the sky 'Cause it's gettin' me high Forget the hearse 'cause I never die I got nine lives Cat's eyes Abusin' every one of them and running wild 'Cause I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black Back in the back Of a Cadillac Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack Yes, I'm in a bang With a gang They've got to catch me if they want me to hang 'Cause I'm back on the track And I'm beatin' the flack Nobody's gonna get me on another rap So look at me now I'm just makin' my play Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way 'Cause I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back Yes, I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well, I'm back in black Yes, I'm back in black Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, yes I'm back Well, I'm back, back Well I'm back in black Yes I'm back in black Ho yeah Oh yeah Yes I am Oh yeah, yeah oh yeah Back in now Well I'm back, I'm back Back, (I'm back) Back, (I'm back) Back, (I'm back) Back, (I'm back) Back Back in black Yes I'm back in black Out of the sight
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Written by: Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration and Background"Back in Black" was written as a tribute to AC/DC’s late former lead singer, Bon Scott, who passed away in February 1980. The song's lyrics aren't about mourning; instead, they celebrate Scott’s life.
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Album History"Back in Black" is the title track from AC/DC's seventh studio album, which was released on 25th July 1980. The album, also named "Back in Black," is one of the best selling albums of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide.
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Chart RankingsDespite never being released as a single in the band's homeland, Australia, "Back in Black" reached number 37 on the UK singles chart. It also reached number 51 on Billboard's Hot 100 in the USA.
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SongwritingThe song was composed by AC/DC’s Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson, who became the band’s lead vocalist after Bon Scott's demise.
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Reception and Impact"Back in Black" is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock songs ever. It ranked in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list and was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll."
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Recognizable OpeningThe song is especially known for its opening guitar riff, which is easily identifiable and has become one of the most famous in rock music history.
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Cultural References"Back in Black" has been covered by notable artists such as Carlos Santana, Eminem and Shakira. It has also been used in several films, TV shows and commercial advertisements, including "Iron Man," "School of Rock," and various sports broadcasts.
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Recording InformationThe song and the album were recorded over seven weeks in the Bahamas. The band decided to work in the Bahamas because it was a tax haven, and the Rolling Stones had recommended the recording studio there.
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Musical Structure"Back in Black" is characterized by a heavy beat and a hard rock sound. It combines forceful rhythm sections with edgy, sharp guitar riffs and thundering percussion, which have become identifiable features of AC/DC’s style.
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Album Title SignificanceThe title "Back in Black" is a reference to the band's resilience following Bon Scott's death. Instead of disbanding, they managed to create one of their most successful albums instead, effectively coming "back in black."
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