Flick of the Switch
AC/DC
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Well there's a love gone down on mine Suicidal voltage line She sends signals outta distress She devil, she evil She got you reelin' on a rockin' machine [Chorus] With a flick of the switch With a flick of the switch she'll blow you sky high With a flick of the switch With a flick of the switch she can satisfy She gonna blow you all sky high Flash the eye, electrify A power force you should feel She devil, she evil She got you screaming on a lightnin' machine [Chorus] (Give you pain, blow your brain) Flick the switch, flick the switch With a flick of the switch, she'll blow you sky high With a flick of the switch, she can satisfy With a flick of the switch, razed to the ground With a flick of the switch With a flick of the switch With a flick of the switch, she gonna give you pain With a flick of the switch, she gonna blow your brain, blow your brain She gonna put the light out on - you
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Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Music & Album1. "Flick of the Switch" is the title track from AC/DC’s 9th studio album, which was released in 1983.
2. The album peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and number 15 on the US Billboard 200.
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Band Members3. The band members at the time of the album were Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brian Johnson (lead vocals), Cliff Williams (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Phil Rudd (drums).
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Recording & Production4. "Flick of the Switch" is unique because it’s one of the few AC/DC albums not produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Instead, the band chose to produce the album themselves.
5. The decision to self-produce was reportedly in response to criticism that their previous albums were too polished. They wanted "Flick of the Switch" to have a raw, live sound.
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Music & Lyrics6. The song's lyrics are a return to the simple, power-chord driven rock and roll that AC/DC is known for. They revolve around the themes of rebellion and self-empowerment.
7. Despite being the title track, "Flick of the Switch" was not released as a single.
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Performance & Reception8. The song is considered a fan favorite but is not often included in the band's live performances.
9. The album received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its raw, unpolished sound while others felt that it lacked the refinement of their previous work.
10. In spite of the mixed critical reception, the album was certified Platinum in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Artwork & Music Video11. The album cover features a comic-style illustration of Angus Young in his schoolboy uniform "flicking the switch" on an amplifier.
12. A music video was released for the song, largely consisting of footage from the band’s live performances.
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Legacy13. Even though "Flick of the Switch" may not be regarded as one of AC/DC’s top albums, it remains a beloved deep cut among many fans.
14. The album showcases a more stripped-back, invitation to the roots of the band’s music, setting a precedent for their later work.
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Trivial15. Legend has it that the band composed and recorded the entire album in just three weeks.
16. "Flick of the Switch" was the last album to feature drummer Phil Rudd until his return to the band in 1994.
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