What Do You Do for Money Honey

In *What Do You Do for Money Honey*, the energy of AC/DC feels raw and direct, with a rhythm that invites you to move almost immediately. The song, which lasts around 3 minutes and 36 seconds, was built from musical ideas by Angus Young, Brian Johnson, and Malcolm Young. It’s an example of how the band could condense its powerful sound into concise pieces, perfect for capturing attention.

This track is part of Back in Black, a crucial album for the band that was released in 1980. It was recorded at a significant turning point, following the death of Bon Scott in February of that same year in London. The search for a new vocalist led the band to consider several musicians until Brian Johnson joined, bringing his style to continue the signature sound of AC/DC. The production of this album was handled by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, with recording engineering by Tony Platt, Benjamin Armbrister, and Jack Nuber, and mixing done by Brad Samuelsohn. The band, formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, had already traveled a remarkable path, solidifying its presence in the United Kingdom and achieving million-selling records with earlier works like Highway to Hell.