Joystick (song)

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“Joystick”

Single by Dazz Band from the album 'Joystick'
Released	1983
Format	12" vinyl
Genre	R&B, funk, electro, disco
Length	5:20
Label	Motown
Writer(s)	Eric Fearman, Bobby Harris
Producer	Reggie Andrews

"Joystick" is a 1983 hit single by the Dazz Band, their second biggest hit of three Top 100 singles, reaching #61 on the Hot 100 and #9 on the Black Singles Chart. Co-written by the singer and guitarist of the group, the title of the song is double entendre for the male phallus. The band adopted hip-hop production techniques, favoring keyboards and drum machines over horns, echoing the popularity of the electro-funk style. The single became a dancefloor favorite following its release.

This song can be heard in the arcade game compilation Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection.