About the song
“Let There Be Rock” by AC/DC is an electrifying rock anthem that has been shaking the foundations of music since its release in 1977. Penned by the band’s legendary lead guitarist, Angus Young, along with his brother and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, this iconic track is the title song of AC/DC’s fourth studio album, also named “Let There Be Rock.”
With its blistering guitar riffs, pounding rhythm section, and gritty vocals by Bon Scott, “Let There Be Rock” embodies the raw energy and rebellious spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. The song quickly became a staple of AC/DC’s live performances and remains a fan favorite to this day.
Upon its release, “Let There Be Rock” climbed the charts, reaching number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. While it didn’t achieve the same commercial success as some of the band’s other hits, its impact on the rock music landscape was profound, solidifying AC/DC’s status as one of the genre’s most influential acts.
The song’s enduring appeal is evident in its continued popularity among fans of rock music, as well as its inclusion in various lists of the greatest rock songs of all time. From its explosive opening riff to its anthemic chorus, “Let There Be Rock” is a timeless classic that continues to inspire generations of music lovers.
As AC/DC continues to rock stages around the world, “Let There Be Rock” remains an essential part of their setlist, a testament to its enduring legacy and the band’s unrivaled talent for crafting unforgettable rock anthems.
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Lyrics
In the beginning
Back in 1955
Man didn’t know ’bout a rock ‘n’ roll show
And all that jive
The white man had the schmaltz
The black man had the blues
No one knew what they was gonna do
But Tschaikovsky had the news, he said
Let there be sound, and there was sound
Let there be light, and there was light
Let there be drums, there was drums
Let there be guitar, there was guitar
Oh, let there be rock!
And it came to pass
That rock ‘n’ roll was born
All across the land every rockin’ band
Was blowin’ up a storm
And the guitar man got famous
The business man got rich
And in every bar there was a superstar
With a seven year itch
There was fifteen million fingers
Learnin’ how to play
And you could hear the fingers pickin’
And this is what they had to say
Let there be light, sound, drums, guitar
Oh, let there be rock!
One night in a club called the Shakin’ Hand
There was a 42 decibel rockin’ band
And the music was good and the music was loud
And the singer turned and he said to the crowd:
“Let there be rock”