⚡AC/DC BRIAN JOHNSON Puts The 'RECORD STRAIGHT' On The Rumors That 'BON SCOTT' Wrote 'BACK IN BLACK'

Johnson wrote in his new memoir "The Lives of Brian" that once the album came out, rumors started spreading that Scott had written some of the album's lyrical content. in a new interview with Rolling Stone, Brain Johnson put the record straight.
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[@afterburner2869]

I once broke up with a chick because she refused to keep her motor clean.

[@BACKSTAGEPASS.ROCK-NEWS]

🤣

[@syfman6]

😳🤢

[@paulweston285]

Nothing worse

[@johnfatorich3494]

Tastes like chicken smells like fish.

[@Jackfargo91]

I broke up with a chick who kept her motor clean but she hated ACDC

[@26drdeath26]

Brian was such a gifted lyricist that's he was relieved of those duties by the Youngs later on.

[@danalarose846]

Correct.

[@captaincrunch5878]

Actually Brian Pinocchio Johnson Never Wrote anything on Back in Black, The Names have been changed to protect the guilty. Why ? I was 14, underage & in critical condition in UCLA PICU without my parents, my injury was from a swing accident in a creek. My Testicles (Balls where huge & Black) hence Back in Black I hit the sack... Anyway ... I actually Titled the Songs & Album Myself Bon Helped when I got Stuck... yes Book in the Works. R/Steve Schweinfurth Ghostwriter of ACDC & A Ghost of Joan Jett

[@rabarebra]

@@captaincrunch5878 Ok, remember to take your pill, captain pothead.

[@livewire2759]

Malcolm found such a new sense of creativity when he kicked his habit of alcoholism that he began writing not only lots of music, but also lyrics for the first time since 1975... relieving Brian of those duties from then on. Seriously, after Mal sobered up, he and Angus wrote about two albums worth of material when they started working on the Razor's Edge. Brian was busy with court hearings while settling his divorce, so the Young's told him not to worry about writing the lyrics for the album since they already had lots of it written. They liked their own lyrics and Brian was perfectly fine with not having to write lyrics anymore, so the Youngs just wrote all of the lyrics afterword. Stop with conspiracy theories and actually do some research on the band. The answers are there if you pull your head out of your ass and look for them.

[@26drdeath26]

@@livewire2759 how about u gfy...

[@asturiasceltic3183]

He seems like a very nice, down-to-earth person. You can tell he was very loved and nurtured by his family

[@craigterris2589]

“Forget about the cheque. We’ll get hell to pay”

[@SixStringer09]

-BJ

[@captaincrunch5878]

That's a Bon Scott line , I was there when he blurted it out .

[@shippybs]

“There’s hell to pay”

[@captaincrunch5878]

@@shippybs Forget about the check , We'll get Hell to pay... It's a Bon Scott line. R/Steve GhostofACDC

[@interiornoise2947]

The issue I have is that Brian Johnson has always come across as being deceptive. His complete amnesia regarding meeting Bon Scott in the mid seventies is a perfect example. He meets Bon Scott, plays a show with Bon Scott, drinks with Bon Scott, then years later turns on a television and sees Bon Scott playing with ACDC, buys their Let There Be Rock record, and starts covering songs like Whole Lotta Rosie. He knows what Bon Scott thought about his performance in Torquay, knows that the Young brothers auditioned him on the recommendation of the late Bon Scott, and Bon’s parents know that Johnson and Bon met in Torquay in the mid seventies, yet when Johnson meets Bon’s parents and they say you met our son at Torquay, Johnson responds “I don’t think so.” It’s complete horseshit, of course. Now, the six songs Johnson wrote lyrics for Geordie are undoubtedly the most banal, insipid, uninspired lyrics likely ever put to music. It’s also no secret that the Young brothers wrote the majority of lyrics after the Back In Black record. The lyrics to For Those About To Rock are a perfect example. Now, Johnson might add or change a line here or there, but the Young brother wrote the creative bulk. This also explains why at some point Johnson’s name was omitted entirely from the songwriting credits. Johnson has never been a great lyricist or, for that matter, even a good lyricist. The man who wrote the lyrics to those six songs for Geordie is not the man who wrote the lyrics to the songs on Back In Black. When Bon’s notebooks went missing from his flat after his death, they undoubtedly went straight into the hands of the Young brothers. From there it was simply a matter of construction and filling in the blanks. There is a reason why Bon Scott believed the new record was going to be “the big one” and that’s because the lion’s share of work was already done. Why, after all, would Bon say “the work is done” and believe the new record was going to be “the big one” if, as the Young brothers claim, the songs hadn’t been written yet? Why did Scott’s notebooks-the ones he was always writing ideas and lyrics in-mysteriously disappear from his flat after his death? Look, the reason why the lyrics to the songs on Back In Black sound so much like Bon Scott is because only the man who wrote the brilliant lyrics to the first five AC/DC records could’ve written the lyrics to the songs on Back In Black. Doesn’t it strike you as odd that the first six AC/DC records are lyrically brilliant and every record after Back In Black is lyrically mediocre? Do you honestly believe the man who wrote the lyrics to “Natural Born Loser” also wrote the lyrics to “You Shook Me All Night Long?” And if so, why-when Bon Scott wrote masterpiece after masterpiece-could Johnson never write another song on par with anything on Back In Black? Hell, as mentioned earlier, at some point Johnson wasn’t even included in the songwriting process. The Young brothers wrote the music and the lyrics and Johnson would come in and sing what they had already put on paper. This is exactly what I suspect happened with Back In Black-only instead of the Young brothers producing the lyrics, it was Bon Scott who provided those. It is no secret, of course, that the Bon Scott estate receives royalties from Back In Black-a record that according to Johnson and the Young brothers, Bon had no part in writing. Strange, huh? The only reason Johnson and the Young brothers trash Jesse Fink is because Jesse has his finger on the nerve of it all-and he keeps pressing on it-and he’ll keep pressing on it until the truth comes out. But we already know the truth, now don’t we?

[@Rebel-Rouser]

Perfectly stated!!!!

[@aaronleverton4221]

Jesse Fink, who said the proof the Brian wasn't as good as Bon was that Let's Get it Up is too direct and not as clever as anything Bon wrote. Apparently Jesse hasn't listened to Bon sing The Jack live on If You Want Blood any time in the last couple of millennia.

[@highvolts6620]

If you believe Jesse…….well there’s one born every minute. Lol

[@Stuart_Cox1969]

There's also the fact that both Young brothers and Bon were rehearsing in the studio at the time of Bon's death, what were they rehearsing? I Love Brian, but AC/DC are born liars, as has been proven over the years, rarely the same story twice, next time you listen to the album imagine Bon singing it, there's no shame in Brian following the Young brothers instructions to lie, I can see the point from a business point of view, but still, I think we know the truth deep down inside our hearts.

[@Rebel-Rouser]

@@highvolts6620 well it doesn't take a rocket scientist to put the dots together...

[@kretchguitar]

If Bon didn't write any of the BIB lyrics then why does his estate receive royalties from BIB. Well documented and confirmed by Angus and Mal.

[@seethroughhead505]

Because of contracts and agreements that would have been in place when he was alive.

[@jimmytrump2029]

What sort of low iq question is that

[@SixStringer09]

Dude, let it go. We all love Bon, but credit goes where it's due. Brian wrote the lyrics. He would never lie, and take credit. I'm so tired of this argument. Royalties are sent to Bons estate due to contracts, and respect.

[@carmenislas5787]

@@SixStringer09 Put down that pipe sir. No way Johnson could do such a feat.

[@danalarose846]

@@carmenislas5787 😆 what a great comeback! Very well said.

