My Next AC/DC Analysis with Bon Scott! Vocal ANALYSIS of "It's A Long Way To The Top" with BAGPIPES

[@analogblues]

Almost every reactor seems to ignore Bon Scott-era AC/DC. Thank you for featuring him! Bon is a true rock legend and of my favorite rock singers of all time. He infuses SO much joy and personality into his voice. I hope you’ll keep doing more Bon Scott/AC/DC songs! I suggest Jailbreak or Highway to Hell. Thank you Elizabeth!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Our pleasure!

[@ronin4580]

Bon's inflection, intonation, and the way he accents words is (almost) unparalleled in R&R. IMHO he is right there with Mick, albeit with a much shorter resume.

[@kyeburger00]

Let there be Rock is one of the greatest videos and that Riff...

[@MySundin13]

Bon was the better singer. So raw. Nasaly, punky and soft at times

[@MySundin13]

Do "Ride On". Or "Live Wire". Or "Rock and roll Damnation"...."Whole Lotta Rosie"..... "TNT". There's SO many.

[@richard_n]

Bon Scott has so much emotion and fun in his singing style. He is honestly my favorite front man of all time, he could do it all, sing, write, and produce.

[@SirManfly]

A song like this is how you make bagpipes cool ! And Bon of course was born in Scotland so I’m not surprised that he knew how to play them!! 👍🏻

[@Jet3162]

Don’t forget he could also play guitar!

[@danhunt2425]

(Wikipedia) Bon Scott had once been in a pipe band and encouraged the band to experiment with incorporating bagpipes into the song. Scott left the studio that day and returned with a set of bagpipes purchased at a Park Street music store at what was an extortionately high price (AU$479) at the time... Simply putting the pipe-set together proved tricky, and it became apparent Scott had never played the instrument before, having in fact been a drummer in the aforementioned pipe band. Nonetheless, Scott taught himself to play well enough to record and perform the song (initially with the help of tape loops).

[@Quadromodo]

@@SirManfly I utterly agree.

[@SirManfly]

@@Jet3162 Drums and Flute too !!

[@jbunte31]

"If a riff is good, keep going with it." That's AC/DC's career in a nutshell and what makes them great!

[@shawncrews4789]

"The whole song is a vibe." also sums up AC/DC's career quite nicely!

[@alaysiafredieu5755]

Something that I frequently say is, "You can always tell an AC/DC song by the first note." The band is so consistent, but that is part of what makes them great!

[@frbyrd-tg5co]

That's exactly what they did through the closing scene and credits for the movie School of Rock. Gotta teach the next generation the classics!

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Angus once said if he can't tap his foot to it. It's no good

[@HoratioFitzbastard]

They didn't call Malcolm Young 'The Riffmaster' for nothing.

[@starlight6325]

As much as I love Brian, Bon was simply the true voice of ACDC...unique to the core.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

He is the guy u want to have a drink with the most... unfortunately that's what did him in 😢.

[@shreddedninja]

Bon was in the band for 6 years, Brian's been in the band for 44. Bon was the first voice but I think Brian is the "true" voice. Bon has 6 AC/DC albums, Brian has 15; that's 2.5 times more albums. Bon has 55 songs, Brian has 188; that's 3.4 times more songs, so Brian also has more songs per album than Bon did. 6 of the 10 most popular songs are Brian, more people know Brian more than Bon. So by all the metrics, Brian is the true voice of AC/DC.

[@markgreiser464]

after Bon died I wouldn't listen to AC/DC for probably 30 years. It hit me really hard.

[@atogiaccone2875]

@@shreddedninja Forget the numbers! Bon was such a perfect fit for AC/DC, nobody can top that. Amen.

[@shreddedninja]

@@atogiaccone2875 They sound almost identical to the point that people that don't breathe AC/DC can't tell the difference when not listening back to back

[@HawkwindAus]

If you were under 30 in Australia in the 70s, this is one of the songs that is seared into your soul. Also, to people of that age, it will always be known by it's other title - "Its a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll" 😆😆

[@flayabarile7372]

I used to busk in King St, which is just a few blocks from where the video was shot and yeah, those lyrics you mentioned were in my repertoire as well.

[@fliugica]

Yep, need that sausage roll!

[@staceyfunk9689]

Why would I want a sausage roll?

[@4second405]

I lived in Perth for a while and saw Bon’s resting place in Freo. Very cool.

[@blast3613]

@@staceyfunk9689 Depends where it's from, but a good snag roll and sauce is great.

[@DJHolte]

These guys are just pure rock and roll energy, 100%. And part of that is not taking themselves seriously. One of my favorite rock quotes of all time is these words by Angus Young: “I’m sick to death of people saying we’ve made 11 albums that sound exactly the same. In fact, we’ve made 12 albums that sound exactly the same.”

[@Huddle_House56]

But rock and metal fans hate when a band “changes their sound” so why try to please anyone but yourselves? (Mind out of the gutter on that last line)

[@toddstrong1353]

These guys were just regular guys and they never forgot that. Except for maybe Phil... but Gob bless him even with his ups and downs.

[@davidmackieson4609]

​@@toddstrong1353yeah Phil always thought what they played was to easy an wanted something more challenging an says that to this day

[@Mitharan23]

What I truly love about AC/DC is that every album "sounds" exactly the same, yet 3 notes in you know exactly which song and album it's from.

[@toddstrong1353]

@@Mitharan23 Isn't it amazing how they can write so many songs in pretty much one or two keys? Amazing!

[@tpernis23]

AC/DC - Let There Be Rock (Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, April 1978) and AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie (1979 Paris) Are 2 great Live performances with Bon Scott from the late 70s. Plus you get to see Angus running around the stage, he never stops moving, hes like the energizer bunny.

[@emerje0]

Let there be Rock really needs to be done.

[@chriscox8547]

Absolutely.

[@caprise-music6722]

100% let there be rock live has got to be done. Hopefully the one from If You Want Blood. (Incidentally one of the best live rock albums ever) But I wouldn’t be sad if she chooses live in Paris. It’s a kickass concert too!

[@petermalin2675]

100% agree.

[@visionlandmusic]

This is correct! Seminal live album, one of the best ever recorded. The live album is called, 'If You Want Blood You've Got It'.

[@podunkcitizen2562]

The best thing about AC/DC is they make people happy!

[@stephenmiller2337]

They're my 3rd favorite band of all time. The first being Rush, and The Beatles in 2nd.

[@1stapproach]

Amen! 😀

[@hatch7482]

“The whole song is a vibe.” Sister, the whole of AC/DC is a vibe.

[@MATT-jd4jp]

Not wrong there mate!

[@CatieCarrier]

That's fo sho!!

[@zodarian6705]

100% correct. If it ain't broke don't fix it:-)

[@mickcain2203]

No one or any group better, some good challengers but AC/DC ARE ROCK .

[@candydandy2694]

hahah! Yes! Especially the Bon Scott era.

[@tonyhorn2954]

Fun facts about this song: The bagpipes were rather problematic when it came to live performances that this song was rarely played live. Hence the lack of footage. Second fun fact. The boys were sitting around deciding what instrument to bring into the song. Bagpipes were suggested as Bon was once in a pipe band. They went out and bought a stupidly expensive set of bagpipes. they brought them back and discovered they needed to be assembled. Everyone turned to Bon and he said "I don't have a clue. I was a drummer"

[@sugarw]

🤣😂🤣

[@sillyoldbastard3280]

Bon could play bag pipes and also many reed instruments. He was a talented Muso and I knew him as a kid.

[@andrewbayada2475]

In Mark Evans Autobiography, he said that it was hilarious trying to watch Bon, Mal & Angus trying to put the near 400 dollar set of pipes together. He said they were swearing a lot while he just laughed at them. He said it looked like they were trying to solve a Scottish Rubik's Cube!😅

[@AlejandroRamirez-kf4tj]

That’s completely accurate!

[@carloscjr23]

Typical drummer, never having a clue 😂😂😂

[@kevinpoehlmann191]

The combination of Phil Rudd on drums and Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar = best groove ever

[@stevenphilpott1493]

malcom really made the ac/dc sound with his writing and rythm guitar

[@CanadianDupa]

Phil Rudd. The human metronome

[@flym0]

Cough, and Cliff Williams on bass...

[@CanadianDupa]

@@flym0 cliff Williams wasn’t playing bass here he didn’t start until 1978 during the powerage album!

[@andyfiscus7487]

Not to mention Cliff Williams (and Mark Evans in early years) on bass

[@TomSkulander]

Now at 71 years young I remember ACDC doing this fantastic live stunt in Melbourne. Australia has a vibe as you say, we give people full marks for "having a go", it's the way we are. RIP Bon.

[@nevillewelsh6393]

Remember it to. Was there when it was being filmed for Countdown 1976 by memory

[@davidharkin8554]

​@@nevillewelsh6393I smell shiiiiite

[@nevillewelsh6393]

@@davidharkin8554 why do you say that? I remember as it was getting close to the end of the school year and we’re on a school excursion at St Paul’s Cathedral I went to St Peter’s in Epping at that time

[@bumperu]

As an American law student in London in the summer of 1976 I saw them live at the Marquee Club on July 25, 1976. They later became the house band that summer and I think I may have been one of the first Americans to see them live since this was their first time out of Australia. By the end of the concert Angus was down to his underwear and standing on top of the stage speakers. I was in Rock and Roll heaven.

[@flarpymcknicklenutz700]

Lucky man...

[@foxrox2588]

I saw them in 1978 (?). Angus turned his back on the crowd & pulled down his pants (B A) Oh boy.....nobody liked that. The crowd started throwing liquor bottles at the band. Scott said 'f you Fresno, we'll never be back'! Well, 25 yrs. later the band did come back to Fresno 😅

[@iawy8264]

😅😅😅😅❤

[@MitchJohnson0110]

"Let There Be Rock" Live in Glasgow 1978 is a great example of Bon Scott and the boys young and live! Their energy at that show really shows why they got so popular as well.

[@cjmc123]

Yeah, raw power. Great show, great tune, grest band.

[@kyles5513]

Yes!!!

[@alanmackie7012]

That whole album is great. Most of the tracks are better than the studio albums.

[@therealbettyswollocks]

Yes! This is the one to review. It’s also an amazing example of Angus at his best.

[@RobBCactive]

That is a peak!!

[@jasonremy1627]

Bon Scott's singing always sounded like he was having the time of his life. Like, it's always so joyful.

[@FuzzyWCTX]

That's because he was always having the time of his life. When he wasn't in a band or singing, he was in a very bad place. Read some of his history before AC/DC.

[@JonCady-d1m]

He probably was

[@hoagsmash4188]

"If a riff is good, keep playing it" is the best summary of AC/DC EVER 😁😁🙌🙌

[@alanfulcher460]

She gets it

[@othgmark1]

You can make things to complicated.

