Billy Squier - In The Dark

[@eliazarramirez8736]

If you lived through the 80s, then you know the influence Billy had on our generation.

[@CarolAnnie-u6e]

Yes I lived through the 60's till now watching(hearing) rock n roll get better and better. Metallica still blows me away. I will always love most of rock n roll forever. Hope we can jam in Heaven! Can't wait to meet sooo many musicians!

[@cannibal666]

Hell yeah 👍

[@dinoballiviero1607]

Absolutely. Very well said....

[@7542ben]

I think Billy listen to Led Zeppelin

[@kendolan5632]

...and it's important to explain these folks.....!

[@kntcole]

I played it loud in the 80's and I'm still playing loud in 2023 age 59!

[@dianneflores9697]

Same, still rocking this tune at 60.

[@susanreed5490]

Me toooooo!!! Will never get tired of Billy Squier! He for sure needs to have a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!! ♥

[@jjrigdon5773]

Yep

[@balajiv7835]

80,90s golden days of all youths, really missing it. Journey towards death ...

[@JH-ke2uv]

Me toooo! Love this song.

[@tabithaedie]

Brings me back to my high school days. We had the best music.

[@SurprizedDaily]

in the early 80s, Billy was my first concert with Ratt's first time touring opening up for billy! Still here at 56 jamming to these classic hits today!

[@PaulHudson2-25]

Hell yes!

@@SurprizedDaily 1981

[@butchjones5107]

Dont know when you went to high school baby girl, I was in my freshman year, in 1984, damn I'm old lmao and still rocking. From louisiana

[@80sDECADEshouldNEVERLEFT]

❤❤AWOMON❤❤

[@dinoballiviero1607]

Billy Squier, without question, deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This song alone proves that.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

rrhof is a jewish milestone,anyone who loves rock couldnt give 2 fucks about it

[@christimecarmona6810]

Agree! We use to go to Newport Beach in the early 80s listening to my cassette of him on my junk music blaster!

[@dinoballiviero1607]

@@christimecarmona6810 You must have good memories of that!!

[@WW5RM]

DAMN STRAIGHT!

[@Callthehands]

Of course the best bands r forgotten

[@joezambory2050]

I Played This Tune Loud In The 80's, And I'm Still Playin' It Loud In 2024!!! Age, 64!!! 11:40 pm

[@paul2837]

I, too, am still rocking out at 64

[@austindenotter19]

With ya fellow gramps!

[@ryanand154]

Your golf ball concussion is forgivable.

[@thomasjordan7289]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garycarr3857]

​@@austindenotter19Official Billy Squier

[@joecrandall7480]

This man needs to be in Rock Hall of Fame, he deserves it

[@Johnnynix52]

His dance moves are 100% the reason he's not in. 😂 Joking... Sort of.

[@melissatyree566]

Yes he should..has met all the criteria in my book. I have loved him since the 80's. Have a good day 😊.

[@markcheetah4960]

If Janet Jackson can be in the ROCK & ROLL Hall of Fame, Billy Squier should be there for sure.

[@iverk-w749]

I dont always listen to Billy Squire but when I do, so do my neighbors 👍

[@tracyhall6195]

👍😄👍 ... 🍻 🤘 !!

[@ShelleyMagner]

LOL!

[@garycarr3857]

​@@tracyhall6195Official Billy Squier

[@garylang3379]

Hell yeah 😊😊😊

[@Firecracker66]

LOVE IT!

[@nreising2722]

WE definitely had the BEST MUSIC EVER!!!

[@vivianrodela8847]

Hell yeah!!!

[@frankevega]

Yeah we did. Even my kids admit it.

[@garycarr3857]

​@@vivianrodela8847Official Billy Squier

[@garycarr3857]

​@@frankevega1981

[@dmanwainright2132]

OH HELLS YES AND HOW bot KID rok at arr n C

[@LizFromDecencyUnited]

Billy Squier and Queen. BEST CONCERT EVER!!!! Thank you, Billy! *fun fact - The guy I went to that concert with, oh so many years ago, contacted me a couple of years ago thru social media. He asked for my address, said he had something he wanted to send me. I gave it to him. A few days later an envelope arrived in my mailbox. Inside? The ticket stub from THAT concert! Billy Squier and Queen at the glass house in Portland, OR!! He'd actually held onto our ticket stubs from that show for 40 years, and I was beyond blown away when he gifted me the stub of the ticket I'd used to enter the show on that amazing night!

