ACDC - Down Payment Blues

Live from VH1 Studios - Recorded in 1996

[@JoJaDaRu]

"I know I ain't doin' much, doin' nothing means a lot to me" - one of the greatest lines in the history of rock.

[@tonydardi332]

That one line sums up the entire spirit of rock n roll. It’s just perfect.

[@jamesgreiner4520]

The greatest rock band ever

[@dylanmccoubrey5615]

Na, the greatest lyric by “can’t even feed my cat on social security”

[@ianmarsden1130]

i'm livin' in a nightmare. she's lookin' like a wet dream.

[@jimnasium1243]

"A fifty cent millionaire Open to charity Rock 'n' roller welfaree"

[@haraldtheman]

This is one of the best AC/DC songs EVER

[@kimmaxwell8975]

ABSOLUTELY

[@marinushj]

It is in my top 3 of best ACDC songs. The trouble is I can't decide on the other 2, too many to choose from! But Shoot to Thrill would probably be in it, and maybe another one from Powerage like Sin City. Actually Downpayment Blues is number one, because it's musically unique - no other song in rock n roll has a simple riff like this, of just two cords but in 4 different tone heights, that keep you guessing throughout where it's going. Add to that amazing lyrics and you've got this timeless classic.

[@jameshungrydego]

I'm 50 years old and have listened to Mozart, Sinatra, Pavarotti, Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath and so on. But by far the most immaculate, flawless and perfect example of pure a Marshall stack driving guitar punch with Bon's ball busting heart felt lyrics leading the way in one ROCK album is surely POWERAGE BY FAR and BAR NONE, Amen.

[@kimmaxwell8975]

Brian sings it better

[@ljcammiss]

Yeah totally agree with you on that. Have been listening to many artists for the past 40 years. Then got into the band and read a biography on bon and things made sense. Totally awesome band and so clever but things seem a bit corrupt to me. Perhaps that's how it was back then

[@timb1554]

You’re 60 now

[@captpicard6894]

With the greatest of respect Sir, I’d like to add Back in Black to that argument.

[@leshgooo1016]

@@kimmaxwell8975 lmao I like Brian but cmon. Nowhere near as great as Bon singing it. Some songs should just be left to Bon.

[@jimtimmons3933]

Saw these guys with Bon. Great song! Nuttin but R n R!! Toe tapping, head bobbin, soul robbing pure Rock N Roll!!

[@mockchurch8719]

I dig that Brian loves performing Bon's songs and he brings a lot of respect to them.

[@NicolaiAwesome]

Malcolm’s right hand. It’s just glorious. It’s my favourite part of the band sound. All through this era (at least up until Brian) of the band Malcom would usually open up the riff and add to it, usually beginning with the second verse or the outro, while Angus stays locked on the basic main riff. It just adds so much depth and grove. He was - and is - the rhythm guitarists rhythm guitarist and the only guitarist I’d ever want to be. Genius. Had to edit this for some clarity.

[@mag9ca]

Powerage...the greatest album from the greatest rock & roll band at the absolute top of their game. If you didn’t see them live in ‘78 or ‘79, you missed it. Touring Powerage and throwing in some Highway to Hell, those were two fun summers.

[@scanlon645]

God bless you Malcolm, rhythm Genius!

[@dupersuper6516]

rip

[@jak0lanturn]

This album made it to my desert island list

[@breakinchainz6534]

Malcolm rhythm god

[@kerrypeacock3922]

One of the greatest AC/DC songs ever

[@dgeorg02]

One of my favorite Bon Scott AC/DC songs, and Brian does a great job.

[@nantyboy]

Who ever says Brian can't sing just don't know what they are taking about. Brian has a great bluesy voice. He can reach notes other rock singers can only dream about. Unfortunately AC/DC long tours and long live sets and years of smoking rolled up ciggies have taken their toll. He's still one of the best around I'd go to watch him sing nursey rimes. Great singer!