[@pete1704]

AC/DC did exactly this for 40 Years... LOL

[@hoggers7572]

I think that line is a short sell on one of history's greatest rock guitarist of all time.. blasphemous

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

​@hoggers7572 what sounds good is what is best.

[@felipelima597]

More Bon Scott please! He was a great vocalist, very charismatic and he left us very early.

[@AlphGen]

His time in fraternity was pretty good also

[@mattconnell9065]

My father was one of the police officers on duty that day in Melbourne Australia. Thanks Elizabeth for doing some Bon Scott. You should check out the live album if you want blood you've got it. Bons live vocals are something else they get stronger and stronger live.

[@danvincent2600]

My great aunt was chief of police. Which is weird!

[@brettbridger362]

Thought it was Melbourne, the police hats gave it away.

[@mattconnell9065]

@@brettbridger362 it was Melbourne

[@mattconnell9065]

@@brettbridger362 I have one of the summer hats of my dad's around somewhere

[@skylargrey5973]

Man I love that song and so many other early works like Live Wire, Jailbreak, Whole lot of Rosie, and the often forgotten ballot Ride On

[@shannonmccullough8324]

During the writing of the album, Scott came to Angus and Malcolm to say that he wanted to contribute to the album musically if possible. Angus and Malcolm had never seen him play an instrument and asked what he had in mind. His answer, "I can play the bagpipes." Scott's father was the director of the Royal Drum and Bagpipe Corps in Australia.

[@ateamfan42]

Almost right. Bon played drums in the bagpipe band, so he had to learn to play the pipes for the song.

[@yogibarista2818]

@@ateamfan42almost-almost right - George came up with the idea of using bag-pipes, and Scott said he played in a pipe band, so they gave him some money to go buy a set, when he returned with them and they all expected to hear him play, he explained he had NFI how, because he played the drum... ha!

[@RustyDust101]

@@yogibarista2818 That's Bon for you. Never giving af for anything, just going for it.

[@patcallinan3992]

Great reaction video !!! I loved your delight, excitement & amusement while the band was playing. Even a bit of giddiness thrown in !! It was a joy to watch. 😅😂❤❤

[@sretePtraB]

That riff is everything. Angus and Malcom were so great together.

[@SylviusTheMad]

Malcolm's Gretsch guitar is instantly recognizable. Did any other big musicians play a Gretsch?

[@jv12090]

@@SylviusTheMad George Harrison and Elvis, to name a couple.

[@rogerbraberg8444]

Those two lifted each other, everyone speaks of Angus skills but Malcom was a true genious

[@XA351GT]

@@rogerbraberg8444 Someone described them as Angus is the Lightning and Malcolm is the Thunder.

[@adriakimbellebabe3473]

@@SylviusTheMad Chet atkins

[@treeherder2201]

They played the bagpipe part of this song in the funeral procession for Malcolm. Gave me goosebumps.

[@NikkoBellic-sf6bo]

Rip MALCOM.

[@roberttimstarliper1671]

I was not aware of that - and I also am not surprised in the least. Very fitting. Rip Malcolm Young.

[@tattoodude8946]

Malcolm was such a backbone of the AC/DC sound. His brother got the spotlight, but he really held it all together back there.

[@scientistq5108]

@@tattoodude8946 and evidentally he was the main songwriter and nobody really knew that.

[@skylargrey5973]

@@tattoodude8946 Angus also credits him with starting the band, being the glue, and being the one that encouraged Angus to become one of the greatest lead guitarists of all time.

[@karenglenn6707]

I grew up in Melbourne where this was filmed in Swanston Street and was a teenager in the 70’s when AC/DC started. I saw them so many times with the brilliant Bon Scott, who was an amazing front man and always had a naughty twinkle in his eye. I have never seen them since he died, no disrespect to Brian, but to me, I saw the best, and that will never change. How lucky we were to see them so often, and they were so tight even then. Knew they were special from the start. Bon is a legend in this country!!

[@michaelmckenna9460]

Legend all over the world

[@Kaizen4U]

The only voice I've "heard" the twinkle in his eyes.

[@BarryDean-dv4kt]

Man, look at Malcolm in the background rocking out. RIP BS and MY...you guys gave us so much joy.

[@welshwitch9285]

I saw Bon Scott and AC/DC more than 20 times in the 1970's. The last show I saw them do, out of the blue they played this song and yes, Bon did play the bagpipes live. SO memorable.

[@markhill9275]

Were you at the StAlbans school concert? I was.

[@donnam5891]

So jealous

[@welshwitch9285]

No, I wasn't.....I was mainly down South !!@@markhill9275

[@biancanagy3342]

It sure was , I was there too ❤

[@stevenhanson9090]

Didn't I see them in a theater in 70s ?

[@marksmith2402]

Bon Scott has some songs with great story telling, and had just this certain attitude and charisma to it. Songs like Big Balls, Jail Break and Dirty Deeds are just joys to listen to.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

Don't forget the Jack!

[@jstewartrn]

Whole lotta Rosie

[@patrickebele949]

Ride on is another great song that shows his versatility

[@nivekian]

He sang a story like a Rock 'n Roll Bard. Imagine him and Lemmy getting ripped together.

[@fin78_]

Touch too Much, What's Next to the Moon, Live Wire, Night Prowler can't even name them all I know there's more lol

[@DreadPirateBob]

Ride On is one of their best songs with a pretty good vocal performance.

[@twmoreh]

One of my favorites of all time!

[@adamclark6756]

I f***ing love that song! Probably my favourite early AC/DC tune.