[@SirSSau]

Angus, Malcolm and Bon started work on BIB with Bon playing Drums while the boys worked out some riffs. Can’t remember who said it, but it was one of the young brothers.

[@JonnyBlade]

Soooo.. according to them, the chief lyricist and singer demoed drums without singing and sharing lyrical ideas. That's just ridiculous 😂

[@chuckcassidymusic]

Back in Black is not one of the best selling rock albums of all time, it's one of the best selling ALBUMS of all time, in any genre, just to be clear.

[@machupikachu1085]

The band was under intense pressure and in pre production for their international breakout album. Bon's lyric book went missing and was never recovered from his personal belongings. The band fought tooth and nail against Mutt Lange that the 'Shook me all night long' melody NOT be changed. Also, Brian Johnson himself told a story that when he was 'writing' the lyrics to the songs that "Bon cam into the room and helped me write them." Finally, there are substantiated rumors that Bon Scott's family gets royalty payments for the Back in Black album that he had 'nothing to do with'. The lyrics for this album and the follow up album were iconic. After that? The band fell of a cliff until 1990, when Johnson wasn't allowed to write any more lyrics. All coincidences? You be the judge. In their defense however, they really had little choice but to prop up the new singer and the breakout album. Giving Bon the spotlight would only make the endless comparisons worse. AC/DC were on the brink of international recognition - what's a band to do?

[@antonchigurh7820]

I always knew that Bon wrote those lyrics. Brian couldn't carry Bons mike stand...

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black, sorry! But you've gotta quit with the untrue conspiracies and Brian is a very nice guy. Bon and Brian both are amazing and Brian matches Bon ALMOST at standing in

[@jeremybradley559]

Except ya didn’t. . , cause he didn’t

[@Moses44476ers]

I grew up with a guy in my neighborhood who made it big as a rock singer. His band even played shows with ac dc. I had a drink with him when he was in town after Bon died and he told me they offered him the gig and that all the songs for the next album were already written. I was shocked he turned them down. He was pretty shaken up Bon died and felt no one could fill his shoes. I did not even realize that Bon was not credited on the album when it came out. I remembered that conversation and listened to those songs for decades thinking Bon wrote them and never knowing there was controversy.

[@kkwok9]

Yet the remaining albums afterward had lyrical content that lacked any of the tongue-in-cheek that Bon brought to the band. It was very obvious to so many the true fans

[@dpaz8417]

Nah they used some of bons ideas.brian a good bloke has done top job but I don't get it walks helps write all.these awesome songs then he's out put after bib gets less and less plus some lyrics are cringe worthy shit from blow up ya video eg.

[@bluesoddity2094]

What is a "true fan"?

[@Valar-q7g]

Think it's fairly obvious Bon wrote most of the tracks on BIB.U shook me,shoot to thrill, let me put my love,givin the dog a bone are 100% Bons lyrics.

[@captaincrunch5878]

@@6412mars actually... I was there with Bon , Bon Scott's notes are of me and Bon. Look threw my comments. R/Steve Schweinfurth Ghostwriter of ACDC & A Ghost of Joan Jett

[@shewolfcub3]

Are you stupid..? Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster)

[@jeremybradley559]

Do you really think it’s that hard to write a Bon style lyric ? It’s not

[@captaincrunch5878]

@@jeremybradley559 I know all to well , what I don't get is the fact they took our notes did it all exactly then refuse to even agnolage me when it's time for me to retire thus Ripping me off of my retirement. AINT NO FUN WAITING AROUND TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, Was written to make sure they knew what I wanted for my notes plus compounded interest to the day I get paid... Fair is Fair. I really don't want to sue them, but if I must well then it will be a sad day for sure...

[@captaincrunch5878]

No actually about 45 to 50 % Seriously.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I worked the Who Made Who and the Blow up your Video tours back in the 80's as transportation captain. The first tour was a 7 truck tour but the second one was a 12 truck tour. Scott was dead and Macomb was in rehab. Steve replaced him. They tip very well.

[@michaeljones1445]

48 semi's on last tour i worked, with leap frogging stages...7 day build, overnight takedown

[@attila7092]

Okay Brain...so why did Sounds magazine say in an April 19th 1980 edition after doing an interview "Although he's hopeful of eventually lending his songwriting talents to the AC/DC machine, he's in no great hurry."

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster)

[@attila7092]

@@shewolfcub3 May I ask how do you know this

[@paulmills1206]

Johnson must have pinched himself everyday after landing that job…Bon had taken the band to that level after the blistering HTH album, of course BIB would shift loads because the army of fans that had bought all the previous albums would buy it out of curiosity?? Bon oozed filth & wickedness into his words…Problem Child, Live Wire, Touch Too Much…i believed him when he sang/sneered his words, like he’d actually lived through them…in bars at night an obvious insight into Shot down in flames & so on, he looked & sounded the part, wild & menacing…there was nobody on earth who could replace him…& to prove this just listen to Breaking the rules on FTATR by Johnson, what an absolute pile of crap…RIP Bon, i overdosed on you 💥

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon was also very Philsophical and emotional in poetic ways with his songwriting such as "Ride On", "Overdose", "Night Prowler", "Its A Long Way To The Top", "Aint No Fun (Waiting Round To Be A Millionaire), "Down Payment Blues", "Gone Shootin'" "Gimme A Bullet", "Touch Too Much" among many more that aren't simply about dirty stuff. He also incorporated suspense into his writing and storytelling such as on "Jailbreak" and "Night Prowler". I like to view him as an artistic way

[@paulmills1206]

Mate, Touch too much is filth…

[@shewolfcub3]

@@paulmills1206 Yes but lyrically it's very poetic at times such as the line "She had the face of an angel smiling with sin/A Body of venus with arms" "Dealing with danger/Stroking my skin/Like a thunder and lightning storm"

[@jchoma]

Brian is a great singer, but he couldn’t write lyrics in Geordie. The lyrics on BIB are pure Bon Scott. Maybe Brian added a word for writing credit, but that’s it. Besides, writing is a craft, one gets better as they hone their talents, no backwards. There was a HUGE drop off in lyrical quality from BIB through Fly on the Wall. It’s time to come clean and admit Bon’s involvement in writing BIB. Angus has slipped up over the years and admitted as much (see Kerrang!). Give credit where credit’s due.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon didn't do shit for Back In Black. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch

[@AppleOno]

I thought the same thing, but after reading Brian Johnson's memoir, I think the guy deserves more credit. He's smart and funny, just like Bon! Both those guys were a great fit for that band.

[@shewolfcub3]

@@AppleOno Exactly

[@Shanonmcnab576]

Brian wrote a lot of the music. Angus and his brother were in the band from day one. I'm pretty sure they know who wrote what. My question to you is how do you know??? Were you there while it was being written??? Lol

[@Daniel-vi4dz]

Johnson hasn't written lyrics for AC DC in decades. If you wrote back in black and now nothing. it is not weird? It's clear that Bon Scott wrote most of the lyrics and Brian could have put something here or there. For something there was a later arrangement and the Scott family receives royalties from the album, Bon should also be put in the credits. Brian tells his story.

[@shewolfcub3]

the first 3 albums Brian did with the band he wrote amazing songs. Fly on The wall was a disaster

[@captaincrunch5878]

Have a look at my comments in threads of others , might clear up things , you might have questions too, I'm willing to answer them if I can... R/Steve Schweinfurth Ghostwriter of ACDC &A Ghost of Joan Jett

[@captaincrunch5878]

It was not Brian, it was me, I Wrote Back in Black & most of the others with Bon , Bon's notes are of me and Bon Together.