[@Eline_Meijer]

one of the greatest songs of all time. RIP Bon Scott, his lyrics went the distance

[@leshgooo1016]

And will live on forever. Bon the Great ⚡️

[@mariovalencia4738]

They’ve got so many great tunes!!!!! Many unknown : overdose, night prowler, live wire, problem child, gimmie a bullet, etc….

[@Eline_Meijer]

@@mariovalencia4738 every ACDC fan knows all their songs back to front.

[@mariovalencia4738]

@@Eline_Meijer I meant unknown to non- acdc fans. Kind of people that thinks thundestruck is their best song.

[@brakk727]

Bon respected Brian, that's why they invited him to sing after Bon died. I think Bon would love the way Brian sings his songs. Bon said Brian knows how to rock, and he has been doing it for 35 years. I think it's time we give Brian a break and just enjoy the great music.

[@pehache2]

Nothing against Brian, he has done a great job in AC/DC. That said, the Brian that Bon could listen singing with Geordie was a very different animal from the Brian in AC/DC. In Geordie he was mostly using a clean voice, very bluesy, while with AC/DC he started screaming and using a raspy voice.

[@bupe007]

Well Brian made AC/DC survive noone can replace a type like Bon Scott

[@mikerichmond9086]

@@bupe007 no one can replace a Brian either

[@alansmith8264]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE AC/ DC SONG I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY DIDN'T PLAY IT MORE LIVE.

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

One of my all time favorite songs. I could listen to this song 10x a day for life. The way they make those Marshall amps ring out is just awesome classic AC/DC Gold. It cannot be replicated or duplicated. I Got the Down Payment Blues!!!!

[@marklouis4524]

Best song ever and the best Album ever!

[@NikoMikkonen]

My all time favorite song from my all time favorite album. Rock and roll doesn´t get any better than this!

[@gregjameson2141]

Absolute killer lyrics in this song, well done Bon

[@ricardoserrato3432]

Brian had Big Shoes to Fill In.... He's Rocked His Heart Out....

[@bupe007]

Yes he did. And he did very well.

[@mikerichmond9086]

He didn't have any shoes to fill. He made his own shoes

[@bentonmaxton7812]

not sure if anyone cares but if you guys are stoned like me atm you can stream all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my gf lately =)

[@micahira6306]

@Benton Maxton Yup, have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@jettdexter6719]

@Benton Maxton yup, I've been using instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@paulwatkins142]

AC/DC ... greatest band of all time ....

[@Blissbomb2]

These VH1 sessions feels like your sitting in front of the stage at the local pub, feel the power.

[@nelsoncokanasiga1552]

I guess that's how the Band likes it best.Just jamming in a pub and enjoying themselves

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

MALCOLM,THE GREAT SOLID RHYTHMIC MAN❤❤❤😢ROCK IN PEACE❤

[@davidpallin772]

Thanks for putting this out. To me this is who AC/DC was and forever will be. Thank you Brian Johnson,you walked into a very difficult situation and took this band on a 40 year plus run. “No I ain’t doing much, doing nothing means a lot to me.”

[@MUSKATNUSSHERMULLER]

"I got myself a cadillac But I can't afford the gasoline" God I love that line

[@3rdstone1]

Were are many that love that line, pure Scott brilliance.

[@ile6157]

In finland gasoline is 2.25€/litre. I can't afford. My 2.4 V-6 drinks too much.

[@DarthTurducken]

I wonder if that inspired rapper mannie Fresh's line: "Got a quarter tank o' gas in my new E class"

[@pauljones4188]

So do I

[@conorsmith7009]

Bon at his best, this is the pinnacle of ACDC

[@motorrebell]

WE all should be very Glad & Thankful that AC/DC is still there and keeping ROCKnROLL ALIVE ! These "Bon -Brian" comparisons are just stupid and silly .

[@dustyd.murphy4920]

Angus is Ac/DC anyways. When he dies it's Over!!!

[@juliansauermann9838]

Ich finde, es ist vollkommen egal, in welcher Besetzung und mit welchem Sänger AC/DC auf Tour gehen beziehungsweise Songs performen! AC/DC werden immer AC/DC bleiben!

