| "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 (and is a common slang term used in the United Kingdom). 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.