AC/DC - Hells Bells | Maggie Reneé REACTS

[@maggiereneemusic]

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[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Hi Maggie! Well regardless of how someone feekls about Brian Johnson's voice, only few can sing like him as most of us will lose our strained voice in a just one part of the song... also this rasp/distorted voice hides the fact from many listeners that Brian is singing actually very high notes.

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

Nice windmill..Bon himself was abig fan of Brian's vocals before he passed. Bon told the band if anything ever happened to him to have Brian replace him...FYI: True story..There was a group of soldiers, one guy would blast this song throughout his barracks..They were in a battle behind enemy lines and this soldier was badly enjured and had to be left behind so they could get him help...When they came back for him, They blasted this song from the Helicopter to let him know they were there to get him.

[@steelcards1969]

I’m a 55 year old truck driver I drive mostly overnight. When ever I get tired I play some AC/DC. It will wake you up for sure

[@donavonhoward114]

I'm a 35 year old drunk driver that drives mostly in the early morning. Whenever I get drunk, I play some AC/DC. It keeps me from passing out on the highway to hell.

[@daveamies5031]

And how many speeding tickets has that caused for you ? 🤣certain music will cause you to speed, I don't play AC/DC in the car since speed cameras became common......

[@zman6513]

It’s the best. At the gym you go into beast mode.

[@rodthebodfromcanada]

You can tell how early in their concert it is by how clothed Angus is.

[@ingobordewick6480]

It's not a concert video, it's the official video for the song.

[@TristanandIsolt]

@@ingobordewick6480 That also explains why he has a shirt on.

[@dillowman8]

@@TristanandIsoltwell he does START concerts with a shirt on………doesn’t usually last long lol

[@johnsmith_1942]

They're just lipsyncing on a video

[@brettbridger362]

You do realise Brian was singing before Elmo made his debute, which means Brian does NOT sound like Elmo. Elmo sounds like Brian.

[@haahijuniorpawa6414]

Yeah true that..

[@Progressive_Canadian]

If you watch this whole video, like you really should have before commenting, you would notice that she already mentioned that. Maybe watch the video from beginning to end next time.

[@dillowman8]

@@Progressive_Canadianas a fellow Canadian, maybe not be rude for the sake of being rude and making the rest of us look bad

[@Progressive_Canadian]

@@dillowman8 Oh I'm pretty sure you have the "making us look bad market" cornered yourself. there bud.

[@letstalk3265]

The real powerhouse on guitar is Malcolm. He drives each and every song because he wrote most of these songs. He allows his little brother to show his prowess on lead. It's Malcolm's driving rhythm guitar with the bass and drums that make ACDC GREAT.

[@laupstad]

What's always been great about AC/DC is that they will always sound like AC/DC. Some may say that's a bad thing. I am not one of those people. I absolutely love that they stay true to their style and that you were never disappointed by an album! By now they have 18 albums that all sound exactly the same and they're still great! Give me the name of another band that has been this consistent with their sound and general vibe! You can always count on AC/DC to be unmistakably AC/DC every time.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Angus Youngs sister Margaret would suggest & make his "Schoolboy Uniform" on her sewing machine,, which became his trademark,, Also naming the band from the back of that very same sewing machine "AC/DC"...R.I.P. Margaret 🙏❤️

[@steveberkery6128]

He’s worn school boy uniform for decades, because as a teenager in the 70’s, he went straight to band rehearsals in the same clothes…

[@belakiss8861]

Angus is known as one of the top best Blues Rock Guitarists. Maggie, Angus starts the show in a schoolboy outfit and as the show progresses he drops piece by piece.

[@daveamies5031]

so true, you know how early the song is in the show by how much he's wearing

[@karlsmith2570]

12:17 In reference to Angus' outfit, Maggie. This is his trademark school uniform outfit. Angus would go straight to rehearsals after getting out of school and without stopping at their house to change clothes. So Angus and Malcolm's sister made the suggestion for Angus to wear school uniform as part of the act and even made some of his early school uniforms on her sewing machine, which also tied into the origins of the band's name, as they were wanting band name that exuded power. But, they didn't realize that AC/DC was also a slang term for bisexuality

[@paulwalsh2344]