[@JerryBanks-ug4rq]

I would of liked to see you'r face when you first seen the return. ( god blessed you ) ride on. !!! ..

[@LizFromDecencyUnited]

@@JerryBanks-ug4rq Gotta say, I was stunned! It was such a cool gift, and to think he'd kept them for 4 decades! That's so unreal! Then he sent me a pic of a cork board he had, that had stubs from a bunch of other concerts we'd gone to that summer. He only had his, or he'd have sent me mine from all of the others. It was a magical summer, for sure! We went to probably 15 or 20 shows that summer...Aerosmith, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Motorhead, Saxon, Girls School, Black Sabbath (with Dio), Ozzy (without Sabbath), Devo, Loverboy, Heart, Foreigner, Blue Oyster Cult, Sting, Cheap Trick.... wow, I'm sure I'm forgetting some! It was a great time to be a teen, for sure!

[@anakina1]

I have my stubs from concerts, shows and movies, so I know how stoked I would have been to receive that. Glad you were able to experience that.

[@brianpierce3695]

I was at that concert! Great show!

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

Fantastic..! Gift of an exceptional musical experience, and surprise souvenir too, shows the specialness endured all those years, to be shared AGAIN, that's so cool!! Peace and Blessings from the South Santiam, Oregon

[@kendoglarson5419]

This was an amazing time for performing musicians. I don't think this Dude gets his due. This song is a straight up masterpiece.

[@coindude69]

I agree, MASTERPIECE!!

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

He has about 5 songs like this. No, he got forgotten by 1986. It's a shame because he had some banger songs from early 80s that still hold up today.

[@johngriffee8317]

I hear a little zeppelin in his songs

[@kloudkreeper]

He made the unfortunate decision to allow someone else to steer the course of his future. And it failed. This is an era you can't ever replace. Was a great time to be a teen 🤟

[@stephanieredden8861]

Yep, as are Lonely is the Night, My Kinda Lover, Everybody Wants You. I know The Stroke got a ton of airplay and still does.

[@debmellblom]

I am 74 and this has ALWAYS been my favorite song EVER! This song inspired me to learn to play the bass guitar.

[@georgecoons6872]

we sucked down the jack daniels and freched kiss in the bathroom stall. to this music.

[@alp4446]

Sounds like criteria for RnR hall of fame to me!

[@gordonwilliams7667]

All of us still listening to this in 2024 because we know good music 👍

[@mikeh.753]

Amen to that!!!!

[@stevenstuczynski6646]

Dan rite I am allllll 80s my friends🎉

[@shan-2233]

@gordonwilliams7667 Ain’t that the truth. We grew up with great tunes, that’s for sure.👍 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼

[@duck85123]

The pride if Swellesley MA

[@mikemiller8975]

Listen everyday on my playlist ❤😊 best music ever❤ grew up 70s and early 80s ❤ best times ever😊

[@bho8906]

Billy Squier. I don't know where you are today but I can tell you that. You Fukn Rocked big guy. So classic ,. Hope you are well

[@karenmacina8000]

Love this guy. They don't make singers like him anymore

[@dannyihms1348]

Check out The Warning and The Pretty Reckless. Harder stuff than Billy but I believe you will be pleasantly surprised

[@terriephillips2294]

I just turned 65, woke up singing to this song. Thankful to the Gods of Rock & Roll that my ears have heard and my feet have danced to the greatest music ever made by mankind.🙏

[@angelacharters7594]

I'm 60 and happen to love Billy Squier. Me and Bugsy, my schnauzer...

[@kathylucas6587]

I’m 60 and in 1981 I had the Don’t Say No album on 8 Track blasting in my baby blue Trans Am….god I miss those days and great music!

[@Fireal4632]

@@kathylucas6587 was born in 81. got a tape from my dad with billy on it. Changed my life, stroke was my fave!

[@lindseydean93]

So very true. Me too. 💓

[@vspinkdoglvr]

Thats so cool❣️✌️

[@JonHawaii2003]

Dad bought me this cassette for Christmas when it came out. I was 10 or 11. He took me to see Billy with Pat Benatar a little while later. Dad was cool.

[@Spacecadet669]

That's a kick ass dad

[@patriciacaruolo3132]

Yes

[@coindude69]

You're dad was way more than cool!!!

[@dinoballiviero1607]

That is awesome.

