Angus Young & Brian Johnson of AC/DC | DEAN DELRAY’S LET THERE BE TALK EP 555 (FULL PODCAST AUDIO)

Today my guest are Brian Johnson & Angus Young from the greatest band of all time AC/DC.
I don't even know what to say about this except that it's absolutely a dream come true.
The guys sit down with me for their 1st ever podcast and talk all things AC/DC. Back In Black, Brian's audition, Angus Young's favorite Gibson SG, the Songwriting process and of course their brand new crushing record Power Up produced by the great Brendan O'Brien out Nov 13th.
This Record is going to blow your mind and yes Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd are back in the band and handling the Rhythm Guitar is Stevie Young.
I can't thank AC/DC, Kim Harris and Jay Schumer of Sony Music enough.I will never forget this day.
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[@supersonicej]

That time while you are listening and you realize you will be replaying this interview for the rest of your life. Thanks Dean, Brian, and Angus!

[@BlomqvistPontus]

After listening to this my new goal in life is to get Brian to say “me son” to me

[@jmacc9876]

"Thank ya me son" That had to be the highlight right there for Dean.

[@greatdelusion7654]

They aren’t the typical ‘look at me’ rockstars, they’re just all about that down to earth, good old rock n roll, pure n simple. Love the humility and good-natured spirit of these guys, but their music sure is mean, raw, and crooked as hell, just like we want it! 🎸

[@brianash1795]

Yes. Brian is so humble, he can't even talk about himself. He immediately starts talking about "the boys"... Haha. Great.

[@weloveacdc7442]

For Malcolm's sake, this is the best interview I've heard so far! The boys being interview by a real fan that allows them to talk as much as they want without talking over their voices. Brilliant, thanks a lot.

[@jonahi3543]

Thank you Bill Burr for spreading the word about this!

[@mrmustard4478]

I'm only 30 minutes in, but Angus has NEVER told these stories so in-depth before. So many brand-new revelations, actually shocking to me as a hardcore fan who's heard virtually every interview!! He really opened up like he never has, maybe since the podcast's long form gave him the time to. Hope they both do more podcasts, and maybe revisit this one! Such a joy to hear.

[@deandelray]

Thank You

[@mrmustard4478]

@@deandelray Thank you, Dean! You've made today like Christmas for the AC/DC diehards. Beyond thankful you gave us this--their usual press interviews get so repetitive.

[@HristovHr]

@@deandelray I'm a diehard fan too and want to thank you as well !!! Amazing interview !!!

[@roelruijs5129]

Exacly what I was thinking, even Brian said he never heard those stories.

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

I know right? I have been a fan since I was a little girl. I always tell everyone around me there is no other female who will love AC/DC as much as me. Maybe not from South Carolina anyways. But I know there are others as well. Which is kind of cool. I’m sure there are more people in SC who love them as much as me but not near as much as me!

[@RobGalley]

it's so great to hear Angus explain in depth the whole audition process with Brian. Can't wait for the album

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

Man I could listen to these guys talk all year long!

[@94xjrgodown2]

Angus has had the troubles of the world lifted and you can really here it in his voice. Amazing interview.

[@Richey24]

I'm 26, I've been listening to the boys since I was 5. This interview made my heart so freaking happy, so glad they're back and making music.

[@kevedwards]

Absolutely fantastic interview and to here Angus say he’s not done with his box of ideas makes me very optimistic for yet another album. Can’t wait to here Power Up, Shot in the Dark gave me instant classic ACDC vibes and feels like there’s some serious Drive behind it.

[@tattooedwormguy428]

Hell yea! Super Stoked that you landed this interview Dean.!

[@danieldoomburton2564]

I am following AC/DC now for years and I have never heard such a good Interview with the Boys. It is amazing and heartwarming. By the way, I love that you mentioned the Fly on the Wall Tour. :-)

[@vinniesmyyth334]

Ive never heard angus speak so passionately, this is a really special interview!

[@marshallcallaway5507]

Wow, this is the most, I have ever heard Angus talk, I think I have listened to every interview I could find . This is really nice. Well done.

[@charliedillon1400]

I woke up today to go to work. Looked at my podcast page and saw this and just smiled so big. My two sons and I were jamming some ACDC riffs over the weekend. Congrats Dean!!

[@Eelgram]

Congrats, Dean! I've listened to the podcast since the first episode and know how much this means to you. Major respect for your willpower in withholding this episode for so many months. Truly a milestone moment for you!

[@ch31rl]

Probably the most in depth interview we've ever had with the boys. Great stuff

[@k1mjo]

Yeah, Phil is a very underrated drummer.

[@squidwardshouse5431]

yes! he even has his own album out with some decent songs on it too. Head Job is a badass song.

