AC/DC Songs & Biggest Hits – Top 10 All-Time
Last Updated: June 20, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell
AC/DC is an Australian (Sydney) rock band that included heavy metal and blues-infused. The founding members of the band consist of brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. After the recording of the album Highway to Hell, Bon Scott died. The lead singer role Scott was replaced by Brian Johnson.
The band had multiple drummers including Phil Rudd, Simon Wright, and Chris Slade. AC/DC is in the top five highest selling bands of all-time. In 2003, AC/DC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
So what AC/DC song will be number 1? Well, let’s get started!
Best AC/DC Songs List
#1 Back In Black
Released in 1981
On Album Back in Black
Did you know this song is a tribute to their former band member Bon Scott? The song is considered one of the greatest rock songs of all-time and rose to number thirty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Forget the hearse ’cause I never die
I got nine lives
Cat’s eyes
Abusin’ every one of them and running wild
‘Cause I’m back
#2 You Shook Me All Night Long
Released in 1980
On Album Back in Black
The story of the song is about a night with a beautiful woman. The song peaked at number thirty-five on the Billboard Hot 100.
Now I’m back in the ring to take another swing
That the walls were shaking, the Earth was quaking
My mind was aching and we were making it
And you shook me all night long
#3 Highway to Hell
Released in 1979
On Album Highway to Hell
The backstory of the song comes from the demands of a touring band on the road. The song reached number forty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Goin’ down
Party time
My friends are gonna be there too, yeah
I’m on the highway to hell
#4 Thunderstruck
Released in 1990
On Album The Razors Edge
The song went Platinum in the United States and is a staple entrance song for events.
Sound of the drums
Beating in my heart
The thunder of guns
Tore me apart
You’ve been
Thunderstruck
#5 T.N.T.
Released in 1976
On Album High Voltage
‘Cause I’m T.N.T., I’m dynamite
T.N.T., and I’ll win the fight
T.N.T., I’m a power load
T.N.T., watch me explode
#6 Hells Bells
Released in 1980
On Album Back in Black
Did you know the song was the entrance music for future Hall of Fame closer pitcher Trevor Hoffman for the San Diego Padres?
You got me ringing, Hell’s bells
My temperature’s high, Hell’s bells
You get the flame
#7 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Released in 1976
On Album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
The story of the song invites people experiencing problems to either call or visit at home. Then he will personally do things to resolve those problems.
Pick up the phone
I’m here alone
Or make a social call
Come right in
Forget about him
We’ll have ourselves a ball
#8 For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
Released in 1982
On Album For Those About to Rock, We Salute You
The story of the song is based on an ancient salute used by Roman prisoners to be executed in the Colosseum. Did you know that the symbolistic cannons on the album came from Princess Diana’s royal wedding playing on the TV in the background and the band liked it as part of the song and it snowballed from there?
Like a bolt right out of the blue
The sky’s alight with the guitar fight
Heads will roll and rock tonight
#9 Shoot to Thrill
Released in 1980
On Album Back in Black
I’m like evil, I get under your skin
Just like a bomb that’s ready to blow
‘Cause I’m illegal, I got everything
That all you women might need to know
#10 Who Made Who
Released in 1986
On Album Who Made Who
Who picked up the bill, and who made who?
Yeah
Who made who
Who turned the screw?
Other AC/DC Fan Favorites
Moneytalks
Released in 1990
On Album The Razors Edge
The claim is on you
The sights are on me
So what do you do
That’s guaranteed
Hey little girl, you broke the laws
You hustle, you deal, you steal from us all
Shot in the Dark
Released in 2020
On Album Power Up
A shot in the dark
Make you feel alright
A shot in the dark
All through the whole night
AC/DC Highest-Charting Songs – Mainstream Rock
- #1 Big Gun, 1993
- #1 Hard as a Rock, 1995
- #1 Stiff Upper Lip, 2000
- #1 Rock ‘n’ Roll Train, 2008
- #1 Shot in the Dark, 2020
- #3 Moneytalks, 1990
- #4 Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, 1980
- #4 For Those About to Rock, 1982
- #5 Thunderstruck, 1990
- #5 Play Ball, 2014
- #6 Dirty Eyes. 1997
- #7 Satellite Blues. 2000
- #8 Rock or Bust, 2014
- #9 Let’s Get It Up, 1982
- #9 Cover You in Oil, 1996
If you have an opinion on our AC/DC top 10 songs list, be sure to leave a comment below.
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Hi Deborah. Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, it is a great song and we added it as an honorable mention fan favorite.
It’s a decent attempt at a virtualy, impossible task: the definitive, AC/DC top ten; as ALL “lists” are personal & subjective.
Studio wise, you missed:
Live Wire
Up to my neck in you
Kicked in the teeth
Squealer
Playing with girls
Send for the man
just to list a few that they rarely, if ever, play live.
Live:
Guns for Hire
Sin City
Riff Raff
Let there be rock
Bad boy boogie
As I wrote earlier, it’s subjective, and I’m a bit of a fan…. I’m an old-school fan, that has seen them live in 29 countries, yes, 29; And, fortunately/unfortunately, their last 2 shows at MSG & in Philly. Anyway, thanks for your work…cheers.
Thank for the feedback and list A. Yes, our lists are all subjective and yes, super fans will definitely have your own lists of favorite songs.
back in black is my 6 favorite song
Thanks, Ethan. What is your #1?