[@chopper1860]

You can not say that better, these are not AC / DC fans but only small fanboys

[@ericbomberger1128]

Not really Brian can't compare to Bons blues type songs.... This SUCKS

[@bupe007]

Absolutely true. Brian is not Bon, but these songs are so powerful! And Brian does very good.

[@ezearrow2097]

AC/DC makes me smile every time I hear it no matter how down or angry I might be. My wife always drops in Let There Be Rock when she thinks I need cheering up and a couple songs in I am grinning and my head is bobbing. I am 51 now and have been listening to them since my first 8-track Powerage in the late 70's. I have seen them about 20 times, but alas, we shall see them no more. Thank you for being an uncompromising force for Rock & Roll and teaching me about the horrid Jack!

[@nobody617]

My first was powerage on 8 track I was 8, ,born 1971. I wore that sucker out I was so hooked and just a little kid. I heard song shot down in flames playing in my neighborhood. Fell in love with that guitar. Walked downtown and bought it with ones and mostly change.. more to story short version. Cheers,!

[@patrickhigginson3066]

I saw AC DC in the 70s Bon Scott lead vocals.But before this was released.Didn’t hear this until saw Live Wire a brilliant tribute band.They sang this and it blew me away.I went to buy Powerage straight away.For me it’s class and the best song they have written.

[@nitroangus23]

Brian does great on this song! Bon would be grinnin' ear to ear if he heard this. This is my favorite song from Powerage,which is my favorite Bon Scott Album.Can't get enough of it,the guitar tone,the lyrics,Bon at his best.Ohh how it all melts together to form a Rock 'N Roll master piece.

[@adrianrobles6898]

I love Bon and Brian equally I can’t imagine one without each other they were both made for this band in each era 🤘🤘

[@Andrew-ve9ls]

exactly, why compare when you can love them both

[@tarzanmike7836]

Give the Young brothers credit for recognizing how unique both Bon and Brian were!

[@glennkemp3680]

Nice job Brian! I'm sure it is a bit difficult following a legend like Bon. But Brian is a legend in his own right. Man, Powerage is my favorite AC/DC album. Gone Shootin is downright scary. This great band had an unprecedented run of brilliant albums. These records had no throw away songs. Starting with Let There Be Rock all the way to For Those About To Rock. Thru tragedy and hardship, this band never wavered. What a band!!!

[@deanladue5367]

If this album got Keith Richards and Eddie Van Halens attention, you know that it's a total ass kicker!

[@saddleweary9709]

Dang Brian, I know that was hard to pull off, but it was perfect !!!

[@josec6536]

we all miss Bon but he died mahy years ago. I´m glad to hear AC/DC playing thsi great song again, overcoming Bon´s death. If they did why can´t we? Brian can sing any AC/DC song, I´m glad he does... he keeps these songs alive

[@wimpauwels3117]

bravo

[@bannsidereddie]

+Ariel Tasende He destroys every song Bon has written ffs

[@fundhund62]

I actually prefer Brian.

[@dueyev]

+bannsidereddie bullfuckinshit

[@bannsidereddie]

wind yer neck in hi,johnson was stone deaf the day he joined the the band ffs,which explains him squealin' and squawkin' and destroyin' every classic that Bon wrote :(

[@barrakouta]

Bon's vocals in the studio version is hands down, his finest performance. Pure brilliance.

[@ronaldlogue1516]

Angus puts in gear ⚙️!! Good jobz bro !!! Listening in Chiloquin, Oregon all day. Day and nite. I'm 61!! Get ir!!

[@josephbustabad8718]

Good lord they were feeling it right here. Absolute unit. The greatest to ever do it!!!!!

[@wobbly2283]

Awesome job Brian😊

[@mikebradley9370]

68yrs young and still rocking with AC/DC 🤪😎😎😎

[@eddyvanvijfeijken6365]

This is pure brilliance

[@Blaas123]

Rock gods! Long live Bon, and Brian. Ac/Dc for life!

