Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC
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If you're havin' trouble with the high school head He's givin' you the blues You want to graduate but not in 'is bed Here's what you gotta do Pick up the phone I'm always home Call me any time Just ring 36 24 36 hey I lead a life of crime Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap You got problems in your life of love You got a broken heart He's double dealin' with your best friend That's when the teardrops start, fella Pick up the phone I'm here alone Or make a social call Come right in Forget about him We'll have ourselves a ball Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap If you got a lady and you want her gone But you ain't got the guts She keeps naggin' at you night and day Enough to drive ya nuts Pick up the phone Leave her alone It's time you made a stand For a fee I'm happy to be Your back door man Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap yeah Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap Concrete shoes, cyanide, TNT Done dirt cheap Neckties, contracts, high voltage Done dirt cheap Dirty deeds Do anything you wanna do Done dirty cheap Dirty deeds Dirty deeds Dirty deeds Done dirt cheap
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Written by: ANGUS YOUNG, MALCOLM YOUNG, RONALD BELFORD SCOTT
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name in November 1976.
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Lyrics and ConceptThe song was inspired by Beany and Cecil cartoons, where the main villain, Dishonest John, carried a business card that read, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates." AC/DC thought the phrase was a good idea for a song, which eventually led to the anthem-like tune about a hitman with competitive rates.
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Album SuccessAlthough the "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" album was not initially released in the United States until 1981, it was a massive success. Once it was made available in the U.S., the album went multi-Platinum.
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Numerical Name InfluenceThe title track 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' was originally to be called 'Dirty Deeds Done for Thirty Bob', which is slang for '30 shillings.' This change turned the title into a memorable, rhythmic phrase perfect for the chorus.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, AC/DC routinely invites audience members on stage to sing the "I tell ya" section of the song.
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SongwritersThe song was written by AC/DC's founding members, brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, along with then-lead vocalist Bon Scott. Bon Scott’s cheeky humor shines throughout the song.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity and iconic status, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" only reached #47 on Australia's Kent Music Report Singles Chart when initially released.
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Song ’s ThemeThe song has a dark theme – it narrates how someone who has enemies or needs dirty deeds done can call a certain phone number, and the deeds will be executed.
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Tribute to Bon ScottAfter singer Bon Scott’s death, the song was frequently performed by his successors. These performances were seen as a tribute to the late singer.
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RecognitionThe song is considered a staple of AC/DC's repertoire, and Rolling Stone magazine listed "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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