[@shewolfcub3]

@@captaincrunch5878 That's fake. Bon didnt do shit

[@captaincrunch5878]

@@shewolfcub3 I was There , Bon Scott's notes are of me and Bon Together, We did over 30 songs in UCLA PICU. I am in Fact The Ghost of ACDC and A Ghost of Joan Jett too. R/Steve Schweinfurth

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Back in black the song has bons words running through it , anyone who knows bons lyrics knows that Bon wrote some lyrics .

[@mikekarena]

The lyrics don’t seem anything like Bon to me, very different mood

[@shewolfcub3]

No. Bon was definitely better sure but he only wrote from 1975-1979. the first 3 albums Brian did with the band he wrote amazing songs. Fly on The wall was a disaster

[@adrianabengozar2181]

true for example i have a drink on me its 100% Ronald Beldford Scott song im 100% sure

[@shewolfcub3]

@@adrianabengozar2181 those lyrics dont even seem like bon lmao

[@simonbone]

@@adrianabengozar2181 Since the song is addressed to Bon, it's unlikely that he wrote it.

[@lemmykilmister9979]

I would LOVE to have that Harley shirt Brian is wearing in back in black

[@jamescaron6465]

Boy that story keeps changing. Fun fact: if you wanna sound believable, then have one story and stick to it. That story has changed more times than a baby’s diaper. Remember, falsus Unum falsus omnium.

[@danalarose846]

Hi Jim! I came here from our forum. Agreed, and as someone else here said, it makes Brian look even more guilty by trying to deny, forgetting what was said in the past.

[@JonnyBlade]

Like Angus once said, this aint the most clever band in the world 😊 Agreed.

[@jamescaron6465]

@@JonnyBlade For the most part, true, but I will give credit that Malcolm could write a riff true to his style like few could. That takes a special kind of clever

[@JonnyBlade]

@@jamescaron6465 No one can copy the classic sound and write and play like the Young brothers ❤️🤘

[@jamescaron6465]

@@JonnyBlade 100%

[@Deemac70]

Even if Bon Scott wrote all the songs for back n black I’m glad they recorded it better them than another band

[@donjohnson7550]

Well, it makes no sense Bon to write back in black since the whole album was a tribute for him, specially back in black and hells bells

[@ashleyjames6740]

Can you please point out the lyrics in the song back in black that has anything to do with a tribute to Bon Scott?

[@animaldays2]

@@ashleyjames6740 I got nine lives, cat’s eyes, abusin’ every one of them and runnin’ wild Forget the hearse cause I’ll never die The entire concept of being “Back in Black” is a tribute to Bon. They were back, in mourning, but also showing Bon’s spirit lives on.

[@mickeyguide3112]

@@animaldays2 Back in Black is about being road worn, too long on the road (which AC/DC had done prior to BiB) and coming back from it. You shook me all night long had the signature Bon's phrase she had chartreuse eyes, but was changed later to sightless eyes which doesn't mean anything. Shoot to thrill is about shooting heroin just like Bon's previous song Gone shootin etc etc.

[@LBlack11]

So arguably the most calculating band in rock history booked Mutt Lange, a studio, an engineer, and hotel accommodations, then flew 7000 kms to record an album with a vocalist who (according to Brian Johnson himself) wasn't asked if he could write lyrics until the second day they were in the Bahamas?! GTFOH!!!

[@wgfitness]

Wow! Valid points.

[@aaronleverton4221]

Malcolm and Angus had been writing lyrics for more than six years by then.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Bon wrote 2/3 of the songs on BnB, it’s obvious. I loved Brian, and he may believe it by now, but His lyrics began with FTATR

[@mr.kincaid2513]

I'll listen to Brian and Angus instead of you. Thanks.

[@mickeyguide3112]

Yep, it's a lie. Bon wrote most of the stuff. Shoot to thrill is about shooting heroin just like Gone Shootin etc.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon didn't do shit for Back In Black. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

@@shewolfcub3 Ain’t nobody knowing, but the lyric quality fell off like a rock after BnB. Hmmm

[@shewolfcub3]

@@dr.buzzvonjellar8862 Not really, Flick of the switch and For Those About To Rock have amazing lyrics too

[@earledaniels4539]

Who gives a shit who wrote the lyrics. The fact is Brian Johnson delivered the best ACDC record ever and the best selling Rock album of all time.

[@ACDZ123]

There's only Bon Scott AC/DC ..sorry Brian you're a nice guy and were forced to lie ,but nothing beats Bon era

[@ericcleesak8074]

Bon constructed works of art , Brian nailed 2 x 4's together

[@paulwestmoreland8498]

You are spot on my friend

[@roncollins6259]

That comment is Crazy to me. Even if Bon wrote ALL the lyrics, Brian's contributions can not be overstated. I had no idea people got so fired up about this question. I can understand questions, but why the hate on Brian? Seems one of the nicest,HONEST down to earth humans. And A Bon fan himself! But Brian kept thar Band going and gave us a shit tone of great concerts and albums! Never herd even one live performance from Brian that was anything but Really Good to Unreal! We should be thanking him to the soundtrack of out lives, not dismissing what he's accomplished!

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Can you imagine being Brian Johnson at this time? Two weeks prior you were working in an auto shop fixing cars. You audition for AC/DC, get the gig and go into the recording studio shortly there after. You sit down and the lads put the big 2 inch tape up on the console, and out pours some of the most iconic riffs in the history of Rock and Roll.

[@rabarebra]

@Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. LOL 😂 Great comment.

[@manipulatedworld5355]

Yea and singing someone else’s lyrics you have to lie about so the fans accept you.

[@rabarebra]

@@manipulatedworld5355 Bunch of lowbrainers in here. Fantastic people. Make sure you do not run off the edge of the Earth.

[@Rebel-Rouser]

Nonsense. Brian is full of crap here. Bon had most of the lyrics written already. He even called Silver Smith and told her he finally finished the album, let's go out and celebrate. She declined, and thats when he went out with Alistair keaneu. he was dead the next morning. His notebook disappeared. Brian is a good guy and he sang the hell out of those songs. He is binded by a nda, that why he persists in his story.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon didn't do shit for Back In Black. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch

[@Rebel-Rouser]

@@shewolfcub3 It doesn t take a rocket scientist to put the dots together dude... read some history. You haven't a clue what your taking about. Brain couln't right for crap. Ever listen to any Gordy tunes? All the lyrics beyoung BnB were trash...

[@shewolfcub3]

Nah because For Those About TO Rock had great lyricism as well as Flick Of The Switch. Brian lost it with Fly though

[@Moses44476ers]

@@shewolfcub3 I grew up with a guy in my neighborhood who made it big as a rock singer. His band even played shows with ac dc. I had a drink with him when he was in town after Bon died and he told me they offered him the gig and that all the songs for the next album were already written. I was shocked he turned them down. He was pretty shaken up Bon died and felt no one could fill his shoes. I did not even realize that Bon was not credited on the album when it came out. I remembered that conversation and listened to those songs for decades thinking Bon wrote them and never knowing there was controversy.

[@bluesoddity2094]

​@@shewolfcub3 Brian wrote up till Blow Up Your Vid.

[@shippybs]

They can’t admit it now. There may be decades of lawsuits and royalty disputes from Bon’s estate if that were confirmed. Even if they’ve been receiving royalties (under the guise of sympathy perhaps) it may only be a crumb of a true song writer credit… We’ll never get the truth on this at this point but those who know the band know. 😉

[@paulwestmoreland8498]

In a documentary about Bon, Malcom states the they were laying down tracks and Bon was to record lyrics the next week but sadly passed. That tells me that there were certainly lyrics that could be used. I seriously doubt an iconic album, like Back in Black could have been made from scratch so quickly.

