AC/DC - Back In Black (Album)

Back in Black is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC, released by Albert Productions and Atlantic Records on 25 July 1980. It was the band’s first album to feature Brian Johnson as lead singer, following the death of Bon Scott, their previous vocalist. The album was composed by Johnson and brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, and recorded over seven weeks in the Bahamas from April to May 1980 with producer Robert John “Mutt“ Lange, who had also produced Highway to Hell. Following its completion, the group mixed Back in Black at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The album’s all-black cover was designed as a “sign of mourning“ for Scott. Track Listing All tracks are written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Brian Johnson. Side A 1.“Hells Bells“ 2.“Shoot to Thrill“ 3.“What Do You Do for Money Honey“ 4.“Given the Dog a Bone“ 5.“Let Me Put My Love into You“ Side B 6.“Back in Black“ 7.“You Shook Me All Night Long“ 8.“Have a Drink on Me“ 9.“Shake a Leg“ 10.“Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution“ According to the official AC/DC website and most worldwide releases, track four is “Given the Dog a Bone“.On some albums, particular Australian releases, and also in the iTunes Store, it is sometimes shown as either “Giving the Dog a Bone“ or “Givin the Dog a Bone“. Personnel AC/DC Brian Johnson – lead vocals Angus Young – lead guitar Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals Phil Rudd – drums
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