What's Next to the Moon
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| "What's Next to the Moon" | ||
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| Song by AC/DC | ||
| from the album Powerage | ||
| Released | May, 1978 | |
| Recorded | February-March 1978 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 3:31 | |
| Label | Atlantic Records | |
| Writer(s) | Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott | |
| Producer(s) | Harry Vanda, George Young, Angus Young | |
| Powerage track listing | ||
| Sin City (5) |
"What's Next to the Moon" (6) |
Gone Shootin' (7) |
What's Next to the Moon is the sixth track on the AC/DC album, Powerage, released in 1978. It has been played live during the Powerage Tour. The lyrics were written by Ronald (Bon) Scott. The music was written by Angus Young and Malcolm Young.
The song seems to tell the story of a sexually dissatisfied man who vents his frustration by threatening his lover with various forms of bodily harm, and perhaps death. Examples include the tying of his lover to the railroad tracks and high-altitude defenestration ("It's a long way down"). Whether these actions are actually to be performed, or represent a form of internal escapism is up for debate. In the final verse, the man is called to task for his deeds by the authorities. He proclaims his innocence, claiming his erstwhile paramour died as the result of a myocardial infarction ("heart attack"). The current members of AC/DC have admitted that they are dissatisfied with the song.
On some early Australian pressings of the album, the title was simply "Next to the Moon".
[edit] Personnel
- Bon Scott – vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar
- Phil Rudd – drums
[edit] Resources
AC/DC live at Donington (audio commentary).
