About this song
The title track of AC/DC's second album. Different LP versions of the song exist, and the US release did not include it until 1981. Later CD re-releases use the longer edition.
What it's about
The song tells the story of a hitman advertising his cheap killing services to one or more women.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 2 other songs, like “1976 by The Hood Internet”.
- Covered 16 times, including “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter (Ft. Nate Smith)”.
- Written by Angus Young, Bon Scott and Malcolm Young.
- Produced by Harry Vanda, George Young and Vanda & Young.
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