AC/DC’s Biggest Single ‘Thunderstruck’ Reaches A New Chart Peak

No matter how long AC/DC’s music has been out in the world, it still finds ways to climb higher, reach new fans, and break the group’s own records. The legendary Australian rock band appears regularly on Billboard’s charts in the United States, and several of its most familiar tracks continue to perform well globally. This week, one title in particular stands out (more than usual) thanks to another big gain.

“Thunderstruck” Is Still AC/DC’s Biggest Hit

“Thunderstruck” may very well be the biggest hit AC/DC has ever released. The track has long been the band’s top performer on the Billboard rankings, and that statement holds true once again this week.

This frame, “Thunderstruck” jumps more than 30 spaces on the Billboard Global 200, rising from No. 174 to No. 142. That’s a brand new peak for the single on the ranking, which lists the most-consumed tracks across the globe based on a blend of sales and streaming data. It has now spent 89 frames on the Billboard Global 200, and yet it’s bigger than ever.

Over on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. — a similarly-calculated tally that removes all data from American listeners — the tune also reappears. It doesn’t quite hit a new high point, but it comes close. Previously, “Thunderstruck” had reached No. 169 on that ranking, and this week, it’s back at No. 178.

“Thunderstruck” Is a Top 10 Hit on Multiple Charts

While the song is gaining ground globally, it’s also a huge win on a number of U.S.-based tallies. “Thunderstruck” lands inside the top 10 on three separate charts, each one of which is focused on rock or hard rock music.

On the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales list, the cut rises to No. 2, coming very, very close to the top spot. It also lifts to No. 3 on the Hard Rock Streaming Songs tally, powered by consistent plays on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Napster, and other platforms. The title also improves to No. 9 on the Rock Digital Song Sales roster, where it pushes ahead two spaces to reenter the top 10.

AC/DC Claims Multiple Smashes

“Thunderstruck” is one of several titles by AC/DC that are currently present on Billboard’s charts. This frame, three of the band’s singles rank somewhere in the U.S.

“You Shook Me All Night Long” remains a fan favorite and is holding on via two tallies this time around. “Back in Black” — another undisputed staple in the band’s discography — appears on a single list. Both tunes are confined to hard rock-only rankings, but the fact that they find space at all, decades after their release, is noteworthy.

Back in Black Is Also a Charting Success

AC/DC’s wins this week aren’t limited to tracks. The group’s full-length Back in Black, which remains one of the bestselling albums of all time, is present on three charts as well, and it climbs on every single one of them.