"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.

17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100.

It was Squier's only single released in the UK, where it made #52.

It was named the 59th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.