[@roncollins6259]

Some of the greatest music ever came about quick. Boston's first album comes to mind. Recorded it in a basement. Another is in my opinion, in the top 5 greatest rock albums ever... Appetite For Distruction! Brian had unquestionable chemistry with the boys. I think Razors Edge holds up close to Back In Black. Bon had nothing to do with that one! I don't think anyways... lol

[@mikekarena]

There are so many classic rock albums that were recorded very quickly that your argument doesn’t even come close to holding water.

[@shewolfcub3]

No. Bon was definitely better sure but he only wrote from 1975-1979. the first 3 albums Brian did with the band he wrote amazing songs. Fly on The wall was a disaster

[@MrLedotson]

@Ron Collins Boston is not a good band or album to site as written and recorded quickly. Tom wrote Forplay in 1969 while at MIT. Tom met Brad in 1970 and under a different band name they were playing 3 or 4 songs off the album in 1973. The first Boston album wasn't released until 1976. Tom is one of the slowest, perfectionist, out there.

[@porkypile]

"made from scratch so quickly" You write this as if you think the band had 0 material or ideas. Ofc it wasnt made from scratch as the creative process was an ongoing thing for years. The issue is not the time, the issue is the claim about Bon writing songs for the album and the band (well, Mal and Ang) ripping Bon Scott's estate off and basically showing the finger to their ex-front man. Such a statement is insane when they loved the guy. There's no way in hell that they would do that.

[@princephilip-v5t]

It is their best album and it is amazing that he could pull it off first time, lyrically included. The Young boys owe a lot to Brian, he kept them going. The odds were not good given Bon had so much character, but Brian did it, made it his own. I was 10 when that album came out so I was right in its cross hairs, and it blew my mind. Just perfect riff after perfect riff. And Brian's rhythm, almost rapping. No wonder the Beastie Boys requested to sample one of the riffs, Brian's inspiration. They said no, thank goodness.

[@BlitzBobby104]

Jesse Finks book Bon Last Highway said he talked to Bons ex Silver who said Bon called her on that night and said he completed the lyrics let’s celebrate. She said no I want to stay in. Bon also used to tell girlfriend in FL she had chartreuse eyes. Lyrics would make sense knocking me out with her chartreuse eyes. Not sightless eyes. But uneducated Young’s wouldn’t know what that meant. Angus said they had Brian tryout with Back in Black and he could do the scales in the chorus perfectly. Finally nail in coffin is interview before album,Powerup, came out Cliff said he did the album cause Mal was on this album just as much as Bon was on Back in Black. Plus the Scott estate gets royalties for the album. Why would they get royalty? Also management broke in Bons flat and stole everything. Including his notebook he always carried with ideas for lyrics. Brian wrote 4 unforgettable songs with Geordie. Yet suddenly he has amazing lyrics that he couldn’t ever duplicate. Yeah. Bon wrote those lyrics

[@carmenislas5787]

Exactly...

[@SixStringer09]

So you believe hearsay from Bon's ex silver, that an unknown "author" wrote about, over Brian and the boys? Lol. Royalties are due to contracts. You people are so annoying believing in urban myths over the band themselves. Brian is a credible source. Jesse fucking Dink Fink is a nobody.

[@BlitzBobby104]

@@SixStringer09 When has AC/DC regime ever told the truth. Mal was Ill since 2008. Yet they never said who was sick. What about Cliff’s admission that he did the album cause Mal was on this just as much as Bon was? Chartreuse eyes? How does sightless eyes make sense? Bon also had keep the motor clean in his notepad. Maybe keep an open mind and read the book. How was Brian singing baaaaaack baaaaaack if lyrics weren’t written. Why did they go away from Mutt Lange. Because the amount of time he took to produce albums. Yet after Brian’s hire. All trouble getting bell recorded. Troubles in studio. Getting drums to sound right. Yet the album was released in 4 months. Plus Brian had to write all the lyrics. People are so narrow minded

[@BlitzBobby104]

@@SixStringer09 an unknown “author”. That has written multiple books about AC/DC. Had to rewrite some of the book after more people came forwards. The amount of people he interviewed for this book is incredible compared to others that didn’t interview 1/3 of the people. Who are you to dismiss a book you never read. Seriously. Yeah listen to the guys in DC. They’ve always been so truthful and open. Notice they play 4-5 songs off BIB and 2 songs off other Brian’s albums from 36 years. But multiple Bon songs from 5 years of albums. It because of his lyrics. The tongue in cheek that’s all over BIB on 2 songs on Next album. Then it is gone.

[@BlitzBobby104]

@Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. Pete couldn’t remember when he got the phone call. He first said it was 9:00 AM on the 19th. If so they covered it up the entire day. But I’d say he couldn’t remember when he found out. His story changed time and time again

[@billbrandine5857]

Really liked Brian and gave him much credit for making the band re-live again when things looked bleak... but no one was Bon Scott. When he fronted the band, everyone's eyes were on Bon. When Brian came along, everyone's eyes turned to watching Angus romp around.

[@markusaurelius777]

Agreed, Bon had hypnotizing eyes and was the best frontman / vocalist for AC/DC.

[@captaincrunch5878]

Brian Pinocchio Johnson His Book should have been Titled The Lies of Brian !! R/Steve Schweinfurth Ghostwriter of ACDC & A Ghost of Joan Jett

[@catpocalypsenow8090]

Bon Scott wrote the lyrics, it’s obvious. The lyrics sucked after that. Bon was the king of the innuendo.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon didn't do shit for Back In Black. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius with metaphors lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch

[@usaslakt]

The fact is that it was Michael Bolton who wrote the lyrics for Back in black... Just ask him...

[@juicyfruit6311]

There were also rumors that Mutt also helped write some songs for Highway and Black. Unfortunately, Mutt never gives interviews.

[@shewolfcub3]

Its not true, Bon Scott was simply a lyrical genius and check out his writing on the albums prior to Highway (Powerage being the best example). It matches his songwriting perfectly. Back In Black was all Brian

[@juicyfruit6311]

@@shewolfcub3 Hard to say if Mutt had any input in songwriting or not. He was credited in helping Bon improve his voice as Mutt was a singer and he was credited in helping Angus with the guitar as Mutt also played guitar. How far did Mutt go isn't know. Angus and Mal ran a tight ship and didn't say much.

[@shewolfcub3]

@@juicyfruit6311 Thats true but as I said, the songwriting matches Bon's perfectly, including that seen on prior albums such as glimpses throughout Dirty Deeds (Ride On, Aint No Fun)

[@bennywallin5252]

Bon wrote lyrics with double meanings, tongue-in-cheek smart and intelligent lyrics. He wrote silly-sad stuff about being scorned after a date. He wrote masterpieces about life as a drug addict ("Gone shootin'") and about not being able to pay your bills ("Down payment blues"). Apart from all the hits "Let There be Rock,", "Highway to Hell" etc. Just listen to the lyrics on BIB and you'd have to be a complete moron not to substanciate between Bon and Brians lyrics. "Shake a leg" is a typical Brian Johnson song. Nice tempo, good riffs but complete nincompoop lyrics and none of Bons "streetcorner poet" stuff that had been such an important part of their earlier stuff. And if Bon didn't write anything of the lyrics on BiB, why have the Youngs paid money even to this day for Bon contributing to the record? It's not like they're the most giving family in the world ;)

[@lukeaustin4465]

Brian definitely didn't write the lyrics on shoot to thrill either.

[@itsjohnnymillion]

Totally agree. You can tell Bon wrote "You Shook Me All Night Long". Brian just couldn't do it. "Hell's Bells" is as profound as he ever got, and I think Mutt helped with those.

