AC/DC - Back In Black

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"Back in Black" is a song by AC/DC, appearing as the first track on side two of their 1980 album, Back in Black. Known for its opening guitar riff, the song was AC/DC's tribute to their former singer Bon Scott. It peaked in the U.S. at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981 and was #51 on Billboard's Top Tracks chart, which debuted in March 1981. "Back in Black" received the RIAA's Master Ringtone Sales Award (Gold and Platinum) in 2006 and reached 2x Platinum status in 2007. The song was ranked #4 by VH1 on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs, and in 2009, it was named the second greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1. It was also ranked #187 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.. The same magazine has also ranked "Back in Black" number 29 on "The 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time" A number of artists have sampled "Back in Black" without permission from the copyright holders. In 1984 the Beastie Boys sampled "Back in Black" without permission for their song "Rock Hard". In 1999, when they wished to include it on an upcoming CD compilation release, they sought permission but AC/DC refused. Mike D of the Beastie Boys quoted Malcolm Young's reason for refusing as: "'Nothing against you guys, but we just don't endorse sampling.'" Back In Black was also sampled in the 2003 song "Work It" by Nelly. Art Brut usually begin their song "Formed a Band" with the intro to "Back In Black" when they play it live. A recorded version of this can be found on their 2006 "Nag Nag Nag Nag" EP. Eminem released a version of his hit, "My Name Is", with "Back In Black" as the bassline. The song was also heavily sampled to by the Evolution Control Committee in creating the song "Rocked by Rape". Two live versions of the song later appeared on both versions of the album Live, as well as the Australian tour edition of Stiff Upper Lip. It has been covered by bands such as The Hives, Steriogram, Living Colour, Foo Fighters with Jack Black, Travis and Colombian pop singer Shakira. Other versions include: * 1984 Beastie Boys, sampled without permission on "Rock Hard" * 1986 Boogie Down Productions, sampled without permission on "Dope Beat" * 1995 Kid Rock, demo with no vocals he scratch over the riff and added a hip hop beat to it, he also covers it in concert usually just the riff in the middle of Devil Without A Cause but he will cover it fully occasionally. * 2001 Hayseed Dixie, on A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC * 2003 Living Colour, on Collideøscope * 2003 Back in Baroque... The String Tribute to AC/DC * 2004 Shakira, on Live & Off the Record * 2004 Six Feet Under, on Graveyard Classics 2 * 2005 Wing, on Wing sings AC/DC * 2006 Art Brut, sampled without permission on a live recording of "Formed A Band" * ???? Jackyl * Several sports teams use the song during games, including the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes and athletic teams for the University of Georgia, University of Iowa and University of Nebraska. * The London Wasps (UK) rugby team also use it as ther entrance theme. * The slogan "Back in Black" was used to promote the debut of new black uniforms for the Oklahoma State University football team in 1993, including promotional black t-shirts, patterened after the single's album cover, with the letters "OSU" in the style of the AC/DC logo. * In September 2006, "Back in Black" was used in a US Gap TV commercial featuring footage of Audrey Hepburn. * The song was used for advertising of the Black Motorola Razr. * It was used during the trailer for Men in Black II. * ECW star Chris Candido used the theme as his entrance music. * It was used during the trailer for Lilo and Stitch. * It was used during the one of spots for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. * Lewis Black uses a re-recording of the opening riff on his segment on The Daily Show. * The song is used in the beginning of the 2008 film Iron Man as was also used in one of its trailers. In the movie, it is said this is because it is one of the main character Tony Stark's favorite songs (when one of the soldiers riding in the Jeep with him with the song playing reaches over to turn it off, he tells the man "Nobody turns off my music.") * Jay-Z often uses this song's instrumental when performing 99 Problems live most famously at Glastonbury 2008 * The opening riff is used to introduce the "Million Dollar Riff" round on the Australian music program RocKwiz, which airs on the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). * "Back in Black" is one of the most played songs on the CW show Supernatural, as AC/DC is known to be character Dean Winchester's favorite band. Also an ad for Supernatural first aired on FOX8 in July 2009 plays the opening riff * Back in Black was used to help promote the Ottawa Senators' new alternate jersey. * The song is used in a Brazilian television ad for Ford Fusion. * The song was used in the advert for the 3rd series of the TV show Heroes on BBC2. * The song was used on the Alias (TV series) 2nd Series episode Phase One.

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- I love this band !!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE AC/DC shoot to thrill

- I bought this album 29 years ago.

I love it! BUT. It's not the greatest. I didn't know AC/DC fans were such idiots.

- Classic album!

