"Stronger" by Billy Squier

Billy Squier is a noted guitarist and songwriter from Massachusetts who got his start in the band Piper. Despite no charting singles, the band received some critical acclaim and opened for none other than KISS. After two albums, Squier embarked on a successful solo career.

Squier's big breakthrough arrived with his 1981 sophomore album (and arguably his best), "Don't Say No." Packed with little filler, it put Squier on the map with hits like "The Stroke" (#17), "In The Dark" (#35), and "My Kinda Lover" (#45). 

Squier strutted into the Top 40 twice more during the 80s with "Everybody Wants You" (#32) and "Rock Me Tonite" (#15). His career slowly fizzled and in 1989 his final chart appearance came with "Don't Say You Love Me," which stalled at #58.

Outside of his greatest hits, there isn't much to write home about in Squier's catalogue. "Stronger" is an exception. From his 1989 album, "Hear And Now," this driving and memorable tune deserved better.