Cool ! I wrote almost the same thing above ! But that trusty sewing machine of their sister’s… was also where they got the name of the band !… from the specs label… I did not hear that Angus word the school uniform because he came straight from school to rehearsals, but I’d definitely believe it because he was really young when they started playing seriously… before Angus was 17…

[@Progressive_Canadian]

Before his death, Bon Scott reportedly mentioned Brian Johnson as a strong vocalist and potential replacement if needed-almost prophetic given the circumstances. Brian Johnson, known for his powerful range and falsetto control, was fronting the band Geordie at the time. When AC/DC was looking for a new lead singer after Scott's passing, Johnson was suggested based on Scott's earlier comments. Johnson first learned of AC/DC through his younger brother, who was a fan, and was contacted for an audition after the band decided to explore Scott's recommendation.

[@jj-nm3cd]

This is the song that was playing over the loudspeakers in the company area when we got to boot camp, as well as m60 fire and simunitions. I thought to myself, this may have been a really bad idea lol.

[@porkypile]

Disagree. People that can't sing like Brian sound like Elmo. Brian just sounds like Brian 😁

[@JPE_DRAEB]

Yes Brian was way before Elmo! LOL!

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

Brian doesn't hold a candle ─ a candle ─ to Bon Scott.

[@porkypile]

@@JPE_DRAEB

[@porkypile]

@@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 Bon is happy for how DC turned out

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

@@porkypile No, he is not.

[@metoo7557]

"I don't know if there's a specific reason why" Because it's AC/DC, they are all about energy. I've seen them play live twice, and it's non stop driving music from start to finish no filler. This is part of their signature.

[@Warlock_UK]

I presumed it was that, plus cocaine. But apparently not :D They were just 10/10 stage presence.

[@candyrobinson3637]

To get the best feel for this song, you have to play it on an 8 track in a car built before 1974.

[@marcokrupke4543]

I saw AC/DC this year live in Hannover, Germany. They still rockin' the hell out of the stage.

[@umpdaddy1]

Malcom RIP was the heart and soul of AC/DC. He was the riff master and Angus played on top. Some of the very best to ever do it.

[@chrisofnottingham]

Yes indeed. A lot of people probably assume Angus composed all the riffs but Malcolm came up with most of them :-)

[@paulwalsh2344]

Yeah ! Angus himself has stated, about people calling him the greatest guitarist in the world, “I’m not the best guitarist in the world… I’m not even the best guitarist in the band” ! Angus was a class act and truly admired his older brother… really though… a close knit musical family…

[@chadsulski9020]

Yes!! Malcom was a true genius of a rhythm guitar player , and one of the best rock song writers in the history of the biz..

[@sammy_dog]

@@paulwalsh2344 wasn't that quote more like “I’m not the best guitarist in the world… I’m not even the best guitarist in my family" that included Alexander, George and Malcolm not sure if his other brothers played guitar or not

[@edwardmunoz7853]

I've always said they had the best rhythm section 💯

[@bscott8383]

Almost 50 yrs later , they are Still my favorite Band!! And the coolest thing is my Grandson who is 15 is starting his own band playing lead guitar because he Loves Angus!! ❤

[@bkm83442]

What blows my mind is that he's been singing like this for decades and still hasn't destroyed his voice.

[@al4904]

Oh yes he has.

[@edhc100]

Them and Iron Maiden has the best energy

[@Alexandertg1955]

Angus is wearing a school uniform. The general belief is that, being the younger brother, he was still in school when they first started. He would come to practice still in his uniform. It became his thing.

[@DennisRabidue]

During the hells bells tour they had a giant church bell on stage with their logo on it and actually rang it for this song , it was loud and amazing in downtown Detroit! I had the pleasure of seeing many of their concerts through the decades and they never failed to leave you exhausted and fulfilled

[@DavidDylanFisher]

There's a story behind that! They wanted the sound of a churchbell for the song, so what they did at first was send a sound guy to record one in an actual belfry. Unfortunately, they couldn't get a clean recording, because every time the bell was rung, you'd hear a bunch of startled pigeons flying away. By the time the bell had stopped resonating, the pigeons would be back. That's why they decided to dig up, like, the last bellfounder in England and get their very own church bell, cast in bronze, for the song - which they then brought on tour.

[@aussiebloke609]

2:14 "I like the suit and tie look." It's more of a "school uniform", with the school crest embroidered on the cap and the blazer pocket...and a striped tie, natch.

