Let There Be Rock

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About Let There Be Rock

"Let There Be Rock" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the third and title track of their album Let There Be Rock, released in March 1977, and was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. It was also released as a single, with a B-side of "Problem Child", in 1977.


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In the beginning
Back in nineteen fifty five
Man didn't know about a rock 'n' roll show
And all that jive
The white man had the smoltz
The black man had the blues
No one knew what they was gonna do
But Tchaikovsky had the news
He said 

Let there be sound, and there was sound
Let there be light, and there was light
Let there be drums, and there was drums
Let there be guitar, and there was guitar
Let there be rock

And it came to pass
That rock 'n' roll was born
All across the land every rockin' band
Was blowing up a storm
An the guitar man got famous
The businessman got rich
And in every bar there was a super star
With a seven year itch
There were fifteen million fingers
Learning how to play
And you could hear the fingers picking
And this is what they had to say

Let there be light
Sound
Drums
Guitar
Let there be rock

One night in a club called the shaking hand
There was a ninety two decibel rocking band
The music was good and the music was loud
And the singer turned and he said to the crowd

Let there be rock

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AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who have remained constant members. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the highest-grossing bands of all time. more »

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Written by: RONALD BELFORD SCOTT, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Song Identification
"Let There Be Rock" is a song by the Australian rock band, AC/DC.
Album Identity
The song is the title track of their album "Let There Be Rock", released in 1977.
Authorship
"Let There Be Rock" was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. The Young brothers are guitarist members while Bon Scott is the band's original vocalist.
Genre
AC/DC is known for their hard rock and heavy metal style and "Let There Be Rock" reflects this direction.
Song Composition
The song is famous for its pounding two-chord verse, one of the most simple and effective in rock music.
Live Performances
"Let There Be Rock" became one of AC/DC's most popular concert staples and is often performed as a closer during their concerts.
Vocalist Change
It's one of the last songs featuring Bon Scott who sadly passed away in 1980. The band then continued with new vocalist, Brian Johnson.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song "Let There Be Rock", the last AC/DC video featuring Bon Scott.
Instrumental Features
This song showcases Angus Young's guitar playing skills, particularly his finger-tapping abilities.
Song Narrative
The song is considered a biblical parody that suggests rock and roll was given to mankind by the gods.
Critical Response
“Let There Be Rock” has often been cited as a fan favorite and considered an anthem for rock music.
Album Art
The cover of the album depicts Angus Young jumping mid-air on a stage playing his Gibson SG guitar, reflecting the energetic performances the band is known for.
Recognition
Despite not being released as a single, the song made the famous “1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die” list.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately 6 minutes and 15 seconds, longer than the average popular song length.
Cultural Influence
The phrase "Let There Be Rock" has been adopted as a slogan by various rock radio stations and music festivals all across the globe.

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