Let's Get It Up

AC/DC

About Let's Get It Up

"Let's Get It Up" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, first released on their 1981 album For Those About to Rock We Salute You, and later as its first single. Singer Brian Johnson summarised the track to Kerrang!'s Sylvie Simmons as "Filth, pure filth. We're a filthy band."Live versions of "Back in Black" and "T. N. T.", released as B-sides on the UK's version of the single, were both recorded in Landover, Maryland, in December 1981. "T. N. T." only appeared on the 12-inch edition.  


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Loose lips sink ships 
So come aboard for a pleasure trip 
It's high tide, so let's ride 
The moon is rising and so am I 

I'm gonna get it up 
Never gonna let it up 
Cruisin' on the seven seas 
A pirate of my loving needs 
I'll never go down, never go down 

[Chorus]
So let's get it up 
Let's get it up, get it right up 
Let's get it up, right to the top 
Let's get it up, right now 

Loose wires cause fires 
Getting tangled in my desires 
So screw 'em off and plug 'em in 
Then switch it on and start all over again 

I'm gonna get it up 
Never gonna let it up 
Ticking like a time bomb 
Blowing up the fuse box 
I'll never go down, never go down 

[Chorus]

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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: Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Let's Get It Up" is a song by the Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released as the first single from their album "For Those About to Rock We Salute You" on November 23, 1981.
Lyrics
The lyrics are known for their double entendre, with AC/DC’s typical sexual innuendo combined with a sense of fun and playfulness. The lyrics also encourage audience participation during live performances.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success. It peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and also did well on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it reached number 44. In Australia, the song peaked at number 29.
Album Success
The album "For Those About to Rock We Salute You" was a massive international success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard 200 in the US. This was the band's first album to reach such heights and it solidified their status as one of the major rock bands in the world.
Writing Credits
The song was written by the band's members - Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson.
Live Performances
"Let's Get It Up" was a staple of AC/DC's live performances during the early 1980s. Due to its audience-engaging lyrics, the song brought a lot of energy to the band's concerts.
Production
The song's production was done by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who is known for his extensive work with Def Leppard and his later work with acts like Maroon 5 and Muse.
Band Lineup
The recording lineup for "Let’s Get It Up" included Brian Johnson on lead vocals, Angus Young on lead guitar, Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Cliff Williams on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Phil Rudd on drums.
Music Style
Like most AC/DC songs, "Let's Get It Up" is characterized by a hard rock style with a strong, driving beat, and bluesy guitar riffs, showcasing Angus Young’s distinctive guitar playing.
Music Video
The music video for "Let's Get It Up" features live footage of the band performing on stage, embodying the high-energy and raw power that AC/DC is known for in their concerts.

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