Problem Child (song)

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Name = Problem Child


Artist = AC/DC
Album = Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Released = September 20 1976
track_no = 4
Recorded = Summer 1976
Genre = Heavy metal, Hard rock
Length = 5:43
Writer = Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
Label = Albert Productions
Producer = Harry Vanda, George Young
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Name = Problem Child


Artist = AC/DC
Album = Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Released = November 1976 (U.K.), April 1981 (U.S.)
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Name = Problem Child
Artist = AC/DC
Album = Let There Be Rock
Released = June 1977
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Length = 5:26 (Shortened Version)
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"Problem Child" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the fourth track of their Australian album "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", released in September 1976, and was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott.

It is also the fifth track on the international version of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", released in November 1976. The international version was not released in the United States until April 1981. A shortened version was also the fifth track on some versions of "Let There Be Rock", released in June 1977, replacing "Crabsody In Blue" from that album's Australian version.

During live performances, Scott would sometimes introduce the song by saying it was about Angus Young.

Composition

The song is written from the point of view of an extremely anti-social, violent person. This person threatens the use of knives and guns, drinks alcohol, and challenges the police, amongst other vices. While the speaker does not hate everything, he promises to violently oppose anything he dislikes.

Live recordings

"Problem Child" has been included on two official AC/DC live albums, 1978's "If You Want Blood You've Got It" and "Live from the Atlantic Studios", the latter being recorded in 1977 and later released as part of 1997's "Bonfire" box set. (It also saw limited release in 1977 as a promo sent to radio stations). Both versions feature Bon Scott on lead vocals.A live version was performed with Brian on vocals on the "stiff upper lip live" dvd

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