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

[@Jet-iq3es]

I was ever called “me son” by Brian Johnson, I would explode

[@tyronebiggums2129]

That is the same way I felt listening to this .

[@angusyoung5398]

He's too funny.

[@matthewmcgrade7560]

took the words outta my mouth

[@kimmydee8347]

@@angusyoung5398 love you

[@michaelfrazia4569]

or having Angus say the word gitaaah to me

[@sharke8351]

The greatest band ever! While everyone in my high school in the later 70’s was playing Journey, Aerosmith, etc I came slamming in the parking lot in my 70 ‘Cuda blaring AC/DC!!! Everyone was asking “who in the Hell is that?!” I said the best band ever!!! AC/DC!!! I have been hooked since the mid 70’s! I have went thru divorce, loss of family, my own diagnosis of prostate cancer and the likes and this band’s music has powered me thru all of it!!! And what do I listen too today ... why AC/DC of course! Thank you for this wonderful gift of music lads!!! Rock on forever!!!

[@sharke8351]

Just so you know Dean I still have that ‘Cuda from my High School days in the 70’s! She is now black on black instead of green ... thanks for doing this great interview!!!

[@monikhushalpuri]

@@sharke8351 mopar or no car! A cuda is a dream car of mine...I wanna get a my hands on a 340 cuda specifically

[@sharke8351]

@@monikhushalpuri mine was originally a 318 car in the 70’s. A buddy of mine had a 440 ‘Cuda he wrecked in the early 80’s. I got to pull all the good parts and put them on my car. Now it’s a 440 ‘Cuda. I still love that car like I did when I got it. It’s all built up now and has nitrous plumbed in. It’s pretty nice ... Don’t give up on your dream!

[@monikhushalpuri]

@@sharke8351 thank you dude! The most interesting car I’ve had so far was a 1994 mustang gt...only 225hp but I had it modded for handling, some grippier tires...in the corners it stuck like glue...on the straights it’s slow but fast enough to beat a 300hp v6 Charger and challenger due to the low end torque and 3.73’s...speaking of challengers I’ll be getting a 392 challenger with the 6 speed in a year and I can’t wait for it...it’ll be my first mopar and after that will depend...if I can’t find a 340 cuda or a 67-69 barracuda fastback iD be happy with even a 340 challenger, or a 68 charger with a 440...also wouldn’t mind a dz302 camaro or a 67-68 fastback mustang...I love muscle cars in general and a big fan of Datsun z cars...wouldn’t mind a triple Weber 240z either lol

[@johari3945]

All the best my friend, from Australia

[@thehop639]

Angus hasn't opened up so much in 20 years!! They can obviously relate to a true fan rather than another clueless idiot asking the same old shit. What a unique and special experience to have your hero's open up in front of you after all the years of listening to them/ seeing them live etc. Very special! You seemed to do ok on the geordie accent as well! Excellent stuff!

[@gilesfamily2653]

Yeah cause real fans get just what a fantastic band AC/DC are and Dean gets that.

[@philippepeta4335]

TRUE !!! awesome experience 👍

[@glasshalffull8471]

I just watched the Apple Music interview with Angus with Brian from the same time, I thought the same that Angus had never been so talkative and articulate.

[@joshuaingram-oldskoolfan5868]

"Let There Be Talk........There Was Talk" - AC/DC

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

In the beginning... Back in 2020... Brian didn't know bout a podcast show... And all that jive.

[@markachord9014]

I’ve been a diehard AC/DC for over 30 years. I think I’ve seen every interview. This is by far the best interview of AC/DC ever done. And what respect they have for Dean! (There is no way they would’ve done an hour if they didn’t appreciate him.) Fantastic, Dean. Well done!

[@bluespig1]

ACDC have always been wary of the press & as an 50yo Australian , I know why. However, I believe since Malcom's passing, the band is now Angus's to run and he is obviously happy for the chance to open up. It was always Mal's band and he didn't suffer fools. Great to hear the boys back together for another effort.

