AC/DC ~ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
vinyl LP front cover
cover design by Hipgnosis
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Malcolm Mitchell Young, co-founder, rhythm
guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter for the hard rock band AC/DC. died today, November 18, 2017.
Except for a brief absence in 1988, he was with the band from its
November 1973 beginning until retiring in 2014 for health reasons. Young
and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
vinyl LP back cover
cover design by Hipgnosis
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Malcolm Young was born in Glasgow on January 6, 1953. He and his family emigrated from Scotland to Australia in 1963, settling in Sydney. As the rhythm guitarist, he was responsible for the broad sweep of the band's sound, developing many of their guitar riffs and co-writing the band's material with his brother, Angus Young.
vinyl LP sleeve
sleeve photos by Paul Canty
photo of sleeve by Styrous®
My favorite tune from the Dirty Deeds album is the title song, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (link below).
The song ranked No. 24 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs and in 2009 it
was named the 31st best hard rock song of all time also by VH1.
The song's narrator invites people experiencing problems to either call him on 36-24-36, an actual phone number in Australia at the time, or visit him at his home where he will perform unsavory acts to resolve those problems. Situations in which he offers assistance include those involving lewd high school headmasters and significant others who are either adulterous or who persistently find fault with their partners. In other words, whatever acts one would need of a hit-man or hired mercenary.
The phrase "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is an homage to the cartoon Beany and Cecil, which Angus watched when he was a child. One of the cartoon's characters was named Dishonest John, who carried a business card that read: "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates."
The song's narrator invites people experiencing problems to either call him on 36-24-36, an actual phone number in Australia at the time, or visit him at his home where he will perform unsavory acts to resolve those problems. Situations in which he offers assistance include those involving lewd high school headmasters and significant others who are either adulterous or who persistently find fault with their partners. In other words, whatever acts one would need of a hit-man or hired mercenary.
The phrase "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" is an homage to the cartoon Beany and Cecil, which Angus watched when he was a child. One of the cartoon's characters was named Dishonest John, who carried a business card that read: "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates."
AC/DC ~ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
vinyl LP sleeve
sleeve photos by Paul Canty
photo of sleeve by Styrous®
AC/DC ~ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
vinyl LP side 1
photo by Styrous®
AC/DC ~ Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
vinyl LP side 1
vinyl LP sleeve
sleeve photos by Paul Canty
photo of sleeve by Styrous®
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap lyrics
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
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young & Ronald Belford Scott
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap lyrics © BMG Rights Management US, LLC
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
Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young & Ronald Belford Scott
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap lyrics © BMG Rights Management US, LLC
vinyl LP side 1
photo by Styrous®
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap has been covered by several groups. A parody of this song was recorded by Bob Rivers called Dirty Deeds Done With Sheep. The queercore band, Pansy Division also recorded a parody, called Dirty Queers Don't Come Cheap. There is a bluegrass-style version by Hayseed Dixie. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Exodus, Lesley Gore as well as many others have had their shot at it (YouTube links below).
vinyl LP side 1
photo by Styrous®
Tracklist:
Side 1:
A1 - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - 3:46
A2 - Love At First Feel - 3:05
A3 - Big Balls - 2:39
A4 - Rocker - 2:46
A5 - Problem Child - 5:43
Side 2:
B1 - There's Gonna Be Some Rockin' - 3:14
B2 - Ain't No Fun (Waiting Round To Be A Millionaire) - 6:57
B3 - Ride On - 5:47
B4 - Squealer - 5:12
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Copyright (c) – J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Published By – J. Albert & Son (USA) Inc.
Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Record Company – Sony Music
Remastered At – Sterling Sound
Produced For – Albert Productions
Credits:
Mastered By – Pecko* (tracks: B1 to B4), Porky (5) (tracks: A1 to A5)
Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Paul Canty
Producer – Vanda & Young
Sleeve [Design] – Hipgnosis (2)
Written-By – Young*, Scott*, Young*
Notes:
Printed inner sleeve
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 8 86973 68112 1
Barcode: 886973681121
Matrix / Runout: CTDP-109959 J2 1A 08
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L422
Mould SID Code: IFPI 7234
Rights Society: ASCAP
AC/DC – Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Label: Atlantic – SD16033
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock
Personnel:
- Bon Scott – lead vocals
- Angus Young – lead guitar
- Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Evans – bass guitar
- Phil Rudd – drums
- George Young – production, bass guitar on track 3
- Harry Vanda – production
Net links:
Recorded cover versions
Time obit
Toronto Star obit
YouTube links:
AC/DC – Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
cover versions:
Hayseed Dixie
Joan Jett
Exodus
Bob Rivers ~ Dirty Deeds Done With Sheep
Styrous® ~ Saturday, November 18, 2017
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