Moneytalks
1990 single by AC/DC
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"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.[1]
| "Moneytalks" | ||||
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UK single cover | ||||
| Single by AC/DC | ||||
| from the album The Razors Edge | ||||
| B-side | "Down on the Borderline" | |||
| Released | 12 November 1990 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Albert Productions | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Bruce Fairbairn | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Moneytalks" on YouTube | ||||
"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.
Personnel
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Slade – drums
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1990–1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 21 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] | 26 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4] | 12 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] | 94 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[6] | 7 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 15 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] | 28 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] | 24 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 9 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 36 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 23 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[16] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 12 November 1990 |
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ATCO | [17] |
| Australia | 19 November 1990 | Albert Productions | [18] | |
| Japan | 25 January 1991 | Mini-CD | ATCO | [19] |