First-Time Reaction to "Whole Lotta Rosie" with Bon Scott and AC/DC

This clip is non-stop energy from start to finish! Buckle up because today we're revisiting Bon Scott's insane vocals as he and AC/DC perform "Whole Lotta Rose."
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[@Mrvictorfernandes]

Bon Scott was once asked jokingly whether he was the AC or DC in the band. His reply was telling in its symbolism of his role: "Naw, I'm the lightning flash in the middle." ⚡

[@user-oz7sw6um6x]

Lol..Bon Scott (and AC-DC lol) were the biggest working class Scottish chavs in rock and roll lol...but they embodied the spirit of black blues based rock and roll...😍

[@adjoho1]

GOD BLESS BON SCOTT.

[@barrakouta]

Bon Scott - he stands atop the mountain of rock and roll singers.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

''This song is about a big fat woman from Tasmania..'' You don't hear that said enough nowadays

[@artromano2419]

42 - 39 - 56 & 250 lbs plus...........

[@jimdickson7953]

I am convinced this song is about my tenth grade girlfriend , same name same weight and body dimensions, I was about a buck 15 at the time

[@thomashiggins9320]

​@@artromano2419 I told a young woman I work with about this song. Apparently, there's a Web site where she could enter a woman's measurements and it would produce a silhouette so she could see what that looked like. Cracked her up, completely. "Whole Lotta" describes Rosie pretty well. 😮 😁

[@shegocrazy]

Someone found the real Rosie when researching for a book about the lads. From memory there was also a photo of her in the book, and by today's standards, she wasn't all that big. Unfortunately, she had a tough life and died young. Originally from Queenstown in Tasmania, she moved to Melbourne and had a flat near the lads in St Kilda where she plied her trade. As Bon suggests....when it "come to loving, she steals the show".

[@qthelost]

@@shegocrazy Yeah, I read an article about that not long ago. They found out that she was Rose-Marie Garcia. She was large, tall with red hair. It was sad to hear that she died of a drug overdose at the age of 22 about a year before Bon died.

[@stephenpickering9051]

Growing up in Australia in the 70’s this IS AC/DC. The greatest era. Love your reactions Beth.

[@adjoho1]

70's? I was born in 76 and I fucking love Bon era AC/DC (But Brian is also awesome)

[@stevendugger3722]

Bon Scott! Who else could have written and delivered such a well crafted and poetic love song? NO ONE!! That's who!! He is legend! R.I.P.

[@sarcastanaut]

Bon Scott was the living embodiment of Rock 'n' Roll. And Angus SMOKES on this song. The whole damn band is on fire. AC/DC rules.

[@petrichor3947]

This really is classic AC/DC. 😅😂😅😂😊

[@ricko3k]

It's da best best best, ever! 😉

[@adjoho1]

WHole album Powerage would be nice :P

[@scottmatzeder9162]

For me, AC/DC isnt AC/DC without Bon Scott, He is the MAN!

[@karenglenn6707]

Agree 100%! He was the best!!!!

[@vvoof2601]

He is but it's undeniable they wouldn't have the success they eventually had without Brian. I can't choose though, love em both!

[@capstan50g]

What makes Bon Scott's voice so iconic is the snark and sass in his tone. I see it as a precursor of the whiny, pouty, punk-pop sound of Green Day and their multitude of imitators; can I get a witness? Great analysis, Bethany!

[@molloyju]

I see that! It's kinda cheeky and mischievous rather than angsty

[@thesteadingoffranya4423]

Bon Scott just dripped sarcasm, innuendo and laughter you can tell that when he was singing\fronting the band that was were he knew he belonged. RIP Bon

[@simoncampbell3144]

Love both AC/DC and Green Day myself, enjoy music that's all

[@garrysalis4312]

Bon really lifted ACDC ,I saw them play a few times before Bon joined, he really made them great.

[@krasht1]

Malcolm is a huge part of AC/DC`s legacy !

[@neillenet291]

The GREAT Bon Scott!

[@kazz3956]

RIP Bon Scott, 19th February 1980 🕊️ and RIP to Malcolm Young, Rhythm Guitarist on 18th November 2017. 🕊

[@worldclassicguitarists]

2:48 The song is relentless energy. Centered from Angus' rabidly prowling the stage live.

[@scottzappa9314]

I tend to just watch him through most of the song. Very cool.

[@Roh_Echt]

First time I saw them was Sept. 1980. Bon passed earlier that year, Back in Black had just come out. And Angus, throughout the entire concert, had more energy than all of us put together. He made the Energizer Bunny look like a petrified tortoise.

[@davidrowan3853]

Jesus your auld mate. Thats year and month i was born 😂😂

[@Roh_Echt]

@@davidrowan3853 😆I turned 18 in May that year. So give it another 18 and you too can be "auld."

[@davidrowan3853]

@@Roh_Echt i feel auld already mate 🤣🤣 what a time to be alive though, for you obviously. I was 8 or 9 before i was introduced to ac dc, iron maiden, Metallica. All were established by that time. Wouldve been amazing to witness the growth of it all.

[@Roh_Echt]

@@davidrowan3853 LOL...fight it as long as you can. I saw Metallica in 'Frisco in early '83; before their first album was released.

[@FionaEm]

We Aussies don't move our lips and jaw as much as Brits and Americans when we speak. Guess Bon extended that to his singing. RIP Bon ... though legendary rockers never really die ❤

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

I thought Bon was Scottish.

[@FionaEm]

​@snakeinthegrass7443 He was born there but moved to Aus as a kid, so he had an Aussie accent.

[@petrichor3947]

🪰🪰🪰🪰Fucking flies 🪰 🪰🪰🪰

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

​@@petrichor3947 😂😂😂 True..

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

You might enjoy the Geordie version of this Pet ... From a live gig with The giant inflatable Rosie on her steam train and tens of thousands of bonkers fans. 😉🇬🇧😎🧙🏻‍♂️🔥

[@howardyoung9987]

Greetings from Scotland. The live version from the Glasgow Apollo with Bon Scott is the version you need.

[@gregmilona2159]

Yep,best concert ever🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@LesKrupa]

I really enjoy your no frills approach, you ask for nothing, just focus on the music. You are rare and appreciated.

[@justsmashing4628]

Bon Scott, the Frontman’s Frontman…even when he’s drunk almost 100% of the time

[@buzzbomb67]

Or perhaps because of… lol

[@heffatheanimal2200]

A friend of my mum's was an AccaDacca groupie back in the day. She said in her whole life she's NEVER seen anyone come close to putting away what Bon did. Alcohol and powder, enough to wipe out a heard of elephants

[@justsmashing4628]

@@heffatheanimal2200 I often think of what would’ve been had he got help and been alive today.

[@Perplexio]

@@heffatheanimal2200 Jimmy Barnes certainly gave it a sporting try with Cold Chisel back in the day!

[@ace673]

The GOAT of all front men in rock bands so far, dearly missed R.I.P Bon.

[@FSboy70]

You want to hear Bon sing «Ride On»

[@dancarter482]

_CHOON!_

[@midairfortress]

^^this

[@dancarter482]

Almost certainly inspired by ZZ Top - _Jesus Left Chicago._

[@SuperCroc69]

Was about to say that. So good.

[@billeaton9562]

In Oz the first time I saw them on Countdown I knew they were going to be mega stars. I think most Aussies love this group especially during Bon Scott's days. He was the quintessential larrikin. Great reaction.

[@shegocrazy]

Remember the cover of Baby Please Don't Go with Bon in a school girl outfit and pig tails having a smoke? lol . The glory days of Aus music on TV.

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Bon's singing, particularly in this song, is like a "rebel yell", almost a controlled scream. 😳😎

[@RonniePeterson]

Let there be rock. What an album. Top top reaction as usual. Thank you.

