Rocker (song)
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| Song by AC/DC | ||
| from the album T.N.T. | ||
| Released | December 1975 | |
| Recorded | July 1975 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 2:49 | |
| Label | Albert Productions | |
| Writer(s) | Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott | |
| Producer(s) | Harry Vanda, George Young | |
| T.N.T. track listing | ||
| T.N.T. (5) |
"Rocker" (6) |
Can I Sit Next to You Girl (7) |
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| Song by AC/DC | ||
| from the album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap | ||
| Released | November 1976 (U.K.), April 1981 (U.S.) | |
| Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap track listing | ||
| Big Balls (3) |
"Rocker" (4) |
Problem Child (5) |
"Rocker" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the sixth track of their Australian album T.N.T., released in December 1975 (see 1975 in music), and was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.
"Rocker" is the fourth track on the international version of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, released in November 1976 (see 1976 in music). The international version was not released in the United States until April 1981 (see 1981 in music). This song and "Love at First Feel" replaced "Jailbreak" and "R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)" from the Australian version.
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[edit] Composition
The song is written from the point of view of a self-professed "rocker" and "roller." The speaker further identifies himself as a:
- Right-out-of-controller
- Wheeler
- Dealer
- Wicked woman stealer
- Bruiser
- Cruiser
- Rockin' rollin' man
The speaker also details his features and possessions, which include:
- Slicked-back hair
- Skintight jeans
- A Cadillac car
- Teenage dreams
- Lurex socks
- Blue suede shoes (an homage to the Carl Perkins song, "Blue Suede Shoes")
- A V8 car
- Tattoos
[edit] Personnel
- Bon Scott - lead vocals
- Angus Young - lead guitar
- Malcolm Young - rhythm guitar
- Mark Evans - bass
- Phil Rudd - drums
[edit] Production
- Producers: Harry Vanda, George Young
[edit] Trivia
This was also the song where, when performed live, Angus Young would clamber upon Bon Scott's shoulders and dive into the audience and perform his guitar numbers.
Lyrics from this song are quoted by The Nightrider in the film Mad Max.
