Thunderstruck
AC/DC
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Thunder, thunder, thunder, thunder I was caught In the middle of a railroad track I looked round And I knew there was no turning back My mind raced And I thought what could I do And I knew There was no help, no help from you Sound of the drums Beating in my heart The thunder of guns Tore me apart You've been Thunderstruck Rode down the highway Broke the limit, we hit the town Went through to Texas, yeah Texas, and we had some fun We met some girls Some dancers who gave a good time Broke all the rules Played all the fools Yeah yeah they, they, they blew our minds And I was shaking at the knees Could I come again please Yeah them ladies were too kind You've been Thunderstruck I was shaking at the knees Could I come again please Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck It's alright, we're doin' fine It's alright, we're doin' fine, fine, fine Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck Thunderstruck, baby, baby Thunderstruck, you've been Thunderstruck Thunderstruck, Thunderstruck You've been Thunderstruck
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Written by: Angus McKinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Creation Fact"Thunderstruck" was released in 1990 as the lead single on their 1990 album, "The Razors Edge."
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Chart Performance FactThe song peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. It also reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Composition FactThe signature riff created by Angus Young was inspired by a lightning storm during flight. This later influenced the song's title -"Thunderstruck".
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Live Performances Fact"Thunderstruck" is often used to open AC/DC's concerts and was also performed at the 2015 Grammy Awards ceremony.
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Music Video FactDirected by David Mallet, the music video for "Thunderstruck" features the band in a warehouse-like setting. It became one of the most popular videos ever made by the band.
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Cultural Influence FactThe song is widely used for sporting events, due to its high energy and hardcore rock sound. It’s particularly popular in American football and is often played during games to energize the crowd.
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Notable Cover FactThe song has been covered by several famous musicians, including Steve'n'Seagulls, a Finnish country band who performed a bluegrass version of it.
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Soundtrack Appearance Fact"Thunderstruck" has become a staple in pop culture, featuring on the soundtracks of several films, including "Iron Man 2," "Varsity Blues," and "Planes."
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Guitar Technique FactThe song is known for its unique guitar riff. Angus Young plays the fretting hand part of the opening sequence with a technique known as 'pull-offs' and 'hammer-ons', which gives it a distinct sound.
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Success FactAs of July 2020, the song has sold over 3 million digital copies since it became available for digital download.
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Record-Breaking Fact"Thunderstruck" broke a record in Australia by becoming the longest-charting song in ARIA Singles Chart history with a staggering 201 weeks on the chart.
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