The I-Tunes review hit the nail on the head. This is the best second act in music history. It's a classic hard rock album and a fitting tribute to former front man Bon Scott. Every AC/DC album is packed full of tunes that always wake me up and get my blood pumping. Their songs actually increase my focus and my motivation and make for great driving music and this album is possibly the quintessential example. If you had to pick one album to stand as a textbook on AC/DC, this would probably be it. It has the most hits and the strongest average song rating of any AC/DC album. There's almost never a throwaway on any of their albums, but even Back In Black's non-hits are really strong. I was very impressed when i recently reveiwed this album in it's entirety to find that all of the songs were awesome - not just the one's i've heard before. Lots of people point out that their music sounds the same - especially post Bon Scott (I actually prefer Johnson's vocals), but it's a formula that works. And that's something that just isn't true for most bands. These guys are so talented that they could sing the phone book and it would sound great. And they do sound different to a discerning ear. This album proves that they can have a bluesy side with great effect as well. As I said, this album has the strongest average star rating of any AC/DC album. It's got two 5 star songs in Shoot to Thrill and Shook Me, six 4 star songs, only two 3 star songs and no throwaways.

- It's ok

Way over rated. All their songs sound the same in all the albums. Same vocals similar guitar playing in the background.

- AC/DC

ROCK ON

- ITunesness

Album would be great if it remained on my devices and didn't block the necessary additional downloading

- GREATEST MUSIC EVER

This is a must buy. I have never heard such beautiful music before.

- Best Record of ALL Time!!!!

Seriously...If you threw me on a desert island with nothing but one album this is it!!!

- Finally

That great it about time this amazing album finally comes to iTunes!

- Just listen to the Album

Just listen to this album and you will know why it is one of the best selling in history. Then try some of the live movies and you will see just how great this rock band is and why they have stood the test of time.

- Love this bad

I love this kind of band I like these kind of classic rock music ever

- AC/DC

Anyone who gives them less than 5 stars either dosent have ears or their hand slipped

- Yes

Yes yes yes! This is awesome

- best think ever

yAAS ❤

- G.O.A.T.

Not overrated this is the best hard rock album of all time .

- Words cannot accurately describe

This album is perfect, period. I can't say anything else that better fits.

- What do you do for money AC⚡️DC

The best album they ever did no filler tracks and all of them are memorable modern albums wish they could be this

- Timeless Guitars & Drums

Music could of came out today & done very well. Working music, just gears you up to take on any project like it was nothing. You'll be out mowing the lawn, raking the leaves, & power dustin the driveway singing to the top of your lungs Back In Black!

- Of Course!!!!

Why wouldn't you buy this album! It's the greatest rock album ever, the highest selling rock album ever, and the second highest selling album of all time!!! BUY BACK IN BLACK

- Back in black

You probably were confused why this album gets a one star. It doesn't, but I'm trying to get your attention for those of you looking for a flaw with this album: there are none. Whether you are a hard rocker or not, this album has got to be one of your favorites. There are so many great songs on here. Don't even bother thinking about it. BUY BACK IN BLACK

- Seriously???

If by now, you need to read a review to decide if this this is worth purchase, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU!

- The Greatest Band in the history of bands.

Fantastic, all around. COMPLETE AND UTTER AWESOMENESS AT IT'S FINEST!!!!!!!!!!

- AC/DC

Greatest album ever!!

- Acdc

Definition on what rock n roll was, is, and should be🤘🏻

- Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

This album is definitly the best AC⚡️DC album in my opinion, and is one of the best rock albums ever!

- Does anybody not know how great this album is yet?

It's often mistaken for a "greatest hits" compilation. That's how solid and memorable EVERY FRIGGIN' SONG, EVERY SINGLE FRIGGIN' SONG is. Y'all should have ripped it from a CD a long ago.

- Best Rock Album

This is by far the best rock album

- Play it loud

There are many great giants in rock n' roll. AC/DC, is a mega god, and the proof is in this album. Every track on this album is hardhitting, and doesn't slow down in speed. The opening track, "Hell's Bells" sums it all up of what this listening experience will be.

- Best AC/DC Album

Brian Johnson successfully filled the gap left by Bon Scott. He turned an already rock n' roll powerhouse and raised to a whole new level. Back in Black is one of the best AC/DC albums there is

- Best second act ever.

Few bands recover from the loss of a front man much less one like Bon Scott but they did and topped the charts and rocked the world with Back in Black. Considered rock they really are heavy blues. Few songs can be recognized worldwide but this has more than one that can be. Buy it

- Great Album

This album has many great songs on it. It also has some Great riffs too. This album is a must have! I love it!!!!!

- The Best

Greatest album in music history.

- ACDC IS LEGEND

They only way to fix this generation from being so ****ed up is bringing back ACDC

- THE BEST!

It only makes sense that the best rock album comes from the best rock band. ROCK ON AC⚡️DC!😝

- Beware...