[@DreadPirateBob]

It's much more intimate than the rest of their catalog

[@michaelkruska6097]

Ad "night prowler" and I agree

[@boraeananaren]

Always feel 'Next to the Moon' is overlooked

[@hopeeigenbrood1057]

Bon Scott did just exude joy in his singing and performing. All respect to Brian Johnson. But such a loss, gone too soon.

[@stephenheusz3236]

Having seen AC/DC live, with Bon Scott out front, many times all those years ago, I’m blown away by how he lives on throughout the decades on platforms that couldn’t have been imagined at the time. Kudos to you for enjoying some of the best rock and roll that has ever been.

[@dancarter482]

LIVE WIRE!

[@sore23germany21]

1.4 billion views in KZbin just this song. Nobody has come close to the ACDC. The best concert group ever. Bon Scott 👍👍👍

[@konaguzzi1]

can you please put a link up for where to find this stat as I couldn't find anywhere near that many views for this song.

[@TammyM36]

Well Like A Stone from Audioslave has over 1 billion views. Not saying your stat isn’t impressive cause it is and this AC/DC album has always been my favorite of theirs

[@8068]

When I was much younger (a lot younger) my band got a shot as the opening act for a touring package that included AC/DC, Ted Nugent and Aerosmith. Aerosmith were the main attraction with Ted Nugent going on before Aerosmith and AC/DC going on before Nugent and my band opening the show. This was back in 1977. While I was on tour, I got to meet the guys in AC/DC. Bon was my favorite. He knew what he was doing and was going to have a good time doing it. I still miss him to this day.

[@donjohnson2639]

You lucky bastard 😂

[@pgwichtendahl]

Pretty sure I was at one of those shows. For the life of me I could not tell you which one but I am pretty sure it was in the summer. I had been a part of some of Ted's shows 73-76 and got to know him - enough to be side stage for parts of the show. That was the first time I heard AC/DC. They lived awful close to my turntable for a lot of the next decade,

[@KahRoor]

They made it to the top. Thanks to all of ACDC for being the soundtrack to my life. We miss you Bon and Malcolm. I'm old now so maybe I'll get to see them in concert again soon....it would be worth the trip.

[@sadwingsraging3044]

Monster of Rock is gonna be lit.

[@Cadinho93]

I'm glad you did an AC/DC song with the original singer Bon Scott. Love his voice. Don't get me wrong, Brian Johnson is great too, but this song is awesome with those vocals and bagpipes! Also, this is just one of the most epic and brutally honest rock songs ever made.

[@paulriddle7818]

Dave Evans is sad you forgot about him.

[@Southwest_Buffalo]

@@paulriddle7818 I was wondering who also knew there was one before Ronald Belford Scott.

[@terryweir8352]

@@Southwest_Buffalo I also knew that Dave Evans was the first singer with AC/DC!! 😀 😀 He was born in Wales in 1954, but moved to Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 when he was young, he's now 69 years old and fronts his own AC/DC tribute band 😀 😀 🤘 🤘 🎸 🎸 🎸

[@trumpanzee]

​@@terryweir8352 That's Dave Evans only claim to fame, that he was once AC/DC's front man. They thought he was crap! I've heard him, he's pathetic!

[@joergsi5788]

Still don't like the new singer!

[@johndef5075]

Bon had it, whatever it is. My favorite vocal of his is If You Want Blood ❤️ As for Brian the studio version of Hells Bells will give you chills. Epic. I think it might be THE classic rock song.

[@masonblack3461]

Not a big fan of covers usually, but this song is covered really well by GWAR. One of the few examples of the original and the cover both being great.

[@KyuzouTV]

as for brian honestly, "Shake a Leg" he sings so high in that one they could never do that song live

[@QuantumBeeWellness]

Hells Bells was the perfect rock and roll anthem of my generation, timeless song!

[@lisab407]

"It's a little baby Angus"😂I have been an AC/DC fan since 78. I love how much you have laughed and smiled with both of their videos. They are just so much fun.

[@shelbyjackson6903]

as much as I love Brian, Bons voice was always my favorite. There's just something about the playfulness he puts into his singing, you can tell he was really just having fun.

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

The man! Even was one Brian's heroes.

[@moyesboy1]

I've even seen them live twice with Bon, it was awesome. My absolute favorite song by him is "Ride On" Almost nobody knows it, very calm, melodic, blues. Completely untypical for ACDC. But for a voice analysis of yours, this one fits perfect. Greetings from Germany

[@g54b95]

You said it first. 'Ride On' is a straight up blues piece that needs more recognition.

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

Absolutely!

[@g54b95]

@@BlackSmokeDMax Ha! Love your avatar. The SR-71 Blackbird - the baddest aircraft ever built. Nerds with pocket protectors and slide rules designed it in the 60's, and nothing today even comes close.

[@Unchartedadventures94]

Talk about an excellent song! Extremely underrated.

[@clairsiggins6668]

Perhaps one of their best songs!

[@davepetrusma5517]

This was filmed in February 1976, a month or so before Angus turned 21. They did play live on the truck down Swanston Street, Melbourne (they didn't announce it, they just did it!) and they also filmed a clip in the old Melbourne City Square. This was not long before they left Australia to head to England and conquer the world. Bon's song lyrics reflected life on the road for a rock band and it was only the previous year when AC/DC had the infamous punch up with the Deep Purple Road Crew at Sunbury Rock Festival when they stopped AC/DC going on to close the night after Deep Purple cut their set early. Bon was a brilliant lyricist and singer, he could be very naughty and playful with his lyrics, but that was part of the charm. I believe he is the greatest front man Australia has ever had and he left us way too soon. There are so many more songs that stand out, 'Touch too much", "Let there be rock", "Highway to hell" and many more. Some of the live Bon performances such as the 1978 Glasgow gig show how tight and powerful the band was live. Definitely worth a deep dive into!

