Moneytalks

"Moneytalks" is a song written by Malcolm and Angus Young and produced by Bruce Fairbairn for the hard rock band AC/DC. Originally released on 21 September 1990 on the album The Razors Edge, it was later released as a single in December later that year. A live version of the song recorded on the band's 1990–1991 Razors Edge World Tour appeared on AC/DC's 1992 live album, Live.

"Moneytalks"
UK single cover
Single by AC/DC
from the album The Razors Edge
B-side"Mistress for Christmas", "Borrowed Time" (U.K.), Down On The Borderline (Australia)
Released8 December 1990
Format7-inch single, 12-inch single, CD single, cassette single
Recorded1990
GenreHard rock
Length3:45
LabelATCO
Songwriter(s)Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Producer(s)Bruce Fairbairn
AC/DC singles chronology
"Thunderstruck"
(1990)		 "Moneytalks"
(1990)		 "Are You Ready"
(1991)
Music video
"Moneytalks" on YouTube

The song is one of AC/DC's biggest hits, breaking the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, the UK Singles Charts, and the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It is the band's highest charting single to date in the United States, peaking at #23. 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.

The song appears in the trailer to the 2011 film, Moneyball.

Personnel

Charts

References
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