The song's title was inspired by the 1962 animated cartoon series Beany and Cecil, according to AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young. The show originally aired on ABC Television and only lasted one season before the 26 episodes were cast as repeats for the next five years until it was recreated in 1968. The song's title was inspired by the main villain of the cartoon, "Dishonest John," who carried a business card that read, "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." Sundays, holidays, and special rates"
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts recorded the song, shortening the title to "Dirty Deeds," and included it on their LP, The Hit List, in the winter of 1990. It was released as a single and charted internationally.
Lyrics
If you're havin' trouble with the high school head
He's givin' you the blues
You wanna graduate but not in his bed
Here's what you gotta do
Pick up the phone
I'm always home
Call me anytime
Just ring three sixty two four three five o
I lead a life of crime
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
If you got a lady and you want her gone
But you ain't got the guts
She keeps on naggin' at you night and day
Enough to drive you nuts
Pick up the phone
And leave her alone
It's time you made a stand
For a fee I'm happy to play
Your night time plan
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Dirty deeds done dirt cheap
Done dirt cheap
Done dirt cheap
Done dirt cheap
Done dirt cheap
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