[@joecampbell606]

I always think of ACDC as everyone's second favorite band. Almost no one hates them, you ALWAYS know what you're getting, and it NEVER disappointed. I can't ever think of a moment when these guys would come on the radio and I DIDNT turn it up.

[@seanallen3446]

Second favorite?

[@TheGunner9545]

​@seanallen3446 i think it's a very accurate statement. So many people jump on the Zeppelin, Stones or Beatles wagon as the best ever.

[@gemfyre855]

@@TheGunner9545 I'd be voting for Queen as EVERYONE'S favourite. I haven't met anyone who doesn't love Queen.

[@Kurse_of_Kall]

I met someone a few months ago who really doesn't like Queen. Wild.

[@jaysmall8780]

​@@seanallen3446everyone's second favorite!

[@davidlemons5650]

Look at your face when the BAG PIPES started. THE definition of a reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂 That was a HOLD MY BEER moment!!! Yes, Bon Scott's smile is like he has a secret he hasn't shared, just YET 😮 Great one!!!!!!

[@michaelthompson4949]

The word "mischievous" comes to mind.

[@phandnot]

Great song. Such a timeless classic. Fun fact, if you were to go to a Metallica show, this song is always the last song played over the PA system before Metallica takes the stage. My youngest daughter was 18 when she got to see them live the first time (which was my 7th time). When Long Way to the Top came on, she turned around with actual tears, and said "it's finally time, it's actually happening."

[@tommc3622]

...the lights begin to dim...the first strings of "Extacy of Gold" coming in...

[@bfkc111]

Cute.

[@TodorKatsarski]

That's amazing!

[@StefanEngler-rb8lu]

“It’s actually happening” Awesome!

[@mr.puckerie4800]

Bon Scott was the king of narration (as well as playful innuendo) in rock music. The bulk of his lyrics sung in his catalogue of music all tell stories. They really broke the mold with Bon Scott.

[@ruthylopez]

Phil from Thin Lizzy was much the same way. Right?

[@BJMauck]

Huge AC⚡️DC fan here. Been following them since the 70’s. This is my absolute favorite song of theirs. After Bon Scott died, out of respect for Bon, AC⚡️DC has never played this song in a concert.

[@alanstrom2221]

Listen closely as Malcolm makes 4 Riff changes toward the outro of the song. Pure genius from Malcolm. RIP mate. I was lucky enough to see AC/DC LIVE in the mid-70's with Bon Scott on vocals and cheeky grins. RIP - Ronald 'Bonnie' Scott Bon Scott ... Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott (9 July 1946 - 19 February 1980)

[@tc699]

No one else sounds like Bon Scott. I sang in an AC/DC cover band. Man, all I can say is that Bon Scott is so much harder to do. He has a rasp and simultaneous smoothness that are so difficult to emulate. Love that man's vocals.

[@FireheadLazzo]

I've heard people say that Bon Scott sounds like oil and Brian Johnson sounds like crushed glass. I think that's pretty apt.

[@corycole123]

His voice changed tremendously after the motorcycle crash. I really liked the change.

[@MATT-jd4jp]

I agree. I do AC/DC at karaoke and can do the Brian stuff almost to a T. Bon is a lot harder to replicate.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Sadly, the iconic bagpipe solo didn't really lend itself well to live performances, even when Bon was alive. Especially, after a concert at a high school when Bon put down his rig only for some crazy fans to destroy it. According to Malcolm Young: "Bon could actually play flute, not bagpipes. So he played the melody, and then we did the drones separately and put it on and it sounded fantastic."

[@tommc3622]

These guys just exuded joy every time they were on stage. Like no other band I've seen, they were always clearly having a blast.

[@melawyn9096]

Growing up in Australia, this song screams Aussie culture and gives me nostalgia of my childhood, I grew up in the 90s and this is still to this day iconic

[@scanspeak00]

With a fair dose of Scottish culture thrown in.

[@thisguy1890]

It's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll 🎶

[@johnmarks5058]

"Its a long way to the shop, if you want a sausage roll" was my favorite Aussie saying when I lived there lol. This song really is engrained in the culture.

[@mariokx250]

Bon Scott’s voice was once in an eternity. “Ride On” “Live Wire” “Sin City” “Problem Child” “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and “Gone Shootin’” are all fantastic songs and great examples of Bon’s range and ability as a vocalist. Highly recommend checking them all out, and definitely the album versions, there’s something special about them.

[@browncoat697]

I stand strongly by my opinion that Powerage is AC/DC's best album and by far the height of Bon Scott's vocal achievements with songs like Down Payment Blues and Gone Shootin'.

[@candydandy2694]

OMG! Yes! That list of songs brings back so many memories! Ride On is especially a fave I had forgotten about.

[@gpuca]

There's an AC/DC cover band here (KC/DC haha) that has a Bon Scott singer and a Brian Johnson singer. They open their set with the Bon Scott tunes, close the set with this song, and march the bag piper out as the lights go dark and it goes silent. After a 30 seconds or so the bell rings . . .

[@mountainguyed67]

“A touch too much”.

[@pete1704]

I nearly forgot about Ride On... I'll check that out now...

[@steveedwards9451]

Bon was one of the greatest front men ever. He was always having a great time and it was infectious.

[@sheldonb9002]

“If You Want Blood (You Got It)” from the Highway to Hell album is one of Bon Scott’s best vocal performances. I’d love to see a react video for that one.