[@deasym]

I saw the same concert, but in Pittsburgh. It was my first. Stanley Theatre. My ears rang for three days. Great show

[@johnschoonover5914]

Who is still listening to this great tune by Billy.going down memory lane in 80'S. Ear buds in blasting that music and locked the world outside. Still here September 2024!!!!

[@debramorgan7219]

Meeeeeeeee

[@debramorgan7219]

But October ;)

[@bruceradz]

​@@debramorgan7219me too Deb hahaha

[@johnschoonover5914]

@@debramorgan7219 music for life!

[@SurprizedDaily]

in the early 80s, Billy was my first concert with Ratt's first time touring opening up for billy! Still here at 56 jamming to these classic hits today!

[@markgarduno4597]

When rock n roll was at it's highest level. Billy Squire needs to make a comeback to save rock.

[@summershipula5613]

It was released in 1981.

[@HopeLanzasdgrrll]

🤘

[@tootsie3612]

I saw him in 1982, in Mobile, Alabama. My best friend and I went to it together. We actually went to several concerts together. Not Peter Frampton or Fleetwood Mac though, we hadn't met yet, she was a grade younger than me. Billy Squier's drummer is hilarious. He went ape shit on them drums. I'll never forget it. The concerts were great at the Mobile municipal auditorium, it was general admission, so if you got there really early, you can get right in front of the stage. I did it every time. One of the places in Dallas had general admission and my boyfriend and I went there for a few concerts. Ted Nugent was one of them. He's great in concert. He did only have his loin cloth on. 😂

[@timfool]

Rock n roll died in 1994. What's he going to do revive rock for Gen X and Boomers?

[@jesseowens1492]

Is Rock even a thing anymore? Music seems more confused than these transgender genZs...

[@Patrick-jx1yo]

Man I miss those days. This song really takes me back. 👍🏼

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@bcmcboot]

1981? I was 22 and working at a gas station

[@spitfireOverton]

member berries

[@StephanieForler]

#ME tooooo

[@LorettaGallagher-gv1zx]

Went to concert back in 1985 Def Leppard was 2nd Band playing. Wow. I was just 15 years old, my Big Sis took me.

[@JameF-wr2nj]

I damn sure hope that you thanked her

[@JuneSun1]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikekelly6023]

Sweet sister she is eh takin ya to see Billy and Leppard I bet you had an awesome night and a memory for ever 🤘🇨🇦

[@mikevilla5120]

Cool sister man gotta love her for that !!❤

[@muffs55mercury61]

I wish I had a big sis or a little one would also be ok. You are blessed.

[@JasonHoefler]

If Jay Z can be in the rock and roll hall of fame, there is room for Billy Squire.

[@rickr2029]

Absolutely!!! He was a force in the early to mid 80's

[@joannerogers1746]

Agreed!

[@kathymazzotta6942]

Hate Rap!,

[@kathymazzotta6942]

Rock and roll forever! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carmenhorton8066]

Truth.

[@StarX81]

His "Don't Say No" album was huge in the early 80's. Before MTV was a thing, this guy became successful because of ONE thing-TALENT!! This dude can rock with the best of them.

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@garycarr3857]

Universal Music Group

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Billy Squier - In The Dark 1981

[@Country2u]

It is one of the best ... 99%.. still trying to catch up with him. 👍

[@sherrykelley4349]

This was when music was worth listening to, love Billy Squire.

[@PureJoyful]

Who's still here in 2024? Another great classic 💯

[@michaelreardon3958]

😁 I am. Billy is still the man.

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

ME ! Good music lives forever

[@earlosandwich7433]

Who's here making "who's listening" comments for easy likes? 😂

[@lauramoyers5161]

Classic rock at its finest

[@yesmaybe3791]

If I was old enough back then in 1981-1982, the 3 bands I would wanna see live are Billy, Def Leppard, and Van Halen.

[@MobiusJack]

This one song alone has more emotion, creativity and badass-ness than all other music put out in the last ten years.

[@rockybalboa2526]

yes, that is true.

[@JB-1184]

Badass-ness I like that...I'm 56 and remember the 80's as my favorite years in life playing bass guitar in a band at bars when I was 15...Geez...Time flies.

[@rockybalboa2526]

@@JB-1184 Hi JB, I just saw your reply here and relate. Im looking for a bassist with the love, style, and sound of the 80s, to record 3 new original albums with, make music videos, and do local tours with. Basically im putting together a band. Are you in or around, the new york area? Would you like to talk more? Please let me know. Thank you.