[@TheDukeOfPannekoeken]

@@squidwardshouse5431 The Other side was great

[@ringo12112]

2020 definitely needed AC/DC. Thanks boys for the new work.🤘

[@Master-xl9ms]

I really enjoyed listening to angus talk about the making of the early albums! He has not spoken this in depth before I feel like. The greatest we will ever have.

[@lennishayes7852]

I’ve listened to this interview a couple times. What a great interview, the best I’ve heard from the group. Cheers to Dean for pulling it out of them!

[@tombelanovic7686]

Must be the best Angus/Brian interview ever. And I've read/ listened to hundreds of 'em. Never before have they gone into such detail . Well done all! Well done Dean! 'Ats off an' all!

[@bigbadwolf8187]

Man I could not stop smiling this whole podcast just knowing how much this ment to you! @dean delray

[@Tiberius_Productions]

I love how although Angus is the spotlight, Malcolm was the dictator of the band. Angus had the strongest say in how decisions were made, but it was always Malcolm who made the final choice. If Angus pulls for you lol, then Malcolm will consider it. I think Angus truly feels Malcolm has been preparing him all his life to take up the mantle when Mal can’t. Malcolm’s been showing him how to lead the band carefully and strategically as often ad he could. No decisions were made until Malcolm weighed all the options and ideas himself. A true unsung leader. RIP Malcolm Young.

[@bustedup]

Fantastic interview, man! Don’t think I’ve seen angus this cheerful in an interview in a long time! Maybe it’s because they got mad respect for their fans, and that goes both ways

[@thehop639]

The legends are back!! The highlight of this shitty year. This is worse than waiting for xmas as a young boy!

[@BZero]

The best interview EVER! Congrats to you Dean! Very clever and good questions. What a nice environment this interview was! Ang and Brian sounds so happy talking about everything! You make my day! Salute from Brazil!

[@Ozman77]

I’ll echo the other comments, this is hands down the best AC/DC interview ever. The only down side is, it’s too bad this couldn’t have been done before we lost Mal. Great job!

[@Jaksu74]

This will end in Smithsonian's National Museum and people listen this 2120! pure gold!

[@darrenwoodster1926]

Wow! I’ve never heard them talk so openly and enthusiastically. Excellent interview.

[@Tryptone]

This is amazing to wake up to. ACDC was my first fav band that I found on my own as a child. Meaning not from my parent's collection. I remember all my elementary school books and desks were covered in ACDC pencil drawings. Thank you for all your interviews Dean, but this one is epic on so many levels. 🎸 🤘

[@MLBa636]

This is fantastic! Love to hear Angus say "Bahamas". Best interview ever.

[@greatdelusion7654]

Yeah, he and Mal sound so alike. I love listening to Mal’s fabulous backing vocals on many of their records.

[@MLBa636]

@@greatdelusion7654 Completely agree.

[@Klipchee]

Dude Dean, as a long time listener this is absolutely mind blowing man. Congrats and keep it up your great!

[@fourfortyfouronthefloor23]

Deaaann! Duuuuuude! Dude. Such a great interview! Angus took the "Let There Be Talk" name seriously.I have never heard him talk so much!

[@alexandratramonti4995]

This was hands down the best ACDC interview I've ever heard!!!! My hats off to you sir!

[@deandelray]

Thank you

[@mw5150g]

You just interviewed Rock 'N' Roll gods. Congrats dude!

[@tangoarmy]

Amazing episode Dean! Super happy for you to have this opportunity.

[@ThePissfoot]

Arguably one of the greatest Interviews of Alltime...Johnson and Angus are absolute Class Acts...They should be knighthooded.

[@mrjw6701]

Lol you mean knighted.

[@dupersuper6516]

Good lord this is the most enthusiastic I've heard ang in an interview in a long time. Wow, pulled the best out of him

[@christopherstephens3270]

By far the best interview I have ever heard with our boy's. Thank you so much for sharing this with us Dean.

[@johnkeenan4246]

That was magical. Just knowing they're back.....like Dean said, its like being a kid all over again.

[@guitarprism]

So fucking stoked for you ( and us) ! You kept the faith, and have been duly rewarded. Prop’s

[@TheBerndude]

I am officially ACHING to hear the new album.

[@cootha8631]

They have never ever given an interview like this. As a lifelong fan since the 70's it's insane to hear this stuff. They have always been so secretive about this stuff. Unbelievable!