[@XxSEETH3RxX]

you don't know anything.

[@JesseFinkBooks]

For anyone who is interested in the real details about this story, I have responded to Brian on my website. This video doesn't even scratch the surface.

[@wgfitness]

Very very hard to argue with your response. There is no way in the world the majority of lyrics to Back in Black are not Bon's. Look no further than "Have a drink on me". But in saying this and its a completely different topic, What Brian has done and the energy he has shown to keep ACDC powering on is what I would prefer to focus on. He's been absolutely incredible and his longevity has only been outdone but rock n rolls greatest every performer Angus Young.

[@princephilip-v5t]

Do you still watch soccer? I quit. It. I used to read you on SBS years ago.

[@chrisnash430]

Great book man, you really did some digging on this issue. As a real AC/DC fan, I really respect your efforts. Thanks for pursuing the truth on this. People always forget Brian's time in Geordie, and his minimal songwriting output there. It just does not make sense...

[@JesseFinkBooks]

No. The whole thing with Les Murray and FIFA left me very disenchanted with the sport.

[@JesseFinkBooks]

Thank you, mate

[@jonsteeva9444]

Brian wrote Back in Black and I wrote the Bible, War and Peace and 1Q84.

[@tersan8547]

So why does Bon's family get royalties for Back In Black?

[@shewolfcub3]

It's a tribute to Bon

[@tersan8547]

@@shewolfcub3 No way. The Young brothers are widely known to be greedy. Those guys don't give away a cent more than they have to.

[@shewolfcub3]

@@tersan8547 Thats not true at all, they genuinely felt bad about Bon Scott's death, watch Angus's reactions to his death he was upset and said it was like losing a family member

[@jamesa.2880]

Brian didn't say that Bon had no writing of lyrics in back in black.......so the answer remains..........

[@alanfrehley1373]

Long established that Bon Scott's family (mother) recieved royalties for AC/DCs output up to and including Back in Black and Bonfire. I believe that there were rough drafts of lyrics that Brian and the Youngs polished up. Not all the album, but certainly a fair bit.

[@crisrose521]

The rumor got a lot further than down under . . In fact , there’s even a rumor to this very day that much of Back in Black was actually RECORDED with Bon Scott . Maybe those tracks will surface some day 🤔 🤔

[@shewolfcub3]

They wont because it never happened. Bon didn't contribute shit to BiB

[@crisrose521]

@@shewolfcub3 you know this for a fact because ?

[@rEdHoUsE_1969]

Anyone who calls themselves a journalist would drill down on the BIB lyric claims and present Brian with the actual researched evidence (by the 'Australian writer') in the public domain for specific comment ... just saying 🤔

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon didnt do shit for back in black, sorry.

[@jamesa.2880]

So Brian didn't physically say that Bon did not write any lyrics for the album back in black, but kind of said it was the others in the band....leaving it vague!

[@shewolfcub3]

Nah, Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band

[@dw9034]

I don't care who wrote it, it will outlive all of them.

[@seagullpoet]

I always thought “ Hells Bells “ was a super sad guitar riff. Just so remorseful.

[@BACKSTAGEPASS.ROCK-NEWS]

Totally Agree.

[@brianshaffneraclc]

I'll never forget being on a school bus in 1981, and hearing the intro of that song for the first time. Just masterful stuff. I'm willing to bet Mal composed the opening chords of that song. Angus is awesome, but doesn't have quite that depth.

[@roncollins6259]

Sad? Interesting perception. I always thaught "Evil"! I've been playing guitar for 35 years, and it's still my favorite Riff, and Solo! Brilliant shit, played with a ton of feeling. Angus was already "The Man" for bluesy, raunchy no B.S. Rock and fing Roll, but he outdid himself on Bells

[@JesseFinkBooks]

@@BACKSTAGEPASS.ROCK-NEWS I've responded to Brian on the blog on my website. Let's see you report the other side of the story.

[@captaincrunch5878]

@@JesseFinkBooks I contacted you before, investigating author , Jesse, You say you interviewed Silver Smith, there is NO WAY She didn't mention me, absolutely NO WAY , So either you know about me threw Silver or your pulling a fast one... seriously. R/Steven Schweinfurth Ghostwriter of ACDC & Ghost of Joan Jett Bon Scott's notes are of me in UCLA PICU MAY 22-23 1979 30 plus Best of Best of ACDC HERE IS A REAL OFFER , YOU COME HELP ME WITH MY BOOK ILL GIVE YOU A PRIVATE ROOM TO STAY IN MY GARAGE ( ITS DECENT) AND USE OF ONE OF THE CARS , THIS PROJECT IS LONG OVERDUE. R/Steve

[@ratface324]

What’s going on, there’s 2 versions of the song Back in Black out there. The original is a line that goes, ‘got my head stolen never die’ the latest version is ‘forget the hearse coz I’ll never die’…. Looks like their covering up their tracks. Can you please explain this one Brian? You can fool the new fans but not the old buddy. This whole post is just a plug for the book anyway. R.I.P Bon Scott.

[@SixStringer09]

Can you please cite your credible source? I've never heard another version other than covers.

[@ratface324]

@@SixStringer09 The Album came out 1980. All copies up to at least 2000 have the original version. Also just 2 days ago on UTUBE I listened to the official version of back in black song. It’s the one where on a stage but not live with the studio track overdubbing. This was realeased 1980-81. Please check it out. First verse. The line after lookin at the sky getting me high, comes: got my head stolen never die. Bizarre as this might sound to you it’s true. 😎

[@ratface324]

@@SixStringer09 The official video of BIB. Just listened to it now.

[@ansc6472]

Why does Bon Scott’s family receive royalty checks for BIB?

[@shewolfcub3]

It's a tribute album to Bon.

[@MrLedotson]

1. The lyrics of BIB sound like Bon's early lyrics. 2. Lyrics post BIB do not sound like Bon Scott. 3. There are interviews of people who stated that they read Bon's lyrics for Shook Me All Night Long. 4. Bon's lyrics notebooks were never found. 5. ACDC still gives roalyties from BIB to Bon's Family. (ACDC is known for being cheep, look at the way they block videos on youtube. Its pretty obvious they are still trying to hide the fact that Bon wrote a good portion if BIB before his death.

[@shewolfcub3]

Are you stupid..? Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster)

[@RobQos]

Bon's friends and ex-girlfriends have broken down exactly where some of the lyrics came from. This video does nothing to dispell the rumours. Brian saying "I miss the double entendres" is so lame it's laughable. - Double Time was the name of one of Bon's Girlfriends horses - Bon said to his girlfriend "you have chartreuse eyes" - changed to sightless-eyes in the actual song - which makes no sense. - Bon wrote "she told me come but I was already there" in a letter to his girlfrind Silver Smith also with the words "American Thighs". 'Bon - The Last Highway' author Jesse Fink

[@roncollins6259]

I'm a big fan, but had no idea this was such a heated topic. Even more shocked Brian gets such negative comments. At least on this comment section. Even if Bon wrote ALL the lyrics to B.I.B. Brian's contributions to that album, and every one after, he'll, even before (kills it singing Bons music live) can't be overstated in my opinion. We should all raise up a beer, and give a big thank you, to Brian for helping create the soundtrack to our lives. Plus, from what I know of Brian, he's a VERY honest, down to earth person. Lies don't fit his personality in any way, shape or form.

[@shiftyhenry5133]

Your right Brian seems like a real genuine bloke. I don't understand all the hate. AC/DC have been lucky to have had two awesome singers.

[@davechambers4867]

The problem is claiming someone else's work as your own!

