Top 10 Best Songs by AC/DC

It starts with that hypnotic guitar line by Angus Young, played with one hand (tapping). The "Thunder!" chant builds the tension to a boiling point. When the drums kick in, you feel the ground shake. The song is pure adrenaline. It thunders through like a thunderstorm that won't pass. The ultimate combination of technical virtuosity and brute force.

The opening riff is iconic in its simplicity. Bon Scott sings not about damnation, but about the freedom of touring. The chorus is grand and sweeping. Despite the dark title, the music is cheerful and energetic. It's the ultimate statement of the band: living on the edge and enjoying it.

An ode to a full-figured lady from Tasmania. The tempo is murderously high. Bon Scott tells the story with such pleasure and bravado that you can't help but laugh. The stop-start moments in the riff make it dynamic and exciting. Live, this song is often stretched with the audience chanting "Angus!" It's rock-'n'roll in its purest, most unpolished form.

Defined by that one, bone-dry riff that every guitarist learns first. It's the ultimate comeback statement: "I'm back!" The production is crystal clear and brutally hard. The rhythm section of Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams lays a concrete foundation. The song radiates indestructible self-confidence. Tough, tight and timeless.

Probably their most "poppy" song, if you can use that word for AC/DC. It's about a wild night and the lyrics are full of double entendre humor. The chorus is irresistibly catchy. The solo is melodic and classic. It's the sound of a band that, despite the loss of their singer, decides to celebrate life. A party song par excellence.

The opening track of "Back in Black," a tribute album to the deceased Bon Scott. The ominous church bell in the intro immediately sets a dark mood. The guitar riff is slow, heavy and melancholic. Brian Johnson makes his entrance and immediately proves he can handle the job. It's somber, but powerful; a eulogy with balls.

A high-speed train without brakes. This song tells the creation story of rock-'n'roll as a biblical tale. Everything here is on maximum setting. The guitar solos by Angus Young fly around your ears and seem to never stop. It's an endurance test of pure energy and passion for the genre.

The "Oi! Oi! Oi!" at the beginning is one of the most famous chants in rock music. The song bursts with rebellious energy and attitude. Bon Scott sounds most dangerous here. The drum beat is so simple that everyone can tap along, but the impact is enormous. It's a short fuse that leads to a musical explosion.

From the Bon Scott era. The lyrics read like an advertisement for a hitman, delivered with a hefty dose of black humor and swagger. The riff is simple and threatening. The group singing in the chorus is raw and invites you to scream along. It's dirty, bluesy rock-'n'roll that sounds like it was recorded in a dark alley.

An epic song that is closed live with real cannon fire. The tempo is slower and heavier than most of their work, giving it a majestic feel. The buildup to the finale is a masterclass in rock dramatics. Brian Johnson screams the lungs out of his body while the guitars swell. It's a tribute to the fans, grand and loud.