It's a Long Way to the Top
AC/DC
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Ridin' down the highway Goin' to a show Stop in all the by-ways Playin' rock 'n' roll Gettin' robbed Gettin' stoned Gettin' beat up Broken boned Gettin' had Gettin' took I tell you folks It's harder than it looks It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll If you think it's easy doin' one night stands Try playin' in a rock roll band It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll Hotel Motel Make you wanna cry Lady do the hard sell Know the reason why Gettin' old Gettin' grey Gettin' ripped off Under-paid Gettin' sold Second hand That's how it goes Playin' in a band It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll If you wanna be a star of stage and screen Look out it's rough and mean It's a long way to the top If you wanna rock 'n' roll
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Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Scott
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" was a track from AC/DC's second album, "T.N.T.," which was released in 1975. It was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and the band’s lead vocalist, Bon Scott.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is famous for its incorporation of bagpipes, played by Bon Scott, and is one of the few rock and roll songs to do so.
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InspirationThe track was inspired by the band's own experience of the hardships they faced in their early career. Its lyrics depict the struggles and challenges of being in a rock band.
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Popular Rendition"It's a Long Way to the Top" has been covered by numerous artists including Jack Black for the "School of Rock" movie in 2003. The song was performed by the movie's band led by Jack Black.
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In the ChartsEven though the song didn’t initially make a big impact in the charts during its release, it's now regarded as one of the greatest hard rock songs by various publications.
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Bon Scott's LegacyIt was one of the last songs Bon Scott performed live before his death in 1980. The song is often hailed as his signature song with AC/DC.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was filmed on Melbourne's Swanston Street. It featured the band members on a flatbed truck, surrounded by members of the Rats of Tobruk Pipe band.
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Live PerformancesAlthough the song is popular amongst fans, AC/DC rarely performed it live after Bon Scott's death because of the difficulty of incorporating bagpipes.
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RecognitionsThe song is ranked at #123 on VH1's list of 'The 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs'.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song title "It's a Long Way to the Top" has been used in various contexts. For instance, it was used as the title of the final episode of a season of the HBO series "Entourage."
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