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AC/DC single voted Australia's best
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27 January 2004
By Ap

Heavy rockers AC/DC have romped home in a British contest to find the best Australian single.

They were out in front with Highway to Hell in a Virgin Radio Australia Day poll, open to Australians and non-Australians alike.

INXS were in second place with Need You Tonight and Men At Work third with Down Under.

Rolf Harris came in fourth with his 1960s novelty record Jake the Peg.

"There are some quality Australian acts around but it was good to see that Rolf scored highly," said Virgin Radio's Ben Jones.

"His version of Led Zep's Stairway to Heaven was a masterpiece but the one everyone remembered was Jake the Peg.

"We thought it would be good to mark Australia Day by celebrating their greatest sounds - hopefully it will take their mind off the rugby."

The top 10 was:
1. AC/DC - Highway to Hell
2. INXS - Need You Tonight
3. Men at Work - Down Under
4. Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg
5. Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning
6. Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
7. Powderfinger - My Happiness
8. Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
9. silverchair - Tomorrow
10. The Vines - Highly Evolved.


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