[@PML78]

Let there be Sound... Let there be Light... Let there be Drums... Let there be Guitar... OH, LET THERE BE ROCK!!!!! 🔥🤘🏽🔥

[@shorerocks]

Gee-sus. I saw this a million times, and still get goosebumps. What a band. Pure focus. Pure energy.

[@JEM133]

Thank you Bethany, glad you're moved by Bon.They don't make "those" anymore!

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

Was fortunate enough to see these guys in 1977 (yes I'm old). Of all the shows and bands I've been blessed to see, no band worked harder to please their audience than them.

[@Jimmy-xo3ld]

classic Bon. Love Ride on.

[@Dark_Walker_]

There is no better display of Bon Scott's emotional range of voice than that which is found in "Gone Shooting."

[@scottwilson6712]

Check the version from Nashville 1978 on KZbin. Fantastic. Malcolm drives the whole song with his rhythm playing. So good.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Bon is amazing. One of my favorite singers. 70's AC/DC is gold.

[@otaviorocha4156]

I think Rock goes to college has one of the best Bon Scott performances, great reaction thank you!

[@MRDARKTURKEY]

The REAL ac/dc… it’s all about Bon.. go to AC/DC lane in Melbourne Australia, and there’s only one man on the wall…

[@antivanti]

Bon Scott was obviously amazing. But don't forget that Bon himself was totally fangirling over Brian Johnson as a singer when he was in Geordie which was the entire reason they had him audition for the spot when Bon passed away

[@AviatorLuber]

One of my all time favorite AC/DC songs! The drive it has is just insane! Bon Scott’s vocals always give so much to the overall sound of their songs (along with the amazing music obviously), making them so exciting. I think your description of his voice being its own entity is accurate. Super fun reaction!

[@AndyK.23]

When I think of AC/DC, THIS is the song! Your enthusiasm and appreciation are awesome!

[@cmiles97x38]

Just seeing them in such an outdated stage with next to no sound management and sounding rough and they still hit it out of the park, performance wise. Just great energy and showmanship. Also notice Angus was a very early adopter of going wireless. Imagine any modern act setting up in what looks like a High School auditorium like that and still performing and sounding this great. Many would fail.

[@telboy5370]

I saw AC/DC on the 7th of this month at Wembley stadium in London it's the 3rd time I've seen them since 1986 and they're still the best band ever to see live 🤘🤘

[@MetalMan-13]

The next time you do some Bon Scott AC/DC I highly recommend Go Down, Walk all Over you, If you want blood, Night Prowler cool channel thanks for doing Bon👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@KenNPotter]

Loved your reaction to this classic song that remains in AC/DC’s set list to this day and yes, they are on tour now as we speak in Europe! I was fortunate enough to meet them way back in 1985 in Toronto and was even one of 10 Angus look a likes on the speakers to start their Who Made Who concert! Great bunch of guys and very shy. Except, Johnson was very chatty and humorous! Cheers!

[@charliegeorge9393]

fantastic stuff

[@gunz2090]

😎🤟 Classic old school AC DC..... Love this older stuff

[@RodNesser]

Check out Hell Ain’t a Bad Place from this same concert… it’s a killer…

[@guitarman8462]

Love ACDC show with Bon live in Paris late 70's. Watch that one. The tour is called : Let There Be Rock

[@martinuwh]

I just love the beauty, honesty and straightforwardness in your reactions 😍 It also helps that the Bon Scott era AC/DC was my favourite band of all time 😊 Please do keep on doing what you do. The word is a better place for it 😊

[@jeromeryan1802]

It's a long way to the top, and Whole lot Rosie are a couple of my most favorite Bon Scott songs.

[@dwdrumz1]

I saw AC/DC live with both Bon & Brian. The first experience was SO powerful you just had to experience it to believe it. Awesome! Love your expressions! BTW I'm in Clemmons NC.

[@attila7092]

We love AC/DC because of the songs he wrote and sang. The man was a genius. His death was and always will be depressing

[@iancremmins4727]

now thats what rock n roll sounds like and looks like.

