1991
Search results
"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. This was Squier's first single to chart, reaching No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was a bigger hit on rock radio, reaching No. 3 on the Top Tracks chart.
- "Two Daze Gone"
- 1981
- 3:38
The Stroke Lyrics. [Verse 1] Now, everybody. Have you heard? If you're in the game. Then the stroke's the word. Don't take no rhythm. Don't take no style. Got a thirst for killin' Grab your...
Learn the lyrics, artistfacts, and interpretations of the 1981 hit song by Billy Squier, which some fans think is about masturbation, the music business, or Lucifer. Find out how the song was influenced by Queen, produced by a different producer, and released in a different version.
3 days ago · “The Stroke” was released in 1981 as part of Billy Squier’s album “Don’t Say No.” It quickly became a hit, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving heavy airplay on rock radio stations all over the country. But what inspired Squier to write the song in the first place?
