“Back in Black”
Single by AC/DC from the album Back in Black
Released	1982
Format	7"
Recorded	Spring, 1980 at Compass Point Studios in The Bahamas
Genre	Hard rock
Length	4:15
Label	Atlantic Records
Producer	Mutt Lange
AC/DC singles chronology
"Hells Bells" (1980) "Back in Black" (1981) "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution" (1981)
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"Back in Black" is a song by AC/DC best known for its distinctive, powerful opening guitar riff, appearing as the sixth track on their 1980 album of the same title, Back in Black. 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, Foo Fighters with Jack Black, Travis and Colombian pop singer Shakira. The band's unstated tribute to Bon Scott, it was a worldwide success, and peaked in the U.S. at #37 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1981 and #51 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... This article is about the band. ... This article is about the album. ... Manufacturers put records inside protective and decorative cardboard jackets and an inner paper sleeve to protect the grooves from dust and scratches. ... 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The song was ranked #4 by VH1 on their list of the VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs ^[1] . It was also ranked #187 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. This article is about the magazine. ... ...

"Back in Black" was certified as an RIAA Platinum Ringtone (a million downloads).^[2]

Personnel

• Brian Johnson - Lead vocals
• Angus Young - Lead Guitar
• Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocals
• Cliff Williams - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
• Phil Rudd - Drums

For other uses, see Brian Johnson (disambiguation). ... Angus Young (born on 31 March 1955) is a guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, known for his wild stage energy and schoolboy-uniform stage outfits. ... Malcolm Mitchell Young (born January 6, 1953) is a British guitarist, best known as a founding member, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and co-songwriter for the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC. He has been with them since he co-founded the band in November 1973. ... For other persons named Clifford Williams, see Clifford Williams (disambiguation). ... Phillip Hugh Norman Rudd (born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis, on May 19, 1954) is an Australian drummer, best known for his membership in Australian rock band AC/DC. He held the position from 1975 until 1983, and again from 1994 to present. ...

Selective list of recorded versions

• 1980 AC/DC, original song on the album Back in Black
• 1984 Beastie Boys, sampled without permission on "Rock Hard"
• 1987 Boogie Down Productions, sampled without permission on "Dope Beat"
• The Evolution Control Committee, sampled without permission on "Rocked by Rape"
• 1989 Skrewdriver, on their album Warlord
• 1995 Kid Rock, demo with no vocals he scratch over the riff and added a hip hop beat to it
• 1996 The Recliners
• 1997 Refused, on The Demo Compilation
• 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 Robot Goes Here, on The Byte Is In My Blood
• 2006 Art Brut, sampled without permission on a live recording of "Formed A Band"
• The Hives
• ApologetiX, the Christian parody band re-wrote the song as "Back Intact", about Jesus' resurrection.[1]

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In the media

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• The popular Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, which is known for naming each episode after an 80s hit song, named an episode after this song.
• Was used as an entrance theme by Eric Bischoff during his debut in WWE
• On New Years Eve Dec 31, 2002, this song was performed live by The Foo Fighters with vocalist Jack Black for US MTV.
• In the Australian TV quiz show RocKwiz (2004-present), the live band plays the riff to "Back in Black" for the segment entitled "Million Dollar Riff".
• In September 2006, "Back in Black" was used in a US Gap TV commercial featuring footage of Audrey Hepburn.
• The CW's series Supernatural has used the song several times throughout the series, but fans of the series have connected this song with Dean Winchester's Chevy Impala, nicknamed "Metallicar" for Dean's love of Metallica.
• The song is featured in School of Rock.
• The song is played in the Lilo & Stitch trailers, but the song is not included in its soundtrack.
• The song is played when the University of Iowa Hawkeye football team runs onto the field of Kinnick Stadium.
• The song was used for advertising of the Black Motorola Razr
• The song was used as entrance music for now-deceased professional wrestler Chris Candido.
• The song is played in a commercial for The Brak Show insinuating that show is back on the air (with new lyrics sung incredibly off-key by Brak).
• The Chicago Blackhawks use the song after the starting lineups when they wear their black jerseys at home.
• It was used during the trailer for Men in Black 2.
• Lewis Black uses a re-recording of the opening riff on his segment on The Daily Show.
• The song was used in teaser advertisements for Big Brother 2004 (UK) alongside catchphrase "Black Friday," a reference to the show with an "evil" theme premiering after the last episode of Friends.
• The song was used in an episode of Alias in which Jennifer Garner uncharacteristically sported a bikini.
• Australian car manufacturer, Holden has used Back in Black (as well as other AC/DC songs) in its commercials.
• It was used in the new trailer for Iron Man.
• Nickelodeon parodied this song in advertisement for the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards. The song is called "Jack is Back", sung by Jack Black because of his second year hosting Kids' Choice Awards.

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Sampling

A number of artists have sampled "Back in Black" without permission from the copyright holders (see above list of recordings). This article is about reusing existing sound recordings in creating new works. ...

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.'" ^[3] The Beastie Boys are a hip hop musical group from New York City consisting of Michael Mike D Diamond, Adam MCA Yauch, Adam Ad-Rock Horovitz. ... Music sample: Beastie Boys - Rock Hard (1984) ( file info) — Problems listening to the file? See media help. ... The Beastie Boys as depicted on the cover of their 1992 album Check Your Head. ...

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. Art Brut are an English indie rock band. ...

British boy band 5ive sampled the distinctive intro riff in "Lay All Your Lovin on Me" from their album Kingsize. Boogie Down Productions used a sample of the same riff on their track "Dope Beat" from their 1986 debut album Criminal Minded. 5ive can either refer to: Five (band), (originally spelled 5ive) 5ive (sludge band), a Boston, MA band playing sludge/drone metal. ... Kingsize is the third album by British boy band group Five, released in 2000. ... Boogie Down Productions (1989) Boogie Down Productions was originally composed of KRS One, D Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. ... Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions is a highly influential hip hop album. ...

Eminem released a version of his hit, "My Name Is", with "Back In Black" as the bassline. Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known as Eminem or Slim Shady, is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning American rapper, record producer and actor from the Detroit, Michigan area. ... My Name Is is a song by Eminem, released in 1999. ...

Notes

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External links

• Lyrics on AC/DC's official website