[@holidayhouse03]

"i never shot nobody....dont even carry a gun" Powerage is just chock-full of awesome songs and lyrics. It's actually my favorite album and Whats Next to the Moon is my favorite song.

[@zachjones4379]

That rough, raspy voice of Brian's actually sounds good here with this song(it doesn't usually with a lot of Bon's songs, not all obviously) don't know if I prefer it over the studio version with Bon though, but it is really fucking good

[@steventann4146]

Zach Jones pure rock n roll.... Never veered to the left or right went all the way till the end straight on rock only. And completed some of the most number in attendence concerts of all time.. Excellent fellas. Great life

[@kenbooth9501]

I agree. Brian sounds really good on this.

[@lacusicusi]

Brian is a great singer, but he just can't sing Bon's songs as good as Bon himself did. Now, being that said, I ask myself: could Bon sing "You shock me all night", or "Hard as a rock" (for example), as Brian does? I really doubt it. Conclusion: each one is unique.

[@acdcportugal]

You are completly right! But Brian gets good at Bon's songs.

[@Mylosh35]

lacusicusi Why do you even bother to compare the two of them? I mean, where you got the energy? Who is current AC/DC singer? Brian? Right? So? Bon was great, unique, one and only. And.... Bon is gone, like a long time ago. But, if you did not know this, Brian never intended to fill Bon's shoes. He said it. And the rest of the guys intentionally hired a singer with different voice than Bon. I'm paying my respect to Brian, 'cos he earned it a long time ago. And, he's paying his respect to Bon, by singing his songs. He started in 1980. So, he's a frontman for the last 35 years. A huge thing. At least, for my standards. Try to be grateful for Brian's performances of Bon's songs. Through Brian, Bon lives forever. They're like blood brothers. Appreciate that. Cheers mate. Long live AC/DC.

[@Supremacy962]

Don't forget Hells Bells, although I'd love to hear Bon sing Thunderstruck

[@Mylosh35]

Well, I would like to hear that as well. But, unfortunatelly, it's never gonna happen, cos' Bon is long gone. We are ''stuck'' with Brian. lol So, we can just enjoy Brian's performances of Bon's songs.

[@TheAwkwardStuffShow]

I think bon could have sung "you shook me" but i see your point.

[@BIGDUCKQUACK]

Both Bon & Brian are damn right amazing singers both with loves for true Rock n' Roll

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Oh man...one of my favourite AC/DC songs. Brian was absolutely the right replacement for Bon, but nobody sings this song like Bon Scott. How tight are Phil and Malcolm. What a rock n roll machine.

[@kjm0227]

Down Payment Blues, the Jack, and Gone Shootin off of the VH1 Studios recordings are probably the best I've heard from AC/DC in the Brian Johnson era. just grooving to some old Bon Scott songs in a dark studio. This stuff is pure gold i can't stop listening.

[@louishopstaken2259]

Als je Rock and Roll begrijpt is dit de klassieke muziek in het jaar 2080.

[@stewrosster]

This is my favorite ACDC song. Never heard Brian sing it before. Not as raw as Bon but very cool.

[@MrNoisy1976]

cool like learning colors with superheroes in color cars

[@kwanattilatv]

ACDC certainement le plus grand groupe de rock

[@thetoonarmy1]

Brian has earned the right to sing any Bon song he wants too ! 35 years what a legend this man is. If Brian wants to sing Ride On, LWTTT let him !

[@deanladue5367]

They actually played that live in 2001 in France. It was the third encore after 'For Those About To Rock, We Salute You'. They were playing 'Ride On' and you could see the cannons behind them that were still smoking!

[@ACDZ123]

He can but he shouldn't

[@Vatch1966]

I'm happy to see the boys picking out songs from one of their most underrated albums..Brian kicks ass...agreed with how Bon would be proud.

[@mickdestiny6542]

That absolute raw of a sound from those cranked Marshall amps sounds like they're having a hell of a time..

