Which AC/DC song [Archive]

Mayfield

11-06-2010, 04:44 PM

So I know this is a lame question....but I wanted to get perspective from those that gig a lot more than I do these days...

We have a coporate gig coming up (we all work together) and we have landed on a song list of great songs that cover a lot of ground and will just be fun to play. We have a diverse work group of about 1K people so we are trying to mix it up with genres as well as picking songs that everyone will know.

So the dumb question of the day is...for one of our rock songs....

AC/DC:

Back in Black or Thunderstruck?

I think BNB is more universal that Thunderstruck but we are having a debate as the band mates are split on this one. So I was just curious from those that play out and play either song, what gets the more consistent positive reaction? (understanding that most play in clubs that may cater to certain types of music)

Thanks for the feedback...

Steve73

11-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Honestly, I think Shook Me is the best danceable AC/DC tune. Out of your two tunes, I'd say BNB as it is more dance-able without that long intro that Thunderstruck has.

Mayfield

11-06-2010, 04:57 PM

Thanks....forgot to mention the wonderful world of Corporate is not a fan of the theme of Shook Me...as that was our first choice. Gotta love the world of PC!! Blech....

bjjp2

11-06-2010, 05:04 PM

You Shook Me by a mile.
Between the two you mentioned, BIB by a mile.

OogieBoogieMan

11-06-2010, 05:07 PM

You should play Thunderbusters!

Thunderstruck is a fun tune, but Back In Black is the best song they ever made, so that choice is easy to me

CyberFerret

11-06-2010, 05:57 PM

Yes, if 'You Shook Me' is a no go, then BIB would be the next choice.

Unless you modified Thunderstruck a little to shorten the intro etc. - It has a great groove if the crowd is in a head banging mood at the end of the night.. :)

Jd3

11-06-2010, 06:06 PM

Thanks....forgot to mention the wonderful world of Corporate is not a fan of the theme of Shook Me...as that was our first choice. Gotta love the world of PC!! Blech....

I guess they might nix Big Balls, then, eh ? :hide2:D:D

bjjp2

11-06-2010, 06:07 PM

I guess they might nix Big Balls, then, eh ? :hide2:D:D

And "Giving The Dog a Bone" is probably out?

PAF

11-06-2010, 06:43 PM

unless you have a vocalist that can *really* sing AC/DC .. neither

nealpolitan

11-06-2010, 06:47 PM

Then I guess Beatin' Around the Bush and Sink the Pink are straight out.... In fact, you'll have to skip the entire Bon Scott catalog as they are universally about sex, booze, boozy sex, and crime.

Good luck!

respects1

11-06-2010, 06:50 PM

out of the available choices i have to say BIB is the stronger candidate, hope the corporate types get down with their champagne glasses high in the air.......

skydog

11-06-2010, 06:56 PM

always love the leads in A Touch Too Much

Stike

11-06-2010, 07:19 PM

unless you have a vocalist that can *really* sing AC/DC .. neither

This and then some.

zztomato

11-06-2010, 07:32 PM

Highway to Hell is a good one.

grego7

11-06-2010, 07:33 PM

Whole Lotta Rosie or Highway to Hell would get my vote.

Out of the two options you present: Back in Black hands down.

Mayfield

11-06-2010, 07:41 PM

This and then some.

Not quite the full whiskey soaked tone as Brian or Bon....but can easily hit the notes and his style is close enough that it sounds great with the band at full tilt. Because it is amongst co workers, just the fact that we are all up on stage rocking out will get a huge positive reaction. So we will have a little grace on our side.

Thanks for all of the feedback!!

Polynitro

11-06-2010, 07:41 PM

this:

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Or this:
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bjjp2

11-06-2010, 07:48 PM

I suppose "Let Me Put My Love Into You" is another non-starter?

I'd do this one.

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grego7

11-06-2010, 08:23 PM

Forgot this one:

Have a Drink On Me - should be okay with Corporate? :dunno

Polynitro

11-06-2010, 08:26 PM

anything off of Powerage or Let there be Rock

erksin

11-06-2010, 10:15 PM

Girls Got Rhythm

jcs

11-07-2010, 12:59 AM

Powerage is the best album ever recorded by AC/DC imo (saw the tour, yes i'm biased).

However 'Big Balls' sounds appropriate.

dumbell78

11-07-2010, 01:21 AM

Of the two I would go BIB.

steve108819

11-07-2010, 02:24 AM

Back In Black is the best song they ever made:barf

I couldn't diagree more. Most played, maybe. But best? Hardly.

edwarddavis

11-07-2010, 02:32 AM

Highway. To hell no more replies needed

Shake

11-07-2010, 03:45 AM

For a corporate gig such as yours--the only appropriately themed AC/DC tune is:

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JimmyR

11-07-2010, 04:08 AM

Of the two definitely BiB. If it was me I'd be keen on either Whole Lotta Rosie or Riff Raff. Also agree that Powerage is by far their best. I hear a fair bit of Billy Gibbons in Angus' playing there.

mrmuzikhead

11-07-2010, 04:47 AM

another vote for Powerage.

harpinon

11-07-2010, 06:11 AM

Any song from back in black should fill the dance floor but my fav is have a drink on me.

Mayfield

11-07-2010, 05:24 PM

Thanks everyone for the great help!!!! I appreicate everyone's input very much!

Cymbaline

11-07-2010, 06:09 PM

Sin City.

Cymbaline

11-07-2010, 06:10 PM

Thanks....forgot to mention the wonderful world of Corporate is not a fan of the theme of Shook Me...as that was our first choice. Gotta love the world of PC!! Blech....
PC pretty much eliminates anything by AC/DC. :)
If it were me, I'd want to REALLY go Un-PC, just for spite:

Big Balls
Crabsody In Blue
She's Got Balls
Love At First Feel
Squealer
:boxer:rotflmao

HoboMan

11-07-2010, 06:18 PM

Back in Black

Gretsch6136

11-07-2010, 07:52 PM

BIB is the most appropriate of the two you mentioned.

However, We've done Rock'n'Roll Train at a corporate show and it went down a treat.

It was at the staff show for the city's public transport network. we prefaced the song by saying the lyrics "Runaway Train - running right off the tracks" in no way reflected the service provided by client! Was quite funny actually!!