Posted on 12/20/2025 12:34:56 PM PST by nickcarraway
Long before Donald Trump ever had political aspirations, he was grabbing headlines as one of New York’s most talked-about real estate moguls. Trump’s penchant for partying -- and his numerous affairs -- often grabbed tabloid headlines, and they even inspired a Christmas song by AC/DC.
In 1990, the Australian rock legends were prepping their comeback album, The Razor’s Edge. At the same time, Trump’s affair with Marla Maples was all over the news -- the future president had been cheating on his first wife, Ivana, with the model. While watching the scandal from afar, Angus Young and his bandmates suddenly found themselves wondering what it would be like to be a pampered playboy on Christmas.
Donald Trump Inspired AC/DC's 'Mistress for Christmas'
The lyrics for what would become "Mistress for Christmas" came quickly, delivered in an internationally campy fashion. Verses included: “I like female form in minimum dress / Money to spend with a capital S / Get a date with the woman in red / Wanna be in Heaven with three in a bed.”
This wasn’t high art, but it wasn’t meant to be. Instead, the members of AC/DC were just looking to have a bit of festive fun. Yes, the track featured Christmas bells and references to the holiday, but the band didn’t tone down any of the roaring guitar riffs or howling vocals that fans had come to expect.
“You always have a bit of the 'ol fool-around now and again,” Angus Young recalled to Guitar World, describing “Mistress for Christmas” as “funniest song on [The Razor’s Edge].” “That song's about Donald Trump,” the guitarist confirmed. “He was big news at the time, so we thought we'd have a bit of fun and humor with it.”
Released in September 1990, The Razor’s Edge helped return AC/DC to the rock spotlight. Songs like “Thunderstruck” and “Moneytalks” were universally hailed, while “Mistress for Christmas” proved polarizing. It remains one of the few songs AC/DC has never played live.
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Money talks is a true classic.
All depends on what you're drinkin'.
T$ is mentioned by name in numerous 90s gangsta rap songs as well
Big balls?
Uh...Thunderstruck?
I was at an AC/DC concert in Germany around 82 or 83. Angus Young mooned the audience. I’m not sure if that was a normal part of the act but you can’t unsee something like that.
In an interview years ago, Angus was asked what he thought about criticism that AC/DC had made eight albums that all sound alike. He answered, "that's ridiculous, we've made TEN albums that all sound alike." That's my kind of 'up yours'. 😊 Back in Black remains #2 in worldwide sales, trailing only MJ's "Thriller", and the band still tours, that hasn't happened by accident.
In the late 80s and early 90s I was teaching high school world history and geography. Several times I overheard sophomore girls speculating on whom they would love to marry. One or two, said Pablo Escobar. But most of them said they would like to marry Donald Trump. They obviously wanted to be kept by a very wealthy man.
Trump’s father also had a song written about him in 1954.
Grandfather Trump may have had local drinking songs sung about him in Alaska.
Good call
What song was written about his father?
Sure is.
“Old Man Trump” ~ Woody Guthrie
The guy who said FDR was an imperialist being mean to Hitler?
Shortest band ever! My wife is taller than any of them and she’s 5’3” lookout Robert Reich!
I guess it’s the Coriolis effect.
Hey, I’m just 6’1”.
Angus and Malcolm bought a hockey team in Scotland and dropped the puck at their first game. I know the players are on skates, but the two of them barely came up to players chests.
She’s OK with it.
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