[@robertsieradzki2336]

Or Ride On...

[@texcll]

Next Bon Scott, If you want blood! Absolutely. Next Brian Johnson, Shoot to Thrill from 80s performance (in his prime).

[@davidmackieson4609]

Then she'd be better off watching live at the Apollo to see that

[@peterworth9403]

One of the big overlooked songs by AC/DC for me, is "Ride On." Also performed by Bon Scott, it's a slower, pulsing tune that drives into your depths, grabs a hold, and doesn't let go. It really showcases his vocal range, as well. You should REALLY check that one out. I can just imagine that adorable smile of yours just plastered on your face the whole time :D

[@ragulper]

Oh hell yes! Always wondered why there aren't more reactions to it.

[@Tattooed-bs4cm]

I love that song......one of my favorite! Greetings from Vienna!

[@loadedorygun]

I love how it never goes loud or uptempo even though you think it is several times. A definite favorite.

[@jeffbenson8153]

Bon was a wild man and one of a kind, so much talent that was robbed from us too soon!

[@dramoth64]

His nickname was Road Test Ronnie. If someone put some drugs in front of Bon, he would take them.

[@sheldondyck8631]

Down Payment Blues is probably my favourite AC/DC song with Bon Scott. It’s easily one of the heaviest songs ever recorded.

[@QukopertTheSk8erBoi]

VERY underrated song!

[@whocareswho]

The entire Powerage album is rock'n'roll gold!

[@esrAsnataS]

Agreed, not a bad song on it.

[@432htz3]

Their best album by far. Every song is awesome !

[@garyclarke5417]

WTF!!! one of the heaviest songs ever recorded? it's a great song from one of my all time favourite albums but it's not that heavy when you compare it to other stuff that's out there!

[@muddhammer7834]

Bon’s lyrics are hilarious! He’s a great rock n roller story teller

[@sheets75]

Some balls are held for charity, and some for fancy dress, but when they're held for pleasure, they're the balls I like best!

[@tacklejunkie6887]

Bon Scott was one of the best frontmen ever. Night Prowler and Jailbreak are pure genius.

[@johnhuseas4831]

Agreed. Two lost gems.

[@saschaoswald480]

Yes! Night Prowler! She has to do Night Prowler.

[@antonjankovic4481]

I’m Australian and loved this song growing up. I just love watching your reaction to sounds. Your smile helps lift my day Beautiful

[@luisnunes3863]

The eagerly awaited return of AC/DC is here! And you're very right, Elizabeth. AC/DC is a vibe. One of the bands that spell FUN! 😁😁🎸🎸🤘🤘 All over the world! 🌍🌍

[@tgkn8376]

When I did my first Ironman 70.3 race, I was getting toward the finish line and I was tired and running slow. Then in the distance, I could hear this song being played at the finish line. Suddenly, it felt like I was moving faster, and felt a surge of energy as those last three notes kept playing and getting louder as I got closer. That song will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you so much for reviewing this great AC/DC song! As always, your enjoyment of the music brings a smile to my face.

[@danmc_2783]

Bon Scott was one of rock music's greatest poets. Most all of his songs tell some story and his ability to translate that with his natural charisma and swagger as a front-man & performer truly sets him apart. RIP Bon, you're missed

[@davidpolston4172]

Bon Scott just brought such joy to being a part of the band

[@skeeverapfelbaum7168]

Growing up in the 70s in Oz, this man's voice WAS my childhood.

[@chrismatthew8812]

One of the best AC/DC songs. Makes me proud to bear an Australian 🇦🇺. And I totally agree - we need more bagpipes!!!

[@alwayshopeful70]

And more cowbell

[@stevilkenevil9960]

After 2020 how you feel to be Australian really tho

[@davedave2578]

Still wouldn’t want to live anywhere else

[@mattgatfield5359]

@@stevilkenevil9960 don’t believe what you see in your media. Huge beat up we were all laughing at the reporting of events overseas. Btw this vid was filmed in my hometown of Melbourne on the back of a flatbed truck driving down Swanston Street. If you could see it now it’s completely unrecognizable. Very cool seeing the 1976 (or thereabouts) version

[@garytorresani8846]

And of course, they were Scottish.

[@Grumpy_Stiltskin]

Bon was one of a kind, such a unique voice. I still remember when he passed, my friends and I couldn't believe it. Still liked them after the comeback, but always wished Bon could of been there for the ride.

[@roadkill7314]

This is the AC/DC I grew up with. I have a lot of respect for this band for finding another great singer and continuing such a tremendous career but I'll always love the Bon Scott years the best!

[@specialse]

Even after all these years this song still brings a tear to my eye . Never before have the pipes and rock gone together so well , and Bon,s singing is unique . no band today even comes close ...no surprise that the pipes mirror Bons voice , he was born in Scotland and moved age 6 to Australia with his Scottish parents .Malcom and Angus also born in Scotland .

[@markstewart4640]

she needs to shut up!

[@wezacker6482]

Love to see you talk about the great Bon Scott, a man who could somehow snarl and grin at the same time! His career was cut short at it's peak, but he left us with a huge truck load of fun before he went! Thanks for the video, hope to see more of Bon when you get the chance! 'Highway to Hell' is a good one to hear him at his most produced and polished 'Ride On' is good to hear him tell a story, and color it with his lyrics and vocals. 'Charismatic' is the perfect word to describe Bon, and I know that is a 'vibe' that is near and dear to your heart!