[@AW11-e4h]

AC/DC has never let me down 🤘🤘

[@nathanwanner..44]

This guy is what a rock singer is from top to the bottom and everything in between

[@66falcon99]

I saw AC/DC live with Bon in 1980. Great concert! Bon was super, as was Angus, and all the rest. Glad I saw them.

[@terrariumelio974]

Bon Scott embodied rock n roll. RIP Bon and RIP rock n roll.

[@PaulStewart-jr3gm]

Was lucky to see AC/DC with Bon… the show just kicked so much @$$… from start to finish.

[@reverandbigshow8171]

you'll never know what a true rock'n'roll show is until you se ac/dc live

[@gregbates7258]

After being away for a few weeks, it's such a treat to find time to sit down to binge on Bethany's analysis videos for a few hours. I always learn new things and gain a fresh perspective, even on a song, and singer, like this that I've listened to a million times. And the obvious joy she gets from sharing with all of us is always so infectious. Like a breath of fresh air. Keep up the amazing work, Bethany. Also, as others have mentioned, I'd love to hear you do a piece on "Ride On". A very different, but incredible, vocal from Bon.

[@phleesbourbonjourney]

Thank you for allowing us to get to know you through your passion for vocal musicianship. You are an absolute JOY to watch!🎉

[@syvared2535]

2 words, Your Amazing 🖤 keep up the great work.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Awesome review, young lady!! So sad that Bon didn't live to see the worldwide fame that was coming their way with the release of their final album with him at the forefront.

[@JR-dilligaf]

I was lucky to have seen Bon live 11 times. Yes I am older. Total AC/DC shows seen is 16.

[@attila7092]

Yes sir you are indeed lucky

[@karenglenn6707]

@@JR-dilligaf Melbourne girl here who grew up seeing them live so many times as a teenager in the mid 70’s. I’ve only ever seen them with Bon, not interested in seeing Brian. Bon will always be their frontman to me. So much charisma, always had a naughty twinkle in his eye and he loved the crowd and used our energy to give even more of himself. He will always be a bloody legend!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Need to check out, "AC/DC - Ride On" it's a slowed AC/DC song, shows his vocals in a different way.

[@ray.shoesmith]

Rosie (Rose Marie Garcia) was a girl who took Bon home one night and taught him lessons in life.She died of an OD about a year before Bon passed.

[@gregmilona2159]

Loved your perspective on Bon,well done🇦🇺

[@kjelledbom1728]

I dont know where to start. First as always u do awesome reactions, i love them. Second i started to listen to ACDC when i was 15 and just started playing the drums. So to look more Rock n roll i had an old jeans jacket i cut the arms off, just like Bon has in this video. Thing is walking around looking like this in those days would put u in danger coz of those people who didnt like metal and looking like it. I had just realized at age 15 that i was getting old enough and had enough muscles so i didnt get beaten by my mum any more. Problem was i eneded up getting attacked by men who didnt like this new metal crap. Anyway, i love watching these old ACDC shows, or any shows for that matters. What amaze me is that Bon Scott freely steps back so Angus can more or less be the Front figure of the band. Ty for the awesome reaction and watching those nice curls again.

[@LedKashmir]

This song and performance is classic .. so damn good!!! 🔥🤘🏻⚡🔥🤘🏻⚡ Love me some Bon!

[@mattneil4211]

I'm 66 and have always loved AC/DC. I have to admit that I still like the Bon version the best. He was an amazing front man.

[@ericp3573]

angus in his prime, not even looking and he's just banging his head, running all over, how did he keep on note and know where his finger placement was?......really amazing

[@opart]

Check out another version of this song live, where he switches guitars during the solo. insanity

[@micheleevans4960]

If you like this, try Bon’s “Touch Too Much”. Bon rocks!

[@chrismartin2359]

You are so fun to watch! Love the passion.

[@conradlax2018]

hands down the best version, this is AC/DC, this is Bon, this is Angus... this whole song just rocks from beginning to end... there is something in this sound that's engaging, hypnotizing and just awesomely massive... play it loud!