[@mrjw6701]

After the really bad few years that Angus has had losing George, Malcolm and his sister Margaret he’s looks so relaxed. This is a great interview, Angus looks so happy to be back talking about the band.

[@gongandfriends]

Brian Johnson is a great guy

[@Jose-oq6kj]

who else gets guests like this? killing it man!

[@anthonysilva5312]

With 5000 subscribers

[@Imdeadpool]

I’m only 21- AC/DC has been my favorite band for the last 7 years, and everyday I’ve played AC/DC, I have all the albums, 30+ shirts, 3 concerts on DVD, an autographed guitar pick, 4 posters hanging in my room, Bonfire, Live (single CD, 2 CD set, Cassette set), and my first cassette was Back in Black, an original 1980 released one I paid 25 cents at a garage sale for it, I’ve played it many times and it still sounds brand new, and what made me fall in love with the band was their Iron Man 2 soundtrack, and the same day I got Back In Black I found Let There Be Rock and Powerage on CD (different sale tho) and I remember the first time listening to those albums and I was blown away because they were raw, hard, albums that kicked ass and a few months later I found Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap on cassette (original 1976 release) from a thrift store and it was like 75 cents, took it home and I was home alone one night and I was listening to it, because I only knew the title track none of the other songs and I LOVED them, they blew me away like Let There Be Rock and Powerage, and from there I knew I loved this band and I knew I had found my band. And from there I found For Those About To Rock, Blow Up Your Video, Ballbreaker, and of course Rock or Bust, and now Power Up and every album in between, from the very beginning, and I’ve even found rare live recordings on KZbin I saved before they got taken down, and when I was in 9th grade (2013-2014) when I was just starting to get into the band, my cousin and I would get in his crappy little car and go drive around the country all night (I live in Midwest USA) and listen to his Black Ice CD for a few years, and I have all 4 versions of the CD, but I love this band and I think it’ll be my favorite band for as long as I live, and for homecoming week at my school my junior year there was an impersonation day where you dressed up impersonating someone and I dug out a pair of shorts I had, my dress jacket, and button up dress shorts, grabbed my broken guitar hero guitar controller, taped AC/DC’s logo on it, put speakers in the jacket pockets, and I was Angus Young for that day and I was in choir and in choir my class wanted to see me give a small performance so I went around the room for a couple of minutes going full Angus and it was great, and I could go on and on about the band and how it’s changed my life and how losing Malcolm changed my life, and how I’ve been longing for this new album before we knew it was coming!

[@johnconway8199]

Angus is indestructible.

[@armandoperez9384]

I hope so

[@HolySmokeOfficial]

Truly how they #PWRUP !

[@marcorock101]

Don't jinx him

[@westerling8436]

His genes disagree

[@tomlewis5542]

No one

[@acmcaleenan7747]

Angus in great form, fantastic stories, makes a difference when he's interviewed by someone who knows their stuff

[@ronlyonphoto]

Are you kidding me? This is so sick Dean! SO proud of you. Good on ya mate!

[@bdjhutton]

This has been said by many people Dean, but thank you for an unbelievable interview with the band that we all love.

[@24scottalexander24]

Loved how Dean just let them talk instead of butting in every 2 seconds like most other interviewers. Brillant job.

[@kevedwards]

Just having another spin of all the power up podcasts interviews in preparation for the power trip festival that I can’t afford to go too 😢😂

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

Angus is the baddest Rock and Roll guitar player that ever lived period.......

[@jude999]

This guy is genuine, and he lets them talk.

[@deandelray]

thanks my friend

[@whatdidoursurveysay]

Jesus fuddrucking CHRIST I love Brian Johnson's voice.

[@jwd888]

got to be a world exclusive this......ROCK ROYALITY....(edit) fuck me mr delay this is podcast gold..

