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Poll--The Weakest Link: AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Round 1

MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
edited February 2019 in Other Music
Ok, if you remember. A few years ago, I went through the Pearl Jam discography doing "Weakest Link" polls. I thought it was a fun time, and since I have really become disinterested in the Porch forum.... HERE WE GO. I will do a few of these for famous / critically acclaimed albums. So.... without further ado

We will play to determine the GREATEST song on AC/DC's album Back In Black.

For anyone new to the game:
You are going to pick the song that you think is the "Weakest Link" after 3 days I remove the three (3) songs with the most votes.
We will then move on to Round 2. - Remember you are voting to eliminate songs from contention.

Lets have fun with this. Remember debating and discussing why your right and others are wrong is always fun.  ;)

Poll--The Weakest Link: AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Round 1 35 votes

Hells Bells
0%
Shoot to Thrill
0%
What Do You Do for Money Honey
17%
cincybearcatBrainofBGAjoberschlakejjflashantares434Meltdown99 6 votes
Given the Dog a Bone
14%
dudemanDewieCoxLoujoetempo_n_grooveBlack,red,yellow 5 votes
Let Me Put My Love into You
34%
jeffbrPonciermookieblalockgoldrushdankindMedozKeeriepadavebuck502000rgambsnjnancydrakeheuer14CsAc99 12 votes
Back in Black
0%
You Shook Me All Night Long
2%
SmallestOceans 1 vote
Have a Drink on Me
0%
Shake a Leg
22%
mcgruff10DukeSpiritHorosBIGDaddyWilHesCalledDyerThirty Bills UnpaidF Me In The BrainHobbes 8 votes
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
8%
2-feign-reluctanceHorse2345Of The Aggie 3 votes
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  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,473
    Given the Dog a Bone
    Just cranked hells bells today!
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Shake a Leg
    Good exercise!

    And the votes are all over the place lol
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  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Shake a Leg
    Glad to see this thread back!!!!  Tough call, right out of the chute! =)
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  • njnancynjnancy Posts: 5,096
    Let Me Put My Love into You
    This song could be removed from the album and it would not be missed. 

    There are a couple that will go pretty easily and then it's gonna get tough.

    I like this - refreshing and fun. Thanks!
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    Shake a Leg
    Gonna be tough after the 1st round.
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  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Posts: 4,338
    What Do You Do for Money Honey
    Nice work! Loved these threads, really keen to see what other bands / albums you have in store for us! Bring it on 
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  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited February 2019
    Let Me Put My Love into You
    2nd and 3rd rounds will be very difficult. Hopefully everyone will enjoy revisiting this album, if you haven't listened to it in a while.
    Post edited by MedozK on
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    Shake a Leg
    So many good songs...but the first few should be relatively simple
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,473
    Given the Dog a Bone

  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    Given the Dog a Bone
    Can’t believe Pollution is already getting votes.

    Something I just noticed...Back In Black, for all its perceived greatness, has quite a few very average songs.

    I gotta put my trust in humanity that Hell’s Bells will be the last left standing.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    'scuse me for interrupting this fine thread for a moment but I'm intrigued by it as there seems to be a lot of love for this album.  I've never much gotten into AC/DC, mainly for the lame reason that one of their best known songs ("You Shook Me All Night Long") still reverberates painfully from what should be a long-forgotten heartbreak (and I'm happily married now several years so it's not so much the specific heartbreak as it is the song reflecting a by-gone pain.)  Anyway, the point is,  that experience stopped me from exploring this album further than what got air play and now exempts me from voting here due to lack of familiarity.  You've all peaked my interest here.  I may have to give this one a fair chance after-all.  

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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    Given the Dog a Bone
    brianlux said:
    'scuse me for interrupting this fine thread for a moment but I'm intrigued by it as there seems to be a lot of love for this album.  I've never much gotten into AC/DC, mainly for the lame reason that one of their best known songs ("You Shook Me All Night Long") still reverberates painfully from what should be a long-forgotten heartbreak (and I'm happily married now several years so it's not so much the specific heartbreak as it is the song reflecting a by-gone pain.)  Anyway, the point is,  that experience stopped me from exploring this album further than what got air play and now exempts me from voting here due to lack of familiarity.  You've all peaked my interest here.  I may have to give this one a fair chance after-all.  

    Start w the album cover.  It's all black in honor of Bon Scott.

    It has one of the most recognizable rock songs in Shook me.

    Hell Bells is a chilling great song and great way to open the album.
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Shake a Leg
    brianlux said:
    'scuse me for interrupting this fine thread for a moment but I'm intrigued by it as there seems to be a lot of love for this album.  I've never much gotten into AC/DC, mainly for the lame reason that one of their best known songs ("You Shook Me All Night Long") still reverberates painfully from what should be a long-forgotten heartbreak (and I'm happily married now several years so it's not so much the specific heartbreak as it is the song reflecting a by-gone pain.)  Anyway, the point is,  that experience stopped me from exploring this album further than what got air play and now exempts me from voting here due to lack of familiarity.  You've all peaked my interest here.  I may have to give this one a fair chance after-all.  


    In my mind... Back in Black and Highway to Hell are the two classic/great ACDC albums- ranking up there with any album ever.

    Some of my friends insist that a few others need to be in the mix, but it's not even close in my mind.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    Shake a Leg
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    brianlux said:
    'scuse me for interrupting this fine thread for a moment but I'm intrigued by it as there seems to be a lot of love for this album.  I've never much gotten into AC/DC, mainly for the lame reason that one of their best known songs ("You Shook Me All Night Long") still reverberates painfully from what should be a long-forgotten heartbreak (and I'm happily married now several years so it's not so much the specific heartbreak as it is the song reflecting a by-gone pain.)  Anyway, the point is,  that experience stopped me from exploring this album further than what got air play and now exempts me from voting here due to lack of familiarity.  You've all peaked my interest here.  I may have to give this one a fair chance after-all.  


