Moneytalks

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"Moneytalks" is a song written by Malcolm and Angus Young and produced by Bruce Fairbairn for the hard rock band AC/DC. Originally released on 24 September 1990 on the album The Razors Edge, it was later released as a single that year. A live version of the song recorded on the band's 1990–1991 Razors Edge World Tour appeared on AC/DC's 1992 live album, Live.[1]

"Moneytalks"
UK single cover
Single by AC/DC
from the album The Razors Edge
B-side"Mistress for Christmas" (UK) "Borrowed Time" (US)
"Down on the Borderline" (Aus)
Released12 November 1990
Recorded1990
GenreHard rock
Length3:45
LabelATCO
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Bruce Fairbairn
AC/DC singles chronology
"Thunderstruck"
(1990)
"Moneytalks"
(1990)
"Are You Ready"
(1991)
Music video
"Moneytalks" on YouTube

The song is one of AC/DC's biggest hits, breaking the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, (becoming the band's 1st top 40 hit on the Hot 100 since Back in Black in 1981) the UK Singles Charts, and the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It is the band's highest charting single to date in the United States, peaking at #23. 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.

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1990–1991)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[2]21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3]26
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4]12
Ireland (IRMA)[5]15
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6]28
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7]24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8]9
UK Singles (OCC)[9]36
US Billboard Hot 100[10]23
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[11]3

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[12]100

References