Watching AC/DC again! This time with Bon Scott on lead vocals. "Highway to Hell" LIVE in 1979 

Bon was one of the best frontmen ever!

Bon Scott is probably one of the rare singers where the tone of his speaking voice is the same as his singing voice. The guy is 100% legit.

Brian Johnson is a great guy, but this is the rock and roll game. Any casting director is going to choose Bon.

Aside from his voice, Bon was just so likeable. He was a character, he was funny, he had a mischievous twinkle in his eye, but he was a good bloke. And it shines through. Thank you for featuring Australian artists. We have so much talent for such a small population and not every talented Aussie artist is known overseas.

"If you want blood you got it" a live album by ACDC with Bon Scott is definitely worth exploring its Bon at his best

I write this so often on a Bon Scott performance with AC/DC. I grew up in Melbourne and as a teenager in the mid 70’s saw them so often live with Bon. We all knew that they were something special even then. I have never wanted to see them live since he died and have never bought an album since. He will always be their front man to me, and always with that naughty twinkle in his eye. My 15yr old friends and I never went backstage, we just knew that he was a wild one but also a great guy. Broke my heart when he died. He is and will always be a legend in this country.

One of the greatest front men in all of rock music.

I have always thought that Bon Scott WAS THE lead singer of AC/DC. BJ is good but Bon is next level...

it'll always be Bon, for me

I think what u are trying to say is that this guy is probably the greatest frontman of all time! Bon is King!

That voice was built to do nothing but sing hard and loud. Left us doing what he loved. Respect.😀

All Bon all the time! What a massively charismatic, fun, talented performer. Love him! For me, the element of pure fun left the band after Bon’s death.

Bon Scott was the man. Definitely prefer that era. Had the pleasure of seeing them with Bon twice and Brian twice

Bon Scott seems to be far more effortless with his vocals then Brian Johnson who always looks to be far more strained with his facial expression when singing. Both are great just two different styles to achieve a similar result.

I love Bon with “Hell ain’t a bad place to be”………Bon wrote the lyrics to all of these hits while Angus & Malcolm wrote the music.

Bon Scott is the best, number one vocalist of AC/DC. He was the man.

THANK YOU for this. It's always been so frustrating to hear people reacting to the wrong singer in the wrong decade. This is close to the album version. Bon Scott was a wild character but a true professional singer.

What a lot of people don’t mention about Bon is that his singing was so effortless. Brian has/had a great voice, but he always looked like he was squeezing out an unflushable.😂

Vocalist you are so sweet I love listening to your reactions.

Brian had huge shoes to fill. He did well, but Bon was next level, and one of the best rock singers ever. So unique!

I saw AC/DC on the Highway to Hell tour and Bon Scott one of the best unique voices in Rock! Sorely missed!

AC/DC live was EPIC!!!!!!!

I grew up in the punk scene in LA. The first arena rock show I went to was AC/DC on the For Those About to Rock tour for my 16th birthday. Mind blowing. 😊

What a legend! Great sense of humor and lyrics of self distance. Listen to “Ride On” for some silky smooth soulfulness.

A rock legend , saw him live twice, it was awesome

Bon was a legend. The soul of AC/DC. Great loss. I recommend the 'Rock Goes to College' video that is on RU-vid, about half an hour. Mesmerising.

Glad you enjoyed this. I'm impressed how good Bon's vocal sounds because it's very close to what he sang in the studio, which is often not an easy feat in rock music.

I never got to see Bon. I'm 72 and saw ACDC 8 times in Houston. Awesome.

You just gotta love Bon Scott's stage presence - wonder if Freddie Mercury took inspiration from him...😎 the similarity is striking.

As good as Brian has been, Bon will always be the definitive AC/DC sound to me and was a tragic loss. As well as being a great vocalist, his song writing was dunny, cheeky and irreverent and often a bit naughty. The official video of 'A touch too much' is a great showcase of that.

I saw them in 1979 on this Highway to Hell tour not but several months before Bon Scott died. Saw them in a smaller arena, slightly smaller than this one, and it still is one of the best live rock shows I've ever seen, and believe me I went to to a whole bunch. Just amazing. And at some point this one heavyset bouncer looking guy put Angus Young on his shoulders and literally walked him up and down every stair in that arena through every section. He came right by me and I got his stinging sweat in my eyes from him flipping his head around while he rocked out, and I could see how beat up and battle-scarred his guitar was and all the worn decals and scratches on the back of it. His solo went on for easily 15 minutes. And meanwhile the band was just rocking so hard down on the stage and Bon Scott was always having the audience right in the palm of his hand. He just had that energy coupled with a sense of humor.

