Dog Eat Dog

AC/DC

About Dog Eat Dog

"Dog Eat Dog" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the second track of their album Let There Be Rock, released in 1977, and was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. It was released as a single in Australia, and included the non-album track "Carry Me Home" on the B-side, which was later released on Backtracks. AC/DC played "Dog Eat Dog" on their Black Ice World Tour until early 2010 when they dropped it from the set list and added "High Voltage".  


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Well it's a dog eat dog
Eat cat too
The French eat frog
And I eat you
Businessman, when you make a deal
Do you know who you can trust
Do you sign your life away
Do you write your name in dust

Hey, hey, hey 
Every dog has his day
It's a dog eat dog
Dog eat dog

Dog eat dog
Read the news
Someone win
Someone lose
Up's above and down's below 
And limbo's in between
Up you win, down you lose
It's anybody's game

Hey, hey, hey 
Every dog has his day
It's a dog eat dog
Dog eat dog

And it's a eye for eye
Tooth for tooth
It's a lie
That's the truth
See a blind man on the street 
Looking for something free
Hear the kind man ask his friends
Hey, what's in it for me

Hey, hey, hey 
Every dog has his day
It's a dog eat dog
Dog eat dog

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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: RONALD BELFORD SCOTT, ANGUS YOUNG, MALCOLM YOUNG

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11 facts about this song

Band Background
"Dog Eat Dog" is a song by AC/DC, a legendary Australian rock band that was formed in 1973 by Angus Young and his brother Malcolm Young.
Album Details
The song is part of the band's fourth studio album, "Let There Be Rock," released in 1977.
Song Information
"Dog Eat Dog" is the opening track on the B-side of the album that demonstrates the band's hard rock prowess and the raucous energy for which they are famous.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by all three major band members at the time: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.
Musical Composition
"Dog Eat Dog" features AC/DC’s classic hard rock rhythm featuring raunchy guitar riffs and powerful drums, accompanied by Bon Scott's distinctive high-pitched voice.
Lyrics Theme
Lyrically, the song presents a view of a cutthroat world where only the strongest or most ruthless survive, befitting the dog-eat-dog idiom in the title.
Live Performances
"Dog Eat Dog" has been featured in several live performances by the band and is known for its electrifying presence in live shows.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised by critics for its energy, rawness, and loud instrumental sounds, demonstrating AC/DC's signature style.
Notable Appearances
"Dog Eat Dog" was included in several AC/DC concert home videos and DVD sets, including "Let There Be Rock: The Movie – Live in Paris" and "Plug Me In."
Trivia
During live performances of "Dog Eat Dog," lead guitarist Angus Young was known for his schoolboy-uniform stage costume and frequently performing a 'duck walk' across the stage.
Legacy
Despite not being as commercially successful as some of AC/DC's more prominent tracks, "Dog Eat Dog" continues to be a favorite among their fan base due to its high voltage hard rock sound representing the band's 1970s rock era.

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