"Back in Black" – The Song That Brought AC/DC Back to Life. The song "Back in Black" is proof that sometimes, the greatest art comes from the hardest moments. AC/DC took a devastating loss and turned it into something timeless — not by ignoring their grief, but by channeling it into something bold and alive. The song isn't just a rock classic, it's the sound of a band that refused to give up, and in the process, created history.