Fly on the Wall

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About Fly on the Wall

Fly on the Wall is a video by AC/DC, released in 1985. It is named after their album with the same name. The tape consisted of a single music video of five of the songs from Fly on the Wall, back to back. The visuals involved AC/DC playing at a bar while various shady characters interacted with an animated fly, much like the one on the cover of the album. The track listing is as follows: "Fly on the Wall" "Danger" "Sink the Pink" "Stand Up" "Shake Your Foundations"


Year:
2003
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You can dance through the night
Rock n roll music itching to fight
Makin' love drunk or stoned
Lookin' for dollars
Get broken-boned
It's a game too tough to tame
Ends up the same
Sweatin' out the rain

I was trapped like a fly on the wall
I was caged like a zoo animal
No escape from the fate that you make
You're a snake, I've had all I can take
Watch out, there's a fly on the wall

Take a chance, take a bite
Rock n roll devil, take me tonight
Like a bitch makin' heat
Beatin' on my chest
Lickin' at my feet
It's a game too tough to tame
Ending up the same
Sweatin' in the rain
So watch out, there's a fly on the wall

I was trapped like a fly on the wall
I was caged like a zoo animal
No escape from the fate that you make
You're a snake, I've had all I can take

There's a fly on the wall

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AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who have remained constant members. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal and are sometimes classified as such, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll". To date they are one of the highest-grossing bands of all time. more »

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Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Fly on the Wall" is a song by the famous Australian rock band AC/DC. The song is the title track of their 1985 album of the same name.
Song Writing
As with much of AC/DC's work, "Fly on the Wall" was written by band members and brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.
Meaning
The title song supposedly represents the voice of a spectator watching events unfold, offering a unique narrative perspective.
Music Video
In the unique music video for "Fly on the Wall," AC/DC performs in a bar while being watched by a fly. The video actually merges five songs ("Fly on the Wall," "Danger," "Sink the Pink," "Stand Up," and "Shake Your Foundations") from the same album, creating a 25-minute long short film.
Album Reception
"Fly on the Wall" as an album has received mixed reviews from critics. It's not often considered one of AC/DC's classic albums, although it did reach #32 on the UK Albums Chart and #7 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
Iconic Guitar Solo
The song features one of Angus Young's memorable guitar solos, showcasing his unique playing style and sound.
Singles
While "Fly on the Wall" was not released as a single, two other songs from the album ("Shake Your Foundations" and "Sink the Pink") were.
Live Performances
Despite the album not receiving the adoration of classics like "Highway to Hell" or "Back in Black," songs from "Fly on the Wall" featured regularly in AC/DC's live concerts in the mid-1980s.
Unique AC/DC Sound
The song is a great example of AC/DC's stripped-down, high-energy rock 'n' roll sound, with simple, powerful riffs and drawled, strong vocals from Brian Johnson.
Lineup
The lineup for the recording of "Fly on the Wall" was Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Cliff Williams (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Simon Wright (drums).

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