[@zekepeters997]

If you want to listening to a young Brian Johnson, pre ACDC, look into the band Geordie. His vocal quality is quite different early on, and his range he used back then was even more insane!

[@LeeB41]

This was the first song on the "Back In Black" album; the first album with Brian Johnson, right after Bon Scott's death. The tolling bells in the beginning of this song was a tribute for Bon. The entire album is a tribute to him.

[@glennwhittaker1417]

Bon told the band about a singer he saw and when he died they remembered that and called him. Less than 6 months after his death the band found a new singer, wrote, recorded and released a new album.

[@karlsmith2570]

0:30 "Ok, Loving The Church Bell, So Far" Interesting fact for you, Maggie. About the Church bells in the opening of the song, they'd found this Church and tried to record the sounds of it tolling, but every time they'd ring it, a bunch of pigeons that had decided to roost in the Bell tower would start fluttering around and it got picked up on the recording and they ultimately had to go to the Bell Foundry where that bell was cast, and had the Foundry casting a replica for them. So the tolling of the bell you hear at the beginning is the test tolling of a feeshly casted bell which AC/DC takes on tour with them

[@MrDarkwing78]

I was stoked hearing Hell’s Bell’s in the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, and perhaps a little more surprised than I should have been. I guess I’m surprised every time I hear an Aussie artists that’s recognised in America, I just assume every Aussie band or artist may be legendary here but unknown overseas. John Farnham is a perfect example, even Maggie here has only heard his duet with Barnsy because she was exploring Cold Chisel first.

[@stevedockeray]

Angus is well known for his School Boy Uniform -it goes way back to his Aussie land days .

[@MarkGookin-zc7gz]

This is actually Angus' signature look. He is supposed to be dressed like a British public school student from the 50's/60's. He's playing the part of the rebellious, truant juvenile delinquent.

[@theaffiliate4208]

Isn't this a re-upload from 3 yrs ago? Not that it's a bad thing, cause it's totally fun to watch you go "Whoopie..." for AC/DC, which has been my favorite "kick-ass" rock group since 1980 when I attended my first of many of their concerts.

[@armymomheatherc]

When BJ was in a band called Georgie prior to ac/dc he sang MUCH MUCH different. It will bow your mind Maggie.

[@doctor8342]

Brian Johnson wrote this song during a hurricane in the Bahamas I think, perfect timing on this

[@module79l28]

Brian had to write the lyrics on the studio, based only on the song titles that the band already had before Bon died, and at one point he completely ran out of ideas and started thinking that he didn't have what it takes to fill Bon's shoes. Plus, they had a deadline to finish the album, He was sitting down outside the studio to get away from the pressure, trying to find inspiration to write the rest of the lyrics when "Mutt" Lange approached him and asked what was going on. Brian was explaining the situation to him when they heard thunder in the distance, so "Mutt" Lange said "there's a storm coming, why don't you write about it?". And so Brian did. 🙂

[@juergenstange6844]

On my 13th birthday 1974 I got an lp by the band Geordie, I've wanted till the first time I heard them on the radio. The song was "Give you till monday" and was screamed by a scottish boy named Brian... And he's still screaming !!! 😂👍

[@Raven5150]

Phill rudd is one of the most under rated drummers, he has some issues but underrated drummer, you can tell what song is being played at the set based on how much clothes Angus has on, he strips half way through and now they have made 23 albums that sound the same

[@mikepawlowski3643]

It's a school boy uniform that Angus is wearing, that's what he always wears

[@antonpersson1537]

The funny thing is when Brian speaks he has a deep voice with a scottish accent

[@CamBar-o2c]

Angus wears a school uniform, back in the day he would go from school straight to AC/DC practice n occasionally gigs too. When they started getting big they thought a gimmick for Angus would be a good idea. His sister made his costumes, they tried things like capes but decided the school uniform was a good idea. His sister's sewing machine is also where they got the band name from. They liked how the AC/DC symbol on the machine had a lighting bolt in it.

[@leefoster1184]

Angus is solo was🔥 i ist time i heard AC/DC in the mid to the late 80s. All mmy mates older use to play them amd all this years later and it just as good timeless 🔥✌️🇬🇧

[@SirSSau]

Don’t insult him with Elmo, it’s Oscar the grouch.

