No. 9 - The List: AC/DC ...
I definitely lean towards the Bon Scott era ...
Last five songs out:
TNT ,
Shoot to Thrill ,
Down Payment Blues ,
Girls Got Rhythm and
Big Balls
10.
Touch Too Much
The difference between Bon Scott and Brian Johnson is as evident in this song as any in the group's catalog. Scott was just on a different level. He could have been an elite front man in any band.
9.
Night Prowler
The early blues vibe that the group played with before Bon Scott died was so fine in this under-the-radar classic from the Highway to Hell album. The whole damn thing is as sinister as it gets and it almost feels like the devil is luring you in with a rock lullaby. Seriously underrated song.
8.
Whole Lotta Rosie
As Bon Scott says in this clip, "it's a song about the biggest, fattest women who ever fornicated." You'll find some of Angus Young's finest work in this one. If you're a fan, you HAVE to watch the video linked because the band is in awesome early form.
7.
Thunderstruck
The best song from the group in the last 30 years.
6.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Bon Scott is at his grimiest in a song that is perfectly named. The group was in its infancy when they released this song and it channels a beastly energy nearly 40 years later. A case can be made that I have this jam underrated, but it's a stacked top 10.
5.
You Shook Me All Night Long
The most female-friendly song in their entire catalog. The dances that have been performed to this song over the last 30 years demand its inclusion into the top five of the list. Three of the top five songs on the list are from the Back in Black album … that's how good that record is and will forever remain.
4.
It's a Long Way to The Top If You Wanna Rock and Roll
The signature song for Bon Scott and a song that he destroyed in concert. When Scott brings in the bagpipes 90 seconds into the song, it creates one of the most unique jamming sounds you'll hear in the history of rock. It just all works together beautifully.
3.
Hells Bells
The open to the song is one of the most iconic in rock music history. The song practically screams, "I'm a bad ass MF." One of three songs that I think can argue for a place at the top of the list, but placed it at No.3.
2.
Highway to Hell
A case can be made for this song to land in the No. 1 spot, as it represents the best of the Bon Scott Era. One of the great songs about life as a rocker that has ever been created. Scott was just reaching his peak as a performer when this song was released.
1.
Back in Black
Yes, the most iconic song in this group's catalog does not feature Bon Scott. The truth of the matter is the entire Back in Black album is a masterpiece and this song sits at the top of the mountain representing its greatness. Angus Young is at his mind-melting best. Please forgive me.