Angus started playing guitar when he was about five. Another kid who lived nearby had one, and Angus would come over and play on it. He got his own "guitar" by taking a banjo his ily had lying and the house and restrainging ita guitar. He didn't really get into guitar playing, thoguh, until his early teens. He got his first Gibson SG after seeing it in a friend's catalogue. Until then, he had been playing on an old Hofner guitar he got when his brother Malcolm got his Gretsch Jet Firebird.
For a part time job, before AC/DC and when the band had just started playing shows, Angus worked at a printing company in Australia.
Angus Young practiced with his band, AC/DC, which was just developing at the time. Angus had developed a trademark 'schoolboy' style in the band. One rumor is that he did not have time to change between his school uniform and band practice, and simply wore the uniform. The truth is though that his sister suggested he do it as a gimmick. Angus previously tried dressing as Zorro and also a gorilla. Eventually, it became a signature trademark of the entire band.
Angus Young is notorious for his wild onstage antics. He entertains audiences with his intense moves and jumps onstage and with his running back and forth across the stage while playing the electric guitar. During live shows, Angus would clamber on singer Bon Scott's shoulders and they would make their way through the audience with smoke streaming from a satchel on his back while he played an extended solo.
In later years, Angus performed moves such as his own version of the Duck Walk, which was inspired by his idol Chuck Berry, and his "spasm", during which he throws himself to the ground, kicking, shaking, and spinning in circles, while playing the guitar, of course; both can be seen in the "Who Made Who" video. Angus developed the "spasm" while playing live in a small club in Australia when he tripped over a cable onstage, while playing his solo. He made it into part of his act by having a seizure-like "spasm" onstage to make it seem as part of the act. It has grown ever since. Other gimmicks employed by Angus include his strip act, which is viewable during "Jailbreak" on AC/DC's Live At Donington DVD.
Angus Young influenced such bands as Guns N' Roses and Def Leppard. Angus cites his own influences as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and other blues/early rock players
Although Angus Young keeps his private life out of the media it is known that he now lives in Sydney, Australia and Aalten, Netherlands. It is also known that he married his wife Ellen in 1980 right before Bon Scott died.
Play Ball
Angus Young Lyrics
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Pick me up, fill my cup
Pour me another round
Come on in, mix in the sin
Come in and join the crowd
I said it's party time and I'm on the loose
Make it feel alright, listen
Because the night is mine
Let's play ball
Shooting down the walls, yeah
Let's play ball, babe
Batting down the stalls
Play, play, play ball
Listen, said
Lock me up, I'm in lust
I'm on the leash and I'm bound
Dive on in and spin in the gin
Come on and shout it out loud
Let's play ball
Shooting down the walls, yeah
Let's play ball
Batting down the stalls, yeah
Play, play, play ball
Woo
Hit that thing right here
Hey yeah
Hit your home run
Let's play ball
Shooting down the walls, yeah
Let's play ball
Batting down the stalls, yeah
Let's play ball
Let's play ball
Let's play ball
Play, play, play ball
In "Play Ball", Angus Young is singing about having a good time and enjoying the night with friends. He invites the listener to join in the fun and let loose, drink, and enjoy the moment. The chorus uses the analogy of playing ball, a common pastime in America, to signify the idea of having fun and enjoying life. The sense of freedom and exhilaration of throwing caution to the wind is conveyed in lines like "I'm on the loose" and "Let's play ball, shooting down the walls."
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, with an upbeat and catchy rhythm that is typical of AC/DC's classic sound. The driving guitar riffs and percussion create a party atmosphere that is infectious, making it hard not to want to join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen
Pay attention
Pick me up, fill my cup
Get me a drink
Pour me another round
Get me another drink
Come on in, mix in the sin
Join the party, indulge in sin
Come in and join the crowd
Join the group of people
I said it's party time and I'm on the loose
It's time to party and I'm ready to go wild
Make it feel alright, listen
Let's make this a great time, pay attention
Drinks all around, I'm in the mood
Let's have drinks, I'm in the mood for a good time
Because the night is mine
This is my night, let's make it unforgettable
Let's play ball
Let's have fun
Shooting down the walls, yeah
Having a great time
Batting down the stalls
Having a good time
Play, play, play ball
Let's continue having fun
Lock me up, I'm in lust
I'm feeling passionate
I'm on the leash and I'm bound
I'm restrained and controlled
Dive on in and spin in the gin
Let's have a drink and enjoy ourselves
Come on and shout it out loud
Let's yell it out
Woo
Expressing excitement
Hit that thing right here
Let's do it
Hey yeah
Expressing enthusiasm
Hit your home run
Do your best and succeed
Let's play ball
Let's have fun
Let's play ball
Let's have fun
Play, play, play ball
Let's continue having fun
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hahe3598
Listen!
Pick me up
Fill my cup
Pour me another round
Come on in, mix in the sin
Come in and join the crowd
I said it’s party time
When I’m on the loose
Make it feel alright
Listen, drinks all around
I’m in the mood
Because the night is mine
Let’s play ball
Shoot it down the wall
Let’s play ball, baby
Battin’ down the stalls
Play, play, play ball
Listen Sid, light me up
I’m in love
I’m all regional now
Dive on in and swim in the gin
Come on, shout it out loud
Let’s play ball
Shoot it down the wall, yeah
Let’s play ball
Battin’ down the stalls, yeah
Play, play, play ball
Let’s play ball
Shootin' down the wall
Let’s play ball
And never stall
Let’s play ball
Let’s play ball
Let’s play ball
Play, play, play ball
@Gerardo16TheGamer
Sorry bro
I know AC-DC made 12 albums that sound exactly the same. But this is just the problem, the trouble.
AC-DC needs to Evolve to another style of rock.
60s rock?
70s?
new wave?
Foo Fighters?
The Strokes?
AC-DC has more options to change, but they don't do that because I suppose they are stubborn.
@VickersTacticalLAV
The greatest Rock Band the World Has Ever Known - AC/DC
Not even debatable
@Ryan-zd3jq
Vickers Tactical got that right
@bobbyknight1970
AC/DC has more of my favorite songs than any other band that I know and like, so, yes, they are the best. A kick ass band.
@erdaylike24se7en
Red Floyd you heard the man, they are the fucking GOAT. No band before and no one after will even come close to doing it as good as they did/do.
@PeachDragon_
Vickers Tactical all hail acdc
@RyanLBrown9396
I’ll never ever talk trash about Ac/Dc. Angus is one of my biggest heroes and idols, but what you’re not gonna do is throw around the title of “Greatest rock band ever” and not mention Zeppelin
@JamesvanHest
The thing I love about AC/DC is that they make me feel like I've been friends with them for years, even though I haven't met them. I feel like I'm having a conversation with them when I watch stuff like interviews even though I've never been able to say anything to them. They always puts a smile on my face and make me happy, ever since I first got into AC/DC before I could walk. thank you AC/DC. You've inspired me as a 17 year old to pick up my guitar, microphone, drums and bass and give it my best shot to make more rock n roll in the world.
@dakotaasher2196
Fuck yeah
@dakotaasher2196
@James Terry who is dat ??
@dakotaasher2196
Strip club in WV?