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Album Club: AC/DC Back In Black

Steve Lamacq plays AC/DC's massive album Back in Black in full as part of the 6 Music Album Club.

Join the album club and listen along as Steve Lamacq plays AC/DC's Back in Black in full.

Released in July 1980, it was the band's first album to feature singer Brian Johnson, following the death of the band's previous lead singer Bon Scott. The album was the follow up to their commercial breakthrough album - 1979's Highway to Hell. The band had planned to record a follow-up quickly, but in February 1980 Bon Scott died from alcohol poisoning. However, instead of disbanding, AC/DC decided to carry on and recruited Johnson before heading to the Bahamas to record. The album's all-black cover was designed as a "sign of mourning" for Scott.

The album was a massive success with estimated sales of 50 million worldwide. It is often stated to be the second biggest album of all time.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 17 Nov 2021 18:00

Music Played

  • AC/DC

    Hells Bells

    • Back In Black.
  • AC/DC

    Shoot To Thrill

    • BACK IN BLACK.
  • AC/DC

    What Do You Do for Money Honey

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    Givin' The Dog A Bone

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    Let Me Put My Love Into You

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    Back In Black

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    You Shook Me All Night Long

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    Have a Drink on Me

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    Shake A Leg

    • Back in Black.
  • AC/DC

    Rock 'n' Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

    • Back in Black.
  • Iron Maiden

    Run To The Hills

    • Edward The Great - Iron Maiden's Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Nov 2021 18:00