[@88_garnet8]

Exactly

[@JosephLibbra]

Billy Squier Rocks!!! I don't care what anyone says about him and that one single video he made. He Rocks!!! That's why we are all still listening today in 2024 and beyond......

[@stephaniemiller3210]

Had lot of great songs

[@arthurgardner3316]

All men need to get their freak on... The ladies love it Guys Mine is Dancing Queen (ABBA) Holding out for a Hero (BONNIE TYLER) Billy was impressing his women ❤️

[@johnschoonover5914]

I was born in 1962 and turned 62 July 2024.ear buds in blasting that music and locked the world outside. Something about this song keeps me in the 80'S and 90's many great memories maybe a ex girlfriend. Lol still here August 2024!!!!

[@jamesdilts277]

Jamming to this in the 80s in my 68 GTO CRUISING IN LIMA OHIO.

[@BobbyRauch-ml5qz]

Yea John hoo over I'm gonna be 62 in december your only as old as you act and feel

[@BobbyRauch-ml5qz]

Yes the old girlfriend deal she was actually an asshole if she left us

[@BobbyRauch-ml5qz]

Yes the only true love of my life you tell the next one the same thing

[@BobbyRauch-ml5qz]

That were sole mates bullshit

[@clarknawrocki9718]

I'm so glad I grew up in the 70s and 80s

[@destroytheliberalmachineno861]

I feel you. I'm 49 and have an 11yr old a 9yr old and a 3yr old. They will never have what I had. The freedom, the music, the friends, the perils of being a latch key kid. My wife gets so pissed when I talk about the good Ole days but she just can't understand. She was born in 84 and our days were dying out by 1990

[@jeffs4576]

Me too!

[@davidcarter1738]

I'm glad we both did

[@jentleil2183]

Ahh yes, the best eras for music

[@sophiamilas6259]

Yup 👍

[@Steve-tz4rk]

So badly underrated. Billy never got the air time he deserved.

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

Billy absolutely hardass rocker , super great artist !!! Indeed needs to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame !!!!!

[@connieblakely1632]

Who is listening in 2023? This song still kicks ass. Generations today should appreciate great music .

1981

Official Billy Squier

[@spitfireaace]

2025

[@ronperry9660]

Billy was great! I miss the 80's !

[@johnschoonover5914]

Music is the closest thing we have to a time machine. The late 70s 80'S 90's greatest tunes. Ear buds in blasting that music and locked the world outside. Still here September 2024.

[@tommymann69]

WE WANT OUR OLD MTV BACK THAT PLAYS MUSIC VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@aprilc63]

The year I graduated!!!

[@aprilc63]

Totally agree!!!!

[@debracampbell1802]

I do agree with you!

[@phillipsuckalooski3718]

@@aprilc631981 for me too! And the year I left for the Air Force!

[@KarenMyrick-c8c]

I'm another 80'skid. I remember hearing this song at a carnival I went to after high school graduation. It was blaring from the speakers and we were all singing. I hope I never forget how great that night was!

[@beatleographer_10-51]

In The Dark came out when I was living in SF. I couldn't get enough of it. I eventually moved back to the piney woods of East Texas, but "In The Dark" went with me. Still one of my all time faves.

[@gregHames-u6n]

@@beatleographer_10-51 me too. Went to see Forinigor. Billy Squire opening. I had heard In the dark but didn't know the opening band did it. They played it first. They were epic! It made Forinigor sound bad. Maybe a bad night. Been a long time fan. I don't think Billy Squire opened for them anymore.

[@hainuspilot]

Se tx here

[@edwardvaca2627]

I saw the show in Albuquerque in '83. Def Leppard opened and was excellent. Don't let anyone tell you different. Billy Squire crushed it that night. Both bands were my faves and I was so excited to see them both and see them both throw down. Excellent concert, and this song killed!

[@chriszeien9112]

Would’ve loved to see that show. Although I was just going on 10 at the time.

[@dirtyjersey4672]

I saw the show at the Spectrum March 29 1983. Def Leppard opened also. I drove my 1972 Impala loaded with friends, despite not having any power steering from the Jersey shore.

[@brentandre5812]

I saw the same tour in Irvine, Ca. Was my first concert to go to at age 15. Great night with both bands.

[@ksfortier]

I saw the show in Portland, ME. I also saw him the summer before in Worcester, MA. He opened for Pat Benatar that night. Both were awesome concerts!!