[@BrettSnowball-u5l]

As others have said, Brian was around singing well before Elmo (shudder) existed. Therefore Elmo was definitely modelled on Brian!

[@allenporter6586]

This was their first release after the death of Bon Scott... in their own way it's their homage to him.

[@donnilloyd1355]

If I were mad, which I am NOT, I wouldn't know who to be mad, at. You for saying that he sounds like Elmo, or Me for agreeing with you. LMAO! AC/DC was, is and ALWAYS will be AWSOME!!! Great Post, Maggie Renee.

[@Powerage_86]

Elmo does indeed sound like Brian. Side note Malcolm was my favourite. His rhythm playing was the engine of the band.

[@jamesgoudreau1940]

AC/DC is great party, workout and driving music. For music that supposedly all sounds the same I have no trouble knowing which song is playing every time.

[@toddk2737]

Fun fact: AC/DC was the name on the Young's sister's sewing machine.

[@HalSchirmer]

You need to find a clip of the parody of the ~1985 John Parr song (Dr. Demento?) of "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" which was rewritten as "Set Elmo On Fire (Muppet in Motion)"

[@Deadwood1919]

Interesting fact: Brian Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980 for the Back in Black album. 1980 was the debut of Elmo on Sesame Street.

[@scotthatcher5043]

It's all natural..can't read music or had any kind of coaching or teaching..comes from your soul...everything from deep inside..great job reacting...ROCK ON ELMO !!!!

[@dole8001]

Brian wore his hat down like that hoping his old band mates didnt recognize him. He did glam rock before joining AC/DC. To this day the movie Maximum Overdrive has the greatest music credit of all time.

[@Robert_Douglass]

"Hell's Bells" and "Who Made Who", oh yeah....

[@larrywelchko6136]

Damn, now I can’t think of Elmo and not hear it. Your right. Wow

[@tysonpowell9335]

Would love to see you react to more AC/DC, here are just a few to start: For Those About To Rock...We Salute You, Jailbreak, Flick Of The Switch, Shake A Leg, Have A Drink On Me, Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, Ride on, Night Prowler, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap and If You Want Blood...You Got It. All great songs!

[@danielbrowning1493]

Angus had his school boy outfit and as the concerts went on he would take off his shirt and play his behind off

[@torstenjosephkartelmeyer4623]

every year at new years eve at 12 o´clock i play this song full volume, It´s a Tradition.

[@flatebo1]

"I don't know if there's a specific reason why they (AC/DC) have so much energy..." Well, they DO spend a lot of time listening to AC/DC.

[@richardchocolas8800]

The rasp that you hear in Brian's singing voice is also in his speaking voice

[@slimmccoy8863]

Another Muppet Meme is that Jewel's "Who Will Save Your Soul" sounds like Kermit the Frog

[@thesteadingoffranya4423]

The song "High Voltage" explains the entire philosophy of AC\DC rock on Maggie

[@nibenay]

Had expected a new AC/DC reaction, rather than a replay from a previous reaction.

[@Raven5150]

Kevin clash is the voice of elmo he first appeared on captain kangaroo in 1980 back in black was made in 1980 so same time

[@wojopf88a]

Lead singer at the time, hits the stage skydiving turns around and starts singing the song!!!

[@ericilsen864]

This song was the "walk out" music of the Hall of Fame reliever of the San Diego Padres......Trevor Hoffman.

[@kevindarrell3500]

Old school here. WTH are you talking about ??? The whole album is platinum. No dis 🔥💥🔥💥🤘🏻

[@orlock20]

Brian Johnson does sound different covering Killing Floor with Slash. Angus wanted a costume gimmick and he tried a few before his sister suggested a school boy's uniform.

[@Valhalrik]

The rhythm player is Malcom Young Angus 's Brother.

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

Brian's has very much adapted his voice to fit AC/DC, there are tracks of him singing with his former band Geordie, where you can hear his real voice. (Watch for instance Geordie with "Goodbye Love" from 1975)

[@ChrisLegner-qp1yh]

As first song introductions to a new vocalist go, this is as good as it gets.

[@sammy_dog]

Angus would always do a striptease about half way through a concert watch AC/DC - The Jack (Live At River Plate, December 2009)

[@seanhobin6235]

I think he sounds a lot more like Eric Cartman of South Park!

