AC/DC - Flick of the Switch
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Release date: 15 August 1983
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AC/DC - Flick of the Switch: Wikipedia Album Entry
Flick of the Switch is the ninth album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, recorded shortly after their European Tour at the beginning of 1983. The album was originally released in the United States on August 15, 1983. The album was self-produced by AC/DC and reached #4 in UK and #15 in the US. Though considered a disappointment when released, the album is today praised by many fans for its rawness and energy, and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
After problems with rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, drummer Phil Rudd was fired midway through the recording sessions, although he had completed his drum parts. He was eventually replaced by future Dio drummer Simon Wright. Wright appeared in the videos for "Flick of the Switch", "Nervous Shakedown" and Guns For Hire[citation needed]. He was also on the tour for the album, and noted in the pro-shot video recordings of that tour. Rudd, meanwhile, eventually returned to the band in 1994 and appeared on the band's 1995 album Ballbreaker.
The album was re-released in 2003 as part of the AC/DC Remasters series.
Track listing
All songs written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson.
"Rising Power" – 3:45
"This House Is on Fire" – 3:25
"Flick of the Switch" – 3:15
"Nervous Shakedown" – 4:29
"Landslide" – 3:59
"Guns for Hire" – 3:26
"Deep in the Hole" – 3:21
"Bedlam in Belgium" – 3:54
"Badlands" – 3:40
"Brain Shake" – 4:09
Personnel
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Angus Young - Lead Guitar
Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar, backing vocals
Cliff Williams - Bass Guitar, backing vocals
Phil Rudd - drums
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AC/DC - Flick of the Switch Lyrics
AC/DC - Badlands Lyrics
I'm a pistol packin' man
With a gun in my hand
Lookin' for a woman that'll understand
You like to roll and I like to ride
AC/DC - Rising Power Lyrics
Dog day it's Tuesday
Hope that girl she'll come today
Hard life it's a city life
Sweat keeps pouring down
AC/DC - Nervous Shakedown Lyrics
"Freeze", said the man, cruisin' the beat
"You get your hands up, spread your feet"
"Don't you move an inch", I heard him say
"Or you'll be doin' time till the judgment day"
And he said:
"Don't tell me no lies, give me alibi's"
"'cause if you cross my path you've been doing life"
It's a dirty lie
It's a shakedown -- and it's a nervous shakedown
A nervous shakedown -- another nervous shakedown
"Take you dime" said the man, "you can make one call"
And get a one-way ticket to the County Hall
Well the judge looked high and I looked low
And when he smiled at me it was a one-man show
He said:
"Two to five the jury decides"
"Double parole if you survive"
It's a dirty lie
It's a shakedown -- and it's a nervous shakedown
A nervous shakedown -- another nervous shakedown
Law is gonna get you this time And throw away the key
AC/DC - Landslide Lyrics
I want you to hear me out there
This is for all you bad boys
this is the story of the saint of rock'n'roll
i want you to put your hands in your pockets
AC/DC - Guns For Hire Lyrics
The word is out that I'm about
And I've come gunnin' for you
I'm a real entertainer, a mischief maker
Lover of no fixed abode
AC/DC - Flick Of The Switch Lyrics
Well there's a lock-up in the ????
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She ???? sickness outta distress
She devil, she evil
AC/DC - Deep In The Hole Lyrics
I've been enchained
She's got shackles on me
That woman to blame
For the hell and misery
AC/DC - Brain Shake Lyrics
Alright, hold tight
I wanna ????
????
No space defender
AC/DC - Bedlam In Belgium Lyrics
The blood in my veins
Was running right through my brain
There was a cop with a gun
Who was running around insane
AC/DC - This House Is On Fire Lyrics
yonder she walks
hitting 103
a little tongue in cheek
hot personality
