"Strokin'" is a song written and performed by

Clarence Carter Clarence George Carter (born January 14, 1936) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. His most successful songs include "Slip Away (Clarence Carter song), Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches (Ch ...

, featured on the 1986 album "Dr. C.C." It remained on the New Zealand music charts for 46 weeks and reached #2 in the 1990 Year-end chart. "Strokin'" was reputedly deemed too ribald for a public release or radio play, so the record company placed the records in jukeboxes, where bar patrons discovered the song. "Strokin'" was given further acclaim when it was used in the Eddie Murphy remake of ''The Nutty Professor''. It was most recently used in William Friedkin's film '' Killer Joe''.

Personnel

*Clarence Carter - vocals, electric guitar, bass, synthesizers and drum machine

Charts

Year-end charts

All-time charts

Certifications

References

{{reflist 1986 songs American funk songs Clarence Carter songs Songs written by Clarence Carter