Highway to Hell (song)
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Highway to Hell is a song by AC/DC, the opening track of their 1979 album Highway to Hell and the twelfth track on AC/DC Live.
The song was written by Bon Scott, Angus Young and Malcolm Young while the main riff was written by Malcolm Young and it has become one of the most famous songs in rock history. AC/DC had made several studio albums before and were constantly supporting them by going on a grueling tour schedule.
The song and album's title came after a reporter asked them if they could describe what life was like being constantly on tour. Angus replied that it was, "A highway to Hell" and the name stuck. This and the cover which depicted Angus with devil horns, and tail in hand added fuel to the fire that caused many to believe the band were satanists, although the band has denied this (Malcolm once said "me mum would kill me for that!"). This and other great songs brought AC/DC their first million selling album, and sent Highway to Hell to #17 on the charts. Lead singer Bon Scott would be found dead in the back of a friend's car just over six months later. The success of the Highway to Hell song and album set them on track to record their most famous album and tribute to Bon, Back In Black, one year later. This song was played on the 2000 film Little Nicky during the afterlife slideshow, before the credits.
The song "Highway to Hell" is part of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list.Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "500 songs that shaped rock and roll" [link]
Track Listing
Released 1992 by ATCO
- Bonny / Highway To Hell (Live)
- Hells Bells (Live)
- The Jack (Live)
Released 1992 by ATCO
- Highway To Hell (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
Released 1992 by Albert Productions / Epic Records
- Bonny / Highway To Hell (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
Released 1992 by ATCO
- Highway To Hell (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
- The Jack (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
Personnel
- Bon Scott - Lead Vocals
- Angus Young - Lead Guitar
- Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar
- Cliff Williams - Bass Guitar
- Phil Rudd - Drums
External Links
- Highway To Hell (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
Released 1992 by Albert Productions / Epic Records
- Bonny / Highway To Hell (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
Released 1992 by ATCO
- Highway To Hell (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
- The Jack (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
Personnel
- Bon Scott - Lead Vocals
- Angus Young - Lead Guitar
- Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar
- Cliff Williams - Bass Guitar
- Phil Rudd - Drums
External Links
- Highway To Hell (Live)
- Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be (Live)
- The Jack (Live)
- High Voltage (Live)
Personnel
- Bon Scott - Lead Vocals
- Angus Young - Lead Guitar
- Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar
- Cliff Williams - Bass Guitar
- Phil Rudd - Drums
External Links
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