[@scottgarber7363]

Just listened to the podcast for the first time. Well done! Greatest band ever. My first rock concert was AC/DC in Kansas City 1983 Flick of the Switch Tour. I used to listen to the Back in Black 8 track and became a huge fan listening to that prior to me seeing them live. Still jam AC/DC in the car stereo every chance I get.

[@hotroddevils5031]

This is the most comfortable I've ever seen Angus in an interview....good job man!!!!

[@garrysmith4191]

Me an my best mate have done every DC tour since fly on the wall...we have been in a number of DC video shoots for crowd scenes..DC is in our dna an you have just given us the best interview we have ever heard done with Brian an angus,i really mean that..bless ya heart dean an thank you👍

[@fenderstratADHD]

I’ve been a die hard AC/DC fan ever since my dad played Hells Bells to me at the age of 9 while we were flying home from Disney World and I absolutely loved it! I’ve now picked up the guitar because of Angus. 🤘🎸

[@madcrabber1113]

My father lives close to Brian and he really is a nice and genuine down to earth guy in person as he seems on videos. I've been a fan since 78 as well and did a report on them in my 7th grade English class. It was the first and only time that I actually enjoyed doing a report for school and got an A! I'm beyond happy that they're back and can't wait to see them live again.

[@iloveacdc5791]

Happy Birthday Brian! Love you from Sweden💖🎁

[@dupersuper6516]

Man imagine getting to hear that audition tape. I wonder if the boys will ever release it. The earliest possible AC/DC recording with Brian

[@gilesfamily2653]

Wouldn't that be so awesome

[@xxhsvclubsportxx8607]

Yes I'd love to hear that tape, sings Nutbush and gets the gig.

[@fin78_]

This might just be the best podcast ever fuckin recorded. I keep coming back to it. Really hope the boys get on the road soon would be great to see them live again.

[@deandelray]

thank you

[@AllenDickenson]

I can't believe this only has 58k views

[@deandelray]

i hear ya

[@AllenDickenson]

Excellent interview! I can't imagine how stoked you must've been. Such cool guys to boot

[@coderedcamaro4812]

I think what I really like about the band is they are not pretentious and just down to earth guys.

[@PunkarellaOG]

This interview is possibly the best

[@deandelray]

thank you so much

[@ScottBrooksDrums]

Great interview. The Fly On The Wall show was at the Oakland Coliseum (Yngwie opened) 🤘

[@CardiffMark]

Followed Dean for years since he first came on The Church w/ Uncle Joey.. to see him get AC/DC & Judas Priest in the same week after slugging for years is testament to hard work/true passion. Congrats Dean. We all love seeing your dreams come true!

[@AB-ef7ud]

you can tell how much angus misses his brother by bringing him up. congrats on getting ACDC on the show and knocking it out the park with this interview! they all seemed genuinely into it for the first time in their lives

[@tombelanovic7686]

Been following the band since 1979. Read/heard/seen MANY interviews with the lads. This is THE best one ever!!! Well done, all. Again, great job, Dean. Hello from Croatia.

[@fastra3621]

An interviewer letting the interviewees talk - radical!!! Good job fella!

[@brianwood7237]

Dean gets the rock n roll scoop of the year...and crushes it🤘

[@calebcarlson1341]

Millennial, here. What a magical interview. Truly. Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ll never forget being mesmerized by AC/DC for the first time as a 12-year-old watching the ‘Live at Donington’ concert. The rest is history. They’re my favorite band, by far. Hoping to catch them on a tour if they’re ever able to, after this COVID nonsense, and would love to shake their hands some day. They are the true, orthodox, hard rock ‘n roll band. They’ve stuck to the formula that works and that people love. And, it also seems like the guys are pretty awesome, and down-to-earth, especially Brian and Angus for generously putting up with so many fans over the years. Thanks again for sharing; what a rush for you - and for us AccaDacca fans. Cheers!

