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1) AC is the project of Alex Cameron, a young musician from the suburbs of Glasgow, Scotland.
2) AC is a rapper out of Staten Island. His myspace is www.myspace.com/thisisac.
3) AC Coming from a musical family, AC started playing drums at an early age. His parents encouraged this early musical talent with piano lessons at the age of 8.
AC was involved in a number of teenage experimental bands as a drummer, including "Big Mac and the Small Fries". Local popularity fuelled AC's desire to emerge from behind the kit and stand at the front of the stage for once, so for his 18th birthday he asked for, and received, an acoustic guitar. A succession of earnest "high school" songs followed until AC found his niche.
The successful side project "Plughole" followed in 2003, with the "Hello Ladies" album selling out in a number of days. The strain of distance between band members and work and travel commitments forced the band to dissolve in early 2004.
These days AC's work is influenced by the music he grew up with, his experience in the corporate world, and the bread and butter of every songwriter, relationships.
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AC Lyrics
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Goin' to a show
Stop in all the by-ways
Playin' rock 'n' roll
Gettin' robbed
Gettin' stoned
Gettin' beat up
Broken boned
Gettin' took
I tell you folks
It's harder than it looks
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you think it's easy doin' one night stands
Try playin' in a rock roll band
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
Hotel, motel
Make you wanna cry
Lady do the hard sell
Know the reason why
Gettin' old
Gettin' grey
Gettin' ripped off
Under-paid
Gettin' sold
Second hand
That's how it goes
Playin' in a band
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you wanna be a star of stage and screen
Look out it's rough and mean
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
Well, it's a long way
It's a long way, (they tell me)
It's a long way, such a long way (bagpipe!)
The lyrics to AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top" are about the struggles and hardships of being in a rock 'n' roll band. The song describes the difficulties the band faces while traveling and performing, including getting robbed, beaten up, and not being paid enough for their shows. The chorus, "It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll," emphasizes the difficult journey that musicians must endure to achieve success in the music industry.
The verses paint a vivid picture of life on the road for a band in the 1970s. The lyrics describe staying at cheap hotels and motels and encountering pushy groupies who try to take advantage of the musicians. The line, "Gettin' old, gettin' grey, gettin' ripped off, underpaid" exemplifies the struggles of trying to make a living as a musician.
Despite the many challenges, the band emphasizes the importance of perseverance and dedication to their craft. The song's bagpipe solo, performed by Bon Scott, adds a unique and memorable element to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' down the highway
Traveling down the road
Goin' to a show
Heading to a concert venue
Stop in all the by-ways
Taking breaks at small towns and other stops along the way
Playin' rock 'n' roll
Performing their music genre
Gettin' robbed
Being stolen from
Gettin' stoned
Using drugs
Gettin' beat up
Getting into physical altercations
Broken boned
Suffering physical injuries
Gettin' had
Being tricked or deceived
Gettin' took
Being exploited or cheated
I tell you folks
The reality is
It's harder than it looks
Being a rock star is not as glamorous as it appears
It's a long way to the top
Becoming successful takes a lot of effort and time
If you wanna rock 'n' roll
If you choose to pursue music as a career
If you think it's easy doin' one night stands
If you believe touring and performing concerts is easy
Try playin' in a rock roll band
Playing in a rock band is much more challenging
Hotel, motel
Staying in a variety of accommodations
Make you wanna cry
Very disappointing and tear-jerking
Lady do the hard sell
Being pressured to purchase something
Know the reason why
Understand the motivation behind the hard sale
Gettin' old
Aging
Gettin' grey
Hair turning gray
Gettin' ripped off
Being overcharged or swindled
Under-paid
Not being compensated enough for their work
Gettin' sold
Being marketed and sold as a product
Second hand
Being viewed as used or old
That's how it goes
This is the nature of the music industry
If you wanna be a star of stage and screen
If you aspire to become a famous musician and/or actor
Look out it's rough and mean
Beware of the harsh realities and fierce competition
Well, it's a long way
It's a difficult and arduous journey
It's a long way, (they tell me)
People have warned me that it's a difficult path
It's a long way, such a long way (bagpipe!)
The distance and hardship is emphasized by the sound of the bagpipe
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flyorflying1087
Ridin' down the highway
Goin' to a show
Stop in all the byways
Playin' rock 'n' roll
Gettin' robbed
Gettin' stoned
Gettin' beat up
Broken-boned
Gettin' had
Gettin' took
I tell you, folks
It's harder than it looks
… It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
… If you think it's easy doin' one night stands
Try playin' in a rock roll band
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
… Hotel, motel
Make you wanna cry
Ladies do the hard sell
Know the reason why
Gettin' old
Gettin' grey
Gettin' ripped off
Underpaid
Gettin' sold
Second hand
That's how it goes
Playin' in a band
… It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
… If you wanna be a star of stage and screen
Look out, it's rough and mean
… It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
… It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll
… Well it's a long way
Well it's a long way, you should've told me
It's a long way
Such a long way
@stephentate6974
Everyone is entitled to an opinion, I almost agree. and w/o a doubt they are in the top 5 on about anybody list.
And the genre is "AC/DC" nobody can compete.
The same can be said for Led Zeppelin
And this will draw some criticism I'm sure but Floyd and The Eagles are rightfully at the top of theirs.
None of these can be successfully duplicated or matched, it's just the way it is
Oops my apologies Mr Gibbins. Last but not least
ZZ Top
"Let's drive that old Chrysler to Mexico"
I got to see them all in concert...except our subject matter AC/DC 😢
@joannemaskall937
I'm now 50 years old.
Had the pleasure of being brought up in a house that had a Technics HI-FI system with that glass door and magnet/clicky door press opening on the Left hand side😅
It was surrounded by "Lp's on shelves and the shag pile carpet.
Can feel and smell it now and it's bloody beautiful 😊
HI-FI system belonged to my Step Dad who I lost 6 months ago and this song was his last post/ message to me.
I either cry or smile when I listen to it, it's still 50/50.
Right now it's cry because my youngest son is learning it on guitar xx
@channel_959
Who's still here in 2024 🎸🤘
@markodimitrijevic-ir6ge
Oh yes😂
@francescoberti7440
Absolutely
@user-fc3ky7sm4m
Definitely me!!
@LynnSillman-sk2kg
Hey. AC DC. Rocks
@LynnSillman-sk2kg
Yeah. Don't. Forget. Cali. Are. Great. Weed. Here. Lol
@montec636
AC/DC should have their own radio station in every city
@user-bw4oj5ng8k
Fucking ooooh
@matman321
Oooouuu ye😎
@robson3078
If anyone is reading this, I would like to greet this person and thank AC⚡DC for being with us all the time. 🎸🥁 AC/DC FOREVER!