"Still a Thrill" is the second single from singer Jody Watley's self-titled debut album, released on April 27, 1987 through MCA Records.

"Still a Thrill"
Single by Jody Watley
from the album Jody Watley
ReleasedApril 27, 1987
GenrePop, soul, funk
Length4:41
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Jody Watley, André Cymone
Producer(s)André Cymone, David Z.
Jody Watley singles chronology
"Looking for a New Love"
(1987)
"Still a Thrill"
(1987)
"Don't You Want Me"
(1987)

History

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While the #56 (US) peaking "Still a Thrill" didn't necessarily match the pop chart success of its blockbuster predecessor, "Looking for a New Love", it was, however, a major hit on both the R&B and dance charts in 1987. Watley employed a deep lower register on this uptempo R&B / dance song, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.

Covers

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Indie Neo-soulsters, Soulscream, covered "Still a Thrill" on their 2001 album, Prototype @lpha1 2001 Neophunk. Synth-pop artist, Matthew Duffy, covered "Still a Thrill" on his album, Here I Come.

Legacy

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  • T-Boz of TLC cited this song as an example setting her vocal tone for her singing career. In a personal video, she sent to Watley (and was given permission to share on her YouTube channel) T-Boz thanked Watley for this song during her teenage years citing she was "hitting them notes" and helping her sing at a lower register to better suit her vocal range.[1]

Charts

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Chart (1987) Peak
position
New Zealand Singles Chart[2] 46
South Africa (RISA)[3] 40
UK Singles Chart[4] 77
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[5] 56
U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[6] 3
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[7] 8
Year-End Charts (1987) Position
U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[8] 48

References

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  1. ^ "T-Boz of TLC Talks Influence for Vocal Tone and Love to Jody Watley". YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  2. ^ www.charts.org.nz
  3. ^ "South African Divas Singles". Geo Cities. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  4. ^ "officialcharts.com". officialcharts.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 900.
  6. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 614.
  7. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 276.
  8. ^ "Billboard Black Singles - 1987". Retrieved 2011-12-15.