[@jasonsmart5331]

When a person has a confidentiality agreement, they say what they're told to say or suffer the financial consequences.

[@shiftyhenry5133]

@@davechambers4867 I just think that the Youngs probably used some of the ideas that Bon had but I'm sure there were plenty of contributions from everyone including Brian and even Mutt Lange. There's definitely a taste of Bon in the album. But also it was the first without him and a tribute to him. I'm sure the Youngs learned quite a bit and were influenced from the elder Scott just like any young person who hangs out with older peers. That's just my take on this. It's disappointing that so many are hateful towards Brian.

[@roostercogburn1984]

@@shiftyhenry5133 once AC/DC stopped recording in Oz the music lost it's mojo, just cashing in.

[@FrauUnibrow]

Brian couldn’t write a grocery list without having a co writer 😂😂

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band

[@MarkOnDrums1976]

Unless you know Brian personally, what are basing your claim on?

[@shewolfcub3]

@@MarkOnDrums1976 Unless you knew Bon personally, what are you basing your claim on? Jesse Fink is a liar and overidolizer

[@BoofSmoker]

@@shewolfcub3 Brian Johnson sucks bruh we all know some of the lyrics are bons. Quit commenting the same shttt

[@porkypile]

People thinking that Angus and Malcolm would screw over Bon and Bon's family are beyond insane. They loved Bon and would never do such a thing. The varying quality of lyrics first of all didnt become a thing right after Back In Black, which seems to be the biggest misconception. These critics act as if Back In Black was the only album with Brian that had good lyrics. Wrong. For those about to rock had great lyrics, so did Flick of the Switch and even later albums.

[@HunterTiberisBojangles]

What happened AFTER Back in Black?!?! Your lyrics got alot more like YOU and alot less like BON?!?! Just sayin

[@shewolfcub3]

The lyrics on For Those About To Rock and Flick of The S witch were just as good and quite genius actually. Brian wrote everything 1980-1985. No doubt about it, and the albums lyrics sound like Bon's BECAUSE IT WAS A TRIBUTE **TO BON** Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius with metaphors lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch

[@ratface324]

Brian a gifted lyricist?? Have you heard the shite on Fly on the Wall. Cringe. How about the fact that the girl Bon was seeing had a horse called Double Time, as in working double time on the production line. She had green eyes and Bon was gonna sing, she had the chartreuse eyes telling me no lies, but Malcolm thought it was too high brow for ACDC so Mal changed it to sightless eyes. Bons lyric book mysteriously went missing apparently when he passed. Now I realise this is all hearsay and I can’t swear on a stack of bibles and of course I wasn’t there etc, but Bon had lyrics ready to go, I mean cmon the album Back in Black was released not 6 months after his tragic untimely passing and Bon was a prolific wordsmith street poet and year after year he delivered. Sorry but I strongly feel skeptic and nothing personal against Brian Johnson, perfect person to front ac/dc n all but really?? IMO only love all AC/DC fans out there. Just sayin n all, still the best band eveeeer!! imho.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon did nothing for back in black.

[@hattleysengineroom]

I always geeked out over songs credits and liner notes and had wondered why I didn’t see Johnson’s name.

[@Nenodom]

Nonesense. You’re telling me Brian Johnson who wrote nothing but garbage (with mediocre at best peaks)wrote the lyrics on back in black? And not to mention he was taken off lyrics duty by the Young brothers… would they do that to someone who could produce such masterpices? No! Look at AC/DC’s lyrics before and after Bon died and its a no brainer… Bon’s estate recives money for BIB, and sigend Non-disclosure agreement with the band about Bon’s contribution to the album..

[@GriefTourist]

Where are Bon Scott's notebooks ???

[@bugtecpestcontrol7634]

It was Bon. I know it. It was like he was speaking from the grave. I grew up in Australia and was an ACDC fan from first album.

[@ACDZ123]

Agree. A lot of us old school Aussies can't get the brian era..we know the real ACDC and the rest of the world know the brian ACDC..of course they know it,they just weren't weened on it 👍 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Getting my copy of Brian's book next week. A worthy addition to any AC/DC fan and collector's library.

[@19800bon]

It will be in the Fiction section!

[@wightangel]

Anyone who knew Brian Johnson back in his Geordie days, they would know that Brian was a very competent lyricist.

[@shewolfcub3]

EXACTLY! Brian was great at writing songs until fly on the wall

[@MShep-mh5xo]

There were times I strongly felt that Bon definitely had his hands in that album. I mean come on, look how fast this masterpiece came out after Brian joined with all the sexual tongue and cheek, double entendre lyrics so familiar in Bon's writing style. But the more I understood Malcolm (Especially him.) and Angus through the decades I'm pretty positive it was one of those rare magic moments in Rock history where grieving and inspiration let the music naturally flow out the Brothers hands. Sort of like John and Paul penning "A Hard days night" in less than 24 hours.

[@chameleonxxxx3076]

They reckon Free wrote ..all right now..whilst playing a gig..went off stage on a break in the performance ,wrote it came back on stage and played it........some of the most memorable songs got knocked out in minutes

[@porkypile]

For those about to rock was released 1 year after BiB and is also a great album. Huge production and it's got great music and very well-crafted lyrics, Idk why the skeptics settle with only targeting Back In Black when there's plenty to be said about For those... as well. The missing notebook of Bon surely would have more notes scribbled in it than only titles for songs for 1 album, being Back In Black since he wrote in this book for years on the road. The decline in lyrical quality was cause of the band not spending as much time on the lyrics, it's that simple.

[@spooge33]

If you do a little digging, Angus interviews say that Bon never had a chance to contribute to BIB. When asked about Bons death, he says that Bon was drinking in the studio while they were working on BIB. Bons girlfriend, Margaret 'Silver' Smith, says that Bon had a small note book that he carried, full of lyrics. It went missing after he passed. I have the entire AC/DC catalog. Been listening since 74'. The lyrics previous to, and including, BIB, are word play at its finast. My interest in AC/DC these days are those albums only. They soon just banked on riffs, power cords, basically Angus. Why did the lyrics go to shit? Ran out of ideas? No matter what you believe, it always circles back to money.

[@AutisticBeautyQueen]

I have loads of respect for both Bon and Brian so I have to admit I love the lyrical work from both singers and I know some people will agree with me? And some will disagree? Both ways are fine , but as everyone is entitled to their opinions I am mine as well. I’m not being disrespectful to one singer or the other it’s just my opinion that they are both great. And clearly? You can tell what tracks are purely Bon’s and what ones are Brian’s. That’s what makes the album so iconic that and many and I mean all (in my opinion) of their albums and Brian’s voice is pretty amazing on the entire album.

[@shewolfcub3]

Right! None are Bon's.

[@AutisticBeautyQueen]

@@shewolfcub3nope and nobody is Brian. To me both singers are equally respectful singers.

[@shaynajagger7737]

i was on ACDCs tour bus in 1979. Bon played us some of the new record and it was called back in black. anyone who says differently is lying. johnson might have altered some lyrics but BONs IS DEFINITELY ON IT

[@grasswizard1333]

Can you prove it though?

[@poitor5915]

i think the quickness of brians recruitment and the release of the album to me sais bon had some left over lyrics laying about maybe not a huge amount maybe just a few lines here or there just enough to get brian on the way☝🏻can’t see no harm in that😩

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black

[@davechambers4867]

Sorry Brian if you wrote the lyrics to BIB than I am the King of Siam!