Bon had been around. I first saw him in a frilly-shirted teeny-bopper band called the Valentines. Bon trying to look cute was disturbing. He was in another hippy/folky band called Fraternity. Can you imagine Bon playing the recorder? These were two completely different personas. Bon was scary wonderful. You've shown your enjoyment of bagpipes. Their "It's a Long way to the Top" has them too. Bon was perfect for AC/DC.

Both singers have great sounds. Bon would be so happy that Brian took over for him. And life long success the guys in the band did. They did it for Bon❤

Bon greatest rock n roll singer and lyricist off all time what he put down on vinyl in his short 33 yrs unsurpassed he is the king

Bon Scott rules!

Definitely heck out more Bon, AC/DC has been my favorite all time band since 1974 , Bon never gets old listening to, Absolutely the Greatest Rock And Roll Frontman there ever was and ever will be

Thank you for your reaction. It is interesting to watch your two reviews of this song, from performances 30 years apart, and with two different singers. Prior to AC/DC, Bon Scott was in a progressive, folk, & blues band called Fraternity. In those days he was something of a hippie poet, and a prolific letter writer while on tour. Consequently, he had the ability to rhyme without losing the message. His tongue-in-cheek lyrics became a signature feature of AC/DC songs. My point is that I think his vocal performance was perhaps enhanced because he was singing his own carefully crafted (and heartfelt) words.

Bon is the Man !!

The song is about their tours. Being on the road all the time, the "highways to hell" leading to the arenas and stadiums full of fans waiting for them to come and play. Hell is just a party.

RIP BON the GOAT

They are on tour now, maybe for the last time, fly over to Europe and see them live. They are one of the best live rock shows ever, probably the absolute best live rock band ever. I’ve seen them several times since the 80’s, always top notch performances.

We all loved him... RIP Bon.

Thank you for this. Miss Bon

I don't think Bons voice ever got tired. These songs are almost impossible to copy. He just made every note after note without fade it seemed. A pure singer. RIP, brother. We miss you.

Hi, Alain from Marseille south of France France, Fan base since 44 years. Dear Madame thank you, no autotune here for sure and raw power straigth in the face. Bon was a dream, with an unique powerfull voice, charismatic, and extremly empathetic with everyone around him . Golden, silver and platinum years for an huge number of people around the world. We felt, in the beginning they were going to become huge ... this is it ( me as a new suscriber 4 you )

Bon Scot every day of the week! And twice that on the weekend!!!

Nobody did it like Bon,nobody. He was a God!

I don't want to sound condescending or offensive, but it's so fun to watch your facial reactions while listening to the music. Not just AC/DC, but most of the reviews you've done. I love the way you crinkle up your nose in certain parts. Keep it up, Bethany! ☺

Bon Scott was pure charisma.

Ive only heard one reaction to this song, but Id really love your reaction to "Ride On" with Bon Scott.

Being an AC/DC fan in my mid teens I was devastated when Bon died, thinking the band was never gonna get back on their feet again. Then when they released "Back in black" I was very sceptic. Remeber I walked into the record store, picked up the album and asked the staff to put it on. 5 seconds after Brian started singing i just smiled and said "I´ll take it" 😍

Bon wrote all the original songs while he was still with us. Saw them 3 times while he was still alive, there was nothing like them. He WAS the band! Angus (the lead guitarist) was just a baby when they started, he was only 16! 😳

I swear that yo could listen to Bon Scott on wax cylinder and the epic tone of his voice would come through. For me one of the best captures of his personality I'd say the video for Let There Be Rock, see if you can spot the bit where Bon breaks his ankle...

He was a great lyricist, he was actually well read, he was a great vocalist, he was a great performer, was always fun and never bombastic, the word "genuine" is overused, it looks like he's there for every fan as if each night was unique, I see a man who appreciates the people who bought tickets. He's second to no other, in rock anyway.

UNFORTUNATELY BON SCOTT was gone by the time I saw AC/DC but I liked their............ ENERGY so much I saw THEM 7 times the last time was "STIFF UPPER LIP" what an..... EXCELLENT show and BAND (BON RULES!). ....................NICHOLAOS of TIME!..................

Not only was The Late Bon Scott a great lead singer, but he was a phenomenal songwriter. R.I.P Bon Scott.

Bon will always be the true sound of ACDC for me. Songs like Evil Walks used to blast out of my car stereo all the time. It is a bit like Queen having to replace Freddy, you get a different sound but the songs are so great you still get great music. Interestingly, Queen's first choice for a new lead singer was Australian John Farnham but he did not want to move overseas for family reasons.

I just have to say..even though this was filmed a year ago, Bon was not only a character...and loved'' the ladies.. he was a lovely guy..and the consummate Gentleman..with a wicked''sense of humour. RIP. my friend, till we meet again in that BIG" rock band in the sky...

I've been an AC/DC fan for over 40 years, and I have to admit it, Ballbreaker is my favorite album. It was when I was just finishing my basic training in the Army that it came out, and it stuck with me.

