It was also released as a single - first in Australia in October 1976 with "R.I.P. (Rock in Peace)" as its B-side, and then in the UK in January 1977 as a maxi-single with "Big Balls" and "The Jack" as its B-sides. Once the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap album was finally released in the US in 1981 the "Dirty Deeds..." single was released there (backed by "Highway To Hell"), where it reached number four on the charts.
The song ranked #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.
It features a backing vocal consisting of a heavy breathing sound, made on the downbeat during verses. It also features the title in a spoken-word style at the end of the chorus; plus a scream at the end of the song. The full length recording (approximately 4:11) has the title of the song chanted four times starting at 3:09, but on the more common edited version (approximately 3:51) the chant is heard only twice.
The song's narrator invites people experiencing problems to either call him on 36-24-36 or visit him at his home, at which point he will perform assorted unsavoury acts to resolve said 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. As detailed by the song, the "dirty deeds" performed at low cost include:
* Concrete shoes
* Cyanide
* TNT
* Neckties
* Contracts
* High voltage
Two of the services offered share names with AC/DC's first two Australian albums, T.N.T. and High Voltage. They are also the names of songs that appeared on Australia's T.N.T. and the international version of High Voltage.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
ACDC Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of ACDC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheep" is a satirical take on the business of committing crimes, with the singer offering to solve people's problems for a fee, rather than by conventional means. The first verse is about a high school student who is having trouble with the principal and is unable to graduate because of him. The singer offers dirty deeds to solve the problem. The second verse is about a man who is having trouble with his love life and his best friend who is double-dealing with him. The singer offers his services to get the friend out, encouraging the man to forget about him and have "a ball" with him instead. The third verse is about a man who wants his lady gone, but doesn't have the guts to do it himself. The singer offers to be his "back door man" and solve his problem.
The repetitive lyrics of "Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap" is a hyperbole that emphasizes how easy it is to commit crimes nowadays. The song implies that if you want something done, you don't have to do it yourself, just call the singer on 36 24 36 and leave it to him, he will pay attention to the dirty part. The mention of "concrete shoes, cyanide, TNT" and "neckties, contracts, high voltage" adds to the darker side of the song, making it sound like the singer is willing to do anything for a price.
Line by Line Meaning
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
If your high school principal is causing you trouble and making you unhappy, and you don't want to compromise yourself to succeed, then you should contact me to handle your problem for a low cost.
Pick up the phone
I'm always home
Call me any time
Just ring
36 24 36 hey
I lead a life of crime
If you need help with any dirty deeds or crimes, call me anytime and I'll be there to assist. My phone number is 36 24 36.
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
My services are cheap, but effective. Any dirty deed you need done can be completed at a low cost by me.
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
If you have issues with love, such as a broken heart or your partner cheating on you with your friend, then it's understandable that you might be emotional.
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
If you want to get rid of your significant other but don't have the courage to do it yourself, then let me handle it for a fee. I'll be your 'back door man' and make the tough decisions for you.
Concrete shoes, cyanide, TNT
Done dirt cheap
Neckties, contracts, high voltage
Done dirt cheap
I have the means and methods to carry out any dirty deed or crime you need, from concrete shoes and cyanide to neckties and high voltage, and I'll do it all for a low price.
Dirty deeds
Do anything you wanna do
Done dirty cheap
Dirty deeds
Dirty deeds
Dirty deeds
Done dirt cheap
Whatever dirty deed or crime you need done, I'm willing to do it for you at a low cost.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANGUS YOUNG, MALCOLM YOUNG, RONALD BELFORD SCOTT
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@abdurrahmanbilgic3138
AC/DC: W-What who is D4C?
Queen: First Time?
@BTECE_DivyJoshi
Vanilla Ice: .....
The Band: .....
Dio: .....
JEAN P. POLNAREFF: WOOOOOOOOO BABBBYYYYYYYY I AM POLNAREFFFF!
@giannissimitzis5560
What is D4C can someone explain to me ?
@prashantmjalskar8198
@@giannissimitzis5560 its dirty deeds done dirt cheap
@spongeyspikes09
The Beatles: what have we done?
(Get Back's lyrics has JoJo on it)
@loflight9942
@@giannissimitzis5560 it's from jojo manga
@aertum468
This song makes me wanna be the 23rd presidnt of the US in a alternate dimension
I am finally the president.
@brunobucellatia5181
😳😳😳😳
@lmas5150
Benjamin Harrison or Funny Valentine?
@carlosrvargas3949
"This song makes me pray jesus" or " this should be Trump theme tune" and you decided to go for the shitty ass jojo meme