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"'''Back in Black'''" is a song by [[AC/DC]], known for its distinctive opening [[guitar riff]], appearing as the sixth track on their 1980 album of the same title, ''[[Back in Black]]''. The band's unstated tribute to their deceased former singer [[Bon Scott]], the song 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. The single was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, and recently was certified as an RIAA Platinum Ringtone.{{Fact|date=August 2008}}
"'''Back in Black'''" is a song by [[AC/DC]], appearing as the sixth track on their 1980 album of the same title, ''[[Back in Black]]''. Known for its opening [[guitar riff]], the song was AC/DC's tribute to their deceased former singer [[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. The single was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, and recently was certified as an RIAA Platinum Ringtone.{{Fact|date=August 2008}}


The song was ranked #4 by VH1 on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs <ref>''"VH1 40 Greatest Metal Songs"'', 1-4 May 2006, ''VH1'' Channel, reported by [http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/103446/episode_this_list.jhtml VH1.com]; last accessed [[September 10]], [[2006]].</ref> . It was also ranked #187 on [[Rolling Stone]]'s list of the [[500 Greatest Songs of All Time]].
The song was ranked #4 by VH1 on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs <ref>''"VH1 40 Greatest Metal Songs"'', 1-4 May 2006, ''VH1'' Channel, reported by [http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/103446/episode_this_list.jhtml VH1.com]; last accessed [[September 10]], [[2006]].</ref> . It was also ranked #187 on [[Rolling Stone]]'s list of the [[500 Greatest Songs of All Time]].

Revision as of 15:09, 11 August 2008

"Back in Black"
Song

"Back in Black" is a song by AC/DC, appearing as the sixth track on their 1980 album of the same title, Back in Black. Known for its opening guitar riff, the song was AC/DC's tribute to their deceased former singer 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. The single was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, and recently was certified as an RIAA Platinum Ringtone.[citation needed]

The song was ranked #4 by VH1 on their list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs [1] . It was also ranked #187 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Sampling

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.'" [2]

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.

Covers and other versions

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:

In the media

  • In September 2006, "Back in Black" was used in a US Gap TV commercial featuring footage of Audrey Hepburn.
  • 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 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.

Personnel

Notes

  1. ^ "VH1 40 Greatest Metal Songs", 1-4 May 2006, VH1 Channel, reported by VH1.com; last accessed September 10, 2006.
  2. ^ "AC/DC nix Beastie Boys sample" (LexisNexis Academic Search), New Musical Express, November 11 1999, retrieved 2007-02-15 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)

External links

  • Lyrics on AC/DC's official website
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