The real AC/DC. 🖥️(analog MAN )

..really,.,.....-my eyes jusr plobbed... Thanks for this...kisses from Finland!

Bon was the man. Brian Johnson had his own deal but when it comes to greasy, sleazy front men with a great stage presence and 0 f's, it's Bon Scott!

Pro & a Show, that's AC/DC. The audio recording was fantastic back in the 70s & 80s. The engineers, producers & techs new there stuff.

Thank you.

R,I,P, Bon

AC/DC livestream - go for it, I'll be there

The big difference is bon wrote the lyrics and OWNS THIS

Best rock ‘n’ roll band to come out of Australia!!!

Bon = #1

Thanks Bethany, that was another wonderful post.

Bon was an absolute original, he sounded sordid, dirty, funny, pure Rock n Roll.

I absolutely adore watching your exsprecions as you listen I can honestly say any musian would get off watching you get off the way you do listing to them from one music love to another you rock

I’ve never watched a video where the presenter had this much fun. It’s a bit of irony to watch this smiling face discuss Highway to Hell. I’m subscribing. 😀

Love Bon Scott my favorite AC/DC.....what a tragic life. gone way too soon.

I love the show of ACDC live in Paris with Bon Scott 👌👌🎸

I think Bon was the greatest rock singer who ever lived. What an amazing voice, and amazing band. I saw them twice on the Dirty Deeds tour and even early in their career they were something special.

AC/DC watch party?! Name the time. We‘ll be here.

Got to see Bon Scott with AC/DC at Madison Square Garden in NYC in the late 70's. LOUD!

The Live At Donington concert is an amazing 2 hours, and they did a show called Rock Goes To College back in the day. You can find that whole show on RU-vid, and it's incredible.

“Let there be rock” live. With Bon.

Bon loved Johnson as a singer and when Bon died, his parents urged the band to go on. Bon died feb 19th and Johnson was officially in the group on April 1st to finish the album the band just started a few week before Bon's death.

Really enjoy your analysis.

Bon Scott is THE singer of AC/DC!

Bons singing facial expressions were in part to keep some of his false teeth from falling out. He was great! Got to see him in concert before he died. What a future he had ahead lost.

Bon Scott has the advantage of authenticity. Highway to Hell is about the band’s early days in Australia, touring, with long distances on the highway, often to hell-hole towns. Bon Scott lived it. He feels it, and we hear that reality in his voice. Authenticity. And I remember back in the days before AC/DC became internationally famous, blasting AC/DC on my car stereo on long drives down highways in Queensland in tropical heat that created mirages on the road. We could relate to that song.

Happy heavenly birthday Bon !!

Oh my god thank you so much

I love your reactions, your insightful analysis and knowledge are both first rate. I was just a kid, here in Australia, when these guys were playing the pubs and clubs, before they got really huge. I even had a Rotty x named Bon and like the man himself, that dog was brilliant and I remember being heart broken when I heard Bo Scott had died. The band however didn't fold and in true Aussie fighting fashion, they came back bigger and better than ever. Rock in peace Bon Scott, both of you.

Bon had huge charisma... just an awesome performer. He was a huge loss but Brian has been superb.

Best replacement singer ever.....n😢 1 can ever compete!

Awesome 👊🏼Thank You ⚡️

Hey thanks for playing this. I wish reactors would play all songs originally sung by Bon Scott with Bon Scott performing. Another thing that I wish reactors would pay attention to is when the song was released. If it’s a 40 year old song please play studio versions or live performances from 35-40 years ago when the band was in their prime with their original members. I saw a reaction today of a 44 year old REO Speedwagon song that was recorded live just in the last few years. I believe that there is only 2, maybe 3, original members in the band now. It just does a disservice to the band and the listeners. I really enjoy your reactions.

Definitely up for the ACDC livestream!!!!

When Bon Scott's earlier band Fraternity were touring the UK they shared the bill with a band called Geordie whose singer was Brian Johnson. Truth stranger than fiction.

It is amazing how all their songs rocked an done with simple vocabulary & lines! Great review & reaction!..🤘👍

I saw AC/DC live in '79, in Nuremberg, (West) Germany, while serving overseas in the US Army Infantry. It was an open-air concert that started at 10am, first with local bands, then later in the day with Cheap Trick, Molly Hatchet, Scorpions and AC/DC, the headline group was The Who, who finished out the concert with a laser show. And it all it took place in the same stadium where Hitler and the Nazi's held their rallies.

Early ac/dc always your best choice❤

Its just so unbelievable to think Angus still jumps around on the stage like this lol. I saw ACDC live with Bon when they were just a pub band.

Ride on is a great example of his range

Bon's death assured his Legendary status. Well earned. He epitomised Rock n Roll