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Saw that same show in Atlanta! Was fantastic. Def Leppard was about to blow with Pyromania, but at the time Squier was at the top of his game with tons of hits!

[@2200Z]

My favorite song by Billy Squier. One of the best rock songs ever constructed.

[@jasondorsey7110]

Fantastic singer/songwriter, makes the garbage coming out today look like amateur hour

[@tonyahartsfield8495]

Who is still rockin billy Squier music into 2024❤❤

[@JameF-wr2nj]

Me❤❤❤

[@shan-2233]

Me. I’ll always be rockin squire . His music especially this album is one kick ass album !! Love 💗 it. BILLY IS INCREDIBLY TALENTED.

[@JohnDoesItAll]

I'm here from 2082😂

[@shan-2233]

@@JohnDoesItAll That’s funny ! What ship did you ride in on ? Just playin . I love it !! 🔊🤘🏼💀🤘🏼🔊

[@JohnDoesItAll]

@@shan-2233 😉🤘

[@MichaelCharles2011]

Billy's best song. Full of emotion, attitude and atmosphere. I can never get enough of it.

[@dinoballiviero1607]

I couldn't have said it better.

[@twolak1972]

YUP. My favorite too You could tell he was having fun on stage. Too bad people judged him harshly for the video for Rick me tonight cuzhe really had a great career.

[@kathydieting4583]

Hello, How are you doing?

[@coolcat6303]

It also had 2 things greatly lacking in today’s music…Melody and Originality.

[@crusheverything4449]

@twolak1972 - Did someone Rick roll him? Poor dude!

[@jamesmarshalla8565]

I have to thank my father for finding some of the greatest music I’ve ever heard in my life!!! I’m 41 and this era WAS the greatest EVER!!!!😎

[@johnschoonover5914]

I was born in the 60's great tunes and still listening. It's back when things made sense. Still here!!! 2024

[@edwardfarmer4230]

Absolutely Killer! Billy Squier was as good as it gets ! Forgot how talented this guy was , is.

[@MiguelFlores-kn7qv]

Por mi no

[@emmanuelemmanuel8821]

! Great backup band he had! The drummer and the other guitarist sadly passed away a couple of years ago.. Bobby chuinard and I forgot the guitarist name. The bass player was top notch and the keyboard player had strong backing vocals, overall a great band.

[@garycarr3857]

​@@MiguelFlores-kn7qv 1981

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Squier Don't Say No 1981

[@bjohnson1489]

Sing lead and play lead the original one man band fucjing awesome

[@hairball98498]

Billy's songs all sound just as good today as they did when they were first being played on the radio! I had all his albums back in the day! I'm almost 67 years old since everyone is telling us your ages. LOVES me some Billy Squier!

[@madilynejames8036]

i cannot tell you how manyy times this song has been stuck in my head

[@vocalpractice2022]

Me too even taking up singing love billy so undated

[@garycarr3857]

@@vocalpractice2022 Billy Squier - In The Dark 1981

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@acday4679]

💕💕💕 My absolute favorite Squire song. "You never listen to the voices inside. They fill your ears as you run for a place to hide." THIS is the problem with our society.

[@mariadraughon18]

He had several great songs!

[@johnnydough1870]

Pusscakes

[@ernandessilva8860]

It's about insecurity imo. Don'tcha need me, hey, hey Don'tcha need me, oh yea

[@ATT-02]

When I heard this song I was 17! My mind exploded and I knew I had landed! My confidence in myself went off the charts and from this moment forward I knew there was nothing I couldn’t do! Don’t let anyone ever tell you your not good enough! If you want it bad enough, it will happen! Guaranteed!!

[@metalwitch58]

43 years later and this album still rocks!

[@garycarr3857]

Billy Squier - In The Dark 1981

[@mikep.5517]

I was 14 when this song came out. I remember it like it was yesterday. How can more than 40 years have gone by so fast?

[@racoley]

Yeah I'm the same age as you. Pic is old lol

[@jimconley8753]

Dude

[@jj-eo7bj]

It goes man

[@liljoker727]

I was 11 in 1981

[@sbron99]

I was 13. We grew up in a great time. Wouldn’t change it for the world.

[@MicheleDawson-t1g]

I love you Billy please keep it coming ❤❤❤

[@terriroman6136]

Love this song!!!!! Billy rocks!!!!! Takes me back to the 80's!!! Wish I had a time machine!!!!😎🎤🎵🎸👍

[@maureen14]

Hot Tub Time Machine.

