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AC/DC - If You Want Blood You've Got It (Live) (1978)
AC/DC – If You Want Blood You’ve Got It (Live) (1978): Album Review, Tracklist & Fun Facts
Released in March 1978, If You Want Blood You’ve Got It is a live album by AC/DC, capturing the band at the peak of their raw, high-energy stage performances. Recorded during their 1977 Australian tour, the album showcases Bon Scott’s charismatic vocals, Angus Young’s electrifying guitar work, and the band’s signature hard rock intensity.
Album Overview
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young, this live album is often regarded as one of the greatest live rock records of the 1970s. It features a mix of hits from AC/DC’s first four studio albums, delivering the raw power, heavy riffs, and gritty vocals that fans had come to expect from their legendary live shows.
If You Want Blood You’ve Got It captures the essence of AC/DC’s high-voltage stage persona, with extended guitar solos, audience interaction, and the energy that made them one of the most electrifying live acts of the era.
Tracklist – AC/DC: If You Want Blood You’ve Got It (Live) (1978)
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Riff Raff
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Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation
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Dog Eat Dog
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The Jack
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High Voltage
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Whole Lotta Rosie
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Let There Be Rock
Album Review
The album opens with “Riff Raff,” immediately setting a high-energy tone with tight guitar riffs and Bon Scott’s commanding vocals. “Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation” capture the band’s playful and rebellious attitude, making the audience feel part of the live experience.
“The Jack” is a bluesy, extended performance featuring Scott’s theatrical delivery and Angus Young’s intricate guitar work, highlighting the band’s skill at turning studio tracks into dynamic live spectacles. “Whole Lotta Rosie” and “Let There Be Rock” close the album with explosive energy, showcasing the band’s signature mix of heavy riffs, pounding rhythms, and showmanship.
Overall, If You Want Blood You’ve Got It is a definitive live recording of AC/DC in their prime, combining power, humor, and rock ‘n’ roll swagger in a way that has influenced generations of hard rock bands.
Fun Facts, Trivia & Did You Know
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• Fun Fact: The album title comes from a line in the song “Riff Raff”, reflecting the band’s wild, untamed energy on stage.
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• Trivia: The album was recorded during AC/DC’s Australian tour in 1977, making it an authentic snapshot of the band’s live prowess.
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• Did You Know? The Jack features Bon Scott performing a humorous storytelling interlude, a staple of AC/DC’s live shows.
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• Fun Fact: This album helped AC/DC expand their international audience, particularly in Europe and the United States.
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• Did You Know? If You Want Blood You’ve Got It is often cited as one of the greatest live rock albums ever, inspiring countless live recordings by other hard rock bands.
If You Want Blood You’ve Got It (1978) captures AC/DC at their rawest and most electrifying, delivering high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll that continues to influence generations of musicians. It remains a must-listen for fans of live hard rock performances.
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