Rocker (song)

Rocker (song)

Song_infobox
Name = Rocker
Artist = AC/DC
Album = T.N.T.
Released = December 1975
track_no = 6
Recorded = July 1975
Genre = Hard rock
Length = 2:51
Writer = Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
Label = Albert Productions
Producer = Harry Vanda, George Young
prev = "T.N.T."
prev_no = 5
next = "Can I Sit Next to You Girl"
next_no = 7Song_infobox
Name = Rocker


Artist = AC/DC
Album = Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Released = November 1976
April 1981 (U.S.)
track_no = 4
prev = "Big Balls"
prev_no = 3
next = "Problem Child"
next_no = 5

"Rocker" is an up tempo song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the sixth track of their Australian album "T.N.T.", released in December 1975 (see 1975 in music), and was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.

"Rocker" is the fourth track on the international version of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", released in November 1976 (see 1976 in music). The international version was not released in the United States until April 1981 (see 1981 in music). This song and "Love at First Feel" replaced "Jailbreak" and "R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)" from the Australian version.

When this song was performed live during Bon Scott's tenure with the band, Angus Young would climb onto Scott's shoulders and dive into the audience when he performed his guitar numbers.

Composition

The song is written from the point of view of a self-professed "rocker" and "roller." The speaker further identifies himself as a:

*Right-out-of-controller
*Wheeler
*Dealer
*Wicked woman stealer
*Bruiser
*Cruiser
*Rockin' rollin' man

The speaker also details his features and possessions, which include:

*Slicked-back hair
*Skintight jeans
*A Cadillac car
*Teenage dreams
*Lurex socks
*Blue suede shoes (a homage to the Carl Perkins song, "Blue Suede Shoes")
*A V8 car
*Tattoos

References in popular culture

*Lyrics from this song are quoted by The Nightrider in the film "Mad Max".

Personnel

*Bon Scott - lead vocals
*Angus Young - lead guitar
*Malcolm Young - rhythm guitar
*Mark Evans - bass
*Phil Rudd - drums

Production

*Producers: Harry Vanda, George Young


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