[@bcmcboot]

I know! We'll take your mota car!!! (time after time)

[@jimcrowley1856]

Music IS the time machine......

[@garycarr3857]

@@maureen14 Universal Music Group

[@douglas9220]

What a great performer and musician. We still have him in the world, let's show Billy some love.

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@garycarr3857]

Jun 3, 2015

[@robertdintsch1583]

It doesn't get any better than this! What a song! Love you Billy! Thank you for this album!

[@bendavidson7122]

Billy Squire needs to be in The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame

[@MiguelFlores-kn7qv]

Claro que sí camarada

[@michelledonnanwhodoesntkno5771]

Yes

[@garycarr3857]

​@@MiguelFlores-kn7qv Universal Music Group

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@rhondamarlow8377]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@zeenaabdura5686]

Great band, great singer, great lyrics. Love them in 2023

[@happythepitbull7363]

ROCK ON BITÇHES"¢

[@jeffrailey]

Billy Squire is an awesome and very underrated musician. He’s very much influenced by Led Zeppelin. 😎🔥🎸

[@johnshort5181]

Wow music lyrics were incredible n still r

[@briansimpson5664]

As a GenX kid that grew up in the 80s and 90s I can honestly say that this song was badass in it's day and Bill Squire was underrated and under-appreciated.

[@PersephonePo]

Music that gives goosebumps doesn't happen much lately... Glad I picked this today!

[@officialBillySquier_]

Hello Jennifer How are you doing? It's nice to have you here!

[@wyzyguy726]

This album got me interested in playing guitar seriously.. 40 plus years later.. I play most days. Thank you Billy. Great gift

[@edyrocker6009]

Been listening to this song for weeks now.. It's a masterpiece 🎶🔥👌

[@kendoglarson5419]

One of my favorite songs.

[@garycarr3857]

@@kendoglarson5419 1981

[@rogerkiethsyd]

Dudes guitar tone is ridiculous. Way under rated guitarist.

[@mikedavidrivera]

3.8 million people may disagree with you...

[@Katsem]

@@mikedavidriverayeah, I would go with his vocal skills.

[@parrishinvestigations952]

Billy was a huge part of my teenage years!!!! 🎉I wanna go back!!

[@stevebuhagiar5093]

Often overlooked and highly underrated, Billy Squier never disappoints.

[@Halo17]

This whole album is pure gold. I listened to it endlessly and still love hearing this music today.🎸

[@Jp421JP]

Big fan. His music is so connected to the time I really fell in love with music. So good.

[@michele8249]

So refreshing to hear this. Bring this sound back.

[@claudiasls]

This is one of my favorite rock songs of all time. The lyrics and the music, and of course Billy's amazing vocals, I rock out hard core to this song everytime I hear it. Thank you Billy Squier for your passion.

[@joshvickers3825]

Definitely me! I'm 43. This came out when I was 1yrs old! Beautiful song!!

[@Dirtywords8950]

This song is an absolute masterpiece in every way period

[@garycarr3857]

Official Billy Squier

[@noneedfornames24-7]

Gotta love the keyboard guy with the dark shades on stage. Hells yea

[@JimCorrin-u6m]

So great, would love to see him one more time.

[@ronlowell3322]

Anyone 20 years old in 1981 had this cassette blasting from speakers with 20 oz magnets out of a Pioneer Super Tuner....like me.

[@dennisbiggs7040]

How about someone who was 11,and their Mom kept flipping the light switch (Turn it down!)🤣🤣🤣 She's been gone 12 years now and I still crank it up. Sure do wish I could see the lights blink though.

[@jesss3725]

Jensen triaxials bro…..

[@kenklein9228]

My Jensens gave me Billy Squire's best.

[@jrranch9712]

had a '74 firebird in 81,,,,crank it up n' knock th' knob off.

[@anthonyrowland9072]

@@jesss3725 my dad had kraco 6x9s in his nova lol.

[@tadracket448]

I don't want to live in a world where rock and roll doesn't include Billy Squire. This brings back memories I've long forgotten.

[@scottsummers4115]

Love it! Damn good 80s tune 💯

[@williamcwynar9300]

Takes me back to High School.. Great memories..

[@gofastparts4u]

I remember being about 17 or 18, so 91 or 92, and this guy in a badass '86 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with a huge sound system was blasting "The Stroke" as he pulled up to the 1 four way stop light in Kearney, MO at 92 and 33. I stood there and thought "Now that guy is freakin' cool!".... I went and bought every Billy Squire CD i could find at Camelot. Then I was the one blasting Billy Squire in my car!

