Big Jack

AC/DC

About Big Jack

"Big Jack" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the second single and the third track on the band's album, Black Ice. This song was number 53 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. The song was also featured in an episode of CSI: Miami entitled "Divorce Party". It is rumored the song was inspired by a man Angus hung out with in Memphis while on the Stiff Upper Lip tour. It is also one of the songs from the album "Black Ice" that was played on the Black Ice World Tour that commenced in October 2008 and ended in June 2010.  


Year:
2008
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The steam is a burning,
Workin' up and down the line,
The pot is getting ready,
He's been working it so hard,
When it comes to lovin',
Big jack is on his way,
Wink of satisfaction,
His time is going on,
I'm like a bad defender,
Smoking holy Joe,
He's a big pretender, look out for jack,
He's on his way

[Chorus]
Big Jack, Big Jack,
You know it's only natural, he gets you up to scratch,
Big Jack, Big Jack,
You've got a reputation you really got the knack,
Big Jack, Big Jack,
He said that he's the only one who got a full sack,
Big Jack, look out Jack, he's always at your back.

You never leave a dollar,
Racking up the balls,
You like to get it on fast,
Back there standing tall,
When he hears the siren,
He's gonna put you on the racks,
He's got a bad reputation, climbing all over the bars
Gonna press the flesh,
Rockin' rollin' soldier,
He's the last of them all,
Well tell jack, he's on his way

[Chorus]

Big Jack, Big Jack,
You know it's only natural to get you up to scratch,
Big Jack, Big Jack, you've got a reputation, really got the knack,
Big Jack, Big Jack, he said he ain't the only one who got a big sack,
Big Jack, lookout Jack, ain't no need to worry, he's always at your back

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AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who have remained constant members. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the highest-grossing bands of all time. more »

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Written by: ANGUS YOUNG, MALCOLM YOUNG

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Big Jack" is a song from "Black Ice," the 15th studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released on October 20, 2008.
Chart Performance
The song made it to number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 2008, despite not being officially released as a single.
Lyric Inspiration
The song's name "Big Jack" is in honor of a fictional character, according to band members Angus and Malcolm Young. The lyrics don't have a specific underlying message, rather they are about a lovable rogue.
Songwriters
It was written by AC/DC's lead guitarist Angus Young along with his brother Malcolm Young.
Musical Style
"Big Jack" is noted for its classic AC/DC style, combining hard rock and blues elements with a signature repetitive riff.
Live Performances
"Big Jack" was also part of the set list on the band's Black Ice World Tour, and it was included in the concert film AC/DC: Live at River Plate.
Album Success
The album "Black Ice" featuring "Big Jack" won Classic Rock Roll Of Honours Album Of The Year award in 2008.
Band Member Replacement
Although it does not directly concern the song, it's interesting to note that during the tour for this album, rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young was replaced by his nephew Stevie Young due to Malcolm's health issues.
Song Duration
"Big Jack" is 3 minutes and 57 seconds long, making it one of the longer songs on the "Black Ice" album.
Not a Tribute
There's been speculation from fans suggesting the song "Big Jack" is a tribute to the late Bon Scott (AC/DC's original frontman), but band members have debunked this theory, stating it's about a fictional character.
Popular Misconception
Despite common confusion, the song's title does not refer to the band's producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who is often referred to as Big Jack.
Guitar Work
Fans and critics alike have praised the song for its classic bluesy guitar riff, which showcases Angus Young's guitar talents.
Official Video
The official live video of "Big Jack" has gained significant views on platforms such as YouTube, further signifying its popularity among fans.

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