Shoot to Thrill

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About Shoot to Thrill

"Shoot to Thrill" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the second track on the 1980 album Back in Black. This song is also the second track of AC/DC Live and AC/DC Live: 2 CD Collector's Edition, and is included on the Iron Man 2 soundtrack. Although the studio version was never released as a single, the song is a fan favorite and a staple on classic rock radio stations.


Year:
1996
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All you women who want a man of the street
But you don't know which way you want to turn
Just keep a coming and put your hand out to me
'Cause I'm the one who's gonna make you burn

I'm gonna take you down - down, down, down
So don't you fool around
I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger

Shoot to thrill, play to kill 
Too many women with too many pills
Shoot to thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will

Yeah

I'm like evil, I get under your skin
Just like a bomb that's ready to blow
'Cause I'm illegal, I got everything
That all you women might need to know

I'm gonna take you down - yeah, down, down, down
So don't you fool around
I'm gonna pull it, pull it, pull the trigger

Shoot to thrill, play to kill
Too many women with too many pills
Shoot to thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill
I can't get enough, I can't get the thrill
I shoot to thrill, play to kill
Yeah, pull the trigger

Pull it, pull it, pull it, pull the trigger

Oh

Shoot to thrill, play to kill
Too many women, with too many pills
I said, shoot to thrill, play to kill
I got my gun at the ready, gonna fire at will
'Cause I shoot to thrill, and I'm ready to kill
And I can't get enough, and I can't get my thrill
Cause I shoot to thrill, play it again

Yeah

Shoot you down

Yeah
I'm gonna get you to the bottom and shoot you
I'm gonna shoot you
Oh hoo yeah yeah yeah

I'm gonna shoot you down yeah yeah
I'm gonna get you down
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down
Shoot you, shoot you, shoot you down

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooooooh

I'm gonna shoot to thrill
Play to kill
Shoot to thrill

Yeah, ooh yeah

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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

Formation Process
The song "Shoot to Thrill" is a composition by the popular rock band AC/DC, featuring its classic line-up of Brian Johnson on vocals, Angus Young and Malcolm Young on guitars, Cliff Williams on bass, and Phil Rudd on drums.
Album Details
"Shoot to Thrill" is the second track on the band's seventh studio album, "Back in Black." The album was released on July 25, 1980, through Albert Productions and Atlantic Records.
Journey
Since its release, "Shoot to Thrill" has become one of AC/DC's most popular songs, featuring regularly in their live performances.
Significance
The song "Shoot to Thrill" is significant for AC/DC as it is one of the first songs the band released after the death of their previous lead singer, Bon Scott, marking a major change in the band's career trajectory.
Music Video
The first official music video for the song was only filmed in 2010, during a live AC/DC concert in Buenos Aires, reverberating its lasting popularity.
Influence and Legacy
"Shoot to Thrill" has frequently been used in various pop culture platforms like TV series, advertisements, and films such as "Iron Man 2," where it appears twice, and "The Avengers."
Racing Connections
The song was twice used as the official theme song for the WWE's annual PPV event, "No Way Out," in 2009 and 2012.
Cover Interpretations
Numerous bands and artists have covered "Shoot to Thrill," including popular bands such as Halestorm, pushing its influence across diverse musical landscapes. It was also featured in the video games "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero."
Chart Success
Although "Shoot to Thrill" was not released as a single and therefore, did not chart upon the original release of "Back in Black," it has become one of the most downloaded songs from the album in the digital era.
Collective Analysis
In retrospect, "Shoot to Thrill" remains a fundamental part of AC/DC's discography, not only signifying the band's comeback after a tragic loss but also continuing to entertain and energize rock music fans around the globe.

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