AC/DC fans have started a campaign to move the legendary rock and roll band to the top of the UK Christmas charts in 2023. Let’s find out how AC/DC fans would help the band.
This action of a similar effort a decade earlier when the band’s fans came together to honor their 40-year milestone. The celebratory initiative at that time elevated ‘Highway to Hell‘ to number four in the UK Singles Chart, marking AC/DC‘s highest-ever position in those rankings.
Here are the press statements from AC/DC:
“In 2013 we all came together to celebrate 40 years of AC/DC by giving them their highest ever UK Singles Chart placing… Highway To Hell at No.4. Well, we’re going to choose another track and see if we can get 3 places higher for their 50th anniversary. Are you in? If so join this group and invite everyone.
Big Balls to Ladbaby! ”
The orchestrators of this initiative operate through the social media collective known as “AC/DC We Salute You” located on Facebook. Their message is a call to arms, beckoning supporters to join forces for AC/DC’s golden jubilee, with aspirations to climb three notches higher than before. The campaign cheekily acknowledges the recent popular streak by LadBaby, a duo known for their festive sausage roll-themed songs, indicating a friendly competitive spirit.
In less than a day, a newly minted public assembly, “AC/DC for Christmas No.1“, has seen its numbers swell, nearing a thousand adherents. While the song that will carry the torch in this year’s chart ascendancy hasn’t been identified, numerous fan favorites are in contention, including ‘Back in Black,’ ‘Touch Too Much,’ and ‘Thunderstruck.’
AC/DC returned to the stage after a seven-year pause at the Power Trip festival in California, signaling their enduring presence in the rock scene. While their future touring plans remain undisclosed, the band has commemorated their 50th year with a venture into the spirits market, unveiling a bespoke whiskey in collaboration with Ballantine’s Scotch.
When did the AC/DC Christmas Initiative Begin?
The action to get an AC/DC song to number one on the charts for Christmas commenced in November 2023. The campaign aligns with their 50th anniversary, celebrating half a century of the band’s impact in rock music.
How do you get involved in the AC/DC Christmas Initiative?
To support AC/DC in their quest for the Christmas number one spot, fans are likely encouraged to purchase their chosen track, stream it, and share the campaign across social media platforms to garner more attention and support.
AC/DC fans have nominated “Thunderstruck,” a famous song from their discography, to lead their Christmas campaign. The rallying commenced through a fan group, solidifying the decision by vote.
It appears that this is a novel endeavor by the fans. There is no documented history of an AC/DC Christmas campaign before 2023, making this year a potential inaugural success if they clinch the number one spot.
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No specific information on special events or releases is tied to the campaign. However, considering it’s the band’s 50th anniversary, there might be commemorative actions taken by fans or potentially by the band to mark this milestone in meeting their Christmas chart ambitions.
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