[@tommycaraway3958]

My favorite ACDC song

[@NigelFortune]

M.Y. - King of rhythm guitar.

[@arronjoseph1212]

Brian did what a great singer does he stepped right up and sang his heart out

[@nickengland7342]

Lyrics mirrored my life for years.. my favourite AccaDacca tune by a mile

[@safeboy43]

What an awesome song. I've listened to it like 5 times lol. AC/DC rocks!

[@glennheffernan7114]

This is the the sound of marshall guitar drums bass and Bon Scott's street felt lyrics Rip bon

[@aidanjasmins1294]

I Feel Like Brian Sung "Down Payment Blues" Like That He Knew What The Song Meant To Him & Like This Song Was His Life...Brian You Done A Great Job On This One ✊

[@Andrew-ve9ls]

if you knew how brian started how, you would understand why

[@danielkelly5112]

Good job Brian. . great song

[@markas5]

I Fecking love this track....Magic....I hope this is playing 1000 years from now...

[@tommycaraway3958]

My favorite ACDC song!

[@mickwolff315]

Best Song of their best album Powerage just does it all Cliff's bass has got a swing to it that Mark Evans never had

[@AndreaPaoli]

this song is one of my AC/DC's favs!

[@lesliefine2984]

I know this is Bon's song but Brian does it justice for sure

[@jacoblott1617]

Just discovered this gem. How did it take me til 33? New favorite, and EVH naming it his favorite acdc track in ann interview is what brought me to it. Thanks eddie and acdc, i aint grooved like this in years!

[@mikeangelle1406]

imagine how loud this was in the VH1 studio when they did these live. it would have rattled your teeth. if you know amps and tone and AC/DC's love for volume and clipping amps..it would have blown your face off.

[@Filmgalningen]

Powerage is an incredible good album,my favorite.

[@DepremQuake66]

flawless, i can't decide which song is the AC/DC's best. so I'm listening all.

[@danadane2501]

Beautifully done!

[@nonotc]

malcom+phil+angus+cliff+brian = rock total

[@CarlosCastillo-qm5oq]

Excellent guitar solo. Rock & Roll will never die.

[@MrNoisy1976]

I love this song, it’s from the Ballbreaker Tour

[@holidayhouse03]

"I know I aint doin' much....doin' nuthin' means alot to me" words to live by from the poet Bon Scott

[@chicanorock-rapfusion6411]

Love this track…ROCK ON!!!

[@haka2847]

Einfach nur geil!!!👍👍👍

[@stoozy65]

I've been an AC/DC fan since about 1978. I remember Bon Scott dying, I remember discovering that the band were Scottish, I remember seeing them at the Apollo. I remember the best ever Rock'n'roll ever. Please don't argue about 'who is the best', you will NEVER encounter another band like this ever. Try taking some time to appreciate them. For me the 'growling SG sound is enough. I'll wear my heart on my sleeve and sy, "Angus, Angus, Angus...."

[@ACDZ123]

Australian band. They immigrated to Australia as children..they have Aussie accents ..NOT A SCOTTISH BAND 🇦🇺

[@stoozy65]

@@ACDZ123that’ll account for the didgeridoo on ‘It’s a Long Way To The Top’ 😂

[@ACDZ123]

@@stoozy65 yeah and bon Jovi are an Italian band by that logic lmao

[@ACDZ123]

@stoozy65 if they were a scottish band they would of been another crappy bay city rollers or sensational alex Harvey band at best ..Australia had its own rock culture and the boys grew up influenced by Australian music and culture. Sorry fella, I know you Scott's are desperate to claim them as your own but you're just going to have to settle for scottish heritage. And that's the facts jack 🇦🇺or was that jock? 😆

[@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey]

Thank you EVH AND WOLFIE❤HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO POWERAGE,Released May 5th 1978❤MASTERPIECE ❤AC/DC FOREVER❤

[@andyriot129]

Just Awesome....Brian and the boys at there best....1st class \,,/

[@mguzman95]

The thing that shocks me is how Bon handpicked Brian to be his replacement one day. I believe that’s the reason why he’s so humble and grateful to be with a juggernaut of a band like AC/DC.