[@wongsifu460]

Angus with his cup of tea quietly chatting and next thing wearing his schoolboy outfit rocking the shit out on stage

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

Never tire of hearing about Johnnas start with the band! I made the backline cages for AC/DC at LSD Brum. I recall commissioning the Bell and making Bell End bar with dart board behind Mals stack. Great band to work for! The first time I met Malcolm (H to H tour), he threw a can of beer at me in a very hospitable manner! Thanks for the best AC/DC interview of all time!

[@geraldwaldrop5131]

Tell us more !

[@electricladyguitarsdevonuk1414]

@@geraldwaldrop5131 I'll put it on my KZbin channel sometime soon

[@BlackBearPipes]

Thanks for putting up the video version! Best interview I've heard with them and Cliff's too

[@jennrallee1557]

Glorious ACDC is a world treasure My life was forever changed at 12 years old, the day me and my best friend discovered her big brothers record collection in 1980 We picked the Dirty deeds done dirt cheap album, and those first chords were my first rock n roll experience. Then Powerage ... Angus young was my first heavy crush. He was the most badass kid I'd ever known of Its been a long beautiful ride since then They are in my DNA Angus still makes me melt like butter cream icing

[@randylove]

Glad Brian is healthy again and hes back, back in black lol. love the acsents

[@Ianmitchellp]

Amazing interview. So much respect for this band.

[@saidatala9541]

Dean's enthusiasm in this interview is contagious. I loved watching it!

[@jambogeordie]

Take a bow Dean that was brilliant. Its tough to interview icons and you always do a fantastic job. Your energy shines through here...what a moment!

[@renetorash]

THE BEST AC/DC`S FUCKIN INTERVIEW OF ALL TIMES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by far

[@dennisperin2989]

The baddest of the bad! Only live band who actually try’s to Harness a bolt of lightning! Loudest band all time, killed my hearing at 17 yrs old... never left a building completely deaf & smiling! Awesome! Stands the hair up on my arms just recalling it...RIP Bon, Malcolm...82’ FTATR tour Seattle Wa.Feb 11th never forget it

[@VangeliRock]

Power Up is a monster album too, the songs are amazing, the sound is amazing, the performances are amazing. I have not stopped listening to it since it came out.

[@gilesfamily2653]

You can tell you love AC/DC really good to see and the respect you showed both these men means a lot to an older fan (1987 For Me) so well done man.

[@JohnSmith-nf8bi]

This is and will remain a timeless piece. Glad it’s easily accessible for the future generations

[@blackdog9951]

Great interview! 👍 Hearing Dean talk about the release of Back in Black brings back memories of when that record first came out and how the excitement spread like wildfire though our junior high school for many weeks. It was all the rage! And here we are 40 years later looking forward to another great album from the band. Rock on!!

[@stevenpate1560]

Best interview ever!!!! Dean asked all the right questions about briana audition process and production of back in black, awesome awesome, great job dean. He didnt ask all the same questions everybody else asks. I enjoyed it so much

[@stevenpate1560]

Brian not briana

[@thomasmark5966]

Who on earth could thumbed down this! This is great Dean congratulations.

[@fabrice9584]

Many thanks Dean, so good to hear news and memories from those 2 legends of the greatest rock band ever, so closer to everyone of us and in the same time so amazing, resepct and long life from French fan !

[@florerthvermansen3445]

Best interview from Angus and Brian.... And this interviewer had some great questions to, a genuin fan!

[@deandelray]

thank you my friend

[@MichaelTaylor-rz4wm]

Best interview with AC/DC ive heard. Quality from Dean

[@sparkdreamers5055]

To think that they have boxes of ideas is mind-blowing. I sure hope we will hear even more and even more AC/DC in the future.

[@philipbottomley2537]

I remember the first time I listened to the back in black album. I felt like I just discovered I had a super power. From that point on I was obsessed. I learned every song and every solo on the guitar. Stopped playing my strat and saved up my allowance and bought an SG.