The Thunder from Down Under is on iTunes, and they're Back in Black! This has got to be AC/DC's best album yet, with the opening track Hells Bells(my favorite AC/DC song), shoot to thrill, the title track, and you shook me all night long. Buy this album! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

- Best album

Best album

- Welcome to Valhalla

Truly one of the greatest albums ever released. We wore this cassette out in our boom box almost every morning before first bell at school while we shot baskets.

- Rock on

Rock on folks rock on to the greatest album ever

- Awesome

This album should've been number 1

- One of the greatest Rock Albums Ever!

This is a awesome album every song rocks! AC/DC rules!

- Rock on

This is the greatest album ever created. Every song on it is full of rockin' solos and head hangin' vocals. ACDC are gods of rock and roll, and this is their strongest work.

- Album Sales Don't Lie

Album sales don't lie. Usually the albums that sell the most contain the best quality material. Back in Black has sold 22 million albums. I don't think it's as consistent as Led Zeppelin IV or Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction. But "Back in Black" is as good as it gets hard rock wise. "You Shook Me All Night Long" is a precursor for what was to come in 80s metal. Back in Black is essential for hard rock or metal fans.

- Overrated, but still great

When I bought this album, I knew it was gonna be good, but not 50 million copies sold good. It's a great album. Not the greatest album of all time, but pretty great.

- Awesome

The title explains

- The best

This Album is one of AC/DC best ever keep on rocking boys 😁

- Perfect

Put in context. Your lead singer just died. You have 2 songs written. You are doomed. Not AC/DC. In one of the most heroic achievements since the Oddesey, they found an equal singer with his own identity. No one will equal this band’s achievement and here is there finest accomplishment. Pass it on.

- Just so hardcore

This album is fantastic i get why people say it isnt the best album ever but it is up there with the likes of dark side of the moon, tommy, and LZ IV but acdc has their own style and are too powerful that this album shines over some of the greatest

- One of the Best, Ever

This album is seriously one of the greatest albums ever. I don't know what I would do without AC/DC, they are (part) of my life. Right from the beginning of this career-defining albums, Hells Bells packs a hard rock punch no other song could replicate, and it includes my favorite verse of all time. Straightforward but classic, Back in Black gives you chills the first time you hear it. It's the second most selling album of all time. Made in 1980 after lead singer Bon Scott died and was replaced by huge-voiced Brian Johnson, it's still great to this day. Timeless to the fans of AC/DC from the beginning, but also awesome to the young listeners of today whom may be listening for their first time, (you should definitely take a listen if you have not heard it before.) Even the album cover displays the menacing, hard mood of the album, as well as all 10 songs. 'Back in Black' is my personal favorites, featuring one of the best guitar riffs of all time, an awesome rhythm and screeching vocals, this one is a classic from that opening "Back in Black" to "outta sight. I don't know why it took so long to get this on iTunes, but this album should be part of every music collection. You just have to get it.

- One of the Best Hard Rock Albums!

Not only the best AC/DC album but one of the best Hard Rock albums of all time. In my top 10 albums. You Shook Me All Night Long is one of the best songs ever...PERIOD. Back in Black. Hells Bells, Givin the Dog A Bone, Rock and Roll ain't Noise Pollution and Have a Drink on Me are all GREAT songs. This is a must have.

- Untouchable!

Top 5 bands ever!

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- A Must Have.....

Any fan of rock music must have this album in their collection. Be wary of anyone who doesn't own this! End to end simply the best rock album ever produced.

- Best Rock Album Ever Made

Back in Black is the best album ever made , This is a masterpiece of hard rock it has everything. The album was made under difficult times after losing the wonderfull Bon Scott (The Greatest Front Man Ever) but my did they make an album! Another monster from the masters. If you have never heard this album be prepared to be shocked as no other rock album comes close.

- love it.

About Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- back in black

Best hard rock album, ever.

- Dirty Deeds

Quite simply one of the best albums ever - period. Every single track is a Rock masterclass. The title track is a true classic and if Have A Drink On Me doesn't make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck then you have no soul! A must-have album.

- About Time

Finally AC/DC on iTunes. Anyway just to say this is still one of the greatest albums of the 20th Century & sounds just as fresh 32 years on. In my top ten albums, no doubt.

- A long time coming

Was only searching last week for AC/DC tracks on here. Now my prayers have been answered!! My wife is gonna hate me for the next month with these tunes blaring out! Best CD ever!!

- Classic

THE greatest rock album ever. A genuine classic from start to finish. After mourning the great Bon Scott's death AC/DC found a singer who (in my opinion) is even better. From Hells Bells onwards its an album that doesnt disappoint. Hells Bells, Back in Black, You shook me all night long, Shoot to Thrill are 4 of the best songs AC/DC have crafted. Buy it!!!!

- superb!!!

the opening to hells bells has to be the best to any track ever, bought this album many years ago on first release. a true classic rock album, i love it.

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