[@larrygallaway4224]

There was an edge to the Bon Scott era - they were considered punk when this came out. He was the best front man in an era of GREAT front men. God bless Bon Scott!!

[@cjod33]

They were considered pub rock not punk rock.

[@DARRELMCQUIENN]

As a Melbourne lad, those bagpipe and guitar riffs would never have been confused for anything but AC/DC. They were instantly recognisable. 😁

[@DoNuT_1985]

It's a simple piece but so well-executed for what it is, one of the finest rock songs of all time. Malcolm Young is such a rhythm machine, the groove and Bon Scott's charm and energy on top, it gets me every time!

[@KenRoerden]

So happy that you went back to early AC/DC and discovered Bon Scott and his bagpipes. Great choice. Ride On would be a perfect follow up. It is a different style than most of their other songs. Let There Be Rock and Whole Lotta Rosie are right up there too. Enjoy your future trips into the world of AC/DC as much as you have the first two.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Rock on! Thanks!

[@Greg-lo1tl]

And of course Jailbreak!

[@beforethunder4987]

I'm loving all of your analysis of so many great songs! Bon Scott, probably the best front man ever imo. He just had this style, charisma and a very almost comedic(or snarkiness) way of delivering great story telling lyrics. Love AC/DC and I love Brian too but Bon Scott is the man. A great example of his snarkiness as you nailed the description, is Whole Lot A Rosie.

[@eb20675]

As soon as you hear Bon Scott's voice you in love with all of his songs forever. Best frontman that ever walked the stage. Ride On Bon

[@Godlobber]

Bon Scott was such a great story teller in his performances, it always felt like what he was doing was taking you somewhere.

[@esteeb67]

I was looking forward to this video so much. Bon is my favorite singer of all time. Some may argue that he is not technically a great singer, but everything he touched turned to gold in my opinion. The fact that AC/DC's setlist 40 years on still is 50% Bon material I think says a lot. His voice is so unique. He injects it with so much personality. His songs are full of life and movement. Even when AC/DC veered off into less inspired territory (Stick Around), Bon was still there to give it life. His lyrics are amazing too. There have been many copy cats, especially in this genre of music, but much of it seems like a pose to look cool. You really get the feeling Bon lived it and at the same time he was also able to poke fun at himself, which many rock stars that followed stuck with lyrics that were more braggadocios. With Bon you get the full picture... the fun, the pain, the confident and the softer more insecure side.

[@haydengittins2836]

There's something about singers that aren't technical that I love. So many of the best rock singers fall in that category IMO, not technical but sound so damn good because of the energy and attitude they bring.

[@therube4846]

Bon is not a great singer. But he's HOF "wailer." He just lets it loose.

[@robjakala7177]

Bon was a great singer ….his work with the valentines is impressive as well and I also know that he wanted to do some allman brothers style work too

[@esteeb67]

@@robjakala7177 Fraternity was a bit closer to the Allmans thing or The Band.

[@porkypile]

I would say Bon was a better singer technically than he's given credit for, but he had some sour vocals live especially during his last tour cause of the over-consumption of alcohol. He also had a powerful voice for his stature. Any interviews with Bon where he actually raised his voice, like the classic 1977 interview with Molly Meldrum he's mimicking being a punk rocker and he effortlessly increases the volume of his voice 2 fold as if it was nothing while barely opening his mouth, and as she points out in this video he really gets this biting tone that cuts through. He was a rocker 100% but he was vocally more skilled than what he's recognized for and he wasnt "only" a rocker by no stretch of the imagination, as he loved many genres of music and could sing them as well. During the Fraternity days he was putting on a great vibrato in many songs.

[@markcereceres7951]

What made Bon different, yet so perfect for ACDC was his voice was an instrument in and of itself. The pipes played three notes, but the details are the subtle nuances going on with the guitars. Those nuances is what separates this band from all others, and why they're really so difficult to replicate. The granularity of the guitar work is so hard to copy.

[@michaelthompson4949]

When you said "his voice was an instrument in and of itself". That's exactly how scripture describes Lucifer ( when he was the worship leader). To be clear I'm not bashing anything here, just surprised about your description.

[@ericarnaud7983]

I was fortunate enough to see AC/DC with Bon Scott. It was a sad day when he died. Though Brian Johnson brought a "new" voice to the band, I was happy they didn't disband. 👍

[@G8GTJav]

Bon was incomparable, such a character. His singing was clear as a bell yet he also had a whiskeyness to his voice. He was such a huge loss, it's amazing they continued on with the band. Oh, and that line is actually "If you want to be a star of stage and "screen", look out, it's rough and mean." Love those lyrics. Feels like they are telling their rock 'n roll story.

[@mountainguyed67]

I didn’t catch that she got that line wrong.

[@derekfabbro9075]

Doesn't matter where you are or what you're doing. Whenever you hear AC/DC your toe starts tapping and you reach for volume everytime. Great Rock should always be played loud and proud. If it's to loud you're to old. Love your talent of breaking down the music you hear and feel. Keep on Rockin girl.

[@akelagold]

One of the greatest rock & roll songs ever written and preformed.

[@kevinfortson4573]

Seeing your face light up at the bag pipes was one of the most joyous things I've witnessed in years. I feel the same way and intense connections to a lot of music and its not something that I can easily put into words. However, the expression on your face speaks volumes for something I cannot describe. I honestly shed a few tears of happiness.

[@boisebroncoadventures]

His clarity and annunciation is so much better than Brian’s. Also the songwriting and lyrical genius of his work set him in a class of his own. His ability to insinuate set a standard for his song writing that I miss so much in modern music, at first listen your like “Is he singing about a card game or an STD?” What the?!? He was one of a kind no doubt!!!