[@dirty-thunder-struck5]

My favorite AC/DC interview yet, and among one of the best ever! Plain, raw and simple and not repetitive! Thank you Dean Dealray, you are living every hard fans dream. I wish I could have this opportunity! I do anything in my power to take on opportunities like this! It's my dream to see AC/DC live and meet backstage or for an meet and greet autograph signed!

[@Thehockeystop97]

The best interview in AC/DC history, well done!

[@deandelray]

thank you

[@stewartchampion4260]

in the early 80s i heard whole lotta rosie for the first time, i was 7 years old ,it hit me like something else,it was the live version off of ,if ya want blood, and the angus angus bit at the start reved me up some thing crazy just absolute joy jumping about, obviously i was a big fan from then on ,in this weird world at the moment ,to have something like this pop up ,just hits home with whats important in life ,,,acdc are damn important ,,, its more than music ,it goes deeper than that

[@hugorafaelchairezbaylon8472]

Great! Leyends never dies!!! AC/DC POR SIEMPRE!!!! LARGA VIDA AL ROCK&ROLL !!!!!

[@renetorash]

Dean....you are the shit, man !!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful interview............tears out !!! im 52 and ive never seen an interview like this....makin the perfect questions and gettin the perfect answers from my beloved gods !!!!!! congratulations and thank u from the bottom of my heart............greetings from Mèxico

[@splinter1947]

I am a lifelong AC/DC fan - they've always been 'there' for as long as I've been on this planet (and before !). Honestly, this is the best interview of Angus & Brian I have ever had the privilege to listen to. Well done Dean, I think all the comments below show that people all around the world (greets from Paris!) are unanimous & speechless at what is simply the most open and interesting exchange with A & B EVER !!! Columbia should put you in charge of their PR, ahahaha ;-) ! Anyway - amazing, thank you SO much, you hit it out of the park (and with Cliff too !) - you should be very proud & I think we all know you are - and rightly so (and very happy to have discovered your podcast through this too!). You've given so many a little bit of light in this shittiest of years - roll on the album ! Thanks so much, Ax

[@dirty-thunder-struck5]

How long have you been a fan?

[@GusDupree1]

Made my day! Hearing Angus speak more openly and distended was wonderful. Great interview!

[@robertthompson9161]

awesome, congrats on getting these two on your podcast. Fun to see the kid come out in you for an hour, had me smiling the whole time.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

I remember hearing a conversation between my older brother and his friend Rick , who were in a band together and rock fans with a passion for music. My brother said ' have you heard the cat that is singing for ACDC on the new record? - he's like Dan McCafferty ! ' I didn't know til years later who ACDC or McCafferty were but I eventually found out that my brother was right .

[@blckmesa8978]

hearing the story behind these guys is just amazing, you're the luckiest guy in the world!, being able to do a casual podcast with Brian and Angus is just incredible!

[@RodClark]

Have you come back to earth yet Dean? What a great interview. The love is so genuine.

[@badboyboogie702]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@deandelray]

thank you

[@DoubleKetel]

My first show- Feb 14 1982 Cow Palace For Those About To Rock tour. $12.50 This is fantastic just to hear Brian and Angus talking to Dean, but really, they are talking to me.

[@DoubleKetel]

You just referenced one of my favorite songs - Spellbound. This is eerie..

[@DoubleKetel]

really dude? my other favorite - Soulstripper. freaking me out

[@nightwing6153]

Finally the video version yes. Hope to get one of these for Cliff as well.

[@AutisticBeautyQueen]

This is pretty incredible, I’d love to meet these guys! I have an autographed letter from Brian! I love AC/DC !

[@BeAGoodDoga]

Truly the best interview ever! Thanks very much! :)

[@metelegerald]

Hey Dean, I know how much this one means to you, I'm proud of you brudda!!!

[@MarkoMarkovina]

the best interview Iv heard in ages! Cheers form Croatia ;)

[@markducharme9199]

With seeing the guys and how humble they are and they are legends to the world population. I am thankful for the social media updates they are doing for this new album too.

[@hixyhicks]

The GODS of rock and roll.Love them.

