<P> Two other videos for the song exist . One version, filmed the same day as the truck version, features the group miming the song on a stage in Melbourne's City Square in front of an audience . The pipe players appear here as well . This version is available in the Backtracks box set . A third version features the group simply miming the song on a soundstage, making it appear as if it were being played live (This version is considered rare and as of 2014 hasn't been officially released on any DVD compilations; it can be found on YouTube). Also, a version of the group performing the song on Australian Bandstand with Scott singing live over the studio track appears on the DVD set Plug Me In . </P> <P> In May 2001, Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) celebrated its 75th anniversary by naming the Best Australian Songs of all time, as decided by a 100 - member industry panel . "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock' n' Roll)" was ranked as the ninth song on the list . The song is regularly played during stoppages at AFL matches at the ANZ stadium in Sydney . </P> <P> The song was also used in the comedy movie School of Rock (2003) during the ending credits sequence when Jack Black's character, Dewey Finn, is giving his kids an "after - school lesson" on rock . This song was also featured in the movie Only the Brave (2017) During One of the many firefighting scenes . In 2010, this song was ranked no . 3 in Triple M's Ultimate 500 Rock Countdown in Melbourne . The top five were all AC / DC songs . </P> <P> In 2012, this song was inducted into the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia . </P>

Acdc it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll live