In the decades since it was released, “Thunderstruck” has become AC/DC’s biggest hit. The tune has managed to maintain its popularity in a way no other song from the Australian rockers has been able to. Lately, the song has been rising on several Billboard charts, and the bestseller has experienced an odd feat for a track that’s so old.
“Thunderstruck” climbs to a new high on the Billboard Global 200 this week. This frame marks the third time in just the past month that the single has reached a previously-unknown high point on Billboard’s ranking of the most-consumed songs in the world.
This week, “Thunderstruck” sits at No. 144 on the Billboard Global 200. That’s the tune’s best showing on the tally, which uses a methodology that employs both sales and streaming data to show what the world is listening to.
The popular Australian rock band was formed in 1973 and is known for iconic hits like Highway to Hell and Thunderstruck. However, while their tunes are instantly recognisable, the full-length version of their name is not.
One fan of the band took to Reddit and asked, ‘What does AC/DC actually stand for?’ Earning multiple replies, one user, @psychological_Ad8534, put to bed any rumours it means ‘anti-christ/devil’s child’ and revealed the true meaning: Alternating current/direct current.
