The track contains the digits , followed by a shout of "Hey!" . At the time, 36-24-36 was a real phone number in Australia.
The song’s lyrics, sung with Bon Scott’s signature raspy charisma, tell the story of a "hitman for hire" offering bargain-basement prices for unsavory services: Dirty Dads Done Dirt Cheap.mp4
Dishonest John carried a business card that read: "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates" . Angus loved the line so much that the band built an entire song—and album—around it. The Mercenary’s Handbook The track contains the digits , followed by a shout of "Hey
The song later caused legal trouble in the U.S. when an Illinois couple, whose number was 362-4368, sued Atlantic Records. They claimed that the "Hey!" sounded like an "8," leading to hundreds of harassing prank calls from fans trying to hire their own hitman. A Global Phenomenon What is AC/DC's song Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap about? Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates"
The song famously lists specific "dirty deeds," including concrete shoes , cyanide , TNT , and high voltage . The Prank Call Lawsuit
The iconic phrase didn't come from a back-alley deal; it came from a Saturday morning cartoon. Lead guitarist Angus Young was inspired by a character named from the 1960s show Beany and Cecil .