The Stroke
1981 single by Billy Squier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Stroke (disambiguation).
"The Stroke" is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Billy Squier. It was released in 1981 as the debut single from his 3× Platinum album Don't Say No.
Quick Facts Single by Billy Squier, from the album Don't Say No ...
"The Stroke" | ||||
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Single by Billy Squier | ||||
from the album Don't Say No | ||||
B-side | "Two Daze Gone" | |||
Released | 1981 | |||
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Length | 3:38 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | William Squier | |||
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Billy Squier singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"The Stroke” on YouTube | ||||
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This was Squier's first single to chart, reaching No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[3] It was a bigger hit on rock radio, reaching No. 3 on the Top Tracks chart. It also reached the UK Singles Chart, rising to No. 52. It was named the 59th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.[4]
An acoustic blues version, titled 'Stroke Me Blues', were later recorded and released by Squier on his 1998 album Happy Blue.