Wellesley, MA native Billy Squier released his third studio album 'Emotions in Motion' 44 years ago today, July 23, 1982. MTV and radio-friendly “Everybody Wants You” became his third Top-40 hit, following "The Stroke" and "In the Dark".

My first concert :1982, Queen & Billy Squire - Boston Garden

He's much too accomplished to be referenced on Toucher & Hardy during their 7:00 hour of shitty bands and albums that nobohas ever heard of nor cares about

I remember when he was with piper.

One video wrecked it all.

Roller skating song! 🛼

And one of the first Christmas song videos on MTV - Christmas is the time to say I love you

Such bullshit he’s not in the Wellesley High Hall of Fame.

He was great for ten minutes back in ‘82. I loved Everybody Wants You. We thought he was the new Bruce Springsteen. His story is why rockers don’t do choreographed dance numbers in music videos anymore.

I had occasion to work with him once and he was a giant, self-important asshole. And this was easily 25 years after his heyday. Sorry, BRW, I can’t “heart” this one…

Been a long time, going to have to revisit his music.

All I can see is that video of Billy skipping around. 🙈

And the video of him frolicking in the sheets alone in a bedroom. Can't remember the song, but it had a ghey vibe and ended his career.

He was so great. One of those artists who started when you’re in college so you associate them with your college years and the Jersey Shore bars during summer. And then that damned video…

"In The Dark" is a certified banger.

Who is this Squier you speak of ,Sire?