[@user-oh2wu6vi5m]

Unfortunately I missed Bon Scott, but fortunately I was at the concert in Zürich (Zurich in Switzerland) in 1986. The opening-song was Whole Lotta Rosie (the singer was Brian Johnson). This concert was a higlight with the incredible 😇number of about 3000 visitors... Good channel! 🖖

[@bayareathrasher666]

Angus walks right up to the camera, and proceeds to rip your face off! Legends.

[@keithier1958]

Bon Scott was AC - DC when he died, they did not make me lose myself in the music. I still love them, but that time was special.

[@ike555je]

AC/DC. THE quintessential Rock and Roll band.

[@WVmedic511]

I first saw them in 1978 with Cheap Trick.... I knew THEN they were a force like we'd never seen. Their riffs and hard driving beat fit perfectly into my soul. I must have seen them 6 times between that first show until Bon died in Feb. 1980. What a crushing blow. BUT... they were Back in Black with Brian Johnson and their reign had just begun (RIP Bon). That album sold 16 million units in the U.S. alone... impressive, never missed a beat. I have seen them at least another half a dozen times since... One unforgettable concert. i really enjoy watching your reactions, especially with heavyweights like this (and Rush, Pink Floyd). Seeing younger people stepping in and realizing the talent from ages past in Rock and Roll renews my faith that I was right all along... These folks are Legends and their music will travel throughout remaining time for mankind. Thanks Bethany.

[@aaroncortez8558]

Great review!

[@glastraum3e277]

Wie ein Kriminalfilm. Ich bin immerwieder aufgeregt. Mein Herz ist berührt 🎵🎶♥️✨️

[@CharlyDS]

You said it right, Bon Scott was his own entity of vocal production, not just singing, but roaring, talking, being loud and yet it doesn't feel like screaming - This is hard rock and roll at its best, as exciting as ever.

[@scottbaldridge165]

First saw them in septb1980....missed Bon due to his untimely death! The lowdest rock band! Bon was unique screamer...He will always be loved! Just another reminder....check out the band "Sparks" "This town ain't big enough for the both of us" ! Thanks again!!!

[@user-eg2zo4kz6w]

Loved Bon!! (R.I.P.) i absolutely love your reaction to this! Your smile is infectious! Love your excitement and explanations! Oh and love when you do 70’s and 80’s rock especially! Have a blessed day

[@thesteadingoffranya4423]

When you talk about the energy they all had and how it all meshes together for the performance. Having personal experience on this, this is the party energy we all had the in 70's and 80's. That time had an emotional quality for many of us kids growing up then that was almost nihilistic. I remember a friend of mine once said "we live under a nuclear threat we ain't in control of so might as well go out with sex, drugs, and rock'n roll. Then he would quote the song line "here for a good time not a long time". Kind of an unofficial motto of a lot of people back then was "live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse cause no one expected to live to get old honestly. So when you partied there was no point in holding back as it was possible you wouldn't have a tomorrow.

[@SuperCroc69]

Australian here, there has been many mentions of the minimal movement of the mouth in Australian speech. It has been said to have contributed to the actual accent we have. One reason put forward for this is to actually stop flies going in your mouth. Quite bad now but in the past was a huge problem.

[@brunooliveira1597]

Bon Scott GOD !!!!!!!

[@petenieto1575]

1 second ago They’re one of the most entertaining bands sonically and visually of all time, but just watching your beautiful face enjoying this is equally entertaining and mesmerizing! Keep up the great work!

[@kennethmckinney2532]

I was so fortunate to see the Bon Scott version of AC/DC live on October 16 1979 at Towson State in Baltimore. This was about 5 months before his death. I saw them a couple times after but it was never the same. This song is from Let There Be Rock. My favorite album of theirs. Just balls to the walls start to finish....

[@brianferris8668]

Bon kills it.