[@bignut1769]

I love the sound of this recording. Has a raw tone that’s 🤘😎🤘🇨🇦

[@danielanderson667]

How brilliant is that Powerage album Up To My Neck in You is just brilliance at its best the riff senfuckinsational Angus's big arse solo Bon,s singing so emotional in that song some women must have pissed him off quite simply the best rock n roll song in the world the Americans may have invited rock with the likes of Elvis and Buddy but 20 yrs later the Aussies perfected it with the likes of Bon an Angus

[@SamToko1]

Did not know about this song tho am a devout ACa DaCa fan...have listened to this song. 1000x....doing nothing means a lot to me......

[@louishopstaken2259]

Ongelofelijk lekker nummer ,alle blues nummers van ACDC zijn geweldig .

[@math101a]

I really don't get why they never play these great tunes of the Powerage album? Imo Powerage is their best album.

[@garywhitehead6211]

Bon and Brian are 2 different people... It’s not as if Bon just quit, or the the band broke up... If they had quit after Bons death, then we wouldn’t have the rest of the AC DC legacy... It’s no disrespect to Bon when Brian sings one of his songs... People need to just shut it already about that...

[@ShinySmack]

Not only the most underrated, the best IMO.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Wow! Awesome - never heard this song before. Checked it out because Cliff Williams listed this as a favorite to play.

[@elisseostepanits488]

And: Brian sounds AMAZINGLY in this song! It fits his downpayment standards dudes!!! (the Blues ones as well). BRIAN, COME BACK!!!

[@pauljones4188]

I love the rock/blues in this song

[@jackelbrash3444]

" Livin on a shoestring . A fifty cent millionaire". Ah Bon , how we bloody miss you . And Mal, you will never ever be forgotten, the greatest riff and rhythm that ever was.

[@jackelbrash3444]

" I'm livin in a nightmare . She's lookin like a wet dream. Bought a cadillac , but can't afford the gasoline ." No greater street poet than Bon .

[@ryanjay2231]

Fucks me off the whole Bon v Brian Whos better debate, end of the day there both amazing

[@mikekeohane5547]

The odds of one band having successive frontmen with their calibre of talent and mass appeal were astronomical. AC DC pulled it off.

[@BarriosGroupie]

Yeah, Brian Johnson kept ACDC going and his critics should be grateful for that.

[@Mylosh35]

Jj Oj You got that right. Both of them are unique and awesome. And both are a part of AC/DC heritage. Cheers!

[@dustyd.murphy4920]

I usually listen to the pre-Johnson stuff myself!!! The only reason they sold more albums with Johnson is they weren't that popular before Bon died!!! Like every Superstar!!!

[@ACDC4LIFE]

👍🏽Ryan⚡️Jacob If been saying that from day 1.

[@DreamyLadyify]

Fantastic upload! thanks for sharing Jo. I enjoyed it sooo much.

[@sVS-wi4ws]

I got myself a sailboat. but I can't afford the gasoline...maybe best rock lyric ever!!!

[@stevetady5332]

Terrific. Great song off a stellar album.

[@Lilybro2806]

They should've played this one on there current Black Ice tour, It would've nice to hear it live!! Rock on AC/DC!! RIP BON

[@adrianlee3497]

One of Eddie Van Halen's favorite songs.

[@stephenbianchi7141]

That's very interesting, but not too surprising... "Sucker in a 3 Piece" brought me here :P

[@adrianamartinez5262]

That's why I'm here today

[@fordpot4694]

And Keith Richards

[@pameladoyle912]

🥁🎤🎸🎵 AC/DC ROCK N ROLL LEGENDS. 🤩🤩👍👍🤘🤘

[@JIMMYBUSHIDO]

If you know any kid that's starting to play guitar in a rock group, show them this video and tell them they are watching the greatest pure Rock band ever. this is what they have to emulate 😎