Beating Around the Bush

AC/DC

About Beating Around the Bush

For the AC/DC song of the same name, see Highway to Hell. "Beating Around the Bush" is a pop song written by Wayne Burt and recorded by Australian blues, rock and R&B band Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons. The song was released in July 1976 as the second single from the soundtrack to the 1976 film Oz. It was later included on Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons' debut studio album, Don't Waste It (1977). The song peaked at number 73 on the Kent Music Report in Australia.


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Smiling face and loving eyes
But you keep on telling me all those lies
How do you expect me to believe
Honey I ain't that naive

Baby I got my eye on you
'Cause you do all the things I want you to
Stop your cryin' and dry your tears
I ain't that wet behind the ears

You can throw me lefts
And you can throw me rights
But where was you last night
Beating around the bush

Wish I knew what's on your mind
Why you being so unkind?
Remember those nights we spent alone
Talkin' on the telephone?

Thoughts of you goin' through my brain
You told me that you felt the same
You said that you loved me too
But tell me who was there with you

I was talking birds and you was talking bees
And was he down on his knees
Beatin' 'round the bush

You're the meanest woman I've ever known
Sticks and stones won't break my bones
I know what you're looking for
You eaten your cake, you want some more
I'm gonna give you just a one more chance
Try to save our romance
Done everything I'm gonna do
The rest is up to you

You can chew it up
And you can spit it out
Let it all hang out
Beating around the bush, oh

Chew it up, spit it out
Let it all hang out,
Beating around the bush

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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 MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG, RONALD BELFORD SCOTT

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15 facts about this song

Album
"Beating Around the Bush" is one of the songs featured in AC/DC's seventh studio album, "Highway to Hell" which was released in July 1979.
Producer
The song was produced by Mutt Lange who is renowned for producing albums for some of the biggest rock bands like Def Leppard and The Cars.
Composer
The song was composed by the popular AC/DC members: Bon Scott, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young.
Track Position
"Beating Around the Bush" is the 7th track on the "Highway to Hell" album.
Genre
Like much of AC/DC's work, the song is categorized in the hard rock genre.
Inspiration
The song is known for its underlying bluesy edge that reflects AC/DC's early roots in blues rock.
Performance
The song did not achieve the same level of commercial success as other tracks on the album, but it regularly featured in AC/DC's live performances.
Lyrical Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as a commentary on a romantic relationship where one person is untruthful or elusive.
Vocals
The lead vocals for the song were performed by Bon Scott, who served as AC/DC's lead vocalist from 1974 to his untimely death in 1980.
Guitar Riffs
The song is widely recognized for featuring some of Angus Young's most intricate and fast-paced guitar riffs.
Last Collaboration
The song was one of the last collaborations between the band and Bon Scott, who tragically died just a few months after the album's release.
Legacy
Despite not being one of the biggest hits from the "Highway to Hell" album, "Beating Around the Bush" remains a popular track among AC/DC fans, testament to the band's consistent performance and powerful songwriting.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including the all-female AC/DC cover band, Hell's Belles.
Studio Recording
The track, like the rest of the album, was recorded in Roundhouse Studios, London, England.
Album Success
"Highway to Hell," the album which houses "Beating Around the Bush" was AC/DC's first album to break into the top 100 on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 17, showcasing the band's international success.

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