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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 .

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 Dirty Dads Done Dirt Cheap.mp4

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

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: Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates"

The track contains the digits , followed by a shout of "Hey!" . At the time, 36-24-36 was a real phone number in Australia.