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"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.^[1]

"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 and third and final Top 40 hit), 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)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[2]	21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[3]	26
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[4]	12
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[5]	94
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[6]	7
Ireland (IRMA)^[7]	15
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[8]	28
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[9]	24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[10]	9
UK Singles (Official Charts)^[11]	36
US Billboard Hot 100^[12]	23
US Mainstream Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[13]	3

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)	Position
Canada Top Singles (RPM)^[14]	100
US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)^[15]	15

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[16]	Platinum	80,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United Kingdom	12 November 1990	7-inch vinyl 12-inch vinyl CD cassette	ATCO	^[17]
Australia	19 November 1990	7-inch vinyl 12-inch vinyl CD cassette	Albert Productions	^[18]
Japan	25 January 1991	Mini-CD	ATCO	^[19]

References

↑ "AC/DC - Moneytalks (Official HD Video)". Retrieved 14 October 2021.
↑ "AC/DC – Thunderstruck". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
↑ "AC/DC – Thunderstruck" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
↑ "Top Singles. Volume 53, Issue 13 (1991-03-02)". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
↑ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles". Music & Media. Vol. 7, no. 49. 8 December 1990. p. V.
↑ "Top 10 Songs in Europe". Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 2. 12 January 1991. p. 29.
↑ "AC/DC | IRMA". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – AC/DC" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
↑ "AC/DC – Thunderstruck" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
↑ "AC/DC – Thunderstruck". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
↑ "Official Singles Chart on 1/12/1990 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
↑ "AC-DC Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
↑ "AC-DC Chart History (Mainstream Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
↑ "RPM 100 Hit Tracks of 1991". RPM. 21 December 1991. Retrieved 29 March 2025 – via Library and Archives Canada.
↑ "The Year in Music 1991: Top Album Rock Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 103, no. 51. 21 December 1991. p. YE-41.
↑ "Canadian single certifications – AC/DC – Moneytalks". Music Canada. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
↑ "New Singles". Music Week. 10 November 1990. p. 45.
↑ "New Release Summary: Singles". The ARIA Report. No. 45. 18 November 1990. p. 19.
↑ "AC/DC | マネー・トークス" [AC/DC | Money Talks] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 15 September 2025.

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