Up for the Down Stroke
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| Up for the Down Stroke | ||
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| Studio album by Parliament | ||
| Released | 1974 | |
| Recorded | ? | |
| Genre | R&B | |
| Length | 39:38 | |
| Label | Casablanca | |
| Producer(s) | ? | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Parliament chronology | ||
| Osmium (1970) |
Up for the Down Stroke (1974) |
Chocolate City (1975) |
Up for the Down Stroke is a 1974 album by Parliament. "Up For The Down Stroke" is one of P-Funk's most well-known songs. There is a reference to it in the Prince song "Musicology" - the phrase 'get down for the up stroke' is used in the last section.
[edit] Track listing
- "Up for the Down Stroke" – 5:08
- "Testify" – 3:46
- "The Goose" – 9:10
- "I Can Move You (If You Let Me)" – 2:44
- "I Just Got Back" – 4:30
- "All Your Goodies Are Gone" – 5:04
- "Whatever Makes Baby Feel Good" – 5:57
- "Presence of a Brain" – 3:19
[edit] Fact
Kevin Calabro, play-by-play announcer and the voice of the Seattle Supersonics, would make reference to the title song whenever a Sonic player made an exciting play.