[@debramorgan7219]

Talk about time travel in my soul!! Man, I miss the 80s and the 70s❤

[@progger53]

We all do. The 90s brought grunge.

[@williamtobin7282]

This cat HAD REAL FN TALENT. To sing, great ballads and play guitar is almost a lost art . I'm proud of the fact he didn't bend over for the producers and idiots and kept it real. I STILL have 3 of his albums and listen to them, this many years later..take care BILLY

[@Turner.1]

Yes he did

[@WillieBojangles501]

My favorite of all Squier tune of them all. That explosive opening is just wild.

[@StephanieForler]

I am a mom of four boys and My youngest son was recently diagnosed at fourteen with severe schizoohrenia and this song seems to relate to some of the emotions I feel for him LOST in the dark 😢

[@MissAstorDancer]

Sending you love and sending up prayers for you both! I cannot imagine, really, what you both are going through!

[@MissAstorDancer]

Had to come back and tell you I listened to the song again right after my above comment, and I will never hear the song the same way again! And that's not a bad thing, for me, meaning now I have another association to go with this song., even though I'm sad that your misfortune resulted in my new association!! The second verse always reminded me of my older sister, as when the song was out, I was just starting to really "learn" about my sister, iykwim. This is my fave Billy song, and I love it even more now!!!

[@dianeledesma3211]

Sorry to hear that I can relate. My 26 year old has been dealing with the same thing. It's not easy at all and many people don't understand. Unless they have lived with someone with schizophrenia.. People think you can just snap out it ... But you can't 😢

[@dianeledesma3211]

I also lost my oldest son at 25 years old from a fentanyl drug overdose.. I can totally relate to this song also feeling lost , lonely 🥺

[@StephanieForler]

@@dianeledesma3211 I'm sorry to hear of others trying to adjust to such tragedy but I hope that our outcomes are similar as well and full of love and understanding and courage and that we all find peace

[@jaynerdrum3546]

Saw Squire open for Blue Oyster Cult at the Cow Palace in '79 and again a week or two later, I saw him open for Todd Rungren. They all did an amazing job. I feel blessed and honored to be able to see them at their prime.

[@terrirenfroe6183]

yup saw him at the cow palace and remrmber him humping the speaker

[@garycarr3857]

1981

[@garycarr3857]

Universal Music Group

[@stevencharron3866]

Imagine a world where you pick up chicks in your Trans Am with this cassette tape blasting and that makes you cool.

[@MajorCaliber]

Q: What could be better than a badly-made GM big-block with a ginormous decal on the hood, and a fake hood-scoop that faced the wrong way! A: Nothing!... that you could afford anway... How many Gen-Xers were conceived in the back seat of a Trans Am!??😁

[@royvoth5366]

We were cool....

[@hemitodd]

I don't have to imagine, I was there 😎

[@MichaelCharles2011]

I remember when Billy Madison tried it in ‘95 😂😂

[@davidlewis6670]

Hey it did happen. In that magical time called the 1980s

[@Daehawk]

Grew up as a teen in the 80s listening to Billy. I bought the albums because he always had catchy songs with great guitar work. It was the guitar work that I loved.

[@raygarrett354]

The 80,s were the greatest time to be a young teenager. The music , the lifestyle and girls 😁. I would love to go back to that time and stay , the world is to weird and evil now .

[@hotandbotheredinvegas]

OMG! I could NOT agree with you more. Life was so much easier then 💫💛💫💛💫

[@whirlwind8825]

When this song came out it played non stop on every rock station.. Billy is a legend .

[@DH-pu8rb]

Grew up listening to his music in my early teens at the skating rink and into high school rocking it at max volume in my truck. It never gets old!!!!! Love it just like I was back in my teens 😎

[@jefffriedmann1482]

I play this when my girlfriend turns off the kitchen light while I'm still sitting at the table.

[@QQ-nd3qq]

Better this, than Psycho Killer.

[@mimilini1]

😂😂😂

[@eloyruperto5016]

Great song, I still blast this song and I'm 56...

