Safe in New York City
| "Safe in New York City" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by AC/DC | ||||
| from the album Stiff Upper Lip | ||||
| B-side | "Cyberspace" "Back in Black" (live) | |||
| Released | 28 February 2000 | |||
| Recorded | September – October 1999 | |||
| Studio | The Warehouse (Vancouver) | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | George Young | |||
| AC/DC singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Safe In New York City" on YouTube | ||||
"Safe in New York City" is a song by Australian rock band AC/DC, from their 2000 album Stiff Upper Lip. The song, which was written by members and brothers, Angus and Malcolm Young, was released as a single on 28 February 2000.[1][2] It was co-produced by their older brother George and the band.[1] It reached No. 21 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[3]
The video to the song, directed by
America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. This live version was later re-released nine years later on the box set Backtracks
.
The track gained poignancy after
2001 Clear Channel memorandum
, a list of "lyrically questionable" songs.
Single track listing
All tracks are written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young;[2] unless otherwise indicated
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Safe in New York City" (LP Version) | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Cyberspace" (Non LP Track) | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Back in Black" (A. Young, M. Young, Brian Johnson) (Recorded live at Plaza De Toros, Madrid)) | 4:07 |
Personnel
- Brian Johnson – lead vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar
- Cliff Williams – bass guitar
- Phil Rudd – drums
- Producer – George Young, AC/DC
References
- ^ a b Hung, Steffen. "AC/DC – 'Safe in New York City'". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ 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 Safe in New York; or at 'Performer:' ACDC
- allmusic. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ mvdbase.com – AC/DC – "Safe in New York City"
- ^ Stiff Upper Lip 2004 reissue CD booklet, pg 12
