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AC/DC – Highway to Hell (Official Video)

424,256,440 views Nov 10, 2012

Here are some facts about AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” song and video:

Origin of the Title: The famous title was coined by guitarist Angus Young, who used the phrase to describe the band’s brutal and exhausting touring schedule in 1978 as “a f***ing highway to hell.”
Bon Scott’s Final Album: Highway to Hell (1979) was the last album recorded by AC/DC’s original lead singer, Bon Scott, who tragically died in February 1980, just months after its release.
Australian Connection: The song is also linked to Australia’s Canning Highway, which was nicknamed the “Highway to Hell” due to its notorious reputation for traffic accidents, especially near a steep decline where drivers sped toward a popular bar called The Raffles.
Breakthrough Producer: This album marked the first collaboration with producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who refined the band’s sound and helped them achieve their first major commercial success, making the song their first to chart in the U.S.
Almost Lost Forever: The initial idea for the song—the core riff and drum beat—was recorded by Angus and Malcolm Young on a cassette tape. The tape was nearly ruined when it was unraveled by a child, but Bon Scott managed to repair it, saving the blueprint for the classic track.
Controversial Imagery: The album and song drew significant backlash and criticism from religious groups due to the title and the cover art, which featured Angus Young wearing devil horns and a spiked tail.