[@julesmisty]

Me too and I'm a 63 yr old lady. Love it loud ❤

[@nelsonpatino5394]

Damn Great world indeed. I didn't have a trans am. But I did have a 1982 Camaro Z-28..I bought the car from my sister in 1986. Her boyfriend was a motorcycle mechanic and liked to go really fast. I was clocked in 1987 coming north on the Florida turnpike going over 130 miles per hour. And Yet, I was already slowing down. I got stopped by the Florida state troopers, and given a huge ticket. I asked my sister about the cars high speed. She said Steve her ex boyfriend had put ultra high gears into the differential, allowing it to go that fast. Great times, great music like Billy Squire. This has been a really great life indeed.i have no complaints about anything at all.

[@CarolAnnie-u6e]

So cool! Wish I knew you then!!!

[@nelsonpatino5394]

@@CarolAnnie-u6e Thanks I appreciate it.

[@nelsonpatino5394]

​@@CarolAnnie-u6eI wish I knew you back then as well. What is your name miss.

[@StephanieForler]

I was a sixteen year old pretty girl per say that drove a 68 Chevy 11 with a 327 six pack four speed 12 bolt posi and I kicked a$$ and kept up with all the Chevy lovers out there lol and I miss it 1970 was a lonnnggg time ago

[@StephanieForler]

I still have the pictures and the high school bomber with my name and car embroidered on it and it was the first car I ever registered. driving and listening to billy squire and racing illegally downtown was our thing. Children don't try this at home it's dangerous

[@twolak1972]

He had a VERY GOOD VOICE and was a phenomenal guitar player. Your songs are still played today BILLY and stood the test of time. 80,S FOREVER.

[@joanneduchon4215]

Absolutely!

[@RoxanneMays-lf3tg]

Having a Billy Squire marathon right now❤ ruled in the 80'd still rules..dancing around house old school❤

[@wesleysmith2045]

Life isn't easy from the singular side Down in the hole some emotions are hard to hide It's your decision, it's the chance that you take It's on your head, it's a habit that's hard to break Do you need a friend, would you tell no lies Would you take me in, are you lonely in the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark You never listen to the voices inside They fill your ears as you run to a place to hide You're never sure if the illusion is real You pinch yourself but the memories are all you feel Can you break away from your alibies Can you make a play, will you meet me in the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark, ah ah ah Don'tcha need me, hey, hey Don'tcha need me, oh yea Don'tcha need me, hey, hey Don'tcha need me, oh yea You take no interest, no opinion's to dear You make the rounds and you try to be so sincere You guard your hopes and you pocket your dreams You'd trade it all to avoid an unpleasant scene Can you face the fire when you see me there Can you feel the fire, will you love me in the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark In the dark, ah ah ah ah

[@markpedroza7294]

Thanks for the upload 🎸🎸🎸

[@jeffhufford9976]

This song and the stroke got my whole soccer team fired up in the 80's. Then blasting it in my Trans Am to look for chicks was some of the best memories of that time. 40 years my kids play it for my grandkids to fire them up before their sporting events.

[@garycarr3857]

​@@markpedroza7294 1981

[@garycarr3857]

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[@EofBrokenSilence]

Saw him in Huntsville Alabama back in 81 or 82. He opened up for Foreigner and blew them away! One of the best lyricist ever. Rock on Billy!

[@annettegioia5983]

I love his music and the way he sings and dances on stage! Great music! Still listening at 58!

[@mystify4149]

Never be another billy squire

[@jamesthompson826]

Saw them in concert at a little dive bar called Hammerjacks in Baltimore, best night ever.

[@tracyhall6195]

..Nice ! 😃 ... I made the trek down a couple of times from West Chester, PA.(Philly burbs) to "Hammer⚡️jacks",, maybe like 1981. My roomie at WCU was from Bel Air, MD. ... Good times = Always packed and ROCKED ! 😎 🤘

[@oysterboy8254]

i had the pleasure of seeing billy and band in the day supporting queen...top concert of all time for me

[@josephknopf8590]

Very talented song writer and performer.-

[@patti1664]

Billy Squier was awesome and the first video I ever saw on MTV. "The Stroke" I wanna go back to the 80's!!!!

[@fayejacobs1043]

So glad this was the kind of music my friends and I listened to in the 80's, sadly I don't think my children will carry this music, even though I listened to it while they were growing up. Here in November 2024.

Billy Squier Don't Say No 1981

Billy Squier - In The Dark 1981

1981

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[@lisa.com3525]

Hello your music made my memorys of my good past thank you. I love you Billy

[@venusgamez3020]

Billy was ahead of his time 😃😃😃 ROCK ON . 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘✌️✌️✌️✌️🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@crusheverything4449]

How was he ahead of his time? He was precisely of his time.