Expert: Bill V. - 6/7/2006

Question
Hi,

Some Bon Scott info please.

Some years after his death, a 'lost' song, 'Round and Round (and Round ?)' was released - is it still available and whats it like ? Worth searching out ? Is 'Carry me home' available on an official release CD ? I've heard of a song that Bon did that was covered Accept - i think - any thruth in this rumour ? Did he also to some stuff with Trust in 79/80 ? If so, is it available anywhere ? What's left in the Bon Scott archive to release in respect of out-takes and 'lost' songs ? Does the BBC intend to release any of their TV footage (Rock goes to College etc) or live recordings offically ? Finally, any rumours whats going to be on the next volume of the Crown Jewells (if there is going to be one) ?

Should keep you going for a bit.....!

Thanks,

Neil.  

Answer
Hello Neil and thanks for your questions. I will answer them in order:

The song "Round and Round" was the material that Bon had recorded with a group of musicians known as "The Mount Lofty Rangers" which was headed by Peter Head (piano/keys) and consisted of several Aussie musicians including some Fraternity members. The song, as well as the song "Carey Gully" were mixed and issued on CD in Australia officially through head office records (also a German reissue exists). Peter also re-did the music and used Bon's vocal track for a "newer" sounding mix of the song, which was also included on the CD and titled "Round And Round And Round". The CD is definitely worth tracking down if you're a big fan of Bon. The music is more along the lines of Fraternity, with a more commercial edge, rather than AC/DC. It is out of print, but you should be able to locate it in used shops or online.

"Carry Me Home" by AC/DC was only released as the B side of the Australian only "Dog Eat Dog" single in 1977 (ALBERT Productions). It was never otherwise commercially released, so it is definitely the rarest AC/DC B side, and the rarest Aussie single (along with their original "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" release). The song is available unofficially on bootleg releases.

Yes, AC/DC recorded the song "I'm A Rebel" which was written by Angus & Malcolm's older brother Alexander (aka George Alexander)in 1977, but was never released. It remains in Alberts vaults. The band ACCEPT from Germany did this song (so they have heard the original), and the version they released is supposedly very similar to the AC/DC version.

Yes, on Feb 13, 1980, Bon was hanging out with the French band TRUST who were good friends of his, and recorded a version of AC/DC's "Ride On" in the studio (Scorpio sound studios in London, England) with them. This was Bon's last recording, as it was done only 6 days before his death. The song is officially available as an MP3 through courtesy of Trust's official website:
http://trust.tm.fr/files/20060327_173620_92xc.mp3

As far as out-take songs, unreleased material, etc. with Bon, there is good reason to believe much more exists in the Albert vaults. There is definitely also a vast amount of live material, as in 1976, the band had professional studio cameras follow them around for an entire tour, including backstage, etc., and all still remains in the vaults.

There is no information at this time regarding the BBC and it's intention of releasing any of the live TV broadcasts officially, and it may also come into play for AC/DC to do so through their record company officially at a later time as well.

There is no official word of another Family Jewels (part 2) DVD at this time.

thanks again for your questions.
Ride On,
Bill