"Moneytalks" is a song written by Malcolm and

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and produced by

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for the

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band

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. 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, ''

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''. The song is one of AC/DC's biggest hits, breaking the

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on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, (becoming the band's 1st top 40 hit on the Hot 100 since

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in 1981) the

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, and the Australian

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. It is the band's highest charting single to date in the United States, peaking at #23. During their subsequent world tour, thousands of "

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" 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

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– lead vocals *

– lead guitar *

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– rhythm guitar, backing vocals *

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– bass guitar, backing vocals *

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– drums

Charts

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References

External links

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