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Sorry.. Not buying it Brian.. Bons lyrics were definitely used. Mayb altered a bit, but definitely used. Sad they have to lie, including bons brother, because they all received royalties

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon did nothing for BiB. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius with metaphors lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch Bon wouldn't have written Let Me Put My Love Into you. Its quite simplistic lyrically as opposed to very Philsophical and emotional in poetic ways with his songwriting such as "Ride On", "Overdose", "Night Prowler", "Its A Long Way To The Top", "Aint No Fun (Waiting Round To Be A Millionaire), "Down Payment Blues", "Gone Shootin'" "Gimme A Bullet", "Touch Too Much" among many more that aren't simply about dirty stuff. He also incorporated suspense into his writing and storytelling such as on "Jailbreak" and "Night Prowler". I like to view him as an artistic way. Brian wrote all of back in black which for the msot part has some of the best songwriting of any AC/DC album.

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

@@shewolfcub3 wrong.. Bons lyrics were used and also 5 songs off for those about to rock.. I knew somebody who worked for AC-DC during the bon and Brian era. It's all contractual so the truth will never come out. Not any time soon anyway

[@rockylane8221]

Yeah right Brian !!! Then what happend ? You woke up ?

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon did nothing for BiB. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius with metaphors lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch

[@axtell1966]

Whiskey, gin and brandy With a glass, I'm pretty handy I'm tryin' to walk a straight line On sour mash and cheap wine I'm dizzy, drunk and fighting On tequila, white lightnin' Yes, my glass is gettin' shorter On whiskey, ice and water Going another round Gonna hit the ground Take another swig Have another drink Gonna drink you dry Gonna get me high Come on, all the boys make a noise

[@billyshane3804]

Bob Scott - Legend RIP

[@johnvandenheuvel6792]

Bon Scott wrote it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cameronsmart4240]

What a load of rubbish..

[@simonpaterson9648]

Funny how when Bon was dating a big luscious legged American girl, that there was a lyric in '' You shook me all night Long'' '' KNOCKING ME OUT WITH THOSE AMERICAN THIGHS''

[@carmenislas5787]

Look, I actually like Back In Black and thought Brian Johnson did a good job singing for most part (At least his style). However, it doesn't take a genius to understand that Brian Johnson DID NOT write Back In Black. There are just way too many indications otherwise. He was not a songwriter prior to BIB and nothing of significance after before being relieved because he sucked. You don't just write the biggest hard rock album of all time from nowhere and then quickly fade away. Plus, the lyrics clearly have Bon's style all over them. There are also past interviews indicating that the songs were already written and they were ready to start recording. Brian Johnson and AC/DC are frauds in my opinion.

[@danalarose846]

You're right. I had my aha moment listening to shake a leg and went searching, I wasn't surprised at what I found.

[@HDIrwin]

Back in Black, musically, is taken from I Can't Explain by the Who, and Shakin' All Over by Johnny Kidd and the Pirates. Awesome song

[@TyDomi]

You should add a little more info on this one

[@LunaDoesntCare]

The music had already been written Brian had months to write lyrics. All Day everyday listening and re listening to get the lyrics perfect. He also used his own rough draft of collections of lyrics of songs he already had written for the past 10 years, this cut the time by 75%. So YES Brian did write it ALL. Brian had already wrote most of it.

[@lukeaustin4465]

Yeah right, a song like shoot to thrill has bon written all over it. What experience does brian have with junkies and girls popping pills?

[@DrRhyhm]

@@lukeaustin4465 Dude theres a thing called imagination. I rarely drink but I can write a lyric who good it is to drink everyday. I dont even have a car, I dont care about cars but I can look up cars an interiors and write about the feeling or riding. It's not that hard.... well for some it is.

[@lindseyb0303]

What I want to know is where is Bons book where he kept his lyrics

[@shewolfcub3]

Gone. Like the wind, Just like Bon has moved on to a new plane of existence; a true poet.

[@gdawwg1125]

It was secretly taken out of bons room and never seen again I wonder why

[@shewolfcub3]

@@gdawwg1125 Probably just lost

[@gdawwg1125]

@@shewolfcub3 there were a couple of reports of some record company goons going in and taking it

[@passivepartners]

Silver traded it for some smack

[@michaeljones1445]

Oh i certainly belive that he joined AcDC in April 1980 and the album was written, recorded, pressed ij less than 8 weeks....written by a man who had never written a song before..Vic Malcilm wrote all of Geordies songs...yeah i believe it.

[@sergeybogdanovich7019]

Legend singer ❤️🙏🎼🎵🎶🎤✌️🍀👌🇮🇱🍂

[@MxMoondoggie]

Brian wrote some lyrics for Hells Bells and that's it. Bon's family have been paid a large sum of royalties each year from the AC/DC camp since Back In Black and had to sign a non disclosure agreement as to what it's for, why is that? Only other song written in rehearsals before recording was Rock N Roll Ain't Noise Pollution by the Young brothers, they'd soon be writing all the songs because Brian wasn't a good lyric writer. They should just be open about that time by now as it doesn't matter, the fans want the truth. They were in a position where replacing Bon was difficult and they needed to come out with a bang and show what the future of AC/DC is.

[@gregplested7602]

AC/DC lyrics became rock anthems after Back in Black I grew up with Bon Scott as the lead singer he obviously had a hand in some if not all the songs on the iconic album.

[@shewolfcub3]

No. Bon was definitely better sure but he only wrote from 1975-1979. the first 3 albums Brian did with the band he wrote amazing songs. Fly on The wall was a disaster

[@mickeyguide3112]

@@shewolfcub3 nope, Brian didn't write them. On Powerage there is Gone Shootin, song by Bon and on BiB we have Shoot to Thrill, the same theme (if you get what that 'shootin' means). A clear Scott song and there are many others as well

[@shewolfcub3]

@@mickeyguide3112 I dont get why you Bon overfanboys think he wrote it. Jesse Fink is full of shit

[@PolishHammer]

huh so that's why the lyrics are terrible after the 80's, makes sense and really too bad we never got another Back in Black, For those about to rock, Fly on the Wall, etc instead we get Mistress for Christmas still the best hard rock band IMO on level with any of the classic rockers. edit: THANK YOU BRIAN!

[@keysersoze8648]

I always wondered about that to, taking the pen away from Brian was a huge mistake. BnB is one of the greatest records ever. Can you imagine how good a BnB 2 type record would have been, man, that's a shame.

[@jamescon55]

Yep. THAT'S WHAT I ALWAYS thought too... When the WHOLE gawd awful "Thunderstruck/Money Talks" corporate soundin garr-bage took off? I was O.U.T.!... STILL love their 70s, 80s stuff though! 🤘🔥🤘

[@warrenfry814]

never mind who wrote the lyrics for back'n'black. if bon scott had sang the back'n'black album. it would have been the greatest album ever period.

[@shewolfcub3]

Brian is great too.

[@dracula2156]

Well now we know why the lyrics started to get lazy¥

[@patrickiriarte1413]

I am a 100 percent sure that both "Voice N Facial Recognition will confirm that "Colin Hay" of "Men at Work" N Bon Scott of ACDC R the same exact person! And that will also confirm too that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix and that Lady Gaga is Amy Winehouse too! Bon Scott is alive and well! He is Colin Hay of "Men at Work". He had to hangup his image with ACDC because he hated being on the road and the demands of being on Tour from Country to Country! He wanted to make music on his own terms and traveled on tour at his own convenience and wanted to be around his family. And is it coincidental that all three burst on to the Scene shortly after the passing of these famous musical icons? Sincerely, Patrick S.N. Iriarte "Nostradamus of the Marianas"😊

[@mcchicken5039]

As a Bon Scott fan i personally think Brian wrote them. It wouldn't be impossible. Just very hard to pull off. Angus himself said they were never able to record lyrics. They did however find a notebook which they used. Lyrics? Maybe? Most likely a couple but songs like back in black were definitely Brian Johnson doing. No matter who wrote them lets get this straight. It was Brian's voice that made them good. Not Bons. Its literal facts.

