Jailbreak

AC/DC

About Jailbreak

"Jailbreak" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the ninth and final track of their third Australian album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, released in September 1976. The song was not released in North America until 1984. It was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.


Year:
1984
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There was a friend of mine on murder
And the judge's gavel fell
Jury found him guilty
Gave him sixteen years in hell
He said "I ain't spending my life here
I ain't livin' alone
Ain't breakin' no rocks on the chain gang
I'm breakin' out and heading home"
Gonna make a (jailbreak)
And I'm looking towards the sky
I'm gonna make a (jailbreak)
Oh, how I wish that I could fly

All in the name of liberty
All in the name of liberty
Got to be free

(Jailbreak)
Let me outta here
(Jailbreak)
Sixteen years
(Jailbreak)
Had more than I can take
(Jailbreak)

Yeah

He said he'd seen his lady being fooled with
By another man
She was down and he was up
Had a gun in his hand
Bullets started flying everywhere
People start to scream
Big man lyin' on the ground
With a hole in his body where his life had been

But it was all in the name of liberty
All in the name of liberty
I got to be free

(Jailbreak)
(Jailbreak)
I got to break out
Out of here

Heartbeats
They were racing
Freedom
He was chasin'
Spotlights
Sirens
Rifles firing
But he made it out

With a bullet in his 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: RONALD BELFORD SCOTT, ANGUS YOUNG, MALCOLM YOUNG

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20 facts about this song

Release Details
"Jailbreak" is a song by the famous Australian rock band, AC/DC. Although it was recorded in 1974, it wasn't officially released until 1976 on their Australian album "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap."
Song Inspiration
As the title suggests, the track draws its inspiration from stories of prison escapes, much like the movies of the 1960s and 70s.
Live Performances
"Jailbreak" has been a regular component of AC/DC's live performances. The song, over years, evolved into an extended jam session during concerts.
Music Video
An interesting fact about this song is that it is the first one for which AC/DC created a music video. The video was renowned for its violence, which led to its ban from the national broadcaster in Australia.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a commercially targeted single, the song "Jailbreak" has consistently remained a favorite among the band's fans.
Late Release in America
AC/DC didn't release this song in the United States until the 1984 compilation album "'74 Jailbreak," almost a decade after its original release.
Unusual Instrumentation
The opening section of the song features Angus Young on slide guitar, an unusual departure from his normal lead guitar role.
Lyricist
The lyrics to "Jailbreak" were written by AC/DC's vocalist Bon Scott, along with Angus Young and Malcolm Young.
Album's Theme
The song aligns with the overall theme of the album "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," which encapsulates stories of rebelliousness and renegades.
Last Song
"Jailbreak" was the last song that AC/DC recorded for the "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" album.
Song Background
"Jailbreak" was originally released on AC/DC's 1976 Australian album "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," but wasn't released internationally until 1984.
Band Members
At the time the song was recorded, the band consisted of Bon Scott as the lead vocalist, Angus Young and Malcolm Young on guitars, Mark Evans on bass guitar, and Phil Rudd on drums.
Music Video
The music video of "Jailbreak" was the band's first attempt at narrative storytelling in a video. It demonstrated scenes of the band members recreating a prison escape.
Bon Scott's Influence
Legendary AC/DC frontman Bon Scott provided lead vocals for the song. It was one of his iconic performance before his tragic death in 1980.
Lyric Inspiration
The lyrics embody AC/DC's rebellious nature, with the theme of the song centered around the idea of rebellion and breaking free.
Filming Location
The music video was shot at a quarry in the Sydney, Australia suburb of St. Peters.
Censored Version
Although the American version of the "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" album did not originally include "Jailbreak," the song was later added to the album’s track list.
Live Performances
The song was a staple in AC/DC's live performances and has been included in several of their concert films.
Genre Classification
As with much of AC/DC’s work, "Jailbreak" is considered a classic example of hard rock and blues rock genre.
Missing Band Member
Although the music video for "Jailbreak" features Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Phil Rudd, the band's bassist at the time, Mark Evans, is noticeably absent from the video. He was replaced by AC/DC's roadie, Robbie Bailey for the shoot.

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