    In my mind... Back in Black and Highway to Hell are the two classic/great ACDC albums- ranking up there with any album ever.

    Some of my friends insist that a few others need to be in the mix, but it's not even close in my mind.
    Dirty Deeds is so good....Ride On is my favorite ACDC song.

    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    edited February 2019
    Let Me Put My Love into You
    brianlux said:
    'scuse me for interrupting this fine thread for a moment but I'm intrigued by it as there seems to be a lot of love for this album.  I've never much gotten into AC/DC, mainly for the lame reason that one of their best known songs ("You Shook Me All Night Long") still reverberates painfully from what should be a long-forgotten heartbreak (and I'm happily married now several years so it's not so much the specific heartbreak as it is the song reflecting a by-gone pain.)  Anyway, the point is,  that experience stopped me from exploring this album further than what got air play and now exempts me from voting here due to lack of familiarity.  You've all peaked my interest here.  I may have to give this one a fair chance after-all.  

    Put the album on... sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

    Side Note: I got my first speeding ticket while listening to this album (Shoot to Thrill was actually the song on when I saw the blue lights..lol)
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  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,836
    edited February 2019
    I would  pick every song as a weak link because  AC/DC    never did much for me. 

    I like this type of FUN thread, though. 
    Post edited by cutz on
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    Shake a Leg
    MedozK said:
    brianlux said:
    'scuse me for interrupting this fine thread for a moment but I'm intrigued by it as there seems to be a lot of love for this album.  I've never much gotten into AC/DC, mainly for the lame reason that one of their best known songs ("You Shook Me All Night Long") still reverberates painfully from what should be a long-forgotten heartbreak (and I'm happily married now several years so it's not so much the specific heartbreak as it is the song reflecting a by-gone pain.)  Anyway, the point is,  that experience stopped me from exploring this album further than what got air play and now exempts me from voting here due to lack of familiarity.  You've all peaked my interest here.  I may have to give this one a fair chance after-all.  

    Put the album on... sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

    Side Note: I got my first speeding ticket while listening to this album (Shoot to Thrill was actually the song on when I saw the blue lights..lol)
    It's funny you mention that. I haven't had a ticket in nearly 20 years but the last 2 I got (plus a third warning) were ALL while listening to Soundgarden's Rusty Cage. :lol:
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    Shake a Leg
    BiB is one of those albums that I purchased no less than 5 times over the years.
    Not a huge number that fit that description that I can think of....but this is for sure one.  Pretty sure I played a few tapes until they broke.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    edited February 2019
    You Shook Me All Night Long
    Shake a Leg probably has the best solo on the album. Lol U guys. Gon be tough though.
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  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    You Shook Me All Night Long
    Is this Danny Devito here on vocals?? :lol:
    https://youtu.be/vZEa6FIdeC0
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  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Shake a Leg
    SmallestOceans said:
    Is this Danny Devito here on vocals?? :lol:
    https://youtu.be/vZEa6FIdeC0

    Those guys aren't too shabby!
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    edited February 2019
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!
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  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Shake a Leg
    PJ_Soul said:
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!

    What...

    ... in the gawddamn hell...

    ... is wrong with you?
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    edited February 2019
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!

    What...

    ... in the gawddamn hell...

    ... is wrong with you?
    I dunno. I liked them and listened to them enough in high school to know a ton of lyrics for the rest of my life, but at some point down the road they just started sounding really annoying to me. I'd say this occurred around 1999 or so, lol.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,836
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!

    What...

    ... in the gawddamn hell...

    ... is wrong with you?
    I'm right ther with PJ_Soul as i can't stand AC/DC either. 

    I'm also looking forward to the next polls.
  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,542
    Let Me Put My Love into You
    I haven’t listened to AC/DC in years, so I’ll play along with this one using foggy memories of Back In Black. 

    Looking forward to seeing what other polls the OP has in store!
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    Given the Dog a Bone
    cutz said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!

    What...

    ... in the gawddamn hell...

    ... is wrong with you?
    I'm right ther with PJ_Soul as i can't stand AC/DC either. 

    I'm also looking forward to the next polls.
    This music is definitely dated but there are 3 songs on this album that will never go away and as long as there are strip clubs the song "You shook me" will always be played...
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,423
    Shake a Leg
    Love these threads! :plus_one: 
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    Shake a Leg
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cutz said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!

    What...

    ... in the gawddamn hell...

    ... is wrong with you?
    I'm right ther with PJ_Soul as i can't stand AC/DC either. 

    I'm also looking forward to the next polls.
    This music is definitely dated but there are 3 songs on this album that will never go away and as long as there are strip clubs the song "You shook me" will always be played...
    I prefer my strippers dance to Moneytalks.  :smiley:
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  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Let Me Put My Love into You
    HesCalledDyer said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    cutz said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    I want to play generally, but I can't for this particular poll, because there is no way in hell that I'm going to listen to an AC/DC album to figure out which is the worst song. I wish there was an all of the above option, lol. I can't stand AC/DC.
    Looking forward to the next polls though S_C!

    What...

    ... in the gawddamn hell...

    ... is wrong with you?
    I'm right ther with PJ_Soul as i can't stand AC/DC either. 

    I'm also looking forward to the next polls.
    This music is definitely dated but there are 3 songs on this album that will never go away and as long as there are strip clubs the song "You shook me" will always be played...
    I prefer my strippers dance to Moneytalks.  :smiley:
    @F Me In The Brain requests "Big Balls."

    :lol:
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