[@chrisnash430]

Brian wrote one or two songs per album in Geordie. After BIB, the lyrical quality plummeted, most notably on Flick and Fly on the Wall-2 albums I do still like. So Brian either had a one off with BIB or Bon wrote it. That's all you can say.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band

[@chrisnash430]

@@shewolfcub3 The lyrics after BIB plummeted in quality. They bear no resemblance to BIB. Read Jesse Fink's book and then get back to me. IF Brian was a great writer he would not have been dumped by the Youngs after BUYV.

[@shewolfcub3]

@@chrisnash430 Not really. The lyrical quality was still good on For Those About To Rock and Flick of The Switch. Bon didn't do shit for AC/DC past highway to hell and I dont get why you people overidolize Bon so much. Hes my favorite too but Im not delusional to see the clear truth and underestimate Brian.

[@chrisnash430]

@@shewolfcub3 LOL, flick is garbage lyrically. Riffs are good on it, no question, but nothing lyrically. And one example, but still telling. Bedlam in Belgium was likely written by the youngs as that was about a gig during the Bon years. The song FTATR was Angus' idea, as he stated in numerous interviews. Brian is cool and a great singer, just not a good lyricist. Thats why the Youngs dumped him after BUYV.

[@shewolfcub3]

@@chrisnash430 the Youngs arent that good either at lyrics.

[@manipulatedworld5355]

I love Brian as a singer but he is full of shit. Angus stated in two different rock magazine interviews in the 80s when asked that they did have Bons lyrics and that’s one reason they wanted to carry on. Pete Way of UFO said he was with Bon out celebrating him finishing writing Back in Black . Bons mom stated Bon called her in December and told her he was almost finished writing Back in Black. AC/DC own manager said he didn’t believe the writing credits were right. A rock journalist said he seen some of the lyrics to You Shook Me All Night Long in Bons notebook.The man was writing great songs like crazy at the time. Brian had never wrote a hit with Geordie and yet we are supposed to believe in two months he wrote the best selling rock album of all time.

[@shewolfcub3]

Bon did nothing for BiB. Bon only wrote from 1975-1979 and yes he was a philosophical and genius with metaphors lyricist but Brian wrote the masterpiece songs from Back In Black until Fly On The wall (which was a disaster). Bon had no hand in Back In Black. Brian was a genius lyricist on his first three albums he did with the band. I'm saying this and three of my top 5 (aka AC/DCs best) albums are Bon stuff. 1. Powerage 2. Let There Be Rock 3. Highway To Hell 4. Back In Black 5. Flick Of The Switch Bon wouldn't have written Let Me Put My Love Into you. Its quite simplistic lyrically as opposed to very Philsophical and emotional in poetic ways with his songwriting such as "Ride On", "Overdose", "Night Prowler", "Its A Long Way To The Top", "Aint No Fun (Waiting Round To Be A Millionaire), "Down Payment Blues", "Gone Shootin'" "Gimme A Bullet", "Touch Too Much" among many more that aren't simply about dirty stuff. He also incorporated suspense into his writing and storytelling such as on "Jailbreak" and "Night Prowler". I like to view him as an artistic way. Brian wrote all of back in black which for the msot part has some of the best songwriting of any AC/DC album.

[@manipulatedworld5355]

Do more research on the subject Brian never wrote a hit in Geordie He says he come up with the lyric coming on like a hurricane from a storm during recording but that’s easily proven BS because AC/DC later released a Bon song that he uses the line in Bon just recycled the lyrics. There was no way Brian came up with that same line. I can go on but no matter how much proof you are given like the fact Bons family got royalties for BIB or that Angus stated in two different interviews they had Bons lyrics you will never stop believing the fairy tale

[@rabarebra]

Would've been a perfected video if you in the beginning had added "Scott's family encouraged the guys to continue, when the lads talked with them about the future of AC/DC, as they were about to call it a day".

[@patrickiriarte1413]

Colin Hay of "Men at Work" is the perfect replacement 4 BrianJohnson 10 times better than Axle Rose reason being Colin Hay is Bon Scott the former lead singer of ACDC! ACDC fans are in for a shock! Bon Scott is alive and well. He is Colin Hay of "Men at Work" Because is it coincidental that they are both Aussies with Ancestral Roots to Scottland??? " The reason why he wanted out! The long time away on tour from his family and the demands of being on the road was more than he could take! He wanted to make music on his own terms and likewise to go on tour at his own conveinience! The song "Back in Black" was his resignation to move away from the spotlight! The lyrics were his signature resignation and the clue to how he would depart from the Band! "Back in black I hit the Sack! (Bon Scott was referring to how he would be supposedly found dead whlile he was asleep! and leaving the Spotlight by slowly fading to the darkness of returning back to a life of normacy away from the bright lights! "I have got nine lives! (He is referring to how he survived many dangerous events a Bike accident, alcoholisn and how he was going to reinvent himself!) "I have got "Cats eyes" (This is a important clue that he has successfully changed his identity! And the only way you would ever know its him if you ever saw him again is He had this rare "eye condition" that looked like how a Cat looks around because they would operarate independently of each other and moving in different directions! Now some people may say wait a minute they have different Birth dates! This is a common practice when hiding ones true identity together with a change of hairstyles! But I think he still played a active role in the Band with ACDC as a "Ghost Writer" because every song that ACDC sang after Bon Scotts supposed death sounded like he still had his "trait mark signature" on all of ACDC's songs! So its up to Colin Hay of "Men at Work" if he wants to come out "the darkness" of "Back in Black" to the Spotlight" to hey MTF's guess whose back from a "Back in Black" hyatus! And is there any photos of Bon Scott in a Coffin in a funeral service?? And how many photos does Colin Hay have of himself in his earlier years with him and his family??? The same goes for Morgan Freeman who is actually "Jimi Hendrix" and "Lady Gaga" who is actually "Amy Winehouse! And is it coincidental that all three just happen to burst on the Social Scene shortly after the supposed passing of these legendary "Musical Icons????? Can you imagine if all three decided to tour together. And their Band name would be called "Grievance Clean Detox Revival??? Sincerely, Patrick S.N. Iriarte "Nostradamus of the Marianas"

[@Brio-ko8lf]

Think about this Every previous album that Bon was involved with he always had a booklet filled with lyrics prior to going in studio!!! Every album!! So why would BIB be any different!! Are we to believe that Bon had absolutely nothing prepared??? I don’t believe that for one second!!! And also he died just a couple days before they were due in studio

[@shewolfcub3]

I believe it! Because bon didnt do jack shit for AC/DC past Highway to hell.

[@phsjockstrap]

Bon dies in Feb they mourn him and do auditions They hire Brian. Then in 3-4 months he writes all the songs , they record and produce B n B and release it in July. Yeah right. How do their next 10 albums compare to Highway and Black. Maybe 3 or 4 decent songs.

[@billmadison2032]

I liked the sound of bon's voice better than brian but I don't hold it against them. I still am a lifelong fan

[@jackmag4056]

One of the best selling rock albums of all time , Try the 2nd biggest selling album of all time !

[@timholtzclaw8930]

Love Brian for picking up the torch, But I disagree.

[@jameswestover8403]

Great, now drop the court case ACDC has with Scotts' beneficiaries' and legally claim the royalties from the court imposed trustfund..........

[@MrAxe-ij4gq]

BACK IN BLACK - The best album ever !!!!!

[@maximuskhan2100]

It's not even AC/DC's best.