AC/DC - Thunderstruck Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Thunderstruck' by AC/DC?

   The song 'Thunderstruck' was written by Angus and Malcolm Young, the guitarists for AC/DC. The idea for the song came from a little trick that Angus had on guitar which he played to Malcolm who then came up with a rhythm idea.

2. What is unique about the opening guitar part of 'Thunderstruck'?

   The distinctive opening guitar part of 'Thunderstruck' was created by Angus Young playing with all the strings taped up, except for the B string. This was a studio trick he learned from his older brother George Young who produced some of AC/DC's albums.

3. What is the significance of 'Thunderstruck' in AC/DC's discography?

   'Thunderstruck' marked a return to form for AC/DC whose previous three albums didn't generate any blockbusters. It set the tone for its album and became a truly thunderous track that electrified crowds during concerts.

4. How did 'Thunderstruck' become involved in an international incident?

   'Thunderstruck' unexpectedly played a role in an international incident when it was used as part of a computer virus payload that attacked Iranian nuclear establishments in July 2012. One effect of this virus was forcing machines to play this track at full volume during small hours.

5. Where has 'Thunderstruck' been featured outside of music?

   'Thunderstruck' has been featured in various films including Iron Man 2, Battleship, Delivery Man, Daddy's Home series, Deadpool 2 and TV shows like Supernatural and New Girl. It also appeared in commercials and even inspired an Australian movie named after it.

6. Has 'Thunderstruck' achieved any significant milestones?

   'Thunderstruck' has sold over a million digital copies since it became available for digital download. In January 2018, it was ranked No. 8 in Triple M's 'Ozzest 100', the 'most Australian' songs of all time. On October 29, 2021, its music video hit one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first AC/DC video to achieve this milestone.