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Up for the Down Stroke is an album by the American funk band Parliament. It was the band's second album (following 1970's Osmium), and their first to be released on Casablanca Records. The album was released on July 3, 1974. Its title track was Parliament's first chart hit and remains one of the most well-known P-Funk songs.
"Up for the Down Stroke" is a funk song by Parliament, the title track to their 1974 album of the same name. Released as a single from the album, it reached number ten on the Billboard R&B chart (the band's first top ten on the chart since Testify in 1967), and number 63 on the Hot 100 .
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupUp For The Down Stroke · ParliamentUp For The Down Stroke℗ 1974 The Island Def Jam Music GroupReleased on: 1974-0...
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May 15, 2024 · “Up for the Down Stroke” became one of Parliament’s signature songs and contributed to the band’s establishment as pioneers of funk music. Its bold sound and socially conscious lyrics influenced a new wave of artists and solidified Parliament’s place in music history.
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“Up for the Down Stroke” is a funk song by Parliament, the title track to their 1974 album of the same name. Released as a single from the album, it reached number ten on… Read More
Jun 18, 2024 · Parliament, the iconic funk band led by George Clinton, released their album “Up for the Down Stroke” in 1974. The title track of the album, also called “Up for the Down Stroke,” became one of the band’s most popular songs, reaching number ten on the Billboard R&B chart.
