Moneytalks
1990 single by AC/DC
"Moneytalks" is a song written by Malcolm and Angus Young and produced by Bruce Fairbairn for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It was released as the second single from the band's 12th studio album, The Razors Edge, on 12 November 1990. A live version of the song recorded on the band's 1990-1991 Razors Edge World Tour appears on AC/DC's 1992 live album, Live.
"Moneytalks" is one of AC/DC's biggest hits, entering the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (becoming the band's highest-charting single), the UK Singles Chart, and the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. In Finland and New Zealand, it became a top-10 hit. During their subsequent world tour, thousands of "Angus Bucks" were dropped on the audience during the song. A music video of the song, directed by David Mallet, was also released, featuring a live performance during the tour. Despite its popularity, it has not been performed in concert by the band since the tour.
The B-side "Down on the Borderline" was recorded in 1987 during the sessions for their previous album, Blow Up Your Video.
01Personnel
- Brian Johnson, lead vocals
- Angus Young, lead guitar
- Malcolm Young, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Cliff Williams, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Slade, drums
02Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1990-1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 21 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 26 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 12 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) | 94 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) | 7 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 15 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 28 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 24 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 9 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts) | 36 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 23 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) | 3 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1991) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 100 |
| US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard) | 15 |
03Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
04Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12 November 1990 |
|
ATCO | |
| Australia | 19 November 1990 | Albert Productions | ||
| Japan | 25 January 1991 | Mini-CD | ATCO |
Sources and credits
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