[@Vociferousklang]

Awesome to see Angus and Brian with Dean!

[@chtimixeur]

45:18 Phil: Jonna, you gotta watch out for them dental drummers. Brian: What's a dental drummer? Phil: You know, the kind, they see a hole, they'll fill it!

[@CornPop471]

Interviewers take note: let the person you are interviewing speak like this here. Great job

[@LokiLivewire]

I'm impressed Dean can speak in coherent sentences. Pretty sure I'd reduced to a dribbling village idiot in the same circumstance. AC/DC are not just rock legends, they are musical Gods. I've got 30yrs plus worshipping at the altar and I've no intention in giving up 👿

[@Arfabiscuit]

This interview is the perfect example of why music journalists should be seeking employment doing something else . Brilliant thank you sir .

[@LAURAM0822]

Aw that was brilliant, I'm actually in tears at the end love them so much what a great interview, highly emotional I'm so happy they are back its like a dream ❤️ in a time of nightmare...... RIP Malcolm gbnf genius x

[@helllow23]

Absolutely amazing! So happy for you!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@marts500]

Dean deserves this...such a sweetheart guy.The very best.

[@FrankFergusonN]

Take a shot every time Angus says “you know?” You’ll be dead in minutes.

[@Ronnie_B]

And I saw AC/DC first in Southampton, UK, in Nov. 1978, just over 3 months after the Oakland gig. We're privileged to have seen them at this stage of their ascension, they were incredible. Incidentally, I was at Bon's last Highway to Hell tour gig too, also at the then Southampton Gaumont, in Jan 1980... Ride on Bon, Mal and George

[@jackstevenson4679]

Such an awesome interview. 2nd time watching it. Dean is legit every time he does an interview. Good guy and his podcast is top notch.

[@BazzarLazar]

It has been a long way to the top because of ROCK AND ROLL and the entire world has and still is deeply entranced with all the epic tracks that have been part of all of the bands ups and downs to never falter from the music that rocks multi-generations all at one time which is the most POWERED-UP ELECTRIC BAND ever !!!! AC⚡️DC !!!!

[@ICanSellYou]

For those about to rock is phenomenal and so underrated..IMHO

[@MetalMayhem1978]

Flick of the switch & Fly on the wall are even more underrated! Love them all

[@Tommyplanet]

Totally blown away! The guys really opened up and the vibe throughout is awesome. Job well done all around, cheers!

[@milesaugust4413]

Atta Boy Dean! Good Times Son

[@bbjazzmanjazzman7721]

Excellent time to share with us, and thanks for keeping wraps on the Power Up recordings.. you're a great friend to AC⚡DC.

[@Dino_Dad.]

That was fantastic, I doubt any of general fans have seen Angus so relaxed. Just finished the cliff Williams podcast, so great to hear their stories being told. But it's your choice of questions which were awesome, not like the media but like a fan. Brilliant man well done 🤘

[@deandelray]

Thank you so much my friend

[@cripprocktony]

So fucking great, Dean. They are LEGENDARY and I'm feeling very grateful for this band still being around.

[@livingcolorinc]

So happy for you Dean! Legendary man!

[@666theninja]

Grew up with AC/DC thanks to my Big Brother Kevin who came home with a Brand New Portable record player and the Brand New High Voltage Album (Australian Version in 1975) then he would bring home all there new albums (Australian Versions) after that as they came out. Kev used to say to me that Bon was amazing. Kev passed away in April 1981-But i thank him to this day for Bringing Home the AC/DC records.

[@andym5027]

Dean this is incredible! I’ve always been a fan. I remember angus on stage in the 80s. He said “ I heard Eddie Van Halen played here yesterday”. Then I saw him play irruption one handed... mind blown!

[@fieldcrow]

GOAT acca/dakka interview. Dean big fan sorry I missed you and Old Freckles in Nashvegas. I’m 8 yrz older than Angus. thanks Dean you are Rock n Roll!