"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.
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)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)94Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)7
Year-end charts Chart (1991)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)100US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)15
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom12 November 1990ATCOAustralia19 November 1990Albert ProductionsJapan25 January 1991Mini-CDATCO
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