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AC/DC Greatest Song? I Gotta Set the Record Straight

AC/DC Greatest Song? I Gotta Set the Record Straight

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🔥 If you're an AC/DC fan, this episode is a must-watch.In this electrifying and deeply nostalgic conversation, Robert and Gary dive into two of the most iconic rock albums of all time: Back in Black and Highway to Hell, both released in July (1980 & 1979 respectively). What starts as a tribute turns into a full-blown, data-driven, memory-packed debate on what might be the greatest AC/DC song ever recorded.Expect vintage stereo memories, shoutouts to School of Rock, personal anecdotes, and a treasure trove of musical insight and humor.LINK TO THE ARTICLE WE DISCUSShttps://audioinkradio.com/2025/06/the-greatest-ac-dc-song-of-all-time-is-up-for-debate/ @AudioInkRadio🕒 TIMESTAMPS00:00 – AC/DC in July: Two legendary albums00:53 – Robert: “Back in Black is the greatest rock album ever”02:13 – First time hearing Back in Black on vinyl03:28 – Why “You Shook Me All Night Long” always packed the stage04:35 – Rock vs. Metal: Where AC/DC fits in05:24 – Post-disco era context + Bon Scott tribute06:19 – Still selling out stadiums 45 years later07:13 – Audio Ink Radio article sparks the debate08:44 – The Brian Johnson phenomenon: Losing Bon Scott and going bigger10:18 – Can you replace a legend? INXS, Van Halen comparisons11:31 – Why “Thunderstruck” doesn’t deserve the crown13:05 – “For Those About to Rock” – underrated classic?14:04 – Favorite song debate begins: Robert makes his pick16:20 – Robert’s bold take: “Highway to Hell is the best rock song ever”17:29 – Why Highway to Hell encapsulates all of rock & roll18:51 – Bon Scott’s grin & Angus’ horns: The perfect rock image20:10 – Quick shoutout to the channel’s playlists (Rush, KISS, Van Halen, etc.)21:10 – Spotify showdown: Top 10 most-streamed AC/DC songs22:15 – Highway to Hell leads Spotify with nearly 2 billion streams23:23 – Surprising entries (like “Rock n Roll Train”)25:22 – The shocking stream numbers vs. physical sales26:15 – The genius of Mutt Lange’s production across albums27:55 – Robert’s ‘Back in Black’ Christmas memory + monster furniture stereo30:57 – AC/DC + Foreigner + Journey = the ultimate 1980 Christmas32:08 – Vintage record changers and shiny console stereos33:30 – The Shakers: South America’s Beatles?34:32 – AC/DC album art: bold, simple, iconic35:25 – Final thoughts: Do you agree with Robert’s opinions?36:32 – Total Spotify stats: 312 songs and 40.4 billion streams38:08 – Special guest Ira picks “It’s a Long Way to the Top” thanks to School of Rock39:40 – Join the conversation: What’s YOUR favorite AC/DC album and song?🎯 KEY DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTSIs Back in Black the greatest rock album ever recorded?Is Highway to Hell actually the greatest rock song of all time?Does Thunderstruck belong in the top 10? (Spoiler: We say no.)How did AC/DC recover from the loss of Bon Scott and come back stronger?Why simplicity and raw energy might be AC/DC’s secret weapon📊 TOP STREAMED AC/DC SONGS (Spotify)**Highway to Hell – 1.976BThunderstruck – 1.881BBack in Black – 1.891BYou Shook Me All Night Long – 1.4BTNT – 860MHell’s Bells – 501MShoot to Thrill – 500M+Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – 429MIt’s a Long Way to the Top – 325MRock n Roll Train – 237M👉 Combined: Over 10 billion streams just from the top 10!📣 CALL TO ACTIONWhat’s YOUR pick?🎸 Greatest AC/DC song?💿 Best AC/DC album?🧠 Favorite memory tied to a track?Drop your answer in the comments. And if this video brought back some memories or taught you something new, consider sharing it with a fellow fan and subscribing for more.📲 HASHTAGS & MENTIONS#ACDC #BackInBlack #HighwayToHell #BonScott #BrianJohnson #MuttLange #ClassicRock #VinylRecords #YouShookMeAllNightLong #SchoolOfRock #GreatestRockSongs #ACDCfans #HardRockHistory #RobertJohnHadfield #GaryCasella #Audiomover #UtahSouthStudios #MusicDiscussion #SpotifyStats #rocknostalgia

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