Moneytalks

For other uses, see Money Talks (disambiguation).

"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"
UK single cover
Single by AC/DC
from the album The Razors Edge
B-side	"Down on the Borderline"
Released	12 November 1990 (1990-11-12)
Length	3:45
Label	Albert Productions
Songwriters	Angus Young Malcolm Young
Producer	Bruce Fairbairn
AC/DC singles chronology
"Thunderstruck" (1990) "Moneytalks" (1990) "Are You Ready" (1991)
Music video
"Moneytalks" on YouTube

"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), 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.

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 (OCC)[11]	36
US Billboard Hot 100[12]	23
US Mainstream Rock (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		Albert Productions	[18]
Japan	25 January 1991	Mini-CD	ATCO	[19]