Big Gun

Album: The Last Action Hero Soundtrack (1993)
Charted: 23 65
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Songfacts®:

  • AC/DC recorded this for the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Last Action Hero. It is heard at the start of the end credits. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Billy - Otway, OH
  • Before he became famous or was even in a band, System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian appeared in this music video. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Joe - Chicago, IL

Comments: 9

  • Southamericanrocker from Medellin, ColombiaI believe they never play it live, because the song rights belong to the movie producers. That sometimes happens when you become a "gun for hire"... Too bad for us fans!
  • Andrew from Kilcoy, AustraliaThis was the last song with drummer Chris Slade.
  • Caitlin from Colmesneil, TxThis is probably my fav AC/DC song. Too bad they've never performed it live, though. It'd kick ass in concert.
  • Carlota from Ankara, TurkeyI love this song! It is very high-energy and it makes you want to run a mile and KICK BUTT while doing it. Definitely one of the best rock songs ever!
  • Selina from Perth, AustraliaGod, how good is that riff?! Makes ya wanna shout and rock out! :P :)
  • Alex from Miami, FlThis song was issued as a single in a cassette along with a live version of Back In Black. The movie The Last Action Hero failed due to bad timing. It came out a week after Jurassic Park, the biggest movie phenomenon of that year.
  • Alex from Miami, FlThis song is the first in the soundtrack an it has a good selection of rocker. It was released July 8 1993 - Columbia Records (CD)

    Big Gun (AC/DC) ? 4:24
    What the Hell Have I (Alice in Chains) ? 3:58
    Angry Again (Megadeth) ? 3:47
    Real World (Queensrÿche) ? 4:21
    Two Steps Behind (Def Leppard) ? 4:19
    Poison My Eyes (Anthrax) ? 7:04
    Dream On (Aerosmith) ? 5:42
    Little Bitter (Alice in Chains) ? 3:53
    Cock the Hammer (Cypress Hill) ? 4:11
    Swim (Fishbone) ? 4:13
    Last Action Hero (Tesla) ? 5:44
    Jack the Ripper (Michael Kamen) (Buckethead: guitar) ? 3:43
  • Brian from Poplar Bluff, MoThis is definitely AC/DC's most underrated song. The opening riff will just make you wanna beat some butt and AC/DC is THE BEST!!!!!!!!!
  • The Last True Rocker from Phoenix, ArWhy are there no comments here???????????????????

    AC/DC and Armold Schwarzenegger are AWESOME!!!!!!
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