Highway To Hell
AC/DC
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Living easy, living free Season ticket on a one-way ride Asking nothing, leave me be Taking everything in my stride Don't need reason, don't need rhyme Ain't nothing I would rather do Going down, party time My friends are gonna be there too I'm on the highway to hell On the highway to hell Highway to hell I'm on the highway to hell No stop signs, speed limit Nobody's gonna slow me down Like a wheel, gonna spin it Nobody's gonna mess me around Hey Satan, paid my dues Playing in a rocking band Hey mama, look at me I'm on my way to the promised land, whoo! I'm on the highway to hell Highway to hell I'm on the highway to hell Highway to hell Don't stop me I'm on the highway to hell On the highway to hell I'm on the highway to hell On the highway Yeah, highway to hell I'm on the highway to hell Highway to hell Highway to hell And I'm going down All the way Whoa! I'm on the highway to hell
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Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Year"Highway to Hell" was released in 1979 as the opening track and first single from AC/DC's album of the same name.
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Success on the ChartsThe song reached number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. It ranked amongst top 10 in several countries and achieved triple platinum status in the U.S.
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Last Album with Bon ScottThe 'Highway to Hell' album was the last featuring lead vocalist Bon Scott, who died the following year in 1980.
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Not About SatanismMany thought this song was about promoting Satanism, a claim that AC/DC vehemently denied. Instead, the "hell” in the song represented their constant travels and difficult times on tour.
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SongwritersThe song was written by AC/DC members Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.
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Iconic Guitar RiffThe song features one of the most iconic guitar riffs in rock music, created by Angus Young.
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Recognition"Highway to Hell" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many musicians have covered "Highway to Hell," including Maroon 5, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel.
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InfluenceThis song has been used in numerous TV shows, movies, and video games, becoming a part of popular culture.
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Dreamt Up LyricsContrary to popular belief, Bon Scott wrote the lyrics of the song in less than 20 minutes after waking up from a dream.
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Album CoverThe album cover featuring Angus with horns and a devil's tail caused controversy, furthering people’s belief that the band was promoting Satanism.
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Robert Lange's RoleThe song, and the album it came from, were produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who helped raise the band's musical and production standards.
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