Big Gun
AC/DC
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Riot on the radio Pictures on the TV Invader man take what he can Shootout on the silver screen Sticking 'em up and knocking 'em down Living out a fantasy There's a bad man cruising around In a big black limousine Don't let it be wrong Don't let it be right Get in his way You're dead in his sights Big gun Big gun number one Big gun Big gun kick the hell out of you Terminators, Uzi makers Shootin' up Hollywood Snakes alive with a .45 Setting off and doing no good If you ain't wise they'll cannibalize Tear flesh off you Classified lady killers Prayin' in the human zoo (Prayin') They saddle you up And take you to town Better look out When he come around Big gun Big gun number one Big gun Big gun kick the hell out of you Big gun, got a hot one Big gun, got a number one Big gun, loaded and cocked Big gun, hot hot hot Got big gun, ready or not Big gun, give it, give it a shot Terminator, Uzi makers Regulators, gonna get you later Big gun kick the hell out of you
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Written by: ASCENCIO, MARROW
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8 facts about this song
Band History"Big Gun" is a song by AC/DC, an Australian rock band that was formed by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973. They are considered pioneers in heavy metal music though they themselves have often identified their music as simply "rock and roll".
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Album Recognition"Big Gun" was released as a single in 1993. However, it did not appear on any AC/DC studio album. Instead, it was part of the soundtrack for the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie "Last Action Hero".
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Music Chart PerformanceDespite not being a part of any of their studio albums, the song did extremely well on music charts worldwide. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the band's brothers and founding members Malcolm and Angus Young. It features Angus Young's signature guitar playing style and singer Brian Johnson's unique raspy vocals.
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Music Video CameoThe music video for "Big Gun" features Arnold Schwarzenegger dressed as Angus Young, complete with a schoolboy uniform and a Gibson SG guitar.
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Awards and Achievements"Big Gun" was nominated for Best Song at the MTV Movie Awards in 1993. It is also regarded as one of the best songs by the band, and it often features in the band's live performances.
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LegacyEven though "Big Gun" is not on any of AC/DC's studio albums, it has become a fan favorite. It has also been included in some editions of the band's compilation albums, like the 2009 'Backtracks' box set.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have often praised the song's powerful guitar riffs and high energy, qualities that AC/DC are well known for. The song is loved for its hard rock sound.
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