AC/DC - Jailbreak Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Jailbreak' by AC/DC?

   The song 'Jailbreak' was written by Ronald Belford Scott, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young. These members are integral parts of AC/DC, contributing significantly to the band's distinctive hard rock sound.

2. When was 'Jailbreak' by AC/DC first released?

   'Jailbreak' was first released in September 1976 as part of the Australian album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. It wasn't released in North America until 1984 on the international '74 Jailbreak EP.

3. What inspired the lyrics of 'Jailbreak' by AC/DC?

   While not explicitly stated by the band, it is speculated that Bon Scott, who read about Mark Brandon Reid, a notorious Australian criminal known as 'Chopper', may have drawn inspiration from tales of criminal exploits and prison breaks for the lyrics of 'Jailbreak'.

4. Where was the music video for 'Jailbreak' filmed?

   The music video for 'Jailbreak' was filmed in a quarry in Albion, a suburb of Melbourne near Sunshine. Directed by Paul Drane for the Australian music program Countdown in March 1976, it features theatrical elements like explosives and fake blood to dramatize a prison escape.

5. What unique aspects are featured in the music video for 'Jailbreak'?

   'Jailbreak's music video is notable for being one of the first to use explosives and fake blood. The video depicts a dramatic prison escape scene where band members act out roles of prisoners and guards, enhancing the storytelling aspect of their performance.