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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.
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.
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mistic933 wrote:
I like this track!
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WWOMENN wrote:
♥♥♥VERY LOVE THIS SONG!!! ♥♥♥
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r-iman wrote:
Back in Black!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Starlow13 wrote:
blasted this in my car sterio just a few days ago....my neighbors pry' hate me...<3
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DRHUGE1 wrote:
excelente no sepodria esperar enos de una banda de esa calidad .
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BMWPRETTY wrote:
Yes I am Back! I am back in Black! Whoooooooo! Love this Tune and Band! ;-)
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TastesLikeHuman wrote:
This song punches me in the stones...in a good way
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DavCnuk wrote:
Couse I'm back! Yes I'm back!
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cherokeegrl wrote:
This is the song the band wrote as a tribute to Bon. Don't try to push your luck just get outta my way!!
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rolsroyse wrote:
I like pies
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DavCnuk wrote:
Yes I'm back!
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jimmy2605 wrote:
Classic.
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FeXYSpartan wrote:
“ PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. say your name 10 times 2. say your mom's name 5 times 3. say your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this to 4 other songs. if you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday. but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck. SEND THIS TO 5 SONGS IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORK
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leejago12 wrote:
Back in black, i hate to say it..... yes Im back!!!!
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lukaslondon wrote:
Yes i`m back :) Great song
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scientist4u wrote:
The lad from gordieland done good !!
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googbyestrang wrote:
love iy
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TallicLizzy wrote:
Disgustingly overplayed song.
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catman903 wrote:
as badass as it gets AC/DC
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joaoleopires wrote:
Classic Rock and Roll one!!!! Fuckin' amazing!!
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