[@deandelray]

🙏🙏🙏

[@paulbmaxwell]

Dean, congratulations to you on this most awesome of interviews! I sincerely felt your estaticism of getting to interview these guys as I felt the same when I was able to meet them after their first show of the FOTW tour in Binghamton NY back in '85. Will never lose that moment, they are the real deal, 100%! Probably the best interview with them I've heard. Man, they chatted about stuff I had never heard before, very good. Cheers to you and to the best rock and roll band ever, even though I've gotta wait another three weeks to get my ear on that stuff. Thanks again. ✌

[@6SonOfSam6]

I been a fan since I see them back in the late 70s backing up Kiss & Cheap Trick & Aerosmith & they will always be my band that I always listen to when I have one of those bad days in life & need that kick in the ass to wake up & say life is too short to sit there & feel sorry for your self & never give up & keep on living because life is too short!!! long live Rock Fuck Roll!!!

[@KR-uw6wr]

I think I had a soul orgasm. Thank you Dean for bringing AC/DC even closer to our hearts. On behalf of AC/DC fans community I salute you.

[@johnlampros1579]

You are a very nice bloke Dean ... You are hella lucky to talk to the boys ...I love them guys and this band means a lot to me as well... I loved the interview and I'm sure as hell gonna start following the podcast from now on... Loved it. Keep on rocking mate.

[@brandonwyatt1268]

Thanks so much Delray and love the boys man they're such heroes AC⚡️DC 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@Georgecostanza7]

I had a very similar experience seeing AC/DC play live growing up. I have been to a ton of concerts in my life now , but seeing them live for the first time will take the cake as my favorite concert ever. This was awesome you got to interview them

[@DesignerFromMars]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. LTBT is constantly the best podcast out there and Dean is the best at what he does.

[@Yadera68]

Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this interview. Honestly, one of the best! Angus and Brian talking about making those iconic albums that changed music landscape forever. I remember hearing BIB when it came out, and I felt like I was hit by a hammer. Raw power and killer riffs, sounded like a street fight... Thanks mate.......

[@owmyballs666]

I think this podcast is the most genuinely awesome thing to come out of 2020. Thank you Dean, rock on mate 🤘

[@bobbybagpipesable]

Great interview! Awesome that you mentioned Simon Wright and Chris Slade.

[@fritzolos]

Great interview, Dean!! One of the best. You did an amazing Job!!

[@misst1586]

This was in my feed. I'm wearing my highway to hell shirt. Thank you KZbin. Our dog's name is Angus Young! No disrespect. My favorite. Seen them many times 💯. Them and Led Zep my all time faves.

[@ultranitro437]

My Favorite Band from the Womb to the Tomb Baby!!!! WHOOOOHOOOO!!

[@msfeelgood6280]

AC DC IS my all time Favorite ROCK N ROLL BAND! congratulations ON THIS podcast!

[@maxmartz4665]

Excellent to hear Angus and Brian so casually talking about Back in Black, Phil, and the team work. I have followed them for 42 plush years and never heard such a great discussion by the lads. Shot in the Dark is great, and looking forward to the rest of Power Up.

[@thechapelperilous]

Brian doing Wolfman Jack introducing Back in Black......priceless

[@peteyoung4598]

What an awesome interview.... Angus and Brian seemed to enjoy it almost as much as I did

[@alexscott730]

Like rolling thunder and pouring rain,i'm coming on like a hurricane,white lightning flashing across the sky,you're only young but you're gonna die....Greatest opening track ever....

[@gechuzhao2178]

Great job man, people even super fans of AC/DC might have never heard these stories from him before! Bravo!

[@michd85]

A fantastic interview. Best AC/DC interview I’ve ever heard. Love it! Thank you!

[@yaphetbruce9321]

As a massive ACDC fan myself, to just hear your excitement when talking to them, let alone to hear Brian and Angus’s excitement about everything is palpable. Great interview. Long live ACDC!!

[@philipcassidy9548]

Best ACDC interview ever!! They are usually pretty private guys and generally do not give much away about recording or any decision process they have done in the past, but Dan you managed to get so much out of the guys in such a joyful way. Best part of 2020 by far. Really good job by a real fan........Well done!!!!

[@solardisk3]

HUGE congratulations to you Dean, this is an epic interview and you knocked it out of the arena. If anyone deserves to have such an amazing opportunity as this, it's YOU brother. Well done!

[@image30p]

Congratulations! I loved the interview. So much great stuff in there. I can't wait to hear the new album. At least we can say in 2020 we saw AC/DC come back strong.

[@tombelanovic7686]

Dean, you know your Acca Dacca alright! I've been following the band since 1979 for what it's worth. For a longtime fan, your favourite album changes periodically and as of recently I also came to a conclusion that For Those About to Rock must be the best Brian-era album, so I agree with you. The production is colossal, the songs offer a lot of variety, showcase musicianship from the entire band, just an overall gem. Ang, how on Earth does one keep performing after losing a toenail??? It hurts like f**k! Hello from Croatia, and once again, probably the best interview ever!

[@ThePissfoot]

To the person who disliked this interview, Your Dad should have left you on the Bed Sheets 👊🏻

[@weezl68able]

Awesome interview, cant wait to hear the whole album! Power Up The World!! Thanks

[@BigPurpNurp]

When the latest episode showed up and I saw who was on I got so geeked out and excited- not just for me but for Dean because I know he’s a huge fan from listening him over the years. Brutal holding back you heard the album months ago !

[@darrencarter]

DUDE! This is great. I listened on the way from Fresno to LA today and your opening was KILLER! I felt that. How great was that to go there and have that meeting.....and then have to keep it under your hat all this time lol .....Way to go Dean!

[@deandelray]

thank you Darren

[@BlackLabelMark]

Definitely one of the best interviews I’ve seen with those guys. Well done.

[@Frankrado]

Like Dean, I grew up in Los Angeles and I remember going down to tower records on my bike to get Back in Black. I was never the same since. Then I digested every album they ever made went to every concert I could. Life-changing in their intensity, AC/DC is without question my all-time favorite band.

[@robertstickler5232]

Great Interview I love those Guys and the Band over 40 years AC/DC is real a big Part of my Life

[@gauky75]

The opening talk from Dean at the beginning mirrors mine so closely! A Scottish kid called Stuart Carr turned up at school listening to Walkman he gave me the ear phones and that was it I was hooked!! ‘Live Wire’ was blasting out full blast I needed to hear everything else and quick!!

[@j.keranen4627]

Ahh man, I shed a tear at the end of that. Thank you !

[@himjim2469]

Thank you so much AC⚡DC For still doing what you do, you have brought, and are still bringing your fans a lot of joy! It really does help to get through recent losses and the tough time this world is in right now. Bless you guys!!!! P.S. just finished listening to the interview, and I have to say great job Dean and I am so happy for you that you got to fulfill one of your lifelong dreams

[@butcherboy2450]

Dean! This must have been amazing for you! Excellent podcast, I cannot wait to hear their new album! Keep up the great podcasts!

[@erikm2834]

FANTASTIC interview, thanks Dean!! So glad to hear Angus talk so openly. Hope he writes a memoir, maybe Ellen can talk him into it. Funny they go so long without any interviews, now this. Great work.

[@pedrohgromero1]

Good to be here, me son. Brian is so great

[@bobbowie9350]

This is huge. Listening now.

[@Matt-im5gb]

Excellent work Dean - I really enjoyed hearing such a relaxed and natural chat.

[@1380Bruno]

Only five minutes of interview ive got to properly give the props to you Dean, im 40years old now and my first show was this band, on my 16th birthday day Ive watched AC/DC on a packed stadium here in Brazil on Ballbreaker tour and from that day on i was absolutely hooked on ALL the things that you mentioned: the ethic of the band, the sound, the look, the whole feel, from that day on i never look back and i took AC/DC inside my life and my heart for almost 25 years. I see them live on Black Ice tour and they were unbelievable, they were even better than before. This band never let me down, like you said they are like the Ramones to me, a people's band, they got the greatness and the apparently simplicity, because what they do is based on unrelentless work, that only the best do have. Greetings from Brazil and thankyou once more.

[@stuartwilliams3206]

9 years ago... I bet you wanted to see Malcolm here too.

[@ljusgar]

Amazing interview! Can you upload the video please?

[@EricBixbyMusic]

Honestly, this is the best podcast I have ever heard. Great questions and even greater stories.

[@deciotostes17]

I’m speechless man! Congratulations on the show! Just subscribed!

[@LocoBob213]

Congratulations brother! So freaking happy for you! I choked up just listening to the intro! Been an awesome ride following your podcast from the beginng. I'm listening to it again!

[@squidwardshouse5431]

This just made my morning! Two of the nicest guys in rock and roll. Super humble and laid back, really amazing that you got to hear all these stories throughout the years that we had never heard before.

[@TheRyan19804]

amazing interview - great questions - you really got angus to open to open up more than usual about the past - thankyou!

[@mickeyclement6932]

Awesome!! It's the interview you were born to do! Loved it!

[@CharlieWyvill]

Amazing interview, you did the best band in the world justice!

[@Stlie1]

Too cool Dean!

[@brianash1795]

Absolutely fantastic. You knew exactly when NOT to talk, which is a rarity amongst interviewers these days. You let them get their stories out and expound upon them like no one else. Good on ya, mate! I honestly never wanted this to end. 😎🤘

[@thecker2838]

Best. Interview. Ever.

[@hnduil]

Angus is proof of how valuable exercise is. That guy has basically did 3 hrs of HIIT every night during tours for 40 years.... also a heavy smoker and healthy as an ox. What’s that say?