[@fabiocontro8001]

Grazie per questa bellissima critica dedicata al mitico Bon Scott. Un personaggio affascinante che ci ha lasciato troppo presto.

[@nobbynoris]

Bon Scott is far and away one of the finest rock front men ever to pick up a mike. What a shame he didn't live.

[@eljefe414]

You definitely picked an awesome and explosive version to listen to. You get to see the raw power of early AC⚡️DC 🤘

[@yogimarkmac]

I saw them on the Highway to Hell tour, and it is still a benchmark for the highest level of crowd excitement and participation that I've ever seen. I was up in the mezzanine with a good view and from the first note to the last, not a single person in the auditorium sat down. Bon Scott walking through the crowd with Angus on his shoulders? Epic!

[@scottforsyth717]

Bon Scott died in 1980--44 years ago.

[@thevocalcrone]

cheers for that. I still remember... lord i'm old.

[@shegocrazy]

My favourite ACDC song and riff.

[@paddyofurniture4681]

Oh gosh young lady we have to get you into the 21st century, post haste. This 73 yr old dude rocker loves your reactions especially this one love Bon RIP. However, their is incredible new rock popping up in new places, here is my fav band that I truly believe you will absolutely love, lady power to the nth degree. Band Maid out of Japan, a 5 piece all ladies rock band, is composing and performing live the best rock I have ever heard and I have heard them all- AC/DC, Zep, D Purp, Allmans, Petty, Metallica, etc etc. None of them can touch these ladies- 10 years, 130+ songs, best live band EVER. Heres a few to sample if you are interested: - Daydreaming MV - Hate live Yokahama - Blooming MV

[@karenglenn6707]

You need to remember that just because that is your opinion, it doesn’t make it fact! I’ve watched them and they don’t do it for me but that’s ok, we’re all different. I grew up in Melbourne Australia and got to see them live with Bon in the mid 70’s so many times as a teenager and we knew then that they were something special!! Live they have been on a par for me with Queen for the best concerts I’ve seen. And I’m talking about the Bon years, he will always be their frontman to me ♥️

[@royturnbull7049]

Bon Scott's statute can be found in Kirriemuir, Scotland, where he was born.

[@augustineirigoyen4400]

This is hands down the best song from them. Pure raw rock n roll.

[@johnnyhunt6892]

This is So Fun had anyone told me that my most favorite AC/DC Song Whole Lotta Rosie in the the 9th grade in HS in 1978 and now 2024 I would be getting to see a Professional Vocal Coach doing a reaction video to this Song 46 years later I would not believe but then also You have done several reaction videos to my Most Favorite Bands like Triumph and Journey it makes me think I kinda knew what I really liked was Really Good! I Love Music Especially and going and continuing to go see theses Bands Live Journey next followed by Sammy Hagar Keep Rock’n!

[@williamaustin1084]

Saw these guys twice one with Bon and the other with Brian...both shows were stellar!

[@sergefernandez3395]

Bonjour de la France madame 😊. C'est tellement agréable de regarder vos réactions par rapport à un groupe ou un ou une artiste avec votre bonne humeur et joli sourire.

[@bryanbruns4745]

I've seen them about a dozen times one of the greatest bands live ..bons voice was made for mal.and Angus sound....it just fits...cheers from Kansas city love your reactions...u gotta to listen to alot more of acdc..

[@peet4921]

From the very start, everyone was flabbergasted about how much noise came out of this skinny little man, and geeezz, ,what a noise he produced.

[@tinolandmann2145]

Und Angus krampft wieder über die Bühne🤣 Einfach genial. ❤️👍✌️

[@Richardtv1968]

Such impressive drumming here ………. Phil Rudd was one of the best rock & roll drummers everrrrrr

[@ned1621]

Haven't watched the full video yet but Bon was brilliant, he had the voice, he had the walk, he had the strut and he captivated the audience along with Angus of course a fan since 1983...

[@user-vl5sm9wu1s]

I liked your way of explaining his voice-the only superlative i might add washis voice was" alive" & definitely one of a kind !