[@vincentstephenson2397]

What an absolute legend. My childhood hero. Bon Scott forever, the best frontman in rock, there are other great ones, but one Bon.

[@scottcunningham3110]

Yes sir, only one Bon.

[@CW-mx7eb]

Loved the humor Bon Scott put into his vocals. They just aren't the same band without him.

[@craigslue]

Truly one of the greatest bands of all time! There's not a bad song by AC/DC with either Bon or Brian!

[@ansc6472]

Some songs on flick of the switch and fly on the wall are mediocre

[@moxig5717]

I just saw the best tribute band, called LA bonfire, do yourself a favor, I feel like I’ve seen the original band since I never got to see them ! they are a carbon copy of Bon

[@MK356BC]

Hit or miss with Brian....Bon is the best.

[@fraserstevenson6076]

Its gavitas to Brian that he always sings Bon Songs like Bon.

[@scottedwards33]

The Young brothers with their interplay and never ending well of riffs are the heart and soul of ac/dc no matter who is on vocals. I’ve always thought, that if you boil down rock music to its essential elements, you have ac/dc.

[@rodneykandel3162]

Thanks for the Reaction to AC/DC. In the 90's, my mom met my Step-father Redd. We didn't get along well in the beginning. He was a strange man to say the least. I don't think he liked or maybe knew how to handle kids. Mom had 2. But we eventually came to be ok with him. One way me and him connected is AC/DC. I love it and so did he. He had a book shelf full of AC/DC stuff. Box sets, records, cd's, VHS tapes, DVDs, you name it, it was all AC/DC. Christmas 2008 he bought me and my brother tickets to go with him to AC/DC Black Ice Tour, January 2009. It was great. It was upper deck seats but AC/DC is notoriously loud so we had no trouble hearing. They were awesome. They rocked!! First and only concert I've ever been to. It was a good bonding experience. Redd died April 2022. I believe AC/DC will probably always remind me of him and that awesome night. Thanks again!!

[@kellismith4329]

They will forever connect generations, timeless music

[@1keinic1]

I love how Elizabeth gets that AC/DC just loves to jam, producing a happy energetic atmosphere that everyone gets to enjoy. I know it sounds silly but I get kind of emotional when I see other people react the same way I do about things. These are the special moments in life that are beautiful and make you feel good inside.

[@douglaslafreniere5707]

Classic ! Bon Scott was one of a kind, so unique, pure rock with amazing vocals

[@nickfromnebraska]

Oh man, if you love this one, you would love the legendary Bon Scott and the boys doing the song “Jailbreak”. His voice is just incredible, and their music grooves like nothing else.

[@missymakesdomeredith8072]

Oh yes definitely Jail Break, I was thinking the same

[@skylargrey5973]

@@missymakesdomeredith8072 Love jailbreak and Live Wire just oozes Bon as well.

[@metalmark1214]

Great to see you doing this one Elizabeth. Bon Scott on the bagpipes. Hey, you just have to love a rock band that has bagpipes. Kirk, I hope you have your kilt on for this one.

[@otisdriftwood8469]

Bon Scott is pure rock n roll genius. I wish I had the chance to see him live. Ac/dc at their best, no doubt.

[@pillarhood471]

What a loveable stinker he was! ❤ The sneer, the smile, the snarl, the style - goddang, he was the best 🙌🙌🙌

[@livewireblanco]

For someone who doesn't really listen to AC/DC you nailed their style well. 3 notes and rock out! And all their songs have a groove to them!

[@Martos59]

Malcom guitar sound and playing is just phenomenal. Bon delivers the best lyric about rock and roll!! Great vocal, great conviction and delivery.

[@SusanFritz-v7i]

Bon Scott, for me is the premier singer of AC/DC and I really appreciate that you are doing this episode of them in his era. It was the first time I ever had heard of AC/DC. His death was a tragedy and the result of his alcohol addiction and abuse. I always felt that he left us too soon. Yes, I am a 67 year old woman but I do miss him and the original band.

[@adamschaeffer3614]

This was it. Bon at the helm of AcDc. Any time you need a shot in the arm they usually do the trick. 'Live Wire' is another high-energy favorite, as is 'Jailbreak'. And the entire Powerage album is 100% hits from beginning to end. 'Down payment Blues' and 'Sin City' are standouts but its all great.

[@Pisnaz]

Powerage was my first cassette tape with my new player. It was gifted to me with my, top load mono cassette player, and after a week of non stop playing the tape was "disappeared" by my parents, but it was too late I was a fan.

[@ericl1166]

Yes, Powerage is my favorite AC/DC album!

[@davis_v1876]

I love how AC/DC generally repeats a formula over and over again and is still so fun to listen to

[@Samitchjr]

50 years, name any band that could take a signature sound and make it work for 50 years, they are Rock n Roll gods.

[@spinynorman887]

I absolutely LOVE Liz's slow smile and chin drop when the bagpipes kick in! I used to think that AC/DC got me through puberty. Looking back, I have to amend that to "They kickstarted my puberty!" I was in high school when this song was released, and I have been hooked ever since! Two "Must Listen" Bon Scott jams: "TNT" and "Let There Be Rock". Love ya, Liz!

[@THCya97961]

I loved the look on your face when the bag pipes kicked in. CLASSIC!

[@Peterepeat55]

Bon Scott is a legend, that particular video, was done on a Saturday Morning in Melbourne Australia i followed them around for 2 hours. Brilliant