Hail Caesar (song)
"Hail Caesar" | ||||||||||
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Single by AC/DC | ||||||||||
from the album Ballbreaker | ||||||||||
B-side |
"Whiskey on the Rocks" "Whole Lotta Rosie" (Live) | |||||||||
Released | 6 December 1995 | |||||||||
Format | CD | |||||||||
Recorded | 1995 | |||||||||
Genre | Hard rock | |||||||||
Length | 5:14 | |||||||||
Label | Elektra | |||||||||
Writer(s) | Angus Young, Malcolm Young | |||||||||
Producer(s) | Rick Rubin | |||||||||
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"Hail Caesar" is a song by the Australian rock band AC/DC, which was written by members and brothers, Angus and Malcolm Young.[1][2] It is from their 1995 album Ballbreaker and was issued on 18 February 1996 as a single.[1] The lyrics, "All Hail Caesar", are a reference to the salute given to Roman general Julius Caesar. An edited version of the song at 4:30 appeared only on promo releases of the single. Commercial single releases and the Ballbreaker album contain the full version at 5:14. The single reached the top 100 ARIA Singles Chart.[1]
Music video
The music video for the song depicts the band playing on a large, step-pyramid-like structure, with a crowd below marching to the song. Throughout the video, various movies and clips are displayed with Angus Young superimposed on them. This video was released on the DVD Family Jewels Disc 3 as part of the 2009 box set Backtracks.
Track listing
All tracks written by Angus and Malcolm Young,[2] unless otherwise indicated.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Hail Caesar" | 5:14 |
2. | "Whiskey on the Rocks" | 4:35 |
3. | "Whole Lotta Rosie (Live)" (A Young, M Young, Bon Scott) | 4:44 |
Personnel
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar
- Phil Rudd – drums
- Producer – Rick Rubin
References
- 1 2 3 Barnes, Beanstar. "AC/DC – 'Hail Caesar'". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 August. Check date values in:
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(help) - 1 2 "'Hail Caesar' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 14 August 2014. Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g Hail Caesar; or at 'Performer:' ACDC