[@AvoryMiller]

Brian Johnson was in a band called Geordie where he sometimes sang like he does in AC/DC and sometimes sang a cleaner vocal. So, he didn’t create his vocal style for AC/DC. If you’re interested, check out Goodbye Love - Geordie for an example of his cleaner vocals.

[@module79l28]

That's why he was chosen as Bon's replacements.

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

And the bell tolls 13 times. Enjoyed your reaction.

[@Flirkann]

Angus' signature outfit is a prep style school uniform

[@larrywelchko6136]

The best video of this and a lot of others is from the live show at River Platt stadium in Argentina

[@steve9199]

Fun Fact: The big church bell rings 13 times in the intro.

[@sombojoe]

Of course they’re using church bells for Hell’s Bells. Hell is a church created thing; that’s actually the only place it applies to!

[@russwr4946]

checkin in... my whole generation never heard elmo in it because we were never kids ,,we grew up fast with purpose 80s kids were and are still kicking ass

[@timcarder2170]

When i hear 'windmill', i think Pete Townsend of *"The Who".* Not, heavymetal head whips. 😄😄😆😆😂😂🤣🤣

[@thierryforeau-fenier3933]

RIP George and Malcom Young, the two brothers of Angus.

[@petewylde6592]

OMG when i saw the thumbnail i thought you were gonna react to Birgit Nilsson. But ill take AC/DC for now :)

[@ezerlab1]

If you wanna hear Brian Johnson "other voice" just listen Slash feat. Brian Johnson Killing Floor and ready to be surprised.

[@laupstad]

I had to pause and go to that song. Never heard him sing like that before and it was great!

[@adwenb]

I can’t unheard Elmo any more, thanks Maggie.

[@maggiereneemusic]

😂🤣👍

[@stephenedwardpaynter]

Where is the contemporary heavy metal band that will invite Maggie to go on tour with them?

[@dbriddie9525]

And he has the deepest speaking voice to boot.......................

[@DoctorChange106]

MAGGIE - WINDMILL ET ALL AWESOME - AC/DC THE BEST BAND

[@LeeB41]

Angus Young always wears his Australian school boy suit.

[@paulwalsh2344]

I think it’s been referred to as Angus’ “demented schoolboy” persona…

[@marknorton586]

Angus dresses in his school uniform because his teachers told him he would ammount to nothing. Its a middle finger to them.

[@jonathanmercer7109]

I'd forgotten how much I love that song. Oh, and thanks for the most entertaining reaction I've seen.

[@c.k.8412]

Angus always started every show in a schoolboy uniform.

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

Oh my god, Maggie, you stopped it at the wrong spot, !!!!!!!, it's probably the greatest opening song of all time in a concert and you missed it,

[@bluntsmoka6677]

Hey! You like the energy? I’m sure you’ll love Jeremy Unplugged by Pearl Jam.

[@travisreynolds4263]

So Mags, I’m a 1970 old man. Check out the Brian Johnson interview with Robert Plant. Coolest people left on earth.

[@dalebazaar4811]

The band as a whole sounded different with Bon Scott vs what they do with Brian. Equally great just different.

[@toxicrevenuegaming]

6:23 Boot Lip! that's how you know a truly great band... invoulantary boot lip. 🤣🤣🤣

[@olalarsson7805]

Ac/Dc Best song ever

[@tomwilkes3532]

Love this! I'm watching some YT content as a distraction while we wait for Hurricane Milton to come through.....thank you for the content!

[@davidhines4880]

Now I can't unhear Elmo screaming "Whole lotta Rosie"

[@TheC.O.-VISIT]

This whole Elmo business has me perplexed 🤨

[@jonathanmercer7109]

In Geordie, Brian sang sometimes like he does in AC/DC, sometimes more "normal".

[@keithvincenttucker9923]

When I was in my early teens, just getting into AC/DC, all I had was old cassettes and a crappy, off brand boombox. At that time, I just assumed that Bon and Brian were just younger and older versions of the same singer. It wasn't until I was older and started reading about them that I learned they were 2 different singers.

[@chrispswann6825]

Axl Rose of Guns'N'Roses said that Brian Johnson was a huge influence on his singing

[@alanjhargreaves]

Angus is wearing a school uniform.