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AC/DC's 'You Shook Me' Defines Classic Rock
30 Apr
Summary
- 'You Shook Me All Night Long' was crowned the top classic rock song.
- Brian Johnson penned the hit song as his first AC/DC track.
- Back in Black was AC/DC's first album after Bon Scott's passing.
AC/DC's 1980 anthem, "You Shook Me All Night Long," has been recognized as the ultimate classic rock song that defines the genre. Released as part of the album Back in Black, the track is lauded for its compelling guitar work by Angus Young and its memorable lyrics.
This marked AC/DC's first album following the passing of their original vocalist, Bon Scott, in February 1980. Brian Johnson stepped in to replace Scott, joining the band after an audition.
Brian Johnson revealed in a 2011 interview that "You Shook Me All Night Long" was the very first song he wrote for AC/DC. He expressed immediate confidence in its success, considering it one of the greatest rock and roll songs he had ever heard. The recording of Back in Black, a pivotal album for the band, was completed within a six-week period after Johnson joined.
